Chapter 3: Calling Him a Pig Can No Longer Describe His Stupidity

“Yin'er, are you really not going to Lushan Academy?” Beigong Du was extremely surprised by his granddaughter's sudden change in attitude. She had always liked the Crown Prince of Southern Tang; even when the instructors there had lost all hope in her aptitude, she had never left, all for the sake of being able to catch a glimpse of him.

“Grandfather, do you think I am joking? Yin'er has always been a woman of her word!”

She answered decisively, with an unquestionable firmness. Beigong Du had rarely seen his granddaughter like this and couldn't help but look at her sideways.

“If that is the case.” He pondered for a long while before saying, “If this is your wish, how could Grandfather disagree? It's just... you must go to Lushan Academy in person to handle the matters regarding leaving the academy.”

“It doesn't matter. Is Grandfather worried that I will be hurt again?” Xiao Qianyin raised her elegant brows slightly and chuckled. Her eyes, dark as ink and clear as snow, were calm and cool, carrying a faint hint of intimidation. “Rest assured, I am no longer the Xiao Qianyin of the past. No one can hurt me!”

Beigong Du's heart jolted. He had never seen his granddaughter like this; it seemed as if something had changed invisibly.

“Master, there is a guest visiting from outside,” the old housekeeper of the Marquis's manor said respectfully.

“A guest? Where is the guest from?” Before Beigong Du could speak, Xiao Qianyin asked with a smile.

The old housekeeper hadn't expected her to ask. He froze momentarily, and upon seeing her half-smiling expression, he hurriedly replied, “Miss, Master, it is... it is...”

He became somewhat hesitant toward the end. Beigong Du was of military origin and had always been straightforward; he could not stand such behavior. His tone turned cold and heavy: “It is what? Speak at once!”

“It is someone sent by the Crown Prince of Southern Tang. They said it is to offer an apology, and that they are truly sorry for having spoken to the Miss like that in public.”

“Hmph! The cat crying for the mouse—false compassion!” Xiao Qianyin let out a cold snort, her eyes and brows filled with a piercing pride. “If an apology could settle everything, what would we need the police for?”

“Yin'er, what are you saying? What police?”

Only then did Xiao Qianyin realize she had brought her modern habits with her. She couldn't help but give a dry laugh. “Grandfather, you misheard. Let us go meet that person!”

Full of questions, Beigong Du followed Xiao Qianyin's support into the main hall. A man dressed as a scholar stood with his back to them, wearing wide robes and long sleeves, his hair tied up with a long hairpin, the purple tassels swaying lightly.

“May I ask what brings you to this manor?” He coughed lightly and inquired about the purpose of the visit.

The man turned around. He had a handsome, clean face, and his movements exuded an uninhibited and wild temperament. He glanced at Beigong Du, then his gaze fell upon Xiao Qianyin. His eyes revealed utter disdain and contempt, reaching a peak of arrogance: “His Highness the Crown Prince feels deeply apologetic for what happened a while ago. He specifically sent me to the manor; this is a small token of His Highness's sincerity.”

With that, he placed a sandalwood box on the table with extreme arrogance, showing no respect for them at all. His high-held chin made him look quite punchable.

Xiao Qianyin couldn't stop sneering. This was an apology? This was the first time she had seen such an apology. She had indeed never seen someone so cocky when coming to apologize in person, and unfortunately, she didn't need it!

“Oh? The Crown Prince of Southern Tang thinks an apology is enough?” Xiao Qianyin glanced at him nonchalantly, helped her grandfather sit down, and said leisurely, “And he even sent someone to say things that no one can understand. I think he isn't much of a person either!”

The hall fell silent in an instant. Beigong Du and the old housekeeper looked at each other, both staring at her with wide mouths, as if they were seeing her for the first time.

“You... you...” It took the man a long time to react, and he was so angry he could barely speak.

“You what? Aren't you just a lackey? How dare you act so high and mighty here, bossing people around! And what do you mean, 'point, point, point'! Didn't your mother teach you to be civilized and polite? Let me tell you, that's not a 'person' of a master; I feel like he's like two pigs—one pig isn't enough to describe how stupid he is!”

While Xiao Qianyin was scolding him with great satisfaction, the man's head was already practically smoking from rage. Beigong Du was even more stunned; this was the first time he had seen such a... formidable granddaughter!

However... he liked it! As expected of his granddaughter!