Many thoughts ran through her mind, but Yu Xiang's hands didn't stop moving. After applying the moisturizer, she didn't need to apply anything else. She only smeared a bit of peach blossom powder on her cheeks, the corners of her eyes, and her lips. Then, she used a brush to lightly sweep her eyebrows. Afterwards, she used several peach wood hairpins to form a flower bun. She pinched a peach blossom flower ornament and stuck it between her eyebrows. Her simple peach blossom makeup was done.
She tilted her head slightly to look at the beautiful figure in the bronze mirror. She really was more beautiful than flowers, as sweet as honey. She couldn't help but smile.
As soon as she started to move, Yu Miaoqi had been watching her carefully. She secretly memorized every step she took. It's said that 30% looks and 70% makeup. Not only was this person very good-looking, but her makeup skills were superb. It was also because she was in the Marquis Household. Otherwise, how could she have the leisure to think about it every day?
Yu Miaoqi felt that she shouldn't think too much about it. If she thought too deeply, her hatred for Yu Xiang would increase. She couldn't hide it even if she wanted to.
Yu Xiang was also secretly observing her through the bronze mirror. Suddenly, she pursed her lips and smiled. "Jiejie, it's strange. You and I are twin sisters, but why don't we look like each other at all? I'm so beautiful, but Jiejie looks a bit dull … "
She gently stroked her cheeks as she spoke. She seemed to feel that her bluntness was a bit hurtful. She quickly covered her cherry lips with a handkerchief and looked apologetic. Actually, Yu Miaoqi wasn't bad looking. She could even be said to be incomparably beautiful. However, when compared to the extremely gorgeous Yu Xiang, she paled in comparison.
What people feared the most was comparison.
Yu Miaoqi's gentle and elegant smile almost disappeared. She fiercely dug her nails into her palms before she calmly said, "There are plenty of people who have twins who don't look alike. There's nothing strange about it. I look like my mother, but who do you look like, Jiejie? "Who do you look like? You're a bastard.
Yu Xiang's smile grew even sweeter as she continued, "Of course I take after my older brother. Don't you realize that I'm fifty percent similar to my older brother?" With that, she turned her face towards her.
Yu Miaoqi took a closer look and was shocked to find that she was indeed 50% similar to Yu Pinyan, especially the insufferably arrogant aura between her eyebrows. No wonder no one doubted her identity before she was ten years old. The world was so big, and the capital and Lingnan were separated by thousands of mountains and rivers. She had nothing to do with Family Yu, so how could she be like Yu Pinyan? What kind of luck could create such a coincidence?
Yu Miaoqi's aura became slightly heavier. She suddenly became dissatisfied with the indifferent features that she inherited from the Lin Clan.
She was unhappy, but Yu Xiang was happy. She opened the dressing room and searched for a silk flower to wear in her hair. She felt that this one was not satisfactory, and that one was not suitable. In just a moment, there were many jewels piled up on the dressing table. They shone brightly under the sunlight, making people dizzy just by looking at them.
Yu Miaoqi, who was angry, was immediately attracted to them.
Yu Xiang played with a jasper hairpin in her hand and casually waved at her. "Jiejie, come here."
Yu Miaoqi only hesitated for a moment before slowly walking over. She sat down on the embroidered stool that Liu Lu had brought over.
"Does Jiejie like this hairpin? It matches Jiejie's outfit very well today. " Yu Xiang said as she inserted the jasper hairpin into her hair. She tilted her head and looked at it for a moment. Then she found a golden double-buckled bracelet and put it on her wrist. She praised, "Your jade wrist can't compare to a golden dipper. You're so thin, so thin. Jiejie's wrist is so white and slender. It should be complemented by thick gold. Of course, top-grade jadeite or red jadeite would also be an excellent match. "
Yu Miaoqi unconsciously followed her thoughts and carefully savored her words.
Yu Xiang gave Liu Lu a look. Liu Lu hurriedly brought over a needle and thread box. Inside it was a piece of ancient satin that had been cut into shape. It had a light purple background and was lightly drawn with silver thread. Not only did it look low-key and gorgeous, but it was also unusually soft to the touch. The cloth trembled slightly, and the aquatic plants, insects, and fish came to life.
