Chapter 347 Visiting

Ruyi led the way, and Lin Yuesha and her two servants headed straight for the Bai residence.

"Miss, I would like to see the methods of the Li sisters."

Qingxing wasn't worried at all. She had seen far too many underhanded tactics in the Lin family mansion in the capital. The sisters' method of framing their own young lady was clearly not clever.

They're just two idiots, don't bother with them.

"Qingxing, Miss's concerns are not unfounded."

The usually lively Qi'er became serious; they could not underestimate their opponents, nor could they look down on anyone.

Bai Dingfeng was merely the son of a prefect, not even worth a hair on the emperor's head, yet he was still swarmed by a group of young ladies.

"Miss, what do you think of Young Master Bai?"

To be on the safe side, Qingxing still asked Lin Yuesha about her intentions and tentatively said, "Young Master Bai is a handsome and talented man. I heard from you that he is one of the top students in Changqing Academy and comes from a decent family. If he passes the imperial examination and becomes an official, he will be able to marry into the family and become an official's wife sooner or later."

Qingxing deliberately spoke favorably of Bai Dingfeng, praising him to the skies.

"Qingxing, haven't you seen any decent, handsome young men in the capital?"

Lin Yuesha raised her head and stared at Qingxing in surprise. Could it be that she had miscalculated and that Qingxing was inexperienced, which was why she had such a high opinion of Bai Dingfeng?

Lin Yuesha gritted her teeth, thinking that Bai Dingfeng was just a foodie who only gave her calligraphy practice books so he could eat her spicy peanuts. He was that simple!

However, this move caused her a lot of trouble. Originally, her stepbrother gave her calligraphy practice books, and she only needed to get up 15 minutes early to practice writing large characters. But because of this foodie, she insisted on practicing for an extra half hour!

Qingxing:......

Qi'er couldn't help but laugh out loud, teasing, "Miss, I can tell you're holding a grudge against Young Master Bai. He also gave you a calligraphy scroll, so why don't you resent him?"

The two people gave each other calligraphy practice books; Lin Yuesha was being hypocritical.

"How can that be the same? My older brother is doing this for my own good, simply hoping I can improve my calligraphy. But Bai Dingfeng is different; he's just trying to curry favor by eating spicy peanuts!"

Unfortunately, the flattery backfired, and Lin Yuesha didn't appreciate it.

Qi'er: ...

Qingxing and Qi'er looked at each other, both needing to process what had happened. They had truly underestimated their master's brainwashing abilities. Even as clever as the young lady was, she ultimately couldn't escape their master's clutches.

The carriage arrived at the Bai residence. Ruyi led the way, heading straight for the main courtyard, where Lin Yuesha came to pay her respects to Bai Youran's mother, Madam Yan.

"Yue Sha is here. I sent someone to your residence yesterday to invite you, only to find out that your cousin got married and you weren't home."

When Madam Yan saw Lin Yuesha, she was very welcoming. She invited Lin Yuesha to sit down with her arms hanging down and ordered her maids and servants to serve tea and snacks.

Several young ladies were sitting on one side below. The Li twins and the Zhao sisters were very well-mannered. They nodded and smiled when they saw Lin Yuesha, which was considered a greeting.

Lin Yuesha didn't take Yan's polite words to heart. She listened to Ruyi's gossip because Bai Dingfeng was also going to the capital to take the imperial examination in the next few days, and Yan planned to arrange a marriage for her son before he left home.

It's no wonder Madam Yan is anxious. The Bai family in the capital is watching closely. Once Bai Dingfeng leaves and the marriage is still undecided, it won't be her turn to make the decision when they arrive in the capital.

Therefore, it would be better to choose a suitable daughter-in-law as soon as possible, someone who is obedient, sensible, and under her control.

Madam Yan has taken a liking to Lin Yuesha, but Lin's nanny is not very willing and she can't get any information out of her. It seems that her former close friend, Madam Qin, has other plans.

