first princess

Chapter 3
"I'll kowtow to the old lady after the old lady finishes drinking the medicine before leaving." Shui Linglong smiled innocently as a 15-year-old girl should.

Fei Cui didn't say much anymore, she could obviously invite Shui Linglong to wait in the warm room, but she just smiled, turned and entered the room.

Right now it's nightfall, Yueya'er climbed up the branch, the cold wind blowing on her body felt like ice knives were cutting her body, Shui Linglong tightened her embroidered plum blossom slanted jacket a little bit, and moved her toes up and down to ease the pain. Numbness from the cold.When she was fighting in the previous life, she lay down in the snow all night, and the difficulties in front of her were not difficulties at all.

Two quarters of an hour later, the door was pushed open, and it was Mama Wang who came out. The eldest lady said that she would come to visit the old lady in the afternoon, and she just took it as a polite remark. After all, the old lady is sick, and there are not many people in the house except the master. I really want to visit her.Just now, the old lady purposely let the eldest lady stand outside for so long, it might be a kind of temptation.Ms. Wang gave Shui Linglong a look of approval, and said: "The old madam has finished drinking the medicine. Missy, put on a cloth towel and go in with the servants."

Tuberculosis is actually not that contagious, and you won't be infected if you don't touch the sputum coughed up by the other party.Shui Linglong smiled and said, "No need, I've grown up so much, grandma hasn't seen me yet."

The smile in Wang Mama's eyes was even bigger: "Miss, please."

Shui Linglong entered the room, a warm smile quickly rose from the corner of her mouth, she walked slowly to the bedside of the old lady, knelt down, kowtowed three times, and said: "Linglong has met grandma, grandma is blessed and safe."

On the big mahogany carved bed, the floral satin curtain was hung by the gold curtain structure, the old lady leaned against Sixi brocade thick pillows, and the bright brown quilt covered her waist and abdomen, her aging face added a bit of paleness.On the right side of the bed is a gilt-silver bamboo-jointed copper smoker, which is smoked with elegant rosin, covering up the smell of medicine in the room.

The old lady glanced at it casually, and said in a hoarse voice: "Well, she looks quite juicy, cough cough cough..."

As soon as he said a word, his lungs were stretched and he coughed violently.

Shui Linglong got up on her own, and came to the old lady's side, put her five fingers together, bent her palms, and gently patted the old lady's back with her hollow palm.

Mother Wang hurriedly handed over the spittoon, and the old lady coughed up a mouthful of thick phlegm, which made her feel better.The old lady gasped, her expression was no longer so indifferent, she didn't know what to think, her eyes flashed, and said: "Fei Cui, send the brocade that Mrs. Dingyuan Hou sent today to the eldest miss."

"Yes!" Emerald responded respectfully.

Shui Linglong smiled: "Thank you, grandma."

The old lady patted her on the shoulder: "He is a caring child, go, you don't need to come here too much, lest you get sick."

When Shui Linglong returned to Lingxiangyuan, the brocade gift from the old lady also arrived.

This is a piece of dark brown brocade with broken flowers. The quality of the workmanship is not to be chosen, but it is not suitable for her age. Looking at the furnishings in the old lady's room, it can be seen that the old lady has a very good vision. Then, why did the old lady give her away? What about a piece of material that doesn't fit at all?
Is it...

Madam Dingyuan Hou came here this time because of her?
It seems that the old lady is not as ignorant of things in the house as she imagined, at least she can know the purpose of Madam Dingyuan Hou's trip without leaving the hospital, but she is terminally ill and has no power to do so.

Shui Linglong asked Xiang Fei Cui: "Apart from tuberculosis, does my grandmother have other illnesses?"

Fei Cui shook her head: "No, the master regularly asks the imperial doctor in the palace to check the old lady's pulse. The imperial doctor said that if the old lady's tuberculosis can be eradicated, she will surely live to be a hundred years old."

Shui Linglong nodded, and ordered Huahong to send Jade out.

Qin Fangyi's marriage to Shui Hangge is a low-level marriage. She has been arrogant like a peacock for many years, and she is mostly superficial to the old lady, until Shui Hangge's younger sister entered the palace and became a favorite concubine. It was only in terms of identity that he really suppressed Qin Fangyi.

