FID – Chapter 582

Chapter 582: Want to Steal Your Husband!

They should just take a step back. 

Forget about Feng Qingbai, and let’s not even talk about how Liu Yusheng might react to this.

Just the large group of people around Liu Yusheng, who were fiercely protective of her, would make things difficult for Kang Ziyu.

Qian Wanjin, Xue Qinglian, Shi Xianrou, Liu Zhixia and his wife, and… even the current young emperor!

Each one of them could make Kang Ziyu wish she was never born!

She might feel pleased now, but that sense of satisfaction will only last for a moment.

After glancing over at them, Ding Wenxuan turned to the three girls by her side, “No need to stay here and get involved. We should leave before we get caught in the crossfire.”

“Sister Ding, are we leaving already?”

“Since we’re here, we should at least go greet Lady Ruyi before we leave.”

“Right, instead of staying here to watch Kang Ziyu make a fool of herself, it’s better to visit the Her Ladyship. If His Highness returns, he will surely go to see her…”

Ding Wenxuan chuckled as she lightly tapped the girl’s head, “Don’t overthink it. We’re just going to greet Lady Ruyi. She’s someone worth making connections with, unlike Kang Ziyu.”

The girl who had spoken earlier stuck out her tongue, “Understood, Sister Ding.”

The other two girls smiled quietly, covering their mouths.

As noble ladies from prestigious families, they were used to interacting with others with a sense of calculation and purpose, to the point that it had become second nature.

Genuine friendship and sincerity were rare.

Hence, it wasn’t surprising that the girl would say something like that.

In the guest courtyard, Liu Yusheng had barely fallen asleep when she was woken by a maid who reported that someone had come to pay their respects.

Upon entering the living room, she was slightly surprised to see Ding Wenxuan and the others. “Miss Ding, what brings you here?”

“Greetings, my lady…” Ding Wenxuan and the others stood up and bowed.

Liu Yusheng waved her hand, “No need for formalities. This is just for show in front of others. You don’t need to do this in private. If you hadn’t mentioned it, I often forget about my status as a County Lady myself.”

“Pfft!” The young ladies responded with a playful and helpless smile, causing the others to laugh. “Miss Kang sent invitations to all the noble ladies from the great families of Yunzhou to attend a gathering, and we are among those invited. However, it’s noisy outside, so we came here to seek some peace and quiet. After greeting you, we plan to leave.”

“A gathering?” Liu Yusheng raised an eyebrow and instructed the servants to serve tea. She gestured for them to sit again. “That’s quite rare. The flood hasn’t fully subsided, yet they chose this time for a gathering. Lord Kang must be having a headache over it.”

“He probably already has a headache from being unable to manage his daughter.”

The group exchanged glances and laughed again, the atmosphere becoming more relaxed.

Liu Yusheng had only met them briefly at the tea party, and now, sitting face-to-face once more, aside from other matters, they actually got along quite well.

“My Lady…”

“Just call me Miss Liu.”

The speaker was Gu Yiling, the eldest daughter of the Gu family, the one who had been playfully tapped on the head by Ding Wenxuan earlier. 

Upon hearing Liu Yusheng’s words, she readily agreed without hesitation. “Miss Liu, Kang Ziyu invited so many noble ladies over; she must have some agenda in mind. Aren’t you worried at all?”

“What is there to worry about?” Liu Yusheng asked with a smile.

“She’s after His Highness! She invited so many people here to try to steal your husband! Aren’t you worried at all?”

The other three women who had come with her facepalmed, and Ding Wenxuan helplessly said, “Miss Liu, please don’t mind. Yiling is straightforward by nature and doesn’t mean any harm.”

“No, I quite like her personality,” Liu Yusheng smiled, “I didn’t know that Kang Ziyu would invite people to the county office today, but there’s nothing to worry about.”

“Why?”

Gu Yiling asked curiously, blinking her eyes and eagerly waiting for Liu Yusheng to explain.

Her expression made Liu Yusheng want to tease her.

Liu Yusheng winked at her, “Want to know? I won’t tell you.”

“…” Gu Yiling was a bit dumbfounded.

“Hahaha!” The women all burst into laughter, making Gu Yiling blush with embarrassment.

After some casual chatting, Liu Yusheng learned the names of the others.

The other two were Zhao Xueyun from the Zhao family and Guo Luhe from the Gu family.

As they were chatting enthusiastically, Feng Qingbai and Kang Shiming also returned to the county office.

“The supplies sent from the capital have greatly alleviated the urgent needs of the people. I never expected that Mrs. Liu, a woman with delicate health, could persuade so many people to donate. It’s truly astonishing and admirable,” Kang Shiming remarked, his tone both admiring and a bit guilty.

Today, the office received a large batch of supplies, including clothes and bedding urgently needed by the disaster-stricken people. It was said that during the relief efforts, even though Mrs. Liu was heavily pregnant, she did not rest and went all over to rally donations, exhausting herself to the point of causing a slight disturbance to her pregnancy.

As an official’s wife, there were many prominent ladies and gentry from Xiangshan, yet his own wife had done nothing, and his daughter kept causing trouble. Comparing the two, Kang Shiming felt ashamed.

“No matter how many supplies we have, there are limits. We should prioritize giving them to the people who need them most. After that, have someone organize a donation campaign from the prominent families of Xiangshan—collect as much as you can. Once the court’s assistance arrives, the money can be put to better use,” he said.

“Yes, Your Highness, I’ll arrange it right away!”

As they walked and talked, heading toward the inner courtyard hall, they passed the small garden across from the guest courtyard. A group of elegantly dressed young ladies, upon seeing the two of them approaching from a distance, suddenly fell silent.

All eyes turned to the man beside the county magistrate, a handsome figure in a purple brocade robe.

His features were exquisitely carved, cold and handsome. He exuded an air of natural elegance and nobility, and with each step he took, every movement carried an overwhelming and unapproachable aura. 

His narrow black eyes were deep, sparkling like distant cold stars. His demeanor clearly conveyed ‘keep your distance,’ yet it still captivated those around him.

Wherever he stood, it seemed as though he absorbed all the light, leaving the surrounding background dim and insignificant.

Anyone standing beside him would be overshadowed, losing their radiance in comparison.

Such a man.

Such a son of heaven.

He captivated countless people’s attention.

Kang Ziyu was one of them.

She had once felt a vague affection for Liu Zhiqiu, but it was nothing compared to what she felt now. Just watching someone made her heart race.

Thump-thump. The sound of her heart pounding reverberated in her ears.

She couldn’t control the urge to approach him, even to the point where she would be willing to do anything to get closer to him!

This was what it truly felt like to fall for someone!

Stepping out of the crowd and moving a few steps forward, Kang Ziyu kept her eyes locked on Feng Qingbei. “Father.”

“What are you doing here?!” Upon seeing the scene before him, Kang Shiming immediately furrowed his brows, incredulous as he asked.

At the same time, a chill spread through his heart.

“Father, I had nothing to do, so I invited some friends over to gather at home. These young ladies from noble families heard that His Highness is visiting the county office and admire him greatly. They hoped to catch a glimpse of the man himself.” After a pause, Kang Ziyu turned to Feng Qingbei. “Your Highness, I wonder if I might have the honor of introducing you to them?”

Behind her, none of the young ladies dared to speak carelessly. When they heard that Kang Ziyu intended to introduce them, everyone looked nervous, but there was a glimmer of excitement and joy in their eyes.

Kang Shiming’s heart had turned cold!

This daughter of his… was simply courting death!