Chapter 36: Making It One's Own (2)

  Pang Luoxue walked to the front of the bed and stopped, saying: "Fourth Aunt, it's so quiet here that even the sound of falling flowers can be heard."

  Yang Ying said faintly: Thank you, Second Sister, for remembering me and coming to see me. As a woman born into the world of dust and wind, I thought I was used to seeing the coldness and warmth of the world, the shallowness of human relationships. But now that it's happened to myself, I find it hard to accept, how can I be at peace with this?

  Pang Luoxue couldn't help but mock in her heart, but on the surface, she didn't reveal even a hint: Fourth Aunt must have had her maid invite me over for a reason, and it's definitely not to discuss the complexities of human nature with Xue'er.

  Yang Ying lifted the quilt and sat up, Pang Luo Xue took a look and knew that you had already made plans, and was pretending to be sentimental here, just waiting for the right moment. Otherwise, why would you dress up nicely and lie on the bed, nostalgic about the past.

  Pang Luoxue sat on the embroidered cushion at the edge of the table, her hands propping up her chin, staring unwaveringly at Fourth Aunt.

  Yang Ying thought that Er Jie was just a silly girl, how could she have such heavy thoughts. Even if she wanted to rely on Madame's side, she should try to get more benefits. She was actually seen through by her at a glance, and there was no need for herself to pretend anymore. It would be better to seek refuge openly and honestly, and not dare to look down on Er Jie even a little bit. So she knelt down in front of Pang Luo Xue and said: "Please pity me, Second Sister."

  Pan Luoxue knew that Yang Ying was a clever person just by looking at her, but the problem with clever people is that they think they are very clever and treat others as fools. If she didn't give her a warning, it's likely that Yang Ying wouldn't truly submit to her. Women in this kind of place have deep minds and must be given a wake-up call, otherwise, one would be deceived without even realizing it.

  Pan Luo Xue stood up and personally helped the fourth aunt, saying: "Auntie is polite, Xue Er is just a child, why should you sympathize with her? Auntie is used to joking."

  Yang Ying said: "After this childbirth, I finally understand the extent of Master's love for me. It's not as clear-cut as my sister thinks. Unfortunately, I'm not in a position to take revenge for my child, even if I wanted to. Third Madam is already at odds with me, and I can no longer tell whether she's being sincere or not. But it was because of her that my child died. Second Madam comes from a noble background and has cunning thoughts. With her family's growing influence over the years, she must be even more unwilling to submit to others."

  Yang Ying carefully looked at Pang Luoxue with a nervous heart.

  Pang Luoxue is a person who crawled up from the underworld, and Pang Luoxue didn't say anything, just smiled and listened.

  Fourth Aunt's heart was uncertain, and she said: Now that Master has given Second Madam the power to manage the household, surely Madam also has her concerns. Although I am not talented, I wish to help Madam in any way I can.

  Pang Luo Xue smiled: Fourth Aunt is indeed a person who has experienced the cold and warmth of time, and her analysis of things in this mansion is quite accurate. However, Aunt can rest assured that Second Madam will always be just Second Madam, until the day she dies, she can only be a concubine and cannot enter the ancestral temple. The First Madam's heart is too soft, if Fourth Aunt has the intention to visit her more often, it would be good to have more people talking. Aunt has said so much, Snow wants to know what Aunt's request is?

  Fourth Madame's heart skipped a beat, she had an ulterior motive. The favor of her husband was just a fleeting cloud, what else could she hope for? She herself was still young and beautiful, but the thought of being cast aside like a cold palace was unbearable. Fourth Madame seemed to have made up her mind: "As long as I have a place in this mansion, my ultimate goal is to take Third Madame's life, to avenge my child." Her eyes gleamed with determination as she stared at Pang Luo Xue.

  Pang Luoxue said: If you want to avenge, listen to me. Auntie is so beautiful, how can she be wasted? If it's just avenging and losing Father's favor, even if the big madam protects you, the second madam may not tolerate you. I'm sure these reasons are clear to Auntie, it's just a matter of waiting for some days. You should know that only by enduring loneliness can you see prosperity.

  Fourth Aunt nodded and said: Don't worry, sister, Ying'er understands. From now on, Ying'er's life is yours, and she will definitely serve you as a horse serves its master.

  Pang Luo Xue nodded: Don't let the lady know about these things, and I brought some supplements today, hoping that you will recover soon. The most important thing is this pipa.

