Chapter 70 Calculation
Madam is coming to cancel the engagement.
But for some reason, he actually stopped it this time.
He said, "The marriage between Wu'an Marquis's Mansion and the eldest lady has already been decided. How can we withdraw?"
Qi didn't take Xiao Yuan seriously at all. She just said, "You are just a poor scholar. What does the affairs of my Lin Mansion have to do with you? What do you know? Why don't you leave now?"
Lin Zhi also shouted angrily, "He is my student. You said he was a poor scholar. Are you also calling me blind?"
Qi swallowed and turned her head away unwillingly.
Lin Zhi wanted to say a few more sharp words, but was stopped by Xiao Yuan, who shook his head at him and whispered.
"Don't get angry, lest you anger Madam and let her notice something strange. Teacher, don't forget that Qin is still here with us."
Xiao Yuan knew that Lin Zhi was very optimistic about the marriage between the Lin Mansion and the Wu'an Marquis Mansion. Because of this marriage with the Wu'an Marquis Mansion in the previous life, he could be said to be able to walk sideways in the Ministry of Rites, and even the Minister of Rites treated him with courtesy.
How could he be willing to give up the pleasure and power that the Wu'an Marquis Mansion brought?
Moreover, his concubine's two children would depend on the convenience of the Wu'an Marquis' Mansion in the future, so it was even more impossible for him to refuse this marriage.
Therefore, it was extremely difficult for Qi to cancel the engagement.
Lin Zhi also thought of this, so he retracted his fierce expression and coaxed Qi.
"Madam, you know that our Lin Mansion is just a small fourth-rank mansion. How can it be compared with that first-rank marquisate?"
"I can't twist the arm against the thigh. I don't want my daughter to marry into a family like that, but for the future of the entire Lin family, you have to be patient."
"Also, Yingxue also agreed to this matter."
"Madam, I love Yingxue no less than you do. Do I really want to see her fall into that situation?"
"However, I also promised Madam that if there is a chance, I will bring it up."
The last sentence was just something Lin Zhi said casually to Qi, and he didn't take it to heart. However, Qi took it seriously and explained in detail that if the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion was wrong, the marriage must be canceled and a good place must be found for Yingxue.
Lin Zhi agreed impatiently, and then asked her to leave on the pretext of having official business to attend to.
He also said, "Don't ever break into my study like this again."
Qi accepted the order and retreated.
But when Qi was halfway there, she suddenly felt something was wrong and turned around to look at the study with a vicious look.
Her family always has official business to do, but why is Xiao Yuan just standing there like an idiot? He doesn't have any official business to do.
Qi was about to turn back and drive Xiao Yuan out, but she stopped abruptly. She was afraid of displeasing the master and causing trouble for Yingxue.
Qi snorted coldly, "I'll forgive him this time, but if it happens again, I will never forgive him."
She didn't understand why her husband was so interested in a student from a humble family. With the current power of her Lin family, it would be easy for her to cultivate a loyal disciple.
At the very least, her nephew is also a candidate. Min'er will take the imperial examination next year. I heard from my sister-in-law that Min'er has been very well-behaved recently. He hasn't been to the building to have fun for half a month. He has been studying hard in the yard. The teacher even praised him for his rapid progress.
Thinking of this, Qi's eyes turned. Instead of helping an outsider, the master might as well help her nephew.
"Someone, tell the concierge that Xiao Yuan must ask me first before coming in."
The Lin Mansion wasn't his home, so he could just walk in whenever he wanted? What did he think of her, the mistress of the Lin Mansion?
Qi angrily threw her sleeves and left.
In the dark, Lin Yingxue walked out from behind the rockery and watched her mother go away, with a calculation in her eyes that only she knew.
Not long after, Xiao Yuan walked out of the study.
She emerged from the rockery and led Xiao Yuan to the back of the rockery. Xiao Yuan walked over as if he was familiar with the place, and the two of them started talking in a secluded place in the rockery.
Xiao Yuan looked at the cramped space. If it were in the past, he would be very happy, because this was a rare time when he and her were closest. The space was small and could only accommodate two people. He could clearly smell the rose fragrance wafting from her body, which made his face blush and his heart beat fast, and his eyes were full of deep affection.
But now, he seemed to prefer Lin Qingjun's white magnolia flowers. They were fresh and pleasant to the touch. Compared to the scent of roses, the white magnolia could calm his mind and spirit better.
He couldn't help but take a step back.
Lin Yingxue noticed his actions and her anger suddenly surged out. Could it be that he also began to dislike her? Or was he slowly falling in love with that Lin Qingjun?
But she couldn't show her anger, she could only be magnanimous, feel aggrieved, humble herself, act cowardly, and even cry.
She looked up at Xiao Yuan and forced tears out.
"Xiao Yuan, do you look down on me too?"
Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuan immediately put the fragrance of the white magnolia behind him and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes with heartache.
"Yingxue, how could I look down on you? You know I just can't be hard-hearted towards you."
Think about him, Xiao Yuan, in the eyes of others, is just a poor scholar, how could he have won the favor of the fourth-rank official lady? What's more, Yingxue had saved him before. If she hadn't sent him two big cakes, he would have starved to death.
That's right, it wasn't the first time he saw her.
He had seen them once in his hometown five years ago. There was a famine at that time and their family had eaten up all the food. If the court did not send relief food, they would probably have to eat the bark of the trees in front of their door.
At this time, the town opened its granaries to distribute grain, and it was also heard that several daughters of officials from the capital came over to help distribute the grain.
He had seen her at that time. She personally brought him two hot pancakes. Although she was wearing a veil, he could learn her maiden name, Yingxue, from the handkerchief she dropped.
Therefore, when he entered the capital after completing his studies, the first thing he did was to inquire if there was a young lady with this name. However, was it so easy to find out the name of a young lady from an official family? Wouldn't he be beaten out as a playboy?
Perhaps it was God who made them meet. On that rainy street, he picked up a handkerchief that fell from the Lin Mansion's carriage. On it were the two words "Yingxue". He chased the carriage despite the heavy rain, and saw the carriage enter the gate of the Lin Mansion. Only then did he realize that she was Lin Yingxue, the legitimate daughter of the Minister's Mansion.
Thinking of this, his heart ached even more, and he secretly regretted why he had stopped Qi in the study. Shouldn't he have agreed with Qi's approach?
"Yingxue, I am sorry for you, but don't worry, one day, I will never let you marry into the Marquis of Wu'an's mansion again."
Lin Yingxue was slightly startled, and a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes.
Just because of him, he wanted to stop her from marrying the prince? Did he really think he was something?
But she couldn't show it, she could only talk.
"It's okay, Xiao Lang, I'm willing to sacrifice myself for the Lin Mansion's flash."
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