Chapter 5 Chapter 5 If she insists on offending him, she will be doomed...
Chapter 5
In the dormitory, with Cui Shunying's help, Su Li's student life was not so difficult.
Even some noble ladies from lowly families would come forward to make friends with Su Li in order to get close to Cui Shunying. After all, they had no desire for Cui Jue, but only hoped to rely on the power of the Wudong Cui family to marry a noble man.
Everyone pricked up their ears to listen to Su Li's conversation.
Several noble ladies who were proud of their status whispered to each other:
"Lanhe Su Clan? Never heard of it."
"Is he a distant relative of the Cui family?"
"That shouldn't be wrong. After all, Lanhe County is the territory of the second branch of the Cui family. It's just that the relatives there have come to the Cui family to seek kinship. This cousin is really a distant relative."
"How else can you say it's shameless?"
Cui Shunying was upset when she heard this. She was not trying to stand up for Su Li, but she just didn't like anyone talking about Cui's family affairs and bringing shame to her.
Cui Shunying winked at the maid and said, "The sisters must be thirsty after chatting. Can you prepare some sweet soup and drinks to relieve their fatigue?"
"Yes." The maid retreated obediently.
Those noble ladies knew that this bowl of sweet soup was a way to shut people up.
They thought that Cui Shunying was Cui Jue's sister. Although she was only a half-sister with the same father but different mother, she was still someone who could have a say, so they didn't dare to say anything.
Cui Shunying snorted, her ears finally quiet.
Su Li couldn't help laughing, thinking that the little girl was genuine and a little cute.
She whispered her thanks, "Thank you, Si Niang, for helping me out."
Cui Shunying knew that this sister of the Su family was smart and could see through her favoritism, which made her feel much more satisfied.
But since this was her first meeting with Su Li, she didn't know her character yet, so she deliberately tried to test her: "Sister Su, I've never seen you before. Is this your first time in Jianye?"
Su Li nodded.
"I'm a straightforward person, and I won't beat around the bush with Sister Su," Cui Shunying asked with a smile, "Sister, are you visiting Jianye to find a suitable husband?"
The question was so direct that even Su Li was stunned for a moment.
Su Li reacted quickly. She was wearing a green dress and did not respond to Cui Shunying's temptation, which made Cui Shunying alert.
Cui Shunying is Cui Jue's half-sister after all. As a daughter of the Cui family, she naturally hopes that the Cui family will set an example for generations to come, and also hopes that Cui Jue will continue to be outstanding and bring honor to his ancestors and clan.
Cui Shunying can treat Su Li well, but she will not allow Su Li to defile Zhijie Xingfang's elder brother, nor will she allow her to have any offensive intentions.
If Su Li really had bad intentions, she would probably feel ashamed when being questioned by Cui Shunying.
But she was frank. Even though she wanted to have sex with Cui Jue a few times, get pregnant, and take the opportunity to take her grandmother and escape from the control of Zhou and her mother-in-law, she had no other improper thoughts in her mind.
Su Li has always wanted to leave these wealthy families. She has no desire for the position of the eldest wife, so Cui Shunying can rest assured.
Thinking of this, Su Li said: "It's just a visit to relatives. My parents are all in Lanhe County. I don't want to marry far away in Jianye. I have to go back sooner or later."
When he talked about loneliness, his eyes became red.
Cui Shunying put herself in his shoes. Although her father had passed away, her aunt was still alive, and she didn't want to marry far away and miss out on seeing her.
Seeing Su Li crying, Cui Shunying no longer had any doubts. She said repeatedly, "It's my fault. I made Sister Su sad... Indeed, when parents are still alive, it's better not to travel far away. There's no place like home outside. I just asked casually. Sister Su, don't think too much."
Su Li smiled and said, "Nothing, it has nothing to do with Si Niang. I just miss home."
Fortunately, Su Li was able to control her tears and quickly covered up the topic.
Soon, the servants brought in a number of rosewood tables, and the maids helped to set up the guqin.
Su Li glanced around and saw that the ladies and gentlemen had stopped joking and were sitting upright, not daring to breathe. Finally, she realized that Xie Daolin had come to teach piano lessons.
