Transmigrated to ancient times into a remarried family, the home was dilapidated, the roof leaked, the birth mother was a pushover, the stepfather was sickly, and the stepbrother was a well-known p...
Chapter 833 Remove the word "possibly"
"The setbacks are only temporary. You must not reveal your true abilities, so that you can be of great use in the future."
Lin Yuesha is dead, and there is no one like her in Daqi anymore. Unless Lin Yuesha had twin sisters, no one else could look exactly like her.
Miaoyin got a good deal; once she became the wife of the city lord of Sishui City, her status would be unattainable.
"Never forget your family; they are all in the hands of adults. Think carefully before you speak."
Miaoyan's mother and aunt were old friends for many years, so they took care of Miaoyin. Miaoyan was reminding herself that even if she gained Yuwen Kun's favor, she was only taking advantage of Lin Yuesha, and she should not be arrogant.
"I know that."
Lin Yuesha nodded, knowing that saying more would only lead to more mistakes.
Helian Cheng has big ambitions. He wants to help Miaoyin rise to power and become the wife of the city lord of Sishui City so that he can use her for his own purposes more quickly. Little does he know that Miaoyin's actions have already aroused Yuwen Kun's suspicion.
"Yuwen Kun's guards are still at the door. Let's hurry up and come back quickly."
The old woman walked ahead, and Lin Yuesha paused for a moment before instinctively following.
The two went to the kitchen where miscellaneous items were stored. The old woman moved one of the blue bricks, revealing the entrance to the tunnel.
Helian Cheng was like a groundhog, digging all sorts of messy tunnels inside the mansion.
He disappeared from the kitchen so that Yuwen Kun's guards outside the door wouldn't suspect anything.
Lin Yuesha silently memorized the tunnel. No wonder the old woman and the strong man disappeared as soon as they went out to deliver food to Xu Da. There must be a tunnel that leads directly to the dungeon where Xu Da was.
The tunnel was narrow and cramped, but it seemed to have been built many years ago, with blue bricks inlaid on the walls. Along the way, Lin Yuesha saw several stone chambers, their doors tightly closed and locked.
"Miaoyin, I've taken a liking to a girl and we feel quite compatible, but Jing Er doesn't seem to like her."
The old woman had watched Miaoyin grow up since she was a child, and the two were very familiar with each other, chatting casually. The "Jing Er" she mentioned was her son, the burly man who had groped her.
"The one who sang a little tune yesterday?"
Lin Yuesha continued the conversation, "She's so beautiful, no wonder Brother Jing took a liking to her."
"You mean Miss Yunduo? I've taken a liking to Yunxiang."
The old woman talked on and on. At first, she also had her eye on Yunduo. Later, she learned from Yunxiang that Yunduo was a relative of Granny Hua and had been carefully cultivated and controlled for many years.
With careful nurturing, she was definitely aiming for a high-class family. This vixen, eager to climb into someone's bed, immediately tarnished the old lady's impression of Yunduo.
Lin Yuesha twitched her lips. Yunxiang was clever; she even knew how to climb to the top by stepping on her.
"Besides, Miss Yunduo is too delicate and timid. Those scoundrels scared her half to death. She's not suitable to be my daughter-in-law."
Helian Cheng had many enemies, and it was common for them to come to his door. The people in his household were already calm and unfazed.
In comparison, Yunxiang had no parents, brought a large dowry, and most importantly, she had a sincere heart and fell in love with her son at first sight.
The old woman looked smug; she was about to have a wonderful daughter-in-law.
"When are you going to hold a wedding for Brother Jing? I wonder if I'll be able to attend the wedding banquet."
After Lin Yuesha finished speaking, she sighed again, knowing that she would be going to the north with Yuwen Kun, far away from her homeland, and would not see her family for many years.
“A woman cannot leave her home once she gets married. Apart from her heterochromia, Lord Yuwen is quite handsome.”
