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“Seventh Sister, Seventh Sister,” Yun Ran approached with a meaningful smile and said, “So Eighth Younger Sister is with you, making me search everywhere for her.”
“Why is Elder Sister Five here?” Yun Kexin replied coldly.
“I was just looking for Xiao Sister,” Yun Ran smiled at Yun Xiao, playfully pinching her face and saying, “You naughty girl, where have you run off to? Elder Sister Five has been searching for you everywhere.”
Yun Xiao pouted and retorted, “Elder Sister Five, didn’t I tell you that I was supposed to deliver these snacks to Seventh Sister...”
Yun Ran’s face paled slightly, and she awkwardly smiled, trying to smooth things over: “Right, you’re delivering snacks to Seventh Sister, but Elder Sister Five doesn’t know where you are, so it’s ‘a good search’.”
Yun Kexin didn’t want to waste more words with Yun Ran and coldly threw out, “I need to prepare with Three Maidservants. We’re going to Grandmother’s place to copy scriptures later. If Elder Sister Five has nothing else—”
“Seventh Sister, I have a few heartfelt words I want to say to you,” Yun Ran took the liberty of linking arms with her without waiting for Yun Kexin’s permission, saying, “It’s for your own good.”
Heartfelt words? For my own good? The sun must be rising from the west today! Yun Kexin curled her lips, her clear eyes flashing with sharpness: I’d be grateful if you don’t stab me in the back!
“If Elder Sister Five has something to say, please say it directly,” Yun Kexin said impatiently, frowning slightly. “There are no outsiders here.”
“Alright then, let’s walk as we talk,” Yun Ran smiled while pulling Yun Kexin’s arm. “Seventh Sister, I heard from Auntie that they plan to betroth Fourth Sister to the legitimate fourth son of Duke Feng, Feng Yinxiao—”
“Is there something wrong with that?” Yun Kexin stopped in her tracks, looking straight ahead as she coldly asked.
“There’s nothing wrong,” Yun Ran also paused her steps and turned slightly, suppressing her smile. “But Seventh Sister, you and Young Lord in Fan City are already—”
“Already what?” Yun Kexin turned around angrily, staring at Yun Ran and said bluntly, “Elder Sister Five, there’s nothing between me and Young Lord. Don’t jump to conclusions.”
“But in Fan City, it was clear that you two were quite familiar,” Yun Ran was determined to make Yun Kexin admit to their “relationship.” She spoke softly but firmly, “Everyone in the Han Wangfu could see how he protected you. I thought he would propose once we returned to the capital; who would have thought—” She paused dramatically, looking at Yun Kexin with sympathy while secretly resenting the people from the Second House for not being better off at this moment.
“Elder Sister Five, how dare you mention Fan City in front of me?!” Yun Kexin's bright eyes ignited with anger. “I haven’t even settled the score with you for putting me in a difficult position. You better watch yourself and behave!”
Yun Ran was startled by Yun Kexin's sharp words, her eyes darting around. However, she knew this was not the time for a verbal spar. After a moment of daze, she quickly returned to her usual demeanor.
“Seventh Sister, that matter was Elder Sister Five's fault,” Yun Ran shamelessly tugged at Yun Kexin's sleeve, wagging her tail in a plea, “Mother and Father have punished me as well, so please don’t hold it against Elder Sister Five, okay?”
Yun Kexin disdainfully shook off Yun Ran's hand and frowned. Every time you call her “Elder Sister Five,” Yun Ran, do you even deserve it? If I could, I would really want you to disappear from my sight forever.
“Since it’s already in the past, let’s not bring it up again,” Yun Kexin said, trying to suppress her emotions and speaking coldly. “We are all sisters of the Third House; there are no ‘overnight grudges.’”
Hearing this, Yun Ran pretended to be fearful and said, “Seventh Sister, it’s all my fault. I always thought Young Lord and you were already ‘Lovers and Their Intentions,’ so I felt sad when I heard that news for you.” Yun Ran licked her lips, pausing after each sentence to wait for Yun Kexin to jump up in rebuttal. Unexpectedly, she remained indifferent and impatient on her face. “I came here out of goodwill. If you really like Young Lord, just tell me the truth; I’ll help you speak to Mother and Father…”
Ah, what a considerate and thoughtful half-sister! In my past life, whenever I faced some tricky problems, you would just stand by and watch as I was scolded by Fu Lianyin without offering any help, even adding insult to injury. Now in this life, you've transformed into a good sister who ‘protects’ me. I really don’t know what kind of heart lies beneath your skin; perhaps you don’t even have one!
It’s bad enough that you have a pig's heart and donkey's liver; do you think everyone is like you?!
At the critical moment when the Second House was preparing to marry into the Yan Duke’s residence, you actually want me to publicly admit to having an ‘affair’ with Feng Yinxiao? Half-sister, are you trying to help me or ruin my reputation and embarrass the Second House?! With your little tricks, do you really think you can survive in this big household? Save it!
