The mistress of the Hou family went crazy after doting on concubines and killing their wives.

Chapter 212 The fourth girl of the Lu family

In the blink of an eye, it’s early April.

Spring is over and summer is coming.

There are flowers of all colors everywhere, and it is like a gorgeous poem and painting as far as the eye can see.

What followed was heavy rain. I don’t know whether it was to let the beautiful flowers undergo the baptism of experience, or to destroy them.

All the scabs on Qin Wan's wounds have fallen off, new skin has grown out, and some red marks are still faintly visible.

She stood by the window, watching the raindrops washing the green leaves, and her mind was filled with thoughts of this time in her previous life, when she was trying to please Mrs. Xie's family, hiding all her arrogance, and using her smile every day. Dowry pleases them.

At this time in her previous life, she had already begun to use Qin Guogong's power to seek the throne for Xie Huaiyu.

Now, she doesn't have to please anyone.

very nice.

Xiyan walked through the hanging flower door holding an oil-paper umbrella, her steps hurried, as if something was urgent.

Qin Wan's eyebrows jumped.

It had been quiet for too long, and it seemed like something big was going to happen.

"Young Madam." Xi Yan patted the water drops on her body.

In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Qin Wan asked them to call him Young Madam.

"What's wrong?" Qin Wan personally wiped the raindrops on her face with a handkerchief.

"The fourth daughter of the Lu family is here."

"Who?" Qin Wan didn't react for a moment.

"Do you remember the concubine Lu Ying of the second wife?"

"Ah. Lu Ying, I remembered it." Although the name came to mind, the appearance did not.

Qin Wan almost forgot that there was such a person in the Lu family.

The second wife of the Lu family has a son and two daughters. Lu Shiran, the legitimate daughter, is thirteen years old this year, but Lu Ying, the legitimate daughter, is also thirteen years old.

Her own mother was originally a maid bought from outside to serve Mr. Lu. Before Bao Yunhua entered the house, Mr. Lu took over the room.

Bao Yunhua had a strong temper, and relied on his birth as a legitimate daughter. He was proud and arrogant, and naturally he could not tolerate a lowly maid to get ahead of him, so he suppressed the concubine.

He also sent people to the kitchen to do menial work, and strictly guarded Mr. Lu.

But she didn't expect that she would get pregnant at the same time as her. Fortunately, Mrs. Qin protected her, otherwise Lu Ying wouldn't have given birth at all.

In order to give birth first, Bao Yunhua deliberately gave birth prematurely, almost killing Lu Shiran and herself. Therefore, Bao Yunhua hated Lu Ying's mother and called her a vixen all day long.

Lu Ying's mother died of dystocia and hemorrhage. Rumors spread in the house that Lu Ying's mother was despised. The child was disliked since she was born. She was not even named after Lu's daughter. They gave her a random name and left her almost alone. self-destruction.

Qin always took care of her when she was alive, and her life could go on. Qin Wan had seen her a few times at that time, but he thought she was too timid and boring, and she rarely got close to Lu Ying.

After Qin's death, Qin Wan had too much time to take care of herself, let alone her little cousin.

In addition, Lu Ying was timid and would never go out unless called upon. After Qin's death, Lu Wan could not see her, but almost forgot about her.

Zhi Ruodao said: "There is nothing good for the Lu family to come, so why don't I go and take care of them as slaves?"

Qin Wan shook her head: "Let her come in."

If such a person suddenly appeared, it would be the old godly woman of the Lu family and the bastard father who forced her to spread the word and stage a cruel trick.

But it could also be something else.

Lu Ying was soaked all over. She stood tremblingly with her shoulders curled up. The hydrated mud dripped onto the luxurious carpet. A pair of embroidered shoes that were so old that the embroidery could not be seen clearly were all muddy. The little finger was torn, revealing the dirty Little toes.

She lowered her head and saw such a disharmonious scene. She was so frightened that she jumped out of the door and stood in the rain, terrified.

She was cold and hungry, but she neither dared nor wanted to leave.

When Qin Wan came over with an umbrella from Zhiruo, she saw the small ball falling under the angry wind lantern that was swayed by the wind, and the thin figure also twisted and swayed.

