10 Chapter 10 Zhao Yue

"Young Miss, Third Young Miss is heading this way", Murong Xue said as she walked inside the room. 

Zhao Ling was currently reading a book, she didn't lift her head and simply said, "It seems she can't wait to congratulate me"

"Young Miss, how long are you going to tolerate her?  She is merely a daughter of a concubine but acts like a legitimate daughter", Liu Yifei sneered. 

"Senior sister, let's teach her a lesson today", Murong Xue said with a beaming eye as she cracks her knuckles.

Zhao Ling put down the book which she was reading and looked at her two junior sisters who were filled with fighting spirits at the moment and a warm smile appeared on her face. In this Prime Minister's household, no one cared for her even though she was the daughter of the main wife. She is the legitimate daughter of the Prime minister's household but she was discarded just because she had a weak body constitution and said to be unable to bear a child.  Her mother died after giving birth to her and she was always sick. Many people thought that she will be a short-lived ghost but she managed to live on. To Prime Minister Zhao Chaun, his children are simply a chess piece that he can use to gain power and connections. Once he felt that the chess piece can longer be used or turns out to be useless then he will discard it without even batting an eye. 

When Zhao Chaun learned of his daughter's condition, he simply discarded her. At a young age, Zhao Ling was often bullied by her sisters. Even the servants showed no respect to her despite being the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's estate. But Zhao Ling endured everything and didn't give up. It was at her darkest hour that she met his Master and later these junior sisters who were like a family to her. For her, these junior sisters of hers disguised themselves as servants and stayed beside her. Zhao Ling was grateful to them and she treated them like her own sisters.

"She won't be haughty after today", Zhao Ling said with a mischievous smile on her face.

"Senior Sister, are you finally making a move against that arrogant third young miss!", Liu Yifei asked raising her brows. For so long, Zhao Ling didn't expose her real face in front of anyone besides them and simply swallowed all the insults.

"Just wait and watch", Zhao Ling said as she strode out of the room.

Murong Xue and Liu Yifei looked at each other and smile then got up and followed behind her. Both of them silently lit a candle for the third young miss because they both know how vicious their senior sister can be when she makes a move. 

"I am the third young miss of the Prime minister household. How dare you a mere servant block me from entering my sister's courtyard", Zhao Yue shouted.

Zhao Ling just happened to come out and noticed the commotion. He Qing seem to be returning and happened to spot Zhao Yue so she stopped her from entering because He Qing knew very well that no good will come out from letting Zhao Yue enter the courtyard.

"Qing'er, let the Third Young Miss enter", Zhao Ling said in a low and weak voice. 

He Qing knew that Zhao Ling had her plans so she didn't say anything and simply walked towards Zhao Ling. 

"Second Sister, your servants are truly arrogant", Zhao Yue humped she swayed inside the courtyard.

"What brings the Third sister here today?", intentionally diverting the topic Zhao Ling asked as she sat down and started brewing tea.

Zhao Yue didn't seem to realized and immediately her eyes turn crescent as she sat down opposite Zhao Ling. "Second sister, I came to congratulate you. I heard that Second sister will be marrying the Fifth Prince right after the New Year"

"Thank you Third Sister", Zhao Ling replied while handing out a cup of tea to Zhao Yue.

Zhao Yue accepted the tea and pretended to be concerned, "Although the Fifth Prince doesn't stand a chance to inherit the throne due to…cough cough.. he is, after all, a Prince. Since Second Sister also shares similarity with the Fifth Prince, I believe it is fate. Father has always loved and cared for you so he tried his best this past few months so that you can marry into the royal family. The Sister should not be disappointed"

Zhao Yue emphasized the word loved and cared. How can Zhao Ling not understand the underlying meaning? He Qing, Murung Xue, and Liu Yifei expression turned grim. Their senior sister is someone they worship and look up to. At the moment they wanted to tear Zhao Yue into shreds.

'Taking delight in others misfortune', He Qing muttered under her breath.

"I know, thank you for the concern but Third sister does not need to worry about me", Zhao Ling replied pretending to be sincere. Zhao Yue almost spat out the tea getting a sincere reply from Zhao Ling. 

"Second Sister, without any descendants, life may be hard but..", Zhao Yue shook her head as if lamenting spring and autumn.

"cough..cough.." Zhao Ling started coughing so hard. Murong Xue and others came forward with a worried expression and started patting Zhao Ling's back to soothe. 

"Third Miss, my Young Miss sickness is flaring up, I will take her inside the room to treat her so I won't be seeing you out", Murong Xue said. She was indirectly saying Zhao Yue to get lost.

Zhao Yue had wanted to make Zhao Ling miserable by talking to her about her marriage. She wanted to remind her that she was marrying someone useless. She wanted to make her realize how miserable her life would be but seeing Zhao Ling coughing so hard she half-heartedly believed that she was sick again so without saying anything she nodded and left. 

Zhao Ling entered the room with the support of her junior sisters. After the door was closed, Zhao Ling who had a weak appearance suddenly became energetic and smirked. Noticing the evil smirk on Zhao Ling's face, Liu Yefei asked, "Senior Sister, what did you do to Third Miss?"

He Qing and Murong Xue also look expectantly at Zhao Ling for an answer. 

"hehe… just wait for a few days and you will know"

Fifth Prince's Estate

"Your Highness, I have investigated personally and found out that something happened to Second Miss Zhao ten years ago", Jingsheng said as he fished out a folded paper from his bosom and handed it to Yan Xing.

Yan Xing accepted it and unfolded the paper and started to read it. The more he read the more he smiled.