Chapter 538 Different Generations
The flower viewing event at the Prince's Mansion took a dramatic turn, leaving Lin Yuesha with no opportunity to showcase her culinary skills. She sighed as she looked at the molds in the large kitchen, lamenting how exquisite they were, for which the Prince had spent a considerable sum of money, only to have them all go to waste.
Lin Yuesha agreed to consider Qingxing's request, but said she would wait until her stepbrother took the imperial examination before making any plans, as she did not want to go out during this period.
"The imperial examination is scheduled for the first day of the eighth lunar month, which is only half a month long. I should prioritize my eldest brother."
The climate in the capital is hot and humid, and it rains frequently. Xiao Qi studies day and night to prepare for the imperial examination, so his diet must be nutritious. Lin Yuesha is worried that her stepbrother will not be used to the food cooked by Liu Quan's wife.
"Miss, I have a favor to ask."
When Qingxing heard her young mistress mention the master, her eyelids twitched violently. In a moment of impulse, she had revealed the master's secret, and now she regretted it but couldn't take it back.
If Lin Yuesha were to let something slip, Qingxing, knowing her own tragic end, would surely die a very predictable death.
"This matter is of great importance, and the fewer people who know about it, the better. After all, although the new emperor has exonerated the Qi family and suppressed the Fang family, the Fang family has been operating for many years and is still a giant."
If the Fang family were to learn that the Qi family still had descendants, they would surely send people to hunt them down.
Qingxing gave many reasons, which Lin Yuesha understood. This was a secret, and she wouldn't tell anyone, including her stepbrother.
"Don't worry, only my elder brother knows Yun... Brother Qi. He's soft-hearted and can't keep secrets. If he finds out about this, it might delay the imperial examination."
"That's exactly right."
Qingxing and Qi'er breathed a sigh of relief. What they were trying to hide was their master, but they both knew in their hearts that they couldn't keep it a secret for long.
Lin Yuesha hadn't expected Qingxing to be so frank. Even though things had come to this point, she still wanted to express her own opinion.
"I won't interfere with what Brother Qi wants to do. I believe you had your own mission in the Lin family before. But one thing, don't hurt my family."
This was Lin Yuesha's biggest worry, and it was her bottom line. She didn't care, after all, the pockmarked man had saved her life, but her parents and stepbrother had to be safe and sound.
Compared to her pockmarked face, Lin Yuesha thought she couldn't be happier.
When she first transmigrated, she felt indignant about the original owner's background and experienced the complexities of a blended family in ancient times. What she gained, however, was a wealth of love and kinship.
However, with his pockmarked face, having been born without any relatives and burdened with a deep-seated hatred, could he live an easy life without any burden?
His mother, Madam Qi, risked her life to save him; she must have loved him very, very much.
If it weren't for Zhuang's malice, Consort Fang's jealousy, and the Fang family's framing, Pockmarked Face would have lived a very different life, born into a wealthy and harmonious family who loved him dearly.
There is no such thing as letting go; one can never truly let go. It's not the hatred itself that's the problem, but the pursuit of fairness.
Lin Yuesha put herself in Pockmarked Face's shoes and suddenly understood his actions, and even felt a little sorry for him.
The suspicion and resentment she once felt towards the pockmarked face were completely gone now, Lin Yuesha thought. Perhaps people are always sympathetic to victims.
Revenge is a big deal, but one should not let hatred blind one's eyes, otherwise one's life will have no meaning.
"Please tell Brother Qi that I am willing to help as much as I can."
Lin Yuesha's eyes were hot; she hadn't made this decision on a whim.
"But you might be in danger."
Qi'er reminded Lin Yuesha that although the master was in the shadows, he couldn't hide for long.
"I know what I'm doing."
She couldn't do things that would affect her own life, but Lin Yuesha didn't have any great ambitions and was always just drifting through life aimlessly, but that didn't mean she was really stupid.
Why do you want to help the Lord?
Qingxing and Qi'er looked at each other in disbelief. Their young lady was the kind of person who disliked meddling in other people's business and was used to weighing the pros and cons before doing anything.
"Perhaps it's pity."
Lin Yuesha couldn't quite put her finger on it, but Yu Zicheng's crime deeply affected her. She was a woman herself and would become a mother someday. Whenever she thought of Madam Qi risking her life to protect her son, she couldn't help but feel her eyes well up with tears.
There seems to be a maternal glow about her, and Lin Yuesha always unconsciously embodies it.
"Miss, do you mean...?"
Qingxing's heart trembled; as her master's subordinate, she couldn't truly empathize with him.
"It's just that I feel like a mother, you wouldn't understand."
Lin Yuesha waved her hand, feeling a deep pity for the pockmarked face and an urgent need to rescue him from his predicament.
Oh no, we're from different generations now.
Qingxing and Qi'er were too frightened to say anything more. Their words had had no effect whatsoever; instead, they had led their young mistress astray. Was it too late for them to apologize to their master now?
After waiting for an hour in the main kitchen, Madam Han came from the front yard.
“Miss Lin, His Highness just gave the order that today’s flower viewing party spoiled the enjoyment of all the ladies and young misses. As compensation, the Prince’s residence will send some refreshments over.”
There were dozens of households in total. Lin Yuesha divided the flower-shaped cakes into exquisite boxes. She was originally worried that she would make too many and waste them, but the Prince of Luo gave her another opportunity.
As darkness fell, Xu Da finally arrived at the main kitchen.
"Hurry up and pack your things, I'll take you home now."
A murder occurred at the Prince's Mansion villa, coinciding with the Ghost Festival, which is quite eerie.
News came from Taipingfang that Yu Zicheng had taken a risk to see his sweetheart, but was caught red-handed by the Five Cities Garrison in his courtyard.
There were other people to handle the mess, Xu Da ordered his men to come and pick them up immediately.
He had no choice but to accept the order. Lin Yuesha somehow won his mother's favor, and before she left, his mother instructed him to make sure the person was safely returned to the manor.
"Leave now?"
Almost everything Lin Yuesha brought was divided up by those ladies from wealthy families, leaving only a small package containing her handy knife.
"You don't want to leave, do you plan to stay here overnight?"
Xu Da raised an eyebrow. The curfew for the Ghost Festival is an hour and a half later than usual. If they hurry now, they can still make it to release river lanterns and pray for blessings.
On the way, Xu Da did not ride a horse, but chose to ride in a carriage with Lin Yuesha. When talking about the great battle between Zhou and Zhuang, the two ended up with their clothes torn and their hair disheveled. Zhou was one thing, as she was shrewish by nature, but Zhuang really shocked Xu Da. When she went crazy, even Xu Da was afraid.
"Miss Qin found Fang's purse and went to the waterside pavilion to return it, where she happened to witness Yu Zicheng in Fang's room."
Xu Da didn't hide the details of these cases, rambling on and on, "It was precisely because the young master was dressed as a maid that Qin Nanyan mistakenly thought that Fang was having a secret rendezvous, and chose to conceal it for the sake of her reputation."
Because of a single wrong decision, Fang died a violent death, and Zhuang held a grudge against Miss Qin, which led to a fight between her and Zhou.
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