Seeing Xianglian's curious gaze, Qingyin didn't plan to tell Xianglian about the rogue's nighttime visit to her boudoir, lest she frighten the honest maid. She smiled and said, "A few days ago, my elder brother had someone send me a medicinal ointment, and I suddenly took it out to look at it."
"Oh." Xiang Lian nodded knowingly. Young Master... sigh, if it weren't for various unexpected events, Xiang Lian would really be grateful for this young master's affection for her. Now that she understands the "reason" for the young master's affection, Xiang Lian is not as happy as before.
Having taken over the mistress's identity, it's no wonder they treated her so well; those gifts were compensation, after all.
She pursed her lips, not wanting to spoil her mistress's mood, so she forced herself to keep it to herself, but a hint of it showed on her face.
Qingyin understood, and her eyes turned serious: "Neither my brother nor I are at fault in this matter. This is the best ending for us, A-Lian, you need to know that."
Xiang Lian froze, looking into the girl's gentle yet firm eyes, and blushed as she replied, "Mm."
Even though she was the one who was scolded, Xiang Lian felt that the young lady in front of her was even more dazzling.
—
An envelope was delivered from the Left Prime Minister's residence in the capital to Minister Lin's residence.
As Madam Lin looked at the words in the envelope, her face turned pale, then red, then pale again.
Lin Zerui could tell from her expression that news of their Lin family's affairs had reached his father-in-law, causing his displeasure.
He sighed and asked, "Is it your father-in-law?"
Madam Lin looked distressed and said hesitantly, "Yes, Father told us to bring Qingqing to the Bai residence so that he can see her."
“That’s right. Qingqing is back. She should see her father-in-law.” Lin Zerui took a deep breath. No matter what, his eldest daughter’s return would bring him more benefits.
While waiting for the news from the couple to reach Qingyin's ears, Qingyin was playing shuttlecock with two maids.
"Haha, Miss, you're really amazing. It's really interesting to make this shuttlecock with chicken feathers."
The girl's rosy cheeks were flushed with a captivating glow as she moved, and Qingyin hummed in agreement.
As the servant's voice broke Qingyin's play, Qingyin was still somewhat reluctant to stop.
"Miss, Madam and Master want to see you in the East Courtyard."
Qingyin looked up. "Father and Mother are looking for me?"
Upon seeing the unfamiliar servants, Xianglian and Baihe instinctively went to their mistress's side and protected her.
The servant, blushing and dazed by the young lady's beauty, nodded and dared not stare at the stunningly beautiful young lady any longer.
"Um."
Qingyin nodded, "Then you go back first, I'll change my clothes and come back."
"Yes, Miss." The servant left respectfully.
Watching the servants leave, Qingyin said to Xianglian, "Alian, put the shuttlecock away first. Baihe, come with me to change my clothes."
"Yes," the two replied in unison.
...
Ten minutes later, Qingyin neatly changed into a refreshing and inconspicuous light blue belted dress and walked towards the east courtyard.
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In the main house of the east courtyard, Mr. and Mrs. Lin sat high in the hall, their eyes lighting up as they looked into the room, where the light seemed to be brightened by the beautiful woman who entered.
Why does Qingqing look even prettier now?
Mr. and Mrs. Lin thought to themselves in a daze.
"Father, Mother," Qingyin bowed to the two of them. After she finished speaking, the two seemed to wake up as if from a daze. Madam Lin looked at Qingyin with loving care and asked, "Qingqing, have you been lacking anything lately?"
"Thank you for your concern, Mother. Everything in the yard has been prepared by Mother and Father, and nothing is missing," Qingyin replied obediently.
The eyes of Lin's father and mother softened even more.
"Yes, sit down quickly. You're still recovering, you need to rest more."
Qingyin smiled gently, exuding a delicate and charming aura, and turned to sit in her seat.
Looking at the girl's delicate and gentle demeanor, the two men were reminded that their daughter was a widow who had just lost her husband. Thinking of their neglect these past few days, Mr. and Mrs. Lin felt somewhat uneasy, and their attitude towards Qingyin became even more gentle and guilty.
When the topic of marriage came up, and with his daughter's captivating beauty before him, Lin's father couldn't help but probe Qingyin's future marriage and feelings: "Hmm, Qingqing, now that you're home, have you thought about finding another husband in the future?"
"I," Qingyin's eyes welled up with tears, revealing a captivating sadness that, combined with her stunningly beautiful face, was truly heartbreaking.
It makes one feel even more pity for the depressed beauty, and for the person who caused her sadness with anger.
Immediately, he was met with stares from many of the servants in the house, including his mother, who was glaring at his father. He opened his mouth again and again, but still couldn't utter the following probing words.
Moreover, when Lin's father looked at his eldest daughter, who was standing below with her head bowed and frail, even he, a man of hardened heart, couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt and regret for saying those words.
Seeing that Lin's father was turning his head away from Gan Qingyin, Madam Lin secretly glared at him a few times. What a stupid brain! What woman would immediately change to a new husband after losing her husband?
Qingqing must be very sad right now. Madam Lin was angry but couldn't vent her anger. Looking at her daughter who was still grieving, Madam Lin gently comforted her, "Qingqing, don't be afraid. If Qingqing's husband were still alive, he would surely want Qingqing to be happy."
“I know, Mother. If Amin were still here, he would definitely want me to move forward. Now, with the love and care of my mother and father, I have come to understand.” Qingyin’s tone seemed normal, but when she talked about her deceased husband, she smiled and revealed a few pearly white teeth.
However, in the eyes of Lin's father and mother, Qingyin, who had just shed tears and then smiled, seemed to them to be their eldest daughter who was in deep pain and forcing a smile, making them feel even more guilty and remorseful.
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