19 Not quite the same as the rumors
Xiao Tingyun's wrist was pulled so hard that it hurt, but he said nothing and just pursed his lips. This old lady has a very strong grip!
"I can't refuse a gift from an elder. She has been my good friend for many years. In that case, I'll give her a bracelet as a gift to you, little girl, since we haven't seen each other for many years. Please accept it."
Old Madam Xiao was quite helpless, and asked people to accept it with a helpless look, as if she was watching a unreasonable child asking for candy.
Old Madam Zhang's face froze, then she recovered and smiled as she put the bracelet on Xiao Tingyun's hand.
Xiao Tingyun followed his thoughts and took the bracelet, thanked him and stepped back, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
The old lady’s trick is brilliant!
We are close friends and we haven't seen each other for many years.
I thought their relationship was just average, it's hard to understand why they suddenly became so affectionate.
This has cleared the gap between himself and Old Madam Zhang. After all, "fate" is much more important than a meeting gift.
You also secretly beat up Old Lady Zhang and made her lose face. Who told you to make connections? You are now embarrassed!
Grandma is awesome! ! ! The villain in my heart couldn't help but wave the flag wildly!
See what tricks this old lady dares to play!
Perhaps because she had lost the upper hand, Mrs. Zhang did not look very happy and was forcing a smile.
"Forget it, you little girls should go and have some fun. It's getting boring following around with us old guys. Yue'er..." Old Madam Zhang turned sideways and called a girl.
"Grandma." The girl in a pink dress stood up with a smile on her face.
"Take them for a walk in the garden."
"Yes." Zhang Hanyue bowed and nodded in agreement.
"Go and play." After sending the kids away, Old Lady Zhang tried to deal with the old ones.
"Um."
Song also nodded to Xiao Tingyun, "Have fun."
Xiao Tingyun naturally had no choice but to say, "Got it."
After they left the house, Xiao Tingyun heard Xiao Tingqi humming continuously. After a break, he kindly reminded her, "If you feel unwell, remember to see a doctor. It is not a good habit to avoid seeing a doctor."
Xiao Tingqi was scolded and couldn't control his temper, "You are the one who needs to see a doctor! I just can't stand someone who is pretentious and wants to be the center of attention!"
"Oh? Who are you talking about, second sister? I'm stupid, so please give me some advice." Xiao Tingyun's tone became lighter, but the maid beside her knew that her young lady was a little unhappy.
The lawsuit between the two sisters caught the attention of some people, who were discussing it in whispers as if it were a joke.
"you……"
"Second sister, grandma will be unhappy if she knows." Xiao Tingxue suddenly tugged at Xiao Tingqi's sleeve and interrupted Xiao Tingqi.
Xiao Tingqi's mind turned cold, and he looked around, and found that many noble ladies were waiting to watch the show, and even Xiao Tingyun had a dull expression.
Xiao Tingyun looked at Xiao Tingxue calmly, while the latter pursed her lips and lowered her head without looking at Xiao Tingyun.
Xiao Tingqi looked embarrassed, but he also knew that today was not the time to be angry with his sisters at home. Outside, they were a whole, and they would prosper together and suffer together.
She then took a deep breath and put on a lady's standard smile, "Sister will naturally teach me well. Let's go and enjoy the flowers!"
Zhang Hanyue raised her eyebrows, said nothing, and took the sisters to the garden.
Xiao Tingyun looked at Xiao Tingxue's back with narrowed eyes. Her sister...
Kind of interesting...
"The scenery here is great. You can take a rest here for a while and then meet friends through painting." Zhang Hanyue smiled and led people into a pavilion.
“Not bad…”
"The scenery is indeed beautiful. It is quite unique to make friends through painting."
"I haven't come out for a long time. I'm almost suffocating."
Everyone was in high spirits and talking non-stop.
The servants and maids in the Zhang mansion had arranged the tea, fruits, snacks and cakes. Fish were swimming in the pond under the pavilion, and the lotus leaves in the pond were as green as new.
The wind was clear and the air was fresh, warming the heart. Xiao Tingyun was made a little drowsy by the wind.
She chose a seat in a corner and sat alone.
Her reputation was not very good. After all, she had never shown up in Kyoto, and it was a fact that she was in poor health, so there were many rumors.
Hence the current situation, Xiao Tingyun became independent and no one cared about him.
In the bamboo forest not far away, a figure was quietly looking at the beautiful scenery at the moment, and a hint of satisfaction appeared at the corner of his lips.
After observing back and forth, Zhang Quanfu whispered, "Your Majesty, it seems that she was the one who played the piano last time."
Pei Yuning replied softly, "I understand."
"Then..." Zhang Quanfu thought, if His Majesty has this idea, why not take her into the harem?
The Queen Mother doesn't have to worry anymore.
Before he could say anything, he heard a "Let's go."
Another wave of people came from one side.
…
Xiao Tingqi and Xiao Tingxue each went to find the sisters they were familiar with, and they chatted very harmoniously with the young ladies.
"She is the third young lady of the Xiao family?"
"That sickly guy? This is the first time he's come out in such a long time!?"
"Tingxue, your third sister doesn't seem to be as the rumors say. Is there some misunderstanding?"
The girl who was talking to Xiao Tingxue was Liu Yuhua, the second daughter of the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice.
Liu Yuhua looked at Xiao Tingyun curiously and saw that she was as bright as the moon, cool and elegant. She was really a good-looking girl, which was just what she liked.
Xiao Tingxue lowered her eyes and said softly, "It's just a rumor. Third sister doesn't like to go out often, so it's inevitable that people will make extra accusations."
Liu Yuhua nodded, smiled and joked, and said affirmatively, "Minister Xiao was the top scholar in the imperial examination that year, and Madam Song was also dignified and generous, not to mention your eldest brother and third brother, how could they give birth to an ugly daughter? She is just a little withdrawn, no wonder she doesn't like to go out."
"Yes." Xiao Tingxue smiled and nodded. "There are many people in Kyoto, and rumors are inevitable. Since my third sister has not been in Kyoto for a long time, it has become a topic of conversation."
Liu Yuhua snorted, "Those people are always so boring. They can talk about things that don't seem to exist in a certain way. Tingxue, you should avoid associating with them in the future, so as not to lead them astray. Your third sister is probably said to be a loner because of what others say."
"So I think it's definitely not her fault!" Liu Yuhua's eyes lit up, "Beauty is always different from ordinary people."
Xiao Tingxue paused, she knew that Liu Yuhua's strange habit had come up.
We are always more tolerant towards good-looking people, but we have our own set of standards for judging beauty.
"I have to go talk to her, hey..." Liu Yuhua said, and ran away in a hurry with the maid, leaving Xiao Tingxue and several other young ladies standing there with gloomy faces.
I also heard the maidservant beside Liu Yuhua complaining in a low voice, "Miss, you have to be careful, otherwise that fairy-like lady will be scared away by you..."
"I know. I know my limits!"
"I am afraid of your discretion..."
…
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
