Chapter 199: Hang Themselves at the Door, I’d Love to Watch

Chapter 199: Hang Themselves at the Door, I'd Love to Watch

In the past, when Lu Lingyun was younger and less experienced, she might have tried to talk some sense into someone like that.

But later on, she realized that people like this deserved their fate!

You can’t reason with someone who’s determined to destroy themselves. Their state of mind before they jump into a deep pit is even more terrifying than the pit itself!

It’s like a drowned person; they’re already beyond saving, and getting close to them could pull you down too!

Lu Lingyun later chose to respect their fate and let them have their episodes.

And now, all she wants to say is, hang themselves at the door, and I’d love to watch!

As for Shuang Hong's naive younger sister, she had tried to save her once.

But in reality, it was completely useless!

She rushed into a family reunion, talking about how blood ties were more important than anything else. This time, she would absolutely not interfere in her affairs. She would just wait and see. Without her sister’s brainwashing, her money, or her misguided pity, how long could she really enjoy those fake, warm, and harmonious family days?

How long would her kindness last?

Shuang Hong, hearing Lu Lingyun’s words, suddenly understood.

It was as if her mistress had spoken the truth!

She couldn’t figure out why Dan Hong was like this, but perhaps it was because Dan Hong shared her father’s blood, making her naturally drawn to them!

Since that was the case, why bother advising her?

If she wanted to be close to her family, let her be!

"Shuang Hong, from now on, I only ask one thing of you. You are not to give them any money, and you are not to pay attention to your younger sister. If your sister tricks you into feeling sorry for her, then don’t stay by my side. Go ahead and enjoy your perfect, harmonious family life!"

Lu Lingyun instructed Shuang Hong earnestly.

At this moment, how could Shuang Hong still be confused? Her eyes were clear and bright, and her heart was firm as she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, young mistress!"

From now on, her family wouldn’t be able to control her at all. As for her younger sister, let her be kind, forgiving, and tolerant of everything. Let her go!

Seeing that Shuang Hong understood clearly, Lu Lingyun gently pinched her tear-reddened face, "Alright, you rest now. You don’t need to serve me tonight."

"Young mistress, how can that be."

Shuang Hong was no longer sad. Now, she was full of energy. After confiding in Lu Lingyun, she felt an even stronger bond with her and thought that she would be willing to follow such a mistress for many lifetimes!

The next day, Lu Lingyun continued to manage the household affairs in the small courtyard.

The head stewards briefed her on the important matters of the estate. The account books didn’t need to be delivered daily; generally, they came once every half month.

There were no major incidents in the estate. After the head stewards reported, the maids shared the miscellaneous matters they had heard from the rear courtyard.

Lately, the rear courtyard had been unusually quiet.

Du Ruo returned to her parents' home, and Cheng Yunshuo had only recently been promoted. With a lot going on at the palace, he was being given more responsibility and thus became even busier. When he got back, he headed straight to the Yaoguang Pavilion to rest.

The old Marquis and Lady Qin in the side compound were always peaceful and didn’t give her any trouble.

It was just that the expenses in the east courtyard had increased lately.

Lu Lingyun glanced through the east courtyard’s accounts and noticed that Qin Shaojing had been hosting poetry gatherings and inviting guests frequently. Clearly, she was eager to get married.

If she could manage it herself, let her do so. Lu Lingyun would not interfere.

As long as nothing major happened, it would be fine.

"Sister-in-law, these past few days, my brother has been coming home very late," Cheng Hui said as she sat beside her.

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about Cheng Qi. Now, there was one more person to keep an eye on in the mansion.

"What has your brother been busy with lately?"

"I don’t know. I just see him returning home late every night, smiling foolishly. Even when he’s in his room, he’s still grinning to himself. Sister-in-law, is my brother losing it?"

Lu Lingyun: "..."

"How could Second Young Master Cheng be silly? Young miss, you are just talking nonsense!" Shuang Hong chided with a smile.

After crying yesterday, she seemed much more relaxed and clear-headed today.

At that moment, Little Wei came in excitedly to relay a message.

"Sister Shuang Hong, someone is looking for you outside!"

"Who is it?" Shuang Hong frowned upon hearing that someone was looking for her. "I don’t want to see them."

"You don’t even want to ask who it is?"

"I don’t want to see anyone!"

"Then I’ll let Auntie Qian know to go back."

"Auntie Qian?" Shuang Hong was startled.

"Yes, Auntie Qian got some fabric today. She heard that you, Sister Shuang Hong, are the most skilled and wanted to ask for your advice on how to make the best clothes!" Little Wei said mischievously. "Sister Shuang Hong, if you're busy, I’ll ask her to leave."

"Uh..." Shuang Hong was instantly at a loss.

Hearing this from inside the room, Lu Lingyun smiled knowingly. "Please invite Auntie Qian in."

"Yes!" Little Wei responded crisply.

In no time, the mother of Captain Qian, Auntie Qian, entered.

As soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw Shuang Hong standing obediently behind Lu Lingyun.

She immediately beamed and greeted, "Greetings, young mistress!"

"Is Auntie Qian doing well recently?"

"Very well, very well! I’m doing great!"

Auntie Qian was a rare commoner, from a respectable family, and not a servant of the Marquis's Mansion.

That's why she didn't need to refer to herself as a maidservant in front of Lu Lingyun.

She looked at Shuang Hong behind Lu Lingyun with a smile, her eyes practically shining.

"I've recently obtained several fine pieces of cloth, but unfortunately, I'm clumsy with my hands. I heard that the young mistress has someone very skilled by her side. So today, I’m hoping the young mistress can spare Shuang Hong for a little while to help me give some advice on how to make the clothes."

"It’s not a big issue, so if you’re free, Shuang Hong..."

Shuang Hong had already bowed her head.

That was Captain Qian's mother, after all.

"Hmm." She responded quietly.

Even if she didn’t want to do Captain Qian any favors, she couldn’t refuse his mother.

Seeing this, Lu Lingyun thought that Captain Qian was quite smart to know that he couldn’t easily ask for Shuang Hong’s help, so he sent his mother instead.

He was clearly sincere.

"If that’s the case, you can go ahead."

"Thank you, young mistress! Wishing you all the best!"

Auntie Qian thanked Lu Lingyun profusely and led Shuang Hong out.

On the way, Auntie Qian kept praising Shuang Hong and chatting with her warmly.

Shuang Hong felt a bit embarrassed by all the attention.

When they arrived at Auntie Qian's house, Auntie Qian brought out several bolts of fabric, and Shuang Hong finally realized.

Auntie Qian wasn’t asking her to make clothes; instead, she was giving her these fabrics as gifts.

"Auntie Qian, this is too much!"

Captain Qian had brought these fabrics from Jiangnan.

They were the most fashionable and high-quality fabrics of the time. As the caravan leader, he brought items for his employer, but of course, he also brought some for his own family.

While not as luxurious as the finest fabrics worn by Lu Lingyun and others, which were supplied to the employer, they were still high-quality and rare fabrics that were hard to find in stores.

"It’s all good! No problem!" Auntie Qian stuffed all the fabrics into Shuang Hong's hands, "My son was a real fool and hurt you yesterday. These are to make up for it. If you don’t accept them, I’ll be embarrassed."

Shuang Hong blushed, feeling warmth in her heart, and reluctantly accepted, "Auntie Qian, you’re being too kind. There’s no need for all this."

"Just forgive him, will you!" Auntie Qian said with a smile, then called to the inner room, "Hey, son, why don’t you offer Shuang Hong another cup of tea to make it up to her!"

At that moment, Captain Qian came out from the room.

"Shuang Hong."

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