After sharing a body with her husband

On her way to find her child, Xie Ruoqiu accidentally bumped into a masked man.

"Excuse me, I didn't see it."

Xie Zhaoqing's eyes lit up. Eldest sister?

She hadn't seen her elder sister since the last spring banquet, and her elder sister had always been the one who doted on her the most since childhood.

The letter written by her mother has been sent, but Shang Lingjun remains unharmed, and there has been no effect yet. Could it be that her elder sister has not made a move yet?

Xie Zhaoqing coughed lightly, keeping his voice low as always.

"It was an accident. Is Madam alright?"

Xie Ruoqiu shook her head, intending to walk past Xie Zhaoqing to leave, but Xie Zhaoqing blocked her way.

Xie Ruoqiu looked at her with a puzzled expression, her face showing displeasure.

"What does my lord mean by this?"

Xie Zhaoqing laughed and said:

"Please don't be offended, Madam. You look familiar. Are you Brother Zhaoqing's elder sister?"

Xie Ruoqiu simply nodded.

"Who is your husband?"

Xie Zhaoqing looked regretful.

"Brother Zhaoqing was so talented and learned. It's such a pity that the contemporary poet saint has passed away! We feel especially heartbroken whenever we talk about it."

She feigned sadness, secretly glancing at Xie Ruoqiu's expression.

Seeing Xie Ruoqiu's lost expression, Xie Zhaoqing was delighted and continued to guide her:

"In the end, Brother Zhaoqing was harmed by evil spirits. Although everyone says he was possessed by evil spirits, I think the instigator was Madam Shang. If she hadn't made a scene in the front hall on our wedding night, this scandal would not have been exposed."

However, after the incident, Brother Zhaoqing committed suicide, and the reputations of both the Xie and Xiao families were damaged to varying degrees. But the instigator escaped unscathed, even using Brother Zhaoqing's corpse to climb up to the Xie family's seventh master. How shameless!

Xie Ruoqiu's expression changed.

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

She was ultimately unhappy that outsiders were gossiping about her family affairs.

Xie Zhaoqing couldn't wait to speak:

"Doesn't Madam want to avenge Brother Zhaoqing? I have a plan..."

But before she could finish speaking, Xie Ruoqiu glared at her and snapped:

"What business is it of yours, an outsider, to interfere in the affairs of the Xie family? You've come here gossiping right in front of me; what's it to you!"

After scolding her, she angrily threw down her handkerchief and left.

baffling!

Xie Zhaoqing was dumbfounded on the spot. Her face was more interesting than an overturned palette. She turned to look at Xie Ruoqiu in astonishment. For a moment, Xie Zhaoqing even wanted to chase after her and ask her elder sister if she had taken drugs or gone mad.

Doesn't she want to avenge herself?

Xie Zhaoqing, seething with anger, impulsively caught up with him and demanded:

"Madam, what do you mean by this? Even I, as an outsider, can't stand it. As Zhaoqing's elder sister, don't you have anything to do at all?!"

Xie Ruoqiu looked wary, but still suppressed her anger, and said:

"My brother committed suicide. No one harmed him. Evil spirits eat people; what can I do? And who are you? Instead of meddling in other people's business, why don't you go have some tea?"

She was from the Earl's mansion, and since she was a guest, and she was wearing a mask, Xie Ruoqiu couldn't afford to turn hostile.

Xie Zhaoqing's face darkened.

"Didn't you hear what I just said? It was clearly Lord Shang Ling who harmed Brother Zhao Qing!"

To everyone's surprise, Xie Ruoqiu calmed down and shook her head, saying:

"Young man, I don't know where you heard such rumors, but my brother's death was definitely not caused by my aunt. My aunt was also harmed by evil spirits."

They are all pitiful people. This matter has been judged by the elders of my Xie family and has nothing to do with outsiders. You don't know the inside story, so don't talk nonsense and stop bothering me! Get out of my way!

After saying that, Xie Ruoqiu ignored Xie Zhaoqing's shouts and left quickly without looking back.

Xie Zhaoqing stomped his foot in anger, cursing under his breath:

"Has she lost her mind? She actually believed the lies those Xie family members made up! She can still keep her composure even after her own brother's death, what kind of lousy sister is she?"

