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  In these three days, Ling Jingxu had thought countless times about the scene of reuniting with the Ling family and imagined her own anger and excitement. When the moment finally arrived, she was surprisingly calm as ice and snow.

  All hatred and anger were suppressed deep within his heart.

  Wait quietly for the day, and burst out.

  Ling Jing smiled slightly and walked forward, bowing politely: "Niece greets her aunt."

  The sound is like the first cry of an oriole, soft and pleasant to the ear.

  Ling's heart secretly praised, and he carefully measured Ling Jingyu a few times. He saw that her eyebrows and eyes were beautiful and unparalleled, her expression was calm as water. What's even more rare is that there wasn't the slightest bit of impetuousness or arrogance, making people feel good when looking at her.

  Ling's eyes flashed with surprise and admiration: "When I got married, you were less than two years old and couldn't even call your aunt clearly. In the blink of an eye, you've grown into a beautiful and elegant young lady."

  Ling Jingyu lowered her head and replied softly: "Jingyu doesn't dare accept such high praise from Aunt."

  Ling smiled and pulled up Ling Jingxu's hand: "You've been sick for the past few days and haven't shown your face, so Auntie had prepared a gift for you to meet, and today it can finally be delivered."

  As she spoke, she turned her head and ordered: "Wei Zi, go back to the house and bring the brocade box from the dresser."

  The maid in blue dress responded with a "yes" and turned back to withdraw.

  Ling seemed to be particularly fond of Ling Jingxian, holding her hand and chatting with Old Lady Ling: "I've been married to the Lu family for many years, but I only had a son like Aqian. I always wanted a daughter, unfortunately, it didn't come true. Now that I see the gentle and obedient girl from your family, I'm especially envious!"

  One remark made was so witty and interesting that it made Old Lady Lin laugh non-stop: "You little girl, now you're also a mother, still so mischievous. Never mind, since you get along with your sister-in-law so well, when the time comes, just take her back with you."

  Although she knew Old Lady Ling was joking, Ling Jingxuan's heart still rose with a chill.

  Ling's familiar laughter rang out: "This is what Mother said in person. Second sister, fourth sister, and fifth sister all heard it, and they can bear witness for me."

  The sisters-in-law naturally wouldn't spoil the fun and intentionally added to it: "Alright, we'll all be witnesses. Even if Fifth Master comes back, he won't have anywhere to reason with."

  Ling returned to her mother's home, feeling quite relieved and immediately smiled as she took over the conversation: "If Fifth Brother has only one precious daughter, if I were to snatch her away from him, it would be strange if he didn't turn against me."

  Ling Jingxuan strongly suppressed the urge to pull back her hands and hung her head, revealing a perfectly timed shy delight.

  Ling Jingxian, who was standing by, couldn't laugh anymore, and the fire of jealousy in her heart was burning fiercely.

  It's always like this! As soon as Ling Jingxuan appears, everyone's eyes will revolve around her...

  Wei Zi quickly brought over the brocade box.

  Ling opened the brocade box and took out a pair of jade bangles: "Although these jade bangles are not top-grade Hetian jade, their quality is still excellent. Come, I'll put them on you now, Aunt."

  While speaking, he personally put a jade bangle on Ling Jingxu's wrist.

  Ling Jingxu timely revealed a grateful and moved smile, taking advantage of the courtesy to thank her, and smoothly withdrew her hand.

  ......

  After bowing and paying their respects, Ling Jingxu and Ling Jingyan stood together beside Ling Jingwan.

  Elders chat and talk, younger ones don't need to be too formal, gathering together can't help but whisper to each other.

  "Wan Tang sister," Ling Jingxian asked in a low voice: "Where are Hong Shu and Qian Shu, why didn't they come with Aunt?"

  Ling brought back two brothers, Lu Hong and Lu Qian. Lu Hong was the eldest son of the first wife and the heir of the main house of the Lu family. Lu Qian was born to Ling and was twelve years old this year.

  At the beginning of the year, Ling's family got married and became pregnant as soon as they entered the door. The child was less than eight months old and was born prematurely. Ling's family had a difficult birth and almost lost their life. In the following years, they did not become pregnant again.

  Ling Qian was born with a weak body and had been ill since childhood. The Ling family spared no effort to ensure his safe growth, and they were especially doting on him.

  At the thought of Ling Qian, Ling Jingxuan subconsciously furrowed her brow, and immediately returned to normal.

  Ling Jingwen didn't notice Ling Jingxuan's slight abnormality, and smiled: "Hong Shixiong stayed in the mansion for three days, feeling too bored, so he went to the Ling family's private school with Qian Shidi early this morning to sit in on a class."

  "Hong Shu's brother is really making progress!" As soon as Lu Hong was mentioned, Ling Jingxian's eyes sparkled: "I heard that Brother Hong has already obtained the title of Xiucai and will definitely be on the golden list in the future."

  Ling Jingxu smiled and glanced at Ling Jingxuan.

  Look at her excited appearance, what does Lu Hong's topping the list have to do with her?

  Ling Jingwen was very meticulous and sharp, apparently also sensing something, smiled: "Hong Shu's brother looks like he has great prospects, and in the future, he will definitely be a remarkable person. Although we are only relatives by marriage, we all look forward to him having an extraordinary day."

  Intentionally or unintentionally, the two cousins bit a little harder.

  Calling them relatives is actually a bit forced. Lu Hong is the child of his first wife, and has no blood relation to the Ling family whatsoever.

  Ling Jingxian somewhat awkwardly stopped talking.