Su Li didn't want to attract attention. She lowered her head and remained silent, her eyes fixed on the dark bluestone floor tiles in front of her.
The human voice is getting closer.
The summer breeze blows through the hall, carrying wisps of elegant fragrance.
Su Li listened carefully and guessed that it was the mountain breeze that blew the fragrance from the lotus flowers blooming in the yard.
In addition, there is a faint and strange fragrance in the air.
It has a bitter herbal flavor, but also has a strong sweet aroma.
It is a secluded mountain orchid.
Su Li was stunned and lost in thought for a while.
Wherever the eyes could see, a soft and loose robe was swaying, and the fragrance of osmanthus and orchid became more and more intense as it fluttered in the air.
Su Li realized that the people who came, besides Xie Daolin and Xie Da, also included the famous Cui Jue, the eldest son of the Cui family...
Many young ladies, upon hearing the footsteps, had already looked up, wanting to catch a glimpse of the beauty of this genius.
Only Su Li lowered her neck, her eyes fixed on Cui Jue's steps.
She is very good at observing people's words and expressions, and can tell a person's character and temper from his words and actions.
Cui Jue walked with a steady and even manner, without making any mistakes. He maintained the steadiness and dignity of aristocrats, while also exuding an awe-inspiring and upright majesty.
He was completely different from the famous scholars she had met before, and had none of the elegance and grace of aristocratic young men.
This was the first time Su Li was confused by someone.
The heart moves as it pleases.
Su Li subconsciously looked up and happened to meet a pair of phoenix eyes as cold as frost and snow.
The man had a high nose, thin lips, and his hair was cut like a knife. Although his facial features were gorgeous, he did not have the feminine softness of a woman. He gave people a feeling of being cold and aloof.
He was tall, with straight shoulders. Today he was not wearing a green robe, but a white, wide-sleeved shirt with cloud peaks. The cloth was as thin as gauze, and silver light flowed when he moved, making him look like a banished immortal.
Cui Jue is indeed a handsome man who is highly praised by people. He is really born with a beautiful appearance.
Su Li didn't dare to offend Cui Jue with her eyes, so she quickly looked away and lowered her head, pretending to be a quail.
Su Li thought to herself that the eldest son of the Cui family was blessed with a good appearance, so it would be worth sleeping with him.
However, just now, Cui Jue glanced sideways and inadvertently gave Su Li a cold and stern look, which made Su Li feel fearful and uneasy.
She couldn't help but feel a chill on the back of her neck and a tingling sensation in her shoulders and back. She kept wondering if she had offended this genius in any way... She pondered over it, but to no avail. She had always been a law-abiding person, so how could she have deliberately offended Cui Jue?
Su Li has never seen him!
Or perhaps, Cui Jue was always so cold and glaring towards others, and he was not targeting her on purpose.
After all, his gaze only stayed for a moment and he quickly looked away.
But when Su Li saw Cui Jue's coldness and cruelty, she felt sad inside.
If she tried to have sexual intimacy with the eldest son of the Cui family, she would probably risk her life.
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Although Su Li had bad intentions towards Cui Jue, she would not reveal it in front of others.
All the noble ladies took the opportunity to approach Cui Jue, racking their brains to think of questions and asking him all sorts of questions. Only Su Li was calm and collected, concentrating on thinking about the guqin on her desk, as if she didn't care about Cui Jue at all.
Cui Shunying sneered at the beautiful girls surrounding her brother, and instead looked up to Su Li even more, and was most satisfied with this cousin of the Su family.
After a while, the clear and sparse sound of the piano was heard, and the sound of stringed instruments could lure the fish in the cold pond out to listen.
It would be a bit artificial for Su Li to pretend not to care, so she also raised her eyes to appreciate the sound of the piano.
It turned out that Cui Jue was playing the piano to test his sound.
Su Li didn't know where to look, nor did she want to imitate those noble ladies who shook their heads and indulged in the music. Her gaze moved down and fixed on Cui Jue's slender white finger bones.
The man's fingers were long, yet not overly slender. Their joints were as delicate as jade, even possessing a certain sturdiness. His skin was slightly pale, and the veins running across his thin, slender hands were extremely visible.
