Gu Tingyu took Leng Shuang's hand and said, "Let's go back home."
Leng Shuang nodded.
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After the two of them returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Leng Shuang did not go back to rest immediately. Instead, he found his nanny and asked about Lin Wanrou's affairs.
Mammy told her that Lin Wanrou often visited the palace during this period.
Hearing this, Leng Shuang was silent for a moment and said, "Mommy, send someone to monitor Lin Wanrou. If she dares to plot against us, she will be executed immediately."
Grandma was startled and said: "Girl, are you sure you want to kill Lin Wanrou? After all, she is your father's wife. If you kill her, I will definitely be sad."
Leng Shuang shook her head and said, "Mommy, have you forgotten my order?"
Mammy's expression became stern and she said, "I understand, girl. Don't worry, I will make arrangements properly."
Leng Shuang nodded, and then said: "Go ahead."
"Slave, please leave."
After grandma left, Leng Shuang looked around the yard, then called a maid and said, "Call our people."
The maid took the order and left.
Leng Shuang walked to the bronze mirror and looked at herself in the bronze mirror. This was the first time she took a serious look at her appearance. She found that the woman in the mirror was much more beautiful than three years ago. Her skin was delicate and white, and her eyebrows were
The picturesque, clear eyes are filled with a touch of melancholy, making people feel heartbroken just by looking at them.
"Miss, I will help you dress up." Qingluan picked up the comb and said with a smile while dressing Leng Shuang.
Leng Shuang nodded and said, "Well, I'm sorry to trouble you."
"No trouble." Qingluan said with a smile.
Soon, Qingluan helped Leng Shuang dress up, then helped Leng Shuang sit on the soft couch and said, "Miss, please wait a moment, the old lady is here."
"Grandma." Leng Shuang stood up and saluted.
Mrs. Lin waved her hand, motioning Leng Shuang to sit down, and then said: "You have worked so hard to take care of Ting Yu all these years. As a grandmother, I really feel guilty."
Leng Shuang said hurriedly: "Grandma, don't say that, these are what I should do."
"Don't be polite to me." Mrs. Lin said with a smile. After finishing speaking, she sighed and said: "Actually, I have always hoped that you could marry Ting Yu, but you and Ting Yu are not destined to be together after all.
Divide."
"I understand." Leng Shuang lowered her head, not daring to look at Mrs. Lin.
"It's good if you think so." Mrs. Lin took Leng Shuang's hand and said, "You are a good boy. Ting Yu is really lucky to marry you. You guys hurry up and give me some fat grandchildren. Let's
The family will have successors."
"Okay." Leng Shuang lowered her head shyly and responded softly.
"Hey, I heard that Ting Yu is taking a concubine?" Mrs. Lin frowned and said, "How can you two be at odds? Men, having three wives and four concubines is normal, as long as you respect each other and love each other.
, I believe Tingyu will not let you down."
"Yeah." Leng Shuang nodded, "I know."
"Don't be sad. This kind of thing is beyond your control. You have to be sensible." Mrs. Lin comforted her.
Leng Shuang looked up at Mrs. Lin and said, "I'm not sad."
"Since you think so, then don't cry." Mrs. Lin stretched out her hand to smooth the tears on Leng Shuang's cheek and said softly.
"I won't cry." Leng Shuang sniffed and said, "Grandma, I just went to see Ting Yu."
"Oh? What did he say?" Mrs. Lin asked.
"He didn't say anything, he just told me to eat well and sleep well." Leng Shuang said softly.
"You two grew up as childhood sweethearts. He should have feelings for you. But for so many years, Tingyu has never mentioned his fiancée. I thought maybe it was because Tingyu was granted a marriage by the emperor.
That's why he was alienated from you." Mrs. Lin said slowly and kindly: "Don't blame Ting Yu for this matter, he just still hates me in his heart."
Leng Shuang shook her head, "Grandma, I don't blame Ting Yu. I know it's all my fault, but I don't regret it."