What if the old lady didn't die of consumption in two months?Then, Qin Fangyi's talk is probably over now!
Shui Linglong began to pace up and down the room, trying to recall the method Xun Feng used to treat those tuberculosis patients in her previous life, it was not acupuncture or bitter medicine, but something she used to think was very dirty-penicillium!She was still laughing at Xun Feng at the time: "Moldy steamed buns can cause diarrhea, are you sure that penicillium can cure the disease?" Xun Feng took her hand and said mysteriously: "If it is cured, we will have a bridal chamber. How about the candles?"

Her first time was given to Xun Feng just like that.

Thinking about it now, the reason why she fell in love with Xun Feng was because Xun Feng was indeed the strangest man she had ever met, except for the life-saving grace. He knew things that she had never heard of.It's not a loss to lose to him.

Everyone's physique is different, and penicillium is not something everyone can bear. If you are allergic to it, you can't use it.But anyway, she is half sure.It's just that it's severe winter now, and it will take some time to make it, but it will definitely not exceed a month.

The next day, Shui Linglong got up early in the morning, put on a plain velvet embroidered jacket, combed a double-snail bun, fixed it with a light pink daze, and went to Changlexuan after confirming her appearance.

In the Ming Hall, Qin Fangyi sat on the main seat.She has a fair complexion, thick eyebrows and big eyes, and she has the sternness of a mistress, but she probably didn't sleep well last night, and no amount of makeup can cover the blue eyes.

Anyone who lost thousands of taels of silver and watched her husband go to the concubine's yard would have trouble sleeping and eating.But Qin Fangyi, the nightmare has just begun!

Shui Linglong lowered her eyes to hide the flashing smile, walked into the hall, and saluted: "Linglong pays respects to mother."

Qin Fangyi got up and walked to Shui Linglong, took her hand, and said with a smile: "In a blink of an eye, the eldest daughter is already this big."

eldest daughter?When I was starving to death in Zhuangzi, did you think of my eldest daughter?
Qin Fangyi said again: "Shiqing, bring me the jewelry box I prepared for the eldest lady."

"Yes." According to Shiqing, she took out a dark pear wood brocade box, inside which were a pair of golden step shakers, one hairpin inlaid with rubies and sapphires, three silver hairpins, and some white jade flower tins.

What a great deal!Shui Linglong couldn't be more clear about Qin Fangyi's temperament. If she gives you a cent, she will definitely make you spit out a penny. The meaning of this weasel's New Year greeting to the chicken is too obvious.Shui Linglong took it with both hands: "Thank you, mother."

After receiving the hairpin, Shui Linglong followed the instructions of the piano room to go to Xinuang Pavilion to choose clothes. As soon as she entered the room, she heard a burst of melodious laughter like silver bells.

"This rose-red makeup satin suits my skin tone best, you go and choose something else!" The girl who spoke was wearing a light pink tight-fitting long jacket, with slender eyebrows and big eyes, charming and delicate, with thin lips that were slightly mean. , it is the Fourth Miss Shui Lingyue.Her biological mother is Aunt Zhou, a beauty sent by Shuihangge Shangfeng. Aunt Zhou was originally a concubine from an official family. She became a concubine as soon as she entered the mansion. The status of a concubine is higher than that of an ordinary concubine. However, Shui Lingyue is different.

"But it's clearly the third elder sister who fell in love with this damask." Fifth Miss Shui Lingqing replied timidly.

Shui Lingyue glared at her fiercely, her biological mother was just a foot-washing maid beside the eldest lady, such a lowly background is worthy of snatching things from her?
The third miss, Shui Lingyu, took the fifth sister's hand, and said kindly to Shui Lingyue: "Since the fourth sister likes it, let's take it. I also think that only the fourth sister can wear this piece of satin. elegant."

Shui Linglong smiled, the rose-red satin clearly showed a vixenous look of a brothel, and in Shui Lingyu's mouth it became "grand" and "elegant".

"It's not too bad." Shui Lingyue grinned her lips in satisfaction, and continued to choose fabrics, but Shui Lingyu and Shui Lingqing didn't dare to touch anything she touched before.

"The younger sisters are all here." Shui Linglong greeted with a smile.

Everyone in the house knew that the eldest lady was back.

Shui Lingyu smiled kindly, and bowed: "Is it Eldest Sister? Eldest Sister, please come in. I am the third younger sister, Shui Lingyu, and I am thirteen this year. Greetings to Eldest Sister."

Shui Lingqing also saluted, and said shyly and timidly: "Big sister, I am the fifth sister, Shui Lingqing, and I am twelve this year."

