Chapter 130 Are you polite when you call me by my full name?
Lan Xiyue slowly came to the gate. The cloud brocade had a soft luster and was as light as smoke. It seemed as if the most gorgeous clouds in the sky were woven into it, making people unable to take their eyes off it.
Lan Lingrou stood aside, her eyes fixed on that stunning figure, the jealousy in her heart spreading like wildfire, uncontrollable.
She had imagined countless times that she could wear such gorgeous clothes, but she never succeeded.
Now, seeing Lan Xiyue so charming, and her mother paralyzed in bed, she felt mixed emotions, and the handkerchief in her hand was almost crushed to pieces.
Lan Jiaoyun was also stunned as she looked at Lan Xiyue. Her face looked even more beautiful and elegant against the backdrop of Yun Lingjin, like a fairy descending to earth.
Her jealousy was instantly ignited, and she snorted coldly, her words full of bitterness: "Big sister really made us wait so long!"
Lan Xiyue raised her eyebrows slightly upon hearing this, her tone filled with disdain: "Did I ask you to wait? I'm lucky enough to let you go with me. That's my grandmother's house. You have to understand that you're just a concubine's daughter."
The old lady's face darkened slightly when she heard this, and she coughed lightly, "Yueyue, Yun'er is your sister. We are a family, so don't be so harsh in our words."
Upon hearing this, Lan Jiaoyun smiled complacently and thought to herself: So what if you are the legitimate daughter? My grandmother is on my side.
Lan Xiyue just curled her lips and didn't even give Lan Jiaoyun a spare glance.
Lan Shenye spoke slowly, his voice as gentle as jade: "Yueyue looks beautiful today." After he finished speaking, he turned to look at the old lady, "Grandmother, Jiaoyun is a concubine's daughter after all. Besides, it's still early now. Yueyue knows how to appreciate her beauty. It doesn't matter if she spends a little time dressing up. How can a concubine's daughter have the courage to sarcastically accuse the legitimate daughter of her faults? If she still shows such ignorance of etiquette in public, people will say that our family is not distinguishing between legitimate and illegitimate children and has lost its dignity."
Upon hearing this, the old lady had a complicated expression on her face. She pursed her lips and thought to herself: What this eldest grandson said does make sense.
She glanced at Lan Jiaoyun. Seeing this, Aunt Hong quickly tried to smooth things over: "Yun'er, why don't you apologize to the young lady?"
Although Lan Jiaoyun was extremely reluctant, she could only force out a few words: "Sister, I'm sorry." Her voice was as thin as a mosquito, but it was loud enough for everyone present to hear.
At this moment, Lan Lingrou's eyes never left Lan Xiyue. She asked softly, "Big Sister, didn't you use the rouge I sent you?"
Lan Xiyue raised her eyebrows again, her tone teasing: "Second sister, look at my naturally beautiful face, do I still need rouge to make it up?"
Lan Lingrou couldn't help but lower her head to hide the hatred in her eyes, "No, doesn't Big Sister like the Rouge from the Treasure Pavilion the most?"
A hint of doubt crossed Lan Xiyue's brows, and she thought to herself: She didn't notice anything wrong with the rouge, but how could it make Lan Lingrou so concerned? There must be something wrong. Anyway, she had already let Chuchun throw it away, so she didn't think about it anymore.
Lan Shenye glanced at Lan Lingrou unhappily, "Yueyue is so refreshing and cute, she doesn't need any rouge to embellish herself. Okay, let's set off. After father leaves court, he will go directly to the Protectorate Palace."
In the past, Yueyue was instigated by her second sister to wear heavy makeup. Fortunately, now Yueyue no longer listens to Lan Lingrou. This refreshing and lovely Yueyue is really adorable and charming.
Lan Lingrou noticed Lan Shenye's unhappy look and felt very unwilling. Her brother Lan Runze had gone out to travel with his master and had not returned yet. She had already sent him a letter, but she didn't know if he had received it. Their mother was paralyzed in bed, and she was forced to marry her third cousin. Brother, please come back soon.
Three carriages were prepared in front of the mansion gate. The group got on the carriages, and Lan Shenye rode in front.
Arriving at the Huguogong Mansion, Lan Shenye jumped off his horse. Qin and Liu stood by the door, smiling broadly. Seeing the old lady of the Wuguohou Mansion get off the carriage, Qin Lan hurried forward and asked with concern, "Old Lady Wuguo, are you doing well recently? I haven't seen you for a long time, and I miss you very much."
