ASTRP -Chapter 100 The Love Rival Blew Up the Prince’s Residence

“Boom!”

An explosive blast rang out, and the blinding flash made it impossible to open one’s eyes.

The shadow guards instantly reacted, their figures flickering as they hurriedly dodged aside.

The deafening explosion echoed throughout the entire Prince Manor, startling Feng Jingge awake from her sleep. Her body trembled as she abruptly sat upright.

Her eyes widened.

That sound just now… was that an explosion?

Don’t tell me something happened to Xiao Jinghan?!

At that thought, Feng Jingge’s heart tightened. She grabbed her outer robe, quickly throwing it on as she rushed outside.

The moment she stepped out of the courtyard, she ran into the steward leading a crowd of panicked servants, all scrambling around with no idea where to go.

The steward spotted her and hurried forward.

“Your Highness, that sound just now came from Miss Feng’s—”

Before he could finish speaking, a gust of wind swept past him.

When he looked carefully again—

Where was his prince?!

By the time Feng Jingge arrived at Qinxin Residence, the place was already brightly lit.

Servants who had arrived earlier crowded outside.

More than half the courtyard wall had collapsed, and two huge craters marred the ground.

Broken stones and shattered roof tiles were scattered everywhere.

The entire place was in ruins.

Feng Jingge’s pupils shrank violently, and her heart instantly turned cold.

She stood there frozen, as though her soul had been ripped away.

“Prince…”

The servants’ voices entered her ears.

She suddenly lifted her head toward the room, then her figure flashed as she charged straight inside.

The moment she saw that familiar figure sitting on the bed, Feng Jingge’s steps halted.

Xiao Jinghan sensed her presence and raised his head.

The instant he saw Feng Jingge, his face darkened so heavily it looked ready to drip water.

The next second, Feng Jingge appeared before him. Wrapping an arm around him, she pulled him tightly into her embrace.

“You… scared me to death.”

Her voice trembled noticeably.

Clearly, she had truly been frightened.

Xiao Jinghan had been filled with rage moments earlier, but after hearing Feng Jingge’s words, all that anger receded like a tide.

His emotions gradually calmed, and his reason returned.

Slowly, he lifted his hand and wrapped it around Feng Jingge’s waist.

He buried his head against her chest.

“Your—”

The steward hurried into the room, but upon seeing the scene inside, he tactfully spun around and quickly retreated.

Meanwhile, at Liu Qingqing’s residence—

She too had been awakened by the explosion. Terrified, she wrapped herself tightly in her blanket and curled up trembling in the corner of the bed.

The maidservant keeping watch comforted her while repeatedly glancing anxiously toward the door.

Not long after, Fu Ping pushed the door open and locked it behind her.

She rushed straight to the bedside.

The moment Liu Qingqing saw her, her dim eyes lit up.

“Fu Ping, did something happen in the manor?”

Fu Ping nodded heavily.

“Qinxin Residence exploded.”

“What did you say?!”

Liu Qingqing’s pupils contracted sharply as she gripped the blanket beneath her tightly, disbelief written all over her face.

Qinxin Residence exploded?

How could it explode?!

That was the courtyard meant for the future Princess Consort.

She was supposed to live there someday!

How could it possibly be blown up?!

“No, I have to go take a look.”

Liu Qingqing immediately tried to get up.

Fu Ping was dumbfounded. She couldn’t understand why her mistress wanted to join the chaos at a time like this.

Besides…

The explosion at Qinxin Residence should have been good news for her mistress.

After all, that woman was staying there.

If the place exploded, perhaps that woman had been affected too.

So why…

Was there not the slightest trace of happiness on her mistress’s face?

Countless thoughts raced through Fu Ping’s mind, but she still tried persuading her aloud.

“Madam, Qinxin Residence is already in complete chaos right now. If you go over there, no one will have time to care for you.”

“And it’s cold and damp at night. You could easily catch a chill.”

