94: Qin Hongmian: Madam Duan, you don't want your secret to be

Chapter 94: Qin Hongmian: Madam Duan, you wouldn't want your secret to be spread by my Junior Sister, right?

"What position?"

Qin Hongmian frowned.

Ning Yuan's smile deepened. Seeing the smile on Ning Yuan's face, Qin Hongmian's heart tightened, filled with a bad premonition. She immediately said, "That place is absolutely out of the question, or I'll handle it myself."

"Don't worry, I won't use that spot."

Ning Yuan laughed and leaned closer. Hearing that it wouldn't be that place, Qin Hongmian breathed a sigh of relief.

After all, the significance of that place was completely different. The first time was fine; she was passive and could find a reason to explain it to herself.

But if she had to take the initiative, the meaning would be entirely different.

"Tell me, what exactly do you want me to do?"

Qin Hongmian snorted and asked directly.

Ning Yuan leaned into Qin Hongmian's ear, and at the same time, his finger landed lightly on the back of Qin Hongmian's T. "I want you here."

"What?"

Qin Hongmian was stunned at first, then reacted immediately, her eyes widening sharply. She took a step back, staring at Ning Yuan in shame and anger. "What nonsense are you talking about? How can it be there?"

Qin Hongmian's cheeks were flushed red, filled with shock, shame, and anger all at once.

Because the position the other party proposed was completely beyond imagination.

It was something she had never considered.

How could that place be used like that... "Aunt, this is not something you need to worry about. If you agree, I can help you achieve your wish. If you don't, I won't force you. However, I must guarantee the safety of all guests at Mantuo Manor, so I cannot allow you, Aunt, to harm Madam Zhong."

Ning Yuan said leisurely, with his hands clasped behind his back.

This was blatant coercion.

"You!"

Qin Hongmian was furious, her face flushed red. She clearly hadn't expected that this matter would once again become a condition for the other party to threaten her.

If she didn't agree, she probably wouldn't even have the chance to silence the witness now.

The thought of Gan Baobao returning to Dali and telling Duan Zhengchun what she had seen made Qin Hongmian anxious.

She had finally managed to persuade Dao Baifeng, threatening her to divorce Duan Zhengchun, which would give Qin Hongmian the opportunity to marry Duan Zhengchun naturally.

If Gan Baobao snatched the prize and she ended up preparing the wedding dress for Gan Baobao, she would absolutely not be able to accept it.

"No, this absolutely cannot happen."

Qin Hongmian secretly clenched her fists, and finally, reluctantly said, "Fine, I agree. But only this once. After these two times are complete, you must fulfill your promise."

Qin Hongmian glared at Ning Yuan, clenching her teeth.

"Aunt, rest assured. Once everything is complete, I guarantee I won't interfere with Wan Mei's choice."

Ning Yuan patted Qin Hongmian's shoulder, comforting her.

He then added, "But I won't take action myself. You need to handle Madam Zhong personally."

Qin Hongmian's expression stiffened slightly, as this would be troublesome for her. If Murong Fu were to act, it would be effortless, but she hadn't expected the other party to refuse to intervene.

Qin Hongmian raised her head and glared at Ning Yuan.

Before she could speak, Ning Yuan continued, "Business is business. Since Aunt wants to negotiate a deal with me, everything must naturally follow the rules. I only agreed to do this matter for you, but taking action requires a separate price."

Ning Yuan sized up Qin Hongmian, smiling as he said, "If you, Aunt, are willing to continue paying..."

"No need. I will handle it myself."

Qin Hongmian kept a straight face and snorted.

Just as Qin Hongmian was about to leave, Ning Yuan tossed a medicine bottle to her.

"What is this?"

Qin Hongmian raised an eyebrow, showing confusion.

"This is Bei Su Qing Feng, the Western Xia First Rank Hall's primary miraculous medicine. Furthermore, it has been improved by me. It is colorless and odorless, but it also has a drawback: it requires sufficient time to take effect, and the effect is only accelerated if the target circulates their internal energy. Consider this a little help from me to Aunt."

