Chapter 9: Sibling Rivalry, A Single Drunken Night Solves No

e琉璃step ornament (a type of hair accessory) and believed that she could outshine everyone today too.The madam was entertaining guests in the living room. As it happened, the maple leaves were turning...Chapter 9: Sisterly Bonds Fractured, One Drunken Night Cannot Resolve a Thousand Sorrows

Qi Lin suddenly opened her eyes. There was nothing around; snow was still falling silently. She seemed to have had a dream just now, but she couldn't remember anything about it anymore.*

Moving her stiff body, her clothes were already covered with a thin layer of snow. She hadn’t realized that she fell asleep while waiting for Qiao Er and the others. This nap must have been quite long because she had turned into a snowman. Shaking off the accumulated snow from her body, Qi Lin exercised to loosen up her stiff limbs and closed her eyes, commanding herself to forget about the dream just now.

She looked around but couldn’t see Qiao Er and the others returning yet. However, the joyful laughter outside had reached here already. Qi Lin wasn't planning on waiting any longer; perhaps she could bump into them if she went out.

The moment she stepped out of the courtyard gate, the cheerful noise outside made her head spin. Qi Lin poked her ears, and the maidservants and young servants were busy with joy. Wait a minute, why not ask someone for information Qiao Er usually knew many people; perhaps she could find out something from them. Just as she thought this, Qi Lin stopped a maid who was carrying tea.

"Are you Ah Xue"

Huh Someone who knows me Qi Lin tried to recall the past but couldn't remember ever meeting this little girl. Could it be that Qiao'er often talks about her And with such a distinctive appearance, Qi Lin nodded and smiled, saying, "I am Ah Xue. Miss, isn't this some kind of festival How did things get so lively all of a sudden"

The maidservant looked at Qi Lin in surprise and said with a smile, "Did you slack off again"

Slack off She must have misunderstood something. Qi Lin nodded awkwardly.

"The festival ended half an hour ago. According to tradition, after the festival ends, everyone celebrates together nationwide." The little maidservant looked at Qi Lin enviously and leaned in closer to say, "Ah Xue sister, what's it like being with Young Master Elmwood"

What Qi Lin looked at the little maidservant in surprise. Did she misunderstand it to be this

The moment the name Qiao'er was mentioned, the maidservant became cautious, looking around to make sure there were no eavesdroppers before leaning close to Qi Lin's ear and whispering, "You don't know After you were taken away by Lord Eldest Son Yu Mu, Qiao'er from the laundry house was summoned by Miss Mudan to be her personal maidservant. I heard that Pearl suddenly died in a terrifying manner.

Upon hearing this news, Qi Lin felt as if she had been struck by lightning on a clear day; her face turned pale immediately, and Pearl had such a tragic death.

"Then... Where are Su Feng and... Zixi Are they alright" Due to shock, Qi Lin's voice trembled slightly as she asked, grabbing the maidservant’s arm.

The maidservant sighed helplessly and continued, "Su Feng..."

"Frost, what are you doing here Don't you know today's guest is important"

Frost This should be the girl's name. Why does this voice sound so familiar Qi Lin looks towards the source of the sound; even though the person is wearing a light blue elegant robe and has slightly flirtatious makeup on, Qi Lin immediately recognizes her.

"Qiaoer." Whether out of excitement or nervousness, or perhaps shock, Qi Lin doesn't walk up to her but just stands in place. Frost, seemingly scared, moves to the side, her small body trembling a little.

Qiaoer coldly looks at Qi Lin, raises one corner of her mouth, waves for Frost to step back, and then leisurely walks over to stand before Qi Lin, appraising her up and down with a mocking smile. "Sir Elmwood treats you well; this is high-quality snow silk."

Qiaoer's words are devoid of emotion, her eyes no longer holding the innocence they once did but instead coldness and mockery. This leaves Qi Lin feeling helpless to look at and heart-chilled to hear, understanding that Qiaoer isn't the same Qiaoer she used to know and realizing that an unspoken gulf now separates them. a smile as he released Qi Lin's hand and casually licked the blood off his lips; he laughed in a very sinister way.Qi Lin felt her face grow hot, and without any show of emotion she withdrew her hand...