Unaware that My Legitimate Sister is My Husband - Chapter 93
~End of chapter 92
Since she got on the carriage, the old matriarch kept looking at Xi Xian’s face, her face was slightly frowning, but she did not say anything unpleasant.
It wasn’t that she had not seen it, but she was just following the orders coming from the top, if the little girl wanted to play, then let her do so.
Even if the old matriarch felt that this was not appropriate, she was unable to take matters into her own hands and educate the child.
Xi Xian did not care about her image in front of the public, she only wanted to eliminate all possibilities of meeting with the crown prince. She would rather have people think that her looks and talent were not worthy of her reputation, for she didn’t want to be under the limelight in the first place.
Chapter 93
(35.2)
Xi Xian decided that when she arrived at the Lin family’s residence, she would never form any relationship at all with anyone in the Lin family, even if it was just making friends, she would try to avoid it as much as possible.
The Lin family was the same as the Xi family, they were both ancient clan, but the Xi family was no longer as eminent, for the Lin family, with steady steps, was now involved with the top of the imperial power, but they still maintained a reserved and steady attitude. In Chang’an, how they spoke of the Lin’s family daughters was the same as how they spoke of the Zhou family’s daughters in Jiangnan, if one could choose a daughter of this clan as a wife, she would bring the whole clan honor.
Thus, it was clear that the Lin’s family daughters were very educated in manners, and their virtuous reputation spread far and wide.
But what was strange was that, in her last life, there had never been a consort nor concubine with the Lin surname in the harem.
Xi Xian realized that it must have been the Lin old matriarch’s will.
Xi Xian did not know why she did so, no matter how low-key the Lin family was, the competition for reputation, fortune and status between families was like a boat going against the current, if they could not advance further, then they would have to retreat back more than one or two steps, and their big building would collapse in the matter of just a couple of decades.
When entering the palace, keeping a low profile and having others overlook you was a good thing.
She once again felt that she was overthinking.
A man like the crown prince would not allow his consorts and concubines to attempt to help their son by keeping a low profile, mediocrity was not a good example to follow. An emperor like the old emperor, would only accelerate the decline of the dynasty.
Xi Xian looked out the window and sighed.
Right, she didn’t know which son he finally chose as his heir, anyway, it was not her son, because she didn’t even have a son or a daughter in the first place.
Xi Xian felt it was a little ridiculous, as she held her cheeks with her eyes in a daze, not blinking.
She only hoped that in this life, she could give birth to a son or a daughter and become a mother. Her life would then become more and more enjoyable.
Seeing her like this, the old matriarch slowly sighed: “Xianxian, what’s wrong with you these days ? Your complexion doesn’t look good, and you’re distracted.”
The old lady had also looked at Xi Xian’s medical records, and did not see anything strange, but her little granddaughter’s expression did not look like she was in a right mind state, which made her feel heartache.
Xi Xian just smiled, and gently said: “Nothing, I just have never seen such an occasion, I’m afraid I’m disappointing grandmother.”
The old lady shook her head, thinking that she still had the temperament of a child, and smiled gently while saying, “What are you afraid of ? You just have to be more composed, just like before, and that will be very good.”
Xi Xian obediently agreed, lowered her eyes, and then did not say anything else.
The Lin family was bustling with activity, everything was neat and orderly, the old matriarch Lin was being supported by her young granddaughter, as she watched the blue sky outside, reflecting on the red and magnificient decorations.
Her youngest granddaughter, the third miss Lin, respectfully said, “Grandmother, you can rest a little longer, there is still some time before the banquet.”
The old matriarch Lin was over sixty years old, but still looked vigorous and lively, her eyes were bright, and her majestic voice contained a smile, “No need, it’s so lively outside, grandmother can’t sit still.”
The Lin old matriarch was born with a lively nature, and she hadn’t changed even after all these years, but in the midst of the bustle, she herself was very calm and clear.
Soon, a servant came to report, “Old lady, the Xi family’s old lady has arrived.”
The Lin old lady’s eyes slightly turned somber, and she calmly said, “I got it.”
The third miss Lin supported her as they walked towards the reception hall step by step, her tone somwhat naive and lovely: “You are not very familiar with the Xi family’s old lady, now that you’re looking for her, there must be some matter.”
The Lin old lady turned the ring on her finger and looked at her granddaughter with interest, “Then Xian’er, you guess, what matter does grandmother have?”
The third miss Lin was innately a delicate and naive girl, but she was naturally smart and witty, biting her lip, she said, “If you’re looking for old madam Xi, then it must be about the internal affairs of the Xi family. These days, I heard that the sixth miss of the family is very outstanding, you’re most likely looking for that miss.”
Maybe it was to choose a daughter-in-law for one of her brothers.
The Lin old lady, without commenting, started to laugh, but didn’t say anything more.
Lin Zixian pestered her, ”Grandmother, do you think Taizi gege will come today? I have not seen him for such a long time. A few years ago, when I saw him in the palace, he was thin and pale from sickness, the last time I saw him, he was recovered, but during the empress’s birthday banquet, he only showed his face for a short moment, and I didn’t even have the opportunity to speak to him……”
(TL’s note : Taizi gege means “My brother, the crown prince”, I think it’s better to keep it in chinese)
Translator : Laura
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