I Became the Eye Candy: Four Bigshots Claimed to be My Dad?-Chapter 50: Who Is the Master of This Family

"Go summon the General to see me," Old Madam Xiang said gravely. She needed to ask him about that child’s situation properly.

"Mother, if Big Brother is coming, we’ll take our leave," Xiang Mingli said, immediately getting to his feet.

"Go on. So spineless," the old madam said with a dismissive wave.

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Xiang Minghou had just returned to the General’s Mansion with Ye Qianning when the old madam sent for him. Ye Qianning went straight back to her courtyard. When Aunt Liu saw she had returned, she asked after her briefly before ordering the servants to prepare lunch.

Ye Qianning had no appetite after such a hectic morning. She took a couple of bites and set down her chopsticks.

"Pangtuan, not much of an appetite?" Fourth Granny noticed at once.

"It’s not that. Dad bought me lots of snacks at the market, and I haven’t even digested them yet," Ye Qianning explained.

Fourth Granny chuckled at her words. "That father of yours looks so fierce, but he’s actually quite kind. Even that Aunt Liu is very nice."

"Fourth Granny, don’t tell me she’s already won you over," Ye Qianning said, her little eyes staring intently at her.

"Hush, what nonsense. No one can win over your Fourth Granny," she replied, displeased.

"Pfft, hahaha! I was just kidding, Fourth Granny. Don’t be mad." Ye Qianning had only meant to tease, not expecting Fourth Granny to take her seriously.

"You cheeky little thing. Be careful, or I’ll give you a spanking."

"Young Miss, the Second Master and Second Madam are here with Miss Zhenzhu," a maid announced from the doorway.

"Where’s Aunt Liu?"

"The old madam summoned her just a moment ago."

"Then let them in." Ye Qianning knew exactly what kind of people the Second Branch were. She had hoped to avoid them, but she hadn’t expected them to be in such a hurry.

’Well, if they’re that eager, I might as well see them.’

"Pangtuan, be careful. I don’t think those people from the Second Branch are any good. He already came by once this morning, right after you left," Fourth Granny warned. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

"I know," Ye Qianning nodded.

Xiang Mingli led Mrs. Wang and their daughter, Xiang Zhenzhu, into the room at a leisurely pace. Seeing the chubby child sitting at the table, he sneered inwardly. ’She’s as fat as a house.’

"You must be Qian Ning," Mrs. Wang said, pulling Zhenzhu along with a smile plastered on her face.

"Mm-hmm."

"I heard your father took you to the birthday banquet at the Prince Mansion. How come you’re back so soon?" Mrs. Wang’s eyes swept over the table laden with food before she added, "And you just got back—how are you eating again?"

"Pig," Xiang Zhenzhu huffed.

"The old Prince was poisoned, so the banquet was called off," Ye Qianning stated.

Mrs. Wang was stunned. "P-Poisoned? Who would be so audacious as to use poison in the Prince Mansion?"

"The guards, the servants, and the old Princess Consort all say Father was the one who did it."

Mrs. Wang began to tremble. Xiang Mingli, who had been looking around idly, froze upon hearing this. Assassinating the old Prince was a capital offense, one that could lead to the execution of their entire clan.

"Wh-What in the world happened?" Xiang Mingli’s face paled.

"It’s just as I said."

"And you, you wretched girl, still have the nerve to eat?" Mrs. Wang’s voice shot up.

"What else should I be doing?" Ye Qianning shrugged.

"You... Ugh, you’re a jinx! A jinx!"

Xiang Mingli panicked. He shot up from his seat and ran for the door. Poisoning was no small matter; there was no telling if they’d be able to keep their heads.

Mrs. Wang lost her nerve as well, grabbing Xiang Zhenzhu and running after him. They had to get the old madam to figure something out, and fast!

Ye Qianning shook her head. ’They really can’t keep their cool. Scared witless by just a few words.’

"Pangtuan, did your dad really poison someone?" Fourth Granny asked, her heart pounding in fear.

"Fourth Granny, it’s okay. I was just trying to scare them."

"You... Oh, dear. How can you joke about something so serious? If they find out you tricked them, aren’t they going to come back and cause trouble for you?"