Ling Jingxian’s tenderness was interrupted abruptly, and her smile suddenly became awkward and stiff.

For a moment she didn’t know how to say the next words.

Seeing her reaction like this, Ling Jingshu was even more sure of what she was thinking, but she only thought that Ling Jingxian was selfish and ridiculous. She didn’t bother to go around in circles with her and said bluntly: “There are only the two of us here. If you have anything to say, just say it!”

Ling Jingxian blushed a little embarrassedly.

Ling Jingshu raised her eyebrows and looked at Ling Jingxian with a half smile.

Based on what she knew about Ling Jingxian since she was here, she would say the words she had planned in her heart no matter what.

As expected, Ling Jingxian held back for a long time and finally made a bold request: “Shu tángmei, I love Hong biǎogē with all my heart, and when my grandmother’s birthday is over, I will beg my mother to secretly mention the marriage to my aunt… You don’t want to fight with me for Hong biǎogē, okay?”

There were many cousins ​​in the Ling family, and the most beautiful was Ninth Miss Ling, the daughter of the fifth room. Someone with good deeds secretly gave Ling Jingshu the title of the first beauty in Dingzhou.

Ling Jingxian and Ling Jingshu were about the same age and were often compared. The most often heard saying was: “The Eighth Miss of your house is beautiful, but the Ninth Miss is even better…”

“I heard that the Ninth Miss is good at planting peonies, and the famous peony in the Ling family’s peony garden, most of them were planted by Ninth Miss…”

“I don’t know who is lucky enough to marry Ninth Miss Lu…”

Ling Jingshu! Ling Jingshu! Always Ling Jingshu!

As long as there was Ling Jingshu, Ling Jingxian became an inconspicuous green leaf. She was jealous, but she was helpless. On normal days, she was full of energy, always thinking of finding a chance to overwhelm Ling Jingshu.

This time, when the Lu family came to visit, she fell in love with Lu Hong at first sight and secretly vowed to marry Lu Hong. Although she didn’t want to admit it, she knew very well that once Ling Jingshu showed up, she was afraid that Lu Hong’s attention will all be on Ling Jingshu… After thinking about it, she finally came up with this method.

She had to express her mind first!

Ling Jingshu knew her intentions, so she naturally wanted to distance herself from Lu Hong.

…

As expected.

Ling Jingshu didn’t get angry but smiled: “Xian tángjiě, these words are too ridiculous. I have been staying in Qiushui Pavilion for the past few days, and I have never seen that cousin of the Lu family. Where does the word ‘grab’ come from? Besides, it’s up to you who you like and who you want to marry, and it has nothing to do with me. If you came to me for this, it would be ridiculous.” 

The sentences were sharp and merciless.

Ling Jingxian was choked and speechless.

This tángmei had always been gentle and submissive, and she didn’t say a word even when ate a lot of stuff occasionally,^[1]it means she tolerated all kinds of taunts and requests that was why she came forward cheekily and made such an unreasonable request… Unexpectedly, Ling Jingshu’s reaction was so brutal and cold.

Ling Jingshu said coldly, Xian tángjiě, if you have nothing else to say, please see yourself!” She opened her mouth to expel people unceremoniously.

Ling Jingxian didn’t care about her face anymore, she took Ling Jingshu’s hand and pleaded softly, “I was wrong just now, and I didn’t speak properly, which made you unhappy. I’ll accompany you, please don’t be angry, okay? “

“However, I didn’t lie to you just now, every word I said came from sincerity. We have been two sisters for so many years, and I have never asked you anything, so just promise me this time! As long as you stay away from Hong biǎogē If you don’t pay attention to him, even if you help me…”

Self-talk, self-righteous.

Why did she think she would agree to such a selfish request?

Ling Jingshu tugged at the corners of her lips sarcastically, just as she was about to refuse mercilessly, a light flashed in her mind.

In this life, she would never want to be involved with Lu Hong in the slightest! In this case, why not help Ling Jingxian “with a helping hand”?

No, that’s not right!

Even if the relationship between the two was not on good terms, they were still cousins, and there was no deep hatred. Knowing that the Lu family was a fire pit, if she just sat and watched Ling Jingxian jump into it, it could be unbearable…

Only this hesitant effort was taken by Ling Jingxian.

Ling Jingxian’s eyes flashed with joy and relief, and she clenched Ling Jingshu’s hand: “Tángmei if you don’t speak, I’ll take it as if you agreed.”

Ling Jingshu frowned: “When did I agree…”

“If I get my wish in the future, I will never forget your kindness today.” Ling Jingxian turned a deaf ear to Ling Jingshu’s words and said quickly: “I’ve been here for so long, it’s time to go back, Shu tángmei, rest well. I’ll come to you tomorrow morning, and we will go and say hello to Grandma together.”

After speaking, she hurriedly got up and left.

Ling Jingshu: “…” 

After Ling Jingxian left, Bai Yu walked in quickly. When she saw Ling Jingshu’s unhappy face, Bai Yu immediately asked with concern, “What did Miss Eighth tell you?”

Ling Jingshu couldn’t help but snorted, “I don’t know what to say, I’m too lazy to care about her!”

Bai Yu was confused.

