Xiao Xun was such a gloomy person. Some time ago, she had been blinded and did some things without thinking. Now, she was sober enough.
Xiao Ling's heart turned cold. He knew that Xiao Xun would not fall for his trick.
"Does big sister know something? Can you tell me about it?"
Xiao Xun looked very curious, as if she really didn't know anything.
"Younger Sister, you really don't have to say. Elder Sister really knows a little.”
Xiao Ling pursed his lips into a smile, then put on a mysterious look and said,""Yesterday, Eldest Sister came to look for me and said something to me for no reason. I didn't understand too much. Later on, when I thought about Second Sister and Younger Sister falling ill at the same time, Eldest Sister probably knew a little.”
Xiao Xun was stunned when she heard that. Big sister, Xiao Qing?
"Third Sister, what did this Eldest Sister say to you?”
Xiao Xun couldn't help but ask. She suddenly felt like she was being used as a gun.
Her brain wasn't weak either. She understood after just a round. Xiao Yu had asked her to exchange for the Yin Yang Pot with Xiao Qing. Xiao Qing, who was usually a prideful person, had actually agreed and even used this opportunity to steal her face.
Xiao Xun's heart ached again when she thought of what had happened.
"Eldest Sister didn't say anything to me either. She only said that she had taken a fancy to something of Younger Sister's. When the time comes, she told me to be careful and not to tell Younger Sister afterwards.”
Xiao Ling put on a 'go all out' look and said to Xiao Xun in detail,""I don't know what it is exactly, but from what Big Sister said, it seems like she likes the thing in Little Sister's hands. Could it be that Little Sister really gave it to Big Sister?”
Xiao Xun's heart turned cold.
"What are you talking about, sister? What does sister have for big sister?”
Xiao Xun pulled her hand back. Although she said that, the expression on her face could not be concealed.
Xiao Ling pretended that he did not see Xiao Xun's strange intention of wanting to eat someone up. He then said something else to Xiao Xun and turned to leave.
Xiao Xun reluctantly sent him off. When she returned to her room, her face was dark.
"Young lady-"
The servant girl carefully came over to help Xiao Xun, but she was pushed away by Xiao Xun. When she got closer, she saw that Xiao Xun's eyes were filled with anger.
"Su Pa, go and talk to your companion tomorrow. In the future, inquire about the movements in Xiao Qing and Xiao Yu's residence!”
Xiao Xun's voice was very cold. She felt that she had let Xiao Yu down by pushing him into the ditch, but now it seemed that Xiao Yu was clearly colluding with Xiao Qing to get her mask and to tempt her to attack Xiao Ling!
The more Xiao Xun thought about it, the more complicated the situation became. However, after careful consideration, she felt that Xiao Ling might have known about it as well. However, at least she did not suffer a loss at Xiao Ling's hands. This made her hate Xiao Qing and Xiao Yu even more.
The servant girl called Su Pa didn't know what was going on, but she immediately nodded.
By then, Xiao Ling and Jinniang had already walked far away.
"Young lady, when did Eldest Young Lady come to look for you? Why didn't this servant see it?"
Jin Niang followed them and looked at Xiao Xun's mansion in the distance. She then turned to Xiao Ling and asked in confusion.
Xiao Ling pursed his lips and smiled, his eyes curved."Why did Eldest Sister come to find me? This was just an excuse for Fifth Younger Sister.”
"Then, then what if Fifth Young Lady knows that Young Lady is lying to her?”
Jin Niang was shocked and asked in a panic.
"Don't worry, she won't know.”Xiao Ling turned around and smiled." Not only will she not know, but she will also be honest with me. She will even help me deal with my gentle second sister."”
Jin Niang followed behind him. Her footsteps were steady. Although she did not understand what Xiao Ling was saying, she lowered her head obediently. She should not know about this.
Xiao Ling stepped into the dark night and looked at the stars rising in the distance. He wondered why there were not so many wonderful things in his previous life.
Since he didn't have it in his previous life, he would make up for it in this life.
The moonlight was hazy, but the scenery was intoxicating.
Xiao Ling felt that he could no longer turn back when he took a step forward, but how could there be so many ways to turn back in this world?
Those people who had harmed her, had they thought about how to turn back?
In the early hours of the morning, there was some noise outside the house.
The day of the palace banquet arrived as promised.
The Second Young Lady Xiao Yu was sick, so she naturally could not go. Although she had barely washed up and dressed herself up to reach the courtyard, she was still stopped by Miss Chen.
On the other hand, Xiao Xun's body was in good condition. She was well-groomed and dressed very neatly. He called her over at the last minute.
Xiao Ling bade farewell to the old lady, the second old lady, and Miss Chen, then boarded the carriage in the manor.
Xiao Ling, Xiao Xun, Xiao Qing, and Xiao Lingyin were all in the same carriage. In fact, Xiao Xun and Xiao Ling were not qualified to ride in the same carriage as Xiao Lingyin or Xiao Qing. After all, Xiao Xun and Xiao Ling were the sugar cane girls, while Xiao Lingyin and Xiao Qing were the legitimate daughters.
