Who Dares to Mess with the Young Master's Little Sister

A month ago, a great upheaval shook the Empire of Neon Garments. In a single night, the heads of three of the realm’s most illustrious families—the Yue, the Yuwen, and the Zhou—together with one lord, vanished without a trace after venturing into Phoenix Ridge, the foremost of the four forbidden grounds. Three days later, the young masters, Yue Lingjun, Yuwen Lingxi, and Zhou Qian, temporarily took over as heads of their respective houses, assuming command of their households.

When Yue Lianyue first heard of her father’s disappearance, she had just awoken, her small hands still rubbing the sleep from her eyes. She pouted at her elder brother, Yue Lingjun, who stood at her bedside. “Big Brother, don’t tease me. How could Father possibly be missing? I saw him last night, didn’t I? He was instructing you in martial arts.”

Yue Lingjun stepped forward and tucked the quilt around her. “Lian’er, I’m not lying to you. Father truly is missing. Uncle Yuwen and Uncle Zhou are gone as well. Rumor outside is that they all entered Phoenix Ridge together. I think…”

“Young Master,” came the voice of Qingfeng, Yue Lingjun’s attendant, through the door, “Steward Yue has sent someone to invite you. The guest has arrived in the main hall and requests your presence.”

“I understand. Tell Steward Yue to show our distinguished guest to the Council Pavilion. I’ll be there shortly.”

He turned back to his sister. “The household will be in turmoil these next few days. Stay in your room and be good. I have many matters to attend to. Listen to Lanshui—she’ll keep you saf