The Zhang family sent someone to invite Mrs. Lin to come over. It was nothing serious, they just wanted to have a chat.
Mrs. Zhang is one of the few friends of Mrs. Lin. She is kind-hearted and admires Mrs. Lin very much. Therefore, after decades of dating, there has never been any awkwardness. In the sons' generation, the marriage was not successful due to some combination of circumstances.
, Originally, I wanted to marry the third son of the Zhang family, the grandson, to Lin Zhirong.
As a result, the Zhang family had not yet made a decision. As soon as Mr. Zhang saw Lin Zhixiu, he wanted to marry her.
The Zhang family felt that the original person they were talking about was Lin Zhirong, and it would be disrespectful to replace him now, so they had to give up.
Mrs. Zhang felt a little guilty, so she kept trying to show her kindness to Mrs. Lin.
Mrs. Lin was also sorry that the marriage failed, but she didn't want to lose friends because of it, so she made excuses to move around more to show that she didn't care.
Lin Zhirong was depressed because of the poisonous snake incident. She went to Qiulin Court several times, but she didn't see Lin Tang. Her brother vented his anger on her, resulting in being beaten, and Lin Zhirong felt a little guilty. Her affair with the third son of the Zhang family didn't work out...
...I felt happy and angry at the same time. Zhang family, where could she go? I told Mrs. Huang, and Mrs. Huang understood and found a reason for her to refuse.
So when we set out, only Mrs. Lin took sisters Lin Zhixiu and Lin Zhiying with her.
When they arrived at the second gate of the Zhang family, Mrs. Zhang sent her daughter-in-law Wang to pick up Mrs. Lin. Wang was also a very nice person. When she saw Old Mrs. Lin, she was all smiles: "Old lady, are you well? My mother-in-law is waiting for you in the back hall.
I’ve said it twice already.”
When Mrs. Lin heard this, she also laughed, and the group walked inside.
The Zhang family lived a good life, and they were from a literary background. The yard was not gorgeous, but it was quite stylish. Not long after entering the second gate, there were several stone sculptures on the roadside. Lin Zhixiu looked at them freshly and stopped for a while.
Until Dongyun reminded, "Girl, the old lady has gone far away."
Lin Zhixiu said, "Oh, let's go too!"
As soon as I turned around the Moon Gate, a little girl hurriedly came next to me, and I almost bumped into her twice.
The girl quickly saluted and apologized, "I'm sorry, Miss, I didn't see you! You deserve to die..."
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "Nothing, no collision! Just go and do your work!"
The girl quickly finished her salute and hurried away.
Lin Zhixiu and Dongyun were about to leave when they found a letter on the ground.
Dongyun quickly picked it up.
Lin Zhixiu said, "Maybe it was that girl who dropped it!"
Dongyun said, "Do you want me to chase you?"
Lin Zhixiu looked at Old Mrs. Lin and his party who had walked away, "Put it away first. If it doesn't work, give it to Mrs. Zhang later. We have been delayed for a long time and can't catch up with them. We don't know which house we went to. It's not polite to look around."
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Dongyun said, "Yes. This envelope, eh? Mr. Zheng opened it personally..."
Lin Zhixiu took it and said, "Mr. Zheng? This name seems familiar... ah?!"
Isn’t this the excellent fiancé of Wenhua County Lord!
Lin Zhixiu looked at the beautiful handwriting and couldn't help but feel a little excited. She calmly told Dongyun, "Look around!"
Dongyun understood and looked to see if anyone was coming or going.
Lin Zhixiu made a prompt decision, held the letter to her mouth and breathed a few times. The edges softened, and she quickly opened it from the seal. She glanced at ten lines, reading from beginning to end.
Then he pursed his lips and smiled...and there's this!
Thinking of the way Lord Wenhua looked at me...what? The opportunity jumped into my hand!
She said to Dongyun, "Oh, your girl's good luck is unstoppable! Picking up a letter at random may be a good opportunity! But...you still have to plan something! Oh, girl
I’ve worked really hard!”
