Chapter 61 Liu Qingping Seeks Lu Lingyun

Chapter 61 Liu Qingping Seeks Lu Lingyun

"Lingyun, you've truly risen to become a phoenix now. I envy you so much!" Liu Qingping didn't think much of it and continued along with her mother's words, staring at Lu Lingyun as if she wished she were her.

"I also envy Sister Lingyun's life now. At home, we don't even have charcoal; only a few hot water bottles to warm our feet at night. If I could sleep in Sister Lingyun's room, I wouldn't get out of bed!" The other cousin, Liu Qingshuang, said with a grin, clinging to her.

"If you wish, you can stay here for a few days."

"Yes, yes!" Liu Qingping and Liu Qingshuang nodded eagerly.

Liu Qingping’s mother saw this and said, "You two shameless girls, not even married yet, wanting to stay in someone else's marquis mansion. What will others think?"

"We're all family, what's there to fear!"

The two of them often visited the Lu residence with their mother when they were young, always staying with Lu Hanyi, whom they had a good relationship with.

Due to Lu Lingyun's quiet nature, they were merely acquaintances.

Now that Lu Lingyun was married into the marquis mansion, they were more affectionate towards her than they were with their own sister, Lu Hanyi.

"Mother, if they want to stay, let them stay for a few days. In a few days, I'll personally send them back to the Liu family."

Hearing this, Liu Qingping’s mother’s eyes flickered with a hidden light, but she couldn’t help but chide, "You just spoil them!"

All these subtle expressions did not escape Lu Lingyun's notice, but she didn't say anything more and invited everyone to sit down. "Sit down and talk. Little Wei, Little Tao, bring tea."

"Yes."

One by one, steaming cups of tea were served. Liu Qingping’s mother took her cup and casually asked, "By the way, Lingyun, where is your aunt?"

"They are all in their respective rooms."

"What about the one surnamed Xing?"

Liu Qingping’s mother wanted to inquire about Xing Dairong.

"Aunt Xing is resting."

"She was made an aunt?"

Lu Lingyun smiled faintly and nodded. The promotion of Xing Dairong to concubine was kept low-key; she hadn't even told her own family.

"Why would she be willing?"

"Why wouldn't she?" Lu Lingyun countered.

Liu Qingping’s mother’s face turned quite strange.

She had heard from her daughter that Xing Dairong was not someone to be trifled with, and Cheng Yunshuo loved her deeply. She would never accept being a concubine, and anyone who married Cheng Yunshuo would be bullied by Xing Dairong.

But Lu Lingyun seemed to handle it perfectly!

Xing Dairong was made a concubine without causing any trouble and was well-disciplined.

This only intensified Liu Qingping’s mother’s jealousy, resentment, and regret.

Her daughter must have been foolish to let such a good life go to Lu Lingyun!

"Mother, did you come here for something specific?"

Lu Lingyun cut straight to the chase, no longer bothering with pleasantries.

"It's nothing, just wanted to see how you're doing."

"Mother, rest assured. The marquis mansion treats me very well. Both my father-in-law and mother-in-law treat me like their own daughter, and there's nothing to worry about in the household."

Lu Lingyun spoke each word deliberately, piercing Liu Qingping’s mother’s heart.

Piercing her with jealousy.

How could she live so well!

"You're living well, but your sister isn't doing so great." Liu Qingping’s mother couldn't help but speak sourly.

"Oh? Is it Hanyi?"

"You still remember your sister." Liu Qingping’s mother felt increasingly frustrated. "She's pregnant now, and at the Li family, she's being bullied by her mother-in-law and sister-in-law."

"Really?" Lu Lingyun feigned surprise. "How could the Li family treat her like that!"

"Who would have thought otherwise? Before the marriage, everyone thought the Li family was good, but it turns out they favor the eldest son's family. The household authority is given to Hanyi's sister-in-law, Wei, who is a smiling tiger. Your sister is straightforward and simple, and Wei bullies her terribly."

Liu Qingping’s mother held her teacup tightly, looking indignant.

She never expected the Li family to be like this—looking respectable on the outside but chaotic within. If she had known, she wouldn't have let Lu Hanyi marry into the Li family.

Lu Lingyun found Liu Qingping’s mother’s anger amusing.

So her mother could be angry too. In her previous life, when she married into the Li family and suffered, Liu Qingping’s mother, hearing from the nanny, advised her to endure and understand, saying that any conflict was her fault and that she shouldn't argue with her sister-in-law or mother-in-law.

Only when something happens to oneself does one truly feel the pain.

"Mother, please give me some specifics so I can address them," Lu Lingyun said lightly.

Liu Qingping’s mother's eyes immediately lit up. "Your sister's belly is big now, but there's no charcoal in her room. Isn't that infuriating!"

Lu Lingyun nodded. "Indeed, it's unacceptable. But I remember the Li family has always been frugal. Perhaps the entire household doesn't use charcoal."

"Even if the whole household doesn't use it, Hanyi is pregnant! How can she bear the cold!"

Lu Lingyun sneered inwardly, "Mother must be worried and confused. I visited the Li family once before, and that sister-in-law Wei was quite proper in her manners. She is the eldest son's wife and has been in the family for a long time, so it's natural for her to manage the household. You also manage our home and know how difficult it can be, so there might be some oversights. It doesn't seem like they're deliberately bullying Hanyi."

When she had no charcoal, Lady Liu kept quiet, but as soon as winter came and Lu Hanyi had no charcoal, she rushed over to complain. Was she going to indulge her?

"You!"

"Alright, Mother, I'll send someone to bring some charcoal to Hanyi later. After all, she is pregnant and can't rely on her in-laws. As her family of origin, we should definitely help her out."

Lu Lingyun directly silenced Lady Liu.

And by using the word 'help,' wasn't she slapping Lady Liu in the face?

Her own daughter had no charcoal, and since she couldn't rely on her in-laws, shouldn't she have gone to help her immediately instead of coming to the married-off Lu Lingyun to complain? This was clearly relying on Lu Lingyun to step in!

Lady Liu was thoroughly blocked by Lu Lingyun and could not refute her because she needed something from her. Only then did she realize that she didn't truly understand Lu Lingyun. She used to think Lu Lingyun was gentle and easy to manipulate, but now it was clear that she was far from a naive little rabbit; she was the one hiding the deepest!

She had been biding her time, waiting for the right moment to turn the tables and gain control, never allowing anyone to manipulate her!

"You are sisters, so helping each other is only natural," Lady Liu said, suppressing her resentment, "There's another matter you need to help your sister with."

"What is it?"

"Your brother-in-law is taking the spring examinations next year, and he asked if you could help him find some connections. You know, the exams are..."

"Mother, please stop." Lu Lingyun abruptly interrupted her, speaking earnestly, "Mother may not know this, but my prince recently uncovered a case involving a servant selling exam questions. They are currently investigating it. If your brother-in-law has any leads, I hope he will report them to my prince to avoid getting implicated."

"Your brother-in-law is well-versed and knowledgeable. He can surely pass the exams on his own merit. Don't take the wrong path!"

Lady Liu: "..."

She came to ask for favors, and Lu Lingyun told her to distance herself.

And what was this about not taking the wrong path? If you won't help, just say so; don't hide behind such pretenses!

Lady Liu was extremely frustrated.