Ning Yuan said with a smile on his face.

Qin Hongmian grasped the medicine bottle, a complicated expression appearing on her face. Finally, she gave Ning Yuan a deep look before turning and leaving... "Sister Dao looks radiant; it seems you had a very pleasant time last night."

On the other side, when Li Qingluo saw Dao Baifeng, she immediately teased her.

Dao Baifeng's cheeks were slightly red, but fortunately, the two had become extremely familiar recently. "Madam Wang, aren't you the same? It seems you ate very well yesterday."

"Yesterday's food was indeed delicious. How about we share it together next time?"

Li Qingluo looked teasingly at Dao Baifeng with her almond-shaped eyes, emphasizing the words 'share it together'. Dao Baifeng immediately understood the implication, her face flushing red as she shot a glance at Li Qingluo.

Clearly, she was recalling the shameful scene of the two of them last time.

"What is making the two Madams so happy?"

Just then, Gan Baobao, who was also in a cheerful mood, walked over.

"Oh, it's Madam Zhong. Please take a seat quickly. We were just recalling how good the taste of last night's delicacy was, and we want to sample it again today. When we have the chance, we will certainly invite Madam Zhong to taste it with us."

Li Qingluo, being the calmest, said this without changing her expression.

"Oh? If it makes both Sisters say so, then I'm curious too. I must try the delicacy the two Sisters mentioned when I get the chance."

Gan Baobao didn't think much of it and said casually.

"Hahaha!"

Hearing this, Li Qingluo chuckled softly, exchanged a look with Dao Baifeng, and then said, "There will definitely be a chance. Oh, right, why haven't I seen Madam Qin?"

Li Qingluo asked curiously.

"Ah!"

Gan Baobao was startled, then said, "I haven't seen Senior Sister since early this morning either. Maybe she's relaxing by the lake. Or maybe she's secretly eating something."

Gan Baobao's lips curled slightly as she spoke with a hint of amusement.

"Secretly eating?"

Li Qingluo paused, deep in thought. Just then, Qin Hongmian, dressed in black, walked over.

"Junior Sister, I don't have a habit of secretly eating. However, you, Junior Sister, should remember not to have the bad habit of peeping."

Qin Hongmian sat down opposite them with a cold expression.

Li Qingluo didn't know what had happened between the two sisters overnight, but she immediately signaled the maidservants to serve the dishes.

"Oh, right, where is Cousin Young Master?"

Li Qingluo asked curiously.

"The Young Master returned to Yanz 塢 today, and it's uncertain when he will return."

The maidservant nearby immediately replied.

Hearing this, Li Qingluo snorted. "He really has less and less manners. He left without even greeting me, his Aunt."

"Forget it, ignore him, let's continue."

Li Qingluo then smiled brightly again.

Hearing this, Gan Baobao also suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. She had genuinely been worried that Murong Fu might intervene.

But looking at the situation now... Gan Baobao secretly glanced at Qin Hongmian opposite her and thought, "It seems Senior Sister really didn't tell Murong Fu what I saw. It looks like she doesn't want too many people to know about her affair being witnessed."

Murong Fu's departure made the stone hanging in Gan Baobao's heart drop, and she felt much more relaxed.

Meanwhile, a cold smile appeared at the corner of Qin Hongmian's lips.

"My dear Junior Sister, tonight I will make you regret this."

Thinking this, her gaze fell upon Dao Baifeng.

She didn't want Ning Yuan to continue taking advantage of her, so to ensure everything was foolproof, she naturally had to find someone to cooperate with.

For this matter, there was undoubtedly only one best choice: Dao Baifeng, who was in the same boat as her.

Since she held leverage over Dao Baifeng, she naturally had a way to persuade her.

Thinking this, Qin Hongmian's eyes flashed, and an idea formed... After the banquet dispersed, the few people left one after another.

Qin Hongmian, however, changed her route and arrived at Dao Baifeng's courtyard.

"Why are you here?"

