Chapter 121: Dressed in Plain Clothes
Chapter 121: Dressed in Plain Clothes
Who would have thought that I would just enter the courtyard?
I saw two young men who looked like scholars but were full of vigor and vitality sitting in front of the stone table in the yard.
Bai Jing paused and saw the royal sister coming towards him with a tray of tea, vegetables and fruits. He quickly dodged and hid under the grape trellis next to him.
It's too suspenseful...
Fortunately, no one noticed him coming in.
"Lingchuan, I didn't expect that you have become so successful after not seeing you for a few years. I am really happy for Uncle Li Zheng. When you become an official in Kyoto in the future, we must visit each other more often. You see how great this is."
Lin Huaian watched Ji Lingchuan grow up, just like his own child. So, seeing that he can achieve such success now, he is extremely pleased.
"Okay uncle... nephew will definitely come and visit often."
Ji Lingchuan agreed without hesitation, but his eyes were looking around all the time.
Strange... Why haven’t I seen Acai for such a long time?
Li Tingye was also confused. He rushed over after receiving the news, just wanting to meet Miss Lin and confirm it in person.
Is it true that her husband who went south will never come back?
If this is the case, although it is a bit "regrettable", he finally has a glimmer of "hope".
God has mercy on him and finally gave him the opportunity!
But after sitting here for half a day and having two refills of tea, he still didn't get to see Miss Lin.
Moreover, he suddenly realized that this boy named Ji Lingchuan seemed to have bad intentions just like him, and was also planning to target Miss Lin.
He suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis.
Seeing Father Lin smiling and praising Ji Lingchuan, he finally couldn't stand it anymore and couldn't sit still any longer. He suddenly had an idea: "Uncle... Fubao and Kangbao have improved their studies a lot. The two children are very smart. The teachers all said that these two children are talented and have a bright future."
"The two children are still too young. Thank you for your praise, sir."
When Lin Huaian heard this, he smiled modestly and picked up the teapot to fill it up for Li Tingye again.
Li Tingye deliberately pretended to be flattered, took the teacup and took a sip respectfully.
Lin Shiqing, who was sitting in the middle, just smiled foolishly when he saw this and also sipped the herbal tea.
When he put down the teacup, he suddenly thought of something and asked, "Dad, why hasn't my second sister come out yet? Is she asleep? She didn't know the two gentlemen were coming. How about I ask my sister to go in and call her?"
Before Lin Shiqing could finish his words, Li Tingye and Ji Lingchuan's eyes lit up instantly.
Been waiting for so long.
Just waiting for this sentence!
Seeing several pairs of eyes staring at him at the same time, Lin Huaian suppressed his hidden joy and pretended to be calm and said, "Well... it's possible. Let's ask Sister Yu to say hello."
After that, the royal sister was called by the little maid and went to the girl's room.
Seeing this, several people continued to exchange greetings and drink tea.
But Bai Jing saw clearly that the two young men kept stealing glances at the room where Miss Lin was.
No, we have to tell the prince quickly!
It seems that these two young men are very much favored by Lin's father. What will happen if they really kidnap Miss Lin? ? ?
The prince must be going crazy!
Thinking of this, Bai Jing's figure flashed and disappeared in an instant.
In the room.
Lin Acai had actually heard the noise outside a long time ago, but she just didn't want to go out.
Without thinking, she could guess why these two people came here in such a hurry today.
Isn't it just to confirm whether her "husband" is dead or alive and whether he has come back alive?
What an evil thing!
She is a widow with a child. What is there for her to worry about?
The more I think about it, the angrier I get!
Lin Acai simply changed into a plain white dress, without even a pearl hairpin on her head, and followed the royal sister out with a sad face.
Everyone was looking forward to it, with clear eyes gazing in the direction of the person coming from not far away.
But when they really saw Lin Acai's figure, everyone was stunned and became speechless!
"..."
Why is she dressed like this?
Is she openly mourning for her deceased husband?
But they clearly haven't officially gotten married yet, and strictly speaking they are not a real couple, so she doesn't need to make things so difficult for herself.
While everyone was dumbfounded, Lin Acai had already walked closer. She deliberately wiped the corners of her eyes with a white handkerchief of the same color in her hand and apologized, "I'm sorry, guys. I'm really in a bad mood recently and didn't know you two were visiting. Please forgive me and don't make a fuss about it."
After saying that, while the two parties were stunned, Lin Acai skillfully wiped away the tears that did not exist at all with a towel.
"Sister Acai...I am in deep sorrow. The dead cannot be brought back to life. You have to take care of yourself." Ji Lingchuan took a step forward and consoled her softly with a distressed look on his face.
Seeing this, Lin Acai unconsciously moved closer to her cheap father.
She didn't want to get too close to him.
However, he never expected that his cheap father felt that he was an eyesore, so he stepped aside to make a perfect position for Ji Lingchuan, and glanced at him, motioning him to come over quickly.
This is a bit much!
It's a bit inconsiderate of other people's feelings.
Not only Lin Acai couldn't bear to watch it, but Li Tingye was even more aroused by the desire to win. He was quick to seize the initiative and stood over!
He didn't blush or turn pale, and he took advantage of the situation and acted cute: "Thank you, Master Ji, for letting me. I know I have something to ask Miss Lin. Thank you very much."
As soon as these words were spoken, no matter how good-tempered Ji Lingchuan was, he became jealous of this person.
Therefore, in the future, the two officials in the court always had a verbal battle over this matter and stood on the opposite sides of each other without hesitation.
Of course, this is all later story. At the moment, Ji Lingchuan retreated aside in disappointment, looking at Li Tingye's smug look, and he couldn't tell the feeling in his heart.
How come this person seems even more annoying than Ah Cai's late husband? ? ?
Li Tingye: "Miss Lin, please accept my condolences... Don't cry and hurt yourself. There is still a long way to go. We still have to look forward and don't dwell on the gains and losses in front of us..."
Lin Acai said nothing after hearing this. No one knew whether she had heard it or not, but Li Tingye's words went straight to Lin's father's heart - the balance in his heart instantly tilted towards this man.
I thought: If I entrust the second girl to this young man in front of me, it might be a good choice.
He should also be able to treat his precious daughter wholeheartedly and not let her suffer any grievances.
But just as he showed this sign, the next second, his precious daughter poured a bucket of cold water on his head.
"Brother Li...Brother Dachuan, you don't have to persuade me. I have already made up my mind. Since my husband has left me, my heart has also died. For the rest of my life, I just want to raise my child smoothly and I will not marry anyone else!"
"..."
Hearing this, everyone gasped in shock even on such a hot day!
Everyone was scared!
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