Chapter 88: This Wildcat, Up to Her Tricks Again

Hua Qinci stepped forward, which was exactly what Liu Bingbing had been hoping for. Her eyes darted over Hua Qinci, and she chuckled softly, "Let’s see how you escape this time. Once you fall into the Qian family’s hands, even if you survive, you’ll be skinned alive. And this time, it has nothing to do with you—there are plenty of spectacular scenes waiting for you to take the stage!"

"Miss Hua, don’t say that. We’re all neighbors, and lending a hand is a common thing. Who doesn’t have their own troubles at some point?"

"Besides, I understand how you feel right now. But you should count yourself lucky—Master Qian has taken a fancy to you. Otherwise..."

Liu Bingbing wanted to mention that a woman dismissed from marriage would have little chance of marrying again.

"By the way, Steward An, this is the ninth concubine you’ve been searching for." Seeing Hua Qinci leap forward, Liu Bingbing felt her performance had been perfectly executed and shifted the topic.

Steward An fixed a sly, insincere smile on Hua Qinci. Compared to Liu Bingbing, Hua Qinci was indeed far more radiant and enchanting.

No matter who it was, once they entered the Qian residence, there was no one Steward An couldn’t handle.

An Fu’s eyes gleamed with cunning.

Hua Qinci was well aware of their intentions; every thought was written on their faces, and she wasn't foolish.

As for Steward An’s motives, she could easily use them to her advantage.

She had intended to snatch the jewelry and silver fragments from Steward An’s hand, but he dodged, while Liu Bingbing seemed particularly anxious about the silver.

So Hua Qinci deliberately let go, thinking if Liu Bingbing was so eager to bribe these greedy wolves with that silver, why should she help her retrieve it?

"Cousin, look at her!" Liu Bingbing was delighted by Hua Qinci’s sudden action and, acting coquettishly, tugged at Qin Youtian’s sleeve. "That’s my dowry! I brought it all here."

Liu Bingbing spoke as she clung to Qin Youtian’s sleeve.

Qin Youtian looked helpless. "She is your cousin-in-law, you mustn’t be rude."

"Cousin! You divorced her last night!" Liu Bingbing shrieked, dragging out her words, "She’s now Master Qian’s ninth concubine! You had better mind your place, or you’ll offend Master Qian! If you hurt Aunt, it will be even worse."

Liu Bingbing knew Qin Youtian cared deeply for his mother and deliberately pressed the issue.

Qin Youtian gazed at Hua Qinci, lost in thought. Last night, he had searched for her all the way back to her bamboo lodge, only to find Liu Qingyun glaring as he sat there, which infuriated him.

However, as for divorcing Hua Qinci, he had never truly acknowledged it.

Dealing with the Qian household would be easy, but it meant they’d have to wander from place to place, and he feared his mother wouldn’t endure it.

Seeing Qin Youtian silent, Liu Bingbing prepared to persuade Qin Mingyue, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Qin Mingyue glared her into silence.

Qin Mingyue had always disliked Liu Bingbing, feeling she and her mother were cut from the same cloth—nothing good ever came of them. Their presence brought nothing but chaos, and just hearing her speak sent shivers down her spine.

Moreover, it was rumored that Liu Bingbing’s mother had entanglements with people in and outside the village, never clean or proper.

Though Liu Bingbing had resolved this matter, Qin Mingyue could sense the hidden schemes and found Liu Bingbing thoroughly sinister.

"Go back and tell Master Qian to allow two more days. In two days, I’ll return double—no, triple."

Hua Qinci held up three fingers, making her point. She couldn’t be bothered to look at Liu Bingbing's shocked expression, and negotiated directly with Steward An. After all, the money would come from Shang Jinxiu, and had nothing to do with her. When the time came, she could extort a hefty sum and return triumphantly to Jin City. Death was terrifying, but fearing nothing, that was even more terrifying.

Hua Qinci’s words made Qin Youtian frown. "That wildcat is up to her tricks again, her courage grows bolder by the day."