sbdcsierra Chapter 42 Why did I hit you?
Chapter 42 Why did I hit you?
After Lu Yangyang finished speaking, she turned to look at Sheng Yunzhu. Her clear, bright eyes seemed to be able to see through Sheng Yunzhu's skin and into the true soul hidden beneath it.
For no apparent reason, it made Sheng Yunzhu's heart tremble.
In just over half a month, Lu Yangyang has become a completely different person compared to when she first arrived at the manor.
She was still so thin and frail, and her complexion hadn't returned to its original fair state. But perhaps because she was eating well, she had gained some weight on her cheeks, which, once it covered the scar, instantly made her facial features brighter.
She wore well-fitting clothes and had no accessories. Even her hair was simply styled in a bun, but she looked extremely fresh and bright overall.
She stood there gracefully, looking every bit the part of a wealthy young lady from a prominent family.
This was a far cry from the thin, beggar-like appearance he had when he arrived.
Nothing has changed, yet everything has changed.
This made Sheng Yunzhu feel dazed.
I almost thought I was seeing that aloof lady from my past life again.
No, it's not the same.
The day Lu Yangyang returned, Sheng Yunzhu was almost scared out of her wits by her words about being reborn. Afterwards, she did try to find a way to test Lu Yangyang, but she never had the chance.
She thought more than once, if Lu Yangyang really was reborn, why didn't she just take back her status as the eldest daughter of the Sheng family, instead of becoming some kind of cousin?
Why would she still approach Yan Yue even though she knew the Yan family would end up in a tragic way?
And yesterday, that mask of hers was supposedly a gift from His Highness the Crown Prince.
The Crown Prince's lineage will completely collapse in three years.
She couldn't possibly be that stupid.
So why?
Unless, Lu Yangyang wasn't reborn at all.
She just knew something and used it to scare her.
Thinking of this, Sheng Yunzhu finally composed herself and revealed a helpless and heartbroken expression: "Sister Yangyang, no matter what, Mother's health is more important. If you insist on seeking guidance from the Immortal Shangshan, I will shamelessly ask her tomorrow. I just hope that you will be careful with your words and actions and never offend the Immortal. The Immortal is very powerful. If she can help Mother get better, I am willing to go to Qinglian Temple to cultivate and spend the rest of my life praying for Mother's well-being."
“Okay, don’t worry, I will definitely find a way to satisfy you,” Lu Yangyang nodded.
Sheng Yunzhu almost bit her lip until it bled.
This Lu Yangyang is such a scoundrel, who exactly is she?
Sheng Yunzhu couldn't help but wonder, she wasn't the young lady from her past life at all; their personalities were completely different. So who was she? Where did she come from? Could she just be a wandering ghost occupying that body?
This thought made Sheng Yunzhu's heart skip a beat. If that were the case, and if there was a way to expose her, then she could be completely eliminated!
In an instant, Sheng Yunzhu's gaze toward Lu Yangyang became more scrutinizing.
Lu Yangyang was unaware of Sheng Yunzhu's thoughts and paid no attention to her scrutiny. Instead, she bid farewell to Madam Lan, saying, "I'm going back now."
After saying that, she walked past Sheng Yunzhu without even glancing at her.
"Yangyang..." Madam Lan wanted to keep Lu Yangyang a little longer and say some comforting words to her, afraid that she might really misunderstand. However, she was exhausted and her vision became blurry after only a short while.
She leaned against Granny Hui's chest and said weakly, "Everyone, go out. I'm tired."
Sheng Yunzhu and Sheng Junye had no choice but to leave.
……
Lu Yangyang walked out of Yulan Pavilion without saying a word. Granny Shen followed her, carrying a box. After walking a long way, she finally couldn't help but ask, "Miss, are you wronged?"
Lu Yangyang paused, turned to look at her, and asked, "What are you feeling wronged about?"
Granny Shen moved her lips, but she didn't know how to say the words.
She followed Lu Yangyang for a while, and perhaps even Lu Yangyang herself didn't realize it. On the surface, she always seemed indifferent, but every time Madam Lan came to see her, she would unconsciously practice her calligraphy for a little longer and pretend to glance at Madam Lan a few times.
After Lan fell ill again last night, she was somewhat absent-minded all day today, so she still went out of the courtyard to visit Lan.
What should have been a harmonious and joyful scene turned into a nightmare before she even entered the room, with some saying she was a nemesis who would bring misfortune to the Lan family.
She hadn't done anything wrong; she was still just a child. She hadn't enjoyed a single day of maternal love since birth. She had finally returned to her family, but no one fully accepted her.
Everyone in the manor knows that she is the real daughter of the Duke's family, but they all only call her Miss Cousin and think that she will be kicked out of the house sooner or later.
This is clearly her home, and her family, her parents and brothers, are all here.
But no one thought about how she should deal with herself.
Granny Shen was always a cold-hearted person. In her life, she was unlucky, short-lived, and had little affection or kinship.
But looking at Lu Yangyang, she couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.
Lu Yangyang smiled faintly at Granny Shen's complicated and distressed gaze, then turned her head and continued walking forward.
"There's nothing to feel wronged about. My experience tells me that I have to fight for what I want."
Granny Shen couldn't help but ask, "What does the young lady want?"
"You want to kick Sheng Yunzhu out, huh?" Lu Yangyang replied casually.
Granny Shen was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed.
……
As Sheng Yunzhu and Sheng Junye stepped out of the courtyard of Yulan Pavilion, they saw several maids and servants with faces swollen higher than steamed buns kneeling to one side. Upon seeing Sheng Yunzhu, they hurriedly cried, "Third Miss, Third Miss, you must stand up for us!"
Seeing their pitiful state, Sheng Yunzhu was also surprised. "What happened? Who dared to make a move in Mother's yard?"
"Waaah, it's Miss, Third Miss, we, we..." The old woman who had been beaten first tried to complain, but was pulled back by her maid. She immediately realized what was happening, lowered her head in unison, and said timidly, looking utterly pitiful.
"No, it's nothing, Third Miss, we, we're fine."
“This…” Sheng Yunzhu hesitated, then sighed.
"I'm sorry you've suffered this injustice. Dianmo, go and fetch a doctor to examine their injuries. Also, give each of them a month's salary as compensation. Let them rest well these next few days," Sheng Yunzhu instructed in a gentle, understanding tone.
Upon hearing this, the group immediately expressed their gratitude: "Thank you, Third Miss! Thank you, Third Miss! You are truly beautiful and kind-hearted. You are the best, Third Miss..."
Sheng Junye, who was standing to the side, frowned and asked, "Why did she hit you?"
The group froze, too timid to speak.
Just then, a voice interrupted, "What are you doing here?"
Sheng Yunzhu looked up and exclaimed in surprise, "Second Brother! You're back!"