Chapter 1080: Each for Themselves

ously."She needs to be punished for two days, that's all. You actually dared to hit her stomach Do you think I'm blind Especially you! Don't think I don't know your little thoughts. She's a universit...Ripples rubbed her temples, as if recalling what had happened before, but pretending to be fuzzy on the memory, no matter how hard she tried.

Two maids in identical servant's attire entered, each carrying a tray. One held toiletries and the other a set of sky-blue clothes. They were clearly here to attend to Lian Yi's washing and dressing.

The ripples of her gaze fell upon the two maidservants. Because her head covering had been forcibly removed, her face was fully exposed, causing the two maidservants to stare at her with eyes full of astonishment.

"Miss Hua is so beautiful!"

Thank you for the compliments, you are

"I am at your service, master!"

I, Xiazhi, am your slave!

"We are maidservants sent by the mistress to serve you."

Two maidservants performed their duties respectfully, concealing the astonishment in their eyes, and began to serve Lianyi with her changing clothes and washing.

When everything was ready, Lì Chūn took a step forward and said:

"Miss, please follow me to the dining hall for a meal."

"Alright, you lead the way!"

Ripples ran her fingers over her clothes. Though the material was good, it didn't quite match her bright beauty. But for now, she had no choice but to make do.

After opening the door, she saw that she was living in a standalone two-story small attic. Going down the stairs, she met another woman in Tsing Yi who came up and down from the other attic.

Their eyes met in the air, followed by a faint smile from both sides, then they each looked away.

The ripples at the corner of her lips hinted that something was important hidden within the Wenjiabao. Important enough to send two members of the Yinlou undercover, once. The ethereal woman from just now, was No. 5, who had been taken away with her five years ago by Elder Yue.

Although both disciples were under the guidance of Elder Yue for their cultivation, they had barely seen each other in the past five years. It was unknown who she had replaced this time.

Before being mixed in, she was told about the identity she would be using. If she couldn't pass this identity check, their mission would be aborted before it even began.

Furthermore, the first floor also promised that her current identity would absolutely not be exposed. She made them promise to bite the bullet and insist on their identities even if they were suspected by Wen's Fort, guaranteeing that she could stay at Wen's Fort.

Lian's identity is the second daughter of the Hua family in Liuxian City. Since childhood, she has been proficient in qin, chess, calligraphy, painting, women's work, and housekeeping. Moreover, her appearance resembles that of her mother, becoming more and more beautiful as she ages.

After she came of age, matchmakers went to the Hua family's doorstep many times, even breaking several thresholds. However, the head of the Hua family wanted to keep his daughter for a few more years. Finally, after who knows what promises were made by the Wen family to the head of the Hua family, he decided to marry his daughter to the young master of the Wen family.

As for marrying which young master, it depends on who the young people can see eye to eye with.

When Liàn Yī contemplated with lowered eyes, she was led into the dining hall by the two maidservants.

Several brides were already in the dining room, but they didn't talk to each other. Each sat alone at their own table, as if waiting for everyone to arrive before starting.

Liàn Yī and Wǔ Hào sat next to each other. After all ten guests had arrived, servants brought in the dishes one after another. Each bride's table was set with a different assortment of food.

With a glance, she noticed that these dishes were probably the favorites of the stand-ins. A smile then appeared on her lips as she picked up her chopsticks and began to eat slowly and savoringly.

Two hours after finishing breakfast, they left the dining hall accompanied by a maidservant.

"Miss Hua, if you're feeling bored, you can take a walk in the garden."

Li Chun smiled and said to Lian Yi.

"Alright, let's go take a look."

Having been led by the ripples, the rest of them also followed because they felt bored. They each brought their maids with them.

"Excuse me, ma'am, what is your name"

Number Five pretended to be unfamiliar with her and tried to get close to her.

"My surname is Hua, my given name is Lianyi, and I'm from Liuxian City. What about you"

Her brow arched in a smile as she asked.

"My surname is Hong, my given name is Ling'er, and I am from Fengdu City."

Number five smiled shyly and said.

"Hong Ling'er, what a nice name."

Ripples' eyes narrowed in a smile as she praised him.

This name was identical to her enemy's, and she had a very good memory. She herself had fallen under the calamity thunder, thanks to a female cultivator named Hong Ling'er. It had been a long time since she had heard that name.

Hong Ling'er didn't expect that on her first time executing a Class A mission, she would run into an old acquaintance. Although the other party had a soft and delicate appearance, Hong Ling'er felt a sense of danger from them.

"Miss Hong, this dress suits you very well. It makes you look like a fairy."

Ripple smiled and brought up a safer topic.

"This is my own clothes, so it looks very fitted."

Hong Ling'er smiled faintly and said.

"I see. So, Wujia Fort gave you your dowry This dress was prepared by Wujia Fort temporarily for me."

Ripple, a little displeased, smoothed her skirt.

"My dowry is small, so it was checked quickly and delivered to my room this morning. Your dowry should have been delivered to your room by now. You might as well go back and take a look."

Hong Ling'er said with a smile.

"Thanks for reminding me, Ms. Hong. I live in this attic room. Feel free to come visit and chat with me when you have time."

Ripples smiled and extended an invitation.

"Okay."

After they parted ways, they each returned to their rooms. Lianyi quickened her pace up the stairs, opened her door and found that her dowry chest had already been brought into the room.

"Finally, they brought it to me."

Ripple smiled sweetly as she finished speaking, then had the two maids bustle around helping her pack her clothes. She really didn't want to wear this plain dress any longer.

That night, ripples' chamber was visited, the visitor being Hong Ling'er wearing a mask.

A ripple, with a mere flick of the embroidered needle from her hand, sent Hong Ling'er reeling back.

"You're here so late, is there something the matter"

Ripples asked languidly.

What is your task

Hong Ling'er was no longer as shy as before, she wanted to extract information from Lian Yi.

"What is your task, and what is my task"

Ripples said calmly.

"It's impossible, members of our level in the Hidden Building aren't allowed to take the same mission."

Hong Ling'er firmly denied it.

"That depends on the task."

Hong Ling'er's eyes flashed as she said:

Then we fight our own battles.

After finishing his words, he turned and jumped out the window, disappearing into the night in an instant.

Only then did Lian Yi get out of bed and walk to the window, taking the medicine packet hidden in the window seam into her spatial storage, before casually shutting the window.

"Tsk tsk, actually trying to frame me."

Ripples gave him a look of disdain, but she didn't immediately retort.

As the sky began to lighten, a sharp female voice pierced the morning calm.

The ripples flipped over and continued to sleep. After a moment, there was a chatter coming from outside.

"Miss, the mistress asks you to leave."

"Well, I got it!"

Ripple yawned, then had the two maids dress and comb his hair for him. This time, he wore a crimson flying fairy skirt that suited him well, and chose a headpiece made of pearls. Only then did he leave the room.

And she was clearly the last to arrive, so everyone gave her a good look over. Those eyes held jealousy, envy, something ambiguous, and also a great deal of satisfaction.

"Madam, why are you disturbing my peaceful dreams so early in the morning"

Ripple asked casually.

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