Ch 126: Second Older Sister Wants Grandmother To Reward You, Doesn’t She?
It really is a case of speaking of the devil.
Putting away a trace of mockery in her eyes, Ning Xueyan looked up, a faint smile on her face, neither Humble Nor Arrogant, and looked at Ning Lingyun who was standing at the current main gate of Huacai Pavilion: “Fourth Older Sister, why are you here? Why not come here to sell some jewelry? Are the jewelry here very expensive?”
Ning Lingyun was really harsh with her, and as soon as they met, she mocked her for not having seen the world. She was completely unlike the way she acted in front of Madam Ling and Daughter, where she would fawn and beg for pity. Some people are like this: they fawn and beg for pity from those who are not as good as them, but they insult those who are better than them in every way.
Seeing Ning Xueyan’s Calm appearance, Ning Lingyun was stunned, and for a moment, she didn’t answer.
“Fourth Older Sister, what a coincidence, you’re here too.” Ning Xueyan smiled indifferently, put down Xinmei’s hand, and walked forward, “Could it be that Fourth Older Sister is now choosing ornaments?”
This was saying that she was anxious to get married, and that’s why the Marquis of Peace happened. Ning Lingyun was full of Anger. If Concubine Xu hadn’t admonished her for half the night, she would have gone to Old Madam’s place this morning to make a scene.
“I’m not in a hurry to choose things for myself. It’s Fifth Younger Sister who might need these things. Mother told me to help Fifth Younger Sister pick some first, and it’s likely that she can use them soon.” Ning Lingyun raised her head, turned around and pointed at the exquisite hair accessories in the cabinet, and said with a Mocking Smile.
This attitude was Arrogant, and moreover, the meaning of her words was to confirm that Madam Ling was going to let Ning Xueyan marry into the Ping’an Duke’s Mansion. It seemed that this Ning Lingyun had gotten some Guarantee from Madam Ling.
Qingyu was Furious upon hearing this and was about to speak up, but Ning Xueyan reached out and pulled her back, and said to Ning Lingyun: “Since we met Fourth Older Sister, let’s go to the side and sit for a while. We can’t let others think that we sisters in the Duke’s Mansion are having a disagreement.”
There were many guests passing by the shop door. Ning Lingyun blocked Ning Xueyan from speaking, and in a moment, it attracted the attention of others. Some people were already Pointing and Talking, not knowing what happened here.
Ning Lingyun dared not do anything that would affect the Duke’s Mansion’s Reputation, so she Cold Snorted and turned around to go upstairs. Upstairs, there were special elegant rooms for the aristocratic family’s Madam and Young Miss to Rest. They were separated by Simple screens and provided some excellent tea and snacks, even the teacups and small dishes were extremely Exquisite. Indeed, it was a famous shop in the Capital City.
Not only were the jewelry Exquisite and novel, but the Resting Place was also ingenious!
Ning Xueyan sat down and took off her Veiled Hat. Then, the little maidservant in the shop brought tea for the two of them. In her Previous Life, she occasionally came out Secretly, and Ning Ziying had money, so she was Not a Stranger here.
“Are there any novel styles of jewelry?” Qingyu went forward and asked the little maidservant who was serving the tea.
“Reporting to Young Lady, we just got a new style today. There are hairpins, Earrings, and Hair Accessories. I don’t know which one the Young Lady wants to see?” The little maidservant was Clever. Seeing Ning Xueyan’s Demeanor was out of the ordinary, she knew that she was either rich or noble, and she fawned and Answered.
“A Complete Set of Hair Ornaments?” Qingyu said.
“There aren’t many new Complete Sets of Hair Ornaments today. Which Style does the Young Lady like?” The little maidservant was Beaming with Smiles. Those who bought Complete Sets of Hair Ornaments were all big clients.
“The new Hair Ornaments, choose the Exquisite and Elegant ones and send two or three sets up here for our Young Lady to choose.” Qingyu Instructed.
The little maidservant retreated, delighted.
“Yo, I didn’t see that Fifth Younger Sister still has money. It turns out that Second Madam really left you some Private Funds.” Seeing Ning Xueyan’s Posture, Ning Lingyun couldn’t help but say in a sour tone. She came to Huacai Pavilion mainly to look around. Yesterday, Concubine Xu gave her some Silver Note specially to Comfort her, and also said that it was from Madam Ling, and asked her not to make a scene first, as the matter hadn’t reached the end.
