Chapter 288 Intercepting

Lin Yuesha thought she would have insomnia, but she slept very well. On the contrary, Chen Shi tossed and turned while making pancakes, and the next day her lower eyelids were bluish-black.

At breakfast, the three of them had mixed feelings and ate very little.

Lin Yuesha wanted to talk to her mother, Chen, about her plans and intentions, but seeing that Chen was exhausted, she swallowed her words.

"Father, Mother, why don't we go to the estate and take a look?"

Yesterday, arrangements were made for the three-person family to settle in, and the construction and renovation of the greenhouse have begun, just waiting for it to come in handy during the winter.

Winter comes early in the north, and Zhuangzi must begin preparations now.

"Yue Sha, I'm taking your mother to the nearby villages today, so I won't go to the estate with you."

Chen cried all night last night, so it wouldn't be good for her to appear in front of the servants like this. Xiao Chenggui thought that he should take her out to relax and, if they could find a suitable place, she could stay for a couple of days before coming back.

At home, Lin Yuesha has to take care of things on her own for now. However, Xiao Chenggui has already sent a message to Xiao Qi, so he is not worried.

"Alright then."

Lin Yuesha understood Xiao Chenggui's meaning and was happy to see it happen. Compared to Chen Shi, Lin Yuesha's mental fortitude was clearly better. After all, as a later transmigrator, Lin Shusheng was practically a stranger to her; she only knew his name and didn't care about whether he was her biological father or not.

However, Lin Yuesha was unhappy that the other party had forcibly intruded into her life.

After the meal, Lin Yuesha went to find Jiang Baozhu, and the two went to the estate together.

“You came to see me yesterday, and I happened to be at the yamen to say goodbye to Xiaoxi.”

Speaking of Xiao Xi, Jiang Baozhu sighed. Actually, Xiao Xi was still a young girl. It was not unforgivable that she had greedy thoughts, but the yamen would not make an exception.

Well, in the past life, Xiao Xi died for her, and in this life, Jiang Baozhu was almost tricked and killed, so it can be considered that she has paid back.

"Sister Yue Sha, is something on your mind?"

Jiang Baozhu asked cautiously, because Longjing said that Lin Yuesha came to visit yesterday, and her eyes were still red.

This worried Jiang Baozhu, but she didn't go to the mansion to disturb her because she returned too late yesterday.

In her mind, Lin Yuesha was always shrewd and rarely bothered by trivial matters. Even when she was by Yuwen Kun's side, Lin Yuesha never seemed uncomfortable at all.

"yes."

She had nothing to hide from her best friend. The conflict with her mother, Chen, was just a minor incident that could be cured by the appearance of her pockmarked face. However, she was now facing a new challenge.

"You mean, your biological father is still alive and has already become a high-ranking official of the third rank in the capital?"

Jiang Baozhu's mouth gaped open, and she couldn't close it for a long time; it was too shocking.

So, Lin Yuesha is the daughter of a high-ranking official of the third rank, and she will be taken to the Lin family mansion in the capital in the future.

"That's ridiculous, isn't it? I don't want to go."

Lin Yuesha was a little irritated. The fact that those people didn't leave and stayed in the prefectural city made her feel uneasy, and she was always worried that something might happen.

"But……"

Jiang Baozhu looked at Lin Yuesha, hesitating to speak.

The other party comes prepared; sometimes it's not as simple as just not wanting to go.

"I know that, so I'd like to see if we can negotiate and delay it a bit."

Lin Yuesha had a headache. People these days value bloodlines a lot. Her own father had sent so many people, which meant that even if they had to snatch or kidnap her, they would take her to the capital.

If the other party resorts to underhanded tactics, Lin Yuesha will find herself in a very passive position.

Therefore, it's best to be able to discuss it and delay it, allowing her to prepare.

If it could be delayed until next spring, that would be ideal, as it would coincide with her planned trip to Beijing.

“I always felt something was strange about someone who had been out of contact for more than ten years suddenly appearing.”

Jiang Baozhu tapped her fingers on the small table. She thought it best to send someone to the capital to inquire about the situation.

Knowing yourself and your enemy means that you won't be completely unprepared when you arrive in the capital.

“Sister Baozhu, you’re right.”

That's the logic, and that's the situation, but when exactly to go to the capital, and where her father's bottom line lies, Lin Yuesha is forced to continue testing the old woman.

That old woman must be the head housekeeper of the Lin family, and someone they deeply trust.

However, experience matters, and Lin Yuesha was unsure if she could handle that person.

Sigh, if only she still had that pockmarked face, maybe she could have solved her problem.

She needs him again, so why isn't he showing up?

As the two were talking, the carriage entered the main street and happened to meet the carriage of the Bai family ahead.

"Miss Lin, please wait."

Ruyi opened the carriage door, jumped down from the carriage, and called out.

"Sister Ruyi, are you looking for me?"

Lin Yuesha opened the car window and asked in surprise.

"It is my young lady who invites you to her residence for a chat."

Ruyi wiped her sweat with a handkerchief. She had already gone to the manor, only to find it empty. Helpless, she inquired about the location of the estate Lin Yuesha had bought, intending to go find her.

Ruyi also felt that it would be impolite to come to the door so abruptly without sending an invitation, but this was the lady's wish, and as a servant, she could only obediently follow orders.

"when?"

Seeing Ruyi's anxious expression, Lin Yuesha frowned and asked.

Deliberately ambushing and intercepting them on the road is not Bai Youran's style.

"If you don't have anything urgent to attend to, it's best to do it now."

Ruyi took out a handkerchief to wipe her sweat. Someone as shrewd as Lin Yuesha was definitely not easy to fool. She conveyed her meaning and told the truth.

“Sister Yue Sha, since that’s the case, I’ll go by myself.”

Jiang Baozhu saw through the trick and was very understanding.

Lin Yuesha pondered for a moment, nodded, and jumped off the carriage with Bai Cha in her arms, then got into the Bai family's carriage.

"Sister Ruyi, to be honest, the person who wants to see me isn't Sister Bai, is she?"

In the car, Ruyi was pouring tea when Lin Yuesha's words caused Ruyi's hand to slip, spilling scalding hot water onto her hand.

"It still can't be hidden from Miss Lin."

Ruyi withdrew her hand and quickly found some cold water, immersing it in it; she had just been lost in thought.

Bai Youran is currently learning etiquette and is preparing to go to the girls' school on the first day of the fourth lunar month, which is equivalent to being confined to her home.

This morning, a group of people came to our mansion. I heard they were from the capital. One of the old women recognized my mistress, and the two chatted happily.

I don't know what they said, but when Lin Yuesha was mentioned, the lady wanted to invite her over.

“You don’t recognize the maids and servants around Madam, so Madam sent me over, using our young lady’s name, to ambush you.”

Ruyi made a point of explaining that Bai Youran had no choice; what she did this time was indeed impolite.

"I see."

Lin Yuesha understood Ruyi's words in just a few words. The Bai family, led by Madam Yan, lived in the capital and must have frequented the city. It was normal for them to know the maids and servants of the Lin family.

However, Lin Yuesha sensed something was amiss when she wondered if these servants had gone to the Bai residence to put pressure on her.