Therefore, Xie Lingqin's next words surprised Xie Lingyu.
"Second sister, that broken teapot is worth ten taels of silver."
"Huh?" Xie Lingyu was still a little confused.
"Look." Xie Lingqin looked towards the doorway, then down to the courtyard gate, where the maid who had bumped into Xie Lingyu was tidying up.
"This, big sister..."
"It's been a while already, so you'll have to pay eight taels in a bit. But we're sisters, so we can't be so serious. I'll just give you five taels."
Xie Lingyu's face was filled with horror, and her beautiful eyes, hidden beneath her veil, were contorted in shock. "Big sister, what are you saying?"
"If my second sister feels embarrassed that five taels is too little or too much, I won't mind."
"It's just an ordinary teapot." Xie Lingyu thought Xie Lingqin was really going crazy. She actually wanted her to pay compensation?
"Sigh..." Xie Lingqin, wrapped in a thin blanket, suddenly sat up slowly, coughed softly, and looked melancholy. "This teapot may be ordinary, but it was left by my mother. Second sister, don't you want this matter to... escalate?"
"But wasn't it your maid who broke it?" Xie Lingqin felt as if someone was choking her, her thoughts in disarray.
Looking at Xie Lingqin was like seeing a ghost.
Upon meeting her yesterday, she felt that Xie Lingqin was somewhat different, yet not entirely different. This feeling involuntarily gave her a sense of crisis. However, it was also a blessing in disguise, because because she refused to lend Nuanyu, her father became more affectionate towards her and tried every means to save her face. Today, she came only to test Xie Lingqin and confirm her own thoughts.
But Xie Lingqin...
She truly lacks even a trace of the self-respect befitting a legitimate daughter of a general's family.
Losing money?
It's a wonder she could say those two words.
"Big sister, are you so desperate for money that you've gone crazy?" Xie Lingyu said patiently, but her words were clearly sarcastic.
"Hmm, not crazy. Then, second sister, will you compensate me? Or are you poorer than me?" Xie Lingqin seemed particularly persistent about this matter.
Xie Lingyu suddenly became so angry that she didn't want to speak.
"Xiangyi, let's go. I think older sister needs some quiet time."
"yes."
"It seems my second sister is even more desperate than I am. She broke things left by my mother and doesn't want to pay for them. Why don't we go and ask Father to settle this matter?"
Xie Lingyu stopped in her tracks and looked at her. "You... really..." She didn't say what she really meant. She didn't want to embarrass herself in front of her father over such a small matter. Xie Lingqin might not care about face, but she did. She nodded to Xiangyi with a hint of impatience. "Give it to her."
"……yes."
Having received the five taels of silver, Xie Lingqin politely said to Xie Lingyu's retreating figure, "No need to see me off."
And at the entrance, the purple river...
“Miss, the general is showing you some pity right now. You even get a monthly allowance, so you're really not that poor,” Zihe finally whispered a reminder.
“I don’t care about five taels of silver.” Xie Lingqin glanced at her.
"That……"
I'm unhappy.
"..."
"When I'm unhappy, I want to make others unhappy."
Zihe was taken aback. Judging from what she had seen over the past two days, this young lady was not the type to take revenge on someone just because she was unhappy. However, Zihe clearly didn't have the courage to ask who had upset her. Just as she was about to leave, Xie Lingqin suddenly threw the five taels of silver over, saying, "Distribute it to the maids in the courtyard, especially the one who broke the teapot earlier. She was frightened, so give her a larger share."
Zihe was somewhat surprised, but she still stepped back.
Xie Lingyu, is he trying to win over the maids in her courtyard?
Overestimating one's abilities.
However, Xie Lingqin didn't mention borrowing the warm jade again, which surprised her somewhat.
As for Xie Lingyu, he didn't realize this at first, but when he did, he was probably devastated.
really.
When Xie Lingyu left Qingfeng Pavilion, she felt a sense of satisfaction, because Xie Lingqin was utterly useless. She had changed somewhat, but she had become incredibly vulgar; five taels of silver wasn't worth all the effort she put into earning it. However, after truly understanding the situation and sending someone to inquire, Xie Lingyu was so angry that she almost spat out blood.
The two maids who had been dismissed by Xie Lingqin because they were too timid were now being considered for a way to keep an eye on Xie Lingqin. However, it seems that this plan is not going to work.
"Smash." Xie Lingyu pushed over a pot of water, her bright eyes filled with an inexplicable anger.
"Who has offended you this time, causing you to lose your composure like this?" The second concubine walked over, lifting the curtain, her tone clearly reproachful.
"Mother, it's that Xie Lingqin, she really makes me angry."
The second concubine shook her head with displeasure and reminded her, "Don't get angry with her right now. Take care of yourself first, heal your face, and winning over Prince Xian's heart is the most important thing. It's been two days, and Prince Xian hasn't said a word since that day."
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin immediately composed herself, smiled, and said in a relaxed tone, "Mother, don't worry, I've thought it through. There have been too many rumors circulating outside these past few days. Prince Xian is afraid of damaging my reputation, which is why he hasn't come to the General's Mansion."
How can you be so sure?
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyu blushed slightly. "It was a letter sent by the Prince Xian a few hours ago. He also said that he would come to visit me at the manor tomorrow."
"Really?" The second concubine's face lit up with joy, and she immediately instructed, "Then you must dress up nicely."
"But I'm still worried about my face."
Hearing this, the second aunt finally stepped forward. "My dear daughter, I came to you precisely to tell you this. As for your face, I have already thought of a way to fix it, so you can rest assured."
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingyu subconsciously touched her chest, but her face lit up with joy. "Thank you, Mother."
...
Xie Lingqin lay on the bed, eyes open, unable to sleep.
After a long while, he sighed.
Sure enough, without that crucial ingredient, the medicine she drank today only had the effect of delaying the onset of poisoning.
With no money, no power, and no health, how can she truly establish herself?
If you don't want to be trampled on, you must stand above others.
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