Chapter 598 Another Possibility
The people Qin brought died quietly, without making a fuss.
Lin Yuesha's carriage was in a teahouse in Taipingfang Hutong. The teahouse had a good view and could see the back door of Jiao Niang's mansion.
After Qin went in, she did not come out for a long time. After waiting for a while, Lin Shusheng actually came out from the back door with his entourage. Not only that, he also changed his clothes.
In such a short time, could it be that the scumbag father and his beautiful wife had sex? If that's the case, he should probably drink some bull penis soup to nourish his kidneys.
“Miss, look, that servant has also changed his clothes, and they clearly don’t fit him well.”
The attendant was very tall, but although his clothes looked decent, they were noticeably too short at the arms, leading Bai Cha to believe they belonged to Lin Shusheng.
"No, no... I can't let my mind wander."
Lin Yuesha rubbed her temples. She was a pure young girl who couldn't be corrupted. She couldn't allow herself to have thoughts like "two dragons playing with a phoenix" in her mind.
After waiting for a while, there was still no movement from Taipingfang.
"Bai Cha, do you think Qin and her men might get lost?"
Fearing discovery, Lin Yuesha stopped following Qin after she entered the alley. Instead, she wandered around the neighborhood, found a shop to sit in, and secretly observed the situation in the alley.
However, in less than half an hour, the scumbag father had already left, but Qin Shi did not come out. Lin Yuesha guessed that Qin Shi might have been left behind.
"That's a reasonable guess."
Lin Yuesha thought her idea was correct, so she sent a random message saying that Taipingfang was on fire and Haowen and Haowu were injured.
Lin Shusheng went to visit Jiao Niang and her two sons in a great hurry, only to find that it was a false alarm. He then sighed that peace is a blessing and had a deep and friendly conversation with Jiao Niang.
Finally, Lin Shusheng was in a hurry to leave and didn't delay the time.
"Miss, how could one possibly indulge in lewdness in broad daylight? Your thinking..."
Bai Cha covered her face, blushing as an unmarried woman.
"Let's go back to the manor first, and see what happens on the Qin family's side tonight."
Lin Yuesha had snuck out and couldn't be discovered, so she needed to go back as soon as possible. She was extremely reluctant to return to the Lin family home; even the air didn't smell as sweet as it used to be as she entered through the side gate.
If one plan fails, another must be devised. However, Lin Shusheng will inevitably be on high alert and not be easily outmaneuvered.
Hopefully, Qin isn't that stupid. If catching them in the act backfires, the couple's relationship might even get better.
Lin Yuesha was restless, and in the afternoon she asked Qingxing to help her pass on a message; she wanted to see the pockmarked face.
At dinner time, Lin Yuesha went to Old Madam Lin's house for a meal as usual. What was unusual was that Lin Shusheng returned home very early today.
"Father, you've finished your duties at the yamen?"
Lin Yuesha peeked at her scumbag father's face; he looked refreshed and invigorated, which confirmed her suspicions.
"Yes, with the Mid-Autumn Festival approaching, the government offices don't have that many official duties."
The scumbag father was unusually kind and talkative, so much so that Lin Yuesha almost didn't recognize him.
"Where are Qin Shi, Yue'e, and Haoran? Come to the main courtyard for a meal. Let our whole family have a reunion first."
Lin Shusheng stroked his chin, smiling broadly.
Lin Yuesha's eyes darted around uncertainly. Could it be that Lin Shusheng and Qin Shi had reconciled and were now conspiring to sell her? But the situation didn't seem quite right; something felt off.
"Master, Madam went out early this morning and has not yet returned home."
A moment later, a maidservant came to report, "Miss Yue'e and the young master are at home."
"Oh, you went out?"
Lin Shusheng looked at Old Madam Lin and asked in confusion, "Mother, do you know where Qin Shi went?"
"Hmph, how can an old woman like me from the countryside control her? Qin is the mistress of the house, she doesn't need to ask me, an old woman, for permission to go out."
Grandma Lin pursed her lips. Qin Shi wouldn't come to her to cause trouble. The further away the two of them were, the better, so that they could live in peace.
After waiting for a while, Lin Yue'e arrived late. When she saw Lin Yuesha, she remembered that she hadn't washed her hands and couldn't eat.
"Yue'e, your mother has gone out. Did she tell you where she went?"
The servants in Qin's courtyard were unaware of the situation, which reassured Lin Shusheng. He believed that the news of Qin's death would not be exposed too quickly.
"No."
Lin Yue'e looked at the dishes on the table, finding them tasteless. Every day waiting for the Emperor's decree of marriage was torture. She hoped to get Lin Yuesha to take care of the paralyzed child as soon as possible, lest things get complicated. Her mother must have gone back to her parents' home to discuss this matter.
The family sat together and ate dinner quietly, and before they knew it, it was dark.
"This is outrageous! A married woman goes back to her parents' home without informing her mother-in-law, and she's still not back at this hour. Anyone who doesn't know the situation would think she's having a secret rendezvous!"
Grandma Lin was unaware of the truth; her remarks were simply out of dissatisfaction with Qin.
"Grandmother, please be careful what you say."
Lin Yue'e wanted to slap the old lady Lin. What nonsense was she spouting? How dare she slander her mother? Did the old lady Lin think she had any face?
“You are the most knowledgeable person about etiquette. You should know that a woman’s reputation is very important; it is a matter of life and death.”
Lin Yue'e used rules to shut up Old Madam Lin, who rolled her eyes but stopped talking.
Lin Yuesha carefully observed everyone's expressions, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they harbored ulterior motives. Old Madam Lin was disdainful, Scholar Lin was relaxed, but Lin Yue'e seemed somewhat anxious.
It was already evening, and Qin Shi still hadn't returned. Where had the stalker gone?
After leaving Old Madam Lin's courtyard, Lin Yue'e glanced at her indifferently, without any intention of greeting her, and walked away, flicking her handkerchief.
Lin Yuesha wasn't annoyed. She touched her nose and instructed Bai Cha, "Keep an eye on the Qin family's courtyard. Report back to me if anyone returns."
If she hasn't returned by now, has Qin gone back to her parents' home in a huff? Lin Yuesha was a little unsure.
"Miss, I just came back from the main kitchen. Yao Da's daughter, Bai Xiang, said that Qin Shi is acting very strangely."
Upon hearing the gossip, Bai Cha immediately informed Lin Yuesha.
For the first time, Madam Qin did not serve Lin Shusheng in getting up for the morning court session. Moreover, the maid who cleaned in the morning said that Madam Qin's undergarments and pillowcase were damp, indicating that she had cried all night.
Although it was a trivial piece of gossip, it was actually a very useful piece of information. Madam Qin went out early in the morning to monitor the yamen, and it seems that the lip print was indeed discovered.
"By the way, White Tea, have you seen the coachman?"
Lin Yuesha remembered that Qin had hired a stranger, someone who was definitely not from the Lin family.
"Now that you mention it, I remember, that carriage disappeared as soon as it entered the alley."
The carriage disappeared, and the driver did not come out either, so Qin must have entered the mansion.
If he doesn't come back this late, it could be that Qin is keeping an eye on him, or there's another possibility.
"What's possible?"
Bai Cha never expected that the Qin family could do anything else.
"She's not coming back."
Lin Yuesha spoke in a low voice, her expression deep and serious.
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