At the dinner table, the second aunt suddenly looked at Xie Lingqin with a smile and took the initiative to bring up this matter.
Xie Lingqin's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she nodded without saying anything more.
"Sister is so kind. I've heard that the eldest son of the Ministry of Works is a handsome and talented man. Although you were divorced by the Prince Xian, it turns out that every cloud has a silver lining."
"My sister is right." Xie Lingqin smiled faintly, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.
Xie Lingyu and her second aunt exchanged a knowing glance, both pleased and smug.
Xie Lingqin's demeanor clearly indicates she's out of options, so she's just pretending to be calm.
That's right, this is the only way to make her feel better now.
"Xie Lingqin, if I were you, I would lock myself in my room and never come out. Coming out would only bring shame." Xie Lingyu suddenly leaned closer and whispered in Xie Lingqin's ear. To outsiders, the two sisters seemed to be talking gently, but in reality, their expressions were ruthless and extremely smug.
Xie Lingqin slightly raised her starry eyes, looking at Xie Lingyu's smug face, her heart turning cold.
Her father wouldn't help her, and she had no relatives to rely on. Her maternal grandparents' family was also in jeopardy because of the incident of drunkenly beating Jinzhi. It was questionable whether the clan could even protect its own family, let alone have the resources to help her.
So, in their eyes, she was someone they could mold and manipulate at will.
"The young lady's temperament is truly admirable. When she goes to the Minister of Works' household, she will surely become the best mistress that everyone in Beirong, the capital, will emulate." Even the Lady of the Prefect of the Capital, who clearly didn't understand the situation, chimed in to join in the fun.
“Madam is right, my elder sister is a blessed person.” Xie Lingyu raised her hand to cover her mouth, glancing sideways at Xie Lingqin, her voice cold and low, “Xie Lingqin, tell me, should I come to the Ministry of Works to collect your body someday? I’ve heard that the young master of the Ministry of Works has some rather unspeakable fetishes…”
Xie Lingqin really has to laugh.
I remained calm and unhurried.
He composed himself and continued eating breakfast.
"Oh, by the way, sister, have you ever met that young master from the Ministry of Works?" Xie Lingyu asked again as if she had just remembered.
Xie Lingqin shook her head slightly, feeling that it was about time. She smiled and gently put down her chopsticks. Under the watchful eyes of everyone at the table, her gaze gradually focused on Xie Lingyu.
That gaze was so clear and cold, without a trace of impurity, yet it clearly carried a hint of a smile. This caused Xie Lingyu's face, which was originally beaming with a smile, to darken slightly, and she instinctively panicked. She immediately spoke first, full of doubt, "Big sister, did I say something wrong that made you unhappy?"
Xie Lingqin shook her head, unhurriedly, "Second sister, you are the most knowledgeable and polite. Have you forgotten the principle of not talking while eating or sleeping?"
The statement, which sounded like a rhetorical question yet also a statement, made Xie Lingyu's expression freeze instantly.
Yes, she was so excited she forgot about that...
However, Xie Lingyu was not about to suffer a loss at this time. She forced a smile and looked at Xie Lingqin, "Sister, you are right. However, nothing is absolute. Today, we have guests in our mansion. We cannot be too cold and indifferent. Otherwise, people will say that we have not treated our guests well and have lost our manners."
“I noticed that Sister Yanru kept her head down and drank her porridge without saying a word. She was very refined and elegant. There was no sign of her being impolite.” Xie Lingqin raised her eyes, her tone was very soft, but it was as resounding as a solid foundation hitting the heart.
Xie Lingyu...
Not only her face stiffened.
The second concubine's complexion was also not very good.
Lady Jingzhao glanced at the people at the table, tugged at her daughter's sleeve, and forced a smile.
Huo Yanru, who was engrossed in drinking her porridge, was suddenly tugged at by her mother's sleeve. Her eyes lit up, and she immediately stood up. "But Young Master Wang has arrived..."
The front hall was quiet.
Lady Jingzhao was immediately embarrassed; she had truly been impolite.
The second concubine's face instantly fell. It was her idea to win over the Prefect of the Capital, but she knew that General Xie would definitely like it.
However, this Huo Yanru is really...
"What joke are you making, little sister? Sit down quickly." Xie Lingyu tightened her grip and spoke immediately. When she glanced at Xie Lingqin again, Xie Lingqin was also looking at her, smiling sweetly, her face beautiful and radiant.
"Little sister, eat quickly, the porridge will get cold soon," Xie Lingqin said gently.
“Lingyu, the newly crowned runner-up is your cousin. You are in charge today, so you must take on this responsibility.”
General Xie, who had been silent all along, finally spoke.
It was obvious that he was helping Xie Lingyu break the deadlock, but his gaze towards Xie Lingqin deepened considerably.
Xie Lingqin remained noncommittal. In the current situation, General Xie might have doubts about her, which might actually bring her some benefits.
After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, just as the servants had finished clearing away the breakfast from the table, a report came from outside the mansion.
"General, the second-ranked scholar, Prince Wang, has arrived."
"Please come in quickly." General Xie rose from his seat, his face showing a hint of excitement.
Not only him, but everyone in the front hall, except for her and Zihe, was excited, including Huo Yanru, whose cheeks were flushed.
"Where is Miaoqiao?"
At this moment, the second concubine asked the person behind her.
The old nanny behind her hurriedly whispered, "Reporting to Madam, this old servant just went to inform her, and Miaoqiao will be here soon."
"Hmph, if it weren't for the fact that she's still useful, I wouldn't bother letting her show her face today."
Although the master and servant spoke in hushed tones, they could not escape the ears of Xie Lingqin and Zihe.
The two exchanged a glance, smiled faintly, and remained silent.
A short while later, a servant led in a handsome young man dressed in blue.
He has a humble demeanor, but there is a hint of arrogance and pride between his brows and eyes.
Some things can't be faked.
Moreover, her appearance is quite similar to that of the second aunt.
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