Chapter 357 I Didn't Say Anything

Qingxing's words enlightened Li Ruoxue. If she had used the same methods on Bai Dingfeng, the two might have been engaged long ago!

Young Master Bai possesses the air of a scholar, is handsome, and highly talented; he has a promising future and is simply the ideal husband for all the young ladies.

"If you marry Young Master Bai, you must not offend my young lady."

Qi'er chimed in, mentally assessing the likelihood of success. She and Qingxing didn't think Li Ruoxue was easily fooled, but Lin Yuesha was quite certain.

When a woman falls in love, she loses all sense of reason. Moreover, Li Ruoxue herself was not clear-headed, single-mindedly wanting to marry Bai Dingfeng, and considering everything from Bai Dingfeng's perspective.

"Sister, if you marry Young Master Bai and go to the capital with him in the future, you will still need Lin Yuesha's help!"

Although Lin Yuesha's status in the north was not very high, things were different when she arrived in the capital.

Li Ruoshuang understood this, and the two sisters had to think further ahead. Lin Yuesha still had great value to them; their previous misunderstanding had led them to act foolishly.

"We've given them money, can we really just wipe the slate clean?"

Li Ruoshuang was certain again that she was afraid Lin Yuesha would take the money and then report her to the authorities, causing the two sisters to lose both their money and their reputation. If all the previous losses were disregarded, this money could be used as a stepping stone to the Lin family in the capital, so it wouldn't be a bad deal.

"certainly."

Even if she was given money, it wouldn't stop her. Lin Yuesha thought to herself, she almost lost her life, did she think money could buy her life? Her life was just as valuable as her face.

“If you don’t believe me, I swear I will not report you to the authorities, nor will I cause you sisters any trouble in private.”

Lin Yuesha spoke sincerely, and it was consistent with her money-grubbing ways. After discussing it, the Li sisters actually believed her.

However, the two of them couldn't come up with 20,000 taels of silver, so they made up the difference with jewelry, which Lin Yuesha tacitly agreed to.

"Lin Yuesha, you're already engaged, so why does Young Master Bai still look at you with such respect? Don't tell me it's because of your stepbrother."

The money was handed over to Lin Yuesha, and Qingxing and Qi'er were responsible for counting it and estimating the value of the replacement jewelry. The jewelry would be sent to the black market to be sold, and the total value might not reach 20,000 taels.

However, Lin Yuesha didn't want to dwell on it anymore; she had another move to make.

"That's because Young Master Bai especially likes my spicy peanuts, that's why."

After Lin Yuesha finished speaking, she deliberately emphasized as she looked at Li Ruoxue and said, "I didn't say anything."

Leaving the Li residence with the money, Lin Yuesha was content. Only money could soothe the wounds in her heart, and the shock was instantly forgotten.

"The Li sisters are simple-minded and easy to fool."

Qingxing sighed, not only that, but watching her young mistress fleece the sheep was also very satisfying. After savoring the moment, she asked, "Are you sure the Li sisters understand?"

"What the two sisters do is none of our business."

Lin Yuesha smiled innocently. She didn't say anything, nor did she encourage the Li sisters to scheme against Bai Dingfeng.

"Poor Young Master Bai."

Qi'er covered her mouth, thinking how difficult it was to get some peanuts, and how she had ended up sacrificing herself.

"What's there to pity about him? If it weren't for him, would I be so unlucky?"

Lin Yuesha immediately retorted, saying that everyone says a woman's reputation is more important than her life, how could Bai Dingfeng, a scholar, not know this? Yet he still did as he pleased, showing no regard for her reputation. Every time they met, Bai Dingfeng would flirt with her.

Furthermore, if something were to happen, it would be the woman who suffers; the times are unjust.

As for Li Ruoxue, she has committed murder and arson, so what is scheming against Bai Dingfeng?

"Your words are implying that Li Ruoxue can marry into the Bai family as long as she uses certain methods."

Qingxing puffed out her cheeks. What she said was true, but the young lady wouldn't admit it.

"Was that what I said? Wasn't it you who reminded her to use underhanded tactics?"

Lin Yuesha shook her head. She never said it was her!

Qingxing:......

How shameless of you, Miss! No wonder you're the master's sister! She decided to remain silent and wait for the day when Miss defeats the master.

With the money in hand, Lin Yuesha was completely satisfied. Just a few months ago, she had risked her life to hang herself, but all she could get was two taels of silver. Now, things were completely different.

The next day, Lin Yuesha brought an eight-treasure box to the Bai residence, using it as an excuse to visit Madam Yan.

Unexpectedly, Yan Shi and Bai Youran were extremely surprised to see Lin Yuesha arrive.

"Sister Yue Sha, what's wrong with you..."

Bai Youran couldn't hide her feelings. Compared to Yan Shi, the old fox was much more composed.

“I left your residence yesterday and heard that your mother was not feeling well, so I came to visit her today.”

Lin Yuesha greeted Yan Shi with great politeness.

"But……"

Bai Youran was about to speak when her mother, Madam Yan, interrupted her, pulling Lin Yuesha into a warm conversation and making no mention of yesterday's events.

“You Ran, why don’t you go for a walk in the garden with Yue Sha? All the flowers in the garden bloomed overnight yesterday. You two are so young and tender, you should pick a flower to wear.”

Yan sensed something was wrong but didn't show it, her aim being to get Lin Yuesha away.

When Bai Youran led Lin Yuesha to the back garden, she couldn't help but ask, "What's going on here, Yuesha? Why are you here?"

"Did I come at the wrong time?"

Lin Yuesha said apologetically, "I learned yesterday that your mother was dizzy, and I thought that given our relationship, it would be very impolite of me to pretend I didn't know."

"No, where's my older brother?"

In the morning, a maidservant, claiming to be Lin Yuesha's maidservant, came to the mansion to deliver a letter to Bai Dingfeng, saying that Xiao Qi had invited Bai Dingfeng to discuss scholarship.

“My older brother said that was your maid, and he rushed off because she made spicy peanuts.”

Bai Youran had never seen that maid before, which was a bit strange, as she assumed that Lin Yuesha's family had bought another servant.

"No, my older brother was reading a book before I left."

Li Ruoxue was indeed taking it seriously, coming up with new methods so quickly, and she really put her mind on Bai Dingfeng. Lin Yuesha asked curiously, "Who is the maid who came? My family only has a few maids, do you recognize them all?"

The rest of them stayed on the estate; it was impossible for them to run to the Bai family to deliver the message.

"Something's not looking good."

Bai Youran thought of something, lowered her eyes and pondered, and roughly understood a few things.

Bai Youran knew that the Li sisters had plotted against Lin Yuesha yesterday, but when she saw that Qingxing had switched the rice dumplings, she did not stop them. She thought it would be better if the Li sisters were embarrassed, as she did not want Li Ruoxue to be her sister-in-law.

This made her mother waver, and she started to have designs on Lin Yuesha again.

Although she knew that her elder brother Bai Dingfeng was not a good match for Lin Yuesha in some ways, Bai Youran had her own selfish reasons and preferred Lin Yuesha. Before Yan Shi could even plot against Lin Yuesha, trouble broke out in the backyard of the house, and Li Ruoxue tricked Bai Dingfeng into going there.

"Maybe I should go home and ask my older brother. Maybe it's the young master Bai he's looking for."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuesha stood up to take her leave, but Bai Youran, anxious, did not try to stop her.

Mother is not going to resolve this matter, and it's already quite obvious. I just hope there's still time and that my elder brother won't fall into her trap.

Otherwise, if the Li family turns the tables on them, the Li and Bai families will have no choice but to arrange a marriage between them.