As Liu Qingqing dressed herself, she replied, “My future princess consort courtyard has been blown up. How can I not go check on it?”

Fu Ping cautiously reminded her, “Madam… have you forgotten something important?”

“What have I forgotten?”

Liu Qingqing paused while dressing and turned to look at her.

Fu Ping answered stiffly, “Feng Jingge is staying in Qinxin Residence.”

Liu Qingqing’s expression froze for a moment.

Once she reacted, she immediately tore off the outer robe she had just put on, her face turning cold as she ground her teeth in fury.

“If you hadn’t mentioned it, I really would’ve forgotten about that little bitch!”

“Did the explosion kill her or not?!”

Fu Ping lowered her gaze.

“Replying to Madam… there were too many people surrounding the place. This servant didn’t dare approach recklessly and could only observe from afar…”

Liu Qingqing sneered.

“So in other words, you don’t know whether that little bitch was injured or not?”

Fu Ping nodded.

“Yes.”

“Qinxin Residence exploded. Once the prince heard the commotion, he definitely would’ve rushed over…”

Liu Qingqing muttered softly.

Suddenly, the words a woman had once spoken to her at Pengzhi Cosmetics Shop resurfaced in her mind.

Her eyes instantly lit up.

“Fu Ping, hurry and help me dress.”

Fu Ping frowned.

“Madam…”

“Qinxin Residence exploded. As a madam of the manor, wouldn’t it be unreasonable if I didn’t go check on things?!”

Fu Ping suddenly didn’t know what to say anymore.

She could only obediently help Liu Qingqing get dressed.

Once the clothes were on, Fu Ping habitually reached for a comb to arrange her mistress’s hair.

But Liu Qingqing stopped her.

Not only did she refuse to style her hair, she deliberately messed up her long locks with her hands.

Fu Ping and the other maid were both stunned.

“Madam, what are you doing?”

Liu Qingqing ignored the question and instead asked,

“Do I look like I just woke up in a hurry?”

The two maids nodded.

“Good. Let’s go.”

After throwing out those words, Liu Qingqing headed outside.

Fu Ping stared blankly.

Don’t tell her…

Madam intended to go to Qinxin Residence looking completely disheveled?

She wanted to stop her, but Liu Qingqing gave her no chance.

And so, Liu Qingqing hurried to Qinxin Residence with her hair loose and her clothes in disarray.

The moment she saw the ruined state of the residence after the explosion, she froze briefly before charging straight toward the room.

The steward saw Liu Qingqing rushing over and immediately panicked.

He didn’t even have time to wonder why she had come here.

He hurriedly tried to stop her.

Because he knew—

If Liu Qingqing entered and saw the prince and Miss Feng embracing each other, who knew what kind of scene would erupt afterward?

The steward attempted to block her.

But…

The result was obvious.

He failed.

Liu Qingqing burst into the room and instantly saw the two embracing intimately, whispering affectionately to one another…

Her steps halted as she stood rooted to the spot.

“Miss Liu…”

The steward chased after her into the room and called out.

Only then did Feng Jingge and Xiao Jinghan release each other and separate upon hearing the voice.

They turned around and saw Liu Qingqing standing there with disheveled hair and untidy clothing.

Both of them froze.

Neither had expected Liu Qingqing to appear in such a state.

Recovering herself, Liu Qingqing stepped gracefully toward Feng Jingge.

“Sister Feng, are you alright?”

Neither Feng Jingge nor Xiao Jinghan spoke.

Their gazes remained fixed on Liu Qingqing.

Seeing the two staring directly at her, Liu Qingqing smiled gently and explained unhurriedly, “When I heard Qinxin Residence had exploded, I became worried about Sister Feng. I randomly grabbed an outer robe and hurried over.”

“If you’re injured or troubled, Sister, you must tell the prince. Don’t keep it bottled up. You can also talk to me.”

As she spoke, Liu Qingqing extended her hand, intending to affectionately grab “Feng Jingge’s” hand.