Concubine's true colors

Chapter 103 Arriving at Guanyin Temple for the First Time

In the early morning of June [-]th, the genius was dimly lit, but the commander's mansion was already extremely lively.

The old lady was going to the Avalokitesvara Temple, offering incense and praying for blessings. Except for the frail second-fang Shen, all other courtyards had to follow her.

Even Xiao Yijun, who was in the military aircraft battalion and hadn't been back for a long time, came back specially to personally escort the female relatives in the mansion, which shows how much the commander-in-chief's mansion attaches great importance to this trip.

A few days ago, because of Xiao Jinyu's suggestion, the old lady sent invitations to all the aristocratic families in the capital. Based on her status, all the people who received the invitations naturally agreed to go.

For such a grand event, everyone from the old lady to the ladies from the courts of the commander-in-chief dressed solemnly and did not dare to neglect at all, lest they might lose face to the Xiao family.

Even Xiao Jinxuan, who always wears cold clothes, is wearing a garnet-red peony-pattern moon skirt today, which adds a bit of charm to her plain and elegant past.

For the convenience of going out of the house, Xiao Jinxuan brought Wen Xin with her this time. When she was about to leave the Lisanthia Courtyard, she stopped and asked:

"Wen Xin, have you packed all your things? Don't forget to bring those miscellaneous items, which ones you will use."

Hearing this, Wen Xin smiled, and then handed the bamboo box in her hand to Xiao Jinxuan.

"Jinxuan, don't worry, there is nothing missing that you should bring. I really don't know where you got these things. They are really weird."

Xiao Jinxuan smiled, and gave a few instructions to everyone. After a short time, she arrived at the gate of the mansion, and got into her carriage.

After everyone was assembled and the carriage started to move forward, Xiao Jinxuan held the scroll in her hand and leaned against the window to read it quietly.

Zhu Xin and Chi Ling who were sitting together in the car knew that Xiao Jinxuan didn't like to be disturbed the most at this time, so they both tried their best not to make a sound.

After about an hour, the carriage stopped, Chi Ling, who closed his eyes and adjusted his breath, opened his eyes in an instant, and leaned over to look out.

"Miss, the Guanyin Temple is here, I'll help you get off your horse."

After Chi Ling finished speaking, she jumped out of the carriage first, then stretched out her hand to help Xiao Jinxuan out of the carriage, and pulled Zhu Xin down as well.

After Xiao Jinxuan stood firm, she raised her head and looked straight ahead. The rather large Guanyin Temple, along with the sound of bells coming from the courtyard, and the scent of sandalwood all around really made people feel calm and peaceful.

But Xiao Jinxuan, the peaceful and peaceful expression on her face only stayed for a moment, and her expression returned to a cool look again.

No one likes to keep calm all the time, and there is no peace for a moment, but if she relaxes her vigilance, it may not take long, and this little life may not be saved.

So this monastery is indeed solemn, peaceful and peaceful, but it still can't let Xiao Jinxuan relax completely. Her state still maintains her usual calmness and planning.

This Avalokitesvara Temple was originally planned and built by the rich and nobles in the capital, so it is not open to the public on weekdays, and it is exclusively for the female relatives of various prefectures to offer incense.

So when you come to the temple, after setting up the exquisite garden, you can see luxuriously dressed ladies and ordinary people everywhere you look, and you can't see a single one here.

Praying will last for three days, so all the people who come here will stay overnight in the courtyard, so Zhu Xin has already gone to tidy up the wing room, while Xiao Jinxuan took Chi Ling to walk around in the garden.

Since Xiao Jinxuan came in, she intentionally avoided those young ladies from different houses, she was used to her cold temper, and she really didn't like to join in the fun.

Even if they barely blend in, it is estimated that with these things, the young ladies who were spoiled and raised in the capital's mansion will not talk to each other, so Xiao Jinxuan doesn't plan to be annoying.

But she didn't want to join in the fun, and it so happened that someone wanted to provoke her.

Not long after entering the garden, Xiao Jinyu, who was chatting with more than a dozen daughters of Beppu with a smile, caught sight of Xiao Jinxuan out of the corner of her eye, and then saw joy flashing in her eyes, and walked over quickly.

And Xiao Jinxuan, who was talking with Chi Ling in a low voice, suddenly felt that someone had grabbed her wrist, looked back in surprise, and saw Xiao Jinyu smiling at her

Seeing Xiao Jinxuan's surprise in full view, Xiao Jinyu acted as if he didn't see it. On the contrary, he became more intimate and took the other's arm. Without any explanation, he pulled Xiao Jinxuan and came to the daughter of each government.

"Sisters, this is my concubine sister, her name is Jinxuan, and she just came from Yangzhou. This sister has not been with me since she was a child, so after coming to the capital, I love her very much. Sisters, please don't bully her. , otherwise I will not agree."

After saying this, Xiao Jinyu looked at Xiao Jinxuan again with doting eyes. Anyone who looked at her like this would feel that she, the first sister, really loves and cares for younger sisters, and is magnanimous and decent.

Unobtrusively, she slowly pulled out her held arm, Xiao Jinxuan also looked at Xiao Jinyu quietly with a smile on her lips.

At first she was quite surprised that the other party would get so close to her suddenly, but then Xiao Jinxuan wanted to understand what the other party was thinking.

On that day, Xiao Jinyu proposed to the old lady to invite the noble ladies from various prefectures to gather together, just to clarify in person that at the flower festival that day, she did not push her own sister, and all the rumors were all slanderous words. Redeem your own reputation.

But now in front of everyone, it's not surprising that Xiao Jinyu would act so close. If she doesn't act like a sister, she won't whitewash herself.

