C9 Attack! Suddenly Came!

"Since you know I skipped dinner last night, did you happen to bring me breakfast?" Soong Xueling asked, her tone cold and sarcastic.

Soong Xuenuan paused for a moment, then continued with a gentle smile, "I was actually thinking of having our third sister join me for breakfast with Mother. She's quite concerned about your health."

"Well, in that case, let's go," Soong Xueling replied, getting up without further comment.

As the saying goes, "Know your enemy and yourself, and you can fight a hundred battles without defeat." To secure her place in the Soong family, understanding its members was crucial, and sharing a meal seemed like a good start.

At the door, Soong Xueling glanced back at Furong. "Furong, come with me."

"Yes," Furong replied quickly, following her with relief. Yesterday, on the carriage, the third miss's attitude had worried her, but now it seemed she had been overthinking.

When they arrived at Mrs. Soong's courtyard, Soong Xuerou was already there. Mrs. Soong wasn't surprised by Soong Xueling's visit, but Soong Xuerou wasted no time in mocking her, "Well, this is a surprise. What brings our third sister here to greet Mother today? You usually avoid visiting her, don't you?"

Xueling just smiled, not saying a word. Mrs. Soong glanced at her and said calmly, "Since everyone is here, let's start eating."

The four of them took their seats, and breakfast was gradually served. Xueling glanced at the dishes on the table, then suddenly turned to Furong, who was standing by the wall, and said, "Come over and help me with the food."

"Oh, Third Miss is really something else. Eating with Mother and still needing someone to serve her," Xuerou sneered again.

Xueling continued to ignore her. When Furong approached, Xueling looked her in the eye and slowly said, "I'd like some of the stir-fried bamboo shoots in front of Big Sister. Please get some for me."

Furong paused for a moment, then responded with a "Yes" and headed toward Xuerou with a plate.

Seeing Xueling completely disregard her, Xuerou grew even more annoyed, raising her voice, "Third Miss, you really have no manners. I'm talking to you, and you just... ah!"

Her words were cut off by a sudden scream. No one expected Furong, as she reached Xuerou's side, to drop the plate and pull a hairpin from her sleeve, aiming it fiercely at Xuerou!

Caught off guard, the hairpin grazed Xuerou's shoulder, leaving a bloody mark. Regaining her senses, Xuerou quickly sidestepped, and with her uninjured hand, conjured a thumb-sized water ball, which she hurled at Furong's chest.

The water ball seemed small, but it packed a punch. Furong was slammed into the wall, coughing up blood.

"You insolent servant, how dare you attack me!" Soong Xuerou glared at Furong with a murderous look, clearly furious.

Furong lifted her head, her eyes filled with venom as she looked at Soong Xuerou. "Too bad I couldn't kill you!"

The three onlookers each had their own thoughts. Soong Xuenuan was puzzled by Furong's sudden madness, wondering what drove her to such an act. Meanwhile, Mrs. Soong's gaze shifted between Furong and Soong Xueling, clearly plotting something.

As for Soong Xueling, her attention had been on the water ball Soong Xuerou had conjured. She couldn't help but feel a twinge of envy, stuck as she was in a body with no elemental powers.

"What on earth happened? Why would a servant by Xueling's side suddenly attack Xuerou?" Mrs. Soong asked, her words laced with implication.

Prompted by this, Soong Xuerou's murderous gaze shifted to Soong Xueling. "Soong Xueling, you wretch! You dared to order your servant to harm me!"

Soong Xueling raised an eyebrow calmly. Was Mrs. Soong trying to pin this on her? Sure, she was behind it, but she had no intention of admitting it.

However, before she could explain herself, Furong had already stepped in to clarify: "You don't really think this was Third Miss's doing, do you? With her gentle nature, there's no way she could pull off something like this. To be honest, the one who wants you gone is Second Miss!"