The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 420 - Chapter 420 Chapter 420 Appetizer

Chapter 420: Chapter 420 Appetizer Chapter 420: Chapter 420 Appetizer Watching Zhong Mengxuan act as if it was only natural to throw the blame onto herself, Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but laugh, “You can’t even control your own man, and now you’re blaming me?”

At this point, as if she suddenly remembered something, she covered her mouth, the embarrassed expression was all but gone, “I almost forgot, you don’t have that right, after all, you’re not the legitimate wife. To be honest, you and that woman Lu Chenran is with on the side are pretty much the same.”

Zhong Mengxuan was so angry she could almost drop dead on the spot, “Zhong Niangyao, don’t get cocky. You think you, of all people, can really tear us apart?”

“I never thought about tearing you two apart; how lovey-dovey you are is your business, nothing to do with me.” Zhong Niangyao’s eyes rolled around, and then she continued with a chuckle, “However, there is one thing I do know. That’s why Lu Chenran got to know another woman.”

“Who was behind this?” Zhong Mengxuan was so agitated, she reached out her hand, trying to grab Zhong Niangyao’s hand, only to be dodged.

Zhong Niangyao withdrew her hand, then spoke with a smile, “Actually, you definitely know the person behind this, and you’ve even met before! But the process and outcome of your meeting didn’t seem very harmonious, did they!”

Hearing it was someone she knew, Zhong Mengxuan became even more anxious, a hint of eagerness in her tone, “Who exactly is it?”

While speaking, she had already gone through all the people she knew in her mind, guessing who was stabbing her in the back. She would not let them get away with it.

“Madam Lu —- Shi Shi,” Zhong Niangyao did not beat around the bush, revealing the mystery, “She’s the one who found a lover for her son.”

“This is impossible.” Zhong Mengxuan instinctively retorted, “She, an aristocratic lady of a wealthy family, would never do such an indecent thing.”

“Oh, even you know your presence isn’t exactly respectable!” Zhong Niangyao couldn’t help but laugh, “It looks like you’re quite self-aware, aren’t you!”

“Zhong Niangyao!” Zhong Mengxuan growled in a low voice, “You’re trying to clear your name by dragging innocent people down with you now?”

She’d rather believe it was all Zhong Niangyao’s doing than accept that Madam Lu would have done such a thing. Because that would mean she’d lose utterly.

“Innocent?” Zhong Niangyao chuckled, shaking her head, “She’s not innocent, and neither are you. As for why Madam Lu would do this, don’t you have any clue?”

“Before Lu Chenran married Long Jiarui, you were already meddling, even attempting to influence their union. Later, you broke the agreement between you two and even publicized your affair with Lu Chenran to the point of almost causing a scandal between the Lu and Long families.”

“Do you really think Madam Lu had no opinion of you back then? She’s been biding her time just so as not to upset her son because of you.”

“Now that Lu Chenran’s interest in you has waned, she naturally took the opportunity to thoroughly sow discord between you two. She’s far from being soft-hearted, this is just the beginning.”

Although she didn’t know the full extent of Madam Lu’s plans, it was obvious that these minor skirmishes were just the appetizer. Zhong Mengxuan had much more to endure!

“It’s not possible, you’re lying to me.”

Zhong Mengxuan covered her ears, shaking her head as if that could deny the truth. But deep down, she knew full well that Zhong Niangyao was telling the truth.

“Alright, now that you know, let’s make room,” Zhong Niangyao glanced indifferently at Zhong Mengxuan, “There’s a banquet tonight, and I need to rest. Don’t bother me.”

“No, you can’t go.”

Seeing that Zhong Niangyao was about to enter the room, Zhong Mengxuan became frantic, “Zhong Niangyao, are you telling the truth?”

“You know the truth in your own heart, don’t you?” Zhong Niangyao replied with a cold laugh, “And remember, a good dog doesn’t block the way.”

As she spoke, her gaze fixed firmly on Zhong Mengxuan, radiating an icy chill. It was as if she wouldn’t be polite if Zhong Mengxuan didn’t step aside.

Seeing Zhong Niangyao’s attitude, Zhong Mengxuan wanted to get angry, but the coldness in Zhong Niangyao’s eyes made her slowly lower her hand, eventually stepping aside.

Zhong Niangyao didn’t give Zhong Mengxuan another glance, simply pushed the door open, and walked inside.

Only when the door slammed shut did Zhong Mengxuan snap out of her daze. She glared at the door, her foot raised, ready to kick it in anger.

But remembering the chill that emanated from Zhong Niangyao just moments ago, she shuddered involuntarily, ultimately lowering her foot.

She kept telling herself that she backed down, not out of fear for Zhong Niangyao, but simply because she did not want to cause a scene on such an auspicious day. After all, it was Grandfather’s birthday celebration, and if something went wrong today, Grandfather’s attitude towards her would surely worsen.

Now that another woman had appeared by Lu Chenran’s side, she could not just sit idle. She had to repair her relationship with her family as soon as possible. With her family’s support, she would have much more confidence.

“Mengxuan, what are you doing here?”

The sudden voice startled Zhong Mengxuan. She looked up to see Zhong Mengfan walking towards her with a gentle smile that seemed pleasant.

However, she clearly did not feel comfortable.

“Why can’t I be here?” Zhong Mengxuan retorted with a cold laugh, “This is my house. Since when do I need your permission to show up?”

Contrary to Zhong Mengxuan’s aggressive approach, Zhong Mengfan was much calmer, even in the face of such an attitude from Zhong Mengxuan, she didn’t get angry, still smiling, “You misunderstood, I just saw you standing at Nianyao’s door for a while, so I was a bit curious, that’s all.”

“What’s it to you?” Zhong Mengxuan looked at Zhong Mengfan, her eyes filled with disdain, “Zhong Mengfan, my affairs are none of your business. If you have time, you might as well take a good look at this new little brother your mother added for you. After all, the two of you are blood-related!”

The phrase “blood-related,” Zhong Mengxuan deliberately emphasized, word by word with heavy sarcasm.