In panic, he looked around and saw windows and walls that were even more beautiful than the original mansion. His face looked particularly pale, and he started to raise his steps, with a look of timidity on his face. "Lu Ying?"

Just when she was about to run away, she heard a soft and warm voice calling her, and a warmth instantly penetrated her body.

His frightened and desperate eyes suddenly brightened.

"Sister." Lu Ying tried her best to show a smile and saluted respectfully.

"Come here, why are you standing in the rain?" Qin Wan frowned, "What did you do? Lu Ying is my cousin."

The maids outside were so frightened that they knelt down.

Lu Ying was so frightened that she hurriedly waved her hands: "No, no, no, eldest sister, I have to stand here myself. My shoes are too dirty."

Xi Yan had already walked over with an oil-paper umbrella and took her cold, trembling hand, "Come in quickly."

Lu Ying was held by Xi Yan's warm hand, tears welling up in her eyes.

Qin Wan looked at her, her face was surprisingly thin.

She is obviously the same age as Lu Shiran, but she looks several years younger than her.

She was wearing an underskirt that had been washed so hard that the original color could no longer be seen. It was baggy and completely unfitting.

She was once the daughter of a noble prince, but even if she was born as a concubine, it would be pitiful to live such a miserable life.

Qin Wan sighed slightly, stepped forward and held her other hand, "Silly sister."

Looking at her like this, she must be starving, and she was shivering all over after being caught in the rain.

"Xiyan, go and prepare hot water for her to bathe, change into clean clothes, and ask the kitchen to cook a bowl of brown sugar ginger eggs."

Qin Wan ordered.

"Hey, okay." Xi Yan recognized Lu Ying. Seeing how pitiful she was, her eye circles became red, so she pulled Lu Ying to the bathroom.

"Eldest sister, my sister has something important to say." Lu Ying broke away from Xi Yan's hand and ran back, her pale face full of anxiety.

"No matter how anxious you are, you can't be sick." Qin Wan stroked her face gently, "It's okay. Let's get warm first and then talk slowly."

Lu Ying looked down at her muddy skirt and shoes, turned around awkwardly, and followed Xi Yan.

Qin Wan looked at her back and frowned: "Didn't you say that Lu Laoer and Bao Yunhua went to Bao's parents' house? Why didn't you take Lu Ying with you?"

Zhiruo helped Qin Wan go into the house: "Maybe they have simply forgotten that they have this daughter."

Qin Wan nodded: "I guess so. Bao Yunhua doesn't like her very much. I heard Lu Laoer called her a disaster star."

Zhiruo was a little worried: "Isn't the young lady planning to move the grave in a few days when the rain stops? The Lu family was furious after receiving the news. The family is not sure, saying that they are afraid of ruining the feng shui. Servant I think it’s always bad for Lu Ying to suddenly appear at this time.”

Qin Wan paused.

"Is it related to this matter?"

Zhiruo looked at her eyes and paused, "Slave, go and ask her to wash up quickly."

"Don't scare her. Let her drink ginger syrup and eat an egg before she comes back. She will be warmer and can speak more fluently."

"Okay." Zhiruo held up her skirt and ran away.

The Lu family naturally has Qin Wan's eyes.

Xia Jianglian bought a house, and Lu Shanyuan moved in with the old lady and himself.

The second roommate, Bao Yunhua, was proud and arrogant, so he went directly back to his parents' home. He also helped Lu Laoer change the government office and went there together.

The third-bedroom house had no choice but to move into a new house, but Baiyan had no choice but to eat.

Lu Shanyuan has been very diligent recently. He is in and out of Mr. Xia all day long, and the expenses in the house have not decreased. It seems that Lu Shanyuan has other income.

After Xia Jianglian took over the housekeeping power, she replaced the steward Qian, and Aunt Wu could no longer interfere with the general affairs. Therefore, Xia Jianglian's people strictly controlled the accounting matters.

Qin Wan hoped that Lu Ying could bring her some surprises.

For example, is Jiang Furong's belly getting bigger?
PS: Girls and boys are ranked separately.