The color of Yuwen Kun's eyes was a taboo subject, but the old woman didn't say much about it.
Along the way, Lin Yuesha silently marked the path, and after about fifteen minutes, she arrived at Helian Cheng's study.
"My lord, I came to look for you last night, but you were not at home."
Lin Yuesha lowered her head and spoke humbly. She didn't want to look at Helian Cheng's face. The person in front of her was neither male nor female, and Lin Yuesha's interaction with Helian Cheng became extremely strange.
"Miaoyin, you're not being suspected, are you?"
Once Yuwen Kun suspects Miaoyin, he will first remain calm and try to obtain information from her.
If Helian Cheng wasn't mistaken, the other party would definitely be interested in knowing where his treasure was hidden.
Once the subtle nuances are revealed, there's no need to continue the performance.
“Yuwen Kun did not suspect his subordinates, however…”
Lin Yuesha drew out her words. Facing Helian Cheng, she was afraid of making a mistake by speaking too quickly, so she deliberately delayed for a while to sort out her thoughts.
"But what? He wants to have sex with you?"
If necessary, it's only right to sacrifice oneself; Yuwen Kun didn't see anything wrong with that.
No man is immune to lust, especially when it comes to Qi Heng's beloved woman. For Yuwen Kun, Qi Heng's defeated foe, this might hold a different meaning.
"I heard that Qi Heng once secretly hid in Yuwen Kun's lair under the guise of a schoolteacher, and Yuwen Kun was completely unaware of it."
Helian Cheng took a sip of water. Qi Heng was omnipresent, and he suspected that there might be Qi Heng's spies in the mansion.
Lin Yuesha really wanted to tell Helian Cheng, "Be more confident, and eliminate the possibility."
Not only that, but she and her husband had secretly met several times at Helian Cheng's residence.
"Yuwen Kun instructed his subordinates to prepare dinner and even asked them if they had any requests."
Imagine if Miaoyin were Lin Yuesha herself, what would she most want to do? It would definitely be to rescue Xu Da.
Therefore, in order to make the charade real, Lin Yuesha should be allowed to visit the dungeon more often.
"It is said that Lin Yuesha is not a selfish person, but rather very loyal. She will definitely mention this matter."
Lin Yuesha said a few good words for herself and successfully gained Helian Cheng's approval.
"Miaoyin, you did a good job."
After a moment's thought, Helian Cheng gave his approval.
He had always felt something was missing, but Miaoyin's words were a wake-up call. Since Miaoyin was pretending to be Lin Yuesha, he had to unconsciously immerse himself in the role.
The highest level of disguise is to forget who you are.
"While you're by Yuwen Kun's side, has he made any other moves?"
Helian Cheng cut to the chase and asked the key question.
"Not for now, but Yuwen Kun is too demanding, enslaving his subordinates to be cooks. What if..."
Let's not beat around the bush; Lin Yuesha doesn't want to do hard labor.
She felt happy cooking for her family, but cooking for Yuwen Kun made her despise herself. She was submitting to his power and flattering him, like recognizing a thief as her father.
She requested that Helian Cheng arrange for a skilled cook to come, so as not to expose the deception.
This was also a move that Lin Yuesha and Qi Heng had discussed. There was an old restaurant in Jinyuguan, and the cook there was Qi Heng's subordinate. They could take this opportunity to arrange for her to enter the mansion.
Having someone in the kitchen who can provide support at any time effectively prevents one's identity from being leaked.
"You can go down now."
Helian Cheng did not agree immediately, but Lin Yuesha estimated that the matter was almost certain.
After leaving the kitchen, Lin Yuesha noticed that Yuwen Kun had not returned. Taking this opportunity, she suggested that she wanted to visit Xu Da in the dungeon.
"You've arrested me, and I've only seen my cousin once so far. It's not too much to ask that I bring him some food, is it?"
Lin Yuesha made a small basket and winked at the old lady, implying that everything was Helian Cheng's doing.