Chapter 373 - Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Patterned Paper Flower (1/2)
Chapter 373: Chapter 373: Patterned Paper Flower
Translator: 549690339
“I, I…”
Gan Miaoruo dodged Liu Sisi’s gaze and suddenly sat back down in the chair, unable to regain her composure for a long time.
After sorting out her thoughts, she spoke in a low, soft voice.
“Actually, the rumor that I went back to my hometown to recover from illness is completely false. The truth is, I couldn’t stand my Second Sister, whom my dad dotes on, showing off in front of me and scolded her. But I didn’t even touch her, and she fell into the lotus pond by herself. Her concubine mother went to my dad and cried that I pushed her into the pond. My dad didn’t care about right or wrong and directly punished me to copy scriptures in the Ancestral Hall. I naturally didn’t want to and started arguing with my dad…”
“Hmph! You didn’t use your brain when in that position and got framed by others. Can’t blame anyone but yourself! I think the punishment from your dad to copy scriptures in Ancestral Hall is too light!”
Liu Sisi directly added fuel to the fire.
“You!… I can’t believe you would say that too!”
Gan Miaoruo’s eyes began to redden.
“Did I scold you wrongly? She is merely your concubine’s sister. As a Lineal Elder Sister, if your sister does something wrong, you should punish her directly, give her 10 planks first, then make her reflect in the courtyard with the door closed. If any servant dares to resist secretly, just grab them, give them 20 hits of boards and sell them off. I want to see which concubine’s sister dares to show off in front of you!”
Liu Sisi said with disappointment, “But instead, you let a concubine’s sister frame you and use such a trivial matter to trouble your dad. If it were me, I would definitely beat you with five planks and starve you for a few days to see if you learn your lesson!”
Isn’t this the punishment my dad first decided on?
“You, bastard! I hate you, I despise you!”
Gan Miaoruo suddenly started crying, covering her face while sobbing and arguing, “What do you know, she caught the seventh prince’s favor and plans to marry her as a Secondary Concubine when she comes of age…”
“There are only a few types of prominent marriages. Either this woman is genuinely loved by him, or the woman he wants to marry can benefit his career.”
Liu Sisi took a few steps forward, “The other party is the Seventh Prince, and the woman he wants to marry is an underage concubine’s daughter. Logically speaking, the most reasonable person for him to marry would be you, right? Hehe, I’m afraid this is nothing more than a scheme for their mutual interests.”
“It’s not like that! He already has a Principal Princess Consort, and my dad wouldn’t let me marry him as a Secondary Concubine. So…” Gan Miaoruo wiped her tears and retorted.
“So you see, your dad is the one that loves you the most and doesn’t want you to marry as a Secondary Concubine and suffer, isn’t he?”
Liu Sisi softened her tone, “Speaking of which, who was the one who always wanted to marry Brother Nan?”
“He won’t have me…”
With those words, both of them fell silent, tears streaming down their faces.
Liu Sisi didn’t comfort her, just sat quietly beside her. After a while, she wiped her tears and whispered.
“You’re really annoying. You don’t coax me or go along with me like they do, but I feel closer to you, which is strange.”
Liu Sisi’s mouth twitched, feeling like she had nothing to say.
Gan Miaoruo wiped her tears and said, “After the New Year, probably on Lunar February 2nd, I will have to leave with my dad to enter the capital. I heard that this time the palace plans to choose a few age-appropriate studying companions for the two princesses, and the candidates will be selected among the ministers’ daughters. My dad’s idea is for me to try my best and secure a spot. Even if I fail this time, I’m afraid I’ll stay in the capital to find a husband and won’t have a chance to return to Liuping Town.”
She didn’t finish her words, but sobbed and cried.