EBE Chapter 85 Big Sister (1)
Chapter 85 Big Sister (1)
Xia Dynasty.
British government.
The Moon-Watching Pavilion of Concubine Liu Yan'er.
She paced back and forth anxiously.
Liu Yan'er is the half-sister of Liu Ruwan, the Duchess of England. She has two daughters, Bai Ruofu and Bai Ruoqing.
If a concubine's daughter doesn't want to die too quickly, she'd better keep a low profile.
Never stand out in anything, especially don't surpass your elder sister.
The Duke of England's family had no male heirs in this generation, only three daughters.
The eldest daughter was born to the matriarch, Liu Ruwan, and her name was Bai Yuzhou.
As the eldest daughter of the royal family, Bai Yuzhou received a strict upbringing from a young age. She was a golden branch and jade leaf, proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Her candor in poetry and prose was something that even the men of the capital were ashamed of.
Bai Yuzhou is like the sun, radiating boundless light, and Bai Ruofu and Bai Ruoqing will live their entire lives under its radiance.
Liu Yan'er thought this was fine.
If you don't become famous, you won't be in any danger to your life.
The Duke of England passed away early, and his mistress, Liu Ruwan, focused on raising Bai Yuzhou, paying little attention to Bai Ruofu and Bai Ruoqing, two unremarkable concubine's daughters.
But today, Liu Ruwan suddenly asked Bai Ruofu to go and serve her.
What is she really thinking?
Before Bai Ruofu could say anything, her younger sister Bai Ruoqing snorted coldly and said, "What else could it be? Sister, with that foxy face of yours, and going out to flaunt yourself, you might steal your elder sister's thunder, and who knows, Mother might have her eye on you~"
Bai Ruofu's face, with its pearly white teeth, red lips, and eyes as captivating as autumn water, is truly mesmerizing.
Her fair skin and delicate bones were something Bai Ruoqing had envied for over a decade...
Bai Ruoqing couldn't understand why she and Bai Ruofu looked so different, even though they were both her aunt's daughters.
She has small eyes and a flat nose; her skin isn't dark, it's wheat-colored.
Standing next to Bai Ruofu, no matter what clothes or outfit she wears, she can't compare to Bai Ruofu!
Therefore, Bai Ruoqing's tone was full of jealousy.
Before she could finish speaking, Liu Yan'er slapped her across the face: "Ruoqing, how could you talk about your sister like that?!"
"Why are you hitting me, Aunt? Who do you think you are! I am a young lady from the Duke of Ying's mansion, and you are just a servant!"
As Bai Ruoqing spoke, she raised her hand, as if she wanted to hit back!
But Bai Ruofu grabbed her wrist and slapped her on the other cheek.
That's good, now it's symmetrical.
Bai Ruofu stood in front of Liu Yan'er and questioned Bai Ruoqing: "Your aunt can't hit you, but I, as your older sister, can? Your aunt is your birth mother, and she has devoted herself to you and me for so many years. You are an educated person, how can you speak to your aunt like that?"
Both of them were daughters of the Duke of Ying's family. Although the matriarch, Liu Ruwan, did not personally teach them, she did hire tutors to teach the concubine daughters in the family.
However, both of them were unassuming and appeared somewhat foolish. Gradually, the mistress even stopped inviting the tutor.
Bai Ruoqing covered her face and ran out.
She went back to her room and cried bitterly.
"My aunt is so biased! You're all ganging up on me! Waaah..."
Meanwhile, Bai Ruofu was comforting Liu Yan'er.
"Don't worry, Auntie, I'll come back safely..."
Liu Yan'er gripped her hand tightly, helpless.
She was just a concubine; she couldn't protect her daughter for a lifetime.
She's really useless.
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Bai Ruofu initially thought this was a trap.
She didn't even get to see the mistress, Liu Ruwan, before being taken by the nanny to her eldest sister Bai Yuzhou's boudoir.
The old woman said, "Second Miss is so fortunate. You must learn from the Eldest Miss from now on..."