Chapter 4: Falling in Love

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The memories hidden deep in my mind whistled and attacked sharply, tearing the scars in my heart and revealing the bloody pain.

Ling Jingshu's eyes flashed with self-mockery and pain, and her chest seemed to be pressed by a huge rock, and she was almost suffocated.

Bai Yu was the most careful and sensitive. She had already noticed the abnormality of Ling Jingshu and asked with concern: "Miss, what's wrong with you? Do you feel uncomfortable somewhere?"

Ling Jingshu stretched out her hand tremblingly: "Bai Yu, let me lean on you for a while."

She hugged Bai Yu and buried her head in Bai Yu's warm chest, with her shoulders slightly shaking.

Her mother died early, and her twin brothers were blind and needed someone to take care of them. As the eldest sister, she had to protect her younger brothers, try her best to show her favor for her grandmother, and stand firm in the eyes of her stepmother, aunt, and cousins.

She was very careful and cautious, and dared not make any mistakes. When she encountered something wronged and sad, she had no one to talk to, so she could only lean on Bai Yu's arms and cry quietly for a while.

Bai Yu subconsciously hugged the delicate body in her arms.

Listening to Ling Jingshu's suppressed sobbing, Bai Yu's heart was also tightened, and she comforted her softly: "Miss, what's the matter? If you have anything, you might as well tell me. Although I am unable to share your worries, I can always share some of your worries."

The gentle whispers in her ears were as warm as in her memories.

Ling Jingshu's crying gradually stopped, she sat up straight, wiped her tears with her sleeves, and slowly said: "I'm fine, I just feel uncomfortable, I'll be fine after crying for a while."

The biggest advantage of Bai Yu is that she never talks too much. If Ling Jingshu doesn't want to talk, she won't ask more, and follow Ling Jingshu's words and say: "It's okay. Miss, take a good rest, I'll go to the kitchen to cook some porridge."

The meals of the masters of the Ling Mansion are all prepared and delivered by the big kitchen. There is a small kitchen in each courtyard, which is convenient for boiling some hot water and making some snacks. It is okay to cook alone, but you have to bear the expenses yourself.

Ling Jingshu is weak and should not eat too greasy and meaty food. It is best to drink some light porridge.

Ling Jingshu also felt hungry and nodded with a smile.

After Bai Yu left, Ling Jingshu restrained her smile and said to herself silently: Ling Jingshu, tears are useless except for making people who love you anxious and worried.

From now on, she will no longer cry weakly and helplessly, and must face everything that is coming.

......

Ling Jingshu "recovered" in Qiushui Pavilion and lay on the bed for three days.

The population of the fifth room is not small. Ling Wuye has four children in total. The eldest son Ling Ting is born by the concubine Xia Yi Niang, Ling Jingshu's sister and brother are the legitimate children of the original wife Yao, and Ling Yu is born by Li, who is only six years old this year.

Ling Wuye was a famous and romantic man. He spent the whole day drinking, writing poems, calling friends and hanging out outside. He never asked about her health. Stepmother Li came once for the sake of face. She only sat for a while, said a few words and left.

Ling Ting and Ling Yu were busy studying every day, so they naturally had no time to see her.

Only Ling Xiao came to see her three times a day, once in the morning, noon and evening, and came more punctually than eating.

The difference between close and distant relatives can be seen at a glance.

Ling Jingshu did not feel disappointed or sad. She would repay those who treated her sincerely. Why should she care about the words and deeds of those who did not care about her?

Old Lady Ling also sent Mo Kui to come twice.

Mo Kui spoke quite tactfully, implicitly hinting that Ling Jingshu should get well soon.

There were distinguished guests in the mansion, and it was really impolite for Ling Jingshu to avoid showing up. Old Lady Ling did not say it, but she was actually a little unhappy in her heart.

Ling Jingshu did not pretend not to understand Mo Kui's hint, and smiled and said: "Thank you, sister Mo Kui, for your reminder. Speaking of which, my body is really not good. I have been lying in bed for the past few days, which makes my grandmother worried. Please go back and report for me, sister Mo Kui, I will go to pay my respects to my grandmother tomorrow morning."

As she said that, she winked at Bai Yu.

Bai Yu immediately stuffed the prepared purse into Mo Kui's hand and whispered affectionately: "Please, Miss Mo Kui, say a few good words for our young lady in front of the old lady."

Mo Kui pretended to refuse a few words before accepting it.

After Mo Kui left, Bai Yu sighed worriedly: "Miss, what Mo Kui said just now is very clear. You have been avoiding showing up, and the old lady is unhappy."

In this Ling Mansion, Old Lady Ling is the sky above everyone's head. If you want to live well in the mansion, you must not make Old Lady Ling unhappy.

Ling Jingshu knew this truth well without Bai Yu's reminder. No matter how much she resented Old Lady Ling's coldness and ruthlessness, she could not show it. She had to do her best to please Old Lady Ling as she had done in the past.

Otherwise, she would fall into a real dilemma.

"I know what to do." Ling Jingshu smiled at Bai Yu, with confidence between her eyebrows: "Don't worry."

Seeing Ling Jingshu's confident smile, Bai Yu's uneasy heart calmed down.

"Miss," Xuancao came in and reported: "Miss Eighth is here to see you."

......

