The Eldest Daughter is Delicate and Pretty, How Can She Be a Malicious Supporting Character - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Planning

Her father had three concubines, which was considered few compared to other noble families in the capital city.
As a child, she naturally wouldn’t interfere with his romantic affairs. Her mother was the second daughter of the Marquis of Wu’an’s mansion, chosen carefully by her grandmother.
Her mother was capable and gave birth to the eldest son within the first year of marriage.

This laid the foundation for her mother in the mansion, so even with many concubines, her mother never worried. A few years later, she was born.
The relationship between her father and mother wasn’t passionate, but they treated each other with respect. Even now, her father spent half of his time in her mother’s room, and the rest was divided among the three concubines.
Although the three concubines sometimes had ulterior motives, they were always under her mother’s control.

Her father was smart and wouldn’t let the concubines overstep like some noble families in the capital city, where they would favor the concubine over the wife.
As for the children born to the concubines at the dinner table, they were also under her control.
The reason they competed with each other behind the scenes was ultimately to gain her favor.

This was the result of her efforts over the years, being a perfect and flawless eldest sister in the eyes of her younger siblings.
As for her grandmother…
Pei Lingyi nestled in the old lady’s arms, looking up at the wrinkles on her grandmother’s eyes and the silver threads hidden in her hair. Thinking of the scene in her dream made her feel sour.
Her grandmother loved her the most, even more than her elder brother. She vowed to make those evil spirits pay the price.

After composing herself, Pei Lingyi got up from her grandmother’s arms and smiled, “It’s Ningning and Yuanyuan who care about their eldest sister.”
Pei Yangyang pouted and acted cute, “Eldest sister is biased, you only praise little four and little five, I want some too.”
The Pei children were naturally all beautiful. Except for Pei Lingyi, Pei Sitang and Pei Yangyang were also showing signs of growing up to be stunning beauties.

“You, you’ve always stuck to your eldest sister since you were little,” the old lady said with a smile, looking at the harmonious scene at the table with joy.

As people get older, they don’t like the intrigue and prefer a peaceful life with their grandchildren.
Gu Shi is a good one, not only giving birth to a pair of excellent daughters but also managing the inner courtyard peacefully.
Pei Lingyi took a small sip of soup and then said leisurely, “In that case, why don’t you come with me to the elegant gathering at the County Lord Changle’s mansion three days later?”

This statement caused everyone at the table to think differently. The old lady sat in the main seat, her hair slightly gray, but she didn’t look old. Her hair was combed to a shiny black, and the red gemstone headpiece on her head showed her nobility.
Although her eyes were gentle, she still had the aura of being in charge for decades.

At this moment, she was still enjoying her meal with a smile, seemingly unaware of the undercurrents at the table.
As for Pei Yangyang, the protagonist, she didn’t expect Pei Lingyi to say such a thing. No matter how steady she was, she was still just a young girl.
This great opportunity fell on her head so suddenly that she was a bit stunned and couldn’t even speak clearly, “Eldest…eldest sister, you…you’re really…?”

Pei Lingyi smiled gently, like a light pear blossom on a branch, elegant and charming, “What? Don’t you believe me, Yangyang?”
“No, no, eldest sister, I…I’m just too happy, I didn’t expect it to be so sudden. I haven’t prepared nice clothes yet, I’ll go prepare now!”

After bidding farewell to her grandmother, Pei Yangyang ran out of the door in excitement.
Looking at her appearance, Pei Sitang lowered her head, making it hard to see her expression. However, no one knew that her hands in her sleeves were clenched into fists, and her well-manicured nails were digging into her palms.

Pei Lening exclaimed innocently, “Third sister is really lucky! She gets to eat delicious food from the County Lord’s mansion.”
After stirring up trouble, Pei Lingyi’s smile didn’t fade.
She looked at her cute sister and said, “Since our little four loves food, eldest sister will bring you cherry pastry from Full Moon Building, okay?”
Hearing about cherry pastry, Pei Lening burst into a big smile, “Eldest sister is the best!”

“Alright, alright, the meal is over. You can all go back now. Jiaojiao, you had a bad night, so you can go pay respects to your mother a bit later.”

Hearing the old lady’s dismissal, everyone obeyed, “Yes, grandmother.”
Pei Lening pulled her brother back to the Zizhu Courtyard.
Pei Zhiyuan was also excited about the cherry pastry.
Pei Sitang walked ahead, seemingly the same as usual.

Pei Lingyi looked at her obedient sister and smiled to herself.

“Tangtang, wait for me.”
Hearing Pei Lingyi’s voice, Pei Sitang stopped and asked doubtfully, “Eldest sister wants to talk to me?”
Pei Lingyi said gently, “Today I agreed to take Yangyang to the County Lord Changle’s banquet, and I know you’re not happy about it. To make up for it, how about I take you to the Gentlemen gathering?”
“Eldest sister, are you…are you serious?”

Even the usually calm Pei Sitang couldn’t help but be surprised by the mention of the Gentlemen gathering.
Pei Lingyi laughed at her reaction, “Haha, why do you react just like Yangyang? Don’t you trust your eldest sister?”
Pei Sitang’s face was tense, and she shook her head, “No, it’s not that I don’t trust eldest sister, but the Gentlemen gathering is only for legitimate sons and daughters. I’m just a concubine-born daughter, what qualification do I have…”

Her voice trailed off at the end.
Pei Lingyi pulled Pei Sitang into her arms, her voice soft but firm, “You’re my sister, talented and outstanding, no less than any legitimate daughter of a noble family. If I say I’ll take you, then I will.”
Pei Sitang was caught off guard by her sister’s hug, and the scent of her sister’s perfume filled her nostrils.
She couldn’t help but blush and said softly, “Okay, I’ll do whatever eldest sister says.”

Back in her own courtyard, Layan and Luoxu were taking off Pei Lingyi’s hairpins and combing her black hair like silk.
Layan asked curiously, “Why did miss decide to help second miss and third miss? Isn’t the current situation good enough?”
Pei Lingyi closed her eyes, looking tired, “If you want to get the meat, just waiting won’t work. You need to dig more holes.”
Pei Lingyi’s words were cryptic, and Layan knew that miss had big plans, but she seemed different now.

Layan wanted to ask more, but Luoxu gave her a warning glance.
“Layan, go tell mother that I’ll visit her later.”
“Yes, miss.”
Luoxu looked at Pei Lingyi’s tired expression and said, “Miss, you should take a nap.”

Pei Lingyi was indeed exhausted, having stayed up all night and started planning in the morning. Even with her clever mind, she couldn’t resist the physical fatigue.
“If I don’t wake up before lunch, don’t come to wake me up.”
Luoxu knew Pei Lingyi was a person who meant what she said, and she wouldn’t ask questions. This was the understanding between them.
“By the way, I need you to do something for me.”
Pei Lingyi whispered something in Luoxu’s ear, and then the room fell silent.

After Luoxu closed the door, she stumbled upon something by her leg.
Looking down, she saw a snow-white ball of fur, and she picked up the kitten, “Snow ball, miss is busy now, don’t bother her.”
The kitten meowed, “Meow meow meow…”