  Ling Jingwen turned her head to look at Ling Jingxu, smiling with great relief: "Fortunately, younger sister's body has finally recovered. I've been worried about you these past few days, now I can finally put my mind at ease."

  If you really care about her, why haven't you visited Qiu Shui Ge in the past few days?

  Ling Jingxu smiled and said, "Thank you, Wenyuan sister, for your concern."

  Many wives and concubines mean many troubles. The Ling family has a large population, and everyone is not a thrifty lamp. Ling Jingyuan looks gentle and quiet, but in fact, she is clever and resourceful.

  Mrs. Ling favored and doted on Ling Jingxuan, while Ling Jingyan harbored jealousy in her heart. As for Ling Jingwan, she wasn't a saint either, so it's unlikely that she wouldn't secretly envy them. It's just that Ling Jingwan was better at putting up a facade, hiding her true feelings more effectively than Ling Jingyan. Moreover, Ling Jingwan's marriage had been arranged at the beginning of the year, and now she was preoccupied with wedding preparations, which made her competitive thoughts towards Ling Jingxuan fade away somewhat.

  ......

  Old Lady Ling is getting on in years and loves lively scenes. At noon, she invited everyone to lunch.

  They were all women and didn't need to be seated separately, so they sat down around the large table.

  Ling Jingxiao happened to be sitting opposite Ling's family. Occasionally, when she raised her eyes, Ling's face with a smile and a spring breeze would enter her line of sight.

  Familiar smile, piercing eyes hurt.

  Ling Jingxu had never hated her own powerlessness more than at this moment. Her enemy was right in front of her, within arm's reach. Yet she could do nothing!

  To avenge and wash away the hatred, must I marry into the Lu family like in my past life?

  The thought had barely flashed through her mind when Ling Jingxuan threw it away without hesitation. In this life, she was no longer willing to have any connection with Lu Hong. If she wanted revenge, she had to find another way. Moreover, her enemies were far from just the Ling family...

  "Big sister, why haven't you touched your rice bowl? Doesn't the food agree with your stomach?" Li Shi looked over with feigned concern, putting on a false display of maternal kindness.

  Everyone's gaze suddenly turned over. Ling Jingxu's bowl of rice and dishes had hardly been touched.

  It's a wonder she can swallow her food sitting opposite Mr. Ling.

  Ling Jingxian replied softly: "There's no reason why the dishes in Yonghe Hall wouldn't be good. It's just that I've recently recovered, and my appetite isn't great. Sorry to trouble Mother."

  Neither hot nor cold, Li met a soft nail.

  Mr. Li was secretly annoyed in his heart, but his face didn't show a hint of it: "Illness comes like a mountain collapse, and goes away like pulling out silk threads. A daughter's body is naturally more delicate. From now on, you must take good care of yourself slowly, don't leave behind any hidden illnesses."

  Mrs. Ling scolded, taking over the conversation: "You silly girl, with a poor appetite, why didn't you say something ahead of time? We could have had the kitchen prepare some light food."

  She said, instructing Mo Kui: "You go to the kitchen right now and have them stew a bowl of bird's nest for Sister Jiu."

  As soon as the words fell, Ling Jingxu received four hidden jealous glances. Two of them were naturally from Ling Jingxian, and another was from Ling Jingwan.

  The price of bird's nest is expensive, and in the Ling Mansion, only Old Lady Ling eats a bowl every day.

  In fact, at this time, let alone swallow's nest, even if it were dragon liver and phoenix gall, Ling Jingxian was not interested in the slightest. However, this represented Old Lady Ling's doting love, which could not be refused.

  Ling Jingxu revealed a grateful smile: "Grandma treated me too well. I must have accumulated virtue and done good deeds in my previous life, so I was lucky enough to become Grandma's granddaughter this life."

  This flattery is nauseating, it's so excessive that I feel like vomiting myself.

  Old Lady Ling was quite pleased, her wrinkled old face relaxed and smiled as she turned to Mrs. Ling: "Ahui, before you got married, you were the best at making me happy. In recent years, with my daughter-in-law and granddaughter accompanying me, I'm not lonely either."

  Of course, the daughter-in-law's weight in Ling Lao Tai Tai's heart is far from comparable to that of her own daughter. Even among all the granddaughters, none can match up to the Ling family.

  Ling returned these days, Mrs. Ling's mood was very comfortable, and the smile on her face almost never stopped.

  "My mother said that I don't like to hear. I was a filial child back then, not intentionally trying to make you happy." Ling's skill in coaxing people was indeed top-notch, and with just two sentences, she made Old Lady Ling smile from ear to ear.

  ......

  Swallow's nest requires a small fire and slow stewing. When the banquet is about to disperse, the well-stewed swallow's nest will be served.

  Ling Jingxuan put on a delighted expression, and under the gaze of everyone's envy, jealousy, or covetousness, she ate a bowl of bird's nest without tasting it.

  After lunch, Old Lady Ling was accustomed to taking a nap. Everyone tactfully retreated on their own.

  Ling Jingxian looked at Ling Jingxuan with a complex gaze before leaving.

  Ling Jingxu pretended not to see and led Bai Yu down.

  "Miss has been staying in the Qiu Shui Pavilion for days, she must be very bored." Bai Yu smiled and suggested: "Today's weather is fine, why not go to the Peony Garden to take a look. The few pots of peonies Miss planted last year will also bloom in a few more days."

  Ling Jingxu's heart moved slightly, and she nodded.

  After rebirth, she had been cooped up in the Qiushui Pavilion all along, with dark and painful past events churning in her heart every day. She also had to face the Ling family, which was inevitable to feel gloomy and depressed. It's better to go to the Peony Garden to clear her mind.