The Daily Life of a Concubine's Daughter After Transmigrating

His thin lips were pressed into a line as he tried his best to control the muscles that were trembling uncontrollably due to his rage.

Ling Luo pulled away from Li Anqi's body, her fierce eyes unable to meet her gaze.

"Get out of here before I change my mind!"

His voice was terrifyingly soft, as if it had been chilled to the bone.

Although Li Anqi's face remained calm and composed, her trembling limbs betrayed her fear.

She quickly wrapped her clothes around herself and practically fled from Lingluo's bedroom.

Today she took a desperate gamble and almost gave herself away.

Fortunately, she won her gamble.

Ling Luo's emotions seem invisible and intangible, but in reality they are turbulent and fierce, often overwhelming her.

She said he was disgusting, and that wasn't just a form of resistance.

It was also a reminder to myself of how despicable he was, and that I could never fall in love with him.

Absolutely not.

……

For several days in a row, Ling Luo did not return to the Prince's Mansion, as if she had disappeared without a trace.

The imperial examinations are approaching.

Hao Ge specially hosted a banquet at Jingguan Garden in Hao Mansion, inviting Li Anqi, Su Liuyao, Zuo Sinian and Pu Jian to come and gather.

Jingguan Garden has a unique charm.

A clear pond in the garden is like a mirror, reflecting the sky and clouds. Several tender willows with new buds gently brush the water's surface, creating ripples.

In the center of the pond stands an exquisite hexagonal pavilion, with a couplet inscribed on its pillars by Hao Ge: "Quietly observing the world, one finds true interest; carefully appreciating the past and present, one sees a grand view."

Li Anqi, dressed in a light blue long dress, exuded an elegant and scholarly air as she walked slowly along the winding corridor.

At the end of the corridor, a carved wooden door was half-open, and the faint sound of a woman's footsteps could be heard.

"Your Highness, Consort Qi, you've finally arrived." Su Liuyao greeted her from inside the door, her apricot-colored silk dress accentuating her delicate and frail beauty.

She held a round fan embroidered with butterflies and flowers in her hand, and as she gently shook it, the tassels on the fan pendant swayed along with it.

Li Anqi nodded with a smile: "Miss Su, you have kept me waiting. Lord Hao's garden is truly ingeniously designed; I almost got lost on my way here."

"That's exactly what Brother Hao wanted to do."

Su Liuyao affectionately took Li Anqi's arm and led her into the garden.

He said that life is like a maze, and only by getting lost occasionally can you discover unexpected joys. Look at the scenery in this garden; it seems random, but in fact, it is full of hidden secrets.

The two walked to a rockery, where a spring meandered down among the craggy rocks, falling into a stone pool below and making a clear and pleasant sound.

The words "Listening to the Spring" are carved on the stone wall beside the pool, written with vigorous strokes and a strong sense of style.

“Young Master Hao is indeed insightful.” Li Anqi bent down and scooped up a handful of clear water. “The sound of this spring water is like pearls falling onto a jade plate, which makes one’s mind clear and refreshed.”

Su Liuyao paused for a moment, her brows furrowing with sorrow, and said softly, "These are the words written by Ninth Master."

Li Anqi's heart skipped a beat.

Su Liuyao continued, "Ninth Master often said that people should be like water, able to rush into the sea or flow deep into still waters."

Li Anqi lowered his eyes, taking in the longing and sorrow in the girl's eyes.

So that's how it is. So Su Liuyao... was also heartbroken over Ling Ye's departure.

She felt no jealousy, only relief.

It turns out she wasn't alone.

Li Anqi twitched the corner of his mouth and gently patted Su Liuyao's hand, as if to comfort her.

Just then, footsteps were heard in the distance.

The man had a handsome face and was wearing a familiar dark red brocade robe. He was walking over with long strides, followed by a young man in purple.

It was Zuo Sinian and Pu Jian.

The once frivolous, arrogant, and dissolute young man now has a resolute and composed air about him, making him a completely different person from a year ago.

Li Anqi was slightly taken aback.

This was the first time she had seen Zuo Sinian since Qingyun Temple.

He seems to have changed again; something about him is different.

Li Anqi couldn't explain it.

When Zuo Sinian saw Li Anqi, a glint flashed in his eyes, and he immediately bowed respectfully: "Your Highness, Lady Qi."

Li Anqi knew what was different.

He used to call her "Li Anqi" without any hesitation and would joke with her without any reservations.

Suddenly, it was as if he had grown up.

They became more disciplined and reserved, their outward demeanor more restrained than their inner nature.

Li Anqi returned the greeting and noticed that he was holding a book in his hand, the edges of which were already frayed from being turned over.

"How has the Second Young Master Zuo been lately?"

"I'm just making some preparations for the imperial examinations," Zuo Sinian said modestly, putting away his scroll, but his eyes unconsciously followed Li Anqi's every move.

He has been studying diligently behind closed doors for almost a year, all for this year's imperial examination.

Now that he has joined Xiao Wang's ranks under Hao Ge, he will no longer fail the exam because of a single sentence from Xiao Wang, just like last year.

This time, he was doing it for himself, and also for Li Anqi.

Go fight, go struggle.