xymnovel Chapter 88 Liu Feng: "You win."
Chapter 88 Liu Feng: "You win."
Chapter 88 Liu Feng: "You win."
This wasn't Liu Feng's first time visiting Grandmother Jia, but he had always come from Rongxi Hall before, so he didn't know there were three front halls ahead.
He put down his teacup, walked out of the front hall, and looked around. In front of him stood a large marble screen with a rosewood frame.
In the original novel, Lin Daiyu should have entered Rongqing Hall from here.
And these buildings throughout the courtyard, with their carved beams and painted rafters, are truly magnificent and worthy of being the Duke's mansion!
Liu Feng stroked his chin, feeling a pang of melancholy. When would he ever be able to live in such a mansion?
Just then, footsteps came from the back room.
Liu Feng turned back and went inside. Just as he entered, Granny Wang came out.
"Granny Wang." Liu Feng stepped forward and bowed in greeting.
Things are different now; Liu Feng is no longer the boy who relied on the Lin family for sustenance. Granny Wang dared not accept his greeting, stepping aside and giving a slight curtsy: "Second Master."
Liu Feng smiled and raised his hand, but his eyes were fixed on the door to the back room.
Finally, a young woman, dressed in fine silks and adorned with gold and silver, with a beautiful face, gracefully walked out.
Why is it Ping'er? And dressed up so extravagantly, what's going on here?!
When Liu Feng's gaze swept over, Ping'er felt uncomfortable and slightly shifted her body to avoid his gaze.
Liu Feng noticed Ping'er's unusual behavior, his gaze sweeping over her before settling on the door.
At this moment, Wang Xifeng's distinctive laughter rang out first, followed by a figure wearing a bright red satin fitted jacket walking out gracefully.
Liu Feng's eyes lit up; this outfit really accentuated his figure.
The tight-fitting satin dress perfectly accentuated her shapely figure, highlighting her curves in all the right places, her figure both full and slender, her charm unspoken.
Seeing Liu Feng staring intently at her, a hint of smugness flashed in Wang Xifeng's eyes, followed by a slight unease. She gave a slight bow, turned around, and smiled at the back hall, saying, "Aren't you coming out yet? This guy outside is practically waiting impatiently."
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"Pooh!"
That sweet, crisp voice instantly awakened memories deep within my soul. The figure, both reproachful and delighted, gradually became clearer in my mind.
Liu Feng stared intently at the back room, afraid of missing even a single moment of the scene.
As soon as the words were spoken, a figure in pure white slowly walked out.
Lin Daiyu, dressed in simple white robes and without makeup, resembled a secluded orchid in a deep valley, pure and aloof. She had lost a considerable amount of weight, appearing even more frail. Yet, her ethereal spirit remained undiminished; her brows seemed shrouded in the misty rain of distant mountains, and her eyes held the cold brilliance of autumn waters. Every gesture she made exuded an air of untouched worldly concerns.
Unlike Wang Xifeng's fiery and flamboyant personality and her undeniable femininity, or Ping'er's pretty and gentle demeanor, Lin Daiyu is like a fairy who has stepped out of a painting, calming one's heart at first glance.
Seeing Liu Feng staring blankly at her, Lin Daiyu suddenly recalled their first meeting. She covered her mouth and smiled, blushing as she glared at him reproachfully. She curtsied slightly and called out, "Prisoner Liu."
"Ah? Oh..." Liu Feng quickly returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
Wang Xifeng chuckled, turned her head and exchanged a glance with Ping'er, her eyes seeming to say: "Truly, one thing subdues another!"
"Prisoner Liu!" Xueyan greeted him with a smile and a curtsy.
Liu Feng smiled and raised his hand in reply, "Aren't the pastries and candied fruits in the capital delicious?"
"It's delicious." Xueyan smiled, her eyes crinkling like crescent moons.
"Eat more if you like it. I'll buy you more in a few days."
"Uh-huh!"
"Lord Liu!" Zijuan stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
Liu Feng looked him up and down. He wasn't particularly outstanding in appearance, but he had a gentle and quiet temperament and a graceful demeanor.
