Read Novel Full Chapter 156: Disagreement Reoccurring
In the last lifetime, when Yu Lingxin returned to the capital in Tianxu year 18, even Xun Ze had already turned into a memorial tablet, so naturally never met the Yan Xiaochan at the time who’d passed away even earlier. Just, when hearing about the past events from Xun Che, she’d roughly heard, back then, when Xun Che and Yan Xiaochan married, the old madam had very much caused trouble, but the couple’s relationship after marrying was still pretty good.
Yan Xiaochan was gentle and virtuous.
Even if amongst Xun old madam’s endless complaints, Xun second madam also felt that Yan Xiaochan’s father’s and older brother’s official post were both far inferior to Marshal Yan’s, seemingly a bit low, towards Yan Xiaochan herself, she was still quite satisfied.
Just, afterwards, Xun old madam’s pent-up anger from suffering repeated setbacks on the first branch’s side was truly unable to be dispelled, never mind forcing Miss Nie who Xun Tan liked to withdraw from the engagement, she also tormented Yan Xiaochan day in and day out, causing her to develop illness, and afterwards, after finally getting pregnant, pass away with one corpse, two lives.
In this life, the Yan family saw the Xun family long showed signs of the two branches having a falling out, so just voluntarily withdrew from the marriage arrangement in advance. This, in a way, actually preserved Yan Xiaochan’s future and life. At the time, when Yu Lingxin heard, she even rejoiced for this ‘sister-in-law’ that she’d never met before, but she never expected that her own younger tang brother, Yu Zhengshan, unknown as to when, actually got acquainted with the Yan family.
As for the Yan family siblings, when facing Yu Lingxin, they similarly had a bit of faint awkwardness. Yan Xiaochan had just turned fifteen, even a few months older than Yu Zhengshan, and had just cancelled her engagement with the Xun family. At this time, facing Yu Zhengshan’s older tang sister, the Xun family first branch heir’s madam, her feelings were also very peculiar.
However, the slight bashfulness on her pretty face, Yu Lingxin still saw very clearly. Although she shot a glare at Yu Zhengshan again, towards Yan Xiaochan, she was still very warm, “In the past, never heard that Miss Yan was skilled in painting, else last time, when Ying’er discussed about paintings at the club, would’ve invited miss too.”
Yan Xiaochan lowered her eyes, “Madam Xun overpraises, my painting skills are merely average.”
At this time, Yu Zhengshan unexpectedly rushed to follow-up, “Eldest sister, Miss Yan’s painting skill is extremely exquisite. However, she doesn’t like composing poetry, and also very shy. Today, if not for brother Yan bringing her along, perhaps she wouldn’t even come to the poetry gathering. Your family’s poetry club might not be suitable for her.”
Yu Lingxin practically wanted to smack Yu Zhengshan on his forehead. This little brat, is there a need to be this worked up? Yan Xiaochan’s own older brother, Yan Lin, still hasn’t said anything. You, a neither family nor friend, merely just having studied a few days with Yan Lin, outsider, just rejected for the young lady?
Moreover, the poetry club and whatnot was just a casual topic for a conversation! Yan Xiaochan had just cancelled her engagement with Xun Ze, so naturally it wasn’t convenient for her to come to the Xun manor to participate in some poetry club. Just, if not mentioning anything at all, it would just be a bit rude!
Yu Zhengshan also detected his eldest tang sister’s usually gentle and smiling gaze gradually turning sharp, immediately having the feeling of getting reprimanded by Xun Che with the ruler in hand. Yu Zhengshan instinctively withdrew his neck, his voice even softening, but still holding the stance of ‘Miss Yan won’t go to the Xun manor!’ Just, he ultimately still had a trace of rationality, so when concluding his words, he also forcibly added at the end, “……….This, this was what brother Yan said last time, right?”
Yan Lin also looked like an easy-going type, politely nodding, “Indeed so.”
Actually, at this time, the most unsightly looking was still Su Hanwei. Su Hanwei’s appearance resembled her mother, Su aunt-in-law, having big and spirited eyes, her figure also graceful and delicate. If setting aside the fact that she was overly flexible and even overly fawning, just solely looking at appearance, she was still not bad, quite beautiful and charming. Although not as pretty as Yu Lingxin, Xun Ying, Ming Jinoru, and them, but she still can surpass this Yan Xiaochan before her.
But, what was Yu Zhengshan’s attitude like? At this time, anyone with eyes can all tell. For a moment, Su Hanwei was both shocked and upset———–Yu Zhengshan having someone in his heart can’t be said to be rare, but why was it someone whose appearance was inferior to hers? She was Marshal Yan’s niece, not Marshal Yan’s daughter, so her family status can’t be considered that strong. Moreover, she also wasn’t able to enter Wenhua Academy, so her learning can’t be that outstanding, so why?
Just, while Su Hanwei was agape and tongue-tied with an unsightly look, another group of people behind her also came over to this side, their expressions similarly very interesting. It was precisely the one that had just gotten his engagement cancelled a few months ago, Xun Ze. By his side, there was also Qi Jue, Xun Tan, and Xun Xiang.
Xun Ze was somewhat blankly staring at Yan Xiaochan, while Xun Xiang, after similarly feeling shocked for a moment, just coldly sneered, “No wonder wanted to cancel the engagement for no reason, sure enough, it wasn’t without a cause. Already found another target this soon? Or was it having a next target first, then cancelling the engagement?”
TN: All translations outside of are stolen and reposted without permission!
