Chapter 644 Knowing
Lin Yue'e ate a few crabs, washed her hands with water, and said, "Once my cousin marries into the Lin family, there will be no more good days in the Lin family. Are you sure you don't want to go back?"
They were dazzled by the wealth and splendor of the Lin family; who knows if it's the next trap?
After Lin Yue'e finished speaking, she left with her pipa and an umbrella.
Outside, a cold wind blew, and the rain turned into a slanted line; even an oil-paper umbrella couldn't cover your shoulders.
Lin Yuesha's bangs were soaked by the rain and felt chilly, but fortunately, she had something in her stomach, so she didn't feel cold.
After returning to her room, Bai Cha took a cloth and washed her young mistress's face, saying, "Lin Yue'e already knows about this news, will Miss Qin still marry into the family?"
"I don't know, maybe they ran away."
Today, Lin Yuesha went to the Qin residence, but the gatekeeper did not announce her arrival, citing the excuse that the young lady should focus on preparing for her wedding. This shows that the Qin residence is keeping a close watch on her.
She guessed that perhaps her mention of ice made Qin Nanyan realize something was amiss, and she either confronted the Qin family or secretly probed to confirm whether Zhou was still alive.
“I hope Zhou is alive; it’s very important to her.”
Lin Yuesha sighed sadly. Back in the North, Jiang Baozhu had a similar experience.
After Xu's death, Jiang Baozhu was unable to get over it for a long time and almost followed her in death.
However, Jiang Baozhu kept these words to herself and never mentioned them to Lin Yuesha. Instead, she would only bring them up occasionally after things had calmed down, glossing over them lightly.
Lin Yuesha wasn't sure if her actions were correct; she believed Qin Nanyan had the right to know.
The ninth day of the ninth lunar month was a joyous occasion for both the Qin and Lin families.
The servants in the Lin family stayed up all night, working almost non-stop, cleaning the entire courtyard of Lin Shusheng's wedding hall again, leaving it spotless.
When the auspicious hour arrived, Qin Nanyan was carried in by sedan chair from the Qin residence. Lin Yuesha had expected some trouble, but Qin Nanyan remained quiet and reserved in front of the guests, as shy as a bride.
"Yue Sha, Yue E, you two go to the wedding courtyard to keep the new lady company. I, the old lady, will take care of the guests."
Old Mrs. Lin was dressed in extremely luxurious attire, using the precious jewelry that Qin had given her before her death, and her hair was slicked back with hair oil, making her look very energetic.
Old Mrs. Lin didn't introduce the two of them to the guests, and Lin Yuesha probably understood her little scheme. She simply wanted to tell everyone that she was the one in charge in the Lin family and was the one in charge.
There are rules to follow when receiving guests, and Lin Yuesha had no desire to stand out. Seeing that Old Madam Lin was chasing people away, she couldn't wait to leave.
Compared to the bustling front courtyard of the Lin residence, the Xi courtyard was much quieter and more deserted.
To cater to Qin Nanyan's preferences, Lin Shusheng specially built a small garden in the courtyard, where one could enjoy flowers and plants as soon as the door was opened, and in the southwest corner, there was also a fish pond with koi.
Lin Yuesha had just entered the courtyard when she ran into her scumbag father, who was about to leave.
Lin Shusheng was dressed in wedding attire, with a large red flower on his chest, and looked several years younger than usual. If one disregarded his character, Lin Shusheng's face was quite striking; although he was over thirty, there wasn't a single wrinkle around his eyes, his complexion was fair and refined, and he exuded the aura of someone in a superior position.
"Yue Sha, it's a good time for you to go and keep Nan Yan company."
Lin Shusheng was beaming with joy. He had been promoted, made a fortune, and lost his wife. He had experienced all three of life's great joys after Qin Shi's death.
By shifting the blame for Qin's death onto the remnants of Young Master Yu, there's no need for the troublesome Qin to loiter around all day. Not only will Lin Shusheng pocket the money Qin left behind, but he'll also win the heart of a beautiful young woman, a delicate and innocent virgin—it's all good news.
