When Ling Qingwan mentioned the Ancient Sea Pearl, Ling Chuchu's expression suddenly darkened, and a strange look flashed across her eyes. Even though she returned to normal in just a moment, Ling Qingwan still saw it.
Ever since Hong Xiu attacked her at night, Ling Chuchu had plotted against her many times, each time aiming for her life. Being so cruel and ruthless, Ling Qingwan naturally would not talk about sisterhood with Ling Chuchu anymore.
When had Ling Chuchu ever treated her as her own sister
"Yes, I heard that this ancient sea pearl is priceless. Since the emperor has given such a precious gift, I should think twice and plan carefully." Ling Chuchu said with a smile.
Anyone with a discerning eye could guess that the Emperor's awarding of the Ancient Sea Pearl to Ling Qingwan was probably a recognition of her. Now, as long as Song Zhiqing and Wei Xun did not encounter any mishaps, the positions of Crown Princess and Seventh Princess would be in Ling Qingwan's pocket.
The ladies around were whispering to each other, looking at Ling Qingwan with envy. Who among these women didn't want to marry a man of their dreams, so that they could fly out of the mansion and turn into a phoenix
Unfortunately, what they saw as a good thing, Ling Qingwan only saw as a trouble.
In the Molan Pavilion, Madam Ling was chatting with the wife of the sixth room. Outside, two children were playing around the yard.
The sounds of laughter kept reaching Madam Ling's ears.
"Han'er and Peng'er are at their most mischievous, so Hanfang Pavilion must be very lively." Old Madam Ling said in a very kind tone. She looked out the door. A child ran past her, causing the old lady to giggle.
"Yes, the two children are clamoring to go out and play every day. Now that they heard that I was coming to visit you, they insisted on coming with me." The Sixth Lady agreed helplessly, but she looked very happy.
There were many people in the backyard of the Marquis' Mansion. If she had no children, how could Old Madam Ling and the others notice her? As the saying goes, a mother's status is enhanced by her sons. In recent years, the Sixth Madam was able to gain a firm foothold in the Marquis' Mansion because she gave birth to two children.
"The two children look smart and will surely achieve great things in the future. I will ask someone to go to the private school tomorrow to ask whether it is time to let Han'er and Peng'er go to school and practice calligraphy." Old Madam Ling said with a smile.
"On behalf of Han'er and Peng'er, I would like to thank the old lady." The Sixth Madam was flattered. She immediately stood up and thanked the old lady respectfully.
Outside the courtyard, Ling Qingwan had just stepped into the gate when a snowball flew towards her and hit her squarely. Ling Han and Ling Peng were horrified and immediately knelt on the ground.
Ling Qingwan frowned slightly, looking quite confused.
She had never seen these two children before, so why did they look so scary to her
"It's just a little kid's hand slipping, so don't bother with them." Ling Chuchu advised gently, and then pulled Ling Qingwan's arm.
Ling Han and Ling Peng were trembling all over, lowering their heads and not daring to say a word.
"Han'er! Peng'er!" Madam Six responded and ran to Ling Han and Ling Peng, trying to help them up. "What's going on?"
The Sixth Madam looked up and saw the snow stains remaining on Ling Qingwan's body. She had already guessed what had happened.
"Wanwan, your two younger brothers are ignorant and must have hit you accidentally. I'm here to apologize to you. Please don't be angry with them anymore." The Sixth Madam was very polite and actually bent down to apologize to Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan glanced at the two children and then moved her gaze back to the Sixth Madam.
She hadn't said a word since she stepped into Molanxuan, but in the blink of an eye, she became the villain. How wronged Ling Qingwan was.
"Sixth Madam, don't be like this. Wanwan is not an unreasonable person. Her brothers are still young, and she won't care about it." Ling Chuchu said to the Sixth Madam with a smile.
On the surface, she helped Ling Qingwan and the two children out of trouble, but secretly she confirmed that Ling Qingwan was bullying others by taking advantage of her power. Ling Qingwan's lips curled slightly.
Ling Chuchu's performance was probably for Old Madam Ling.
Ling Qingwan took a few steps towards Ling Han and Ling Peng. Madam Six was terrified and pressed their heads to apologize to Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qing reached out and lifted Ling Han and Ling Peng's chins.
"Why are you so afraid of me?" Ling Qingwan squatted down and talked face to face with the two children.
"Wanwan, don't bother with them. They just accidentally threw a snowball at you. I'll accompany you to the Jinxiu shop outside to buy some clothes later." Ling Chuchu was anxious and hurriedly spoke to stop Ling Qingwan, Ling Han and Ling Peng from talking.
Ling Qingwan turned a deaf ear and continued to wait for their answers.
Children will not lie. If they are so afraid of Ling Qingwan, there must be a reason. Ling Qingwan asked knowingly, just to prove her innocence through Ling Han and Ling Peng.
As for why Ling Chuchu felt guilty, she knew it herself.
“Sisters, tell us, tell us… tell us that you…” Ling Peng was so scared that he spoke hesitantly and couldn’t utter a word for a long time.
"What did you say about me?" Ling Qingwan smiled faintly, looking very gentle.
But who knows if there is a knife hidden in her smile
"They said you have a very bad temper and told us to stay away from you on weekdays, in case we provoke you, you will kill us." Ling Peng mustered up the courage and finally said it.
The two of them lowered their heads together and no longer had the courage to look at Ling Qingwan.
“Wanwan…” The Sixth Madam looked worried, thinking that Ling Qingwan was deliberately making things difficult for Ling Han and Ling Peng.
It's fun. Ling Qingwan didn't know whether she should laugh or be angry. A few months had passed, and she had never beaten or scolded even her servants. Where did this reputation of killing people come from
"Have you two seen me kill someone?" Ling Qingwan asked Ling Han and Ling Peng.
"No." The two children thought for a moment and shook their heads.
"Have you two ever seen me get angry at anyone?" Ling Qingwan asked again.
Ling Han and Ling Peng looked at each other.
"What is this for?"
Ling Qingwan was about to open her mouth to speak when Old Madam Ling, noticing that the Sixth Madam had not returned yet, left the room on her own.
In the courtyard, Sixth Madam and Ling Chuchu stood in front and behind Ling Qingwan, who squatted down and talked to Ling Han and Ling Peng who were kneeling on the ground. No wonder Madam Ling misunderstood, this scene looked like Ling Qingwan was bullying Ling Han and Ling Peng.
"Grandma." Ling Chuchu stepped forward and in an instant stood with Old Madam Ling.
Seeing that Old Lady Ling was present, Sixth Lady finally felt more confident. She hurriedly brought Ling Han and Ling Peng to Old Lady Ling's side.
Ling Qingwan was the only one left in the snow. She slowly stood up and walked in front of the few people.
"Qingwan greets grandmother." Ling Qingwan bowed with both hands and bowed to Old Madam Ling.
"Come in and talk." Old Madam Ling turned and walked into the room with an angry look on her face.
The stove was steaming, and Ling Chuchu helped Madam Ling to sit down. On the side, Madam Six felt very sorry for Ling Han and Ling Peng, and carefully wiped the snow stains off their knees.
Ling Qingwan looked like a sinner.
"Tell me, what's going on? Han'er and Peng'er were having fun, why are they kneeling on the ground?" Old Madam Ling asked.