Chapter 175: The White Lotus Cousin in Ancient Chinese Literature (4)
Cui Yue waited and waited but Su Yu did not come to please her, so she snorted and turned her head to the window.
Su Yu looked at her in confusion.
But thinking that he was at Cui Yue's uncle's house and had something to ask for, he managed to cheer himself up and said, "My cousin looks unhappy, but what's wrong with you?"
Cui Yue looked at her fiercely: "What did you call me?"
Su Yu paused and said softly, "My aunt told me before she came that according to seniority, I should call you cousin and told me to remember not to lose my manners... Did I call you wrong?"
When Cui Yue heard that it was Su Yanyun who gave the instruction, although she was still unhappy, her reaction was not as big as before.
She looked Su Yu up and down and snorted again: "You can call me whatever you want, but I want to remind you, don't think that calling me cousin makes me our Cui family's cousin. That's just a nice way for servants to call me. Remember your status. You are just a beggar..."
Cui Yue started to talk without restraint again, and suddenly remembered the ten times she had copied the family rules. Her hands were still aching, so she closed her mouth reluctantly.
"Anyway, just remember your identity."
Su Yu had no intention of arguing with her, so she lowered her head and said, "What my cousin said is right. I know my status and would never dare to seek kinship with the Cui family. Now that I can stay here safely, I rely on the care of the first lady and my aunt."
Seeing that she was sensible, Cui Yue was a little satisfied: "You are sensible."
The carriage swayed and stopped outside the Yu Mansion. Cui Yue got off first, followed by Su Yu.
It was obvious that Su Yu's eyes were red, as if she was crying because she was bullied.
The servants following the carriage knew the eldest lady's temperament and felt more sympathetic towards this weak and pitiful cousin.
The Yu Mansion is also very large. If there is no one to lead the way, you will probably get lost inside.
After turning several turns, we came to a spacious and beautiful place that looked like a garden. The person leading the way stopped and said we had arrived.
It is not entirely true to call it a garden. The rockery pavilion, the rippling lake, the quiet bamboo forest, the narrow path leading to who knows where, some precious chrysanthemums displayed, and friends who come in groups to appreciate the chrysanthemums, make up the scene before your eyes.
As soon as Cui Yue came, she left Su Yu and went to look for her good sisters.
She turned around and warned Su Yu: "Find a place for yourself and don't follow me."
This move was exactly what Su Yu wanted.
Su Yu hesitated to speak, and finally said with red eyes: "I know, I won't disturb my cousin."
This made Cui Yue feel a little embarrassed.
Along the way, Su Yu acted like a docile and obedient bully, like a dough that had no temper no matter how hard you kneaded it. Bullying her didn't give anyone any sense of accomplishment.
"Forget it, it's up to you, follow me if you want."
Su Yu shook her head and said sympathetically, "Don't worry about me, cousin. I can handle it on my own."
Cui Yue was too lazy to care about her and just said, "It's up to you."
Su Yu found a corner and stayed alone, pretending to appreciate the chrysanthemums while asking the system to check the male protagonist's location.
The hero had to go to court in the morning, so he did not come with them.
Knowing that the hero was about to arrive, Su Yu's eyes flashed slightly. While no one was paying attention, she quietly disappeared from the corner and wandered slowly according to the map given by the system.
[To be honest, I really don't understand what's so good about those flowers. They are just a few petals. No matter how hard you try, you can't really appreciate their beauty.]
The system thought so too, its eyes lit up: [Host, heroes think alike! ]
The two wild boars who couldn't eat fine bran happily reached a consensus.
After walking for a while, I saw the male protagonist as expected.
I didn't see Baishan. I guess he was staying with the servants like Zitong.
Opposite him, there was a man with his back to this side and his face could not be seen.
One could only vaguely see that he was very tall, not less tall than Cui Ling, dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a gold-threaded leather belt, and auspicious cloud-like patterns embroidered on his cuffs. He was holding a fan in his hand and pretending to fan himself.
Su Yu observed from afar that Cui Ling had a cold expression on his face. His handsome face was slightly gloomy at the moment. He was talking to the man opposite him, and the topic seemed to be unpleasant.
From the system, Su Yu learned that the man was the eldest prince.
As expected, he came. This was lucky.
Su Yu was delighted. She cleared her throat, a hint of anxiety and confusion showing on her face. She rubbed her eyes, making them red and squeezing out some tears.
Then she walked towards the two men with graceful steps.
Seeing Su Yu, Cui Ling stopped talking with the eldest prince, and their eyes naturally fell on the woman walking towards them.
The eldest prince couldn't take his eyes away.
Her face is charming and her hair is full of fragrance.
I didn't expect that when Xingqi accompanied Hanzhang to the Yu Mansion, I would meet such a peerless beauty. I don't know which noble family she is from.
Su Yu slowly approached and first glanced at the eldest prince. The man had narrow eyes, a jade fan in his hand, and a gentle smile on the corner of his mouth. He was indeed suave and handsome.
When meeting Su Yu's gaze, the eldest prince's smile deepened.
Su Yu was startled, her cheeks slightly red, as if embarrassed, her eyes trembled and she looked away.
She shyly hid towards Cui Ling: "Cousin."
Hearing Su Yu's address, Cui Ling was stunned for a moment, but didn't say anything. According to seniority, she could indeed call him cousin.
"What are you doing here?" Cui Ling asked out of courtesy.
The eldest prince was surprised to find out that she was Cui Ling's cousin.
However, he had seen the girls from the Yu family, and they didn't seem to be as beautiful as this one.
When Su Yu mentioned this, the mist in her eyes became heavier, revealing a hint of embarrassment: "Cousin, I, I'm lost."
Cui Ling frowned slightly: "Where is Yue'er?"
Su Yu lowered her eyes and shook her head: "I don't know. I separated from my cousin as soon as I came in. I accidentally walked here and couldn't tell the direction. I didn't dare to walk around. Fortunately, I met my cousin."
Su Yu carefully pulled Cui Ling's sleeve and said, "Cousin, can you help me lead the way?"
Cui Ling's sleeve was grabbed by a soft, white hand. The woman seemed to be afraid of being rejected. She was a little nervous, but she didn't dare to use force when holding the sleeve.
Cui Ling's original intention was to take a walk around Yu Mansion and then go back. He did not want to go there to admire the chrysanthemums, so as to avoid meeting Lin Jinse.
Looking at the somewhat timid woman in front of him, he felt a little embarrassed.
Cui Ling thought for two seconds and said, "I'll send someone to call the maid to take you there."
"Why bother?" The eldest prince suddenly spoke up, smiling and stepped forward. "Since Han Zhang is in a difficult situation, why not let me lead the way for this girl? I just happen to have nothing to do."
Su Yu pinched Cui Ling's sleeve and looked at the eldest prince quietly, her eyes slightly bright with a hint of gratitude.
She slowly let go of Cui Ling's sleeves: "Cousin..."
Cui Ling suddenly changed his mind: "Your Highness is of noble status, let me lead the way."
Cui Ling selfishly did not want Su Yu to be involved with the eldest prince.
He knew some of the eldest prince's private affairs. Su Yu was a guest of the Cui Mansion and called him cousin. It was obvious that the eldest prince had some feelings for her, and he couldn't push her into trouble.
The eldest prince looked a little regretful, but did not give up: "I will go with Hanzhang."
He shifted his gaze to Su Yu's face, catching her shy expression and smiling slightly.
It would be wonderful if such a beauty could enter his mansion.
What a pity, she turned out to be Cui Ling’s cousin.
If you can't take her by force, then you can only use some effort to make her come into your arms willingly. Beauty deserves more tolerance.
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