Chapter 21 Confession

The sudden question caught Lu Hong off guard and made him blush instantly.

Knowing that Ling Xiao couldn't see, Lu Hong still moved his eyes guiltily and coughed unnaturally: "Cousin Xiao, why do you suddenly ask about this?"

Ling Xiao's ears were sharp and he followed the voice and looked at Lu Hong: "I ask this for my own reasons. Cousin Hong only needs to answer me. Do you like Ah Shu?"

like!

Of course I do!

He fell in love with her at first sight, he was fascinated by her and tossed and turned. I work hard every day just to see her one more time. Occasionally, if you say a word or two, your heart will be full of joy and you will be in a good mood all day long.

Ling Xiao waited patiently, and after a while, Lu Hong gathered up the courage and nodded. Thinking that Ling Xiao couldn't see, he hummed again.

Ling Xiao wasn't surprised either.

He cannot see, but he still has keen hearing. Every time he mentioned Ah Shu, there would be uncontrollable excitement in Lu Hong's voice. When they met, Lu Hong was happy no matter how cold Ah Shu was.

What else could it be but love?

"It's my grandmother's birthday today, and there are many guests in the house. Ah Shu wants to greet the guests. Now when she goes to the garden, even if she sees her, there is no chance to talk." Ling Xiao lowered his voice and laughed: "After the luncheon, the troupe will start It's time to sing, so I quietly asked Ah Shu to come over alone. If you have any questions, just tell Ah Shu!"

Lu Hong was both surprised and happy: "Is everything you said true? Cousin Xiao, you didn't lie to me, did you?" He had been looking for a chance to talk to her in private, but unfortunately there was no good opportunity. Unexpectedly, Ling Xiao would take the initiative to mention this matter today.

This is simply a blessing from heaven.

Ling Xiao nodded with a smile.

Lu Hong grabbed Ling Xiao's hand and said incoherently excitedly: "Cousin Xiao, thank you. You are so kind to me."

Ling Xiao grinned, but thought secretly in his heart. I'm not doing this just for you.

Ah Shu has been thinking a lot lately, and she doesn't know if it's because of Lu Hong. Instead of dragging it out in such ambiguity, it would be better for the two of them to talk clearly face to face. If Ah Shu is also interested in Lu Hong, everyone will be happy.

If Luo Hua was ruthless on purpose... it would also make Lu Hong give up early.

...

A high stage was set up in Ling's mansion, and the most famous theater troupe in Dingzhou City was specially invited.

There are many tables and chairs placed beside the stage. The male guests and the female family members sat on each side, chatting and laughing in low voices while watching the show, which was quite lively.

Ling Jingshu and Ling Jingyan sat together, whispered something unknown, and smiled at each other.

"Cousin Shu is really amazing. In just a few days, we have become so familiar with cousin Yan." Ling Jingxian couldn't hide the sourness in her words: "If someone who doesn't know meets them, they might think they are... The two are sisters!"

She and Ling Jingyan had some unpleasant troubles at first, and even if they wanted to get closer, they couldn't let go of it for a while. Watching Ling Jingshu and Ling Jingyan's close friendship, I felt inexplicably aggrieved.

Ling Jingwan smiled: "It's rare for cousin Yan to go back to Dingzhou to live for a while, and she will probably return to the capital soon. No matter how close cousin Shu is to her, there is no way she will follow her to the capital. What do you have to worry about."

That makes sense.

Ling Jingxian's mood suddenly calmed down a lot, she picked up the cake and put it in her mouth, and started watching the show.

Staying in the inner house all day, there are very few opportunities to go out to visit guests. The only ones who come and go every day are those faces, and all they do is read, embroider, play the piano, and paint. The opera troupe was singing today, and everyone was watching with great interest.

On the stage at this moment, a fair and handsome martial artist stood with his head held high, holding a long sword, looking majestic. Another clown in funny clothes was running and doing somersaults, attracting bursts of cheers and cheers.

Ling Jingshu was quiet by nature and had no interest in listening to operas. She chatted with Ling Jingyan all the time.

The maid Jingyu walked over quietly and whispered: "Miss Ninth, the young master doesn't like the drama and doesn't want to stay here. I want you to accompany him back to Qiushui Pavilion!"

Ling Jingshu didn't doubt that he was there and immediately agreed with a smile.

...

Ling Jingshu stepped into Qiushui Pavilion with a smile on her face and called out: "Axiao."

Ling Xiao disappeared, but an unexpectedly handsome face came into view, with a smile on his face and eyes, as warm as the spring breeze: "Cousin Shu."

It's Lu Hong!

Ling Jingshu's smile suddenly disappeared and her voice became colder: "Why are you here? Where is Ah Xiao?" Could it be that he followed Ling Xiao?

Lu Hong hesitated for a moment before telling the truth: "It was cousin Xiao who asked me to come here to wait for you."

Ling Jingshu: "..."

