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Chapter 379: The Racoon Jade Pendant
Chapter 379: The Racoon Jade Pendant
Sui Sui never expected that her sincere exclamation would escape her lips like that, and even more so that so many people would hear it.
This made her feel a little embarrassed, and she pursed her lips, intending to explain that she didn't mean anything else; it was just a sincere compliment.
However, before she could speak, she heard Lu Yinxiao's voice: "Thank you, Sister Ming Xi, for your compliment."
The young boy politely bowed and sincerely expressed his gratitude with a straight face, without a hint of sarcasm.
Feng Youtan thought: He's really not angry?
However, after thinking about it carefully, what Sui Sui said was indeed a compliment.
Although it felt a bit...
Indescribable.
To compliment a young lad on his looks, it was a bit...
But it was indeed a compliment, and Lu Yinxiao was indeed handsome!
Even at his young age, one could already catch a glimpse of the handsome and dashing man he would become.
As Lu Yinxiao graciously expressed his thanks, Sui Sui didn't hesitate to return the courtesy with a bow: "Thank you, Seventh Brother."
Things were taking a turn that no one expected.
Lu Xinrou was already so shocked that her jaw hung agape!
In the entire mansion, even the eldest brother, Lu Yinchen, didn't have the same oppressive aura as Seventh Brother Lu Yinxiao.
In front of the eldest brother, Lu Xinrou could still afford to be a little willful and coquettish, but in front of Lu Yinxiao, who was younger than her, she didn't dare to be the slightest bit reckless.
She always felt that if she dared to act recklessly for even a second, she would face dire consequences the next.
Now, seeing Sui Sui interacting so casually with Seventh Brother, Lu Xinrou was stunned.
With her mouth agape, she looked around in astonishment, and then she heard Lu Yinxiao's voice again: "Why is Second Sister still here? Grandmother was just calling for you."
Upon hearing this, Lu Xinrou felt a tightness in her back. At this moment, she couldn't care less about anything else, and so she hurriedly walked forward.
Lu Yinxiao watched her leave and then turned around, bowing once more: "I apologize for my sister's rudeness, Princess. I hope you will be generous and forgive her."
Feng Youtan: ...
I was hoping to get some information about Second Brother from you, but how could I possibly blame you?
And now that you've said that, what else can I do?
Feng Youtan pouted unhappily but still politely replied: "What is her status? What is my status? Why would I bother arguing with her? I've given her enough face."
After speaking, Feng Youtan couldn't help but roll her eyes.
Lu Yinxiao didn't mind Feng Youtan's arrogance and gently nodded: "Thank you, Princess, for your understanding."
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Lu Yinxiao took his leave.
Before leaving, he patted Sui Sui's little hat and also took the opportunity to slip a small gift into her hand.
As he was about to leave, Lu Yinxiao explained in a gentle voice: "This is a new little trinket. I got it for Sister Ming Xi to play with."
Sui Sui was handed a cute raccoon jade pendant, and she was still bewildered.
She looked up at Seventh Brother, then turned her head to look at her brother, and in her astonishment, she even forgot to thank him.
When she finally came to her senses, Lu Yinxiao had already walked away quite a distance.
Sui Sui realized that she hadn't said thank you yet, which was a little impolite, so she hurriedly ran after him.
Hearing the movement behind him, Lu Yinxiao stopped in time and turned around to look at her.
When Sui Sui was about half a meter away, she suddenly stopped, then bowed: "Thank you, Seventh Brother."
Lu Yinxiao waved his hand dismissively: "I just wanted to cheer up Sister Ming Xi. You're too polite, sister."
Sui Sui politely expressed her gratitude once again.
Lu Yinxiao couldn't help but feel a little helpless as he patted her head again and said that he still had some matters to attend to before finally leaving.
Watching his departing figure, Sui Sui thought to herself: Seventh Brother is truly a good person.
(End of Chapter)Although they had only met a few times and weren't particularly close, he was willing to give her a little gift.
Moreover, the adorable little raccoon jade pendant looked so intriguing.
Sui Sui quickly returned, so engrossed in the raccoon pendant that she didn't even stop to drink.
It was small enough to fit snugly in Sui Sui's palm.
The tiny pendant was crystalline, intricately crafted, and smooth to the touch.
After playing with it for a while, Sui Sui looked at Feng Xuanrui in surprise and exclaimed, "Brother, this is amazing!"
Feng Xuanrui felt a twinge of jealousy as he watched his sister playing with a gift from someone else.
However, his sister's happiness was the most important thing, so when Sui Sui looked at him, he quickly smiled and said, "If sister likes it, I'll find some other interesting trinkets for you next time, okay?"
Sui Sui nodded obediently and then took a sip of her purple perilla drink.
Delicious and refreshing.
Sui Sui thought to herself how wonderful this summer was.
More comfortable than any summer she had ever experienced!
She had Father King, Mother Queen, her brothers, and friends.
There were so many people who loved her.
Sui Sui loved this summer!
On the other side, Lu Xinrou made her way to Lu Lao Furen's side. Before she could even greet her grandmother, she was led away by a cousin to the Buddhist hall.
The cousin who escorted her spoke softly, "Grandmother said that if Second Young Miss wishes to visit the estate and accompany He Furen, you may pack your belongings and leave now. If you don't want to go, then copy the Heart Sutra ten times in the Buddhist hall."
Lu Xinrou wanted to argue and plead her case, but her cousin clearly wasn't listening. Seeing that she didn't start packing, the cousin assumed she would be copying the scriptures and instructed someone to prepare all the necessary items.
Lu Xinrou tried to put on a pitiful act to gain some sympathy.
Unfortunately, the cousin remained unmoved, her face calm and serene, exuding an air of peaceful compassion. She gave Lu Xinrou no opportunity to sway her.
Lu Xinrou felt both angry and aggrieved, eventually resorting to wiping away her tears as she began copying the Buddhist scriptures.
After the banquet concluded, Lu Furen bid farewell to the last of the guests and turned to leave. She quietly asked Qi Gu Gu by her side, "I heard that the young miss from that courtyard is acting up again?"
She was referring to Lu Xinrou.
Even after sending away her birth mother to the estate, she still refused to behave.
Qi Gu Gu quickly filled her in on what had transpired.
Upon hearing this, Lu Furen's eyebrows furrowed slightly. "Was it Yinxiao who resolved the situation?"
Not only did he resolve it, but he also reported it.
Lu Lao Furen adored this grandson dearly, so she didn't hold back in disciplining Lu Xinrou.
Qi Gu Gu was also quite surprised by this and quietly speculated, "I suspect that our Seventh Young Master might have a crush on the little county princess from the Qi Wang Manor."
Of course, the affection between children was pure and didn't involve the complex emotions of adults.
Most of the time, it was akin to the affection between siblings.
Sometimes, it was a case of wanting to have a sister because others had one, and so they wanted to treat that sister-like figure with the same level of care and affection.
Lu Furen paused for a moment after hearing this, then smiled as she said, "It's my fault, really. I should have given him a younger sister back then. Now he doesn't have to envy others."
After saying this, Qi Gu Gu quickly offered a few words of comfort.
Lu Furen was just joking, and she still doted on her youngest son. She bantered with Qi Gu Gu for a while before nodding gently. "If Yinxiao likes her, then let him be. Don't restrict him too much."
If possible, Lu Furen wouldn't want her youngest son to be too exceptional.
Back then, her son Song had been too outstanding, which led to jealousy and ultimately, his tragic fate of losing the use of his legs.
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