As the dawn broke, Jin Linlin was half asleep. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Cao Jiao sitting on the Arhat bed, leisurely sipping her tea. Like a nimble deer, she flung aside the quilt, ran barefoot across from Cao Jiao, and sat down on her. Her eyes sparkled brightly as she asked in a gentle voice, "What are you doing?"
"Why are you here so early? And why are you here with me?"
Cao Jiao slowly put down the teacup in her hand, gently reached out and stroked her hair, her eyes full of doting, and said softly: "I just finished martial arts training and came to your place to have breakfast."
The maids and servants heard Jin Linlin's voice and filed in like a tide. They gently pulled Jin Linlin down from the Luohan bed, carefully dressed her, and then made her sit in front of the dressing table, combed her hair, and cleansed her face.
After finishing the cleaning, Jin Linlin walked over to Cao Jiao, reached out and gently pinched her cheek, and murmured in grievance:
"How unfair! Look at you, you're so in love with the third brother every day, your face is as rosy as a peach, it's true that Wushan lovemaking is a great tonic! And look at me, let alone him touching me, there's not even a trace of him to be found."
Cao Jiao glanced at her sister who was complaining about everything, and after hearing her blunt words, she suddenly spat out a mouthful of tea and said angrily, "What nonsense are you talking about? There are so many maids and old women here, and you have no shame!" After that, she quickly reached out to cover her mouth.
Thinking back to the twenty-four moves he had tried with Jiang Shuyan last night, and recalling how he had tortured Jiang Shuyan to the point where he could barely get up in the morning, his round eyes widened like bells, his face full of grievance, and even he couldn't help blushing with shame.
The maids around them all lowered their heads shyly, their faces flushed like ripe apples, and turned away to go to the restaurant to set the table. Jin Linlin took Cao Jiao's hand and went to the restaurant together.
She sipped the Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup, picked up a crab roe bun with her serving chopsticks, and passed it to Cao Jiao:
"Where's your sister? She's so quiet, that's not like her usual style."
Cao Jiao swallowed a crab roe bun in one gulp, her eyes narrowed into slits. This taste is really wonderful! Being a noble lady really has such benefits! No worries about food and clothing. She glanced at Jin Linlin and replied:
"He went back to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's residence in the capital. He said he was going back to prepare his dowry and that he would be getting married soon."
"Yes, don't you go and take care of her?"
"It's not that I don't want to, but the court has regulations. The amount of dowry for concubines is limited. The current emperor hates those who favor concubines over wives, so he naturally won't be extravagant. There's nothing to prepare."
"Let's not talk about this anymore. I heard that a hot spring restaurant has just opened outside the city. It must be very comfortable to soak in the hot springs and enjoy delicious food at the same time. Let's go there together." Jin Linlin gently wiped the corners of her mouth with a handkerchief, her eyes sparkling like stars, and asked expectantly.
"Really? That's definitely worth a try. Let's set off right away! Mrs. Zhuang is worried all day long about us snatching away her power over household finances. It's really boring. It would be better if we go out for a walk!" Cao Jiao said with disdain on her face.
Jin Linlin told Qiuyu to prepare the carriage, and asked Chunxue to report to Zhuang, and then the two sisters-in-law set off for the hot spring restaurant.
Is this restaurant incredibly popular among the aristocracy? Look at the carriages lined up outside, it's like a long, countless queue! As the two sisters-in-law, supported by their maids, stepped out of the carriage, someone suddenly cut in line.
The maid went forward to inquire and found out that the people who cut in line were the Third Princess and Princess Qingmin. The Third Princess was the daughter of Concubine Yang. The current emperor had many children and did not give the princesses any special treatment.
However, Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao finally got to see Princess Qingmin's true appearance. She looked like a girl next door, fresh and refined. If she had a little makeup, she would have been even more beautiful and charming. However, Princess Qingmin's hair was covered with precious pearls and jade, which made her look a little unaffordable.
Princess Qingmin came with the third princess and caught a glimpse of Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao from the corner of her eye. She originally thought that Jin Linlin was full of money and covered in gold, and was definitely not a beauty.
Unexpectedly, Jin Linlin turned out to be a peerless beauty, her skin as white as snow, like solidified fat, her eyebrows like distant mountains covered in dark black, her every gesture like the blank space in a Jiangnan ink painting, even her eyelashes seemed stained with the clearness of morning dew. She was as beautiful as a fairy, so beautiful that it made people jealous and even wanted to destroy her face.
Jin Linlin glanced at Princess Qingmin and shook her head: "Who would have thought that such a delicate little girl would shout for war and killing at every turn? I wonder how many sins she has committed in her daily life." Cao Jiao also echoed from the side.
When Princess Qingmin heard this, her face turned dark and her eyes widened like bells. Just as she was about to lose her temper, she was gently stopped by the third princess.
The third princess said with a forced smile, "Sisters-in-law, I don't know how long this line will last. Why don't you come in with us?" Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao looked at each other. Although they were a little wary, they didn't want to waste time here, so they agreed.
Entering the restaurant, it was steaming hot, and the hot spring pool was still bubbling with steam. Everyone chose a spacious pool, took off their coats, and slowly walked into the pool.
Princess Qingmin kept staring at Jin Linlin with hatred. In the water, she quietly stretched out her foot, trying to trip Jin Linlin. But Jin Linlin had been prepared and dodged lightly, and Princess Qingmin almost fell flat on her face, splashing a large amount of water.
Everyone around looked at her with strange eyes. Princess Qingmin was embarrassed and angry, her face flushed like a red apple. The third princess saw this and quickly tried to smooth things over, "Oh, the princess may have fainted from the hot springs. Don't take it seriously, everyone."
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