What is Ling Xiao doing? !

Ling Jingshu frowned, and a not-so-splendid guess passed through her mind: "Why did Ah Xiao want you to come to see me?"

Her disgust and indifference were like a basin of cold water pouring down on him, extinguishing most of Lu Hong's joy and excitement. The smile on his face also stiffened slightly: "Cousin Xiao also has good intentions and wants us to have a chance to be alone for a while and talk for a while..."

"No need!"

Ling Jingshu said coldly: "There are differences between men and women, and we have to avoid suspicion. Besides, we are not familiar at all, so I don't think there is anything to say. You can leave first!"

Lu Hong couldn't laugh anymore, and the words deep in his heart burst out: "Cousin Shu, what did I do wrong? Why do you hate me so much? You never treat me with false words?"

Why?

Ling Jingshu pulled the corners of her lips, without a trace of smile in her eyes, and ordered without turning her head: "Bai Yu, you go and guard the door, and don't let anyone in."

Today, there is a troupe performing in the mansion, and all the maids and old women have gone to join in the fun. Now there is no one in Qiu Shui Pavilion. Bai Yu carefully closed the door and stood outside the courtyard gate.

Lu Hong stood under the veranda, and Ling Jingshu stood in the courtyard. The two were about three meters apart, facing each other from a distance.

The long-awaited solitude suddenly became a reality. But Lu Hong's heart sank slowly.

Ling Jingshu, who never looked at him straight in the eye, finally raised her beautiful, bright and clear eyes today and stared at him straight: "Lu Hong, I will tell you the answer to the question you asked me just now."

Lu Hong wanted to say something, but he held back.

"You didn't do anything wrong." Because you didn't have time.

"I can guess your feelings for me. However, I don't have any love for you. So, I don't want you to have any misunderstanding."

In this life, I will never repeat the same mistakes again, and I will never be moved by your tenderness and affection again.

Ling Jingshu's tone was very calm, and there was no usual disgust in her eyes when she looked at him, as if she was looking at an irrelevant stranger.

Such calmness is even more hurtful than the previous indifference and disgust.

Lu Hongjun's face turned slightly pale, and he forced himself to be calm: "Cousin Shu, we have been together for a short time, and you are not familiar with my character and temperament. It is reasonable for you to be wary of me."

"Like you and your sister, I lost my mother at a young age. I know what it feels like to have no mother. I have been studying hard since I was a child, hoping to pass the imperial examination and make my family proud and stand out. Before I met you, I had never paid attention to girls of the same age, let alone thought about lifelong events. But when I met you in the garden that day, I fell in love with you at first sight. These days, I tried my best to get close to cousin Xiao, and it was also to take the opportunity to get more I have seen you several times. Cousin Xiao saw my thoughts and created an opportunity for me to be alone with you and express my feelings. "

"I have thought about it. After today, I will tell my father and mother about our marriage. If the heaven has mercy and I am lucky enough to marry you, I will be devoted to you in this life."

"If you don't believe me, I will swear to the heaven now. God, I, Lu Hong, love Ling Jingshu, and this love will never change in this life. If I break this oath, let me be struck by lightning and die a miserable death."

......

The handsome boy expressed his feelings affectionately.

This scene is enough to capture the hearts of all girls in the boudoir!

In her previous life, she was intoxicated with such tenderness and affection, and easily gave her heart. She trusted and relied on him wholeheartedly, and married to the Lu family with a full vision of the future... But who would have thought that in just a few years, he changed his mind! Abandoned his wife, stayed in the capital, and never returned to Dingzhou.

She fell into such a miserable situation, all because of him!

Huge hatred and strong pain were stirring in her heart, and Ling Jingshu's voice became sharp and excited: "Whatever you think is your business, and it has nothing to do with me. I don't have any good feelings for you, and I have never thought of marrying you. Just leave now that you have finished speaking!"

All of Lu Hong's expressions froze.

His sincere confession was met with an indifferent rejection. No one could face it calmly. What's more, under Lu Hong's polite appearance, he never lacked the superiority of a child from a noble family and the pride of being successful at a young age...

Lu Hong pursed his lips, suddenly strode over, and stopped only two steps away from Ling Jingshu: "What's wrong with me? Why do you hate me so much and don't give me any chance?"

He has a good background and a good father. He is the eldest son of the Lu family and will be the head of the Lu family in the future.

He was smart since he was a child, had a photographic memory, was very talented in reading, and had the reputation of a scholar at an early age. The future is limitless.

He has a good appearance, good manners and temperament, and is a beautiful boy praised by everyone.

How could Ling Jingshu not like him at all?

Lu Hong could not suppress his surging emotions, and suddenly reached out and held her hand. Just after touching her fingers, before he could hold her slender and soft hand in his palm...

Ling Jingshu's face suddenly turned pale, her whole body seemed to spasm, and she felt a strong nausea in her heart. She staggered back a step, and then vomited with a wow.