Chapter 165 Suspicion

After speaking, Huang Fuxiang stood up, still with that dignified and generous smile on her face, as if she had not said anything provocative just now. She gently patted Molan's shoulder, and got closer to Molan while tidying up the wrinkles of Molan's clothes, "Master Sheng has only two concubines, one is up and the other is down. Fourth Miss, you must be careful and don't be fooled by those superficial harmony." The action seemed to be caring, but in fact it was implied. Huang Fuxiang finished speaking and then turned and left.

Molan stood there, looking at Huang Fuxiang's receding back, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes. She bit her lip lightly, thinking about Huang Fuxiang's words. She knew that the other party was deliberately provoking her. She told herself not to think too much, but those words still kept drilling into her mind. Molan closed her eyes, calmed her mind, and tried not to let her emotions show.

"Fourth sister? What are you thinking about? Why are you absent-minded?"

Minglan saw Molan standing there, motionless, so she walked over and called her.

Molan was suddenly startled and trembled.

Seeing that she looked unhappy, Minglan asked with concern, "Fourth sister, are you feeling unwell?" Molan

looked at Minglan with deep eyes, and saw that the concern on Minglan's face was not fake. Molan shook her head and came back to her senses, "I'm fine, maybe a little tired." Minglan stared

at Molan carefully for a while, and after making sure that she was fine, she took her and walked inside, "Second brother Gu is done with his work, and it's time for us to say goodbye and go back home. Let's go find second brother!"

After returning home, Molan used the excuse that she was still a little tired and went back to Lanxin Yazhu first. Molan sat in front of the window, looking at the scenery outside the window, and repeatedly recalled Huang Fuxiang's words in her mind.

"Yunzai, do you still remember my mother?" Yunzai

looked at the girl who had been absent-minded since returning from Gu's mansion. He didn't know why she suddenly asked about Lin Xiaoniang, but still answered honestly.

"Miss, I remember you, but I can't remember your face very clearly."

Molan also sketched Lin Qinshuang's appearance in her mind, but she could only draw a rough outline, and she couldn't remember any more details.

Molan suddenly burst into tears. Was she too unfilial? Why couldn't she even remember her face?

Noticing the person in front of the window trembling, Yunzai walked forward, "Miss, do you miss me? I will accompany you to burn incense for me!"

After hearing Yunzai's words, Molan gently wiped the tears from her cheeks, and she went to the small compartment in the study to burn incense for Lin Qinshuang. This was the tablet that Molan secretly set up for Lin Qinshuang.

At first, after Lin Qinshuang passed away, Molan and Changfeng wanted to go back to their hometown in Yuyang to worship their young mother, but Sheng Hong refused them on the grounds that Molan was traumatized and needed to rest. Later, after Molan recovered, she and Changfeng mentioned going back to their hometown in Yuyang to worship Lin Qinshuang, but Sheng Hong refused again. This time, the reason was that the two were still young and could not adapt to long journeys. He also said that the government was busy and could not spare anyone to escort them back. He also told them that as long as they had their young mother in their hearts, it would be the same wherever they worshipped.

So, Molan and Changfeng proposed to set up a tablet for Lin Qinshuang in the ancestral hall, but Sheng Hong still refused, saying that Lin Qinshuang was a concubine and the tablet could not be placed in the ancestral hall. Finally, Molan set up a tablet for Lin Qinshuang in her Lanxin Yazhu and painted a portrait of Lin Qinshuang. Although Molan's painting skills were still immature at that time, because it was her own mother, the painting was very vivid. But

the painting was destroyed by Sheng Hong. After Lin Qinshuang's death, Molan was hit hard, and because the shock she received at the Lantern Festival had not yet fully recovered, Molan had been recuperating in Lanxin Yazhu. At that time, Sheng Hong felt sorry for Molan and often came to see her, and he saw Molan's painting.

Sheng Hong's reaction was very different from what Molan imagined. Molan thought that Sheng Hong would miss Lin Qinshuang and cry when he saw her portrait, and would praise her for painting her mother well, but Sheng Hong was very angry when he saw the portrait. Molan remembered Sheng Hong's look that day. He suddenly got angry and tore down Lin Qinshuang's portrait. He was as angry as a mad bull. Then he tore Lin Qinshuang's portrait into pieces... He also swept away Lin Qinshuang's tablet. Regardless of Molan's fear, he pointed at Molan and said, "You are not allowed to set up a tablet for her, and you are not allowed to worship her!"

Molan was frightened. Later, Mingxi brought Minglan and Rulan to accompany Molan for a long time, telling them stories every day, and Molan got better. At that time, Molan hated Sheng Hong. She thought Sheng Hong was heartless. He loved Lin Qinshuang so much before, but after she died, he didn't even allow her to set up a tablet. Molan thought Sheng Hong thought it was unlucky and didn't love Lin Qinshuang anymore, but now thinking back, Molan felt something was wrong! Molan

thought about it all night but couldn't figure it out, and she felt a little groggy when she woke up the next morning.

Molan simply washed up and went to the old lady's courtyard to pay her respects to the old lady. Before she entered the house, she heard Sheng Hong's voice. Molan was surprised, because Sheng Hong usually wouldn't come to the old lady at this time if there was nothing to do. Just as she was about to enter the room,

Molan heard Sheng Hong talking about his hometown in Youyang, and her feet stopped as she was about to enter the door. She took a step back, stood quietly outside the door, and listened carefully to the voices inside.

"Mother, my aunt in Youyang has invited you to come back for a reunion. Cousin Wei said that my aunt fell ill during the late spring cold, and the illness has not improved. When she was sick, she kept thinking about you, saying that she didn't know if she would have the chance to see you again."

The old lady sighed, "How could I not miss my elder sister? She always said that the journey was too far and we haven't seen each other for many years. Think about it, it is convenient to take a boat from Bianjing to Youyang. She is sick, so I naturally have to go back to see her."

"Mother, if you want to go back, I will let Changbai escort you. I can rest assured that Bai'er is safe." Sheng Hong said.

"Hey, how can you let Changbai take me back to Youyang? Are you confused! The new emperor has already registered, and the announcement of the spring examination results has been delayed for so long because of the death of the previous emperor. The court is in need of talents, and it is almost time to announce the results. After the announcement, officials will be appointed and it is time to meet people. How can you let Changbai leave Bianjing at such a critical moment?" "

I forgot about the announcement of the results for a moment. I am still thoughtful. My son is confused! Changbai can't get away, and Changfeng can't do it either. Who else can escort you back?"

"Why do you have to have someone escort me back? I'm not too old to walk, just send more servants to protect me."

Sheng Hong seemed very nervous, "Now is the new emperor's first time to ascend the throne, and all places are still unstable. My son is worried..."

"It's okay, this rebellion has only affected the surrounding areas of Bianjing, and places farther away are actually more stable than Bianjing. Besides, I'm an old woman, and there's nothing worth their conspiracy. Just arrange more guards for me to scare off the bandits along the way."