In the end, she would definitely marry Ning Xueyan to the old and ugly Marquis of Peace.
Having received Concubine Xu’s Guarantee, and also taken Madam Ling’s Silver Note, Ning Lingyun stopped and came to Huacai Pavilion to choose ornaments early in the morning with her people.
Unfortunately, the jewelry here was really too expensive. She chose and chose, but the money in her hand was only enough to buy one or two items, and she couldn’t afford Complete Sets of Hair Ornaments at all. At this moment, seeing Ning Xueyan being so Generous, she was already sour with Envy.
“The money Grandmother gave me, I didn’t really have any use for it, so I came to pick a few pieces of jewelry.” Ning Xueyan smiled Cordial.
“Isn’t Grandmother always dislike you? Why did she give you money?” Upon hearing that it was the Old Madam’s money, Ning Lingyun was Unhappy and raised her Eye Corner, and said with Anger. Because of Anger, her Eye Corner was Distorted, which made her look even more Harsh.
Ning Xueyan picked up the tea on the side, drank a sip Elegantly, and smiled Faintly: “The reason Grandmother rewarded me is because of Second Older Sister…”
Speaking to this point, she suddenly felt a Realization, and covered her mouth with a Handkerchief, deliberately covering the second half of the sentence.
Ning Lingyun stretched out her Ears, but she didn’t Understand.
The words were cut off halfway, which was the most Irritating, and it also seemed to involve Ning Yuling. How could Ning Yuling be related to the Reward that the Old Madam gave to Ning Xueyan? Ning Lingyun was scratching her head, feeling Distress. This time, she only hoped that she could pry open Ning Xueyan’s mouth.
But Ning Xueyan didn’t seem like the kind of person who could easily tell the truth!
“Fifth Younger Sister, what does this have to do with Second Older Sister? Could it be that Second Older Sister asked Grandmother to Reward you?” Ning Lingyun rolled her Eyeball, and gave a Mocking Smile, pretending to Disdain. She knew that Ning Yuling hated Ning Xueyan, and she deliberately said the opposite, just to provoke Ning Xueyan to speak.
“Fourth Young Lady, you… how do you know?” Before Ning Xueyan could speak, Qingyu, who had always been quick-witted, looked at Ning Lingyun with Surprise. The words escaped her mouth. Realizing that she had Slip of the Tongue, she quickly Shut Up, and Embarrassed, smiled at Ning Lingyun.
“Qingyu, Shut Up!” Ning Xueyan scowled and Scolded, then, with an Apology, explained to Ning Lingyun, “Fourth Older Sister, Qingyu is talking Nonsense, don’t Believe her.”
If it was Ning Xueyan who said that the Old Madam rewarded her with money because of Ning Yuling, Ning Lingyun wouldn’t believe it, but if it was the maidservant Qingyu, who was always frank and quick-witted, Ning Lingyun had to Consider a few Points.
Even though she felt that this Possibility was almost Non-Existent, but seeing the Nervous expression of the master and servant on the opposite side, Ning Lingyun suddenly smelled a Conspiracy.
Her smile softened, and she showed a few Points of Sincerity, and she also specially pushed a Fruit Bowl in front of Ning Xueyan: “Fifth Younger Sister, why be so reserved between sisters? Grandmother gave you money, I must also Know, maybe I can also get Grandmother’s Reward and buy a few pieces of jewelry to wear.”
“Fourth Sister, you Misunderstood, really nothing.” Ning Xueyan shook her Head, and calmly pushed away the plate, smiling.
Seeing that Ning Xueyan wouldn’t say, how could Ning Lingyun be Willing? Coincidentally, the little maidservant brought over two sets of Hair Ornaments. Both sets of Hair Ornaments were very Exquisite. Ning Xueyan’s Attention seemed to be completely attracted. Hearing the little maidservant say that there were a few more sets downstairs, but it was Inconvenient to bring them over because someone was looking at them, Ning Xueyan stood up and was about to go downstairs.
“Fourth Older Sister, I’ll go see the jewelry first, you can sit for a while.”
“Fifth Younger Sister, go down first, the maidservant beside me isn’t as Clever as you, borrow your Qingyu, let her help me look at the Hairpin I bought, is it good or not!” Ning Lingyun smiled and Blocked Qingyu, who was walking at the end. The maidservant beside her immediately seized the opportunity and Affectionately grabbed Qingyu’s hand and didn’t let her go down.