As Cui Jue calmly plucked the strings, his finger bones moved slightly, and Su Li could even see the tangled meridians throbbing and trembling beneath the man's snow-white skin, like the earth's veins throbbing...
Very beautiful hands.
Suitable for writing and reviewing documents.
Xie Daolin was surprised that his student's qin skills had not diminished after so many years in the government, but had actually improved. He praised him repeatedly, "I haven't heard Lan Ju play the qin for many years. The music is like the wind in the pine forest and the phoenix singing in the sky. You are also a qin lover. It would be a pity to give me such a gold emblem and jade pegs."
"Thank you, sir, for your kind words." Cui Jue spoke to the others with a gentle and soft manner. "Lan Ju is merely a mortal, entangled in worldly affairs. If it weren't for today's performance, I'm afraid I wouldn't have thought of playing the qin for months. A famous instrument should be given to someone who cherishes it. The Jiaowei qin has a spirit, and it chooses its owner. I would rather follow the master Xie, who has profound attainments in music and rhythm. I am just an unsung hero."
Upon hearing this, Su Li couldn't help but marvel in her heart, thinking that Cui Jue was indeed smart and tactful in his dealings with others.
Even though Xie Daolin was once his teacher, he accepted the teacher's praise without being humble or self-deprecating. Instead, he maintained the arrogance of the aristocracy and used words to counter the teacher, trying to please both parties - my piano skills are not bad, and the teacher is not bad either.
Su Li had a general impression of Cui Jue in her mind. She thought he should not be the kind of hypocrite who was blinded by lust.
If you want to have a beginning and an end with him, it will probably take some effort.
I can't take it when I'm sober, I can't drug it...
Su Li spent the whole day thinking about how to hide her tracks and get closer to Cui Jue.
Seeing that she was still absent-minded during lunch break, Cui Shunying thought Su Li had fainted from hunger.
She generously invited Su Li to eat at the same table.
Only then did Su Li realize that students had to bring their own lunch during breaks in private school, unlike private schools in the public where there was a canteen to provide meals.
Su Li saw the noble ladies from aristocratic families, surrounded by maids, leaving the school in groups of three or two.
Under the pomegranate trees and lush pine trees, they set up canopies and curtains to provide shade and set up food tables. Maids also brought fresh and sweet chilled fruits, exquisite cakes, and sweet milk soup.
Su Li took a look and saw that they were all vegetarian dishes.
Before she could ask, Cui Shunying mysteriously pulled out an oil-paper bag, handed her a piece of roasted venison, and asked, "Sister Su, do you want some?"
Su Li: "Why do you have to be so sneaky when eating a piece of meat?"
Cui Shunying showed a shocked expression on her face. Soon she thought of Su Li wearing a blue shirt to attend class this morning, and her guilt towards her became even stronger: "You, you really don't have any improper thoughts about my brother..."
Su Li felt guilty and did not respond.
Cui Shunying explained to her, "Every time my brother returns home after suppressing a rebellion, he fasts for seven days. They say he killed too many people on the battlefield, so he uses vegetarianism to beg for forgiveness from heaven... Look, these young ladies all say they have no false feelings for me, but when they interact with others, they're all trying to please my brother. Humph, they say one thing and mean another, and they're so shameless."
Su Li hesitated and nodded.
She originally thought that most of the young masters from aristocratic families were good-for-nothings, and even if they took up arms and went to the battlefield, it would probably be a formality... They would probably just stay in their tents every day and would never put themselves in danger.
It is expected that Cui Jue is at most making plans on the sand table, designating battle formations, strategizing and winning battles thousands of miles away.
But from what Cui Shunying said, Cui Jue clearly rode his horse to the battlefield in person to defeat the army and kill the generals.
He rode his horse and wielded his sword, seizing flags and beheading generals, and he was not as frail and reserved as he appeared to be.
Thinking of Cui Jue's hand, which was covered in bright red blood and had visible bones...
Su Li felt her scalp tingling for some unknown reason.
Could it be that the gentle and kind eldest son of the Cui family would kill someone?
If she insists on offending him, isn't she doomed?
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