I put it in as it was, pinched the seal, and put it in my purse.
Dongyun chuckled as he looked at his girl's pretentiousness.
Mrs. Zhang greeted her at the door of the house. When she saw Mrs. Lin, she smiled and said, "It's quite early today. Oops, what's the matter? I heard there's a snake in the house?"
Old Mrs. Lin was speechless, "Oh, don't mention it. It was all because Zhan'er was naughty and brought such a thing back to play with, but ended up not closing it properly and ran out. It frightened the master's bird and Mao'er fell out of the cage. It was really...
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Mrs. Zhang said, "Haha! Alas, today's young people don't know what to do. I heard a few days ago that there are people raising wolves! You said it's fair to play an eagle. Raising wolves? It's really free!"
Zhang Pei was waiting for sister Lin Zhixiu. When he saw her, he pulled Lin Zhixiu and asked, "Sister Xiu, did you keep the blanket I brought you?"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Keep it, you really need to take it with you, it's cold over there at night!"
Lin Zhiying and Lin Zhifei looked at the two of them muttering with envy.
Zhang Pei said, "I have a few sisters at home now. Come over here and I will introduce them to you!"
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "Aren't you the only girl in your family?!"
Zhang Pei said, "I have cousins, and my aunt at home also has nieces and so on!" The four of them took leave and went out with the two old ladies. Zhang Pei whispered in Lin Zhixiu's ear, "Come back to Princess Heqing's house.
We haven’t met yet, have we?”
Lin Zhixiu said, "Yes, I haven't seen it yet!"
Zhang Pei said, "What happened last time scared me. I heard that Miss Liu has returned to her hometown."
Lin Zhixiu said, "Oh? What a poor girl!"
Zhang Pei said, "Isn't it? I heard that Princess Jingping's family also gave a lot of things to the Liu family. It was said that they did not take good care of their guests! But the Liu family was afraid of trouble and sent her away directly. I haven't even returned yet.
I have been afraid for a long time, and my grandmother said that from now on, let me avoid... those people!"
Lin Zhixiu nodded, "Yeah! After all, our identity is here, so we all have to hide."
Zhang Pei said, "Humph, you have such a high status and you actually do things like this! Fortunately you went out that day, the look in her eyes... was really scary!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Okay, let's pay attention in the future. Don't always think about these unhappy people!"
"Because of this, Qiu Lie and my grandmother almost refused to let me go!" Zhang Pei was unhappy.
Lin Zhixiu said, "Let's go and stay away from the big shots and play our own game."
Zhang Pei agreed.
In the small living room next to it, several girls were chatting.
Zhang Pei smiled as soon as he walked in, "Look who's here? This is my good sister Lin Zhixiu! And her sister..."
Lin Zhiying and Lin Zhifei looked at each other and smiled bitterly. Their identities were "her younger sister".
Several girls stood up to greet him.
Zhang Pei said, "Sister Xiu, this is my cousin Zhao Yuan and Zhao Fang from my aunt's family."
Lin Zhixiu said, "I met Miss Zhao Yuan last time."
Zhao Yuan smiled, "Yes, Miss Lin, the circle is so small, let's join together!"
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "No, it's fate!"
Zhao Yuan liked Lin Zhixiu even more when he saw how good-looking and kind she was. But when Zhao Fang saw this beautiful person, he felt a little sad in his heart and face.
A girl said, "Miss Lin, we met at Princess Qing's house last time."
Lin Zhixiu said, "I have an impression. The girl wore a white skirt last time, which was very impressive."
The girl was very happy after hearing this, "I am Liu Wanting, the niece of Pei'er's third aunt. From now on, we can often play together."
Zhang Pei was very happy to see the lively atmosphere: "This is my grandniece, Ling Chan and Ling Li."
Lingchan?
Lin Zhixiu recalled that when she saw the letter just now, there was no name, only a cicada painted at the end. It turned out to be her?!
