Luoyang Brocade - Chapter 5

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: “Cousin Shu, I love Cousin Hong 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 Cousin Hong, okay?”

There are many cousins ​​in the Ling family, and the most beautiful is Miss Ling Jiu, 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 are about the same age and are often compared. The most often heard is: “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 is Ling Jingshu, Ling Jingxian becomes an inconspicuous green leaf. She was jealous, but she was helpless. On weekdays, 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 shows 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: “Cousin Xian, 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 cousin has always been gentle and submissive, and she doesn’t say a word when she eats a lot of stuff occasionally, that’s 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, “Cousin Xian, if you have nothing else to do, please do it 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 the 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 cousin Hong 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 is not on good terms, they are still cousins, and there is no deep hatred. Knowing that the Lu family is 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: “Cousin, 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, cousin Shu, 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: “Cousin Xian fell in love with cousin of the Lu family at first sight, so she came today to beg me especially to stay away from the cousin 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, everything is impossible to talk about. 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 affectionately. Cousin Sheng, then took the initiative to choose clothes and jewelry for Ling Jingshu.

“Cousin Shu, 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 is a bit dark and not bright enough. When picking the fabric that day, it was a few young ladies in the house who picked the rest. The young lady took it back with a good temper and didn’t care about it. She has never worn it since it was made into a dress.

There is also the set of red gold and ruby ​​head and face jewelry that Mrs. Ling gave as a gift during the Chinese New Year. Although the workmanship is exquisite, it also looks 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…”

“Cousin Xian 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, gritted 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 to 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 looks surprisingly good on Ling Jingshu’s body. The pale, jade-like cheeks were reflected in a faint pink. The hair like clouds 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 is not as stunning as in the past, it is more attractive and makes 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 gorgeous. Breathtaking.

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 that 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 you won’t be rude in front of the distinguished guests!”

Ling Jingxian squeezed out a smile: “Cousin Shu 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 Yonghetang.” 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 Yonghetang.

At this time, there were already many people in the inner hall of Yonghetang.

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

Ling Shi 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 Mrs. Ling.

But the ruthless means were beyond the reach of Mrs. Ling.

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

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