Delicate Beauty Steals the Spring [Transmigration into a Book] - Chapter 7

Yu Che looked at Yu Luo and said, “Luo’er, a bolt of satin can make many outfits. Why don’t you share some with Yanran, so both of you can have new clothes?”

Yu Luo: “…”

As soon as she heard Yu Che’s words, Yu Luo was reminded of things her father used to say.

“Luoluo, your sister has suffered a lot in the past and hasn’t had good food. That’s why she ate the cake your classmate gave you. Don’t be petty with her.”

“Luoluo, you don’t even wear these shoes. Why not give them to your sister?”

“Luoluo, you live at school anyway. Your sister likes your bedroom. Let her stay in it for a while.”

Yu Luo’s eyelashes drooped slightly.

A moment later, she forced a faint smile. “I’m afraid that won’t be possible.”

Yu Che frowned. “Luo’er, it’s just a bolt of satin. Are you really so unwilling to share?”

“Satin is a small matter. Mother’s intention is the greater one,” Yu Luo replied. “Since it was a gift from Mother to me, how could I pass it on to Cousin? Perhaps Cousin should speak to Mother herself and ask if she’d be willing to spare half the fabric.”

Yu Che thought it over and realized Yu Luo had a point.

He turned to Liu Yanran and said, “Once we’re back, I’ll speak to Mother about it.”

Liu Yanran hadn’t expected Yu Luo to reject her in such a tactful way so different from her usual overbearing behavior.

If Yu Madam had wanted to give satin to Liu Yanran, she would have done so already. Now that she had gifted it to Yu Luo, if Liu Yanran went and begged for it, she might just end up looking greedy and ungrateful in Yu Madam’s eyes.

Liu Yanran forced a small smile. “Forget it. I wouldn’t want to trouble Aunt.”

Yu Yuan and Yu Che both preferred the gentle and well mannered Liu Yanran. As for Yu Luo, their headstrong and difficult little sister they fulfilled their duties as elder brothers, but deep down, if you really asked them, they would probably prefer it if Yu Luo didn’t exist.

Today, the three had been enjoying their time together until Yu Luo barged in and ruined the mood for everyone.

The autumn sun was still harsh, and Liu Yanran’s face flushed red as she broke into a sweat.

She turned to glance at Yu Luo.

The real Yu Luo had always sweated easily, but ever since the soul switch, her body was much like her old one cool and elegant, unlike the delicate constitution of the original Yu young miss.

Yu Luo had always feared the cold, not the heat. With her icy skin and jade like bones, standing in the sun actually made her feel warm and comfortable, as if soaking in the gentle rays.

Liu Yanran, on the other hand, looked rather disheveled. Her makeup had smudged from the heat and sweat, while Yu Luo’s face remained clean and pristine, completely unaffected.

Pressing a hand to her chest, Liu Yanran said, “I’m a little thirsty. I’d like something cool to drink.”

Yu Yuan immediately sent his servant to fetch some tea.

Soon after, the servant returned with a pot of cold-brewed tea.

Liu Yanran took a sip. “It’s refreshing really nice.”

Yu Yuan said, “The water comes from the mountain springs, and the tea is a tribute blend called Siming Twelve Thunder. Our household only receives a pound a year. I still have a few taels left at my place if you like, I’ll have some sent to you later.”

A flicker of smugness flashed through Liu Yanran’s eyes, though she kept it subtle. She then threw a sly glance at Yu Luo. “Cousin, if you give it all to me, won’t Luo cousin be upset?”

Yu Luo: “???”

Yu Luo couldn’t care less about tea.

Back in her original world, she had tasted every kind of drink imaginable.

Had they not brought her into the conversation, she wouldn’t have bothered with them.

But since they had, Yu Luo replied, “Why would I be upset? It’s just tea. I quite like it too Cousin, why don’t you split half with me?”

Liu Yanran hadn’t expected that response.

Before she could react, Yu Luo added softly, “Or… is Cousin reluctant to share? Then forget it. I’m probably not worthy of such fine tea anyway. After all, my two brothers have never really cared about me their hearts and eyes are all for Cousin.”

Fight fire with fire.

Since Liu Yanran liked to act like a sweet and gentle ‘green tea’ girl, Yu Luo would outplay her at her own game.

Who said acting innocent was hard?

Yu Yuan and Yu Che were both momentarily stunned by her words.

Over the past couple of years, they had indeed favored Liu Yanran and, naturally, had neglected Yu Luo.

Yu Yuan said, “Luo’er, I’ll have someone send you half when we get back.”

Yu Luo smiled slightly. “Thank you, big brother.”

Something stirred in Yu Yuan’s mind.

He felt like his sister was somehow… different, though he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

In the past, Yu Luo had been arrogant and mean. Now, her temper seemed to have mellowed.

But still

He turned to look at Liu Yanran.

Compared to the gentle, well-read, and sweet-tempered Liu Yanran, they still preferred someone like her.

Back on Yu Luo’s side, her tea was freshly brewed Jingting Green Snow, fragrant and clean on the palate.

She slowly sipped her tea and nibbled on some pastries, yet her mind couldn’t help but drift toward the male lead she wondered if he had used the healing salve she gave him.

As the character at the pinnacle of the story, Brother Xiao (Xiao-ge) was simply overpowered whether in appearance or intellect, he was top-tier.

Li Xiao was born into the Qin royal household, heir to the Prince of Qin, with a noble birth and prestigious status.

He was not one of those idle, pleasure-seeking noble brats, but a man of both literary and martial talents, who had earned great military merits while still young, his fame unparalleled.

If not for the Emperor’s schemes against the Qin household, Li Xiao would now be second only to the Emperor himself, with unmatched power.

Naturally, he was knowledgeable in medicine.

In the treacherous world of noble families and court politics, and with many enemies in the bureaucracy, Li Xiao had to be cautious with everything he consumed.

To avoid being poisoned or harmed, he had learned the basics of medicine.

That bottle of Lingzhen Salve whether it was effective or not he would probably know just from a sniff.

At this moment, in a simple and sparsely furnished room in the Yu residence.

Li Xiao sat leisurely at the head seat, casually toying with a jet-black jade medicine bottle in his hand.

Even without speaking a word, the aura he exuded was chilling and suffocating.

Several plainly dressed men knelt before him, reporting something in hushed tones.

After a long while, Li Xiao finally spoke, “Lay low for now. Don’t stir up too much trouble. Go to the Shunning Marquis’ residence again at night.”

“Yes, sir!”

One of the men said indignantly, “That Yu family’s young miss is truly hateful constantly giving Your Highness trouble. Should we just eliminate her?”

Li Xiao glanced at the medicine bottle in his hand.

He wasn’t lacking in medicine. This meant little to him.

But Yu Luo’s behavior now had indeed caught him off guard.

“No need,” Li Xiao said flatly. “When I’m bored enough, I’ll deal with her myself.”

In the dull days at the Yu household, who could resist a fresh and intriguing prey?

These subordinates knew well since the fall of the Qin royal household, Li Xiao had changed drastically. He was no longer who he used to be.

Once a gentle, noble heir of the Qin family, like a breeze beneath the moon, he had now become ruthless and cold-hearted after witnessing his parents’ tragic deaths.

They had always feared him. Now, they didn’t even dare breathe too loud.