Shui Linglong returned a half salute to the two: "Hello third sister, hello fifth sister."

Shui Lingyue glanced lightly, except for her daughter Shui Lingxi and son Shui Minyu in the mansion, she never bowed to anyone of the same generation.

She walked over, and regardless of whether Shui Linglong agreed or not, she opened the brocade box in Shui Linglong's hand. When she saw the dazzling array of luxurious jewelry, her eyes instantly became a bit hostile, "Oh! Didn't it come from my mother? Your mother is so kind to you! A concubine born outside the family who doesn't even have a family tree, with such a good hairpin, isn't she afraid that her life will be shortened if she loses her fortune?"

She picked up a golden step and a ruby-encrusted hairpin, "Lend me these two."

"This is a gift from my mother. Could it be that my mother wants me to be killed by a few pieces of jewelry? Are you saying that my mother is not as smart as you? Or is it that my mother has evil intentions?" Shui Linglong retorted lightly.

Shui Lingyue felt guilty for a while: "Bad girl, I didn't mean that!"

"If I'm a cheap girl, what's the point of giving birth to my father?" Shui Linglong asked back.

Shui Lingyue choked: "You..."

Shui Linglong snatched the golden step and the ruby ​​hairpin from her hand, "Also, I won't borrow them!"

"Girls born to lowly concubines are stingy, and they can't get on the stage! They don't want to borrow two hairpins, hmph! Who cares so much!"

"Fourth sister, what are you talking about?"

After Shui Lingyue finished cursing, a voice as gentle as heaven sounded from the door, and Shui Linglong's blood froze inch by inch at this moment!She also knows the owner of this voice turned into ashes!Her Qing'er, her poor Qing'er was burnt alive by this femme fatale, turning her into a ball of neither human nor ghost!Is it easier to gain others' understanding and trust just because Shui Lingxi is beautiful?Her husband, her son, were all fascinated by her, Shui Lingxi cried, and even the world seemed to weep for it. In comparison, she became a heinous and misbehaving poisonous woman!

Fortunately, God has eyes and allowed her to live a new life. She always has a chance to reverse the bad luck of her previous life.

Suppressing the monstrous hatred in her heart, Shui Linglong smiled slightly, and said hello: "When I was in Zhuangzi, I heard people mention that there is a fairy-like beauty in our mansion. The rumored one is even more beautiful."

She snatched her crown princess position, isn't she angry?Maybe, as the mother said, she has self-knowledge?Shui Lingxi carefully studied Shui Linglong's expression, and made sure she was not at all unhappy, so she smiled softly just now: "Big sister, I'm flattering you."

"Second sister!" Shui Lingyue walked up to Shui Lingxi, took Shui Lingxi's arm, and called softly and angrily.

After Shui Lingxi smiled slightly, she showed the fairness of a sister-in-law: "I just heard you say that you want to borrow the jewelry of the eldest sister. You must know that without the consent of others, it is not 'borrowing', but 'robbing'. The ancients said "How many people are there in the flesh and blood, and they are separated when they grow up", the sisters don't know how many blessings they have cultivated for several lifetimes, and in three or two years we will each get married, and it will be as close as a boudoir. Extravagant hope, not to mention that the eldest sister has just returned from Zhuangzi. So fourth sister, you have to get along well with the eldest sister."

Moved with emotion, understood with reason, and spoke eloquently, it can be seen that she is a talented, broad-minded, and unyielding daughter of the royal family of the Shangshufu.This is Shui Lingxi, stepping on the mistakes of others to build up her own prestige.Shui Linglong promised that Shui Lingyue hated her terribly.

Sure enough, Shui Lingyue glared at Shui Linglong resentfully, as if she wanted to swallow her alive!Second sister actually reprimanded her for being a lowly girl like Shui Linglong, she didn't dare not to go against second sister, so she had to pour all the fire on Shui Linglong's head!
Shui Lingyu smiled awkwardly, and together with Shui Lingqing greeted the second lady Shui Lingxi, everyone began to choose fabrics.

Shui Lingxi smiled and said: "Sisters and sisters choose first, and I will choose the rest."

Shui Linglong glanced at her, but you really don't like her at all!

The materials used by Shui Lingxi were always specially sent by the prime minister's mansion, and they were comparable to those worn by princesses. How could these outdated materials catch her eyes?

