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  Ling Jingxian's gentle and soft emotions were abruptly interrupted, her smile suddenly becoming somewhat awkward and stiff.

  For a moment, I didn't know how to say what came next out loud.

  Ling Jingxuan saw her reaction and was even more certain of what she thought, feeling that Ling Jingyan's selfishness was laughable. She didn't bother to beat around the bush with her anymore and said straightforwardly: "There are only two of us here, so just say whatever you want!"

  Ling Jingxian's face flushed with embarrassment.

  Ling Jingxu raised an eyebrow, looking at Ling Jingxuan with a hint of a smile that was not quite a smile.

  With her understanding of Ling Jingxian, since she had come, those words that had been turning over in her mind would be spoken out no matter what.

  As expected, Ling Jingyan was speechless for half a day before finally gathering the courage to make her request: "Jiutang younger sister, I have always liked Hong Shuige. After grandmother's birthday is over, I will ask my mother to secretly bring up the marriage proposal with your mother... can you please not compete with me for Hong Shuige?"

  The Ling family has many sisters, the most beautiful and outstanding one is the eldest daughter of the fifth house, Miss Ling Jiu. Some people secretly gave Ling Jingxu the title of the first beauty in Dingzhou.

  Ling Jingxian and Ling Jingxiu were often compared to each other due to their similar ages. The most common thing people would say was: "The eighth miss of the noble family is born with a beautiful appearance and a clever mind, but the ninth miss surpasses her by one step..."

  "It's said that Ninth Miss is skilled at cultivating peonies, and more than half of the famous peonies in the Ling family's peony garden were cultivated by Ninth Miss..."

  "I really don't know which family's son is so lucky as to have married Miss Lingjiu..."

  Ling Jingxuan! Ling Jingxuan! Always Ling Jingxuan!

  As long as Ling Jingxuan was around, Ling Jingyan became an inconspicuous green leaf. She harbored jealousy and resentment in her heart, but there was nothing she could do about it. Usually, she would muster up the courage to think of ways to surpass Ling Jingxuan.

  This time when the Lu family came to visit, she fell in love with Lu Xuan at first sight and secretly vowed not to marry anyone else. Although she was unwilling to admit it, she also knew that once Ling Jingxue appeared, Lu Xuan's attention would likely be drawn to her... After thinking about it, she finally came up with this plan.

  She must express her intention first!

  Ling Jingxu knew her mind and naturally kept a distance from Lu Hong.

  ......

  Indeed it is.

  Ling Jingxian smiled instead of getting angry: "Elder sister Yu said these words, it's really too ridiculous. These past few days I've been staying in the Autumn Water Pavilion, and I haven't even seen that Lu family cousin. Where did this 'snatching' character come from? Furthermore, who you like and want to marry is your business, what does it have to do with me? If you came looking for me just because of these things, it's really absurd."

  Cutting remarks, no quarter given.

  Ling Jingyan was so choked with anger that she couldn't speak a word.

  This younger cousin has always been gentle and obedient, occasionally suffering in silence, so she would have the nerve to come forward with such an unreasonable request... Unexpectedly, Ling Jingxu reacted strongly and coldly.

  Ling Jingyu said coldly: "If Eldest Sister Wian doesn't have anything else, then please leave!" and bluntly told her to get lost.

  Ling Jingxian couldn't care about her dignity anymore, pulled up Ling Jingxiu's hand and softly begged: "Just now it was my fault, I spoke inappropriately and made you unhappy. Let me apologize to you, don't be angry with me, okay?"

  "But I wasn't lying to you just now, every word I said came from the heart. For so many years, my sister and I have been together, and I've never asked you for anything before, so please agree with me this one time! As long as you stay away from Bo Tai Gege and don't bother him, that's already helping me..."

  Talking to oneself and being self-opinionated.

  What makes her think she would agree to such a selfish request?

  Ling Jingxu sneered and curled up the corner of her lips, just about to bluntly refuse without leaving any room for negotiation, when suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her mind.

  In this life, she no longer wants to have anything to do with Lu Hong! Since that's the case, why not lend Ling Jingyan a helping hand?

  No, this won't do!

  Although the two are not on good terms, they are still sisters after all, and there is no deep hatred. Knowing that the Lu family is a fire pit, she just watched Ling Jingyan jump in like this, it's always unbearable...

  Just this moment of hesitation was seized by Ling Jingyan.

  Ling Jingxian's eyes shone with joyful and relieved light, grasping Ling Jingxiu's hand tightly: "Jiě Xiū, if you don't say anything, I'll take it as your consent."

  Ling Jing's eyebrows furrowed: "When did I agree..."

  "In the future, if I get what I want, I will not forget your kindness today." Ling Jingxian ignored Ling Jingxuan's words and quickly said: "I've been here for so long, it's time for me to go back. Good rest, sister. Tomorrow morning I'll come find you, and we'll go together to pay respects to grandmother."

  Having said that, he hastily got up and left.

  Ling Jingxu: "......"

  After Ling Jingxian left, Bai Yu quickly walked in. When she saw Ling Jingyi's unhappy face, Bai Yu immediately asked with concern: "What did Eighth Miss say to you?"

  Ling Jingxu couldn't help but hum a sound: "I don't know what to say, too lazy to bother with her!"

  Bai Yu listened and was completely bewildered.

  Ling Jingyu explained in simple words: "Yan Tang sister fell in love with Lu Jia's brother at first sight, and came to beg me today, asking me to stay away from Lu Jia's brother in the future."