Yu Xiang draped the satin over her shoulders and said with a smile, "This is three-layer ancient satin from Hangzhou. It's firm but not hard, soft but not tired. It's very elastic. It's used to make a tube top dress with flowers and a chiffon tulle blouse. It's hazy and ethereal, like a fairy. Jiejie, do you like it? "
Yu Miaoqi was fascinated by the scene she described. She lovingly caressed the satin and said absentmindedly, "I like it."
These expensive and luxurious clothes were absolutely impossible to find in the Family Shen. It wasn't that the Family Shen couldn't afford them, but that they didn't dare to use them even if they bought them. After all, the Family Shen was the lowliest merchant in the world.
Yu Xiang smiled softly. She put her arms around her neck and rubbed her cheek intimately against her cheek. She coaxed, "If jiejie likes it, I'll give you all of these things. There's only one condition. Please stay away from my brother. My brother is mine alone. I can't share him with you. "
Yu Miaoqi instantly broke free from the intimate atmosphere she deliberately created. The absent-minded smile on her lips disappeared without a trace. She firmly shook her head, "I'm afraid jiejie can't agree to this. I'm the legitimate daughter of the Marquis Family. My brother is also my brother. Why can you be close to me but not to me? "
Yu Pinyan was the real master of the Marquis Family. It was because of his protection that she could establish herself here. Why couldn't this bastard be close to her? It was simply unreasonable! A wave of anger burned Yu Miaoqi's heart, but she still pulled out a faint and elegant smile and continued, "Jiejie, please understand me. I haven't seen my brother for fourteen years …"
Yu Xiang put her arms around her neck and smiled, "That's right. Fourteen years have passed. What's the point of seeing each other again? It's the same even if you endure for another fourteen years. After all, you'll reach the age of marriage. Since jiejie isn't willing to agree, then let's go. I should eat. "
She let go of her hand and expressionlessly took off her hairpin, bracelet, and satin. She waved at Liu Lu, who was sweating profusely, "Send Second Miss back." She turned her face mercilessly.
Yu Miaoqi had traveled extensively with Father Shen, but this was the first time she saw someone change their face so quickly. She was dumbfounded. It wasn't until Liu Lu urged her twice that she came back to her senses. She forced herself to maintain an elegant demeanor and said, "Jiejie, why are you making such a joke? You scared me. I'll come visit jiejie next time. "
She slightly nodded, lifted the curtain, and slowly left.
Liu Lu's face was red. She sent the master and servants out of the Chuihua Gate before turning back and asking in a low voice, "Miss, why did you quarrel with Second Miss for no reason? You're all family … "
Yu Xiang ordered Tao Hong to push her to the dining table. She picked up the shredded chicken and matsutake congee and sniffed it. She slowly said, "Who's family with her? Don't be fooled by her gentle smile, she's probably cursing me in her heart. Look at her behavior. She burned the protective talisman that Old Ancestor painstakingly begged for. Isn't it because she hates Old Ancestor for ignoring her for fourteen years? Her heart is smaller than the tip of a needle. She spends her days in the nunnery, while I'm enjoying the splendor of the Marquis Household. Don't you think she's jealous? Since I've already seen through her character, why should I feign civility with her? I might as well shed all pretense of cordiality as soon as possible. That way, I'll feel more comfortable. "
Tao Hong was scared speechless. Liu Lu pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Someone with an indifferent and elegant temperament wouldn't be jealous. But looking at Second Miss's appearance, she's been blinded by lard and hates her whole family. She's been cultivating in the nunnery for fourteen years, but she hasn't achieved anything. "
"Isn't that so," Yu Xiang scooped a spoonful of porridge into her mouth and muttered silently, "It seems that the Family Shen is really down and out. Otherwise, how could she have so much resentment?"
Unfortunately, even if she guessed the inside story, Yu Xiang didn't dare to send people to investigate the Family Shen's whereabouts. She was afraid that Yu Pinyan would find out. She wanted to be his brother and sister for the rest of their lives. That way, they could be together for the rest of their lives.
Yu Miaoqi left the small courtyard. Her footsteps became faster and faster, but she suddenly stopped in front of a rockery. She placed her palms on the rock and gasped for breath. She was about to be angered to death by Yu Xiang, but she couldn't vent her anger. Staying with her for only half an hour could shorten her lifespan by ten years. She really wanted to tear her mouth apart.