Ling Jingshu explained it in succinct words: “Xian tángjiě fell in love with biǎogē of the Lu family at first sight, so she came today to beg me especially to stay away from the biǎogē of the Lu family in the future. “

Bai Yu: “…”

An angry look appeared on Bai Yu’s pretty face: “How can Miss Eight say that, it’s too much. “

How can there be such a truth in the world? Not to mention that the young lady has not met the young master of the Lu family, who knows what will happen in the future. Even if they did meet, the young master of the Lu family fell in love with her own young lady, do you want to hand it over to the eighth young lady? Otherwise, it will become the young lady’s fault?

Ling Jingshu was originally a little annoyed, but looking at Bai Yu, who was angry for her, the anger quickly dissipated: “Forget it, it’s not worth being angry about such a little thing. 

After a pause, he said lightly: “Actually, even if she didn’t say it, I would stay far away from that young master Lu. ”  I only wish to be a stranger in this life.

Ling Jingshu lowered her eyelids slightly to hide all the emotions in her eyes.

…

The next morning, Ling Jingxian really came early. As soon as they met, she called out Shu tángmei affectionately. Then she took the initiative to choose clothes and jewelry for Ling Jingshu.

“Shu tángmei, come and try this pink dress. And this set of red gold and ruby ​​head jewelry. “Ling Jingxian had a bright smile, and she was very enthusiastic.

Bai Yu looked at the side, she was really sullen.

This lotus color was a bit dark and not bright enough. When picking the fabric that day, it was the only fabric left after the few young ladies in the house had picked the rest. The young lady took it back with a good temper and didn’t care about it. She had never worn it since it was made into a dress.

There was also the set of red gold and ruby ​​head and face jewelry that Old Lady Ling gave as a gift during the Chinese New Year. Although the workmanship was exquisite, it also looked old-fashioned.

Ling Jingxian chose these, and she didn’t have any good intentions at all.

Bai Yu coughed and opened her mouth euphemistically, “Miss Eighth, let’s pick another one…”

“Xian tángjiě has a good eye.” Ling Jingshu interrupted Bai Yu with a smile, “Just wear it. This one is ready. Bai Yu, come and serve me with dressing.”

Bai Yu reluctantly responded, gritting her teeth in her heart. When she took the dress from Ling Jingxian’s hand, she couldn’t help but sneered: “The Eighth Miss really has a good eye. Our lady is dressed like this today, I think it will leave a ‘deep’ impression on everyone.”

Bai Yu deliberately said the two words deeply.

No matter how careful Ling Jingxian was, she had not yet cultivated the state of being thick-hearted and dark-hearted, and she suddenly became embarrassed.

Ling Jingshu calmly gave Bai Yu a wink.

Bai Yu had to keep her mouth shut and quickly waited on Ling Jingshu to change and dress up.

Ling Jingxian’s eyes widened in surprise when Ling Jingshu appeared in front of her.

The unflattering pink color looked surprisingly good on Ling Jingshu’s body. The pale, jade-like cheeks were reflected in a faint pink. The cloud-like hair was pulled into a beautiful bun, and a whole set of red gold and ruby ​​head and face jewelry was neatly worn, showing a dignity and calmness far better than that of girls of the same age.

Although it was not as stunning as in the past, it was more attractive and made people unable to take their eyes off…

Obviously, she deliberately chose dark-colored dresses and old-fashioned jewelry, but Ling Jingshu wore it on her body and was still breathtakingly gorgeous.

Ling Jingxian felt both jealousy and hatred in her heart, her eyes almost popping out.

Bai Yu looked at Ling Jingxian’s distorted pretty face, and her heart which had been depressed for a long time suddenly calmed down. She deliberately asked with a smile, “Miss Eighth, please take a good look. Our lady is dressed like this, so she won’t be rude in front of the distinguished guests!”

Ling Jingxian squeezed out a smile: “Shu tángmei is so beautiful and well-dressed, how could it be rude.”

Bai Yu pretended to be relieved and let out a sigh of relief: “That’s good. It’s not in vain for Miss Eight to bother picking up dresses and accessories.”

Ling Jingxian: “…”

Bai Yu was so protective of her shortcomings, which made Ling Jingshu feel both comforted and amused. She let Bai Yu taunt Ling Jingxian a few words, and then smiled lightly: “It’s getting late, we should also go to Yonghe Hall.” Ling Jingxian’s interest when she came has been dispelled for the most part, and she responded with a sullen expression.

…

The sisters joined hands and soon arrived at Yonghe Hall.

At this time, there were already many people in the inner room of Yonghe Hall.

Old Lady Ling was still sitting on top. However, it was not the son and daughter-in-law who were sitting next to Old Lady Ling today, but the daughter Ling who had returned from a long way.

Madam Ling was twenty-eight years old this year. She was pampered and well-maintained. She looked younger than her actual age and had a rosy complexion. The appearance was not particularly beautiful, but there was the charming charm of a mature woman between her eyebrows and eyes.

The slightly raised eyebrows and the gleam in her eyes occasionally showed the same look as Old Lady Ling.

But the ruthless means were beyond the reach of Old Lady Ling.

For the sake of her status, she did not hesitate to push the niece of her natal family into the fire pit and used her own grandson to threaten her to submit. A few years later, she strangled her to death with a three-footed white silk…

“This is the Fifth brother’s daughter, Sister Shu!” Madam Ling’s smile was kind and her eyes were very kind: “Come here quickly, Let your gūgu take a good look.”