Chapter 530 The King Wants (1)
Chen Yue made a lot of noise in Qiu Shui Garden, but unfortunately this time Chen Ruoqiu seemed to be determined and remained indifferent to her pleas. She even got angry and threatened to put her under house arrest if she made any more noise. Chen Yue was really panicked, but Chen Ruoqiu ignored her. When she left Qiu Shui Garden, she was filled with anger and anxiety.
She saw several people walking out of Caiyun Garden. The girl in blue at the head was startled when she saw her, then stepped forward and said, "Second sister."
Shen Yue glanced at the woman and said "hmm", but her attitude was a little cold.
This woman was none other than Shen Dongling, the concubine daughter of the Second House. Shen Dongling had previously been completely suppressed by Ren Wanyun, never leaving the compound year-round. Even the servants in the Shen residence didn't recognize her. Since Ren Wanyun's death, Shen Gui was diagnosed as childless, leaving Shen Dongling as the Second House's sole heir. Yet, despite this, Shen Yue appeared gentle towards her, yet in reality, she despised Shen Dongling's background. Even blood ties couldn't change the fact that Shen Dongling was a concubine's daughter. If Shen Yue felt jealousy and resentment towards Shen Miao, she held Shen Dongling in unwavering contempt.
Shen Dongling seemed not to notice her cold eyes, and continued to smile and said, "I plan to spin a few pieces of silk to make silk cloth. A few days ago, I saw my aunt talking about the popular patterns nowadays. I happened to draw a few patterns. Would you like some, second sister?" There was a hint of flattery in her words.
"No need." Shen Yue said.
Despite being ignored, Shen Dongling remained good-tempered and said, "That's fine. I was thinking of making a few for my second sister as well."
Chen Yue was a little impatient. She was so preoccupied with Chen Ruoqiu's choice of a husband for her that she couldn't think of anything else. But then she saw Shen Dongling lower her head, revealing a section of her white neck. Her heart paused. She withdrew her hand and carefully examined Shen Dongling.
Shen Dongling and Shen Yue were only half a year apart in age. If the Shen family's original daughters—Shen Qing, Shen Yue, and Shen Miao—all retained a certain aura of legitimate daughters, then Shen Dongling possessed the delicate charm of a concubine's daughter. Concubine Wan had once performed as a female lead in the opera troupe, and as a leading actress, she possessed a certain beauty. Shen Dongling didn't resemble Shen Gui, but she bore a striking resemblance to the young Concubine Wan. With her large eyes and pointed chin, she looked like a distinguished concubine. However, compared to those overbearing concubines, Shen Dongling's unassuming demeanor, never quarreling or making a scene, somehow made her concubine look even more subdued.
But after a closer look, she also looks like a beautiful girl who has grown into a lady.
Shen Yue's heart suddenly moved. She took Shen Dongling's hand and said with a smile, "I didn't let you do it for me because I was afraid of tiring you out. You are a proper lady in the mansion, not an embroiderer in an embroidery workshop. What's the point of doing these needlework all day long?"
Shen Dongling was taken aback, as if surprised by Shen Yue's sudden intimacy. Her face flushed slightly, and she said, somewhat flattered, "Second sister, you're too kind. I don't have much else to do on weekdays, and Auntie asked me to do some needlework, so I did some. It's not a big deal." Auntie Wan seemed to have been suppressed by Ren Wanyun for too long, and her temper had subdued. Even now that she had turned the tables, her favorite thing to do was embroider in the yard. Shen Dongling, however, followed her temperament.
Seeing Shen Dongling so well-behaved, the smile in Chen Yue's eyes grew even brighter. "You should change your personality. You're so honest. It's good that you like embroidery, but no young lady would do it all day. I'm going to the jewelry store tomorrow to pick out some jewelry. You can come with me. There are some new styles this year, and maybe there's something you like. If you see something you like, I'll give it to you."
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