Chapter 7 Lu Hong

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In March, the grass grows and the warblers fly, the flowers bloom, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and grass.

It is the best time of the year.

People at that time loved peonies, and the peonies in Luoyang, the capital of the Zhou Dynasty, were even more famous. There were also people who loved peonies in Dingzhou. Those with rich and luxurious families often considered building a peony garden as an elegant thing.

The Ling family's peony garden is very famous in Dingzhou, with dozens of famous peonies of various colors. This year, the latest variety of multi-color peonies was planted, which bloomed in March, a month earlier than the usual flowering period, and became famous for a while. It aroused the curiosity of many people, and they sent visiting cards to visit and enjoy the flowers.

As Mrs. Ling's birthday was approaching, the whole family was busy preparing for the birthday banquet and had no time to entertain guests, so they had to politely refuse the invitation. This made people more curious and they secretly asked which gardener grew it. When they learned that it was the nine young ladies of the Ling Mansion who grew the multi-colored peony, Ling Jingshu's reputation became more and more famous in Dingzhou City.

Ling Jingshu has been recuperating in Qiushui Pavilion these days, so she naturally doesn't know these things. Even if she knew, she wouldn't take it to heart.

She experienced all kinds of painful hardships in her previous life and died in humiliation. Now she is reborn, and she is no longer the carefree girl in the boudoir. All she thinks about is how to take revenge, so how can she have the leisure to pay attention to these false names.

There are three gardeners in the peony garden, which covers an area of ​​about ten acres. There are also some servants who do miscellaneous things. Seeing Ling Jingshu enter the garden, they all lightened their hands and feet and quietly retreated.

It is not the peony season yet, and the peonies in the peony garden have not yet bloomed. Everywhere you look are lush branches and leaves, and buds of different colors dotted in between, which are unique in charm.

Ling Jingshu walked slowly in the path, her eyes lingering casually, and her mood gradually relaxed.

Bai Yu followed Ling Jingshu and said with a smile: "Miss, the pot of multi-color peony you grafted and cultivated last year has bloomed. Miss has been staying in Qiushui Pavilion these days, and has not seen it with her own eyes!"

Ling Jingshu stretched her brows and raised the corners of her lips: "Okay, I'll go and see it now."

The large-scale planting is ordinary peony varieties, and the real famous peonies are mostly potted. Rare varieties of peonies are carefully cultivated by many methods such as division, grafting, cuttings, and layering.

Ling Jingshu has liked peonies since she was a child, and she specially learned the method of peony cultivation from a skilled gardener. She is clever and has great wisdom and talent. In just a few years, she has surpassed her teacher.

Many famous peonies, such as Baiyujingyumokuiyaohuang, are placed in the northeast corner of the garden. Most of the maids in Ling's house are named after them.

Ling Jingshu usually spends almost all her free time in the peony garden, except for reading, calligraphy, piano practice and learning rules. Most of these peonies are carefully cultivated by Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu stopped in front of a pot of peony.

This pot of precious and rare multi-color peony is commonly known as Erqiao, also known as Luoyang Jin.

The preciousness of Luoyang Jin lies in the fact that two different colors of flowers bloom on the same branch. Not only are the colors of the flowers different, but the branches and leaves on both sides are also completely different. It's like two completely different peonies merged into one. It's amazing.

The pink and white flowers are graceful, the purple and red flowers are delicate and bright, the flowers are as big as a bowl, the petals are warm and thick, and the colors are gorgeous and complex.

The emerald green leaves are shining like emerald.

Ling Jingshu leaned forward slightly, and the refreshing fragrance rushed towards her, refreshing her heart.

She took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and inhaled the faint fragrance into her stomach. The corners of her lips raised high.

......

The sudden sound of footsteps broke the silence.

Who is it?

Ling Jingshu did not stand up straight, but just turned her head slightly.

The bright afternoon sun fell on her jade-like delicate and shiny face, her black eyes sparkled like gems, and a strand of naughty hair gently hung on the side of her face. The smile on her rosy lips has not yet been restrained, like a flower blooming.

The bright and beautiful peony could not take away her grace, and a smile was enough to make the flowers pale in comparison.

All this was so beautiful that it didn't seem real, like a dream.

The young man in brocade clothes who suddenly appeared stood there in a daze, forgetting to move. His eyes were fixed on the girl in the flowers, unable to move away.

The young man's heart, which had never been moved for many years, was beating fast at this moment.

Against the light, Ling Jingshu couldn't see the face of the person who came. But in the past few years, this person's voice, appearance and smile have been deeply engraved in her heart, and she has never forgotten it.

Like a thunderclap, in an instant, blood rushed to her mind.

Lu Hong!

How dare you appear in front of me!

How dare you come to see me!

......

It was only a short moment, but time seemed to stand still and stagnated at this moment.

Bai Yu coughed lightly and broke the silence in a low voice: "Miss, this should be the cousin of the Lu family."

The inner garden of the Ling Mansion is not open to everyone. Although it was a strange face, he walked in casually. It was obviously the cousin of the Lu family, Lu Hong, mentioned by Ling Jingxian.

