The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

As soon as Ling Jiao left, Ling An nervously pulled his arm back, respectfully distanced himself from Young Master Wang and Miss Wang, and bowed his head in a curtsy.

"Thank you so much for saving me, Young Master Wang!"

"Furthermore, I'm sorry, but I'm just a concubine's daughter, of humble origin and with a tarnished reputation. Miss Wang, it would be better if you stayed away from me to avoid tarnishing your reputation."

Looking at Ling An, who was only two or three steps away from him, so humbly avoiding him, Wang Xijie's eyes instantly reddened, filled with anger, self-blame, and heartache.

Seeing her brother's devastated expression, Wang Xiyue was genuinely anxious. "Sister Ling'an, I like you very much. It's not convenient to say more today. If you're interested, let's meet at Baicaotang in Jingxi tomorrow."

Ling An looked up in shock, “I…”

She's made herself so clear, so why is Miss Xiyue still so stubbornly determined to be with her?

Wang Xiyue knew she couldn't push her too hard now, so she stepped forward and took her arm again. "It's okay, it's up to you whether you come or not, don't overthink it. Right now, the most important thing is for us to go and witness the protagonist's coming-of-age ceremony."

Dongfang Yu was starting to despise his brother-in-law. How could he possibly pursue a woman with such a slow and indecisive attitude? Judging from his cowardly appearance, he'd probably be a bachelor for life.

You have to be as persistent as him, with a tough attitude and methods, to win over the person you love.

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Ling Jiao's coming-of-age ceremony was naturally held in the main hall.

So Wang Xiyue, along with her sister-in-law and Zhuzhu, followed everyone to the main hall and chose a table in the far corner to sit down.

The etiquette and procedures were similar to those of Wang Xiyue's own.

However, because Ling Jiao had many elders and relatives who were wealthy, the gifts she prepared were very expensive and were all displayed to the guests. As a result, her coming-of-age ceremony was extremely complicated, and Wang Xiyue and Zhuzhu felt their butts were numb from sitting so long.

Because they were in a corner, not yet the main focus, and everyone else was busy watching the spectacle in the hall, so...

Because there was no food and she kept listening to so many repetitive and boring conversations, Zhuzhu was the first to give up and fell asleep on her sister's lap.

Wang Xiyue endured for half an hour but could no longer hold on, so she comfortably leaned on her sister-in-law's shoulder and closed her eyes to rest, but accidentally fell asleep as well.

Ling An looked at the two girls sleeping soundly beside her. After all, she was the eldest, and she couldn't act recklessly because of her status. So she tried her best to adjust her posture so that Miss Xiyue could lean back more comfortably.

The men and women sat separately, and Dongfang Yu and Mo Yun, who were opposite them, could not get close to take care of them. They could only helplessly watch as the two girls opposite them fell asleep as if no one else was around.

Wang Xijie felt both heartache and helplessness. He was heartache for Ling An's exhaustion and restraint, but helpless that his younger sister could fall asleep in such a place.

More than an hour later.

Ling Peng stood on the high platform in the hall, raised his arms, and announced, "My daughter's coming-of-age ceremony is now complete!"

He glanced at the corner and narrowed his eyes.

But in an instant, he raised his voice with a smile, "Today, I thank all the guests for coming to celebrate my daughter's birthday."

Everyone responded one after another.

"The banquet is now officially beginning. I hope everyone enjoys the food and drinks!"

"Someone, serve the food!"

Ling An patted Miss Wang on the shoulder, "Miss Xiyue, wake up!"

Wang Xiyue was startled awake, and for a moment she thought she was in the Blue Robe Pavilion.

"Little..."

Turning her head to one side, she said, "Oh, sister-in-law..."

"Um, Sister An, is it over?"

Ling An chuckled and nodded, "Yeah, you've been here so long, you must be hungry. Get up and eat something."

She was thinking to herself that Miss Xiyue had indeed slept quite soundly, and when she woke up, she immediately called for her younger sister and older brother.

