Chapter 3 Lu Family

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The Lu family has arrived in Dingzhou?

Mrs. Ling was surprised and happy. She stood up and said, "Hurry, hurry, hurry up, get someone to prepare a carriage to pick them up."

"When mother-in-law was so happy, did she forget that there was a carriage waiting at the pier?" Mrs. Li took over the conversation with a smile.

Old Mrs. Ling laughed dumbly: "Look at me, I'm so happy and confused that I even forgot about this."

Seeing that Li was stealing the limelight, Mrs. Yue felt unwilling and immediately said with a smile: "The dock is half a day's journey from our Ling Mansion. Just now the steward came back to deliver the letter. It seems that the carriage is already halfway there, and it might arrive in a moment."

Mrs. Wang also said with a smile: "The guest room has been prepared a long time ago. Before they arrive, let the maids and women clean the guest room again. My daughter-in-law remembers that my sister-in-law likes to be clean best before she gets married."

This last sentence won the favor of Mrs. Ling.

Old Mrs. Ling glanced at Mr. Wang approvingly: "You are the most thoughtful. The fourth child has been in charge of the shop and farm in the past few years, and you have learned a lot from following the fourth child."

Mrs. Wang pursed her lips and smiled, and responded respectfully: "Thank you for the compliment, mother-in-law. The fourth master often said that it is a son's duty to share some trivial matters with his mother-in-law. If he knew that his mother-in-law praised him like this, he would be very happy. "

Mrs. Yue and Mrs. Li each sneered in their hearts and glanced at Wang at the same time.

This Wang family doesn't seem to talk much on weekdays, but he is no weaker than the two of them when it comes to coaxing the old lady.

Wang didn't seem to notice the jealous looks in Mrs. Yue's and Li's eyes, and weakly supported Mrs. Ling's arm: "The Lu family will be here soon. Why don't mother-in-law go back to the bedroom to rest for a while, change into new clothes, and then Freshen up and look more energetic.”

Mrs. Ling nodded happily.

Mrs. Li reacted very quickly and immediately supported Mrs. Ling's other arm: "The fourth sister-in-law is right. My daughter-in-law will wait for her mother-in-law to rest."

The Yue family couldn't grab it in time, and helplessly missed the good opportunity to please and please, and she secretly gritted her teeth in hatred.

Ling Jingshu looked at this familiar scene and sneered in her heart.

The Ling family has never been divided. Except for the eldest family member who has been living in Luoyang, the capital, the other three families all live in the ancestral house.

The chores in the house were divided between his son and daughter-in-law, but the keys to the warehouse were all in the hands of Mrs. Ling. In addition to the fixed monthly schedule for each room, any additional purchases or additional expenses must be approved by Mrs. Ling.

Among the several daughters-in-law, the eldest daughter-in-law, Sun, came from a well-known family and had a very generous dowry. She also lived with her husband in Luoyang, enjoying a detached status. Both the Yue family and the Wang family were born as concubines, and the Li family was not well-established and could not afford a dowry or a private house. He must try his best to make Mrs. Ling happy and get more benefits.

It's a pity that although Mrs. Ling is old, she is not confused at all. She enjoys the gratifying service of her daughters-in-law with peace of mind and never easily asks for any benefits.

All in all, the daughter-in-laws are still far from being able to play tricks on Mrs. Ling!

Yue Shi looked away angrily, and met Ling Jingshu's insightful eyes.

Mrs. Yue was a little embarrassed and embarrassed when she was seen through, but she refused to lose her elder's reserve. She coughed and said: "Sister Shu, the Lu family is here today, and there will definitely be a reception banquet in the evening. You are in good shape, but don't stand for too long. It hurts the spirit.”

Ling Jingxian smiled and said: "Cousin Shu, please go back to Qiushui Pavilion to rest first. I will call you then."

"No need to trouble Cousin Xian." Ling Jingshu said calmly: "I haven't recovered yet, so I won't come out to the reception banquet tonight. So as not to disturb the interest of our distinguished guests."

Ling Jingxian's eyes quickly flashed with joy and she said: "My aunt has brought my cousins ​​all the way here. How can you not attend this reception banquet? If grandma knows about it, she will definitely be unhappy. You'd better show off. Let’s meet!”

Duplicity!

Ling Jingshu twitched the corners of her lips: "If I lose my etiquette in front of distinguished guests, wouldn't it be a disgrace to my grandmother? Besides, with Cousin Xian here, I'm afraid no one will notice me if I show my face."

Wear it a thousand times, but flattery never wears it.

Not to mention, such words came from the mouth of Ling Jingshu, who had always suppressed her.

A trace of complacency flashed across Ling Jingxian's face, and she said with a hypocritical smile: "How could this be? Cousin Shu is the most outstanding among all the cousins. If the family banquet is without you, wouldn't it be greatly eclipsed?"

Ling Jingshu was not in the mood to deal with her, so she bowed to the mother and daughter and then withdrew.

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As soon as he returned to Qiushui Pavilion, Ling Xiao couldn't wait to ask: "Ah Shu, my aunt and her family are here to visit, why don't you want to go out to see them?"

