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Later, Lu Hong left Jizhou and went to the capital to participate in the examination.
Lu Qian became more and more courageous, and actually ran up to her and confessed his feelings to her. She was shocked and angry, scolded him mercilessly, then sternly refused and drove him away.
Lu Qian left in despair. Because he was overthinking, he got caught in a heavy rain and developed a high fever. For three days in a row, the high fever did not go away. Mrs. Ling was so frightened that she stayed beside the bed all day wiping her tears.
While in a high fever coma, Lu Qian kept mumbling her maiden name, and Ling naturally heard it.
There is no need to elaborate on how furious Ling was. But seeing that Lu Qian's life was in danger, he had no intention of causing trouble for her.
After Lu Qian's high fever subsided, he lay languidly on the bed, refusing to eat or talk.
Ling Shi endured the anger in her heart and softly begged her to take care of Lu Qian for a few days: "... You are A Qian's cousin and his sister-in-law. Do you want to watch him give away this little girl?" Life? Even if I beg you, you can take care of him for a few days and coax him for now. When he recovers, you can stay away from him if you want to avoid suspicion. "
Although she was reluctant, she couldn't stand Ling's crying pleas and reluctantly agreed.
With her taking care of him, Lu Qian's condition improved quickly. He drank the medicine and ate his food obediently, and he recovered quickly. But she also got into trouble, and rumors began to spread among the servants in the house. Ling's eyes looked at her more and more unkindly.
Soon came the good news that Lu Hong won the first prize in the exam. She was ecstatic and looked forward to Lu Hong's early return and taking her and her son out of Lu Mansion.
Unfortunately, what she was waiting for was the bad news that Lu Hong had other plans.
She was so sad and desperate that she cried in tears in the house. Lu Qian actually rushed to her house in the daytime and said desperately in front of the maid: "Brother is treacherous and has no other arms. If he doesn't want you, I will marry you!"
The maids were stunned and speechless with horror.
Ling rushed over quickly and ordered people to tie up Lu Qian with a livid face.
Before leaving, Mrs. Ling stared at her fiercely. Resentful and vicious like a poisonous snake, it makes people shudder.
... ...
Distant memories buried deep in my heart surged back.
Lu Qian's fair, delicate and smiling face quietly overlapped with the desperate and paranoid young man in his memory.
Ling Jingshu felt an unspeakable feeling in her heart. If it weren't for Lu Qian, Ling wouldn't have used such vicious and insidious methods to harm her, and she wouldn't have ended up like that...
But during the painful years of being under house arrest in the Lu family, only Lu Qian dared to visit her. When she couldn't bear the humiliation and wanted to escape back to her parents' home, it was Lu Qian who secretly helped her escape from the Lu Mansion.
In the final analysis, Lu Qian is just a stubborn young man who can't get love. She hates the Lu family, but she doesn't have much hatred for Lu Qian... and she doesn't even have the slightest fondness for them.
Ling Jingshu, whose thoughts were in turmoil, could not help but look a little dazed.
Lu Qian had been paying close attention to the changes in Ling Jingshu's expression. Naturally, he did not miss the hint of realization, and felt a sudden pain in his heart. But he couldn't show even a hint of it, and had to work hard to squeeze out a cheerful smile: "Cousin Shu, only Luoyang brocade flowers are blooming in the garden. I didn't have time to appreciate them carefully when I came to the garden last time. I just want to appreciate them carefully today. I hope you can Cousin Shu, don’t hide your secrets, give me some advice.”
Don’t reach out to hit the smiling person. Ling Jingshu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
Lu Qian's eyes lit up, and his right hand shrunk in his sleeve trembled with excitement. Fortunately, it was well covered and no one noticed.
Lu Hong saw this scene in his eyes and felt even more uncomfortable.
Needless to say, Ling Jingshu's gentle care for Ling Xiao was also considered indifferent and polite to Lu Qian. Only when she faced him was she frowning coldly, her eyes full of disgust and disdain.
Lu Hong is also born with a stubborn temper. The more Ling Jingshu behaved like this, the stronger his desire to get close to her became.
It's obviously not a good idea to approach her shamelessly.
Lu Hong thought about lightning and quickly came up with an idea. Deliberately walking faster, he walked side by side with Ling Xiao and spoke to Ling Xiao affectionately: "Cousin Xiao, yesterday I saw you also went to the Ling family's home to study. Did you understand the meaning of the scriptures explained by the Master?"
Ling Xiao shook his head with some shame: "I only understood half of it, but I didn't understand most of it."
"I can't blame you." Lu Hong smiled and comforted: "You rarely go to home to study. You only listen to the boy read and figure out the meaning of the scriptures by yourself. Naturally, you can't compare to the master's careful teaching. If you don't dislike my clumsy tongue, I will Let me tell you carefully the meaning of the sutra that Master taught yesterday."