"That's good. I was worried that you would be sad because of this matter." Mrs. Lin patted Leng Shuang's hand and said with satisfaction: "Good boy, I knew you would understand me, and so will Tingyu.
I watched him grow up, and he was a smart and transparent child who knew what he should choose."
Leng Shuang nodded gently, did not speak, but quietly leaned on the back of the chair.
Leng Shuang knew that she and Gu Tingyu were destined to never be happy. Even if she did not leave Gu Tingyu, Gu Tingyu would be tired of her and even dislike her.
Gu Tingyu was never a give-in person. He only had family affection for her and no emotion at all. She would rather not have such a marriage than embarrass Gu Tingyu.
Leng Shuang thought to herself, with a hint of indifference on her lips.
Leng Shuang is a lady from Linjia Village. Although she was born into a poor family, she was raised by Mrs. Lin herself. She has a gentle and kind personality and is an excellent girl.
Mrs. Lin once wanted to send Leng Shuang to the palace, but unfortunately, Gu Tingyu refused.
"Tingyu doesn't like the arrogant and overbearing young lady like Lin Zhiyun, and I also know that he doesn't like those wealthy officials." Old Mrs. Lin said, "But that girl Lin Zhiyun has a really good character, and she is also very sincere towards you.
.”
Mrs. Lin knew that Leng Shuang was a very simple and kind-hearted girl, and her personality was very similar to that of the Lin family, so Mrs. Lin always paid attention to Lin Zhiyun.
Leng Shuang's parents died young. She grew up in Linjia Village. Because of her gentle temper, no one was willing to bully her.
Such a girl will not bully others or play tricks on others.
Mrs. Lin believes that Lin Zhiyun has the same character.
It would be great if these two children could become a couple.
Although Lin Zhiyun's family background is not as prominent as that of the Gu family, Mrs. Lin also knows that Lin Zhiyun is the most favored granddaughter of the Lin family. Her father is the only direct descendant of the Lin family, and her father is humble and kind, and is a husband worthy of trust.
.
This is also the main reason why Mrs. Lin has been firmly opposed to Gu Tingyu marrying Lin Zhiyun.
"Grandma, I understand, I will try my best to avoid meeting Lin Zhiyun."
Mrs. Lin felt relieved when she saw that Leng Shuang could think so.
"You're right if you think so." Mrs. Lin said with a smile: "I can see that Tingyu has feelings for you. I'm afraid that he will be confused by that foxy girl. Now that I see you can be so understanding.
Generally speaking, I feel relieved."
Speaking of this, Mrs. Lin paused and then said: "Tingyu has been stubborn since he was a child. You must not imitate him."
"Grandma, don't worry, I know how to do it." Leng Shuang said with a smile: "It's getting late. Grandma should go back to her room to rest. I asked people to pack some things and prepare to move to the side hall in the outer courtyard.
"
During this time, Mrs. Lin had been accompanying her in the side hall. Mrs. Lin's actions moved her. She wanted to make Mrs. Lin happy.
Mrs. Lin nodded and said: "That's fine. You are a girl after all, and it's not nice to stay in the house all the time. If you don't mind, I would like to give you the position in the side room and let you take charge of the household affairs."
"Thank you, grandma. I know grandma cares about me, so I promise you." Leng Shuang replied obediently.
"Well, grandma wants you to live a good life and doesn't want you to feel wronged." Mrs. Lin sighed and said, "Grandma can't make any decisions for you, she can only respect you."
"Grandma, you don't have to worry about me. I'm not wronged." Leng Shuang said, "I've gotten used to it over the years. I don't care about reputation. I believe brother Tingyu doesn't care either."
Mrs. Lin listened to Leng Shuang's words and nodded happily, "That's right if you think so."
"Grandma, it's getting late, I'll take you out to rest." Leng Shuang said.
"Well, okay."
After seeing off Mrs. Lin, Leng Shuang ordered her mother-in-law to clean up the house. Then she sat in front of the dressing table and looked at herself in the bronze mirror, with a touch of sadness in her eyes.