Xiyue was going to wake Zhuzhu up, but as soon as the food was served, Zhuzhu smelled the aroma and, still half asleep, sat up straight, rubbing her eyes and drooling, "Sister, I'm so hungry!"

Wang Xiyue first checked the food and drinks on the table one by one to make sure there were no problems.

She carefully selected a number of delicious dishes and placed them in a bowl, then put it in front of Zhuzhu and said softly, "Try these dishes, they taste very good! But don't rush, eat slowly, there's still plenty more here."

Zhuzhu nodded hurriedly and then began to eat eagerly.

They looked just like a starving little animal, devouring their food with gusto.

Seeing Zhuzhu wolfing down her food in such an unseemly manner, Mo Yun couldn't help but feel contempt.

He thought to himself: This silly girl doesn't understand what elegance and poise are at all. She's just a little pig that only knows how to gulp down food!

Wang Xiyue carefully selected several dishes that suited the general public's taste and placed them in a bowl. Then, with a smile, she handed it to her sister-in-law and said with concern, "Sister An, you should eat more while it's hot!"

Looking at the bowl full of fragrant food in front of him, Ling An couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion and awe.

You know, she had never tasted such a sumptuous and exquisite meal before!

Her father was not favored, her mistress was strict, and her birth mother was weak, so she had always been like a servant. She was not qualified to sit at a banquet of this caliber. Even if she were to attend, she would only be a servant who served tea and water, able to watch but not eat.

All she could eat were the leftovers from the guests, the scraps that had been picked over and discarded.

She never complained. She was content as long as she could fill her stomach, because no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't change her family's situation, so she could only accept it calmly.

Seeing that she hadn't touched her chopsticks, Wang Xiyue reminded her, "Sister An, do you not like these dishes?"

"Then I'll replace it for you."

Ling An snapped out of her daze, suppressing the bitterness in her heart. She shook her head and smiled reassuringly at Xi Yue, "I like it very much, there's no need to change it."

Then she began to savor the meal slowly, perhaps the last delicious meal of her life.

Wang Xiyue didn't need to look at Ling An; she could sense the hurt and pain in Ling An's heart just from her aura.

She secretly made up her mind that if she met the person tomorrow, she would definitely ask her what she thought. As long as the person loved her brother, she would work with him to overcome any obstacles and make her her sister-in-law.

Wang Xiyue was also hungry, so she picked her favorite dishes and ate one bite after another to fill her stomach.

They've already sent gifts to the Prime Minister's residence, so they can't go back empty-handed; they have to at least get their money's worth.

Looking at Ling An, who remained calm throughout, Wang Xijie felt another pang of heartache. He wanted to marry her as soon as possible, cook all her favorite dishes, let her dine comfortably in her own courtyard, and give her complete freedom of body and mind, without having to worry about anyone's opinions or any rules.

Wang Xiyue kept adding food to Zhuzhu and her sister-in-law's plates, and the three of them were soon full.

For Ling An, it was still a bit too much.

The Ling family is powerful, influential, and wealthy, so the wines and spirits they prepare are of the highest quality.

Unfortunately, Xiyue smelled one of the wines, and she thought it smelled particularly good and really wanted to drink it.

Then she picked up the wine pot, glanced at the young man, gestured to the wine glass, and silently asked, "I've never drunk alcohol before, but I'd really like to have a glass to try it, is that alright?"

Dongfang Yu naturally understood Xiyue's meaning, but it was best not to drink alcohol in this place. With his profound internal strength by his side, he directly used telepathy to warn her, "Listen to me, don't drink!"

Wang Xiyue was startled when she heard the familiar voice in her ear, but after looking at the man's lip movements, she realized that he was talking to her.

However, she wanted to drink, so she didn't listen to him at all, poured herself a small glass, and sniffed it deeply several times.

It smells so good, I really want to drink it!

Seeing that Xiyue was contradicting him, and looking at her pouting and acting spoiled, Dongfang Yu was quite helpless. He could only compromise and advise, "You can only take a small sip, or I'll lock you up when we get back!"

