With the marriage agreement personally bestowed by His Majesty, Aisin-Gioro Baotai's actions became even more legitimate.
Qingyin glared at the uninvited brat who had barged in front of her daughter, then turned her head away to avoid further annoyance.
"Father-in-law, I've brought some red bean paste from East Alley for Daiyu. Would you like some?" The now much older and still handsome Aisin-Gioro Baotai placed the wrapped pastries in front of Lin Daiyu with a fawning manner. When he caught Qingyin's gaze, he thought that his father-in-law also wanted to try some.
Qingyin: "..."
"don't want."
Forget it, why bother arguing with an idiot? Ignoring the brat, Qingyin strolled into the yard to fish. This was a hobby she had recently picked up. Last year, a new pond was dug in the yard, and some common fish fry were raised there. The fish were plump this season, so catching one would be an extra treat.
Qingyin returned the imperial physician Jianglin, whom Emperor Kangxi had previously sent, on the pretext that he was feeling much better. Firstly, he didn't want to take medicine anymore, and secondly, he was too lazy to have anyone watching over him.
Moreover, Jiang Lin has become increasingly outrageous over the years. Qingyin felt disgusted when she thought about the missing calligraphy, paintings, handkerchiefs, and other items around her. She wouldn't say anything if she liked him normally, but this kind of overstepping of boundaries only made her feel creeped out.
"I remember Yinyin, you've done some crazy missions before, haven't you?" The system's eerie voice drifted over, creating an uncanny atmosphere by the quiet pool.
A dull ache throbbed in her temples. Qingyin threatened, "System, you're eavesdropping on my thoughts again."
"Hehe, my great host Yinyin, as expected of a top wish grantor in the Quick Transmigration Bureau, you're awesome! You've got this little task in the bag." The system's sycophantic voice arrived late but surely.
"Heh. Alright, why did you suddenly come?"
System: "I've noticed that the mission is 80% complete. I'm here to give Yinyin some good news. And do you know how much those items I listed online sold last time?"
Without even looking, Qingyin could sense the enormous gain from the system's overjoyed voice in her mind. Her slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on her lips: "How much?"
"A total of over ten million points, plus the points from this mission, it's definitely close to twenty million."
"Yes, it's not bad."
As Qingyin, who was essentially living a leisurely life in the world of Dream of the Red Chamber, listened to the long string of numbers, she felt it wasn't mathematics, but rather the pleasant sound of money being struck, which meant that her indefinitely delayed repayment date had come a long way.
hey-hey.
Of course, Qingyin couldn't let the dog system know she was happy, so she casually tossed the system back into her space and blocked its voice.
That's straightforward and efficient.
Only the mournful cry of "Yin Yin!", representing the system's light cluster, remained in the system space, causing those who heard it to weep with sorrow.
However, this clearly does not include Ao-on.
Three years later, all the adult princes were firmly suppressed by Emperor Kangxi. After the incident of the Eighth Prince's dead eagle and the suppression of Yinzhi by Emperor Kangxi, no prince dared to compete for the position again, and the situation was relatively peaceful.
The marriage of Lin Daiyu and Baotai was the only happy event in recent years, which eased the somber atmosphere in the capital.
Moreover, one side was a minister favored by Emperor Kangxi, who had the title but no real power, and the other was Emperor Kangxi's most trusted brother. Both of them were absolutely neutral, so no one dared to cause trouble. Besides, no one would dare to make a fuss over Lord Lin's beauty.
At the banquet, Qingyin wore a dignified black robe, which lessened the attention drawn to her face. However, once noticed, few people were willing to miss her beauty.
Qingyin had originally wanted to reduce the amount of attention she was being drawn to, so she specifically chose a less crowded spot, but it seems that the effect wasn't very good. Feeling the intense gazes directed at her, Qingyin felt a little helpless.
Forget it, I'll still step in and shield that kid Baotai from the bar.
As expected, after Qingyin, dressed in black robes, stood next to Baotai, who was dressed in wedding attire, the people around them became much more subdued.
Bao Tai, whose face was flushed from drinking heavily at his wedding earlier, stared wide-eyed. "Well, you little rascal, you were pouring me drinks when my father-in-law was here, and now that he's here, you're pretending to be innocent and demure, huh?"
Baotai's best friend was actually Lin Heyu, the second son of Prime Minister Lin. The two grew up together. If he hadn't abandoned his studies for the military, their relationship would have been even closer. At this moment, the pale-faced, red-lipped young general immediately understood his friend's thoughts. He said indifferently, "Lord Lin is so handsome, why should I, a junior, be impolite!"
Aisin-Gioro Baotai glanced at Lin Heyu sideways and said, "Besides, why are you blushing in front of my father-in-law?"
"Who wouldn't feel ashamed in front of Lord Lin?" Lin Heyu glared back openly.
The two exchanged glances discreetly, deliberately avoiding Qingyin, who pretended not to see it.
However, with Qingyin's help, Baotai's situation did improve considerably.
As for the other princes and ministers' attempts to recruit or talk to her, Qingyin simply coughed and excused herself to leave, feigning illness.
Lin Daiyu and Aisin-Gioro Baotai were complementary in personality, had a deep affection for each other, and rarely quarreled. Her parents-in-law were also fans of Lin Daiyu's father, so Lin Daiyu's life couldn't be more comfortable.
A year later, the couple had a baby boy.
Years later, Consort Yuan's ambitions grew too great, and she was succeeded by Emperor Kangxi as Imperial Concubine Yuan and given death. The Jia family's powerful backers collapsed, and Jia Zhen's abduction of a commoner girl became the catalyst for the news being reported to the court. The corruption within the Jia family spread from top to bottom, ultimately leading to the confiscation of their property.
A year ago, Grandmother Jia had also passed away at an advanced age. When Lin Daiyu heard the news, she simply blinked slightly and nodded knowingly under the comforting gazes of her husband and father. She was no longer the naive little girl she used to be, and she didn't care about what the Jia family had done to her in the past. The Jia family's downfall was due to their greed, and it was their deserved fate. These things should not be implicated in her father.
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