"Nothing, keep going."

Lin Yushu continued walking forward with an unchanged expression. There were faint shadows swaying in the bushes beside the path. Lin Yushu lowered her head and smiled.

With the last ray of setting sun, there was a faint glow of light on the smooth steps not far ahead. Chuntao didn't notice it at all, but it did not escape Lin Yushu's eyes.

There was a large amount of fragrant oil sprinkled on that place!

The steps sprinkled with scented oil are in the upper middle position. If you fall, you will roll directly down the steps.

After rolling down from such a height, it is inevitable to fall and sprain the muscles, and he will not be able to take part in tomorrow's assessment.

Lin Yushu laughed again, laughing at the fact that Lin Qingrou was so impatient and her methods were so low-level, and laughing at the fact that she had lost to such a person in her previous life.

She walked steadily towards the stairs step by step. The servant hiding in the bushes stared at Lin Yushu's feet nervously, afraid that she would miss the oil stain.

The old woman's worries were completely unnecessary. In order to prevent Lin Yushu from falling, Lin Qingrou poured a full bottle of fragrant oil on the entire step to ensure that Lin Yushu would never be able to step over it.

When she reached the incense oil steps, Lin Yushu suddenly stopped.

Seeing that Lin Yushu was not leaving, the maid became so anxious that she broke out in a cold sweat.

Her task tonight was to wipe up the scented oil after Lin Yushu fell. If Lin Yushu turned back at this moment, the old woman would not be able to complete the task and would be whipped.

Lin Yushu touched her waist and said in a panic, "My sachet fell off. Chuntao, go down and help me find it."

Lin Yushu had been wearing the sachet given to her by Chuntao on her waist. Chuntao knew that the young lady liked it, so she hurried down the stairs and looked for it inch by inch.

While Chuntao was away, Lin Yushu walked up the stairs...

thump!

"Ah! It hurts! Chuntao, come quickly!"

Lin Yushu fell down on the steps, holding her ankle, unable to move in pain, her face flushed.

The old woman was delighted. Although Lin Yushu did not roll down, she did sprain her foot. The task assigned by the Second Madam was finally completed!

Just as Chuntao hurriedly ran to Lin Yushu's side, the old woman came out from the side and said, "Hey, isn't this the eldest lady? Did she fall?"

"Please ask Madam to call the palace doctor. My young lady has sprained her foot."

The old woman responded but did not leave. She helped Lin Yushu walk slowly to a nearby pavilion.

Then, while the master and servant were not paying attention, she returned to the steps, took out the soapy water and rag prepared in advance, and wiped the steps frantically until no trace of oil could be seen, then she hurried away.

-

"well done!"

The second wife was satisfied and rewarded the old woman with two taels of silver, and the old woman kowtowed to express her gratitude profusely.

"The Bixiao Court has called in the court doctor. It seems that she fell pretty hard. She won't be able to take part in the assessment tomorrow!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Lin Qingrou's sinister face.

Lin Yushu is just a stepping stone for her. She can be the prince's bride to win over the prince and raise the status of other ladies in the general's mansion. She can also marry the son of a court official and gain power for Lin Minglang, but she can never expect anything like Lin Qingrou!

Whatever Lin Qingrou likes, no one can snatch away!

She will be the top of tomorrow's painting list!

-

Early the next morning.

Lin Qingrou sat in the carriage, looking at the empty seat opposite her with a happy mood, and told the driver to go to Lingjiu Hall immediately.

"Second Miss, should we wait for the eldest lady to go together?"

the driver asked respectfully.

"No need, my elder sister can't come today..."

"Second sister, why don't you wait for me?"

When Lin Qingrou heard the voice, she was so startled that she sat up straight, lifted the car curtain and looked out.

Wearing a lavender palace dress and a glazed gold-inlaid headdress, Lin Yushu stood outside the carriage like a fairy descending from heaven, looking at her with loving eyes.

Lin Yushu is here! The doctor said she sprained her foot and couldn't walk!

Lin Qingrou's expression was very interesting. Lin Yushu could actually see that her face was changing colors quickly.

"I accidentally sprained my ankle yesterday, and was originally unable to participate in today's assessment. However, I didn't expect that the sprain had healed by this morning. Perhaps it was God's mercy..."

God has mercy on you, why don’t you go to heaven!

The gentle and quiet image that Lin Qingrou pretended to have in front of others gradually fell apart in front of Lin Yushu. The corners of her mouth twitched, and she was unable to force a smile.

While Lin Qingrou was so shocked that she couldn't recover, Lin Yushu helped Chuntao get into the carriage by the hand.

It was not until she reached the entrance of Lingjiu Hall that Lin Qingrou came to her senses.

So what if she came? Lin Yushu can't do anything except disgusting the other ladies competing for the top spot on the same stage!

But she has only studied for a few months, and being able to enter the final examination is something she can't even pray to Buddha for. And she still wants to compete for the top spot. How can she be worthy of it!

Lin Qingrou kept hypnotizing herself in her mind, trying to get rid of the panic caused by the plan going against her expectations.

At this time, Lin Yushu had already gotten off the carriage with the help of her maid, "Second sister, come down quickly. Lingjiu Hall is very lively today!"

"Bumpkin!"

Lin Qingrou cursed inwardly, ignored the hand extended by the maid beside her, and got off the carriage.

However, just as she stepped towards the footstool prepared by the coachman.

thump!

Lin Qingrou slipped and lost balance instantly. She fell uncontrollably and landed beside the carriage with her arms and legs spread out. She felt a piercing pain in her ankle.

Before Lin Qingrou was helped up, Lin Yushu's loud voice of concern suddenly rang out in front of the Lingjiu Hall, attracting the attention of countless people.

"Ouch! How did my second sister fall down? Hurry up and help her up! Oh, my poor sister!"

Lin Qingrou was in so much pain that she saw stars, but at this moment, she was angered by Lin Yushu's words and her vision became clearer.

Hearing Lin Yushu's call, people around her gradually gathered around, either out of curiosity or concern.

Don't come over here! Don't look at me! Damn Lin Yushu!

Dongju, who was beside Lin Qingrou, hurriedly helped her up and quickly tidied up Lin Qingrou's dirty clothes and hair. However, no matter how fast Dongju was, she could not outstrip the curious gazes of the crowd.

It was the first time that Lin Qingrou was stared at like this. She felt as humiliated as if she was stripped naked and paraded through the streets. Her face turned red with shame, and without waiting for Dongju to finish cleaning herself up, she limped into the gate of Lingjiu Hall.

"Is that the second young lady of the general's mansion? She is usually very dignified, but why did she fall so badly today..."

"Yes, it's her. I've heard that the second young lady of the Lin family is known as the most beautiful woman in the capital, but when I saw her just now, she looked very ordinary, not at all comparable to the lady next to her."

"Well, I heard that she is the eldest daughter of the general's mansion. She has been raised in the other courtyard and was just brought back to the capital not long ago."

"That's her. I heard she's an illiterate idiot..."

Just now, Lin Yushu sprinkled some medicated oil on the footstool as a response to Lin Qingrou's little gesture last night.

Lin Yushu ignored the discussions around her. Lin Qingrou deserved to be scolded and even died, but the people around her were not good people either.

Those who spread rumors are no different from executioners, and are even more vicious and kill people without leaving their mark. Like Lin Qingrou, they are punishable by anyone.

Lingjiu Hall was very lively today, but once you entered the main courtyard, the noise stopped abruptly. When you looked up, you saw that the four seats that were empty yesterday were already occupied.

It turned out to be them...

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