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"Miss, why are you sitting by the window again? You've just recovered. You mustn't catch the wind!" Siqin entered, closing the window while giving instructions.
The maid didn't know what had happened to the miss. A few days ago, the miss woke up from a nightmare, screaming loudly. As a result, she caught a cold, neither too big nor too small.
Afterward, she cried and laughed while hugging the several maids, and the usually quiet miss became even more silent.
The maids secretly speculated among themselves that the miss might have encountered something sinister.
But the master was out on business, and the madam had gone to the temple, leaving the maids deeply worried.
Su Li still felt like she was dreaming. Such an unbelievable thing had happened to her!
Had even heaven been unable to bear it and given her a second chance?
She had been reborn!
She had returned to the year when she was fourteen!
Her mother was still alive, and she hadn't met Zhao Huai'an yet!
Jun Hui! Zhao Huai'an! Su Yue! I, Su Li, am back!
Heaven truly has eyes!
In this life, I will repay kindness with kindness, and vengeance with vengeance!
Su Li touched the scar on her face. This scar had been there since half a year ago. When she and Su Yue went out, their carriage overturned, and she lost consciousness. When she woke up, the scar had appeared.
Looking back, it wasn't an accident but a carefully crafted scheme by the mother and daughter from the Western Garden!
In her previous life, although she later learned medicine from her master, the scar had been too old to be completely removed.
Now, with her medical skills, it was only a matter of time before she could get rid of it.
Because of this scar, she had become weak and self-conscious, never leaving the house.
But Su Yue, on the other hand, spent every day dressing up, showing off, and to outsiders, she seemed like the legitimate daughter of the Shangshu Mansion.
She even managed to gain a bit of fame.
The Four Beauties of Tianqi?
Ha!
In this life, with Su Li here, Su Yue will never get the chance to shine!
"Siqin, later, take Mó Huà and accompany me outside."
Siqin, who was tidying the bedding, froze. The miss was going out?
Since the miss got this scar on her face, she had refused to go outside.
"Ah? Alright, I'll call Mó Huà right away."
Just then, a maid entered with some fruit.
Siqin smiled happily, "Hey, Mó Huà, I was just about to find you. The miss wants us to accompany her outside."
Mó Huà placed the fruit on the table and said, "That might be later. When I just came back, I saw the second miss heading this way."
As soon as Mó Huà finished speaking, Su Yue's voice came from outside.
"Sister, are you awake?"
"Yes, Second Miss, you're just in time!"
Yu Qi respectfully led Su Yue into the room.
"Sister, I'm here to visit you. How are you feeling today?" Su Yue entered the room with a sweet smile, expressing concern.
Su Li looked at her, gripping her hands tightly, letting her nails dig into her palms without feeling pain.
If someone didn't know better, they might think she cared so much for her sister, but in her previous life, hadn't she been deceived by this well-behaved, weak appearance?
She had treated this snake-hearted woman as her real sister for so many years!
At this moment, Su Yue was only twelve, and her acting skills were already so good. It was clear that her concubine mother had put in a lot of effort.
Seeing Su Li's grim face, Su Yue hurriedly smiled and said, "Sister, are you upset with me for not coming to visit you these past few days? It was because of my grandfather's birthday. I went to celebrate his birthday. As soon as I returned, I heard that you were sick, so I rushed over. Please don't be angry."
She then grabbed Su Li's sleeve and shook it.
Su Li fought the urge to tear her apart and suppressed her expression.
Unintentionally, she pulled her sleeve back and said, "I'm happy that you came to see me, how could I be angry? But, sister, your grandfather should be from the Wei Guo Gong family, not the Xia family. Don't mix things up, or you'll make people laugh."
Hearing this, Su Yue's eyes flashed with a hint of resentment but she quickly smiled sweetly and stepped forward.
"You're right, sister. I understand. By the way, in three days, it's the annual Qiong Hua Banquet of Tianqi. I've prepared a set of green clothes, but I don't have a matching headpiece. I saw that you had a jade headpiece last time, and it would be perfect. Could you lend it to me?"
Su Li sneered in her heart. Every time this good sister came over, she always took something from her.
Sometimes it was jewelry, other times it was fabric.
In her previous life, she didn't go out, so she didn't need these things, and every time Su Yue asked, she just gave it to her.
She said it was a loan, but when had Su Yue ever returned anything?
Now, she was asking for something so valuable. This jade headpiece was a birthday gift from her grandmother, worth a fortune.
Su Li replied indifferently, "Sister, I'm afraid that's not possible."
Su Yue immediately lost her smile, but realizing her actions were too obvious, she forced another smile.
