Chapter 5
Ling Jingxian’s tenderness was hardened and interrupted, and her smile was a bit awkward and stiff
For a moment, she didn’t know how to get her next words out
When Ling Jingshu saw her reaction like this, she was even more sure of what she thought in her heart, and only felt that Ling Jingxian was ridiculously selfish
Not bothering to beat around the bush with her, she said bluntly, “There’s only the two of us here, so if you have something to say, just say it!”
Ling Jingxian reddened with some embarrassment
Ling Jingshu raised her eyebrows and looked at Ling Jingxian with a smile on her face
With her understanding of Ling Jingxian, since she had come, those words that she had been calculating in her heart would be said no matter what
Unsurprisingly, Ling Jingxian held her tongue for half a day, and finally brazenly voiced her request: ”Cousin Shu, I love cousin Hong Hong with all my heart, and when my grandmother’s birthday is over, I’ll ask my mother to secretly bring up the matter of marriage with my aunt
You don’t want to steal Cousin Hong from me, okay?”
The Ling family had many cousins, and the most beautiful and outstanding one was the first daughter of the fifth house, Miss Ling Jiu
Some good people, behind the scenes, had given Ling Jingshu the title of the First Beauty of Dingzhou
Ling Jingxian and Ling Jingshu were of similar ages and were often compared
The most common thing I heard was: “The eighth young lady of your house has a beautiful face, but the ninth young lady is even better ” “I heard that the Ninth Miss is good at planting peonies, and most of the famous peonies in the Ling family’s peony garden are planted by the Ninth Miss ” “I really don’t know who’s lucky enough to be married to Miss Ling ” Ling Jingshu!
Ling Jingshu!
It’s always Ling Jingshu!
As long as there was a place where Ling Jingshu was present, she, Ling Jingxian, became an inconspicuous green leaf
She was cynical and unwilling in her heart, but there was nothing she could do about it
She was always looking for a chance to overpower Ling Jingshu
When Lu’s family came to visit, she fell in love with Lu Hong at first sight, and secretly swore that she would not 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 would be attracted by Ling Jingshu
After thinking about it for a while, she finally came up with this method
She had to make her feelings known first!
If Ling Jingshu knew her feelings, she would naturally have to be more distant from Lu Hong
Sure enough, it was like this
Ling Jingshu laughed instead of being angry: ”Cousin Xian saying these things is too ridiculous
I’ve been staying in the Autumn Water Pavilion for the past few days, and I haven’t even seen that Lu family cousin
Where does this word ‘rob’ come from?
Furthermore, who you like and who you want to marry is your business, what does it have to do with me
If this is why you came to me, it’s really ridiculous”
The sentences were sharp and unforgiving
Ling Jingxian was choked speechless
This cousin had always been gentle and supple, and occasionally did not say a word even when she suffered some muffled losses, which was why she had the cheek to come and make such an unconscionable request
Unexpectedly, Ling Jingshu reacted so forcefully and coldly
Ling Jingshu said coldly, “If cousin Xian has nothing else to do, please make yourself at home!”
Unceremoniously, she opened her mouth to shoo people away
Ling Jingxian could not care less about her face, pulling up Ling Jingshu’s hand, softly pleading, “Just now it was my fault for speaking improperly and upsetting you
I’ll apologize to you, so don’t be angry, okay?”However, I didn’t lie to you just now, every word I said came from my heart
We two sisters have been together for so many years, I have never begged you for anything, so just promise me this once!
As long as you stay away from Cousin Hong and don’t take care of him, even if you help me ” Self-talking and self-righteous
What makes her think that she would agree to such a selfish and utterly selfish request?
Ling Jingshu tugged at the corner of her lips in a sneer, about to categorically refuse without mercy, when a sudden flash of light came to her mind
In this life, she was no longer willing to be involved with Lu Hong!
In that case, why not help Ling Jingxian?
No, this is not right!
Even though the two of them were not on good terms, they were still cousins in the end and did not have any deep hatred
Knowing that the Lu family is a pit of fire, she just sat back and watched Ling Jingxian jump into it, always in the heart of the heart
Only a moment of hesitation, was Ling Jingxian seized the opportunity
Ling Jingxian’s eyes flashed with joy and relief, holding Ling Jingshu’s hand tightly: “Cousin Shu, if you don’t say anything, I’ll take that as a yes”
Ling Jingshu frowned, “When did I promise ” “In the future, if I get what I want, I will not forget your favor today”
Ling Jingxian ignored Ling Jingshu’s words and quickly said, “I’ve been here for so long, it’s time for me to go back, Cousin Shu have a good rest
Tomorrow morning I will come to find you and go with you to greet grandmother”
After saying this, he hurriedly got up and left
Ling Jingshu: “” After Ling Jingshu left, Bai Yu quickly walked in
Upon seeing Ling Jingshu’s unhappy face, Bai Yu immediately asked with concern, “What did eighth miss say to you?”
Ling Jingshu couldn’t help but grunt, “I don’t know what’s going on, don’t bother with her!”
