Luo Yiyu seemed to really like Cheng Lang. Otherwise, if Chen Lan knew what happened today, Luo Yiyu would be in trouble. Besides, their words were quite relevant to her, so she could just watch from afar.
At this time, Yi Lian spoke softly and subtly, "I think the white jade pendant on Brother Cheng Lang's waist is quite nice. It's finely crafted. I wonder what kind of jade it is? It seems like I've never seen it before."
Cheng Lang's smile faded a little when he heard Luo Yilian mention the jade pendant: "This thing is actually not valuable, it's not worthy of being given as a gift."
Yi Lian said softly, "Brother Cheng Lang, you're wrong. The most important thing when giving something to someone is the thought behind it. No matter its true value, if it holds a high value in someone's heart, it's a priceless treasure. If Brother Cheng Lang gave this to someone, no matter how much it's worth, they would treasure it like a treasure."
Cheng Lang's smile remained unchanged after hearing Luo Yilian's words, but he looked at her with a chilling look. "Other things are fine, but I've carried this jade pendant with me for many years, and it's become quite spiritual. I can't bear to give it away easily."
Luo Yilian hadn't expected him to actually refuse. Under normal circumstances, even out of courtesy, she would have agreed. Besides, Cheng Lang was known for his gentle demeanor. She realized she had upset him and quickly said, "My sister is taking advantage of someone else."
Cheng Lang lowered his head to take a sip of tea when he suddenly spotted a small figure standing by the dark bamboo grove. It was the manor's seventh daughter, Yi Ning. Her gaze at him was remarkably peaceful and tranquil, not at all like that of a child. A gentle breeze blew through the dark bamboo grove, and her clothes fluttered gently in the sunlight and breeze, creating an indescribable softness and helplessness.
When Yi Ning saw Cheng Lang, she couldn't help but think of the Lu family, and of her eldest sister-in-law's room, which had trapped her for over twenty years. She remembered him standing by her eldest sister-in-law's bed, his eyes red as he gritted his teeth and said sternly, "--You killed my aunt. Don't worry, I will never let you go, and I won't let you have an easy life."
Luo Yixiu, who had been bored listening to their duet, finally stood up and pulled Yining over to sit with them. "Yining, I'm bored to death. Come play chess with me." She secretly signaled to Yining with her eyes that there must be something fishy going on with Luo Yiyu and Luo Yilian.
Yi Ning looked at the jade pendant on Cheng Lang's waist and suddenly said, "Brother Cheng Lang, this jade is cheaply made and really doesn't suit your status. Why don't you get a better one?"
Cheng Lang's smile faltered slightly. He simply didn't like anyone saying anything about the jade pendant. But Yi Ning was just a child; how could he argue with a child? So he simply said, "Sister Yi Ning is still young and doesn't understand things." Luo Huaiyuan was calling Cheng Lang from outside when Cheng Lang stood up and walked out of the hall. His gorgeous attire accentuated his tall, straight figure, his demeanor elegant and refined.
Luo Yixiu dragged Yining to play chess. After playing for a while, seeing Cheng Lang and the others leave, she asked Yining, "How did you know that Cheng Lang's jade pendant was cheaply made?"
Yi Ning held her face in her hands and said softly, "Fifth sister, you've already regretted your moves five times. If you really want to win, just tell me and I'll just let you win—don't try to find other excuses, okay?"
Luo Yixiu could only pick up the chess piece she had regretted and put it back in its place. "Okay, okay, I won't regret it, is that okay?"
Yi Ning smiled slightly. She knew that the jade was cheaply made. When she bought it for little Cheng Lang, she only spent five taels of silver.
I didn't expect that he would always keep it with him.
Yi Ning and Yi Xiu played for a while before being called over by Lin Hairu's maid. Lin Hairu said she had made some chestnut cake for her. Yi Ning didn't visit Lin Hairu often, and her room was very elegant. The floor was covered with Zhang velvet carpets, jade bonsai were placed on the antique shelf, and a gold-leafed screen with a "hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix" separated the west side room from the inner room, making it particularly glittering. The steamed chestnut cake was served on a celadon plate. Lin Hairu and Yi Ning poured a cup of tea and asked, "Just now, I heard the maids say that your fourth and sixth sisters were talking to Master Cheng?"
Yining nodded while biting a chestnut cake. Lin Hairu lowered her voice and asked, "What did your sixth sister say?"
Yi Ning repeated what they said to Lin Hairu, who frowned. "Why is she joining in your fourth sister's conversation? Could it be that she has also taken a fancy to the Second Young Master Cheng?"
Lin Hairu wanted to say that it was indeed the child of the little bitch, with the same seductive nature. But then she thought it would be difficult to say anything with Yi Ning beside her, so she could only smile and fan Yi Ning, then ask her, "Meimei, is the chestnut cake delicious?"
Yi Ning nodded, then patted the cake crumbs from her hands. She thought Lin Hairu really couldn't see the point. Luo Yilian was such a shrewd person, would she even fantasize about Cheng Lang? Besides, she was still young, how could she possibly think about such things? The reason was simple: to please Luo Yiyu. But as long as Luo Yilian didn't cause her any trouble, Yi Ning didn't want to bother with her.
Yi Ning said to Lin Hairu: "Why do you care what Sixth Sister does? Just ask father to come to you more often. You are the principal wife, and father will not ignore you." Yi Ning asked Aunt Qiao to teach Luo Yilian about moral matters. She didn't believe that Aunt Qiao could really raise a decent and generous girl from a noble family.
Lin Hairu smiled brightly at this, and looking at Yining, she found her even more adorable. She spoke like a little adult. "You're the most clever and naughty one. Your father is here today, let's go find him." After saying this, she reached out to hug her. Yining didn't want Lin Hairu to hold her, so she got off the bed and ran out.
After the summer, Xiao Yining will be eight years old. How can she be held in her arms all the time?
Arriving at Luo Chengzhang's place, he was talking to Luo Shenyuan in his study. Lin Hairu, hand-in-hand with Yi Ning, approached and overheard Luo Chengzhang say, "...You're the eldest son of a concubine, and Xuan'er is too young. The Second House will still depend on you for support, so don't slack off in your studies. You didn't take the provincial examination last time because of your injured hand. This time, you should go along and gain experience. Even if you might not pass, it won't be a loss."
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