The two maidservants saw that there was no one around. One patted her on the back, while the other comforted her in a soft voice, "Second Miss, don't bicker with Miss Three. Her temper is like that. Even if her things are ruined, she won't let others touch them. Eldest Miss has suffered countless losses at her hands. Now, she's not even willing to set foot in her small courtyard. In the future, you just need to keep a distance from her. "
"How can my older brother be considered a thing? He's also my older brother. Why can't I get close to him? It's simply preposterous! "Yu Miaoqi was unable to calm her anger.
The two maidservants didn't know how to respond. Just as they were thinking about it, they saw Yu Pinyan striding over wearing a crimson official's robe.
Yu Miaoqi also noticed him at the same time. She was stunned for a moment before forcefully pinching her palms. Her eyes were red as she greeted him, "Qi 'er greets Older Brother. Older Brother, are you preparing to visit Younger Sister Xiang'er?"
Yu Pinyan glanced at her. He didn't nod or respond and directly walked over. Although he wasn't the type to judge people by their appearance, he really couldn't bring himself to like this mournful face that resembled the Lin Clan's.
Yu Miaoqi was stunned. She reflexively tugged at his sleeve. Seeing his cold gaze sweep over her, she didn't need to put on an act as tears streamed down her face. She sorrowfully asked, "Older Brother, I just wanted to ask you. Are you really my biological older brother?"
Yu Pinyan didn't have the patience to beat around the bush with her. He said in a low voice, "What do you want to say?"
Yu Miaoqi's self-esteem was hurt by his cold attitude, and her tears fell even more fiercely. Tao Hong, who was about to go to the kitchen to get food, saw this from afar. He hurriedly tiptoed back to inform the others. This Second Miss was truly sinister. She was so quick to complain to Master Hou.
Yu Pinyan was annoyed by her crying. He frowned and was about to leave.
Yu Miaoqi finally felt his pulse and understood that he didn't like people crying. She hurriedly wiped her tears with her sleeve and quickly said, "Older Brother, you're my biological older brother. Why doesn't Younger Sister Xiang'er allow me to get close to you? What kind of logic is this? I've been longing to return to my family for the past four years, but all I've received is this cold treatment. What did I do wrong? "
Yu Pinyan finally looked at her. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Xiang'er doesn't allow you to get close to me?"
Yu Miaoqi's eyes brightened. She held back her tears and nodded. "She said that Older Brother is only her Older Brother and can't share you with me. But clearly, I'm the real … "Because there were two maidservants who didn't know the truth, Yu Miaoqi didn't intend to let them know about her background before she could completely tame them. She swallowed back her unfinished words.
Yu Pinyan lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment. The coldness on his face instantly disappeared. He shook his head and chuckled as he strode away. Looking at the direction he was heading in, it seemed, Yu Xiang's small courtyard.
Yu Miaoqi was dumbfounded. She stood there blankly for a moment before regaining her senses. She asked, "What's with Older Brother's reaction? Is he angry or not? "
Bao Sheng was a child of the Marquis Family. He shook his head with certainty. "How could Master Hou be angry at Miss Three? He's just happy. "
"Clearly, I'm the one who's being bullied. Why is he happy?" Yu Miaoqi bit her lip and a trace of blood dripped down.
Bao Sheng was startled. He hurriedly wiped her mouth with a handkerchief and comforted her, "Master Hou has always been like this. It doesn't matter if Miss Three is in the right or not. In his eyes, the wrong person is always the other person. Miss Three is good in every way. That year, Miss Three severely injured a noble lady with a few whips. When that family came to seek justice, Master Hou almost chopped them up. Second Miss, you must not be angry with Miss Three. It's only right that you please her first. To say something unpleasant, if Miss Three hates you, you won't be able to get anything good from Master Hou. In the future, if Miss Three wronged you, you just have to endure it. Their fourteen years of friendship is first, and they also saved your life. You can't compare to them. "
"Okay, okay, okay …" Yu Miaoqi almost broke her teeth from gritting them. She suppressed her monstrous anger and said in a low voice, "I understand. In the future, I'll definitely get along well with Younger Sister. Let's go see Big Sister. "
Seeing that her complexion had returned to normal, the two maidservants helped her to the small courtyard on the east side of the courtyard.
The author has something to say: Thank you to my rich and adorable creatures, and thank you to all the friends who supported the original novel. Muah! Seeing that there are dear readers who are urging me for the plot, I'll explain here. It's not that I'm deliberately delaying the plot, but that there are a lot of foreshadowing and details that need to be laid out. Otherwise, the plot won't be able to unfold later. This article will probably be written rather long, so I'll grasp the pace well.