Bai Yu also looked puzzled.

Although the young lady is physically weaker, she still has the strength to show up at the reception banquet. What she said just now is an excuse.

Ling Jingshu was silent for a moment, then said lightly: "It won't be too late to see them again when I am completely recovered."

In the previous life, Mrs. Ling came back and lived in the Ling family for three months. She couldn't stay away forever. However, she is not ready to face the Lu family yet.

In her current state, after meeting the enemy from her previous life, she was afraid that her mind would be unstable and she would not be able to control her emotions at all, which would expose her flaws and arouse suspicion.

Before Ling Xiao could ask further questions, Ling Jingshu changed her tone to a soft and pleading tone: "Axiao, if grandma asks about me, can you explain a few words for me? Otherwise, grandma will definitely be angry with me."

Ling Xiao immediately softened his heart and stopped asking questions. He nodded and said, "Then you take a good rest. I'll come to accompany you when I'm free."

The maid Jingyu standing beside came over and carefully helped Ling Xiao leave.

Bai Yu quietly stepped forward and said softly, "Miss, you haven't recovered yet. You shouldn't work hard. Just lie down on the bed and rest!"

Since she didn't want to go out because of her illness, she just put on a full show.

Ling Jingshu nodded.

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At 5 p.m., the Lu family finally arrived at the Ling Mansion.

"When my aunt got married, I was just born and I have never seen her. However, I have heard the housekeeper mention her many times. The old lady gave birth to my aunt after she was forty years old, and she loved her like a jewel in her palm. Unfortunately, my aunt married far away in Jizhou and has not returned to her parents' home for so many years. The old lady and my aunt are reunited, and they are so excited."

The little maid Xuancao stood by the bed, reporting the news she had heard with great joy: "I didn't dare to get close to take a closer look, I just stole a few glances from a distance. These are all heard from other maids."

"The situation at that time was so exciting. The old lady and my aunt cried and laughed, the fourth and fifth masters shed tears, and several wives cried until their eyes were red. The young masters and young ladies also wiped their tears and cried like a pot of porridge."

Xuancao is only twelve years old, with a quick tongue and a smart personality. She usually runs errands and passes messages. Today, she was entrusted with an "important task", and Xuancao was excited and happy, and she ran errands and inquired about the news with extra effort.

Ling Jingshu sat on the bed, covered with a soft silk quilt, leaning against a thick pillow, listening carelessly.

It was almost evening, and the candlesticks had not yet been lit in the room, so the light was a little dim.

Ling Jingshu's delicate and flawless face seemed to be covered with a veil. She was close at hand, but also strange and distant.

Bai Yu looked at her master quietly, thinking secretly in her heart.

After the young lady woke up today, she seemed different from the past!

When she was ten years old, she was sold into the Ling Mansion. She stood trembling with other little maids, so nervous that she couldn't even speak clearly. The young lady, who was only six years old, chose her and named her Baiyu.

From that moment on, her fate was closely linked to the young lady.

The maids' indentures were in the hands of their masters. If they met a master with a bad temper, it was common for them to be scolded and beaten. What she feared most was that her master would marry her off at will, or that she would be sold out of the house and end up in a filthy place. As a slave, her fate was in the hands of her master.

The master and servant had been together for eight years, and the lady had treated her kindly and tolerantly. In her heart, she had already regarded the lady as the closest and most important person.

No matter what the lady looked like, she would follow her loyally as always.

Xuancao continued to say excitedly: "Later, the servants of the Lu family were busy moving the luggage and settling down, and the aunt took the two cousins ​​to Yonghe Hall. I am too short, and I couldn't see the appearance of the cousins ​​even when I stood on tiptoe. I only heard that one of the cousins ​​was handsome and suave, but it was a pity that I didn't get to see him in person..."

"Xiancao," Ling Jingshu suddenly interrupted Xuancao's endless chatter: "You did a good job. Now go to Yonghe Hall again. If there is any latest news, come back and report to me at any time."

Xiancao was praised, and she felt happy in her heart. She responded crisply and left excitedly.

The handsome and suave cousin of the Lu family... Ling Jingshu pulled the corner of her lips sarcastically.

The lover who fell in love at first sight in the previous life, and the lover who promised to marry her for life!

No one is more familiar with his appearance than her!

She thought he would be her lifelong support and future. But the ruthless reality dealt her a fatal blow.

After two years of sweet love in their marriage, he went to Luoyang for the imperial examination. After hearing the good news of his success, she was so happy that she didn't sleep for several nights. She kept saying to her two-month-old son: "Your father passed the imperial examination and will stay in the capital to be an official. He will be back soon and take us to Luoyang together..."

However, he never came back for several years.

He was handsome and talented at a young age, and was favored by the most noble princess of the Great Zhou. He wanted to climb up the dragon and enjoy a lifetime of wealth, so he abandoned his wife and children who were far away in Jizhou and were looking forward to his return.

He threw her into the dirty Lu family and died in humiliation and hatred...

Until the moment she closed her eyes with resentment and pain, she never saw him again.

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