Sure enough, as soon as Xiao Jinyu made this gesture, a delicate and beautiful woman in a green dress immediately said in surprise:

"Sister Jinyu, I didn't expect that your sisters' relationship is so good, but how did I hear that on the day of the flower festival, you deliberately pushed your concubine sister into the flowers, which was self-defeating and ruined your appearance? Many people have seen the matter, by the way, your wound is healed, I have been worried about you for a long time."

After saying this, the girl in the bi skirt covered her mouth and laughed lightly, her expression was full of mockery.

There was still a kind smile on her face, but in Xiao Jinyu's heart, she wished she could eat this green skirt girl.

This girl in green clothes, named Huang Ruoqi, is the daughter of Huang Rui, the official censor, and she is also the most beautiful among the famous ladies in the capital.

What this good-looking person, especially a woman, can't bear is that her appearance is compared to others. This is even more painful than killing her.

As for Xiao Jinyu's appearance and talent, she was the most beautiful in the capital, and Huang Ruoqi was naturally not pleasing to the eye when she met her.

Therefore, these two, the most prominent among the famous ladies in the capital, naturally became enemies, and whenever they got together, they would definitely have a good fight.

But this time, Xiao Jinyu, who has always been confrontational with Huang Ruoqi, rarely retaliated, but put on a look of pity for me.

"Sister Huang is right. I don't know who it is. I can't see Jinyu like this. She deliberately slandered her behind her back. At the flower festival that day, it was because Jinxuan couldn't stand herself that she fell towards the flowers, and I I just tried to help him out of good intentions, but my strength was too weak, so I fell down together. As for whether I hurt my face, Sister Huang can see for herself, isn't Jinyu in good shape, so you have to worry about it."

After saying this, Xiao Jinyu moved closer to Huang Ruoqi with provocative eyes and a nearly flawless face, letting the other party scrutinize her confidently.

Xiao Jinyu's scar is actually not healed, but she dared to be so calm, the main reason is the bangs on her forehead, which are now thick and dense, even if the wind blows, she can't completely lift the bangs, so just looking at it from the outside , she is still the number one beauty in the capital.

Seeing Huang Ruoqi staring angrily at her own actions, Xiao Jinyu smiled contentedly, but she stopped entangled with the other party and returned to Xiao Jinxuan's side with graceful lotus steps.

"Sister, the truth about the flower fair that day, but only you and I know. Grandma taught us that sisters should be united and united, so you must help my sister, tell the truth, and give me back." It's fair."

Looking at Xiao Jinyu's suggestive gaze, the corner of Xiao Jinxuan's mouth curled up, but she turned her head away to avoid the other party's gaze.

It was like this in her previous life. No matter what time, Xiao Jinyu had to maintain her flawless image, even if the other party was behind her back and did all kinds of insidious things, but once in front of others, she would turn into a pure white flower again. lotus.

I remember in my previous life, when Xiao Jinxuan first arrived at the handsome mansion, she knew that she had to marry her as a substitute, but at first Xiao Jinxuan refused.

It was this sister-in-law who first failed to coax her, but then turned into threats and intimidation. Not only did she cut off her three meals, but she was also locked in the woodshed, and she was not allowed to come out of it for seven days.

At that time, Xiao Jinxuan was weak and had no opinion, so she naturally gave in in the end. When her marriage with Ji Lingfeng was finalized, someone leaked the news, saying that she was forced by Xiao Jinyu, not by herself.

The situation at that time was very similar to what it is now. Xiao Jinyu's reputation was also spread badly, and many people gossiped behind her back.

And at that time, Xiao Jinyu ran to her, confessed her mistake bitterly, and hoped to ask for her forgiveness, and said that forcing her to marry Ji Lingfeng was also to find a good marriage for her, and everything was for her. Hello sister.

But at that time, Xiao Jinxuan, with little knowledge, was really soft-hearted, and believed the other party's nonsense, and under Xiao Jinyu's instigation, she helped the other party clarify whenever she met, and even praised this sister-in-law.

As a result, Xiao Jinyu, whose reputation was originally damaged, with the help of Xiao Jinxuan, a victim, spread the reputation of being generous and virtuous throughout the capital and stole the limelight.

And just the night before coming to Guanyinyuan, that is, yesterday, Xiao Jinyu went to Lianqiaoyuan in person, and explained that at the flower festival that day, she didn't want to push Xiao Jinxuan, but just wanted to make a joke with her.

Then Xiao Jinyu, just like in the previous life, told Xiao Jinxuan with tears how much she cared about each other, but she was not good at expressing it, and told Xiao Jinxuan not to have a relationship with her. You must remember that they are sisters, and they must be in the handsome mansion. Mutual support.

And Xiao Jinyu cried for a long time before explaining the real purpose of coming, which was to ask Xiao Jinxuan to clarify in public that everything was a misunderstanding on the day of the flower show, and cooperate with her to act like a sister.

After explaining everything, Xiao Jinyu even asked before leaving that it would be even better if Xiao Jinxuan could say a few words in public, thanking and respecting her.

For the request made by this sister-in-law, Xiao Jinxuan had a rare patience, listened to everything, and then agreed without hesitation. It was only after sending away the happy Xiao Jinyu that a sarcastic smile appeared on her face .

This sarcastic smile is half laughing at Xiao Jinyu, whimsical and daydreaming.

And the other half is Xiao Jinxuan, laughing at her own temper, it seems that after coming to the capital, she has become soft-hearted.

She seems to be too kind to this sister-in-law, otherwise the other party would dare to fool her like a fool, and this time, she will definitely scare Xiao Jinyu, and let the other party know the consequences of fooling her. how serious.

(End of this chapter)