The boy was about fifteen or sixteen years old, with a slender figure, wearing a light blue brocade, sword eyebrows, star eyes, nose like a hanging gallbladder, lips like red, and a face like a crown of jade.

Ling Xiao was also very handsome, but compared to the young man in front of him, he lacked that lively and energetic look.

No wonder Ling Jingxian ignored the girl's reserve and begged her master. This young cousin is indeed a handsome young man like no other...

Bai Yu secretly admired her in her heart, but when her eyes fell on Ling Jingshu's face, she couldn't help but be startled.

His expression was stiff and his eyes were cold. It's not like meeting a distinguished guest, but like meeting a sworn enemy...

"Bai Yu, let's go!" Ling Jingshu forced herself to lower her eyelids, and there was nothing wrong in her calm tone.

Bai Yu hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Miss, since we have met, let's say hello! It seems a bit rude to leave like this."

Those who come are guests! What's more, this young cousin is the eldest son of the Lu family and has a distinguished status. Even for the sake of Ling's face, we can't neglect it. Otherwise, Mrs. Ling would definitely be unhappy if she found out.

Bai Yu didn't need to say these words, Ling Jingshu also knew them well.

After this hesitation, Lu Hong had already walked over.

You can't avoid it even if you want to!

Ling Jingshu composed herself and looked up.

Lu Hong's appearance is excellent, and his temperament is even more outstanding. When walking, there is no hurry or slowness, and the demeanor is graceful.

It was this grace that fascinated the noble princess of the Zhou Dynasty. She is willing to bear the reputation of stealing her husband, but also wants to keep him in the princess's house...

"I have met both of the cousins ​​in Ling's house. You must be Shu's cousin from the fifth room!" Lu Hong stopped two meters away, clasped his fists in his hands and made a common gesture: "My surname is Lu. Just call me Hong."

Gentle, courteous and personable. The etiquette is thorough and impeccable.

In comparison, Ling Jingshu's reaction was much colder, and she responded casually: "It turns out to be my cousin from the Lu family."

The reluctant look on his face was clearly visible.

Lu Hong bumped into a soft nail and was not angry. A slightly eager gaze fell firmly on Ling Jingshu's unusually cold and pretty face: "My second brother and I went to Ling's house with our mother as guests. We heard that Shu's cousin was ill and had never been able to see her. We felt very regretful. Today is finally the day. I met my cousin Shu.”

As he spoke, he was secretly annoyed in his heart.

He actually wasted three days in vain?

You should have visited her on the first day you arrived. This way I can get to know her sooner.

...

Those familiar eyes made Ling Jingshu's suppressed resentment and hatred surge in her chest again.

Day after day of waiting, day after day of despair, struggling in endless humiliation and pain. Waiting day and night for his return to save her from danger. But what was waiting for him was the bad news that he had another heart.

How much I loved him back then, I hated him so much later.

How could she deal with him as if nothing had happened?

She wished she could stab him in the chest with a sharp blade in her hand!

Lu Hong was immersed in inexplicable excitement and joy. He didn't notice Ling Jingshu's silence for a moment, and continued with a smile: "On the first day I came here, I heard my grandmother talking about you. I heard that you are good at cultivating famous peonies, and you also plant The multi-colored peonies came out. I went to my home to observe the flowers and took a break for half an hour after lunch. Unexpectedly, I met you here. "

Lu Hong waited for a moment, but when Ling Jingshu didn't speak, he finally realized that something was wrong. When he met Ling Jingshu's cold and hostile eyes, he became more and more confused.

The two met for the first time. He always observes etiquette and does not dare to offend the beautiful lady. Why does she have such a bad attitude?

"Cousin Shu," Lu Hong suppressed the confusion in his heart and tried his best to show his best demeanor: "I have liked peonies since I was a child, and the Lu family has also planted many famous peonies, but this multi-color peony is not easy to grow. I wonder if I can ask my cousin Shu for some advice?”

After giving advice once, you can shamelessly ask for advice a second time...

Ling Jingshu refused expressionlessly; "This is my unique secret skill and will never be passed on to others."

Lu Hong: "..."

The smile on Lu Hong's face froze.

Growing up, I met a lot of boudoir girls. Some were shy and timid, some were dignified and polite, and some were bolder, and looked at him affectionately and secretly.

It was the first time in my life that I took the initiative to strike up a conversation and show my goodwill like today, only to be met with disappointment.

Embarrassed, embarrassed, angry, annoyed... I want to walk away, but I can't move.

All kinds of complicated emotions were intertwined, making the arrogant young master of the Lu family freeze on the spot, not knowing how to react.

Ling Jingshu let out a fierce breath of anger, feeling very happy in her heart, and said lightly: "Bai Yu, let's go back."

As he said that, he walked past Lu Hong without even looking at him.

Bai Yu was stunned for a moment and hurriedly chased after him.

Only Lu Hong was left, standing there blankly, watching the beautiful lady's graceful but indifferent figure go away.

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