Chapter 614 Separated
With Lin Yuesha protecting her, Lin Yue'e boarded the carriage smoothly and left the Lin residence directly through the back door.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival, after the reunion dinner, people traditionally go out to pray for blessings. Even in the inner city, carriages from various mansions shuttle back and forth, and the city is packed with people.
"So there's no curfew tonight."
Lin Yuesha peered through the window screen. The long streets on both sides were already decorated with all kinds of lanterns, and people were moving about. It looked exceptionally peaceful and serene.
"Yes, otherwise why do you think the old lady would let you go out of the mansion and wander around as you please?"
Lin Yue'e pursed her lips, wanting to mock Lin Yuesha for being naive, but remembering that she needed to use this fool, she held back.
Leaving aside the mocking remarks, Lin Yue'e quickly found a topic to discuss, asking, "I heard you were seriously ill and in a coma recently. How come you suddenly recovered after I was betrothed?"
So, was it really not someone who tipped Lin Yuesha off in advance? Lin Yue'e always had this doubt in her mind.
"Here it comes," Lin Yue'e finally asked. Lin Yuesha perked up and replied, "I caught a cold after the rain a few nights ago. I've been feeling groggy and having nightmares. Father came to see me twice, but I'm not feeling well."
Lin Yuesha said she was just too tired to move and didn't know how the news of her being unconscious got out. Anyway, it didn't affect her reputation, so she wasn't in a hurry to explain.
I'm much better now, and I only went out for walks after asking my grandmother for permission.
"Yeah."
Lin Yue'e lowered her head and fiddled with the teacup, somewhat absentmindedly. So, Lin Yuesha's condition wasn't as serious as the rumors suggested. The claim that she had brought misfortune to the Qin family was spread by someone with ulterior motives.
Since Lin Yuesha fell seriously ill, the focus of attention has shifted from Qin Shi to this Lin family girl who has just been brought back.
Although Lin Yue'e was confined to her home, those around her were still able to go out and gather information. People were discussing how the peasant girl had transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix, but they couldn't get used to the refined food, and their words were full of mockery of the Lin family.
Rumors were flying everywhere, and news about her mother, Qin Shi, had become almost irrelevant.
According to Lin Yuesha, everything was her father's idea. So why did her father try so hard to hide the news of her mother's disappearance, and was afraid that everyone would find out? Was it really for the sake of the reputation of the Qin and Lin families?
Lin Yue'e denied it, saying she didn't think so.
"Wow, this is so lively!"
"They're selling freshly baked mooncakes! I can smell the aroma!"
"That lotus lantern is really exquisite!"
Lin Yuesha sat by the car window, looking around and sighing. No one paid any attention to her, so she talked to herself.
"Lin Yuesha, you're so noisy."
Lin Yue'e was making her deductions when Lin Yuesha interrupted her, leaving her feeling quite annoyed.
"But isn't the point of going out on Mid-Autumn Festival night to relax and unwind?"
Lin Yuesha pretended not to understand, and Lin Yue'e rolled her eyes, too lazy to talk to her.
These past few days, Old Madam Lin has been focusing all her attention on Lin Haoran. Previously, because Old Madam Lin wanted to raise Lin Haoran by her side, her mother, Madam Qin, had made a scene in the main courtyard, which ended in Old Madam Lin's crushing defeat.
Then, Father went to Mother's place every day and did not stay in the study in the outer courtyard. All of this was very unusual.
Father's actions seemed more like he was in the wrong. Could it be that Mother had discovered something, or that Father had brought the old lady back without informing her, and therefore couldn't face Mother?
Lin Yue'e patted her head, her mind a jumble. She lifted the curtain of the other car window and looked around for a while, realizing that she was out of place amidst all the noise.
There were many people on the road, and there were no carriages in the capital. To avoid the crowds, the carriage took almost an hour to reach Taipingfang.
Compared to the inner city, Taipingfang was bustling with people, filled with laughter and chatter, and had a more lively, everyday atmosphere.
Occasionally, two or three little children ride on their fathers' shoulders in the crowd, while peddlers carrying goods walk through the crowd, performing acrobatics, telling stories, and selling lanterns, creating a lively scene.
"There's no such human presence in the North."
Lin Yuesha sighed, the North was vast and sparsely populated, and could not compare with the prosperity of the capital.
"That godforsaken place can't compare to the capital; there's no comparison."
Lin Yue'e grew up in the capital and had never been to a remote and impoverished area. Her mind was filled with images of endless yellow sand and barren land.
"Miss, look at the entrance of Wenjun Tower. There are quite a few people gathered there. I heard that Wenjun, the most beautiful courtesan of Wenjun Tower, will be coming out today."
Bai Cha stood on tiptoe and looked up, but unfortunately several tall men blocked her view. She wanted to ask them to move aside, but she was too embarrassed to say so.
"Only the lowest of the low would care about a lowly male prostitute."
Lin Yue'e deliberately took a step back, not wanting to stand with Lin Yuesha at all; she felt ashamed.
"In that case, let's part ways here."
Seeing this, Lin Yuesha did not insist. They agreed to meet at the carriage shop an hour later and return to the mansion together. Although there was no curfew in the capital, it was not good to go back too late.
"Alright, you're so long-winded."
Lin Yue'e turned to leave, but suddenly noticed a familiar figure in the crowd ahead. She immediately grabbed her pipa and quickly followed.
“Miss, that person looks familiar. He seems to be Jia San, the master’s attendant.”
Pipa didn't recognize people, but she recognized Jia San's clothes. They were the new ones issued by the mansion during the Mid-Autumn Festival. The maids all wore the same lotus root pink color, while the master's attendants were given light gray silk clothes with auspicious cloud patterns outlined in silver thread on the arms.
"Let's go, follow them."
With so many people around, the mistress and servant had to hold hands to prevent themselves from getting separated. However, when they passed through the Taipingfang market, someone started arguing about catching petty thieves, and Lin Yue'e was forced to separate from Pipa.
Right now, keeping up with the people is the priority. Lin Yue'e only has a short time to think, so she decides to ignore the pipa and continue following.
Carrying a package, Jia San made his way to the residence in Taipingfang. After entering the alley, he made sure to look left and right to make sure no one was following him before knocking on the door of Jiao Niang's residence.
That was close! We were just a hair's breadth away from being discovered!
Lin Yue'e patted her chest and let out a long breath. Just as Jia San turned around, she crouched down and hid in the shadows where the moonlight couldn't reach, thus avoiding Jia San's scrutiny in time.
It was indeed Taipingfang. Last time she was with her father, she noticed him lurking around the area.
"What's that awful smell?"
Lin Yue'e sniffed, then covered her mouth with her hand, turned around and ran back.
If her father has a mistress here, he might not return to the manor tonight, so there's no point in her waiting here.
Lin Yue'e made a mark on the courtyard wall, planning to explore it again when she found a way to get out.
For some reason, Lin Yue'e felt uneasy in the houses near Taipingfang. She turned around and ran, but went into the wrong alley. When she turned around, she found the white seal on the door.
The alley was pitch black, and the moonlight couldn't penetrate it. As you can imagine, a seal came into view, which almost made Lin Yue'e scream. She suddenly remembered that this was the scene of the murder committed by Young Master Yu in the case of the pregnant woman in the capital, and she became even more frightened.
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