Lingchan has an oval face, two beautiful eyebrows, looks very decent, and is well-dressed. She smiled and greeted Lin Zhixiu, "Miss Lin!"
Looking at this generous spirit, there is no hint of sadness or unwillingness expressed in the letter.
Fang Li didn't look as good as her sister. Her eyes were heavy when she looked at people, but she didn't speak.
Zhang Pei said, "Sister Zhixiu has been in the capital for so long, but she hasn't been to my house yet!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Yes! But I don't seem to be idle, and I don't know what I am busy with!"
Zhang Pei laughed so hard after hearing this that she didn't know why she was laughing. "There are few girls in my family, so my grandmother, mother and aunts all like girls. When they don't last long, they take these sisters to play with."
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Everyone sat drinking tea and laughing.
Suddenly, Young Master Zhang arrived with his two younger brothers, followed by a servant carrying a small basket of pears.
When he came in, he immediately spotted Lin Zhixiu. He glanced at it and quickly lowered his eyes. His mother told him that it was impossible to deal with this girl. Originally, he didn't think so, but he didn't expect it.
She came to the house today.
When the girls in the room saw him coming, their faces turned red with joy.
Young Master Zhang said, "Sister, my friend Zhuangzi has brought some new fruits. My brother has sent some over. You can entertain the sisters to eat..."
Zhang Pei was very happy, "Thank you, brother, it's so fresh!"
Zhao Fang said, "Thank you, third brother. Eating pears in this weather is the best way to nourish your lungs!"
Young Master Zhang said, "You're welcome." He looked at Lin Zhixiu from the corner of his eye. Lin Zhixiu was standing there with a smile. She was so beautiful! She couldn't help but break out in sweat again.
Ling Li looked at Young Master Zhang and then at Ling Chan. He didn't know what he was thinking...
There was a lot of talking and laughing here, so no one noticed that there was a girl secretly standing at the door, her face turned pale, she glanced at Ling Chan and went out.
When Lin Zhixiu took a look, wasn't this the girl who almost hit him just now?
When Ling Chan saw it, her eyes changed slightly, she stood up quietly and walked out, unhurriedly.
Several girls were talking around Mr. Zhang, but no one paid attention.
But not long after, someone outside shouted, "What are you telling the girl?!"
Zhang Pei was startled, "What's wrong?" She was enthusiastic and stood up quickly.
Lin Zhixiu also pretended to be worried and stood up and walked out. Lingli didn't react so quickly, but she moved quickly and squeezed Lin Zhixiu and ran to the front.
When they looked outside, they saw that girl holding Ling Chan, and another girl standing in front of them, staring at them hard.
The girl holding Lingchan had tears on her face, and Lingchan looked pale.
Lingli and Zhang Pei arrived at the same time. Lingli looked unhappy and said to Lingchan, "What's wrong with you?"
The little girl next to her said, "Second Miss, this girl didn't know what she said to the eldest lady just now. The eldest lady looked pale and felt a little dizzy."
Lingli stared at the crying little girl and said, "You damn girl, what did you say that made her so scared?!"
Lin Zhixiu took a look and realized that this Lingli was really not a fuel saver. He must have sent a girl to keep an eye on him, right?!
Don't disturb me until the matter is understood... Lin Zhixiu said to Zhang Pei, "Let's help Miss Lingchan into the house first!"
Only then did Zhang Pei react, "Oh yes, come on, Sister Chan, follow me into the house first."
It's probably because Lingchan couldn't figure out how to face such a situation, so she just pretended to be dizzy.
Everyone half-supported and half-carried her into the house.
Mr. Zhang didn't want to stay any longer. He first glanced at Lin Zhixiu, and then said to his sister, "I'll go to my mother's place and talk quietly. If Miss Ling doesn't get better, she must go and ask a doctor." He and several others
The girl said goodbye and left.
Zhang Pei quickly nodded in agreement.
After entering the house, Ling Chan was half-lying there.
Lingli was still questioning the girl, "What did you say?!"
