Madam Ling softened her heart, sighed, and let Ling Chuchu sit down.
Ling Chuchu was born delicate and pretty, and she had just cried, so there was a faint blush on her fair cheeks, and her tears had not yet dried, which made her look even more pitiful and delicate.
"Grandma, what do you think your grandson should do?" Ling Chuchu looked at Madam Ling eagerly.
If she did nothing, sooner or later Ling Qingwan would completely steal her limelight. There would be no place for her in the first house in the future, and the other sisters in the mansion would laugh at her behind her back.
Ling Chuchu has been learning etiquette and rules since she was a child. She is a real lady from a noble family. How could she be willing to be replaced by a wild girl from the country
"Do you still remember what I said to you?" Old Madam Ling said in a kind and meaningful tone.
Ling Chuchu paused.
She naturally remembered what Madam Ling had told her, asking her not to argue with Ling Qingwan. Ling Chuchu had been obediently listening to her these days.
Is this going to continue in the future
Ling Chuchu gritted her teeth, feeling angry and wishing that Ling Qingwan had died in the heavy snow ten years ago.
If Ling Qingwan hadn't come back, the Marquis' Mansion would have only one legitimate daughter, and that would be Ling Chuchu.
"Wanwan just came back. Didn't you see that the first lady and your brother are very curious about her? If you go against her now, no one will necessarily help you." Old Madam Ling repeatedly warned Ling Chuchu not to be impulsive. "After this period of time, you can behave better in front of the first lady. She is a nostalgic person. She will not forget the feelings of more than ten years."
It was the same rhetoric again, and Ling Chuchu's ears were almost callused. She only knew that everyone around her was protecting Ling Qingwan, but she, the eldest daughter of a legitimate family, was living like an outsider.
"Remember, your fifth sister is a lesson."
Seeing that Ling Chuchu couldn't figure it out, Old Madam Ling mentioned Ling Long softly.
Ling Chuchu trembled all over and suddenly raised her eyes to look at Old Madam Ling.
Madam Ling is the elder of the Ling family. Some things are difficult to say directly, and she is also afraid of not speaking in a proper manner, so she stops there and lets Ling Chuchu figure out the rest slowly on her own.
She stood up and left, and Ling Chuchu was the only one left in the huge room.
There is a rule in the Marquis' Mansion that a family dinner is held in late winter every year, and the whole family gathers together to have a meal and celebrate the end of the year.
This year the snow was heavier than in previous years, and Ling Qingwan also came back, so the banquet became much more lively. Ling Qingwan sat in the seat of honor, with Mr. Ling and Mrs. Ling.
The younger generations were jealous, but there was nothing they could do. They could only watch Ling Qingwan chatting and laughing with the elders in the family.
"Wanwan, eat more today. Don't be afraid to eat just because of the big ceremony." Old Master Ling was considerate and comforted Ling Qingwan with a smile.
"Got it! Grandfather! Your grandson understands!" Ling Qingwan smiled back, looking both well-behaved and gentle.
After saying that, she lowered her head and took a big bite of food, making everyone at the table laugh.
The people around them didn't know what they were laughing at, and looked at them from time to time. Ling Chuchu was the only one at the table who had a stern face and couldn't be happy no matter what.
Ling Qingwan's bowl was piled high with meat and vegetables, so she lowered her head and added some more.
"elder brother!"
But after a while, Ling Qingwan felt a little overwhelmed. She pulled Ling Xiao's sleeve and moved closer to him. "Don't pick up food for me. I can't eat anymore."
Ling Qingwan felt that Ling Xiao must have treated her as a good-for-nothing.
"Got it." Ling Xiao suppressed his laughter and said to Ling Qingwan.
It must be said that the servants of the Marquis' Mansion are indeed prosperous. Ling Qingwan is now in the hall of the Marquis' Mansion. She looks around and sees densely packed heads everywhere. Large round tables are placed from the hall to the open space outside. There are more than 20 tables, and each table is full of people.
Even if Ling Qingwan had lived a lifetime, there were many people whom she could only remember having met but could not call out their names.
Just as she was daydreaming, suddenly, a furry thing passed through Ling Qingwan's sight.
Without waiting for Ling Qingwan to react, the thing leaped onto one of the tables, immediately causing an uproar.
"What the hell is this! Catch it now!"
Someone was shouting, and with the screams coming one after another, Ling Qingwan felt like her ears were going deaf.
Isn't this red bean
Rabbits are naturally fast runners, and just as the servants came to one table, Hongdou jumped to another. Most of the women in the family were spoiled, and they would scream in fear when they saw a moth on a normal day, let alone a rabbit suddenly ran out during dinner and ran around on the plate where they had just picked up food.
A nice family dinner turned out like this. Grandpa Ling had a gloomy face and the only thing left to do was to stew the red beans and eat them.
"Hurry! Catch him!" Ling Feng urged Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao understood, picked up a chopstick and threw it at Hongdou. Hongdou deviated and fell towards another table. Ling Xiao seized the opportunity and grabbed Hongdou's ear.
Hongdou flapped its four legs in the air and lowered its head dejectedly.
"Who brought this in?" Ling Feng's face turned pale and he asked everyone loudly.
If Ling Qingwan remembered correctly, the day Ling Xiao gave her the rabbit, he and Ling Feng went hunting together. It had only been a short time, so Ling Feng would not have completely forgotten about it.
He really loves to act like the head of the family all the time. Ling Qingwan rolled her eyes inwardly.
"To answer father, this rabbit is mine...left over from the last hunt." Ling Xiao stood up and bowed his head to admit his mistake to Ling Feng.
Every table that Hongdou stepped on was a mess without exception. When the servants were cleaning up, the ladies, young ladies and young masters could only stand in a row, looking very pitiful.
"Dad, my brother gave Hongdou to me, and I have been the one raising her since then. I have no relationship with my brother anymore." Ling Qingwan spoke for Ling Xiao and took the blame.
This matter has something to do with her, but it has nothing to do with Ling Xiao. After all, some people want to harm her, and their purpose is not Ling Xiao at all.
Ling Qingwan thought about it and her eyes inadvertently swept over Ling Chuchu.
Perhaps feeling guilty, Ling Chuchu lowered her head and stopped looking at Ling Qingwan.
"If you want to raise it, I won't stop you. Just keep it under good control on a daily basis and don't let it run around. Now, a good family dinner has been ruined by a disobedient wild beast. Let's see how you end up." Ling Feng was extremely angry. He said with a stern face and then turned his head away.
Hongdou became much more obedient in Ling Qingwan's arms, and she fell asleep with her head drooped.
Good fellow, you are so comfortable. You just lie down after doing something bad, and let her clean up the mess. Ling Qingwan rolled her eyes to the sky.
"It's not a wild animal at all. In my opinion, Hongdou was probably attracted by the lively atmosphere of our mansion and wanted to experience the feeling of being together as a family, so it broke free from the cage and came here." Ling Qingwan said with a smile.
Anyway, she has the ability to turn black into white. Hongdou, Hongdou, I saved your life today.
Hongdou knew nothing and turned her head to the side and continued to sleep.