Only a sigh could be heard in the empty room.
After returning from Jinrong Mountain, Ling Qingwan has been recuperating at home. Ling Xiao specially asked for leave from the court and came to the courtyard to chat with Ling Qingwan whenever he had time. Tan Hongbo also visited her often, bringing her storybooks and snacks.
Ling Qingwan was happy and at ease, and in the blink of an eye half a month had passed. During this time, Ling Qingwan learned something: that night she was trapped in Jinrong Mountain, and Song Zhiqing led his troops there, and together with Ling Xiao, they searched in the snow until midnight.
It was really a strange thing. I still remember that at this time in my previous life, the rumors in the city were that the second young lady of the Marquis's Mansion was the prince's little follower. Wherever Song Zhiqing went, Ling Qingwan would follow.
The country girl is not as gentle and shy as the young ladies in Tokyo. If she likes someone, she will let that person and everyone else know.
Ling Qingwan didn't care and continued to live her life. Gradually, her health improved, and she would stay in the pavilion in the back garden, warming a pot of tea and holding two or three storybooks, and stay there for an entire afternoon.
"Miss, the eldest lady is here."
Qiao'er came in and reported to Ling Qingwan.
At this time, Ling Qingwan was sitting cross-legged on a bench in the pavilion. The lake was sparkling and the breeze was blowing, making her feel very comfortable.
"I went to visit my grandmother this morning and brought back half a bag of Ganoderma lucidum from her. I thought that since you have just recovered, it would be a good opportunity to replenish your body." Ling Chuchu said as she handed a small box of Ganoderma lucidum to Qiao'er.
Ling Qingwan raised her eyes and smiled brightly at Ling Chuchu.
"Thank you for your concern, sister."
The gap between the two of them gradually grew, and anyone with a discerning eye could see it. Qiao'er showed a helpless look on her face and quietly left the pavilion.
Ling Qingwan and Ling Chuchu used to have a good relationship, and the whole mansion knew about it. Now the two of them are in such a mess, it is really sad.
"Is Wanwan angry with me?" Ling Chuchu walked closer and sat opposite Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan felt it was noisy and frowned impatiently.
She and Ling Chuchu both knew why they were trapped in the avalanche, thanks to Ling Chuchu's planning. If they had escaped later, Ling Qingwan would have lost her life.
Ling Qingwan had originally thought about acting out a few more scenes with Ling Chuchu, but now it seemed unnecessary. She was afraid that if she acted out a few more times, she would lose her life.
Seeing that Ling Qingwan was slow to respond, Ling Chuchu sighed, smiled gently and took Ling Qingwan's hand.
In contrast, her extremely guilty look made Ling Qing seem to be being unreasonable.
"No matter what, your injury is all my fault. If you are angry, you can scold me. But don't hold your anger in your heart, it will hurt your body." Ling Chuchu's words were gentle, as if she could make water come to life.
"Before the family dinner, I clearly locked Hongdou up before leaving the yard, but Hongdou ran out for no reason and even ran onto the dining table. There was an avalanche on Jinrong Mountain, and no one was killed except me. Ling Chuchu, do you really think I'm a fool? Don't you know who is behind this?" Ling Qingwan raised her head and stared at Ling Chuchu motionlessly.
Those eyes were calm, determined to see through Ling Chuchu.
Ling Chuchu paused and took a deep breath.
"Red beans are not accustomed to human nature. How can I teach them to listen to me? An avalanche can't happen just because I say it will. It just happened to be a coincidence that there was an avalanche on the day we went up the mountain. You think too much of me." Ling Chuchu retorted one by one.
She met Ling Qingwan's gaze.
"It's God's will, what can I do?" Ling Chuchu shrugged helplessly and started to act like a rogue with Ling Qingwan.
Anyway, Ling Qingwan already knew her thoughts. If she continued to hide them, it would seem to prove that she was afraid of Ling Qingwan. Unfortunately, she did these things perfectly. No matter who Ling Qingwan told, no one would believe that it was Ling Chuchu who did it.
Thinking of this, Ling Chuchu became much tougher and straightened her body.
Ling Qingwan still stared at Ling Chuchu, making it hard to tell what she was thinking at the moment.
"Sister, you are so smart that you can guess that I did all these things. You should also have thought that I am the only legitimate daughter in the Marquis' Mansion. Even if you come back, there will be no place for you." Ling Chuchu tore off the mask, revealing a greedy and jealous face.
She was clearly the most talented woman in the capital, with outstanding looks and temperament, but she ruined herself. Ling Qingwan shook her head, feeling sorry for Ling Chuchu.
She lowered her head and continued to read the storybook with relish.
"It's this look of understanding that makes me sick." Ling Chuchu gritted her teeth, chewing every word. She hated Ling Qingwan for exposing her, and she hated Ling Qingwan even more for not being scared at all and not taking her seriously at all.
Ling Chuchu felt her self-esteem was damaged and she had no place to vent her anger.
"I advise you to say less." Ling Qingwan slowly raised her eyes and looked Ling Chuchu up and down. "You have made a lot of enemies in the mansion because of me. The girls in other rooms don't like to play with you anymore. If they hear any rumors, they will fly to tell grandparents immediately. Do you think my brother will let you go if he knows that you have hurt me again and again?"
Ling Qingwan was not afraid of Ling Chuchu. First, after living through her entire life, Ling Qingwan would never let herself fall into the same trap again. Second, with Ling Xiao around, Ling Qingwan felt more confident.
There is not a single person in this world who is willing to risk his or her life to protect her that is missing.
"How dare you spread it!" Ling Chuchu said angrily.
"Since we have already fallen out, there is no need for us to talk any further. It's best if we each live our own lives and don't bother each other. Grandfather hates it most when family members quarrel with each other, and I guess you don't want to get into his way either." Ling Qingwan was not afraid of Ling Chuchu, she was just fed up with it.
She had interacted enough with Ling Chuchu in her previous life, and in this life, Ling Qingwan just hoped that Ling Chuchu would stay away from her.
Ling Chuchu's throat was knotted, and she stared at Ling Qingwan for a long time without being able to speak. Finally, she shook her sleeves vigorously and left the pavilion angrily.
Ling Qingwan glanced at Ling Chuchu's back and gave a sarcastic smile.
Qiao'er noticed that Ling Chuchu looked unhappy and was worried that the two had quarreled. She leaned over and saw Ling Qingwan continuing to read the storybook as if nothing had happened, and she was relieved.
The Imperial Palace.
Sitting upright in a bright yellow robe, the emperor stretched out his hand, picked up a white piece and placed it on the chessboard.
Song Zhiqing was absent-minded and lost his focus, so he dropped the chess piece to the side. The situation was set, and the black chess piece was bound to lose.
"Father, I lost again." Song Zhiqing forced a smile.
"I remember that you are very good at playing chess. Is it that your chess skills have declined, or are you hiding something in your heart?" the emperor asked Song Zhiqing.
Song Zhiqing played six games with him and lost all six.
"Your Majesty, I am wise. I do have something on my mind, but I don't know who to tell." Even when Song Zhiqing was playing chess, his mind was full of Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan thought Song Zhiqing was strange, and Song Zhiqing was also confused about Ling Qingwan. According to her past life memories, Ling Qingwan fell in love with him at first sight on her way back to Tokyo. Why did she become so cold in this life