TFWYH – Chapter 676 Comforting Ling Yue

Tang Wan frowned, clearly disapproving.

“You’re only fourteen. Girls your age in other families are still spending their days eating, playing, and having fun. You’re already far more capable than most of them.”

Ling Yue felt somewhat comforted, but when she thought about all the people who tried to fool her because of her age, she lowered her head dejectedly again.

“Not really. Sister Wanting is much more impressive than I am. She’s beautiful, comes from a good family, and knows how to do business. When we used to chat, she told me that she had already closed a business deal all by herself when she was only ten years old. Unlike me—I can’t seem to do anything right.”

“…”

Wasn’t this just overthinking things?

Speechless for a moment, Tang Wan patiently continued to counsel her.

“You and Su Wanting aren’t comparable. She was taught business from a young age, so naturally she’s better at it than you are. Besides, she managed to close a deal at ten because the person she was negotiating with was an acquaintance of her uncle’s. If it had been a complete stranger, who would have taken a little girl’s business proposal seriously?”

Ling Yue: …

That actually made a lot of sense.

Seeing her stunned expression, Tang Wan continued encouraging her.

“Don’t belittle yourself. You’re already doing amazingly well. Many girls your age can’t compare to you at all. In my eyes, you’re still just a child. If you run into any difficulties outside, you can always come to me or your elder brother. You don’t have to shoulder everything yourself. We’re family.”

“R-Really?”

Ling Yue blushed a little from all the praise.

Tang Wan nodded seriously.

“Of course! If I’m lying, may Treading Snow strike me down!”

She wasn’t exaggerating at all. In the modern world, a fourteen-year-old girl would still be a middle school student—a minor!

The fact that Ling Yue could independently manage so many family businesses was already incredibly impressive.

Hearing this, Ling Yue burst into laughter, and her gloomy mood instantly vanished.

Big Sister-in-law was right!

She was still just a baby!

If there was a problem, of course she should turn to the adults!

Ling Yue was easily convinced, but she still didn’t intend to ask her family for help.

She wanted to see whether she could solve this matter on her own first.

With that thought, she grabbed Tang Wan’s hand.

“Big Sister-in-law, thank you. But I’d still like to try a little harder. If I really can’t handle it, then I’ll come ask for your help.”

“Alright. It’s your business, so you decide. But if you run into trouble, tell me.”

After all, children needed opportunities and trust as they grew up.

What Tang Wan didn’t know was that Ling Yue would astonish her greatly in the future.

After chatting for a while longer, Ling Yue was preparing to leave again.

Tang Wan quickly stopped her and fastened the Sevenfold Exquisite Ring around her wrist.

Looking at the beautiful bracelet, Ling Yue asked in surprise,

“Big Sister-in-law, this is…”

“A concealed weapon. Here’s how it works.”

As she spoke, Tang Wan demonstrated how to use the Sevenfold Exquisite Ring.

The mechanism was actually quite simple. The seven gemstone settings on the bracelet were all hidden triggers—seven in total. Inside each was a tiny needle coated with a different poison.

Some could kill instantly upon drawing blood.

Others were designed simply to torment and prank people.

Which one to use depended entirely on Ling Yue’s mood.

Ling Yue was stunned. She lovingly stroked the bracelet, unable to put it down.

This was amazing!

With this, her personal safety would be much better protected.

But then a thought occurred to her.

“Big Sister-in-law, this must be very expensive, right?”

“Not at all. Just a little trinket someone gave me.”

“Oh.”

Ling Yue believed her completely.

She never imagined that this wasn’t some insignificant trinket at all—it was actually a tribute item presented to the imperial court.

Had she known that, she would never have dared accept it.

Ignorance could be bliss.

Delighted with the gift, Ling Yue left happily.

In fact, she could have sought cooperation with Yu Ziqing. As the heir of a marquis’s household, Yu Ziqing had extensive connections and considerable influence.

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