“Then Qingyu, you can help Fourth Older Sister take a look.” Ning Xueyan nodded and smiled, and turned around, bringing Xinmei with her, and went downstairs.
“Qingyu, look at the Hairpin of our Fourth Young Lady, how is it, is it Beautiful?” Caiyun beside Ning Lingyun smiled and took out an Exquisite Gold Hairpin from the Box in her hand, and Asked.
“It’s pretty, Fourth Young Lady, this Servant Girl really doesn’t know how to choose Jewelry. Fourth Young Lady, please let Sister Caiyun choose. I’ll go with our Young Lady to take a look.” Qingyu looked Helplessly, Frowning, and said drily, her Gaze occasionally fell Outside the Door, obviously also wanting to follow Ning Xueyan.
Ning Lingyun gave Caiyun a Hint.
“What’s the hurry, it doesn’t matter to take a look, anyway, Fifth Young Lady has left you. If you go over again, it will go against Fifth Young Lady’s Intention, and make Fifth Young Lady Unhappy.” Caiyun smiled, and at the same time pushed the Box in her hand, “Look carefully, our Young Lady said it was good just now, but now she doesn’t really Like it.”
The Box was pushed over, and Qingyu subconsciously reached out to catch it. Caiyun let go, and the Box suddenly slipped from between the two people’s hands, and heavily collided with the Ground, and the Hairpin with Pearls inside fell out.
“Bold, Qingyu, even if you don’t want to, you can’t drop Fourth Young Lady’s Hairpin!” Seeing the thing fell, Caiyun was Immediately Furious, and pointed at Qingyu and shouted.
“I…I’m not…I didn’t…” Qingyu was Startled and was now shaking her hands in a panic.
“Who else but you, wait until your Young Lady returns to the Residence and says this, let’s see how you’ll get Punishment.” Caiyun said Viciously.
“I…really not me, I didn’t…” Qingyu was so anxious that her Explanation was Incoherent, and her Face was Pale.
Ning Lingyun saw that the Timing was almost right, smiled and reached out to Prevent Caiyun from pulling Qingyu’s Clothes: “Alright, it’s not a Big Deal, Qingyu didn’t do it Intentionally either.”
“Yes, yes, I didn’t do it Intentionally.” Seeing that Ning Lingyun was speaking for her, Qingyu breathed a sigh of relief and immediately replied.
“But whether it’s Intentionally or not, it’s still up to me.” Ning Lingyun smiled Cynically, meaning that whether Qingyu was guilty or not was all up to her.
“Fourth Young Lady…” Qingyu immediately looked at Ning Lingyun, Pitiful.
“Why did Grandmother Reward Ning Xueyan, and how does it get Involved with Second Older Sister? Tell me and I’ll listen. If I enjoy it, this Matter of the Hairpin being broken is really Not a Big Deal.” Seeing that the plan had succeeded, Ning Lingyun leaned back against the chair, picked up a Pastry on the table and put it in her mouth, and Threatened Qingyu.
She deliberately caused This, wasn’t it because Qingyu had always been a frank person, and her Guts were Not Big. Compared to Another seemingly Shrewd maidservant, Qingyu seemed much easier to Deal With.
“Se…Second Young Lady…” Qingyu’s Face was Pale, and she Stuttering, looking as if she wanted to speak but hesitated.
Sure enough, it was related to Ning Yuling. Ning Lingyun increasingly wanted to know the Reason, and at this moment, her Face was Cold: “Qingyu, you have to think carefully, the crime of smashing the Master’s jewelry is not small! There is a Precedent in Second Older Sister’s Place.”
Ning Yuling had a maidservant who accidentally dropped her Earrings and was Beaten to Death.
This completely made Qingyu’s mind, walked to the Doorway, specially looked outside, saw No One, and then closed the Door again, Gritting Teeth and said to Ning Lingyun: “The reason why Fifth Young Lady could get the Old Madam’s Reward is, of course, because of Second Young Lady. Second Young Lady and our Young Lady have an Agreement. Our Young Lady completed Second Young Lady’s Agreement, and Second Young Lady, of course, has to thank our Young Lady and let the Old Madam come forward. This is also to Avoid People’s Hearts.”