Wang Xiyue raised her glass to the brother opposite her, offering a toast from afar. Since she had already obtained his permission, she happily took a small sip.

It was her first time drinking alcohol, so she choked immediately after finishing it. Although the alcohol smelled good, it tasted spicy and bitter. If she hadn't already swallowed it, she would have spat it out.

Now she is very curious and doesn't understand why so many people like to drink alcohol, even though the taste is simply unpalatable.

Ling An reached out and gently patted her back. "This wine is called Daohuaxiang. It has been aged for a hundred years and is very precious. It is kind of you, Lord Marquis, to take it out to entertain everyone today. You see, each table only gets this palm-sized, flat and thin pot."

"This wine is mellow and fragrant, but it has a strong aftereffect, so drink less."

Wang Xiyue nodded. She didn't want to drink anymore. The taste was awful, like taking medicine. Then she put the glass, which was two-thirds full, back on the table.

Zhuzhu didn't know what alcohol was; she only knew that the water smelled good. Seeing that her sister had drunk it without any problems, she wanted to drink it too. So, after her sister put down her glass, she picked up the glass and drank the rest of the alcohol in one gulp.

Then Zhuzhu started coughing incessantly.

Wang Xiyue didn't even realize how fast Zhuzhu was moving, and she didn't have time to stop her.

All I could do was quickly pat her back and say, "You're still young, you can't drink this!"

Zhuzhu complained with a wronged expression, "It doesn't taste good."

It tastes so awful, and my sister didn't even tell her.

Wang Xiyue was also helpless. She had taken a bite without even asking her. But seeing that she was coughing and tears were streaming down her face, she could only coax her gently, "Okay, I'll tell you earlier next time, okay?"

Zhuzhu wiped away her tears and nodded vigorously.

Whether it was from choking or coughing, Mo Yun noticed that Zhu Zhu's face was noticeably redder than before.

Wang Xiyue turned to her sister-in-law playfully and asked, "Sister An, would you like to try some?"

The core principle of being a family is to share happiness and hardship, and to endure suffering together!

Ling An had no idea that someone could speak to her in such a warm and casual tone, so calmly and sincerely treating her as a friend and sister.

So today was the happiest day of her life, and she decided to let loose this once in a while, because she might not have the chance again. Of course she wanted to give it a try. "Okay!"

Wang Xiyue was just teasing her sister-in-law, but her reaction was unexpected.

She really likes her sister-in-law's personality.

She made up her mind that even if Ling An didn't like her brother, she would find a way to make her her sister-in-law.

Wang Xijie couldn't hear what his sister and Ling An were saying. He only saw Ling An pour a glass of wine and then slowly sip it down.

Then I poured a second glass and slowly drank it all.

Then the third cup was quickly finished as well.

Wang Xijie frowned as he watched, anxiously wanting to rush over and stop her.

This wine is not to be drunk in large quantities; it is very easy to get drunk. Although the white jade cup is only thumb-deep and half a finger-width wide, even a big man like him can only drink a maximum of five cups at a time.

Wang Xiyue stopped her sister-in-law in time, "Sister An, don't drink it. I know you don't like it."

She now roughly understands why some people enjoy drinking so much.

The eldest sister-in-law must be feeling very upset. She just wants to get drunk, and the slight bitterness of the wine is nothing compared to her inner turmoil. She just wants to drown her sorrows in alcohol, so she doesn't care whether the wine tastes good or not.

Ling An nodded, "Okay!"

She really can't get drunk. If she gets drunk, it will be very dangerous for her to be alone without anyone protecting her. Her mother and younger brother will also worry about her.

Wang Xiyue had originally intended to continue chatting with her sister-in-law, but suddenly she felt her whole body getting hot and her face becoming a little flushed.

She looked at Zhuzhu and noticed that Zhuzhu's face was flushed and she was slumped on the table, looking very sleepy.

