Chapter 5 Thoughts

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

I didn't know how to say the next words for a moment.

Seeing her reaction, Ling Jingshu confirmed what she was thinking, and felt that Ling Jingxian was ridiculously selfish. Not bothering to talk in circles with her, he said bluntly: "There are only two of us here. If you have anything to say, just say it!"

Ling Jingxian blushed with embarrassment.

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

Based on her understanding of Ling Jingxian, now that she is here, she will say what she has been planning in her heart no matter what.

As expected, Ling Jingxian held it in for a long time and finally made her request shamelessly: "Cousin Shu, I love cousin Hong with all my heart. When my grandmother's birthday is over, I will beg my mother to discuss the marriage with my aunt secretly... .Please don’t compete with me for cousin Hong, okay?”

There are many cousins ​​in the Ling family, and the most beautiful one is Miss Ling Jiu, the legitimate daughter of the fifth room. Someone with bad intentions secretly gave Ling Jingshu the title of the most beautiful woman in Dingzhou.

Ling Jingxian and Ling Jingshu are similar in age and are often compared. The most common one I hear is: "The eighth lady of your house was born with beautiful appearance, intelligence and beauty, but the ninth lady is even better..."

"I heard that Miss Ninth is good at growing peonies. Most of the famous peonies in the Ling Family Peony Garden were grown by Miss Ninth..."

"I wonder which son is lucky enough to marry Miss Ling Jiu..."

Ling Jingshu! Ling Jingshu! It’s always Ling Jingshu!

As long as Ling Jingshu is around, Ling Jingxian becomes an inconspicuous green leaf. She was jealous and unwilling to give up, but there was nothing she could do about it. I work hard on weekdays, always thinking of finding opportunities to overpower Ling Jingshu.

This time when the Lu family came to visit, she fell in love with Lu Hong at first sight and secretly vowed not to marry him unless he was Lu Hong. Although she didn't want to admit it, she knew very well that once Ling Jingshu showed up, Lu Hong's attention would be attracted to Ling Jingshu... After much thought, she finally came up with this method.

She needs to express her feelings first!

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

...

Sure enough.

Ling Jingshu smiled instead of being angry: "It's ridiculous for Cousin Xian to say these things. I have been staying in Qiushui Pavilion these past few days and have never seen that cousin of the Lu family. Where does the word 'rob' come from? Besides, who you like and want to marry is none of your business, and it has nothing to do with me. It’s really ridiculous if you come to me just for this.”

Every sentence is sharp and merciless.

Ling Jingxian was choked and speechless.

This cousin has always been gentle and docile, and would occasionally suffer without saying a word, so she came here shamelessly and made such an unreasonable request... Unexpectedly, Ling Jingshu reacted so hard and coldly.

Ling Jingshu said coldly: "If Cousin Xian has nothing else to do, please do it yourself!" She opened her mouth to chase people away without politeness.

Ling Jingxian didn't care about her face anymore. She took Ling Jingshu's hand and begged softly: "It was my fault just now. I said something inappropriate and made you unhappy. I'll help 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 have been two sisters for so many years, and I have never asked you for anything. Just promise me this time! As long as you stay away from Cousin Hong, If you ignore him, even if you help me..."

Self-talk, self-righteousness.

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

Ling Jingshu twitched the corners of her lips sarcastically, and was about to refuse without mercy when an idea suddenly flashed in her mind.

In this life, she never wants to have anything to do with Lu Hong! In this case, why not lend a helping hand to Ling Jingxian?

No, this is inappropriate!

Even though the relationship between the two is not harmonious, they are still cousins ​​after all, and there is no deep hatred between them. She knew clearly that the Lu family was a pit of fire, but she just sat back and watched Ling Jingxian jump in. She couldn't bear it...

After just this moment of hesitation, Ling Jingxian seized the opportunity.

Ling Jingxian's eyes shone with joy and relief, and she held Ling Jingshu's hand tightly: "Cousin Shu, if you don't speak, I will take it as your promise."

Ling Jingshu frowned: "When will I agree..."

"If I get my wish in the future, I will never forget your kindness today." Ling Jingxian ignored Ling Jingshu's words and said quickly: "I have been here for so long, it's time to go back. Cousin Shu, have a good rest. I will come to see you tomorrow morning, and You go together to pay your respects to grandma."

After saying that, he stood up and left in a hurry.

Ling Jingshu: "..."

After Ling Jingxian left, Bai Yu quickly walked in. When he saw Ling Jingshu's unhappy expression, Bai Yu immediately asked with concern: "What did Miss Eight tell you?"

Ling Jingshu couldn't help but snorted: "I don't know what to say, I'm too lazy to pay attention to her!"

Bai Yu was confused when he heard this.

Ling Jingshu explained in concise words: "Cousin Xian fell in love with my cousin from the Lu family at first sight. She came here specifically to beg me today to stay away from my cousin from 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 really too much."

