â... To want and not receive.â This was more interesting than when they lived a life horrible enough to beg for death.
She wanted to see Lou Lianxin climb step by step to the position that she wanted the most dearly.
Then see her fall down.
Didnât she want to marry Li Jingsheng?
Then Lou Qingwu would grant her wish.
But in this lifetime, she wouldnât let her proudly and majestically marry into the Li family.
She wanted to see her covered in dirt and ashamed as she walked into the Li family.
Three years later, then sheâd see Lou Lianxin become Li familyâs youngest widow just like in the previous life time.
And half a year later after that, sheâd see her be tricked by a scholar into adultery, trick her into losing her fortune and again, be covered in grime and dirt as she gets kicked out of the Li family.
But this time, sheâll close off all her exits.
Sheâll let her understand completely what real pain is and how it feels.
-- The longer the grudge grows, the more she begs and wonât receive, the more she wonât forget about it.
When she received it and loses it, sheâll remember it for the rest of her life.
Sheâll live a life of dissatisfaction because no matter how hard she tries, sheâll never gain it again.
Finally, sheâll torment herself until the day she dies.
Tang Er thought about it for a while and still couldnât think about what would hurt the most.
But if eldest miss said so, then she would obviously have her reasons.
âYour subordinate understands. Tonight, your subordinate will complete eldest missâ orders, step by step. Your subordinate will not bring shame and dishonour.â
âEn.â Lou Qingwuâs fingers drifted across the small black box in the cloth bundle. Her expression indifferent.
But when she lowered her eyes, they flashed coldly.
âEldest miss, your subordinate âŠâ
Tang Er hesitated but couldnât restrain himself from speaking the words he had hid at the bottom of his heart for so long.
But just as he was about to speak, the Leaning Wind Pavilionâs courtyard door was suddenly pushed open.
Lou Qingwuâs expression changed as she turned around, lifted her chin towards Tang Er.
The latter quickly lifted his head and disappeared in front of Lou Qingwu.
As she turned around, she pulled open the door and walked outwards.
Just as she reached the door, Lou Qingwu saw eight maidservants walk in, each carrying an exquisite tray.
On top of the trays were makeup powders, hair pins and a beautifully magnificent brocade robe âŠ
The maidservants lined up perfectly as they all looked towards her, respectfully and upright called out, âGreetings to eldest miss!â
Behind them all, second madam Ruan Zhen sashayed her hips as she walked in, her beautiful face displaying a warm and gentle smile.
âQingwu ah, look at these items, do you like them? You didnât even say a word when you came back so second mother couldnât even prepare things for you. Because everythingâs so last-minute, second mother could only temporarily find something ordinary for you. I hope you donât dislike it too much.â
As she spoke, she blinked at Lou Qingwu, her expression motherly and affectionate, as if she was really a benevolent mother who was just concerned about her loving daughter, itâs a shame that âŠ
Lou Qingwuâs eyes swept over the items displayed and finally settled on a gauze gown.
The embroidery was fine and exquisite, the silver embroidery forming lilies and the lapel of the gown was embedded with many shining pearls.
The gown dazzled with light and brilliant colours, it really was a soft silver lily gauze gown.
The fact that she gave such a beautiful gown for her to wear was really a cause for suspicion.
Lou Qingwu looked at the second madamâs motherly eyes as her own lip corners curled up in a naive smile, not tearing apart her fake facade, âDid second madam come to my Leaning Wind Pavilion just for this?â
Once Ruan Zhen (second madam) heard the words 'second madamâ, her brows furrowed immediately.
Her lowered eyes flashed with disgust and resentment.
This feral girl, she didnât even call her âsecond motherâ but it wonât be long until she will become the head mother of the Lou residence.
At that time, watch how sheâll torture Lou Qingwu and give Lianâer the chance to avenge her for the humiliation she received!
Furthermore, itâd be doubtful if she could even live past tonight.
Ruan Zhen used her handkerchief to cover her mouth as she smiled, her expression becoming even more soft, gentle and virtuous.
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TL note
Second madam addresses herself as second mother because sheâs LQWâs step mother.
The âsoft silver lily gauze gownâ sounds like itâs an awkward description but itâs actually a type of dress. This detail will be important in a few more updates.
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