Yu Zhengshan’s and Yan Lin’s complexion both changed at the same time, but Yu Lingxin rushed to open her mouth before them, “Third miss sure is quite spirited today, coming out to play?”
Xun Xiang although still had a bit of fear towards Xun Che, but towards Yu Lingxin who was currently here alone without Ming Jinrou, Ming Huayue, or Xun Che by her side, she nevertheless didn’t have that much fear, especially given that Xun Ze, ever since cancelling his engagement with the Yan family, has been somewhat depressed. Today, it originally can be considered for the sake of letting him lighten his mood, thus the three of them came out together, but who knew that they would encounter Yan Xiaochan happily chatting with Yu Zhengshan.
As such, her anger immediately just shot up, coldly sneering again, “Right, came out to play and broaden one’s horizons. Afterwards, really had one’s horizons broadened………”
“Xun Xiang.” Yu Lingxin calmly interrupted her, “Do you know what kind of place this is?” She lifted her eyes to look at Xun Ze, Xun Tan, and Qi Jue by her side, “Even if she doesn’t know, you all who have studied many books of sages should at least know. Qi eldest young master, your younger sister at present had just married into Wu Wang Manor. Your esteemed father and manor is also currently very satisfied. Do you really want to just watch your younger cousin cause trouble for the elders at home like this?”
Qi Jue was still more understanding of the state of affairs than Qi Pei, so just dryly coughed, “This uh, younger cousin Xiang is also……..also lively, frank and outspoken, about that………….” Between his vague words, he had the Chang’de Count Manor’s fence-sitting and wishy-washy nature exposed in its entirety.
Xun Tan, on the other hand, was better at acting in the moment, quickly pulling the still somewhat in a daze Xun Ze and the full of discontent Xun Xiang by his side, “At the plum forest poetry gathering, there’s this many beautiful sceneries and works. Let’s go somewhere else to admire!”
Seeing Yu Lingxin’s cold attitude, Xun Xiang still maintained a discontent look on her face, but on the inside, she was nevertheless a bit lacking in confidence, so just angrily snorted, also going to pull Xun Ze, “Alright, eldest brother, let’s go!”
From beginning to end, Yan Xiaochan never once looked Xun Ze in the face. Just, the awkwardness on this side rose another level. As Su Hanwei’s gaze flickered, she was already upset to the point of tears————Yu Zhengshan not only fell for someone whose beauty and learning was inferior to hers, even one that had gotten her engagement cancelled!
“Many thanks Madam Xun.” Yan Lin at this time went forward and cupped his hand, “It’s better for this one and one’s younger sister to take our leave first, so as to avoid causing disagreement again amongst the people of your noble manor.”
Yu Zhengshan also glanced at Yu Lingxin, his face both having gratitude and also eagerness. Yu Lingxin helplessly sighed, “Just now, it was the people of our Xun family second branch that was rude, asking Miss Yan to not take to heart. Nowadays, the weather is cold, the path down the mountain slippery. Shan’er, why don’t you go send them.”
Yu Zhengshan was practically like receiving a decree, the delight in his eyes nearly about to jump out, quickly following after the Yan family siblings. From beginning to end, he was just like as if completely not seeing Su Hanwei who was standing by Yu Yunxin’s side.
“Eldest sister, this…………” Towards Su Hanwei, Yu Yunxin ultimately still had the years of friendship as cousins in the past. Although at present, because of the Su family’s various actions, as well as Su Mao’s overbearing arrogance, she already didn’t like them very much, but suddenly seeing Yu Zhengshan having someone in his heart, and Su Hanwei on the verge of tears, she was still somewhat at a loss for what to do, thus instinctively tugged Yu Lingxin.
Yu Lingxin thought for a moment, gesturing Bai Guo at her side to give Su Hanwei a handkerchief, “Some things can’t be forced. Miss Su’s fate perhaps lies somewhere even higher, and even better. Everything else, no need to take to heart.”
Su Hanwei lowered her head for a moment and then looked to Yu Yunxin, “Yun’er, can you walk with me for a little? I…………”
Yu Yunxin was a bit hesitant, but still softhearted, “I can, but let’s not go back to where the wangyes and scholars are. Let’s just stroll around the poetry gathering for a while and then go home.”
Su Hanwei nodded and then reached out to coil around Yu Yunxin’s arm. Yu Lingxin originally just came out to check on the situation on Yu Yunxin’s side and didn’t have the intention of keeping her by her side all day. Although letting her younger sister and Su Hanwei walk together again, she was still a bit concerned, but seeing how Yu Yunxin was very clear and understanding of things now, she was also a bit relieved. As such, she just left Bai Guo by her side, letting the other servant girl she brought out, Shuangye, to go take care of Yu Yunxin, only returning to the marquis manor once the poetry gather is over and they have safely descended the mountain.
This way, Yu Lingxin can also step away. It was better to go back and look for Xun Ying.
Leading along Bai Guo, she passed through the bamboo garden at the center of Jingfu Temple, on the way to the east garden. In between, there were three particularly refined small halls, extremely quiet. It’s said that these were specifically prepared for certain meditation rituals that required peace and quiet. Hidden among the bamboo forest, they appeared especially serene.
In the past life, Yu Lingxin had visited Jingfu Temple many times before, and even once carried out sacrificial rites for Xun Che in these three meditation halls before, so very familiar with them. Bai Guo, on the other hand, was just somewhat curious. When passing by, she glanced a few more times, “Young madam, what kind of place is this?”
Yu Lingxin was just about to reply, when she suddenly heard a few faint strange sounds, her complexion also turning somewhat peculiar.
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