The Daily Life of a Concubine's Daughter After Transmigrating

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Liu Yun couldn't stand Wen Qian acting wildly in front of the young ladies and wanted to confront her, but Li Anqi stopped him.

Li Anqi said indifferently, "Forget about Liuyun. No matter what, she is Fourth Sister's person. If we go and teach her a lesson, what will that say about Fourth Sister?"

Liu Yun had no choice but to give up, but she was still angry and couldn't help but complain, "How could the maids under the Fourth Miss's command be so arrogant when she has such a good temper!"

Li Anqi stared into thought as he looked at Li Anhua's back view.

Yes, An Hua has a good temper, so she held back until just now before she lost her temper.

Having risen from obscurity to a higher position, and with circumstances no longer what they once were, it's inevitable that some people will feel envious and jealous.

Was this Madam Zhao's purpose?

Li Anqi cupped Li Anshu's face in his hands: "Shu'er, do you hate me too?"

Li Anshu smiled seriously and gestured with his thumb and forefinger to indicate a millimeter.

“There used to be a tiny bit. Now, Shu'er envies her older sister for being loved by the old lady and madam. Her older sister is doing so well now, one day she will also win Father's favor!”

Li Anqi smiled and patted Li Anshu's head.

During the plum rain season, it rains almost every day.

Li Anqi was on his way to deliver the newly written scroll of poems to Master Jiang when he unexpectedly encountered Li Anxiu at the Banana Pavilion.

Qiu Yue held an umbrella for Li Anqi.

The area around the Banana Pavilion is planted with banana trees, mulberry trees, and roses.

The pattering of rain on the plump, vibrant green banana leaves was somewhat unsettling.

Li Anxiu stood with his back to the pavilion, staring blankly at the banana leaves.

When Qiuyue saw Li Anxiu, she couldn't help but glance at him twice.

"Who was so meddlesome as to plant banana trees, which rustle in the morning and rustle in the evening?"

Li Anxiu muttered to himself, his words filled with melancholy and bewilderment.

Li Anqi stepped into the pavilion, and Qiuyue followed him in, folding her umbrella.

"It is because your heart is too bored that you planted banana trees, and then complained about them."

Upon seeing the person who had answered the second half of the question, Li Anxiu turned around in surprise.

"So it's my second sister." The elegant gentleman suddenly smiled, delighted, "My sister has also read 'Autumn Lamp Memories'!"

Li Anqi smiled.

“Anqi’s favorite couple is Jiang Tan and Qiu Fu,” Li Anqi said sincerely.

"Oh?" Li Anxiu seemed quite interested.

“They are deeply in love, have refined tastes, and are compatible in temperament. They are not only a couple, but also fellow poets. Anqi is very envious.”

Li Anxiu looked on with longing and said, "Yes, there are women in the world who bring their young home, and couples who pick flowers and travel all over the city to share their fragrance. It's so romantic it's unreal."

“Our Jingguo Mansion and the Zuo Mansion have been friends for generations. Anqi knew long ago that my elder brother and the eldest daughter of the Zuo Mansion were betrothed as children. Just a few days ago, I happened to hear the old lady say that our mansion had already proposed marriage to the Zuo Mansion.”

"Hmm..." Li Anxiu answered sullenly.

"I've heard that the eldest daughter of the Zuo family is virtuous, kind, and well-educated. I'm sure she and my elder brother will have a loving and harmonious marriage."

"..."

Li Anxiu hesitated, then looked at Qiuyue.

Upon receiving the signal, Qiuyue stepped back, opened her umbrella, and walked outside the pavilion, standing far away in the rain.

“From the age of nine, I was isolated from her and never saw her again. I could only catch a glimpse of her from afar when I went to the Zuo residence to pay New Year’s respects. In the past ten years, I have only seen her three times.”

Li Anxiu's smile was humble and composed, but there was a hint of melancholy in his eyes.

"To tell you the truth, my second sister, sometimes I often wonder what it would be like if I were born into an ordinary family. Would I have met the person I truly love and lived a simple life of farming and weaving? But I was born in the Jingguo Mansion. Heaven has bestowed upon me a life of luxury, power, and wealth, but it has also given me the responsibility for the rise and fall of my clan."

Li Anqi shared the same sentiment and lamented, "Ordinary people envy wealthy families like the Jingguo Mansion, but they don't realize that the world is not a paradise, and everyone has their own suffering."

Li Anxiu's eyes gleamed as he stared intently at Li Anqi.

“As the ancients said, a gentleman cultivates himself, regulates his family, governs the state, and brings peace to the world. My brother can retreat to cultivate himself and live in seclusion, or he can regulate his family and govern the state. My brother puts the honor and disgrace of the family before his personal honor and disgrace. In Anqi’s opinion, he is the only true gentleman who can do this,” Li Anqi said sincerely.

"...My second sister is actually my confidante."

Li Anxiu was overjoyed, his eyes shining brightly.

"I underestimated my sister before. I never expected her to be so insightful and discerning. Our conversation today has made me feel so much better after a thousand cups of wine."

Li Anqi remembered that Li Anxiu had helped him during the Winter Solstice dumpling feast and had not shown favoritism towards Li Baoqin because of their blood relationship.

In addition, Li Anxiu spoke from the bottom of his heart today.

Li Anqi's goodwill towards him increased significantly.

“Over the past year, Anqi has broadened his horizons considerably under the guidance of Master Jiang, and is naturally different from before.”