Ling Jingxian walked in with a brisk pace, smiling and calling her cousin.

Today, Ling Jingxian was wearing a goose yellow dress, with a light makeup on her face, radiant, charming and lovely. A pair of eyes flashed with a strange look.

Ling Jingshu's eyes flashed with a sarcastic smile.

When the girl first started to fall in love, her joy was almost written on her face...she must have looked this stupid back then!

Ling Jingxian and her had never been on good terms, so he came here to "visit" her today, obviously with ulterior motives.

As expected, after Ling Jingxian chatted for a few times, she quickly brought the topic to the Lu family's cousin: "...Cousin Shu, you have been staying at home these past few days, and I haven't seen him yet. Come on, Cousin Hong!"

Cousin Hong... what he called was really affectionate.

Ling Jingshu twitched the corners of her lips, but there was no smile in her eyes. She replied casually: "Why do you need to ask about such an obvious thing? I've never seen it before. Why did cousin Xian suddenly mention this? Could it be that this cousin Is there something wrong, brother?”

Ling Jingxian bit her lip, and a blush appeared on her face: "There's nothing wrong. It's just...just..."

Even for a long time, he didn't say the following words.

Ling Jingshu looked at Ling Jingxian pretending with cold eyes.

When the Lu family came to the Ling family in the previous life, she greeted them along with everyone else. Then, she and Lu Hong fell in love at first sight. Lu Hong only has eyes for her and can no longer tolerate anyone else. Although Ling Jingxian fell in love with Lu Hong, it was a pity that Luohua was ruthless. He could only watch helplessly as she and Lu Honghua fell in love before and under the moon.

Lu Hong asked Ling to propose marriage for him. As a stepmother, Ling's relationship with Lu Hong has always been lukewarm. Lu Hong fell in love with her maternal niece, so Ling was naturally happy to see this happen, and quickly proposed marriage to Mrs. Ling.

Mrs. Ling agreed without much hesitation.

The Lu family is a famous family in the Great Zhou Dynasty. Although the Ling family is not bad, compared with the Lu family, it is far behind. When Ling married into the Lu family, she was just a stepmother. Now that the legitimate eldest son of the Lu family wants to marry the granddaughter of the Ling family, how could the Ling family not agree?

What's more, Lu Hong is young, handsome, personable, and knowledgeable. Standing together with Ling Jingshu, they were like a match made in heaven, and they would never humiliate Ling Jingshu. Furthermore, Ling Jingshu married into the Lu family, and her mother-in-law was her biological aunt, so she would not treat her harshly.

Mrs. Ling also has some selfish motives that are not shared by outsiders. The Ling family married far away and was a step-brother. Her relationship with her step-son was cold, which was always a hidden danger. The niece of her mother's family has become a daughter-in-law, and she will definitely be on Ling's side in the future. Ling's control of the middle feed can also be smoother and easier.

Old Mrs. Ling made the decision and decided on the marriage. Fifth Master Ling was quite satisfied with the Lu family's family background, and he admired Lu Hong's literary talents very much, and he was also happy to see the marriage come to fruition.

At that time, who could have thought that this "good relationship" that everyone praised would end up like that?

...

My mind wanders and I think a little too far.

Just for now. In this life, she has been avoiding showing up. Lu Hong hadn't met her yet, so naturally there was no story about love at first sight. The person who met Lu Hong first was Ling Jingxian!

She thought that she might have guessed Ling Jingxian's purpose...

Ling Jingxian felt coy for a moment, and finally plucked up the courage to say, "Cousin Shu, I have something important to say to you."

Ling Jingshu glanced at Ling Jingxian with a half-smile, and her insightful look made Ling Jingxian feel guilty and lowered her head subconsciously.

"Bai Yu, you guys get out of here first. You are not allowed to come in without my instructions." Ling Jingshu ordered lightly.

The maids quickly withdrew.

Ling Jingshu and Ling Jingxian were the only two people left in the room.

Ling Jingshu looked at Ling Jingxian and said calmly: "Cousin Xian, if you have anything to say, you can finally say it now!"

Ling Jingxian blushed and whispered: "Cousin Shu, I will be haircut in May."

After getting haircut, it’s time to talk about marriage.

Ling Jingshu's eyes flashed slightly, and she suddenly said: "Cousin Xian, do you like that cousin Hong?"

Ling Jingxian: "..."

Being suddenly told something that was on her mind, no matter how scheming Ling Jingxian was, she was still a young girl waiting to be married, and her pretty face suddenly turned red. But he didn't deny it.

After a long while, Ling Jingxian whispered: "Cousin Shu, I'm not afraid that you will laugh at me. In the past two years, I have been traveling with my mother as a guest, and I have met some young men of the same age. But I have never thought about it. Three days ago, I fell in love with Cousin Hong from the first moment I saw him.”

"He was as handsome as jade, just like the bright moon in the sky. When he smiled at me, my heart almost jumped out of my chest. In the past few days, I felt like I was possessed by a demon, always thinking about he......"

Listening to Ling Jingxian's emotional confession of her feelings, she seemed to see her innocent and foolish self back then.

Ling Jingshu felt a little unstable and interrupted Ling Jingxian impatiently: "Cousin Xian likes cousin Hong. You should tell your mother quietly and try to find a way to facilitate the marriage. Tell me what to do?"