Bai Yu listened in confusion
Ling Jingshu explained in concise words, “Cousin Xian fell in love with Cousin Lu at first sight, and today she specially came to beg me to stay away from Cousin Lu in the future”
Bai Yu: “” An angry look surfaced on Bai Yu’s pretty face, “How could eighth miss say that, it’s just too much”
How in the world could there be such reasoning
Not to mention that the young miss has yet to meet that Lu family’s young master, there is no way to talk about anything
Even if she had met him, and the young master of the Lu family had fallen in love with her own young lady, could it be that she had to give up her hand to the eighth young lady?
Or is this to be blamed on Miss?
Ling Jingshu was a bit annoyed, but when she looked at Bai Yu, who was indignant for herself, the annoyance quickly dispersed: “It’s just a matter of a little thing, it’s really not worth getting angry”
After a pause, she faintly said, “In fact, even if she doesn’t say anything, I will also stay away from that young master Lu”
I only wish to be a stranger forever in this life
Ling Jingshu slightly lowered her eyelids, hiding all the emotions under her eyes
Early in the morning of the second day, Ling Jingxian did come early
As soon as they met, they affectionately called out Cousin Shu, and then took the initiative to select clothes and jewelry for Ling JingshuCousin Shu, come, try this lotus root colored dress
And this set of red gold and ruby head jewelry”
Ling Jingxian raised a brilliant and bright smile, enthusiastic
Bai Yu watched from the sidelines, really sulking
This lotus root color is a bit dark and not bright enough, when picking the fabric that day, it was left over from the picking of several young ladies in the mansion
Miss good-tempered did not care to take back, made into dresses and skirts have never been worn
There is also that set of red gold and ruby head jewelry, is Ling old lady New Year’s reward
Although the workmanship is exquisite, but also looks old-fashioned
Ling Jingxian picked these out with no good intentions at all
Bai Yu coughed, politely opened her mouth and said, “Eighth miss, or another pick another ” “Cousin Xian’s vision is naturally good”
Ling Jingshu smilingly interrupted Bai Yu, “Just wear this one
Bai Yu, come and wait for me to change and freshen up”
Bai Yu responded helplessly, gritting her teeth in her heart
When she received the dress from Ling Jingxian’s hands, she couldn’t help but sneer in the end, “Eighth Miss really does have a good eye
Our young lady dressed like this today, I think it will definitely leave a ‘deep’ impression on everyone”
Bai Yu deliberately bit the word profound heavily
No matter how much Ling Jingxian’s small mind was, she hadn’t cultivated to the realm where her face was thick and her heart was dark and she didn’t show any emotion, so she was immediately embarrassed
Ling Jingshu made a wink at Bai Yu without moving
Bai Yu had to stop talking and quickly waited for Ling Jingshu to change her clothes and freshen up
When the cleaned up Ling Jingshu appeared in front of her, Ling Jingxian’s eyes widened in surprise
The not-so-flattering lotus root color was surprisingly good looking on Ling Jingshu’s body
Her fair jade-like cheeks were reflected in a light pink color
Like clouds of hair pulled into a beautiful Ling Yun bun, a full set of red gold and ruby head jewelry to wear neatly, showing a far better than the same age of the girl’s dignity and stability
Although not as stunning as in the past, but more and more enduring, so that people can not move their eyes
Obviously deliberately picked the dull color dress and style of old-fashioned jewelry, but Ling Jingshu wear on the body, still gorgeous champion of the crowd to capture the hearts of people
Ling Jingxian’s heart was cynical and hateful, her eyes were almost glaring out
Bai Yu looked at Ling Jingxian’s somewhat distorted face, and her stifled heart suddenly flattened after half a day
Deliberately smiling, she asked, “Please have a good look at the eighth young lady, our young lady dressed like this, she won’t be rude when she arrives in front of her honored guests!”
Ling Jingxian squeezed out a smile, “Cousin Shu is outstandingly beautiful and well-dressed, how could she be rude”
Bai Yu pretended to be relieved and sighed in relief, “That’s good
It’s not in vain that eighth young miss took the trouble to pick out clothes and jewelry”
Ling Jingxian: “” Bai Yu being so protective of her shortcomings made Ling Jingshu feel both nestled and amused
Indulgently, she allowed Bai Yu to taunt Ling Jingxian for a few moments, then smiled faintly and said, “It’s getting late, we should go to Yonghe Hall as well”
Ling Jingxian’s excitement when she arrived had already been mostly dampened, and she responded with a dismayed expression
The two sisters held hands and soon arrived at Yonghe Hall
At this time, there were already quite a few people in the inner hall of Yonghe Hall
Old Mrs Ling was still sitting at the top
However, today, the one sitting beside old lady Ling was not her son or daughter-in-law, but her daughter Ling who had returned from afar
Ling’s twenty-eight years old this year, pampered and well-maintained, looking younger than her actual age, her color is rosy
Appearance is not particularly beautiful, however, between the eyebrows and eyes own mature woman’s moving charm
The pair of slightly raised eyebrows and the occasional light between the eyes, and Ling old lady is the same
But the cruel and desperate means, is Ling old lady can not be expected
For the sake of her own position, she did not hesitate to push her niece into the fire, and used her child’s life to blackmail her into submission
A few years later, she personally strangled her to death with three feet of white silk This is Fifth Brother’s daughter, Sister Shu, isn’t it!”
Ling’s smile was affectionate, her gaze very kind: “Come over quickly, let auntie take a good look”