Unaware that My Legitimate Sister is My Husband - Chapter 28
Chapter 28
(10.3)
In the days that followed, her legitimate sister was indeed no longer mean on purpose towards her anymore, on the contrary, she allowed her to often enter and leave the main courtyard, and it was just when her legitimate sister was confining herself to cultivate, that Xi Xian sat alone inside to copy sutras.
Everyone in the backyard knew that the sixth miss was incredible, and that she was the only concubine-born sister that Xi Heng cared about.
Her concubine mother’s belly was getting bigger and bigger each day, but she did not have that tired and yellow complexion she used to have in her past life, her face was plump and glowing, and Xi Xian felt very relieved in her heart. Her rebirth really saved the lives of her concubine mother and little brother. This was maybe also a form of redemption for her.
Her concubine mother knew that she and her legitimate sister were getting along well, so she was happy in her heart, and ordered her to bring some food over to her legitimate sister every day.
Xi Xian deeply believed that this kind of thing like currying favor with people, had to start from the most insignificant details, so that when her legitimate sister looks back, she would then realize her good points, only this way would their sisterhood be stronger than gold.
It was just that these recent days, her legitimate sister had not seen her much, Xi Xian had gone there a few times, but most of the time, she wouldn’t even get to see her shadow.
Xi Xian told herself that she shouldn’t rush it, only when the days passed slowly would there be a taste to them.
Her legitimate sister was such a cold person, to think that she could suddenly discuss rouge, talk about embroidery and jewelry with her while drinking the afternoon tea and embroidering flowers, wasn’t too plausible.
Recently, there was some news circulating in the court, saying that the emperor had the intention of establishing another crown prince. The crown prince was on the verge of death, it was estimated that he would die very soon, and the other several princes each had their own ambition. Aside from the fact that the third prince was being heavily favored by the old emperor, he had also been conferred the title of Jinwang (i.e. Brilliant Prince), which faintly indicated the intention to name him heir to the throne, yet the crown prince remained completely silent and still.
Only Xi Xian knew that it was all false, and that with their small methods, they wouldn’t be able to play the crown prince’s game.
But these things had nothing to do with her, she didn’t want to be with the crown prince in this life.
Therefore, she had been thinking about how to find another love, it was fine as long as the person was honest and didn’t have anything wrong with his head.
In the past, Xi Hui had brought a schoolmate home to live with them. She heard that it was a distant cousin, a few generations apart, of the Xi family. His family was poor, and he had nothing to rely on. As the imperial examinations were imminent, he no longer acted formal, and willingly accepted the kindness of the Xi family, with the intention of repaying it in the future.
Xi Xian knew that this schoolmate came from a poor family, did not have much gold nor silver nor status, but he had quite the strength of character. His parents passed away early, leaving him utterly destitute, but in the future, he would serve the new emperor closely, and become a right-hand like minister. It was a pity that, decades later, the Xi family had long since fallen apart, and he had no way to repay them even if he wanted to.
Xi Xian felt that Li Yu was a suitable choice, at least in her past life, she heard that he had never married a wife in his life, so she did not have to bear the sin of breaking up a husband and a wife relationship.
Moreover, Li Yu’s path was smooth all the way to the end, he didn’t have to suffer through many hardships before he caught the eyes of the emperor, which showed that this man had outstanding ability and talent.
She was now a miss from the Xi family, and marrying him was more than enough, she felt that she could set her goal a little high, but higher than him was not necessary.
Li Yu permanently lived in the Xi’s residence, but Xi Xian never revealed her face to him, and would only deliver Xi Hui some food and clothing when the time was right.
Li Yu was Xi Hui’s friend. Xi Xian had been doing this for several months now, and even if Xi Hui rarely talked about her, but as long as she was mentioned once, then it could be considered that her name would have left an impression in front of Li Yu.
This kind of scholar and official like Li Yu would definitely not like a woman who loved extravagance and flamboyance, and if she wanted to marry Li Yu, it was useless to rely on small tricks, only the passage of time would reveal one’s true nature.
However, Xi Xian also occasionally heard her third sister Xi Yan say that even though her legitimate sister rarely showed her face, and was only worshipping the Buddha inside the courtyard, when she saw people, she would only see Li Yu and play chess with him on a boat.
When she heard these words, Xi Xian didn’t think much of it, who would like someone like her legitimate sister? She was domineering, cold and detached, and even stronger than men, whoever marries her would be repressed, unable to breath, and life would be no different from being a prisoner.
Translator : Laura
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