Being so friendly and enthusiastic made Ling Xiao's heart warm, and his beautiful face lit up with joy: "How can you be so embarrassed? It's too troublesome for Cousin Hong."
Lu Hong smiled slightly: "It's such a trivial matter, it's nothing to worry about. Cousin Xiao is so polite, but it seems strange."
After a pause, he smiled and said: "I am coming to Ling Mansion with my mother and second brother as a guest this time, and I will stay for a few months. I am two years older than you, and I have also worked hard in studying. Last year I passed the government examination and now have the reputation of being a scholar. I still have some experience in the Four Books and Five Classics. If you don't understand anything about the Four Books and Five Classics, you might as well discuss it with me. Maybe it will be of some benefit to you."
Ling Xiao was quite surprised. However, she did not respond, but gently tugged on Ling Jingshu's sleeve: "Ah Shu, isn't it a good idea to bother Cousin Hong like this?"
Lu Hong's thoughts couldn't be hidden from Ling Jingshu.
Ling Jingshu was about to refuse without hesitation, but when she saw the excitement and expectation on Ling Xiao's face, her heart suddenly softened.
Ling Xiao stayed in the inner house every day and had almost no playmates of his own age. He has always been lonely and lonely. Ling Xiao was so happy that Lu Hong showed his kindness proactively...
never mind. As long as Ling Xiao is happy.
Although Lu Hong is a treacherous villain, he is quite talented and learned. He is willing to give sincere advice, which is also a good thing for Ling Xiao.
Ling Jingshu smiled at Ling Xiao: "It is indeed a bit troublesome for Cousin Lu. However, since Cousin Lu took the initiative to open his mouth, he is quite sincere. Just accept it!"
As soon as these words came out, Ling Xiao and Lu Hong's eyes lit up.
Lu Hong's overjoyed look fell into Ling Jingshu's eyes, which was particularly dazzling.
Ling Jingshu sneered secretly in her heart.
Lu Hong intends to please Ling Xiao, and his purpose is nothing more than taking the opportunity to get close to her. It's a pity that she has already become as cold as iron. Even though Lu Hong had all kinds of methods, it was all in vain.
... ...
Everyone had their own thoughts, and flower appreciation became secondary.
Lu Qian talked a lot today and kept talking to Ling Jingshu: "Cousin Shu, which two kinds of peonies are this Luoyang brocade grafted with? How long is the flowering period? In addition to these two colors of flowers, what other flowers can bloom? Color?"
"Cousin Shu, I have nothing to do every day. I will accompany you to the peony garden to take care of these peonies from now on!"
"Cousin Shu, besides planting flowers, what other pastimes do you like to do in your daily life? Playing the piano, painting, or embroidery?"
"Cousin Shu..."
Like a fly, buzzing in my ears.
No matter how patient Ling Jingshu was, her patience was almost worn away. She said angrily: "You need to be calm when appreciating flowers. How can you appreciate flowers if you are so noisy."
Lu Qian was not annoyed even after being scolded, and grinned: "Yes, yes, I listen to you and won't talk from now on."
After holding it in for a long time, he opened his mouth again: "Cousin Shu, can you teach me how to grow peonies?"
Ling Jingshu: "..."
He is still as pestering as in his previous life. He puts on a cold face and pretends not to notice, and does not pay attention to the sarcastic remarks. It is like a warm dog skin plaster, giving people a headache.
Lu Hong had been patiently explaining the meaning of the scriptures to Ling Xiao. Occasionally he raised his head and saw Ling Jingshu's helplessness and Lu Qian's excitement. There was some unspeakable sadness in my heart.
When he realized that the sourness came from Lu Qian, he couldn't help but laugh secretly to himself.
Lu Qian was still a child and didn't understand Fang Mu Shaoai at all. It would be ridiculous for him to be jealous of Lu Qian.
Looking at Ling Jingshu's beautiful and breathtaking profile, Lu Hong felt a strange surge of love in his heart, sweetness mixed with hesitation and confusion, sourness mixed with infinite joy.
Is this what it feels like to like someone
A heart seemed to be floating in the clouds, longing to see her, moved by her smiles, and saddened by her indifference and disgust.
Lu Hong suddenly lost his mind.
Ling Xiao waited for a long time but didn't hear him continue, so he couldn't help but urge: "Cousin Hong, why did you stop talking in the middle of the sentence?"
Only then did Lu Hong come back to his senses and coughed guiltily: "It's nothing, I was just thinking about how to make it easier to understand..."
A young man hurried over and reported to Lu Hong and Lu Qian: "To the eldest and second young masters, the master's boat has arrived at the pier. My wife told the two young masters to take a carriage to the pier to pick up the master now."
... ... (To be continued)