  Yang Ying's eyes lit up as soon as she saw it, this was her beloved object before marrying the old master, later it was included in the dowry and stored in the warehouse, she herself had not touched it again in order to make a clean break with the past. Unexpectedly, second sister personally returned it to her, lightly plucking the strings with her fingers, the pleasant sound came out. Yang Ying tightly hugged the pipa, tears welling up in her eyes: "I thank you, sister."

  It's just a matter of lifting one's hand, Auntie is an expert in the pipa, all masters regard their instruments as their lives, I suppose Auntie is no exception. Father was also moved by Auntie's "Pipa Xing" back then. Auntie is a clever person and should know what to do. Alright, today has also troubled Auntie for quite some time, Auntie should hurry up and take care of her body, Snow is waiting for Auntie's good news.

  Yang Ying nodded and personally escorted Pang Luoxue to the door, then returned to the room, holding her pipa and sobbing quietly, accompanied only by this wind and frost companion.

  Pang Luoxue brought Zi Juan back to Luoxue Pavilion and saw Lian Ye and Lian Ou holding a picture book comparing something.

  Pang Luoxue said: What are you guys looking at? Let me take a look too.

  Lotus leaf and lotus root said: Sister, come quickly to see, this is the new wine building built by Elder Sister Yao, called Wangjiang Building, just opposite Linjiang Building. The business is booming now, it can be said that they are making a fortune every day. These are the account books of Wangjiang Building in recent days. I saw that sister was busy, so I took care of them first and made marks on everything, so sister won't have to bother too much when looking at them.

  Pang Luo Xue was deeply moved. These two girls were indeed business geniuses, and they were willing to work hard and suffer hardships, saving Qi Yao and herself a lot of trouble.

  Lotus leaf walked up to me and lowered her voice: "Young Master Mu Yang has arrived, I've already cleaned out the Listening Wind Pavilion at the back of the yard. The yard is quiet, Elder Sister Yao has prepared a medicine stove for you, there are also some flower beds in front, Lotus Root has had someone move all the flowers to plant medicinal herbs, and the drying field has been tidied up. You can just focus on studying now."

  Pang Luo Xue felt warm in her heart and nodded at Lian Ye and Lian Ou, saying: Don't let anyone else approach Tingfeng Tower.

  Lotus leaf and lotus root said: Got it.

  Inside the Wind Pavilion, Chu Moyang sat in the living room with a cup of tea in hand. Fortunately, his lightness skill was not bad, otherwise he would have been exhausted from all the running around. Although he had taken in Pang Luoxue because of Qi Ya's face, it was more because he was attracted to a kind of charm on Pang Luoxue's body. Chu Moyang was very curious about what power made a noble lady have such big ambitions. Women rebelling against their families were common, but for a county princess and a general's daughter to rebel against their families was rare in the annals of history. Ya'er had almost given up her life to avenge herself, yet she could swallow her hatred and listen to the words of a younger woman than herself, it was truly strange.

  Chu Muyang was lost in his own thoughts, but as a high-ranking martial artist, Pang Luoxue sensed it the moment she entered the courtyard. Well, there's still plenty of time, having such an apprentice feels pretty good, and there's ample opportunity to uncover her secrets.

  Pang Luoxue said to Chu Muyang: Master, you came so early today. Is the place Snow prepared satisfactory?

  Chu Muyang said: As long as there is a place to settle down, it's enough. Moreover, my dear apprentice has prepared such a large courtyard for me. It's just that Xue'er's tea leaves are not bad, and I have some aftertaste.

  Pang Luoxue said: This is the snow-capped jade from the palace, as long as Master likes it.

  Chu Muyang nodded: Of course, good boy, I see that there are many hawthorn trees in your yard, would you mind if I move a few?

  Pang Luo Xue didn't know what she meant, and didn't ask further: "This is natural, for any matter, I can just instruct Lotus Leaf and Lotus Root directly, these two girls can now take charge of major things for me."

  Chu Muyang opened his fan and said lazily: I've already ordered.

  Pang Luoxue widened her eyes and thought to herself: You've already made arrangements, what's the point of hesitating here? She helplessly rolled her eyes and sat down beside the table.

  Chu Muyang saw her lovely expression and awkwardly rubbed his nose to cover it up, saying: Alright, today I'll teach you how to recognize acupoints.

  Pang Luo Xue didn't ask any more questions and sat up straight to start learning...