“Nan Yan has just arrived at the manor and is not familiar with the Lin family.”
Lin Shusheng chuckled, feeling quite pleased.
“Father, Miss Qin is very familiar with this place, after all, she used to come here often.”
Lin Yuesha couldn't stand it anymore; her father was utterly despicable. Although Qin Shi wasn't a good person either, they had been husband and wife for over ten years, and even a day of marriage was a hundred days of kindness. This scholar Lin acted as if Qin Shi were his enemy.
She had to remind her that Qin Nanyan was Qin's niece.
"Look how different Xiyuan has become. Apart from the houses that can't be demolished, there's not a trace of what it used to be."
Lin Shusheng frowned slightly. Lin Yuesha didn't mention Qin Shi, which made him feel a little better. Otherwise, it would have been really unlucky on his wedding day.
In order to eliminate everything left behind by the Qin family, the blue bricks on the ground were dug up by craftsmen, and the corners were cleaned many times to ensure that not a single hair of the Qin family could be found.
As for Qin's old clothes, Lin Shusheng originally wanted to burn them, but Old Madam Lin disagreed, thinking that they were all made of good materials and burning them would be too wasteful. She suggested that they be sold to brothels for the courtesans instead.
While Qin was alive, she wouldn't allow Lin Shusheng to bring Old Madam Lin to the capital, which Old Madam Lin hated to the core. Even after Qin died, she still tried every means to do disgusting things.
"By the way, Yue Sha, you need to change how you address her. Nan Yan is not Miss Qin, but Father's new wife."
After finishing his sentence, Lin Shusheng walked out the door with a beaming smile.
Lin Yuesha covered her chest with her hand. She was once again stunned by the shamelessness of the scumbag. Every time she thought she had reached the bottom of the Lin family, she would be proven wrong again soon.
"Miss, you don't look well."
Granny Fang stepped forward to support Lin Yuesha, sighing inwardly. Having such a father was enough to be the greatest disgrace of the young lady's life.
"Indeed, because I feel disgusted."
Lin Yuesha was helped straight to the bridal chamber. Lin Yue'e had not yet arrived. Only Qin Nanyan and her maid Yuli were in the bridal chamber.
"Miss Yue Sha, you've arrived."
Yu Li's eyes were calm, without the slightest hint of tension. Even Qin Nanyan sat comfortably on the edge of the bed, her face not covered.
The bride of the Great Qi was heavily made up, and Qin Nanyan's red lips were as red as blood, which made her smile all the more dazzling.
Could it be that Zhou Shi isn't dead? The attitudes of the master and servant seem rather strange.
"The old lady asked me and Yue'e to come to the Xiyuan Courtyard."
Lin Yuesha pulled up a chair and sat down. She was going to ask Qin Nanyan one last time about her plans. If she wanted to escape, she would help her.
Now that Old Mrs. Lin and Scholar Lin are entertaining guests, it will probably be a long time before evening. Taking advantage of the chaos to leave is a good opportunity.
Before she could speak, Lin Yue'e called out from the courtyard, "Cousin, cousin!"
The courtyard had indeed changed dramatically, becoming even more exquisite than it had been the previous two days.
When Lin Yue'e entered the room, everything was red: the bed curtains, the window screens, and a red tablecloth covering the table with mandarin ducks playing in the water.
Qin Nanyan leaned against the bright red bed curtains, looking relaxed.
"Cousin, don't you know that Auntie is gone?"
After Lin Yue'e finished speaking, she stared intently at Qin Nanyan, wanting to see her cousin's jaw drop in surprise.
"I already knew."
Qin Nanyan, her expression indifferent, asked Lin Yue'e, "How did you find out?"
Based on her understanding of Lin Yuesha, Lin Yuesha was definitely not a gossipy person, and even if she were to tell others about this, she would never tell Lin Yue'e.
"What's so difficult about that!"
She had people in the Qin household, but Lin Yue'e was shocked that Qin Nanyan knew about it, and asked in astonishment, "If you knew, why did you still marry into the family?"
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