Seeing Qin Hongmian, Dao Baifeng's expression was displeased, as no one who was threatened would look happy. "I have already agreed to your request. When I return to Dali and see Duan Zhengchun, I will naturally sever ties with him. What else do you want?"

"I didn't come to see you about that today, but about something far more important."

Dao Baifeng sat down directly. "Did you know that your secret is about to be exposed."

"What?"

Dao Baifeng immediately jumped up in alarm. "What do you mean? Who else knows?"

"Naturally, my good Junior Sister, Gan Baobao."

Qin Hongmian snorted. "She came here late last night. I assume she saw something."

"What?"

Dao Baifeng was startled again. "She was here? What did she see?"

Dao Baifeng pressed urgently.

"I wouldn't know that. You should ask yourself what you did last night."

Qin Hongmian said with a calm expression.

Hearing this, Dao Baifeng sank weakly onto the chair, her face pale. She spoke nervously, "Since she saw it, why didn't she come to find me? She probably doesn't intend to reveal it, right?"

Qin Hongmian sneered coldly. "Dao Baifeng, I didn't expect you to be so naive, despite being a Princess Consort. Did you know that my Junior Sister is deeply devoted to your husband, and even murdered her own husband, Zhong Wanchou, for him?"

"What? Gan Baobao killed Zhong Wanchou?"

Hearing this, Dao Baifeng grew even more surprised.

"That's right. After all, I've been with her throughout this period, so naturally, I know a few things."

"Last night, she even came to find me and told me she had a surefire way to make you leave Duan Zhengchun. If she hadn't seen something, she probably wouldn't be so certain."

Qin Hongmian said indifferently.

Dao Baifeng immediately became distraught. After all, she had the most secrets. If this matter were revealed, it could very likely drag out other things, eventually involving Duan Yu's true parentage.

Therefore, she desperately wanted to hide it.

"Then why didn't you work with her to bring this about."

After a moment, Dao Baifeng calmed down slightly and asked.

"If it weren't for the fact that you also know about my situation, do you think I'd want to tell you? I wish you'd leave Duan Zhengchun forever so we could be together."

"But based on my understanding of you, if you can't have him, you will surely expose me later, ensuring I can't have him either."

Qin Hongmian looked like she had anticipated this long ago.

Dao Baifeng smiled then. "It's good that you know. We are now grasshoppers tied to the same rope. I can agree to the request you made earlier, but the prerequisite is that no one knows about this. If it gets out, neither of us will have an easy time."

Dao Baifeng snorted and said with a cold expression.

Don't be fooled by her usual delicate appearance, always looking worried and pitiable; she becomes extreme when anything potentially threatens her son's status.

"I knew it would be like this, which is why I came to discuss it with you."

Qin Hongmian said calmly.

"So, what do you plan to do?"

Dao Baifeng asked directly.

"As things stand, there are only two choices: either silence her permanently, or make her the same as us. That way, she will have no reason or courage to expose your secret."

Qin Hongmian said immediately, then added, "No matter what, she is my Junior Sister. Master instructed me to take good care of her before he passed, so I cannot kill her."

Saying this, Qin Hongmian clearly negated the first option.

"If you say that, do we have any choice left?"

Dao Baifeng snorted upon hearing this.

Qin Hongmian smiled. "I have already informed Murong Fu. He will come tonight, but he requires the two of us to work together to subdue her."

"Why won't he take action?"

Dao Baifeng raised an eyebrow and asked suspiciously.

"Hmph, it's obvious. He wants to see us doing these things for him."

Qin Hongmian snorted, offering no further explanation.

Dao Baifeng, thinking of Ning Yuan's character and recalling the audacious actions he had taken toward her previously, understood, and couldn't help but nod. "Alright, when shall we act?"

"Tonight, at Zishi."

Qin Hongmian gave the exact time.

Only then did she leave Dao Baifeng's room.

After Qin Hongmian left, Dao Baifeng took a deep breath and reached for the Precious Sword hanging by her bed.