When I reached out and touched her face, it was burning hot.

Oh no, could there be something wrong with this wine?

After taking her own pulse, she also took the pulses of Zhuzhu and her sister-in-law, and so far there was nothing abnormal.

"There seems to be something strange about this wine. Sister An, let's leave together! Once we've confirmed everything's alright and you've sobered up, I'll send someone to take you home, okay?"

Ling An's heart tightened; she also felt dizzy and lightheaded. "I..."

Because Young Master Xijie was also there, she wanted to refuse, but the place was fraught with danger, and she could only trust Miss Xiyue for the time being.

"Let's go! We're all having health problems, we can't stay any longer, we have to leave right away!"

Wang Xiyue channeled her inner strength to disrupt her meridians, forcing herself to regain her senses. She pulled Zhuzhu up and had her hold onto her arm. She then helped her sister-in-law, and the three of them left the hall as calmly as possible.

Wang Xijie, Dongfang Yu, and Mo Yun walked towards the door almost simultaneously.

After the six people reunited.

"Brother, go and say hello to Ling Hong."

"I'll tell you, Sister Ling'an and I get along very well, and we're planning to go boating on the lake and admire the lanterns together. After we're done, I'll definitely send someone to escort her safely back to her home so her family can rest assured."

It's just past 7 PM now, the sun has just set, it's the perfect time to enjoy the beautiful sunset. A little later we can go boating on the lake, so Ling An can spend the next two hours or so with him.

Upon realizing this, Wang Xijie was overjoyed and so excited that he didn't know what to say. He could only stammer, "I..."

At this moment, Dongfang Yu noticed Xiyue's hazy, dreamy eyes, and then looked at her rosy cheeks, like those of a ripe apple. He immediately understood that this one sip of wine had made her drunk.

After drinking a glass, Zhuzhu became so drunk that she was completely unconscious, as if she was about to lose consciousness.

Xiyue's sister-in-law appeared to be in good spirits, but after drinking three cups, she probably wasn't feeling much better.

These three women have really given the three of them a lot of trouble since they came out!

Dongfang Yu shook his head helplessly, then hurriedly urged Wang Xijie, "Go quickly!"

After saying goodbye, they walked a short distance before boarding the carriage.

After settling my sister-in-law against a corner of the carriage and letting Zhuzhu sleep soundly against a soft pillow, I made sure neither of them would fall.

Finally, Wang Xiyue slowly leaned against the other corner of the carriage, closed her eyes, let her mind go blank, relaxed her mind, and fell into a deep sleep.

Upon arriving at the Blue Robe Pavilion, Dongfang Yu instructed his subordinates to quickly prepare another carriage for Wang Xijie.

As he lifted Xiyue down, he gave Wang Xijie a series of orders.

"Take your woman away, figure out how to sober her up yourself, and take her home yourself."

"I'll take Xiyue back when she wakes up."

Wang Xijie felt reassured knowing his sister was here, so he got into the carriage and carefully and gently pulled the dazed Ling An into his arms.

Then he settled her in the newly prepared carriage. Fortunately, the people from the Blue Robe Pavilion were very thoughtful. The carriage had a soft cushion on one side, so Ling An could lie down in the carriage. Afraid that she would catch a cold, he took off his own coat and covered her with it. Then he went to the front to be the coachman.

Fearing that going too fast would be too bumpy, he drove the carriage away slowly.

He wanted to have a serious talk with Ling An today to see if he could be given a chance.

Dongfang Yu looked at Mo Yun, who was standing blankly by the carriage, and then instructed, "Mo Yun, you do the same. Take Zhu Zhu away and figure out a way yourself."

Mo Yun wanted to refuse, but...

He resignedly boarded the carriage and saw Zhuzhu sleeping like a pig. He scolded her with a look of disgust, "I call you Zhuzhu, and you really are a pig! You stupid girl, you dare to touch anything and drink anything. Why don't you just fly to the sky?"

Mo Yun left carrying Zhu Zhu, cursing all the way.