Chapter 289 Visiting the Bai Residence
As soon as Lin Yuesha arrived at the back of the Bai residence, she was led into the main courtyard. Ruyi held up the curtain, and as Lin Yuesha entered, she found that Bai Youran was also there.
Bai Youran sat properly, keeping her eyes down, only giving Lin Yuesha a wink the moment she entered.
"Is this Moon Veil? Come, come to my side."
A dignified-looking woman sat at the head of the table. Seeing Lin Yuesha enter, she smiled and waved. The woman bore a resemblance to Doctor Yan, but appeared even more kind and gentle.
"Madam Bai."
Lin Yuesha bowed first, then took small steps to walk over and sit down, leaning against Bai Youran's side.
Bai Youran's fingers, hidden beneath her sleeve, tugged at Lin Yuesha slightly. She then made an innocent expression, saying that inviting people over was her mother's idea and had nothing to do with her.
"Madam, look how much our young lady resembles the master!"
When the old woman saw Lin Yuesha yesterday, she stood up with a smile and bowed, then sat down to drink tea.
His series of actions were practiced and natural.
"Yes, a little."
Madam Yan nodded, instructed the maid to serve Lin Yuesha tea and snacks, and then took off the white jade bracelet from her wrist and put it on Lin Yuesha's hand.
"I dare not refuse the gift from an elder."
After Yan finished speaking, seeing that Lin Yuesha did not resist, she nodded slightly.
Granny Lin came to the prefectural city and visited her this morning. She told her the whole story. She never expected that Lord Lin's daughter would be left in such a godforsaken place.
Yan and Lin Shusheng's new wife, Qin, were once close friends, and their relationship was very good before their marriage.
When Granny Lin came to the prefectural city this time, Madam Qin prepared gifts and even sent a letter explaining the reason.
"Thank you, Madam Bai."
Lin Yuesha thanked her, then sat down in her chair with her head down, not knowing what to say.
As for rules, there are none. Anyway, she's just a country girl, so no one can find fault with her lack of rules.
“Miss, let’s stay in the city for a while and rely on Madam Bai’s care. We can set off again once you are ready.”
When Granny Lin returned to the inn last night, she discussed the matter with those around her and realized that they couldn't push the young lady too hard. If she ran away and they couldn't find her, they would definitely be punished when they returned.
Moreover, Granny Lin had also inquired and learned that Lin Yuesha was no ordinary person; she had earned a family fortune at such a young age. If she were brought to the capital, she might even pose a threat to Lin Yue'e.
Therefore, Granny Lin made a quick decision and sent someone back to the capital to ask Madam Qin for advice.
This round trip will take one or two months.
Madam Bai did have some affection for Lin Yuesha. Originally, she was not too happy about her daughter's relationship with the merchant's daughter, but after learning Lin Yuesha's identity, that resentment disappeared.
Although she cannot compare to the main dignitary in the capital, Lin Yuesha is still the daughter of Lord Lin. Over the past ten years, Lord Lin must have felt indebted to his daughter.
If Bai Dingfeng were to marry Lin Yuesha, the two would be a good match, as they are of similar age.
However, judging from Qin's intentions, she wants to bring Lin Yuesha to the capital and find her a marriage partner, which may be a bit suspicious.
Madam Bai, née Yan, had not contacted her family for a long time and was planning to ask someone to inquire about her whereabouts, fearing that she might be being used without her knowledge.
Nobody's a fool. Granny Lin flattered Madam Yan, and the two exchanged pleasantries in a harmonious atmosphere.
"You Ran, why don't you take Yue Sha for a stroll in the garden? Don't just sit there."
Madam Yan waved her hand, indicating that she had some questions for Granny Lin to ask her alone.
"good."
Upon hearing this, Bai Youran immediately stood up. Although she tried her best to maintain her composure, Lin Yuesha could already sense that Bai Youran wished she could run away.
Once she was outside the main courtyard and there was no one around to bother her, Bai Youran finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Sister Yue Sha, I'm so sorry, my mother went to find Ruyi, I had no idea."
Bai Youran sincerely apologized to Lin Yuesha, admitting that her family had handled the matter improperly, as inviting someone over was practically equivalent to kidnapping them.
"How can you blame yourself? I was startled too."
Lin Yuesha smiled bitterly; she was the one who was truly unprepared.
"But so you are actually..."
Bai Youran blinked, it sounded a bit unbelievable.
"Yes, I thought my biological father had died a long time ago."
Lin Yuesha shrugged. "Lin Mama and the others arrived in the prefectural city last night, and they've been busy causing trouble ever since. It seems they're determined to achieve their goals."
Lin Yuesha followed Bai Youran to her boudoir. Bai Youran chased away all the maids and servants and pulled Lin Yuesha aside to confide in her.
Since it was Lord Lin who sent someone and found her mother, Lin Yuesha will surely go to the capital with him.
“I arrived early. I heard that old woman tell my mother that she’s borrowing people from the Bai family to escort you to the capital.”
Bai Youran sighed. She had finally met such a kindred spirit as a sister. If she went to the capital, the two of them would not see each other for a long time.
"Sister Bai, let's not talk about that for now. Do you know anything about the Qin family in the capital?"
The other party knows her very well, while Lin Yuesha herself is completely clueless and knows nothing about it, which is not fair.
Now that she had decided to start this game, she knew that knowing yourself and your enemy was the key to victory, and she would accept whatever schemes the other side might have.
Having a father who is the Prefect of the Capital is indeed a very useful trump card. Whether or not someone is using whom depends on their skill.
"I know about the household of the Vice Minister of Revenue."
Bai Youran's father used to be a low-ranking official in the capital, but the Qin family was different. Because the Qin family's daughters were in a lucrative government office, they had a very high opinion of themselves.
“My mother and Qin were once very close friends.”
Bai Youran visited the Lin family and met Qin's daughter, Lin Yue'e.
She didn't know much about Qin Shi, but Lord Lin's household had no concubines or mistresses. Qin Shi only had one son and one daughter, and Lin Yue'e also had a younger brother. In an official family, they were considered to have few offspring.
The meeting between Lord Lin and Lady Qin became a celebrated story in the capital. Many daughters of officials envied Lady Qin and wished to find a man as talented and handsome as Lord Lin.
It's ironic now that Lord Lin abandoned his wife and daughters to climb the social ladder for wealth and status.
Although Bai Youran didn't say anything, the expression on her face showed her disdain.
“Sister Yue Sha, Qin Shi is definitely not someone to be trifled with. If you go to the capital like this, it will be like reminding her that Qin Shi is not the first wife and that her man was taken from another woman.”
Women are all prone to jealousy, and Bai Youran didn't believe that Qin Shi was so kind. However, she didn't know either, so she wasn't sure. She could help Lin Yuesha ask her own mother about it.
“My father didn’t have any concubines or mistresses.”
In other words, the news that there were no illegitimate sons or daughters was very important to Lin Yuesha.
Perhaps Lin Shusheng didn't dare, after all, he rose to prominence with the help of his wife's family, so he would definitely have to appease Qin Shi. What he did behind the scenes was something Bai Youran couldn't find out.
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