  Bai Yu: "......"

  Bai Yu's pretty face turned angry: "How can Eighth Miss say such a thing, it's really too much."

  Is there such a reason in the world?

  Not to mention that Miss had not seen the young master of Lu's family, everything was impossible to talk about. Even if they met, if the young master of Lu's family fell in love with his own miss, would he give her up to the eighth miss? Or, should this be blamed on Miss herself?

  Ling Jingxu was somewhat annoyed, looking at the white jade that was indignant for herself, but that annoyance dissipated quickly: "Forget it, a trivial matter, not worth getting angry about."

  She paused for a moment and said faintly: "Actually, even if she didn't say anything, I would still keep a distance from that Mr. Lu."

  May we be strangers in this life and forever.

  Ling Jingxian slightly lowered her eyelids, covering up all the emotions at the bottom of her eyes.

  ......

  On the second day, early in the morning, Ling Jingxian indeed came very early.

  As soon as they met, they warmly called out "Sister Ling" and took the initiative to help Ling Jing choose clothes and accessories.

  "Come, sister-in-law, try on this lotus-colored dress. And also this set of ruby and gold headdress." Ling Jingyan was beaming with a bright and beautiful smile, extremely enthusiastic.

  Bai Yu watched from the side, feeling extremely stifled.

  This lotus-colored fabric is a bit dull and not bright enough. When selecting fabrics during the day, it was left over by several young ladies in the mansion. The young lady with a good temper didn't mind taking it back and made it into a dress, but never wore it afterwards.

  There was also a set of ruby and gold headdress, which was given by Old Lady Ling during the New Year. Although the workmanship is exquisite, it looks old-fashioned.

  Ling Jingxian chose these, and she didn't have good intentions from the start.

  Bai Yu coughed softly and opened her mouth to say: "Eighth Miss, perhaps you should choose another one..."

  "Of course, Elder Sister's taste is good." Ling Jingxu smiled and interrupted Bai Yu: "Just wear this one. Bai Yu, come and help me change my clothes and do my hair."

  Bai Yu reluctantly responded with a sound, secretly gritting her teeth in her heart. When she took the clothes from Ling Jingxian's hands, she couldn't help but mock: "The eighth young lady indeed has good eyesight. Our young lady is dressed like this today, and it seems that she will definitely leave everyone with a 'deep' impression."

  Bai Yu deliberately bit the two words "deeply" heavily.

  Ling Jingxian's thoughts were still too delicate, and she hadn't yet reached the level of being thick-skinned and black-hearted without showing any expression. She suddenly felt embarrassed.

  Ling Jingxu silently made a gesture with her eyes at Bai Yu.

  Bai Yu had no choice but to shut her mouth and quickly attend to Ling Jingxuan's dressing and grooming.

  When a new Ling Jingxuan appeared in front of her, Ling Jingxuan was surprised and widened her eyes.

  The not-so-good lotus color, worn on Ling Jingxiao's body, is surprisingly good-looking. The white and tender face, with a faint pink blush. The cloud-like hair was styled into a beautiful Lingyun bun, a complete set of ruby-encrusted gold headdress adorned her head, showing off a dignified and calm demeanor that surpassed that of girls of the same age.

  Although it's not as stunning as before, it's becoming more and more endearing, making one unable to look away...

  Although she deliberately chose a dress with dull colors and an old-fashioned hairstyle, Ling Jingxuan still wore it on her body, and she was still stunningly beautiful and captivating.

  Ling Jingxian was both jealous and resentful in her heart, her eyes were almost bulging out.

  Bai Yu looked at Ling Jingxian's slightly distorted face and suddenly felt relieved from the stifled emotions of half a day. He deliberately smiled and asked, "Please, Eighth Miss, take a good look, with our miss dressed like this, won't she be rude in front of noble guests?"

  Ling Jingyan squeezed out a smile: "Sister Meixiu is beautiful and elegant, dressed tastefully, how could she be rude."

  Bai Yu let out a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "It's all good then. It wasn't in vain that Eighth Miss took the trouble to pick out clothes and accessories."

  Ling Jingxian: "......"

  Bai Yu's behavior made Ling Jingxian feel both annoyed and amused. She indulgently allowed Bai Yu to tease Ling Jingyan a few times, then smiled faintly and said: "It's getting late, we should also go to the Yonghe Hall."

  Ling Jingxian's enthusiasm had already been dampened by more than half, and she responded with a listless expression.

  ......

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

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

  Mrs. Ling still sat at the head of the table. However, today sitting beside Mrs. Ling was not her son and daughter-in-law, but her daughter Ling who had returned from afar.

  Ling was twenty-eight years old this year, and she had been well taken care of with fine clothes and jade food. She looked younger than her actual age, with a rosy complexion. Her appearance wasn't particularly beautiful, but there was a charming mature woman's charm between her eyebrows and eyes.

  Those slightly raised eyebrows and the occasional glint in her eyes were identical to those of Old Lady Ling.

  Methods can be ruthless and merciless, but even Old Lady Ling cannot match them.

  For her own status, she didn't hesitate to push her niece from her husband's family into the fire pit, using the child's life to coerce her into submission. Years later, she personally used three zhang of white silk to strangle her to death...

  "This must be Wu Ge's daughter, Shu Jie! Ling Shi smiled warmly and kindly: "Come quickly, let Auntie take a good look."