Chapter 470
After agreeing on a time, Lin Yuesha instructed Granny Kang and Longjing to buy two sets of men's clothing, one for herself and the other for Baicha.
"Miss, why don't I go with you?"
The master said that it is not advisable for Miss to go out alone in the capital. Bai Cha is unfamiliar with this place and does not have much ability to respond to emergencies, so Qing Xing is very worried.
"If someone from the Lin family comes to offer birthday wishes during your trip to the Yu residence, you'll easily be recognized."
Lin Yuesha looked at Qingxing, hesitated for a moment, and then denied it.
“Miss, the vice-leader said you should dress as a man, so I will do the same. I will be able to disguise myself without being recognized.”
Qingxing insisted on taking Baicha's place and going to the Yu residence with Lin Yuesha.
"Alright then, I'll just do the hard labor of building the stage and try to bribe the servants of the Yu family to see what the old lady likes."
When asking someone for a favor, one must cater to their preferences. Lin Yuesha was willing to offer a generous gift as a consultation fee, but there were many people who were not only rich but also powerful, yet they still couldn't get Master Yu to see them.
Lin Yuesha was helpless because she had no connections, but she couldn't bring herself to give them up.
The thought of her father's health had become a major worry for her, more important than making money in business or developing connections.
In the afternoon, Lin Yuesha, dressed up with Qingxing, met up with the Qiuyue Troupe and headed straight for the Yu residence.
"Young Master Qiuyue, thanks to you, otherwise I wouldn't even have the right to enter the Yu residence."
Lin Yuesha thanked Xiao Qiuyue repeatedly, and she was sincere in her gratitude. So even if the role had no lines, she would try her best to perform well and not let Qiuyue's class down.
"Miss Lin is so filial, it is only right that I help her with a small favor."
Most people give up when faced with problems they can't solve, and few people rack their brains to come up with solutions. However, he could only bring Lin Yuesha to the Yu family and couldn't help her with anything else.
"Thank you so much."
Lin Yuesha bowed to Xiao Qiuyue. Actually, Xiao Qiuyue's actions were quite risky. The two met by chance, and if she had any wicked ideas, the people in Qiuyue's class would be the ones who would suffer.
"Do you have a way to get close to the old lady?"
Xiao Qiuyue asked Lin Yuesha, in his opinion, the hope was very slim.
Not yet, let's see how things go.
Lin Yuesha had no plans and was unfamiliar with everything. She needed to find out first to see if there were any loopholes to exploit.
She wasn't particularly clever; her only skill was cooking. If Old Madam Yu liked her cooking, she was willing to become a cook at the Yu family, as long as Master Yu was willing to treat her father.
There are only so many famous doctors in the capital, and Lin Yuesha has invited all the ones she could, but everyone is at a loss and has asked her to prepare for her father's funeral.
Hearing such things repeatedly can be disheartening, so Lin Yuesha focused her energy on finding Master Yu, who was knowledgeable about poisons, to treat her.
"You mean you have a special skill in cooking?"
Xiao Qiuyue recalled the pastries Lin Yuesha had given her on the boat; they were small and exquisite, with a delicate texture and a lingering fragrance. She couldn't help but believe it a little.
The cakes tasted good, but not so good that they would make Lord Yu perform medical treatment.
"It's Madam Yu's birthday. Think about whether you have anything presentable, preferably something original."
Xiao Qiuyue wasn't sure, but according to common sense, Old Madam Yu should meet with the people from Qiuyue Troupe and ask them a few questions. At that time, he could recommend Lin Yuesha, simply saying that Qiuyue Troupe also wanted to do their part by preparing a birthday gift for Old Madam Yu.
Lin Yuesha hadn't expected Xiao Qiuyue to be able to help people to this extent. It was indeed a good idea, at least it would allow her to show her face in front of Old Madam Yu.
“Young Master Qiuyue, I know how to make a kind of cake that is unique in the Great Qi Dynasty. Only I know how to make it.”
Make a birthday cake shaped like a peach – it'll be beautiful, delicious, and most importantly, festive. Maybe that will win over Mrs. Yu.
Xiao Qiuyue went to great lengths for this and even gave Lin Yuesha advice, which puzzled Lin Yuesha. She thought for a moment and asked, "Young Master Qiuyue, helping me means you're taking risks and there's no benefit for you."
"Your filial piety has moved me."
Xiao Qiuyue sighed. He wished to take care of his parents, but they were no longer there. He didn't have Lin Yuesha's good luck. He was poor when he was young and was chosen by his master to learn to sing opera. By the time he was able to earn money, his parents had already passed away.
Seeing how hard Lin Yuesha was working, he felt he should do something.
“Miss Lin, you don’t need to feel indebted. If it were anyone else, I would have helped them too.”
Xiao Qiuyue, fearing that Lin Yuesha might misunderstand, explained things clearly.
The two chatted casually, and the atmosphere improved. Xiao Qiuyue had traveled all over the country and was familiar with the local customs and culture. He was a talkative person, and Lin Yuesha had no trouble communicating with him. On the contrary, she felt a sense of kinship with him.
The carriage had been traveling for a while when it was suddenly stopped.
Xiao Qiuyue got off the carriage first. Lin Yuesha opened the carriage window and saw that there was a checkpoint ahead with a group of people guarding it, preventing the caravan from passing.
"Stop the car for inspection!"
The speaker, clad in black armor, said menacingly, "Everyone in the carriage, get off."
"Officer, is there anything wrong with my carriage?"
Xiao Qiuyue stepped forward to inquire. The man's attitude softened a bit when he saw someone who was good-looking, but he was still cold and said, "Recently, several pregnant women have gone missing in the capital. Someone reported it to the authorities, so Lord Lin, the Prefect of the Capital, asked the Five Cities Garrison to send us here to set up a checkpoint for inspection."
"Tell everyone in the carriage to get off."
The leader was Xu Da, the deputy commander of the Five Cities Garrison. Originally, there should not have been a checkpoint set up in the inner city. However, among the missing women was a distant cousin of Prince Luo, Xiao Chengyu, so Prince Luo also came along.
Lin Yuesha peeked through the car window and saw Luo Wang, only to be met with a slightly mocking look from the other side.
Oh no! We've run into each other on a narrow road. Miss Pang mentioned that this person is Prince Luo. She had just boasted that she knew Young Master Luo and was proven wrong. She even insisted that Young Master Luo was a poor scholar who wrote letters at the city gate.
"Miss, please calm down."
Qingxing whispered in Lin Yuesha's ear, "Your expression makes you look guilty. Don't forget that you're dressed as a man now, so the Prince of Luo definitely won't recognize you."
"But what if we get caught?"
Lin Yuesha was certain that there was something wrong with the way Luo Wang looked at her; it was clearly mocking yet tinged with amusement.
"You won't be exposed."
After Qingxing finished speaking, she stared at Lin Yuesha's chest.
Lin Yuesha: ...
Because her body had been pierced by countless arrows, Lin Yuesha decided to continue drinking the bitter medicine. Granny Fang still had the prescription, so she was going all out. She would use her curvaceous figure to slap these people in the face for looking down on her. Sooner or later, she would make them look at her with new eyes!
"Hurry up and get off the carriage. What are you dawdling for? Are you feeling guilty?"
Deputy Commander Xu Da shouted and immediately led his men to surround several carriages, forcibly throwing the slow-moving people off the carriages.
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