kvmb Chapter 77 Pretty Sister
Chapter 77 Pretty Sister
When you don't think about it, you can always deceive yourself, but once you start to ponder it over and over again, you'll realize just how absurd this self-deception really is.
She was wrong, and she was wrong. She has let Yangyang down.
So it's no wonder that Yangyang didn't want to acknowledge her from the beginning; she probably saw through her hypocrisy at a glance.
Worried that Madam Lan would get stuck on this, Granny Hui tried to distract her: "Madam, did you discuss removing the Third Miss from the family register with the Heir Apparent?"
“No,” Lan said with relief, “Ayao is always more thoughtful and does things better than I do. If Ayao had been home earlier, things might not have turned out this way. I should have sent a letter to Ayao earlier, asking him to come back.”
"If it had been handled the way A-Yao did back then, even if Yunzhu hadn't been sent away, she could have been placed elsewhere instead of putting the two of them together and trying to make Yangyang treat her as a sister. Perhaps Yangyang wouldn't have been so disappointed."
"However, there's no point in saying all this now. Fortunately, Ayao is back. With him here, I can feel much more at ease even if I leave."
“The young master has been thoughtful in his work since he was a child,” said Granny Hui with a sigh. “If only the young master could stay in the capital.”
Both of them looked somewhat melancholy when this was mentioned.
In truth, Sheng Junyao was better at studying than leading troops in battle. However, the Sheng State Duke's family had risen to power through military merit, and two generations had cultivated their influence and connections on the frontier for many years. This foundation couldn't be abandoned in the generation of the heir. Therefore, even though Sheng Junyao's studies were no less impressive than those of the sons of civil officials, he had no choice but to abandon his literary pursuits and take up military duty to guard the frontier. This was his responsibility as the heir of the Sheng State Duke's family.
So unless something major happens, it's generally difficult to return to Beijing.
Even though she came back this time under the pretext of getting married, her vacation was limited, and she would still have to go to the border after the wedding.
"Go and bring the medicine over," Madam Lan said, forcing herself to stay alert. "The old lady of the Cheng'en Duke's Mansion will have her birthday banquet in a few days. I'm going to take Yangyang there. Remember to tell Huiqing tomorrow to come and get some fabric for Yangyang to make clothes."
"Madam?" Granny Hui strongly disapproved. "How can you run around like this in your current condition? Why don't you let the Second Madam go to the birthday banquet of the Lady of the Chengen Duke's Mansion? Everyone in the capital knows that our mansion is going to arrange the marriage of the young master. It won't matter if you don't go."
“I can still manage. Last time, when Yangyang treated Young Master Su’s injuries, the Chengen Duke’s Mansion sent a thank-you gift, but after I inquired about the details, I was still worried.” Madam Lan smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I’m much better these past few days. I know what I’m doing.”
Granny Hui wanted to persuade her further, but seeing Lan's expression, she knew that Lan had already made her decision.
He had no choice but to get up and bring her the medicine.
The next day, Granny Hui dismissed Granny Shen and brought back a large pile of things.
Lu Yangyang was practicing calligraphy. Under the Crown Prince's guidance, she had made rapid progress, which amazed Shen Mama.
She pulled Lu Yangyang to take her measurements, and Lu Yangyang asked curiously, "Why are we making clothes again?"
She's already had her clothes made several times this month.
Are they from a wealthy family and so particular?
"Miss, you may not know this, but in a few days it will be the birthday banquet of the Lady of the Cheng'en Duke's Mansion. The Lady wants to take you there, so you'll need to dress up nicely, won't you?" Granny Shen smiled, and after looking at the measurements, she was quite surprised: "Miss, you've grown taller!"
Lu Yangyang looked at the data she had written down in surprise; she had actually grown half an inch taller.
It seems that eating well really can help you grow taller.
Lu Yangyang also smiled happily.
"However, what would I do at the Duke of Cheng'en's birthday banquet?" Lu Yangyang wasn't very interested: "I'm busy! Tell her I'm not going."
She's going to Taiming Academy, so she doesn't have time for these messy banquets.
"Does Miss still remember Young Master Su? Madam Cheng'en is Young Master Su's grandmother. Last time, when you treated Young Master Su's injuries, the Su family even came to express their gratitude. This time, for the birthday banquet, the Su family will definitely send you a special invitation, so it's not easy to refuse," Granny Shen patiently explained to her.
Lu Yangyang was impatient with these social interactions, but she wasn't completely ignorant of human relationships.
These past few days, Granny Shen has been giving her a lot of information about the intricate relationships between the high-ranking officials and nobles in the capital. In addition, there's Sheng Yunjiao, that gossip queen. Although Lu Yangyang has never met these people, she has pretty much figured them out.
"Alright then." Lu Yangyang nodded, then, remembering what happened last night, asked Granny Shen, "How is that Concubine Meng?"
Last night, Madam Lan handed Concubine Meng over to the Duke of Sheng for handling. Lu Yangyang wanted to know how the Duke of Sheng would handle it.
“This morning, Consort Meng was sent out of the mansion, supposedly to a country estate,” Shen Mama replied.
Lu Yangyang scoffed lightly, "That's it?"
They plotted to murder the mistress of the house, and they just casually sent her to the estate and that was it?
Lu Yangyang found this Duke of Sheng even more disgusting than she had imagined.
Just thinking about it makes me want to vomit.
She put her thoughts aside and continued practicing her calligraphy.
……
A few days later, the Lady of the Duke of Cheng'en's Mansion held her birthday banquet.
Lu Yangyang was dragged out of bed early in the morning by Sheng Yunjiao, who insisted on sharing a carriage with her. After a thorough makeover by Granny Shen, she left the house looking radiant.
Perhaps it's because she's been eating and taking good care of herself lately, but although her skin hasn't returned to its original whiteness, it's much whiter than when she first arrived, and her cheeks have gained a little weight.
He no longer looked as thin and frail as when he first arrived.
In addition, she had exceptionally bright eyes, and even when she wore coarse linen clothes piled with pudding, it couldn't hide her vibrant energy.
Now, dressed in well-fitting fine clothes, he looks like a completely different person.
What catches the eye most about her isn't her appearance, but rather her vibrant energy that instantly lifts one's spirits.
Upon arriving at the gate of the Duke of Chengen's mansion, Lu Yangyang climbed out of the carriage, nimbly jumped down, and then looked back at Sheng Yunjiao.
Sheng Yunjiao gritted her teeth and jumped down as well.
The coachman, who was preparing to place the horse benches nearby, was dumbfounded.
"Pfft—" At this moment, a sneer suddenly came from the other side.
Lu Yangyang and Sheng Yunjiao looked over.
Very well, it's an old acquaintance, Miss Cheng Er, Cheng Shujin, who just happened to be getting off the carriage on a stool.
When enemies meet, their eyes are filled with intense hatred.
However, Cheng Shujin, unusually, did not speak up this time. She just glared at Lu Yangyang with resentment and unwillingness. After getting off the carriage, she took the hand of her maid and stood aside.
At this moment, another girl got off the carriage.
She was delicate and frail, a sight to behold, and her light purple gauze dress accentuated her snow-white skin, making her exceptionally beautiful.
Sheng Yunjiao's eyes lit up, and she quickly and cheerfully greeted, "Ruoxue!"
Cheng Ruoxue has a classic pretty face, but the corners of her lips are naturally slightly upturned, so she always looks like she has a smile on her lips, making her look very amiable.
"Little Jiao Jiao, it's been quite a while! And who is this pretty little sister from?"