The fourth lady, Shui Lingyue, picked out a pair of rose-red makeup satin and a goose-yellow silk brocade with a pair of birds and nests, both of which were brightly colored.

The third lady, Shui Lingyu, picked two horses of light green soft tobacco, very delicate and elegant.

Fifth Miss Shui Lingqing chose a sapphire blue brocade with cloud patterns and a dark red satin with five blessings holding longevity.

Shui Linglong took a meaningful look at Shui Lingqing. She originally planned to pick two pieces of plain satin randomly, but after thinking about it for a while, she gave up one piece of plain satin and took a piece of lavender cloud pattern brocade.

They handed the cloth to the personal maid, and then went to the side hall to accompany Qin Fangyi to have dinner together. They were supposed to go out according to the order of teeth, but in the house the difference between mother and daughter is the most important thing, so no one dared to cross the Shui Lingxi.Shui Lingxi lifted her gorgeous red skirt, graceful as a white cloud, and slowly crossed the threshold, the sun shone on her face, outlining her exquisite facial features, this person seemed to have stepped out of a painting, It's as beautiful as a dream.The maids in the corridor lowered their heads one after another, feeling that it would be a blasphemy to the celestial being to look at him any more.

Shui Linglong smiled and followed closely behind.

Shui Lingyue glared at Shui Lingyu, and Shui Lingyu retreated automatically, walking side by side with Shui Lingqing.Shui Lingyue hooked the corners of her lips in satisfaction, took a big step, and gave Shui Linglong a hard push on the back!
Directly opposite the threshold, there are only three or two steps to reach the bluestone steps. This fall will disfigure even if it is not damaged!
Shui Linglong smiled coldly, and shook off the purse at her waist. She hurriedly turned sideways and squatted down to pick it up.

Shui Lingyue turned pale with shock!It was too late to withdraw her hand, she staggered, and pushed her hands straight towards Shui Lingxi.

"Ah—" Shui Lingxi screamed and rolled down the steps.

"Ah—" Shui Lingqing and Shui Lingyu also screamed, Shui Lingxi is the key protection object of the Shangshu Mansion, if something happens to her, the whole Shangshu Mansion will change!They vaguely remembered that when they were young, Shui Lingxi was accidentally pushed into the water by her third brother, and she fell into a coma for three days and three nights. People from the Prime Minister's Mansion almost demolished the Shangshu Mansion. The younger brother beat him severely. As a result, the third brother developed a high fever that night and died a few days later.

Shui Linglong has also heard about this incident. If she hadn't dodged just now and was actually pushed by Shui Lingyue, the ending would have been that she knocked down Shui Lingxi. It doesn't matter if she falls or not, the important thing is Shui Lingxi If she was injured, Qin Fangyi would never let her off lightly.It's a good idea to kill two birds with one stone, but unfortunately, Shui Lingyue tricked the wrong person!

However, Shui Lingxi fell and gnawed on the mud, she was quite happy!

A smile flashed in Shui Linglong's eyes, she ran down the steps, hugged Shui Lingxi, who was sweating profusely in pain, in her arms, then looked at Shui Lingyue, who was pale, and scolded: "Fourth sister! Why do you want two younger sister?"

"I...not...I'm not..." Shui Lingyue wanted to say that she didn't push, but Shui Lingxi must have feelings, she couldn't argue.how so?How could that cheap girl avoid it so cleverly?If she didn't dodge, I can say that I just patted her on the back lightly, who would have known that she would suddenly rush out and bump into the second sister?Others may not be clear, but she knows that Shui Lingxi has robbed Shui Linglong of being the Crown Princess, and the eldest lady will definitely think that Shui Linglong has a grudge and is looking for an opportunity to take revenge!But now...

"Lingxi--" When Qin Fangyi heard the news and rushed over, she saw Shui Lingxi leaning weakly in Shui Linglong's arms, her right hand was scratched and bleeding, her heart felt like a stubborn piece The stone is heavy, and it still hurts!She held her daughter in the palm of her hand for fear of falling, held it in her mouth for fear of melting, and was never willing to touch a hair of her daughter. Now, her daughter fell into such a miserable state, and she is really angry!

"Mother." Shui Lingxi's nose was sour, tears fell down, it hurt her to death!

Qin Fangyi took her daughter from Shui Linglong's hand and hugged her into her arms. While touching her face, she asked coldly to the people standing in the corridor: "What's going on here? Who pushed the second lady?" ?”

"It's the fourth sister."

(End of this chapter)