Chapter Nine Exploration
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After that, Ye Qingfu was much more well-behaved. At most, she would occasionally raise her head and glare at Ye Qinglan with a look, but didn't dare to speak sarcastically again.
When the horse carriage stopped to rest, Xue Yushu came over with a worried face: "Cousin, your body hasn't recovered yet, can you handle this journey?"
Yè Qīnglán smiled politely: "Thank you, Brother Biao, for your concern. I'm fine, just a bit shaken up."
Xue Yushu refused to leave and stood beside her, chatting idly about nothing in particular.
Ye Qinglan casually replied with a few words, but her sensitive nature allowed her to detect several piercing gazes behind her. She glanced sideways and found that it was Ye Yuanshou and Ye Qingfu, the siblings.
Ye Yuanshou's concealment of his skills was quite impressive, and it didn't show on his face. But Ye Qingfu was far from it, her almond-shaped eyes almost spitting out sparks as she glared at her angrily.
Is it for Xue Yushu?
No wonder Ye Qingfu was so unwelcoming to her!
Ye Qinglan was at a loss for words, this life's peach blossom luck is much stronger than the previous one. At just twelve years old, there are already such complicated emotional entanglements. Unfortunately, they are two rotten peach blossoms.
Compared to them, Xue Yushu was relatively normal. He and Yuan Zhuo were only nominal cousins, after all, they didn't have a blood relationship. Ye Yuanshou and Yuan Zhuo were real siblings...
Whenever she thought of Ye Yuanzhou, Ye Qinglan felt a headache coming on, so she simply turned her head away. Whatever Ye Yuanzhou was thinking in his heart, it didn't matter. From now on, she would never be alone with him again.
Unfortunately, she didn't want to look for "trouble", but "trouble" came knocking on her door instead.
Ye Yuanzhou's siblings walked over coincidentally at the same time.
Yue Yu Zhou smiled and said, "Younger brother, sitting in the carriage for half a day is really suffocating and boring. Why don't we go over there and take a stroll?" Although he was speaking to Xue Yu Shu, his eyes were fixed on Ye Qing Lan.
Xue Yushu nodded without hesitation.
Ye Qingfu walked forward, thinking she was being subtle in squeezing out Ye Qinglan, and warmly smiled: "Brother, there's a apricot tree over there that's blooming just right, let's go take a look." She intentionally or unintentionally emphasized the three words "apricot flower tree".
Ye Qinglan didn't want to go in the first place, and Le took advantage of the situation: "I'm allergic to apricot blossoms, so I won't be going." She turned around and left.
Ye Yuanshou and Xue Yushu watched Ye Qinglan get back on the carriage with their eyes wide open, both feeling a bit regretful in their hearts. But Ye Qingfu was very happy, smiling and pulling the two of them away.
With Ye Qingfu gone, the carriage was much more peaceful.
Rui Xue thought for a moment and said in a low voice: "Miss, Second Miss has a bad temper, sometimes she speaks unpleasantly, don't take it to heart."
Rui Xue's words are implicit, but the implied meaning is obvious. Ye Qingfu is the madam's own child, spoiled and arrogant, and it was unwise to argue with her just to satisfy a momentary impulse. Now that she has had her way, what next?
Her eyes sparkled slightly, and she smiled faintly: "She doesn't come to provoke me, I naturally won't go to provoke her." She has never been a pushover for anyone. If Ye Qingfu continues to provoke her like this, she will not suffer in silence!
Rui Xue was a clever person and naturally understood the implication of Ye Qinglan's words, and couldn't help but pause for a moment.
Is this still the timid and cowardly Third Miss?
Now that I think about it, ever since Third Miss woke up a few days ago, something seemed off. Her appearance hadn't changed, she was still the same person, but there were some subtle changes that only those closest to her could detect. At least, the old Third Miss would never have said something like this...
Ye Qinglan looked at Rui Xue with a smile that was not quite a smile. That one glance was full of deep meaning, and only Ye Qinglan understood its significance.
This is the second test for Rui Xue.
Rui Xue is a clever maid, and it's impossible for her not to notice the changes in her. If Rui Xue is loyal and clever enough, she will naturally not make a fuss, and may even help cover things up. Otherwise, there's no need to keep this maid by her side anymore.
The snow fell quietly for a moment, and then suddenly smiled: "Miss said it was, and I was too careful."
Ye Qinglan smiled faintly, and was fairly satisfied with Rui Xue's performance.
Osmanthus is simple and honest, Rui Xue is clever and agile, it seems that both can stay by their side. As for Auntie Zhou... Ye Qinglan glanced at Auntie Zhou who was closing her eyes and dozing off, deciding to observe for a few more days before making a decision.
Zhou Mama slept soundly, completely unaware that her position was precarious.
After the previous interlude, Ye Qingfu's complexion improved somewhat in the following days. Occasionally, when she was in a good mood, she would also chat with Ye Qinglan for a few sentences.
Of course, the tone won't be very good then.
Ye Qinglan had lived for twenty-eight years, and was naturally calm and rational. She wouldn't argue with a teenager. Since Ye Qingfu took the initiative to speak, she also followed suit, intentionally or unintentionally steering the conversation towards Xue Yushu.
As expected, once Xue Yushu was mentioned, Ye Qingfu's expression softened and her eyes sparkled with a bright light. She looked even more lovely than before when she had been frowning coldly.
Ye Qinglan was secretly delighted.
The rare peaceful atmosphere between the two sisters made Mrs. Zhou, who had just woken up, confused. Weren't they not speaking to each other with a straight face before? How did they become so cheerful and talkative in an instant?
Zhou Mama couldn't help but glance at Rui Xue.
Rui Xue smiled and winked at Zhou Mama, signaling her not to ask further about the master's affairs.
Zhou's mother was also quite perceptive and so she closed her eyes and pretended to fall asleep.
Ye Qinglan took in the scene before her, a faint smile playing on her lips. After so many years of serving in the inner courtyard, Old Mother Zhou was indeed well-versed and skilled.
Such a person is like a double-edged sword, most suitable for dealing with complicated interpersonal relationships. However, if they harbor ulterior motives, they become an unpredictable time bomb that can turn into a sharp tool to hurt others at any moment...
The next two days were spent in a dull and suffocating journey.
Ye Qingfu was initially enthusiastic about looking at the scenery outside the car, but after a long time, it became really boring. The mid-way rest stops were quite lively, but they only stopped once in half a day.
What's even more infuriating is that Xue Yushu would always find excuses to get close to Ye Qinglan whenever he had the chance. Ye Qingfu was so angry that she gritted her teeth, her gaze towards Ye Qinglan as cold as a knife.
Ye Qinglan is very innocent.
She has no interest in that little boy with unevenly grown hair, and is unfairly treated as a love rival.
Ye Yuanshou didn't dare to be presumptuous in front of others, at most he would steal a few more glances at her during breaks. When speaking, he was also very serious and brotherly, not daring to overstep his bounds.
Ke Ye Qinglan couldn't forget that one night when Ye Yuanzhou lost his composure.
A refined and elegant young man with a gentle demeanor, how could he have such a pair of passionate and persistent eyes? He is completely different in front of people and behind their backs.
She had seen dual personalities before, but such a biased one was rare indeed.
To live a safe and stable life, you must stay far away from such people...
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