However, since the four of them were going all the way to the palace banquet, he naturally acquiesced to them sitting together.
Which family would take two carriages? Although it was said that the hierarchy was clear, it was also a joke, making the Xiao family seem petty.
It was rare for Xiao Qing to have a good expression with this group of younger sisters. Although she was the Di daughter, she had never gotten along with these younger sisters. If she was not Miss Chen's biological daughter, she might have been ostracized. Now, it was obvious that Miss Chen had been nagging her for a while before she had such a good expression.
Xiao Xun sat there quietly. Occasionally, she would look up at Xiao Qing with a vicious gaze. She still remembered that Xiao Qing had plotted against her. However, her heart was still beating a little fast. After all, things had just reached this stage. She was afraid that things would change before they reached the final step, so she had not been able to calm down.
It was only now that the wagon was moving forward that her thoughts calmed down a little. Occasionally, she would see the scene outside through the gap in the curtains of the wagon, and Xiao Xun would become more and more obscure.
Not only Xiao Xun, but the other ladies of the Xiao family had also restrained themselves. Even someone as lofty and arrogant as Xiao Qing was not as flamboyant as usual.
They were speechless along the way.
When they arrived at the palace gate, there were many carriages gathered in front of the gate. There were also many carriages following behind the Xiao family.
Xiao Ling ordered the coachman to move aside so that the other carriages could pass by first.
Xiao Qing was sitting at the entrance of the carriage. He frowned and turned to look at her."Does Younger Sister feel that she is willing to be cheap?”
These words were harsh.
Xiao Xun sneered,"If sister still thinks this is the Xiao Manor, you can go in again and again!"”
Xiao Lingyin also said coldly,"Sister is such a high status person, why don't you just get your own carriage and stand in front of everyone, what are you afraid of?"”
The name of the manor was embroidered on the back of each carriage. The people in the carriages were not people they could hide from. Xiao Ling did not want them to see the Xiao family. After all, the Xiao family did not have a high status. They could only attend the banquet because they relied on the concubines in the palace. However, their status was far from enough compared to others. They were afraid of offending others.
Xiao Qing meant that she despised Xiao Ling for being timid. However, her harsh words made Xiao Lingyin echo her words.
Xiao Ling's expression was calm. He smiled.""Elder sister's status is noble, younger sister naturally can't compare.”
Then, he signaled Xiao Lingyin not to be angry.
However, Xiao Lingyin felt strange when she saw Xiao Xun. Since when did Xiao Xun become like Xiao Ling? Usually, Xiao Xun was on good terms with Xiao Qing. Why was she going against Xiao Qing today?
Xiao Lingyin thought about it and didn't say anything.
Xiao Qing was pushed back by the three of them. She was so angry that her face turned red. However, this was still outside, not in the Xiao Manor. She naturally could not lose her temper. Moreover, if she really offended someone here, it would not be worth it. The Xiao Manor could not protect her.
After thinking it through, Xiao Qing didn't say anything.
Xiao Ling ignored Xiao Qing and smiled at Xiao Xun instead.
Xiao Xun smiled and nodded in return. This was her way of expressing goodwill.
Xiao Lingyin was in a good mood. Her mother and Miss Chen had always been in a bad situation. Seeing Xiao Qing suffer, she was willing and smiled brightly.
Xiao Qing also saw it, so she pursed her lips and replied mockingly,""The third branch's manpower is really long. No wonder mother always says that you guys are annoying.”
Xiao Lingyin's mouth wasn't forgiving, she also sneered at Xiao Qing,"How can I be as powerful as Big Sister? He had been sitting in the Xiao Manor for so long, but he had not seen anyone come knocking on his door. He only hoped that Eldest Sister had longer hands and that she could get a better young master than the previous ones at this palace banquet.”
Xiao Qing's face turned red from the sarcasm, but neither Xiao Ling nor Xiao Xun had any intention of helping her, so she could only shut her mouth.
Xiao Qing was engaged to a young master in her early years, but that young master's family was in dire straits later on. Naturally, Xiao Qing broke off the engagement with him. This matter was indeed not a big deal in the wealthy families. Many young masters and young ladies were like this. However, this matter was also a handle. It was indeed difficult to open their mouths when they were ridiculed.
Perhaps it was because she felt guilty, or perhaps she knew that she had to care about her face outside, Xiao Qing did not continue to speak.
By then, the carriages outside had all gone in. Xiao Ling took a careful look and ordered the coachman to drive the carriage into the manor.
The carriage was still moving forward, but Xiao Ling could already hear the voices of the ladies beside him. Through the curtains, he could see someone sizing up the carriage.
Obviously, they didn't know anyone in the carriage. In the past, with their identities, they naturally wouldn't know anyone from the Xiao family. Now that they had suddenly seen them, they were naturally curious.
Xiao Ling had expected such a scene, so he did not panic at all.
Xiao Lingyin had always seen big scenes, the third branch had brought her to many banquets, so she naturally wasn't afraid of these. Xiao Qing's bones were prideful, even if she was a little afraid, she would still have an arrogant look on her face, so there shouldn't be any trouble.
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