Chapter 33: Distant Relatives Are Not as Good as Close Neighbors
Qi Shuo's lips couldn't help but rise.
Miss Lin Er is very kind.
"I heard something happened in your house. Do you need help?" the young man asked gently.
"It's been resolved. Thank you for your concern, Your Highness." Lin Hao remained expressionless, but was a little surprised in his heart.
I never realized before that Prince Jing is such a kind-hearted person.
"That's good. If you need any help in the future, Miss Lin Er, please feel free to ask."
As if fearing misunderstanding, the young man calmly explained, "A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. Father and Mother always taught us brothers and sisters to get along well with our neighbors and help each other."
Changshun fell into deep thought: Did the prince and princess say this?
When Lin Hao heard this, he found it exactly what he wanted.
Neighbors should get along with each other in a friendly manner and help each other. If she makes some efforts to help Prince Jing's Mansion avoid the ending of the previous life in the future, Prince Jing will not think too much about it.
"Your Highness is right. A distant relative is not as good as a close neighbor. By the way, is Your Highness feeling better?"
Lin Hao's approval and concern deepened Qi Shuo's smile: "Much better——"
"Miss, it's hot outside." Baozhu interrupted in a stiff voice.
Lin Hao smiled at Qi Shuo and said, "I'll go in first."
"Miss Lin, take care."
After watching Lin Hao walk into the general's mansion, Qi Shuo walked towards Prince Jing's mansion and arrived at the mansion in the blink of an eye.
There's no way, the two houses are too close.
"Miss Lin's maid is so funny. She keeps staring at the prince, as if you are going to do something to Miss Lin." Even after returning to the yard, Changshun was still standing up for his master.
Qi Shuo took the soft towel handed to him by Chang Ning and washed his hands. He said calmly, "Chang Ning, please hand over your duties to Chang Shun."
Chang Ning was stunned, then responded loudly: "Yes!"
Who would want to stay at home and get bored when they can go out with the prince to eat, drink and have fun?
Changshun was struck by lightning. He stared at Qi Shuo as he walked into the inner room and grabbed Changning's wrist.
"Tell me, what kind of magic potion did you secretly feed the prince?"
Chang Ning slapped Chang Shun's hand away and said, "You might as well think about what you did to upset the prince."
Did he upset the prince? No—
Seeing Changshun in confusion, Changning smiled secretly.
It’s better if I can’t remember it, so I don’t have to argue with him.
Changning happily walked into the inner room and served tea and water to Qi Shuo.
Qi Shuo took a sip of his teacup and told Chang Ning, "Call Xuan Yi."
Soon a young man with a stern temperament walked in.
"Meet the prince."
"Did you pay attention to the young man who was performing sword dance on the street today?"
Usually when Qi Shuo goes out, it seems that he is only followed by a servant, but in fact he is accompanied and protected by guards, and Xuan Yi is one of them.
"I've noticed this."
"Send someone to keep an eye on it, and report to me immediately if anything unusual happens."
"yes."
After Xuan Yi left, Chang Ning was also sent away by Qi Shuo.
Chang Shun couldn't help but ask, "Why did the prince ask Xuan Yi to come?"
"Tell him to send someone to keep an eye on a young man performing on the street."
Changshun was even more confused: "Why would we stare at a kid who's just performing for a living?"
Chang Ning looked at him puzzledly. "Didn't you go out with the prince today? I wonder what that street performer did to attract the prince's attention?"
"No, he's just a street performer. It's just that he looks a little better and attracts Miss Lin Er--" Changshun suddenly stopped, as if he had been cast under a spell.
"What happened to Miss Lin Er——"
Before Chang Ning could finish her question, Chang Shun jumped up, looking as if he had suddenly realized something: "I know, the prince is jealous!"
Ahhhh, he is so stupid, why did he only think of it now? The prince actually likes the second Miss Lin!
Wait, the prince is in love with the second Miss Lin?
Changshun couldn't bear the blow at all and fell down on the chair.
Chang Ning was completely confused: "Is the prince jealous of a street performer?"
What a mess.
"The prince is attracted to Miss Lin Er, and Miss Lin Er gives money to that street performer..."
After listening to Changshun's explanation, Changning shook his head.
"You don't believe it?"
Chang Ning was very disgusted with his friend: "Would the prince send people to keep an eye on his rival just because he was jealous? Your guess is too unreliable. The prince must have a reason for ordering Xuan Yi to keep an eye on him."
Who would keep an eye on a love rival if they had the spare time to please their loved one?
"Is that so..." Changning's firm words made Changshun waver.
It seems that he guessed wrong.
He said that it was impossible for the prince to be attracted to the second Miss Lin!
The next day, the first round of the much-anticipated Spring Examination began, but no one in the General's Mansion paid any attention. In the words of the old lady, she would no longer find any humble candidates for the girls in her family.
"Wanqing, now that you've let it go, you should cheer up and pay more attention to Chan'er's marriage."
Lin Chan is already eighteen years old, and her marriage has not yet been decided. It is indeed a bit late.
"What does Mother think of the tree?"
"Shu'er?" The old lady was stunned.
Cheng Shu's father was General Lin's adopted son, and there was a difference between an adopted son and an adopted son. An adopted son didn't need to change his surname, and they were still two families. Lin Chan's inclusion in the Lin family tree didn't affect their marriage.
"Why did you think of Shu'er?" The old lady's tone was a little complicated.
Lin smiled and said, "Shu'er follows my sworn brother, who is kind and warm-hearted. He will definitely not treat Chan'er wrongly."
The old lady looked at her daughter deeply and whispered, "If you had thought so back then, it would have been better."
"What did mother say?"
"I think the tree is indeed good, but a forced melon is not sweet. I have to ask the two children what they think."
"Of course. Let me first find out what Chan'er means."
The old lady shook her head: "No, let's ask Shu'er first."
Lin was puzzled.
The old lady explained angrily, "I asked Chan'er first, then Shu'er. What if Chan'er is willing, but Shu'er doesn't? Not only will it discourage Chan'er, but it might also sow a grudge in her."
Sometimes it may not be love, but just feeling unhappy.
"Mother, what you said makes sense. But what if I ask Shu'er first? What if Shu'er is interested but Chan'er isn't?"
The old lady smiled confidently: "Chan'er didn't mean anything, so it's fine. Men are rough, so this little blow is nothing."
If you really like her, you can try your best to win her heart, and your elders will not stand in your way.
The opposite is not possible. Wanqing is a lesson for us.
The old lady’s bottom line is clear: any young man who wants to marry her two granddaughters must truly love them, and the one who wants to marry her will be given priority.
It's like once bitten by a snake, you'll be afraid of ropes for ten years.
"Let me ask Shu'er." The old lady was worried about her daughter, so she waited for Cheng Shu to come back from duty and called him over.
Seeing that the old lady had sent all the servants out of the room and only left Aunt Cui, Cheng Shu couldn't help but feel worried.
Could it be that Wen Rugui is in trouble, or is something wrong with my aunt?
"Sit down, Tree."
Cheng Shu pulled over a small stool and sat down.
Looking at his expression, the old lady couldn't help but laugh: "Why are you so nervous in front of your grandmother, kid?"
The old lady's smile made Cheng Shu feel relieved: "I thought something happened at home."
"Everything is fine at home, but there is something I want to ask you about."
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