Chapter 231: The General is Sick, He Just Needs a Good Beating (27)
Translator: asassin
This is Ah Zhao’s first time meeting the Sixth Lady.

When she enters that secluded little yard, she sees a woman lying rest on a couch under a pergola.

That woman wears a cream color cheongsam, gentle and graceful, who doesn’t look old enough to have been a mother.

Looking up, pale and frail, she doesn’t seem very healthy. However, that doesn’t damage her beauty.

Huo Xian Xian has inherited her mother’s looks. However, her features and demeanor aren’t as attractive as that of her mother’s.

It seems Sixth Lady is woken up by their footsteps. She opens her eyes slowly and looks gently at the two.

“Xian Xian, who is this?” Her tone is tender, her voice a bit hoarse but strangely charming.

Ah Zhao recalls that this Sixth Lady was the most famous singer in Pingjing when she was young, that many young lords of wealthy families would throw away money like dirt just for her to sing a song.

Apparently, Huo Xian Xian loves her mother dearly. She is livelier when she is back here. “Mother, this is sister-in-law.”

Sixth Lady suddenly stands up and bows at Ah Zhao.

Ah Zhao says with a smile: “I really like the knots wishing for safety that you gave me. They are beautiful.”

Sixth Lady pauses and then smiles slightly: “It’s an honor, Young Lady.”

Ah Zhao feels distinctly that this Sixth Lady isn’t a people person.

She doesn’t know if Sixth Lady is born this way or just doesn’t like her.

However, Huo Xian Xian seems to be used to her mother’s attitude.

She says happily: “Mother, sister-in-law says she wants to taste your scented tea.”

Ah Zhao is a bit shy. “I’m fond of good food.”

The Sixth Lady looks at her and says: “It’s a pleasure if you like it, Young Lady. I’ll go inside and make some scented tea right now. Please have a seat and wait for a moment.” She leaves, elegant and supple.

Ah Zhao looks at her back and thinks to herself that some women are truly born beauties whose every move looks like a painting.

“The Sixth Lady is so beautiful.”

Huo Xian Xian nods with a smile. Clearly, she agrees.

Ah Zhao looks around this little yard. It has been taken good care of, covered by all kinds of flowers.

Apparently, the Sixth Lady is passionate about life.

The scented tea is ready soon. It doesn’t disappoint Ah Zhao, sweet and fresh with a pleasant taste that remains long.

Seeing that Ah Zhao likes it very much, the Sixth Lady asks Huo Xian Xian to bring her more to take back to her place.

When Huo Xian Xian leaves, Ah Zhao asks in confusion: “Sixth Lady, excuse me for speaking bluntly. I don’t expect that you would bring up a daughter like Xian Xian.”

Judging from Sixth Lady herself and her living environment, Ah Zhao can tell she is an elegant woman with a good taste who might be distant or slack, but in no way timid nor petty.

The Sixth Lady smiles faintly, but cold. “Young Lady, what do you suppose Xian Xian should be like?”

Ah Zhao does feel sorry for Huo Xian Xian. “Xian Xian is timid and afraid of strangers. She doesn’t dress up. Don’t you see that? I think, if you spare time to teach her, she will become an elegant young miss that comes from the family of a general.”

The Sixth Lady bursts out laughing, full of scorn and coldness. “An elegant young miss that comes from the family of a general? Then what? An illegitimate daughter with a mother that comes from a humble background will only end up as a commodity who will be traded to a powerful man as his toy because of her beauty.”