"Sister, it's just for a short while. I'll return it to you after the Qiong Hua Banquet."
Su Li shook her head. "This jade headpiece is invaluable. Grandmother said it was passed down from the ancestors of the Wei family, and my mother also told me to take good care of it."
Upon hearing this, Su Yue became more eager to get the headpiece.
The ancestors of the Wei Guo Gong family were founding heroes, so the things passed down would be incredibly valuable!
"Sister, the Wei Guo Gong is also my maternal grandfather. Would it be so difficult to borrow it just once?"
Su Li furrowed her brows, looking troubled. "This..."
Su Yue pouted, "Sister~ please? I'm only borrowing it for a short while. Once the banquet is over, I'll return it to you."
Su Li thought for a moment and then said, "Alright, but you'll have to write an IOU. If mother asks, I'll need something to explain."
Su Yue froze. She had never had to write an IOU for taking Su Li's jewelry.
Su Li smiled, "This jade headpiece is truly precious. I'm afraid that if mother asks, I won't be able to explain it. Don't worry, it's just to satisfy mother."
Su Yue then smiled happily, "Alright, I'll write the IOU right away."
Once the IOU was written, Su Li instructed Mó Huà, "Go bring the headpiece for the second miss."
Mó Huà hesitated. "Miss..."
That's a whole set of twelve pieces! She may say it's a loan, but when has it ever been returned?
Su Yue, dissatisfied, glared at Mó Huà. "Sister agreed, what's the delay?"
Su Li looked at Mó Huà. "Go ahead."
Mó Huà, helpless, turned and went to fetch the headpiece.
Su Yue looked at Mó Huà's retreating figure and said to Su Li, "Sister, your servant is too rude. If any of my servants dared question my decisions, I'd slap them!"
Su Li looked at the IOU in her hand and pretended not to hear.
Soon, the jade headpiece was brought back.
Su Yue eagerly opened the box.
"Wow! As expected, twelve pieces of jade! So beautiful!" Su Yue exclaimed as she touched the headpiece.
Mó Huà and Siqin had solemn expressions.
She was still the legitimate daughter of the Shangshu Mansion, yet she came to the miss's room every time to take advantage.
Su Yue closed the box and said, "Sister, I'll return to my room now. I'll come see you another day!"
Without waiting for Su Li to respond, she hugged the box and left with her maids.
"Miss, you're too generous! That jade headpiece is so valuable, and you just gave it away!" Siqin said discontentedly.
At this moment, Zhishu entered with some snacks and overheard Siqin's words. She was shocked, "Miss, you gave the jade headpiece that the Guo Gong Madam gave you to the second miss?"
No wonder she saw the second miss holding a box, smiling so happily.
Su Li looked at the IOU and said lightly, "It's fine, I'm aware."
I'm afraid that Su Yue can't afford this jade headpiece!
Upon hearing this, the three maids immediately became downcast.
Yu Qi stepped forward and smiled, "Why are you all so stingy? The two sisters share a deep bond. What's a headpiece? Aunt Xia often makes things by hand and gives them to our miss!"
Su Yue shot a glance at Yu Qi. Had Yu Qi already started collaborating with them?
In her previous life, Yu Qi had always spoken highly of them, and because this maid was sweet-talking and knew how to please her, she had always been her favorite.
But who knew, this would turn out to be a backstabber?
Thinking of the pain of being betrayed, Su Li's eyes darkened with coldness.
"Miss, did I say something wrong?"
In that split second, Yu Qi felt a chill run down her spine and involuntarily shivered.
Su Li smiled, "No, you're right!"
Yu Qi sighed in relief and laughed, "I knew it. Our miss and second miss are the best sisters in the world."
Su Li sneered. Indeed, they were the 'best' sisters in the world!
Su Li stood up and said, "Siqin, bring me my headscarf. Mó Huà, go ask the doorman to prepare the carriage."
"Yes, Miss."
Yu Qi was surprised. "Miss, you're going out?"
Su Li nodded. "Mm."
Yu Qi stepped forward. "Miss, let me go with you."
"No need. This time, Siqin and Mó Huà will go. You and Zhishu stay in the yard."
Yu Qi pouted. She felt that the miss had become very strange these past few days, not allowing her to serve up close anymore.
She looked at Zhishu and the others. Had they said something to the miss?
Su Li turned her head and looked at her, and Yu Qi quickly averted her gaze.
Su Li said, "Next time, it'll be your turn."
It was easy to deal with Yu Qi, but she still had to keep this pawn around. She would be useful in the future!
Yu Qi, seeing this, smiled again and said, "Miss, don't worry. I'll guard the yard well."
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