Zihe, who was about to open the door, froze in mid-air and then took a few steps back.
At the threshold, a boy of about thirteen or fourteen stood there with his hands behind his back, looking arrogant.
He was a handsome young man, somewhat thin, with a milky white crown, a blue brocade robe, fair skin, and striking features. He had sword-like eyebrows, bright eyes, and a nose like a hanging gall bladder. Although he hadn't fully grown up yet, one could already tell how much trouble he would cause in a few years.
Moreover, this face bears a striking resemblance to Xie Lingqin's, about seven or eight points.
"Keeping the door closed before dark, what a pathetic thing to do." The young man raised his chin, looking at Xie Lingqin with nothing but disdain and contempt.
"According to you, what do you mean by 'a worthless thing'?" Xie Lingqin's eyes narrowed slightly, her tone neither too loud nor too soft, but clearly revealing her displeasure.
Of course, Xie Danling wouldn't suspect anything, because the two siblings had never had a good relationship.
Moreover, this younger brother had an extremely good relationship with Xie Lingyu; they acted as if they were siblings.
"You're good for nothing all day long, so naturally you'll be good for nothing in anything you do." The young man raised his voice, glanced casually into the room, and then looked sideways at Xie Lingqin. "I heard you almost burned to death before, so I came to see you. Sure enough, you're doing the right thing, and you're still alive and well."
"Xie Danling," Xie Lingqin suddenly shouted in a cold voice.
The boy was slightly taken aback, then seemed very angry, "You actually called me by my name."
Upon hearing this, Xie Lingqin smiled faintly, but her tone was sharp, "I am your sister, why can't I call you by your name?"
Xie Danling raised her head, seemingly unable to refute the argument and feeling depressed. After a moment, she glared at him hatefully, "I heard that your maidservant colluded with outsiders to injure Second Sister's face."
“You wouldn’t believe me even if I said no, and besides… my maid is dead.” Xie Lingqin’s eyes were gleaming, her tone cold.
Despite her young age, Xie Danling showed no emotion upon hearing of someone's life or death. Instead, she coldly snorted, "These servants are born with lowly lives and deserve to die. Now that they have hurt Second Sister's face, they deserve to die even more."
"If you have nothing else to say to me, please leave. I won't see you out." Xie Lingqin was too lazy to waste words with him and simply told him to get lost.
She wasn't the original owner of this body, so she had no reason to set things right for a boy who was already so cold-hearted and heartless.
Moreover, this younger brother was undeniably cold-blooded towards the original owner of the body. He didn't know how to help her and only knew how to despise her. He was so indifferent at such a young age and just followed the crowd. His future prospects would only be limited to this.
Of course, although Xie Lingqin wasn't particularly close to this younger brother before, she rarely treated him so harshly. These words startled Xie Danling's youthful face, his handsome brows furrowed, and his rosy lips pursed in hatred. "Hmph, I'll burn you to death sooner or later. You're a jinx." With that, he turned and strode away.
This scene startled Zihe, who looked at Xie Lingqin.
“Don’t be so surprised. Although she was born of the same mother, her mother died early. She was greatly influenced by her second aunt and Xie Lingyu, which is why she is so lawless.” Xie Lingqin’s tone was cold, but she showed no emotion whatsoever.
Zihe nodded, "But, I heard that the young master has been studying at Huangshan Academy. Judging from his appearance, he just returned to the manor. To come here so soon after returning is perhaps..."
"I'm afraid Second Aunt is trying to use him to make things difficult for me." Xie Lingqin picked up on Zihe's words, then raised an eyebrow slightly and said firmly, "It doesn't matter, I'm immune to all poisons."
Zihe was speechless for a moment.
I just felt that this young lady was really a strange person.
"However, those unclean maids in the courtyard should also be removed, otherwise, who knows what they might bury in the courtyard for you to dig up in the future." Xie Lingqin's gaze was now fixed on the window, her tone light and devoid of any emotion, but to Zihe's ears, it suddenly revealed a unique tenderness.
A gentle heart that sees through everything!
"Zihe, I want to drink chicken soup." After a short while, Xie Lingqin said again, and Zihe responded and immediately went downstairs.
As dusk approached, another incident occurred at Qingfeng Pavilion. It was said that two maids, being rather short-sighted, had tried to covet the jewelry sets that the general had just sent over. Fortunately, Xie Lingqin discovered this in time, and the two maids had no choice but to be sent out of Qingfeng Pavilion.
As for her future plans, Xie Lingqin said she didn't care.
Afterwards, Xie Ling checked the entire house, inside and out, and then felt somewhat disheartened.
Sure enough, there was nothing in the room related to the poison in her body.
At this moment, Zihe brought out the chicken soup.
---Aside---
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