She knew Qin Shi's personality very well. Lin Yuesha would inevitably become a stepping stone for Lin Yue'e in the capital and wouldn't be favored much in the Lin family. However, Yan Shi thought of Lin Yuesha's biological father, who was an important official in the court. If she had such a daughter-in-law, she could use her influence to keep Bai Dingfeng in the capital after he passed the imperial examination.

The capital city is rich and powerful, right under the emperor's nose, much better than this godforsaken place in the north.

If it weren't for Qin Shi, marrying Lin Yuesha would definitely be a good match, but considering the situation in the capital, Yan Shi hesitated.

If one cannot marry into the Lin family, then as a second choice, it would be to marry Li Ruoxue to Bai Dingfeng. The Li family promised a dowry of 100,000 taels of silver, which would be a good way to get in on the door.

Madam Yan did not make a final decision. Today, she brought the young ladies in mainly to weigh all aspects and choose the one who would be most beneficial.

Marriage is essentially a bargaining chip in the exchange of benefits, requiring a match in terms of social standing and economic status.

Madam Yan had thought that if her son had a beloved woman in the future, she, as his mother, would not stop him. As long as the woman had a clean background, she would take her into the family as a concubine.

"Moonlight Gauze, this is a new jujube paste cake made by the cook in our household. Do you like it?"

Madam Yan waved her hand, telling Lin Yuesha not to stand on ceremony. She smiled and said, "The girls' school is indeed a good place. My You Ran isn't so impulsive anymore."

"mother……"

Bai Youran gave Lin Yuesha a wink and then acted coquettishly towards her mother.

There were some things she decided to keep secret and didn't tell her mother. Only her mother couldn't understand, thinking that her eldest brother had a choice. In reality, Bai Dingfeng was not worthy of Lin Yuesha at all.

When Lin Yuesha arrives in the capital, she will meet many more people, including many handsome and talented young men.

"Alright, alright, I know you're eager to have tea and chat. I'm just an old man here, and I'm only getting in your way."

Yan waved her hand and teased, "You Ran, take the young ladies to the waterside pavilion for a while. The flowers are in full bloom right now."

The fifth month of the lunar calendar is the best time in the north, with neither too hot nor too cold. Sitting in the waterside pavilion, with a gentle breeze on your face, is very comfortable.

"Madam, standing next to Ruoxue, anyone who didn't know better would think you were Ruoxue's older sister."

Li Ruoxue glared at Lin Yuesha, then immediately put on a smile and flattered Yan Shi, saying that if she wanted to marry Bai Dingfeng, she had to gain Yan Shi's favor.

These past two days, she had been gaining a slight advantage, and last night she had dinner with Madam Yan. Who would have thought that Lin Yuesha would come to her door today?

She was at odds with that little vixen Lin Yuesha and often spoke ill of Lin Yuesha in front of Madam Yan. However, her words had the opposite effect, and Madam Yan's opinion of the little vixen improved.

Thinking of this, Li Ruoxue was furious and realized that she had done something stupid again.

The old nanny who served my mother said that since Madam Yan came from the capital, she couldn't possibly be unaware of her youngest daughter's thoughts. She told her to be more composed in the future, and that this marriage would fall into her lap sooner or later.

A dowry of 100,000 taels is a sum that even the most prominent families in the capital could not afford to provide, enough for her to have a grand wedding!

Li Ruoxue tried her best to tell herself not to take Lin Yuesha to heart, but whenever she saw Lin Yuesha's face, the fire of jealousy in her heart would only burn brighter and brighter.

Shameless little vixen, does she think that befriending Bai Youran will allow her to marry Bai Dingfeng? Bai Gongzi's marriage is not up to Bai Youran to decide. Just wait and see!

"Sister Lin, your cousin got married?"

The group of young ladies headed straight for the waterside pavilion. Zhao Fendie approached Lin Yuesha and struck up a conversation, "Your cousin isn't that old, is she?"

"Um."

Lin Yuesha noticed that Zhao Fendie was acting strangely. After thinking about it, she realized that Bai Dingfeng was indeed a hot commodity in the eyes of women in the North, but that did not include her.