Chapter 1121 Kidnapping
After Qingxing left, Lin Yuesha carefully examined the bridal chamber. This was the Qi family's old house, with mottled exterior walls that looked quite old, but the interior had been renovated. The Korean paper was snow-white and translucent, and the window screens and bed curtains had all been replaced with a festive bright red.
There is a small door on one side of the bridal chamber, leading directly to the study of the Qi family.
Lin Yuesha had read the booklet in which her father-in-law, Lord Qi, recorded trivial matters. Because he had a good relationship with Madam Yun, he specially moved his study next door so that he could be closer to her. This way, he could handle official business by lamplight at night and occasionally catch a glimpse of his wife's sleeping face.
Lin Yuesha couldn't help but praise Lord Qi, saying that he was indeed a refined and affectionate person.
There is a dressing table in the room, which is the same place where my mother-in-law used to do her makeup.
"I heard from Qi Lu that when the Qi family was raided, many things were smashed and burned, and not many things were preserved intact."
Her money and valuables had already been taken away, but Madam Yun pleaded desperately before her dressing table was spared. The dressing table was a token of love given to her by Lord Qi, and Madam Yun only wanted to keep it as a memento.
Now, more than 20 years later, the dressing table is well preserved, and the lacquer finish is still smooth.
Lin Yuesha seemed to see herself through a bronze mirror, looking back to twenty years ago, when Lord Qi and Madam Yun were deeply in love, living in perfect harmony, and joyfully welcoming the arrival of a new life.
Thinking about Qi Heng's background, Lin Yuesha couldn't help but feel a little soft-hearted. She was wary of this guy playing the emotional card; this wasn't a reason for Qi Heng to have deceived her for so long.
It's pointless to have two feelings for the same person.
"He's practically pretending to be my dad. Should I keep calling him 'Dad' and let him take advantage of me?"
Lin Yuesha shook her head. Just thinking about Qi Heng's deception gave her a headache. She just couldn't get over it psychologically right now.
"Bai Cha, how are your marriage preparations with Qi Lu going?"
Lin Yuesha originally intended to let Bai Cha go, but Bai Cha insisted on staying by her side and seeing her off on her wedding day.
For several years, their relationship had become more like that of sisters than mistress and servant. Because of this, Lin Yuesha needed to carefully consider what she was saying before she could speak.
If Bai Cha, the girl, is outgoing and speaks well of Qi Heng because of Qi Lu, Lin Yuesha will feel very uncomfortable; she is a petty person.
"Qi Lu sent people to the north to fetch my parents and younger brother. It will probably take another month or two."
Bai Cha's father was in poor health and could not travel quickly, so the journey was slowed down and they traveled at a stop-and-go pace.
Bai Cha wrote a letter to her parents to discuss the matter. Since her parents and younger brother had come to visit, the family would stay in the capital so that she could take care of them nearby in the future.
Qi Lu doesn't have many family members, and he hopes his home will be more lively.
Unbeknownst to Bai Cha, Qi Lu and his younger brother developed a deep relationship. As his younger brother studied and practiced calligraphy, Qi Lu would send him books, writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones every so often.
Under his care, his family is living a prosperous life.
The soil and water in the capital are better than in the north, and the winters are not as cold, so Father can focus on recuperating.
"Miss, you will be the Empress in the future, please don't send me away."
Bai Cha said firmly, "You told me that women have a voice because they are self-reliant and do not depend on men for survival. Even if I get married, I will still do so."
Furthermore, being the Empress's personal maid is no different; it's a position of rank for a female official, something Bai Cha has been looking forward to for a long time.
Secretly, Bai Cha and Long Jing both dreamed that they could wear even more beautiful dresses in the future.
"You silly girl, wouldn't it be better to be a princess?"
What female official could compare to a princess? There's a saying that goes, "It's better to marry well than to do a good job."
"no the same."
Bai Cha thought about it. She became a female official through her own abilities, good fortune, and luck, and was the first to latch onto her mistress's coattails.
"Haha, you're lucky to be a princess."
Lin Yuesha pursed her lips, amused by the white tea.
The whole affair between the thick-powdered maid and Bai Cha back then can only be described as both laughable and absurd.
Her maid was deceived just like her, but Qi Lu was kind-hearted and didn't keep the deception for too long.
In contrast, Qi Heng is a repeat offender.
"If I had to choose one over the other, I would say I was luckier to be your maid."
A few years ago, Bai Cha was a maidservant who couldn't be sold by human traffickers. If her mistress hadn't chosen her, she wouldn't have had this wonderful experience.
“Miss, I will always stand by your side.”
Qi Lu asked Bai Cha to deliver a message, and Zi Yuan was waiting at the door. If Lin Yue Sha knew the truth and wanted to leave the capital, now was the best time to do so before Qi Heng found out.
Leaving the capital, I traveled by water to a small island in the south to live a free and unrestrained life.
"There is a conflict between Qi Heng and me, and only he and I can resolve it."
Lin Yuesha refused. She valued her reputation more than her honor. Even if she wanted to leave, she could do it on her own without relying on a man.
Furthermore, Lin Yuesha doesn't trust Ziyuan; who knows if she's fallen into another trap?
She and Qi Heng had at least a few years of relationship to rely on, while she only met Zi Yuan a few times.
As the master and servant were talking, Qingxing entered carrying a food box.
"Look, there are Four Happiness Meatballs."
Qingxing opened the food box, and the dishes inside were exceptionally exquisite. As expected of the imperial chefs in the palace, they were indeed quite skilled.
Lin Yuesha picked up a piece with her chopsticks, nodding repeatedly. Her professional instincts kicked in; she wanted to both exchange ideas and learn from others. It seemed she would save it for later, at least until she had eaten her fill.
After eating and drinking her fill, Lin Yuesha felt sleepy.
"No, I stayed up all night last night, and there were some hiccups on the way. I really don't have the energy right now."
Lin Yuesha estimated that the guests would not leave until evening, and Qi Heng was busy entertaining guests and investigating the person behind the burning sedan chair.
In her opinion, Qi Heng had the time to come and take a look, but he probably felt guilty and chickened out.
"Miss, why don't you take a nap first?"
Qingxing went to deliver the food box, and the other maids were called away under some pretext, leaving only Baicha alone.
Bai Cha sensed something was wrong and was about to call for help when a shadow suddenly appeared behind her. With a swift chop, Bai Cha immediately went limp and collapsed to the ground.
Unaware of the unexpected turn of events, Lin Yuesha found herself enveloped in darkness, feeling only a drowsy, disoriented state.
"Quickly, while Qi Heng is still hesitating, let's take him away."
Two people appeared in the room, changed Lin Yuesha's clothes, and then carried her out through the back door.
Qingxing was stopped in the front yard, and when she returned to the bridal chamber, she was immediately taken aback.
"White tea, white tea!"
Where have all the maids and servants gone? Seeing Bai Cha lying unconscious on the ground, Qing Xing immediately lifted the bed curtains. The quilt on the bed was in disarray, but there was no one there.
So what's going on? Could it be that Miss was angry with the Master and ran away?
The young lady said those things on purpose to lower everyone's guard, but Qingxing thought about it carefully and realized that it was somewhat illogical.
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