No wonder Shang Lingjun has been fine all this time; it turns out her elder sister didn't listen to their mother at all!

Xie Zhaoqing was so angry that she put her hands on her hips, and even her breathing became more rapid. If she weren't currently in a lowly position and had no power to rely on, she would have taken revenge on Shang Lingjun herself. Why would she need to rely on her?

No, she had to go to Puji Temple again to see her mother one more time.

Xie Zhaoqing left in anger.

……

Over there, Song Yunyi did not go to find Shang Lingjun, but instead went to find Princess Shuyue.

In the pavilion, Princess Shuyue, dressed in brocade robes and a wedding gown, was enjoying tea and snacks while admiring the scenery.

"This humble woman greets Your Highness. May Your Highness be well. It has been many days since I last saw you, and your beauty has only grown more striking. You truly deserve the title of the most beautiful woman in Northern Zhao. Your presence makes our tea mountain seem like a celestial paradise!"

Song Yunyi bowed, a slight smile playing on her lips, her words filled with flattery towards Princess Shuyue.

Princess Shuyue merely lifted her eyelids to glance at her, and gave a perfunctory "hmm."

"What's up?"

Everyone knows that Princess Shuyue is noble and beautiful, and has always been arrogant and haughty.

Song Yunyi's smile widened.

"Everyone has gone to pick tea. Would the princess like to join us? I remember last year when Qingxi Lake had a bumper lotus harvest, the princess personally went by boat to pick them and had a very enjoyable time! I think the princess would also like to experience the joy of tea picking."

Princess Shuyue had been resting her chin on one hand and didn't take Song Yunyi seriously, but when she heard her mention the past of picking lotus pods, she lowered her arm.

She went to pick lotus pods with that person, so of course she was very happy.

Seeing the change in Princess Shuyue's expression, Song Yunyi continued:

"Oh right, I remember that Master Xie also picked a lot of lotus pods back then. What a coincidence today, I just saw Madam Shang, she was carrying a basket and went to pick tea excitedly."

Upon hearing this, Princess Shuyue picked up a piece of tea snack.

"Whoever she is, I have no interest in picking tea. I just want some peace and quiet."

Song Yunyi couldn't possibly have been oblivious to the intention to drive the guests away.

She concealed her embarrassment and bowed again, saying:

"Then I won't disturb you any longer. I also need to go up the mountain to pick some tea. Freshly picked tea is the most fragrant and sweet for making tea and white fungus soup."

After saying that, Song Yunyi turned and left.

Princess Shuyue's expression changed slightly. "Wait, I'm going too."

A smile played on Song Yunyi's lips; she knew it.

Tea and white fungus soup is Xie Yan'an's favorite drink, so she doesn't believe that Princess Shuyue wouldn't go up the mountain to pick tea.

As long as she goes...

……

Over there, Shang Lingjun, following the tea maiden's instructions, also began picking tea leaves in a very professional manner.

Grandma Qiu was too old to climb the mountain, so she waited at the foot of the mountain. This time, Liang Mama accompanied her up the mountain to pick tea.

Huo Chuan yawned.

What's so special about picking this tea? You seem to have quite the leisure and refined taste.

While picking tea buds, Shang Lingjun answered his question.

The most important thing in life is eating. I like to eat tea-flavored chicken soup. It's best to use fresh tea leaves to make the soup base. Since we're here, why not pick some to take home and make soup? That would be so much fun.

By the way, Chuan Chuan, is there anything you like to eat? If you're craving something, use my body to eat some delicious food. Otherwise, it's so boring watching me eat every day.

"Okay, I'll eat whatever you eat," Huo Chuan said casually.

Shang Lingjun paused for a moment while picking tea leaves. Her fingers curled slightly, and her fingertips brushed against the tea leaves on the tips of the leaves, causing a slight itch.

Hiss~ Hiss~

As Mrs. Liang was picking tea leaves, she suddenly heard a strange sound.

Is there a leak somewhere?

Shang Lingjun snapped out of her daze, looked down, and saw a venomous snake with rotting flesh coiled up under the roots of the tea tree!