The Lin family is a prominent family in the capital. Over the years, Leng Shuang has also known her situation. Marrying Gu Tingyu is a shortcut, but she is not willing to accept it.
Gu Tingyu is the male god in her mind. She has wanted to marry him all her life. Even if the final result is death, she will not change her mind.
However, she didn't know if she could wait until Gu Tingyu came back to marry her.
Thinking of this, Leng Shuang's eyes darkened.
Gu Tingyu, I hope you will not forget your promise.
Leng Shuang took a deep breath, turned to look at the box on the table, picked it up, opened it and looked at it. It was a set of ruby jewelry. She knew that this set of ruby jewelry was a dowry left to her by her father and was worth more than five hundred taels.
silver.
Leng Shuang picked up the bracelet, looked at the patterns on it, and couldn't help but sigh. If Gu Tingyu liked it, she would give it to Gu Tingyu without hesitation. However, this was the only thought her father left for her.
.
Leng Shuang looked at the bracelet with sore eyes.
"Miss, my servant will help you put it on." Qiuyue came in carrying a basin.
Leng Shuang glanced at Qiu Yue and nodded: "Okay."
Qiuyue helped Leng Shuang put on the bracelet, carefully arranged her bun, and said, "Miss, you are so beautiful today."
Leng Shuang touched the pearl tassels hanging by her ears, smiled and said, "Yes, the banquet tonight will be very lively."
"Miss, are you really sure?" Qiuyue asked: "This slave looks at the third young master as if he doesn't want to attend the banquet."
Leng Shuang shook his head and said: "Since he agreed, he will definitely go."
Although Gu Tingyu has been avoiding her these years, they have known each other since childhood, and their relationship is much deeper than others.
"Miss, I think you are a little different after you come back this time." Qiuyue said: "You used to be depressed, but these days I find a faint smile on your face, as if you have something troubled in your heart.
It seems like the thing has disappeared.”
Hearing this, Leng Shuang lowered her eyebrows and looked at herself in the mirror.
She laughed self-deprecatingly and said, "Yes, since I returned to Beijing, I have become a lot more lively. Maybe this is because I have found a new way to make myself happy!"
Leng Shuang found that her mood had improved in the past few days. Every time she saw Gu Tingyu in the past, her hands and feet would always be cold and nervous, and she could even tremble uncontrollably. She didn't understand when she became like this.
Looks like.
She thought that this might have something to do with Gu Tingyu, but she couldn't figure out why she fell in love with Gu Tingyu.
"Miss, I think the second young master is quite nice. He is really interested in you." Qiuyue said, "Miss, if you figure it out, just tell General Gu."
Leng Shuang smiled bitterly and said nothing. She didn't dare to go to Gu Tingyu now. Not only was she afraid of hearing Gu Tingyu's rejection, but she was also afraid of hearing what Gu Tingyu said.
She didn't tell anyone about this, not even Gu Tingyu knew about it.
"Okay, I'll go out and get busy first. Miss, please take your time to clean up." Qiuyue said and went out.
Leng Shuang put away all the jewelry.
"Madam, the old lady is here." Nanny Lin knocked on the door and said respectfully: "The old lady asked me to tell you to go to the main hall quickly."
"Okay, I'll be here right away." After Leng Shuang finished speaking, he added: "Pack all these jewelry and seal them up. I want to give Ting Yu a surprise. You send someone to guard here first. I will come later.
.”
"Okay, I understand, slave."
…
At this time, the Lin Mansion was brightly lit and there were many guests coming and going.
Gu Tingyu was sitting in the main hall drinking. He was in a bad mood. On his way back from outside, Leng Shuang suddenly appeared in front of him. He was startled. Then he remembered that Leng Shuang had said that day that she was going to attend the chrysanthemum appreciation banquet.
, and he also saw Leng Shuang wearing a gorgeous dress, looking particularly delicate. This chapter has been completed!