There is no such truth in the world.

Not to mention that the young lady has not met the young master of the Lu family, there is no point in talking about anything. Even if they meet, if the young master of the Lu family likes their young lady, should they give him to the eighth young lady? Or should they blame the young lady for this?

Ling Jingshu was a little angry, but when she saw Bai Yu who was indignant for her, her anger quickly dissipated: "Forget it, it's just a small matter, it's really not worth getting angry about."

After a pause, she said lightly: "In fact, even if she didn't say it, I would stay away from the young master Lu."

I just hope that we will never be strangers in this life.

Ling Jingshu lowered her eyelids slightly, hiding all the emotions in her eyes.

......

On the morning of the second day, Ling Jingxian really came early.

As soon as they met, she called her cousin Shu affectionately, and then took the initiative to choose clothes and jewelry for Ling Jingshu.

"Cousin Shu, come and try this lotus-colored dress. And this set of red gold and ruby ​​head jewelry." Ling Jingxian smiled brightly and enthusiastically.

Bai Yu was watching from the side, feeling really upset.

This lotus color is a bit dark and not bright enough. When the fabric was selected that day, it was the leftovers from the young ladies in the mansion. The young lady was good-tempered and took it back without making a fuss. After it was made into a dress, she never wore it.

And the set of red gold and ruby ​​head ornaments was given by Old Lady Ling during the New Year. Although the workmanship is exquisite, it also looks a bit old-fashioned.

Ling Jingxian picked these without any good intentions.

Bai Yu coughed and said tactfully: "Eighth Miss, you should pick another one..."

"Cousin Xian's vision is naturally good." Ling Jingshu interrupted Bai Yu with a smile: "Just wear this one. Bai Yu, come and help me change clothes and put on makeup."

Bai Yu responded helplessly, gritting her teeth in her heart. When she took the dress from Ling Jingxian, she couldn't help but sneer: "Miss Eight really has good taste. Our lady is dressed like this today, I think she will definitely leave a 'deep' impression on everyone."

Bai Yu deliberately emphasized the word "deep".

No matter how many little thoughts Ling Jingxian had, she had not yet cultivated to the level of being thick-skinned and black-hearted without showing any emotion, and she was immediately embarrassed.

Ling Jingshu winked at Bai Yu calmly.

Bai Yu had to shut up and quickly helped Ling Jingshu change clothes and put on makeup.

When Ling Jingshu, who had dressed up, appeared in front of her, Ling Jingxian opened her eyes wide in surprise.

The not-so-pleasing lotus color looked surprisingly good on Ling Jingshu. Her white jade-like cheeks were set off by a faint pink. Her cloud-like hair was tied into a beautiful Lingyun bun, and a set of red gold and ruby ​​head jewelry was neatly worn, showing a dignified and calm girl far superior to her peers.

Although not as stunning as before, it is more attractive and makes people unable to take their eyes off it...

Even though she deliberately chose a dull dress and old-fashioned jewelry, Ling Jingshu still looked stunning when she wore it.

Ling Jingxian was jealous and hateful, and her eyes almost popped out.

Bai Yu looked at Ling Jingxian's distorted face, and her anger that had been suppressed for a long time suddenly calmed down. She deliberately smiled and asked: "Please take a good look at our lady dressed like this, it won't be rude in front of the distinguished guests!"

Ling Jingxian forced a smile: "Cousin Shu is beautiful and well-dressed, how could it be rude."

Bai Yu pretended to be relieved and breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good. It's worth it for Miss Eight to take the trouble to pick the dress and jewelry."

Ling Jingxian: "..."

Bai Yu was so protective of her shortcomings that Ling Jingshu felt touched and amused. Indulgently, Bai Yu let Ling Jingxian ridicule a few words, and then smiled faintly: "It's getting late, we should go to Yonghe Hall."

Ling Jingxian's interest when she came here had been mostly dispelled, and she responded with a sullen look.

......

The two sisters walked hand in hand and soon arrived at Yonghe Hall.

At this time, there were already quite a few people in the inner hall of Yonghe Hall.

Old Lady Ling was still sitting at the top. However, the one sitting next to Old Lady Ling today was not her son and daughter-in-law, but her daughter Ling who had returned from afar.

Ling was 28 years old this year. She was well-fed and well-maintained. She looked younger than her actual age and had a ruddy complexion. Her appearance was not particularly beautiful, but her eyebrows and eyes had the charming charm of a mature woman.

The slightly raised eyebrows and the occasional gleam in her eyes were exactly the same as Old Lady Ling.

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

For the sake of his own position, he did not hesitate to push his niece into the fire pit, and threatened her to submit with the life of her child. A few years later, he personally strangled her to death with a three-meter-long white silk...

"This is the fifth brother's daughter, Shujie'er!" Ling smiled kindly, her eyes were very kind: "Come here quickly, let your aunt take a good look."