Chapter 975: Chapter 979: The Difference Between Wife and Concubine (3rd Update)
Nalan Bo’s face turned extremely unpleasant.
He wanted to say something but ultimately said nothing and turned to leave.
The maid watched him leave and immediately went to tell Nanny Qin about it. Nanny Qin was silent for a moment, "Let him be!"
They say time reveals the heart, but it’s been only one day. The young lady went to see the madam once, delivered some things, and rushed over here.
What does she intend to do? To make accusations? Does she not see if she’s worthy?
But neither Nalan Jinlian nor Nanny Qin expected that the next morning, Nalan Bo would bring back Nalan Mingzhu.
Nalan Mingzhu was charming and delicate, dressed in pink attire that was very endearing.
Nalan Bo brought her to the Lotus Garden.
"Mingzhu greets Sister!" Nalan Mingzhu curtsied gracefully.
She secretly lifted her eyes to see Nalan Jinlian, also dressed in pink, and upon seeing her appearance and attire, Nalan Mingzhu was a bit surprised.
A trace of jealousy crept into her heart for no reason.
"No need for formalities!" Nalan Jinlian spoke softly, slightly bowing to Nalan Bo, "Father!"
"Jinlian, no need for formalities. This is your younger sister Mingzhu. Let her accompany you for a few days so you two can get to know each other better!"
Nalan Bo spoke to himself.
Missing the displeasure in Nalan Jinlian’s eyes.
But Nalan Mingzhu saw it.
Her heart tightened.
Before coming, her mother had instructed her to be respectful to her legitimate sister, but her mother hadn’t told her that her sister might not like her.
Now it seems the sister indeed doesn’t like her.
"I’m not feeling well these days. Father, please rearrange a place for Mingzhu within the residence!" Nalan Jinlian said calmly.
Whether like or dislike, she simply didn’t want to see her so soon.
Nalan Bo was very surprised by her words.
He hadn’t expected to be rejected.
But now that she had been brought back, sending Mingzhu back would upset her, "Alright, then I’ll give the courtyard next to yours to Mingzhu. You can call her over if you’re bored, or you can visit her; it’s close!"
"Hmm!"
Nalan Jinlian responded lazily.
Nalan Bo then left with Nalan Mingzhu.
Out of the Lotus Garden, Nalan Mingzhu started to cry.
"Mingzhu..." Nalan Bo looked at her, feeling deeply distressed.
"Father, does Sister not like me?" Nalan Mingzhu asked softly.
At home, she was the young lady, with servants flattering her everywhere.
But in the Lotus Garden, she realized no one gave her a second glance; all eyes were on Nalan Jinlian.
Even though both wore pink outfits, she was completely outshone, lowered into the dust.
Her appearance, the material of her clothes, her jewelry all fell short.
Nalan Bo took a deep breath, "How could that be? Your sister just isn’t feeling well, a bit tired. When she feels better, come visit her to play!" Nalan Bo said, patting Nalan Mingzhu’s head, "Our Mingzhu is so delightful and sensible; she’s very likable!"
"Really?" Nalan Mingzhu asked softly.
Innocent and pure.
"Of course it’s true!" Nalan Bo smiled.
Though he felt somewhat annoyed with Nalan Jinlian, thinking he was being attentive to her by bringing Mingzhu back, he hoped she would show Mingzhu some favor.
But he hadn’t expected Nalan Jinlian to completely ignore her.
"I naturally believe Father. But Father, am I living here alone? When will Mother and Brother come?"
"What’s that? Missing your Mother?"
Nalan Mingzhu nodded.
Nalan Bo smiled, "Then stay here first, and we’ll pick up your Mother and Mingcong later, alright?"
"Okay!"
Nalan Mingzhu nodded but felt watched. Turning her head, she saw Nalan Jinlian standing not too far away, feeling a bit scared.
She looked up for help to Nalan Bo but saw his face turning from green to white...