Lin Zhixiu walked up to Lingchan, raised her voice and asked, "Miss Ling, how are you?"
Zhang Pei also asked, "How's it going? Is it dizziness?" Lingchan sweated a lot and felt extremely desperate. She finally found a gap and sent him a letter. Unexpectedly, the letter was lost, and the little girl searched all the way.
If I didn’t find it, what would I do if someone else found it? What if my stepmother and stepsister found out?
Is there any way for me to survive?
What can I do?
She was so panicked that she opened her eyes. When Zhao Yuan saw it, he quickly asked, "How are you, Chan'er? We've already sent someone to call the doctor."
Lingchan nervously clasped her hands together and said, "It's okay."
Ling Li came over and stood in front of Ling Chan, staring straight at her, "Sister, what's wrong?" His voice was also very gloomy.
Lingchan heard her stepsister ask, but couldn't answer...
Lin Zhixiu said, "Sister Pei'er, please choose another room for everyone to sit in. Don't surround her like this. First, let someone make a cup of warm water with honey. Let her stay quietly for a while. Anyway, the doctor will come soon. Everyone is like this
Asking questions all over the place made her even more uncomfortable."
Zhang Pei said, "Sister Xiu is right. Sister Cicada, please stay here for a while. Here comes the honey water. Take a few sips first. Don't worry, someone has gone to call the doctor. Everyone, follow me!"
Lingli felt something was wrong and refused to leave. "I'm not worried, sister, just wait here!"
Lin Zhixiu said, "Miss Ling is not worried, so why don't you go check out the honey water? It shouldn't be too hot. It's useless for you to stay here! Let her be quiet for a while."
Zhang Pei most listened to Lin Zhixiu's words: "Yes, Sister Li, come on!" She stretched out her hand to pull her.
Ling Li glanced at Ling Chan and followed.
Instead, Lin Zhixiu and the little girl were the only ones left in the room. Lin Zhixiu walked up to her and said, "Miss Ling, you may be a little cold lying down like this. Please cover yourself with this cloak first."
The little girl's eyes were swollen from crying, and she didn't dare to say anything at this time, so she helped cover them up.
Lingchan forced a smile and said, "Thank you very much." Lin Zhixiu said, "Ah, I forgot, I have some candy in my purse. If you eat one, it might be fine. Sometimes, people get dizzy if they don't eat for a long time.
. Look, it’s like this candy.”
Lin Zhixiu took out the letter. When Lingchan read it, her eyes widened and finally became bright. When the little girl saw it, she almost screamed!
Lingchan suddenly stuffed the letter into Lin Zhixiu's purse quickly and said, "Thank you, Miss Lin. Please keep this candy for me first. I'll drink the bee water first. If it doesn't work, I'll ask you to go." Her eyes
Looking at Lin Zhixiu, he was begging.
Lin Zhixiu was a little confused and heard Dongyun outside saying, "Huh? Why are you here?!"
A voice replied, "Oh...I'm worried about my young lady."
Dongyun said, "Didn't your lady go to see the honey water? It's over there, come!" There was a sound of footsteps and they left.
Lingchan looked at the door with hatred in her eyes, then turned to her and said, "Miss Lin, please do me a favor. Keep it for me first."
Lin Zhixiu smiled and said, "Okay. I'll do the work, so Miss Ling can rest assured."
Lingchan said, "Thank you for your kindness. Lingchan escaped this disaster. Girl, whatever you say will be yours."
Lin Zhixiu said, "You don't have to think about me now. If I cross-examine this girl later, what will she say?"
Ling Chan blinked... thinking of Ling Li's methods...
Lin Zhixiu said, "Do you have anything on you? Just say that the little girl was lost and has not been found!"
Lingchan quickly grabbed the jade cicada pendant from her neck and said, "This is what my mother left for me. Please help me collect it. I will thank you greatly if I look back!"
Lin Zhixiu received the bag and stood up, "I hope to have a mutually beneficial relationship with the girl! The future is long, don't worry!"