"So you're Zijuan? Take good care of your young lady. If your family encounters any difficulties in the future, just come to me. Also, you and all the maids and servants who serve Miss Lin will receive a monthly allowance from the Lin family."
As he spoke, Liu Feng took out a prepared purse from his sleeve and handed it over, "The gold ingots in here are a reward for you, and the remaining silver ingots are to be distributed among the others. You can take it and distribute them."
"Thank you, Lord Liu."
Zijuan curtsied, but did not reach out to take the purse. Instead, she secretly glanced at Lin Daiyu.
Lin Daiyu bit her lower lip lightly, twisting the handkerchief in her hand again and again. After a long while, she finally nodded slightly.
Zijuan then accepted the purse with both hands.
Liu Feng smiled and glanced at Lin Daiyu, then gestured for her to sit down and talk.
The group sat down and chatted over tea, but Liu Feng felt awkward about it.
Wang Xifeng sat between him and Lin Daiyu. Every time Liu Feng wanted to talk to Lin Daiyu, he had to turn sideways and peek out, otherwise he couldn't see her at all. There was no way around it; Wang Xifeng's figure was just too good at "blocking things." She was truly a mountain range from every angle, and when she sat in the middle, she was like a small mountain, completely blocking everything out.
The worst part was that Liu Feng had to act like a gentleman in front of Lin Daiyu, and he didn't even dare to glance at Wang Xifeng.
This kind of suffering is truly unbearable for a human being.
Wang Xifeng had been watching this closely for a while, and her smugness was practically overflowing. Every now and then, she would deliberately straighten her body.
Liu Feng gritted his teeth in anger, but could only hold the teacup and gulp it down.
Lin Daiyu put down her teacup and said with a smile, "When are you bringing Xiangling over? I haven't seen her for half a year, I miss her terribly."
Liu Feng laughed and said, "She was talking about you this morning, saying that the plum blossoms at home had bloomed and she kept asking me to bring you two over."
Seeing Lin Daiyu's eyes light up, Liu Feng asked with a smile, "Want it?"
Lin Daiyu was never shy or reserved in front of Liu Feng, and nodded generously.
Liu Feng waved his hand and said, "Alright, I'll go back now and get you two."
Lin Daiyu knew he was teasing her, but she was still very happy. She smiled and said, "No rush. Just send it over whenever you're free."
Liu Feng sat up straight immediately. His casual words often revealed his truest thoughts. The fact that she hadn't sent the servant over showed that, in her heart, she was different from others.
His voice was slightly excited: "Okay, I'll bring it to you personally."
Lin Daiyu paused, a faint blush rising to her face, and gave a soft "hmm".
Liu Feng's eyes lit up; there was a chance!
Wang Xifeng rolled her eyes in exasperation. "Am I invisible?"
Liu Feng pressed his advantage: "Why don't you go home another day? Admire the plum blossoms, and perhaps compose a couple of poems to liven things up?"
Lin Daiyu was somewhat excited and almost nodded in agreement, but reason prevailed, and she silently lowered her head.
Liu Feng quickly said, "It's not just you who's going. I'll treat everyone, including the master and the matriarch, so we can all go admire the plum blossoms together. You can go home and visit them on the way."
Lin Daiyu's eyes, which had just dimmed, suddenly brightened again.
She turned to look at Wang Xifeng, her eyes pleading, her pitiful appearance softening Wang Xifeng's heart. Just as she was about to speak, a sudden thought flashed through her mind, and she turned to stare at Liu Feng, her eyes gleaming!
Liu Feng rolled his eyes. This woman, she's obsessed with money!
Wang Xifeng curled her lips into a smug smile, her red lips slightly parted, silently uttering, "You owe me a favor."
Liu Feng turned to look at Lin Daiyu's pleading expression, gritted his teeth, and silently uttered three words: "Fine, you..."
ruthless."
Wang Xifeng ignored him, laughing so hard she nearly slapped a handkerchief at Liu Feng's face: "I'll go talk to the old lady tonight."