Chapter 393 Pretending to be Pure and Indifferent
The eldest princess' words just now were like a heavy stone pressing on her heart.
"A lady from a noble family..." Yu Lingxiu repeated these four words in a low voice, with a self-deprecating arc at the corner of her mouth.
She was born into a family of officials, and was proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. In terms of talent and beauty, how many people in the capital could compare to her? But the position of the Ning Wang's wife was taken by an unknown Lin Miaoyin.
The eldest princess' words seemed regretful, but in fact she was hinting to her that as long as she got rid of Lin Miaoyin, the position of the queen would be hers.
Yu Lingxiu's eyes flickered, and she had already made up her mind. She stood up and called Cuizhu, her personal maid, "Go, help me find something..."
She whispered a few words into Cuizhu's ear, and Cuizhu nodded repeatedly and hurried away.
That bitch Lin Miaoyin has been with the prince these days, so there is no one to take care of the prince's daughter.
She has to win over the little girl first.
Yu Lingxiu brought the carefully prepared gifts to Chu Youan's yard. At that time, Chu Youan was swinging on the swing alone, and his small figure looked a little lonely.
"You'an," Yu Lingxiu called softly with a kind smile on her face, "Your father is injured, and your mother is taking care of him, so she doesn't have time to accompany you. How about I take you out to play? There's a new sugar figurine shop in the west of the city. I heard that the sugar figurines there are lifelike."
The smile on Yu Lingxiu's face froze instantly and became a little stiff. She really didn't expect that this little girl was so smart and difficult to fool.
She coughed lightly, trying to save the situation, and said softly: "Your father is in a good condition now, what he needs most is rest. You, a child, will not only be of no help, but may even disturb his rest. It would be better..."
"My father once told me that companionship is the best medicine in the world." Chu Youan interrupted Yu Lingxiu mercilessly.
Yu Lingxiu, who had been frustrated, turned pale and red in the face, feeling frustrated. She gritted her teeth, stomped her feet, and turned away in anger.
Returning to her own yard, she threw the gift in her hand fiercely to the ground, "Little bitch, if you don't accept my toast, you will be punished!"
A few days later, Yu Lingxiu came to Chu Youan's yard again.
This time, she changed her strategy and brought a doll she had sewn herself, as well as a handkerchief and sachet embroidered with exquisite patterns.
"You'an," Yu Lingxiu leaned forward slightly, the smile on her face became more gentle and moving, her voice was as soft as the warmest spring breeze, as if wrapped in endless care, "You encountered such a dangerous attack a few days ago, you must have been frightened. I heard that Lin Miaoyin... her mind was all on your father, she was very busy, and she never came to take good care of you. I was really worried, I was afraid that you would not sleep well at night and have nightmares, so I specially prepared this sachet with my own hands. Inside, there are carefully selected calming spices, which can best help you calm your mind and sleep well."
Chu Youan stretched out her little hand, took the exquisitely embroidered sachet, gently placed it under her nose, and took a slight sniff.
In an instant, a light, elegant and refreshing fragrance drifts into the nose, just like the purest air in the mountains in the morning, which is refreshing and can really make people feel relaxed and happy instantly.
However, her cute little face, like a porcelain doll, did not show the slightest bit of joy. Instead, it seemed as if a layer of frost had formed on it, making her look even colder and more distant.
She opened her red lips slightly, her tone was not loud but every word was clear: "Thank you for your kindness, but if I really need a sachet, my mother will prepare it for me!"
As she spoke, she raised her small hand and placed the sachet firmly back into Yu Lingxiu's hand. Her eyes were firm and calm as she continued, "It is also the same in my father's heart. It is the same for things and people."
These words were like an extremely sharp, solid slap in the face, accompanied by a cold gust of wind. With a "slap", it slapped Yu Lingxiu's carefully maintained gentle face hard, making her face turn pale instantly and the smile on her lips froze.
She suppressed her anger and managed to force a smile, "Youan, you misunderstood..."
"I didn't misunderstand." Chu Youan interrupted her, his tone cold, "Sister Yu, please go back."
Yu Lingxiu could no longer pretend, and left Chu Youan's yard with a sullen face. She had originally wanted to use Chu Youan to get close to King Ning, but now it seemed that this approach was not feasible.
Back in the room, Yu Lingxiu paced back and forth with a gloomy face.
Cuizhu stood aside trembling with fear, not daring to make a sound.
Suddenly, Yu Lingxiu stopped and a fierce light flashed in her eyes.
"Cuizhu," she ordered in a cold voice, "Go and find out where Lin Miaoyin likes to go and who she likes to meet on a daily basis..."
When Cuizhu heard this, her body trembled violently. She responded timidly, "Yes," and hurriedly retreated.
She knew in her heart that her master was really angry and was going to attack Lin Miaoyin.
A few days passed, and Cuizhu finally got a glimpse of the rumors. She hurried back to report to Yu Lingxiu: "Master, I heard that Lin Miaoyin seems to be looking for someone!"
Yu Lingxiu sat on the carved chair, tapping the armrests with her fingers. The fierceness in her eyes became more intense. She snorted coldly, "I'm afraid she's looking for a wild man? She pretends to be so pure and indifferent."
After that, she raised a sinister arc at the corner of her mouth and thought of a plan: "Go spread the news and say that Lin Miaoyin came to us to look for her old lover!"
Cuizhu was shocked when she heard this. She hesitated and stammered, "Master, isn't this... a bit too much? If Prince Ning investigates..."
Yu Lingxiu raised her eyebrows, slammed the armrest, and shouted angrily: "I told you to do it, so you just do it, why are you talking so much nonsense!"
Cuizhu was so frightened that she fell to her knees and kowtowed repeatedly: "I dare not, I will do it right away."
Before long, the rumor spread like wildfire throughout the mansion and beyond.
Lin Miaoyin walked gracefully under the winding corridor. Before she got close, she could faintly hear the servants gathered together, whispering to each other. The tiny whispers were like the annoying buzzing of mosquitoes and flies.
She frowned slightly, thinking to herself: Who is this busybody who is so bored as to spread such untrue words?
Just as she was thinking this, Yu Lingxiu's figure flashed from not far away, and walked straight towards Lin Miaoyin. As soon as she stopped, an undisguised look of contempt appeared on her face, as if Lin Miaoyin was the most despicable person in the world, "How dare you come out?"
Lin Miaoyin looked directly at Yu Lingxiu and said calmly, "Why should I be embarrassed?"
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