"It definitely can."
The old woman said, "Even someone of Qin's status got divorced, didn't she? Look at her now, isn't she living a good life?"
As she spoke, she pulled up Wu Xiaotong's sleeve, revealing new scars on the woman's fair arm.
That's because Lin Ke had an attack last night, and they poured hot oil directly on her.
The old woman asked bluntly, "Does the young mistress intend to live like this for the rest of her life?"
"..."
Wu Xiaotong suddenly shuddered, realizing something, and instinctively pulled her hand back. "No..."
Her marriage to Lin Ke was an arranged marriage, but because she was not favored by her father, her husband and in-laws did not treat her well after she married into the Lin family.
Not long after, Wu Xiaotong learned that her husband was suffering from a strange illness.
From then on, being beaten and scolded became a daily occurrence for her.
Even during her two pregnancies, she couldn't escape her husband's cruelty, and she almost miscarried several times due to his beatings.
If she hadn't met Qin Sheng, Wu Xiaotong might have continued to endure this until one day she couldn't take it anymore and was beaten to death by Lin Ke.
However, ever since she learned that Qin Sheng had divorced her husband, Wu Xiaotong could no longer suppress her desire to divorce Lin Ke.
She is the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Wuping's family, and it is absolutely unacceptable for her to be divorced.
The family will absolutely not allow it!
Therefore, she could only do what Qin Sheng did: divorce her husband. She didn't want alimony; she only wanted to leave the Lin family mansion and spend the rest of her life with a Buddhist lamp and a Buddhist temple.
"Granny..." Wu Xiaotong grasped the wet nurse's hand again, "Do you think Qin Sheng will help me?"
The old woman shook her head; she didn't know either.
"However, they say that those who are in the same boat feel the same way. You and she are the same kind of people after all. Perhaps she is kind-hearted."
"Besides, young lady, don't forget that Lady Qin has the Regent backing her up."
"..."
Wu Xiaotong thought more deeply than the nanny. Even if the Regent really had feelings for Lady Qin, did he really think he would help her with anything as long as she asked?
She felt very uncertain.
...
Qin Sheng, accompanied by her maid and Lü Qingfeng, went to Daji Temple.
Lu Qingfeng's skills were more than enough to take on a dozen guards, so Qin Sheng didn't bring many guards, only him.
Qin Sheng offered incense in the main hall and asked Jade to donate money for incense oil.
They arrived early today, and at this time there were hardly any people in the temple, making it look rather deserted.
After offering incense and coming out of the main hall, a young monk walked towards them, put his hands together in a Buddhist greeting.
“Amitabha, if you gentlemen have enough time, you may wish to take a stroll over there. The peonies at our temple are already in bloom.”
Qin Sheng looked in the direction he was pointing and indeed saw a delightful display of colors.
It is said that the peonies at Daji Temple were transplanted one by one from the foot of the mountain by the abbot and carefully cared for for a long time. This is the first year they have bloomed.
Qin Sheng sat in the pavilion next to her, admiring the flowers.
The young monk had brought them a pot of tea, saying it was brewed from tea leaves grown on the mountain behind the temple.
Qin Sheng thanked him.
With a gentle breeze, birdsong, and the fragrance of flowers, sitting in the pavilion to admire the flowers and drink tea is a truly pleasant and delightful experience.
It seems that since leaving the capital, she has rarely felt this relaxed and comfortable.
I sat there for about half an hour.
Emerald glanced over there and frowned, saying, "Why hasn't Young Madam Lin arrived yet?"
By now, more and more worshippers have arrived at Daji Temple. They are sitting in this pavilion, and if Young Madam Lin were to come, she would be able to see them at a glance.
Qin Sheng was getting a little anxious.
She didn't know exactly why Wu Xiaotong had invited her to Daji Temple, but if she couldn't come due to unforeseen circumstances, she should have sent someone to let her know.
Qin Sheng thought for a moment and said, "She probably isn't coming. Let's go back."
Today she also needs to go to the embroidery shop to check on the two new embroiderers that Yu Rou has hired. It's almost time now.
However, as soon as they left Daji Temple, they saw the Lin family's carriage stop.
But it wasn't Wu Xiaotong who arrived; instead, it was a wealthy woman in her fifties, adorned with jewels and wearing a gown embroidered with gold thread, looking radiant with wealth.
This should be the matriarch of the Lin family, the richest family in Ningzhou, who is also Wu Xiaotong's mother-in-law.
The temple's welcoming monks had already come over and politely ushered the Lin family's women inside.
After they all went inside, a person suddenly appeared from the side. Qin Sheng felt that the person looked familiar, and after taking a closer look, she realized that it was Wu Xiaotong's personal maid.
"This servant greets Lady Qin."
The maidservant came over and bowed to Qin Sheng tremblingly before saying, "My young mistress accidentally fell and injured her leg when she went out today and can't go out. She asked me to tell you that she is really sorry and will personally go to the mansion to apologize to you another day."
After she finished speaking, she looked at Qin Sheng with a flicker in her eyes.
These were not the truth, of course; they were what the young mistress's wet nurse, Granny Wei, had taught her to say. The maid was simply following orders.
The old man came back in the morning, and seemed to be in a good mood. He didn't cause any trouble for the young mistress, but went straight to the concubine's room.
The maid swallowed hard, then, remembering something, quickly added, "Our young mistress is fine. The doctor said she just needs to rest for a few days after applying the medicine."
These words were also instructed to her by Granny Wei.
Qin Sheng nodded and said, "I understand. It's nothing. Please go back and tell your young mistress to rest and recover in peace."
The maid choked up and said, "Yes, this servant will definitely convey your words to the young mistress, Madam Qin."
After she finished speaking, she even sniffed, "Our old lady is at the temple offering incense, so I can't stay any longer. I'll take my leave now."
He then curtsied to Qin Sheng and left.
Qiao'er sighed and, watching the maid run so fast, muttered to herself, "There's no need for her to run."
What kind of behavior is this!
Qin Sheng's expression darkened.
Jade also noticed that the girl's eyes were darting around, clearly indicating that she wasn't telling the truth.
"My lady, that girl definitely wasn't telling the truth. Otherwise, I should chase after her and bring her back..."
"Need not."
Qin Sheng looked ahead, and soon Wu Xiaotong's personal maid disappeared from sight.
That girl certainly wasn't telling the truth, but---
In both her past and present lives, she has met countless people and been caught up in numerous conspiracies and schemes, so some of her intuitions are remarkably accurate.
Qin Sheng shook her head. "She wasn't telling the truth, but her lies... don't you think there was some ulterior motive in her words?"
"ah?"
"What?"
The two maids exchanged glances, both somewhat confused by Qin Sheng's meaning. What... purpose?
“Those words were said by someone on purpose to be heard by the girl,” Lü Qingfeng, who had been silent until now, said calmly.
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