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”Yes.” Everyone replied in unison.
Even his mother's gaze fell on the Xiao family. In the past, the Xiao family couldn't appear in such a situation, but now that they were even wives, they could be like the first wife and listen to their teachings.
”Xiao family, remember to avoid Consort Su's return to peace.” Even her mother frowned slightly, her voice somewhat cold.
”Why?” When Lian Shiya heard this, she abruptly raised her head and asked.
”Why?” Her mother's face turned cold, ”Do you need me to say that? ”Heaven destroyer, lonely star, possessed by a ghost. Imperial Concubine Fu and the princess are both extremely pampered. If they were to offend a noble, who would be able to shoulder this responsibility?”
”…” When the Xiao family heard this, their faces alternated between green and white, looking extremely unsightly.
Mrs Hu and Mrs Liu covered their mouths as they laughed softly. ”Mother has considered it well.”
Lian Shiya was unconvinced as she said, ”Grandmother, you also believe in such ridiculous words. How could my mother be a Heaven's Calamity Solitary Star …?”
”Shut up!” Lian Mu flew into a rage and said, ”Who said that he had run into a ghost? Aren't you the one? Then who was the one to call Master Mo An to expel the evil? Isn't it you? What do you mean by 'Great Daoist Master Mo An'? But now, in the blink of an eye, you say that these things are ridiculous! ”
”I …”
”Ya Er!” ”Yes, madame. I will definitely follow your teachings. Third Miss is only trying to reason with you because she's afraid of my feelings of grievance. Please forgive her for her filial piety.”
Only then did Lian Ma's anger subside a little. ”You can all go down.”
”Yes.” Everyone said their goodbyes.
This time, Lian Shiya was still unable to hold it in. After returning to the Clear Spring Academy, she flew into a rage and said, ”Grandmother, mother, you are already an equal wife, yet you are still finding excuses to oppress you at every turn. I can't even let you see Shufei's face, I really can't help myself!”
”Hmph.” Lady Xiao sneered as she accepted the cup of tea from Senior Servant Zhen. Drinking a mouthful, she said, ”Looks like this old woman has already lived enough.”
”…” When Lian Shiya heard this, she was instantly startled. ”Mom, you, what do you mean?”
”Without her, it would have been impossible for her to act as recklessly as she is now. I really hate myself for being so soft-hearted from the start. If not for her, I would have made a move earlier.” The Xiao Clan's expression was calm as a trace of an insidious sneer appeared on the corners of their lips. Their voices were as cold and detached as if they had been sealed in ice.
”Mother …” Lian Shiya felt a chill run down her spine.
In the Immortal Lotus Courtyard, it was already noon. The weather was getting better, so Lian Rue asked the old wives to bring the tables to the courtyard and sit at the tables to make the girls' blush.
There were still a few days until the first day of the Chinese New Year, and Lian Yueyue was thinking about what gifts she should prepare for Shufei and the thirteenth princess, Feng Yu Yao.
At this moment, Leng Mei walked over and whispered in her ear, ”Eldest Miss, His Highness has already requested for the emperor to grant him his marriage. On the day of the Spring Festival, he is going to the Xiao family to formally propose marriage.”
When Lian Ruyue heard this, her hand that was holding the needle and thread was slightly startled. She paused for a while, then continued embroidering, saying indifferently, ”It can be considered to be a good marriage.”
As he spoke, he dismissed the cold brows and lowered his head to work on embroidery.
”Lian Ruyue, I have long hated that ugly face of yours!” Suddenly, a cold voice rang out in her mind. Her body trembled as she abruptly stood up and looked around.
”Ya, Eldest Miss, your hand …” At this moment, a gatekeeper maid let out a scream and quickly ran over.
Lian Ruyue looked down and discovered that because of the great shock she just suffered, that needle had already deeply pierced into her index finger, and she actually didn't feel any pain.
”Eldest Miss, please bear with it. This servant will pull out the needle for you …” The servant girl pressed down Lian Ru Yue's fingertip and pulled out the needle. A small stream of blood immediately flowed out and the servant quickly used the white silk handkerchief to wrap her finger. The handkerchief was dyed red like a bloody plum; it was beautiful but desolate.
”It must be excruciating. This servant will go find Doctor Lu right now.”