Chapter 752 Getting Away with It
Longjing's pitying gaze inexplicably made Binglan uncomfortable, because she understood the meaning behind his gaze, and couldn't help but feel bitter inside.
Almost everyone knew about her feelings for Qi Heng; the only ones who couldn't understand were her headstrong older brother, Wang Jinhu, and Qi Heng himself.
Perhaps he knew, but he didn't care and never took it seriously.
So year after year, she remained undecided about marriage, and time slipped by until now. He made no move, not even inquiring about it.
“Miss Lin, you are the daughter of an official, and you come from the capital. You are used to the prosperity and may not be used to Qincheng.”
There aren't many rules governing interactions among the people of Qincheng. Binglan smiled and said, "I've always been a wild child and I'm not good at speaking, so please don't mind."
Lin Yuesha waved her hand. She thought the same as Longjing: she only felt sympathy for the infatuated woman.
If Pockmarked Face truly cared, how could he never mention marriage? And Binglan's sincere heart was nothing more than wishful thinking.
Emotions are the most complex thing, and people's hearts are fickle, so Lin Yuesha never gives herself away easily. In her heart, family is the most important thing.
To be honest, although I'm engaged to Pockmarked Face, when comparing the status of my stepbrother and Pockmarked Face, my stepbrother will always come first.
"I certainly wouldn't mind."
Lin Yuesha didn't put on airs, but said calmly, "You probably don't know, but I'm actually from the North, and my home is in a remote little village."
Her background was no secret. Lin Yuesha didn't benefit much from Lin Shusheng's influence, and now that she's in Qincheng, she no longer has the aura of being a Lin family heiress.
"yes."
Lin Yuesha's original intention was for the two of them to get along normally, but Wang Binglan misunderstood her.
"Lin Yuesha said these things to refute what I said before."
Wang Binglan's complexion worsened. She had previously implied that Lin Yuesha's marriage to Qi Heng was because of her usefulness to him, but it turned out that wasn't the case!
A few days ago, Qi Heng asked her to buy women's items, such as curtains and ornaments. She still had some unrealistic fantasies, but now they have all been shattered.
In the first round, Wang Binglan was defeated, and she felt a pang of jealousy.
Time reveals true character. She couldn't believe that after knowing Qi Heng for ten years, her status in his heart was lower than that of a peasant girl. Originally, she felt inferior because of her status as an orphan, but now it seemed that Lin Yuesha wasn't much better.
“Recently, due to the war in the Northwest, my elder brother went to the battlefield, while I stayed in Qincheng to take care of some miscellaneous matters.”
Wang Binglan glanced at the sky. She was very busy and had to leave first. If there was anything urgent, she would send someone to find her.
As soon as they left, Longjing rolled his eyes. He knew perfectly well that the pockmarked man was engaged to the young lady, yet he was still so clueless, desperately wanting to be someone's concubine. He was even worse than a maid.
"Longjing, say less."
Keep your thoughts to yourself; there's no need to voice them. If Wang Binglan finds something to use against you, things might get out of hand again.
Bai Cha thought this to herself, but she didn't say it. As a maid, she had to keep her mouth shut.
"Hmph, am I wrong?"
Longjing stuck out her tongue and made a face at Baicha. Although she wasn't as composed as Baicha, she was still very perceptive.
Being a maid is just about serving your mistress and getting a monthly allowance. It doesn't mean you have to be a seductive vixen and become someone's concubine. Longjing is an ambitious person and is determined not to become a concubine who climbs into someone's bed.
"oh?"
Lin Yuesha always managed her maids loosely, believing that Longjing's genuine nature was invaluable and never trying to suppress it.
Lin Yuesha didn't care if her own people said something wrong; she always judged people based on their personalities, not the issue at hand.
What are your lofty ambitions?
Jiang Baozhu found it amusing and joined in, teasing Longjing along with her.
"Marry a great hero!"
Longjing patted her chest. She was going to marry a real man, no matter how poor he was.
The young lady said that when she turns eighteen, she can be freed from her slave status and marry. She still has a few years to go, so she can start looking for someone.
What is a hero?
The ambition was indeed lofty; Lin Yuesha couldn't help but give Longjing a thumbs up, something she herself dared not even dream of.
“I will not marry a scholar. He spends all day writing a few pretentious poems to fool people. He can’t eat or drink.”
Longjing first excludes scholars, such as Bai Dingfeng, who initially married Li Ruoxue for money, and later climbed the social ladder by marrying into the Wei family. He didn't contribute any money or effort, but relied on his pretty face and flaunting his talent to deceive women, making him even worse than the male prostitutes at Wenjun Tower.
"Longjing, you have a prejudice against scholars."
Lin Yuesha had to interrupt, saying that there are different kinds of scholars, and her own stepbrother was a reliable one.
"Young master, you are certainly a good man. It is precisely because you are too easy to talk to that I have lost my respect for you."
Longjing felt somewhat guilty when Xiao Qi was mentioned.
The young master was too honest. When he got hungry late at night while reading, he was too embarrassed to bother the servants, so he would occasionally go to the kitchen to make himself a meal.
After discovering this, Longjing didn't take on any work; instead, she borrowed a roasted sweet potato from Xiao Qi.
She's getting too cocky as a maid.
Because the young master is a good person, we must be extra careful about his marriage and make sure he is not bullied by a woman.
"So you know you're getting cocky?"
Lin Yuesha couldn't stop smiling. Her older brother was a kind-hearted man, and luckily the servants in the family were quite honest. If they had encountered servants who were too powerful and bullied their masters, they might have turned around and enslaved her stepbrother.
He was born without a temper, and all the women in Chenjia Village, from the older women to the older ladies, praised Xiao Qi highly.
If this person were alive today, she would be a friend to women, often receiving friend cards. Her character is impeccable, but because she is so good, marrying Xiao Qi would put her under some pressure.
The conversation veered off course when it started talking about Xiao Qi, but Longjing quickly brought it back on track.
As a man, you don't need to be ambitious, not scheming, not lazy, not a gambler, just work hard to feed and clothe your wife and children, care for others, and not be old-fashioned. That's enough.
If you marry into that family, you'll have to consider what your in-laws are like; never choose a mother-in-law who's too demanding.
"Your request is very practical."
Jiang Baozhu nodded repeatedly. What Longjing said was very important for the two of them to live together.
She silently compared Gu Yi to the description in her mind and found that every single one of them matched.
"Ha ha."
If judged by this standard, the pockmarked face would be excluded from the circle. Such a calculating person uses scheming in every aspect of life.
I don't know if he's tired, but Lin Yuesha looks exhausted.
"Add one more."
Thinking of Wang Binglan's behavior, Longjing added, "He doesn't have that many messy sisters, and childhood sweethearts won't do either."
"Looks like I need to consider calling off the engagement."
Lin Yuesha touched her chin; the piece of fat near her mouth was always being coveted, which made her feel uncomfortable.
"Miss, this doesn't count."
Longjing, holding her young mistress's hand, realized she had misspoke and hurriedly tried to make amends, "The young master is an exceptional person, how could such a refined individual not be coveted!"
Are you sure you're talking about him?
Lin Yuesha rubbed her face. She couldn't stand Longjing's insincere words anymore.
The pockmarked man was no longer young, though he was in his early twenties. He had been a bachelor until he got engaged to her, and it was quite remarkable that he had only been noticed by one woman all these years.
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