“Thank you for Elder Sister Five’s concern; I can’t accept it,” Yun Kexin said unceremoniously as she waved her sleeve. “I have things to attend to, so I won’t keep chatting with my sister. Farewell.”
Just as Yun Kexin was about to leave, she pulled Yun Ran's sleeve and walked to another side. “Seventh Sister, can you sleep with Elder Sister Five tonight? It’s been a long time since we had a heart-to-heart talk…”
Yun Kexin narrowed her eyes: every time the words “sleep together” came out of Yun Ran's mouth, it never meant anything good! There have been countless times she used “sleeping together” to achieve her goals but was exposed each time. What new trick does she plan to play now? Even if she’s foolish, she should realize it’s time for a fresh approach!
“Alright,” Yun Kexin replied coldly with a sneer. “I’ll go to your room when it’s time for bed tonight.”
Yun Ran saw that Yun Kexin was so easily "hooked," and her excitement made her hair stand on end, but her face remained calm and hopeful as she said, "Then Elder Sister Five, please wait for me."
Yun Kexin nodded slightly and left with the Three Maidservants, while Granny Feng picked up Yun Xiao and followed.
After walking for a while and confirming that Yun Ran was not tailing them, the quick-tongued Shan Yue couldn't help but speak up:
"Seventh Sister, why did you agree to sleep with Eldest Sister? It's obvious she has ulterior motives."
"Sister, why don't we just go back now and not sleep with Eldest Sister?" Shan Ying interjected. "I'm not afraid of hypocrites, but I am wary of real ones. That Eldest Sister is simply—"
"Shan Ling, Shan Ying, Shan Yue," Yun Kexin, who had been walking, suddenly stopped and said, "You all saw what happened earlier. Don't talk about how I and Young Lord are doing anymore. I don't want to be used by those with ulterior motives and cause internal strife."
"Yes, Sister, understood," Shan Ling nodded seriously. "So are you really going tonight?"
"Of course, why wouldn't I?" Yun Kexin sneered. "I want to see what tricks she has waiting for me..."
At the hour of Hai in the evening, Yun Kexin knocked on Yun Ran's door with the Three Maidservants. It seemed as if she had been waiting right by the door; as soon as she knocked lightly, the door opened immediately.
"Seventh Sister, please come in," Yun Ran peeked her head out and stepped aside. She smiled warmly at the three maidservants behind Yun Kexin and said, "Shan Ling, Shan Ying, Shan Yue, you all come in too."
Once the four entered, Yun Ran offered them seats and poured water with great enthusiasm, making the Three Maidservants feel as if the roles were reversed. Shan Ying kept a vigilant watch on Yun Ran's every move and whether there was anything unusual in her room's decor: usually, Eldest Sister regarded them as thorns in her side; her room was more like a sacred place where they were not allowed to linger outside the door. Was she being overly enthusiastic today? Tasked with protecting Yun Kexin, they dared not let their guard down.
After changing out of her inner garments, Yun Kexin walked out from behind the screen and smiled at the Three Maidservants. "It's getting late; you should all go back to your rooms to rest."
The three maidservants exchanged glances, and Shan Ling said, "We'll stay right outside. If either of you needs anything, just call us." With that, they turned to leave.
Unexpectedly, Yun Ran, sitting on the edge of the bed, suddenly stood up and quickly stepped forward to block their way.
"Don't worry, you all stay in my room tonight, no need to go outside, it's cold."
She pushed the three of them to sit by the table.
"But Elder Sister Five, didn't you say you had something to whisper to me?" Yun Kexin pretended to be silly and asked, "With three maidservants here, is it okay?"
"It's fine," Yun Ran stepped forward, took Yun Kexin's hand, and sat down at the edge of the bed with a big smile. "Sister, I've noticed that although these three are maidservants, you all are like sisters, which is enviable. Since you're as close as sisters, it's the same for me. Seventh Sister, let them stay."
Yun Kexin pouted and sneered: Close as sisters? You just want more 'witnesses'! Yun Ran, if you have any tricks up your sleeve, hurry up and use them; don't waste any more time!
"Since that's the case, let's go with Elder Sister Five," Yun Kexin then instructed the Three Maidservants, "You three wait by the table for now. If there's anything we need, we'll call you. If not, after Elder Sister Five and I fall asleep, you can leave and make sure to close the door."
The three maidservants nodded in response. Yun Kexin and Yun Ran lay down on the bed. To Yun Kexin's surprise, Yun Ran didn't say anything "whispered," but instead chatted about trivial matters—everything from eating to daily life—without touching on the "main topic." Then she suddenly opened her mouth wide and yawned dramatically. "I'm tired, Seventh Sister; let's rest." With that, she lay down on her side and "fell asleep."
Yun Kexin closed her eyes: Impossible! Yun Ran's "whispered conversation" could never have been just small talk!
Perhaps the real show is yet to come?!
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