The old lady smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Same old as always. I'm old and useless."
Qin smiled and said, "How can the old lady be old? She looks very healthy!"
Lan Shenye followed closely behind and politely saluted the two aunts: "Hello, two aunts."
Qin looked at Lan Shenye, her eyes full of admiration: "Ye'er is getting more and more handsome. Do you have a girl you like? Your aunt will help you find a date."
Lan Shenye blushed slightly when he heard this. "Aunt, you're joking. Right now, Shenye just wants to concentrate on preparing for next year's exam."
Qin nodded and praised, "A good man has great ambitions. To have such ambitions late at night is truly a blessing for the Marquisate of Wuguo."
At this time, Lan Xiyue, Lan Lingrou, and Lan Jiaoyun also stepped forward to greet, "Hello, Auntie, Hello, Second Auntie."
Qin nodded with a smile, then turned to the old lady: "Madam Wuguo, please come in, let's talk." After that, she led everyone into the mansion and headed towards the backyard.
Lan Shenye was led to the front yard by the servant.
Coming to the backyard, where the old lady lived, the courtyard was filled with the fragrance of flowers and was quiet and elegant.
The two old ladies met, smiled, and had a cordial conversation.
The old lady of the Wuguo Marquisate smiled and said, "Old sister, how are you? We haven't seen each other for a long time."
The old lady who protected the country also smiled and said, "Yes, time flies. Please take a seat and let's have a good chat."
The old lady who protected the country turned around and looked at the younger generation such as Lan Xiyue and said with a smile: "Yiyi, take Yueyue and the others out to play. There is no need to sit here with us old people."
Upon hearing this, Yun Yiyi, Lan Xiyue and others bowed and took their leave.
Yun Yiyi and her group slowly walked out of the old lady's yard and came to the quiet pond in the backyard. The water in the pond was crystal clear and you could see the bottom. Occasionally, a few koi fish were swimming leisurely in it.
Yun Yiyi gently took Lan Lingrou's hand and asked with concern: "Cousin Rouer, why are you so pale? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lan Lingrou forced a smile, but her eyes involuntarily drifted to Lan Xiyue who was standing beside her. She shook her head gently, as if she had a thousand words to say but couldn't find the words to say.
Seeing this, Yun Yiyi frowned slightly and immediately pointed the finger at Lan Xiyue: "Lan Xiyue, are you bullying cousin Rouer again?"
Lan Xiyue heard this and a playful smile appeared on her lips. "Yun Yiyi, I'm also your cousin, and I'm still a guest. Are you being polite by calling me by my full name?"
"Uh..." Yun Yiyi snorted and turned her head away. She just didn't like her, but today, seeing how beautiful her cousin was, she couldn't say anything to refute her for a moment.
Lan Xiyue's eyes rolled. "Cousin Yiyi, you are wronging me. How could I bully my second sister? It's just that my second sister is about to marry my third cousin, and she is looking forward to it."
When Lan Lingrou heard this, a nameless fire suddenly surged in her heart. How could Lan Xiyue see that she was looking forward to it? Damn it!
Yun Yiyi was stunned when she heard this, and turned to look at Lan Lingrou, "Although he is the third brother, Yiyi still feels that cousin Rouer deserves someone better. Third brother... is not worthy of cousin Rouer. But cousin Rouer has already had physical contact with third brother, so from now on she can only be my third sister-in-law. If third brother dares to bully my sister-in-law, Yiyi will be the first to stop it and will definitely help my sister-in-law vent her anger!"
Yun Yiyi's words were pure and innocent, but they were like a sharp knife, inadvertently hurting Lan Lingrou's heart.
Lan Lingrou's body suddenly stiffened, her expression becoming extremely complicated. She didn't want to marry that good-for-nothing third cousin! Why did fate have to play such a trick on her? She had finally managed to get rid of her acne with medication, but now several new ones had sprouted on her body. Even more frightening, she was afraid she had been infected with that unspeakable disease.
Thinking of this, Lan Lingrou felt dizzy and beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead. She subconsciously tightened her collar, fearing that others would notice something was wrong with her.
Seeing this, Yun Yiyi became even more confused: "Cousin Rou'er, what's wrong with you? Why aren't you talking? Eh? Your forehead is sweating, why are you still wearing a high-necked dress? Let me take you downstairs to change into a dress."
Lan Lingrou's face turned pale instantly when she heard this, and she said in a sharp voice, "No...don't."
Yun Yiyi was stunned. She didn't expect her to have such a big reaction.
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