Volume 1: Gathering Winds of Splendor Chapter 40: Needle and Sword Oppose Each Other

  An Xin lay on the soft couch, blew a whistle, and in an instant, a round and chubby body appeared before her eyes, with two shiny black eyes staring at her.

  "Come with me to see my mother, and teach her the belly dance I taught you." An Xin smiled and got up, scooped up Xi Xi's body and tucked it under his arm, swaying as he walked out of the room. He called out to Si Jin who was waiting in the courtyard, asking her to lead the way to Ling Su Su's Su Qing Pavilion.

  "Miss, what did Yu Shizi say to you?" Si Jin's expression was somewhat agitated, looking at An Xin's eyes that shone brightly with a dark gaze.

  "Isn't Yu Hua the one you have a crush on? Why are you so infatuated with him, is that treacherous jade orchid really worth your admiration?" An Xin felt the protesting chirps and scratching, which made her itch all over, so she put it back on her shoulder as usual.

  "Miss, Yu Shizi is the number one young master in the world. He was known as a child prodigy from a young age and is admired by people all over the world. However, Yu Shizi rarely goes out, and I have never had the opportunity to see him before. Today, I finally get to see the real person, and it's true that hearing about someone is not the same as meeting them in person." Si Jin's face was filled with admiration.

  "Be careful, don't be deceived by his superficial kindness, he's got a poisonous heart. Be careful you're not poisoned to death without even realizing it, that would be a real 'dying with a smile'."

  "How many people in the world can meet Yu Shizi and feel honored, but you, miss, are not even giving him a glance. What's wrong with you? Yu Shizi didn't offend you or anything." Si Jin asked, somewhat puzzled.

  "He has offended me in many ways, which you haven't seen. I was originally at Yiran Garden wanting to have further communication with those sisters, discussing life ideals, but before it even started, he brought me back and said he would tell Mother. Such an irreconcilable hatred, can I possibly have a good impression of him? An Xin thought that today she had used so much effort, yet didn't even get to hold the beauty's hand once, suddenly flames of anger rose up because Yu Hua gave her three days' time to stay and deal with things, which just sprouted but was ruthlessly cut off by An Xin. Towards that person, besides anger, there is also a feeling of being at a loss."

  She couldn't understand that in the imperial palace, Guoshi said she was Feng Xing Lin Shi when she didn't show any unusual behavior at all. How did Yuhua see her discontent? The two biggest handles in life were firmly grasped in his hands, could she still turn the tables and win against that poisonous Yulan?

  "Yu Shizi went to Yi Ran Garden?" Si Jin ignored the key point in An Xin's words, but instead focused on the details.

  "Is there a problem? You really think he's an untainted Buddha? Yu Hua is just an ordinary person." An Xin felt that this wouldn't do, the two personal maids she had carefully chosen didn't admire her as their master, but instead when they saw her arch-nemesis, they had the same attitude as fans seeing their idol. It seemed like she needed to give these two girls a good brainwashing, to make them understand the social views and values of life, lest these two innocent girls be poisoned by Yu Hua.

  "Jinyue, Yu Hua is actually not much different from you and me. Eating, drinking, these are things that ordinary people do, he can also do them. He's just a bit smarter, a bit more capable, but it's no big deal. If you really think he's an icy and elegant Bodhisattva, then you're greatly mistaken." Anxin said with a serious tone.

  "Miss, you're biased against Yu Shizi, that's why you said that. Once you get to know him, you'll admire him just like I do." Si Jin didn't think much of An Xin's words and changed positions, walking over to her right side, pointing at the small head on her shoulder.

  "It seems that Yuhua is not only a poison, but also a soul-drugging medicine, which has made all of your hearts lose their way. The small face that was previously full of energy and spirit suddenly fell, muttering to herself, then looked up to see the sign on the circular archway in front of her, 'Suqing Pavilion', written with bold and powerful strokes, yet with a hint of gentle emotions at the silver hook."

  "Who wrote it? The handwriting is quite good." An Xin asked casually.

  "It's General." Si Jin's gaze remained locked with Ji Ji's, and upon hearing the words, he hastily turned around to respond.

  Don't worry, she said with a sigh, and stopped talking. She took a step forward and walked in, "Slave servant sees Miss." The slave servant who was sweeping the yard saw An Xin come in and hurriedly bowed to greet her.

  An Xin waved his hand and asked, "Where's Mother?"

  "Miss, madam is resting in the inner chamber. Please go straight in." One of the maids with a round face stepped forward and replied respectfully.

  She nodded slightly and walked into the house, where Ling Susu was half-reclining on a beautiful daybed, resting with her eyes closed. Hearing the sound of the beaded curtain being lifted, she opened her eyes to look towards the door, "Xiao Xiner, you're here."

  A warm smile spread across her face as she quickened her pace and walked to Ling Susu's side, half squatting down and leaning her face against her shoulder, gently rubbing it. "Mom, Heart is missing you."

  "Foolish child, we can see each other every day, what's there to think about?" Ling Susu stood up straight, pulled An Xin beside her and sat down, stroking her temples. Suddenly, she discovered that An Xin's black hair was tied up with a silk ribbon in an untidy manner, and hastily asked in surprise, "Why haven't you styled your hair?"

  Anxin's eyes widened in surprise, suddenly remembering that she had only changed clothes with Siyan after returning from the Hong Lou, and then heard about An Liancheng's scandalous affair. Afterwards, Yu Hua came to visit, and in her anger, she forgot all about it. Could it be that she was just now strolling around the mansion with a man's hairstyle? Anxin's face turned black as coal, and she shot Si Jin a fierce glare, "Mother, I had originally planned to go to sleep, you know I like to leave my hair down when I sleep... but then I remembered something and rushed over here in a hurry, and for the moment, I forgot."

  Si Jin's mind was still immersed in the excitement of Yu Hua's arrival, and she hadn't noticed An Xin's hair bun. When Ling Su mentioned it, she felt a little flustered in her heart. She turned to see An Xin calmly and composedly resolving the situation, and suddenly admired Miss's courage and composure.

  "What's with that ribbon on your head?" Ling Susu had slept with An Xin for over nine years, so she naturally knew her little habits.

  Just as An Xin was about to respond, voices were heard from inside the courtyard, "Your servant greets Mistress Mingyue."

  Has Yun Mingyue arrived? An Xin's eyebrows furrowed with concern, the warmth in her eyes dissipating as she waited quietly for Yun Mingyue to come to the door.

  Ling Su didn't have any martial arts skills, so she naturally didn't hear the sound outside the courtyard. She looked at An Xin's face, which had turned cold and pale, and asked, "What's wrong?" As soon as she spoke, Yun Mingyue walked in with a smile, her eyes shining brightly behind her beaded curtain. When she saw An Xin, she seemed to hesitate for a moment before smiling and greeting him, "Xin is here too."

  "This young lady's name is not something that every Tom, Dick and Harry can call out." An Xin smiled faintly as she gazed at Yun Ming Yue's face, which was alternately red and white. She narrowed her eyes, her voice clear and crisp but with a visible chill, "Princess Ming Yue, if you have something to say, say it quickly; if you have gas, let it out quickly. Don't stand by the toilet without doing your business."

  "Xin'er, don't speak so coarsely in front of the young lady's family." Ling Susu pulled on An Xin's sleeve and scolded.

  Digression

  Many beautiful women have many objections to An Liancheng, but Duo can only say that An Liancheng is a positive character. When the secret is revealed, you will understand.