If Prince Xian's Mansion were to run around in Yanbei and get too close to the aristocratic families, some people in the court would lose sleep.
The base of the Ren family's ancestral hall is significantly higher than the other courtyards, and one must ascend a long flight of more than ten steps to enter. The hall is divided into two courtyards, the front courtyard, which is similar to other courtyards and accessible to both men and women. The back courtyard, however, is only open during festivals, and only male members of the Ren family are permitted to enter.
The place where Ren Yaoyu contemplated her mistakes was the west wing of the front yard, where there was a Buddhist temple.
A few people went up the stairs, and the maid went forward and gently pushed open the closed door, and a vast bluestone courtyard appeared in front of everyone.
This ancestral hall was not originally part of the old house, but was rebuilt by the former head of the Ren family, Bao Ming, after the Ren family moved in. It is much newer than the other buildings of the Ren family. The site was chosen with great care.
The main house in the north-facing front yard had five rooms and a gabled roof. It was currently closed. The entire courtyard was cold and quiet, with not a single person in sight.
Ren Yaoqi heard Mrs. Lin sigh, turned around and saw her slightly red eyes.
"Eighth sister is in the west wing. Does the eldest lady want us to accompany her in?" Ren Yaohua asked, pointing to the west wing.
Mrs. Lin must have something to say in private when she came to see Ren Yaoyu. Ren Yaohua had a good impression of Mrs. Lin, so she did her a favor and didn't get involved.
Mrs. Lin said hurriedly, "I'll go in by myself. You sisters..."
Ren Yaoqi smiled and said, "Let's go sit in the east wing for a while. When you come out, send someone to call us."
Mrs. Lin thanked them both and went to the west wing.
Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua walked towards the east wing. At this time, several maids who stayed in the ancestral hall came out from the corner room on the side of the west wing to greet them.
Ren Yaohua didn't need them to serve her. She sent them away and only asked them to open the door to the east wing.
The front yard of the ancestral hall was rarely visited on weekdays. The east wing was a hall, filled with only tables and chairs. Standing at the door, Ren Yaoqi could smell the damp, decayed atmosphere inside, which she disliked.
"Let's wait outside." Ren Yaoqi said to Ren Yaohua.
Ren Yaohua didn't care. People could sit under the corridor.
So the two of them sat in the corridor and waited for Mrs. Lin to come out.
The two sisters were idle and chatting casually. Ren Yaohua asked Ren Yaoqi, "Did you mention this year's dragon boat race to the princess?" Ren Yaohua was asking about the invitation received by Prince Xian's Mansion.
Ren Yaoqi shook his head: "I didn't mention it."
Ren Yaohua couldn't help but think deeply.
Ren Yaoqi had no idea about this matter for the time being and did not mention it again.
At this time, crying sounds came from the west wing, and it was immediately recognized as Ren Yaoyu's. There was a large courtyard between the east and west wings, and Ren Yaoyu's crying sounds were still clearly heard, heartbreaking.
The two sisters glanced towards the west wing and were speechless.
Mrs. Lin stayed in the west wing for about half an hour before coming out. When Ren Yaoqi saw her, she found that her eyes were even redder than when she went in. Although her face was calm, she couldn't hide her worry.
Compared with her grandmother, Mrs. Ren, Mrs. Lin has deeper feelings for her granddaughter, Ren Yaoyu.
Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua didn't ask any more questions and just led Mrs. Lin out.
On the way back, Mrs. Lin spoke obviously less.
After returning to Ronghua Courtyard, Mrs. Lin asked Mrs. Ren to go to Liuli Courtyard. However, Mrs. Lin was not going to visit her daughter Lin, but to see Concubine Kang.
Old Madam Ren also agreed. This time, Madam Ren accompanied her. After all, it was not convenient for Ren Yaoqi and Ren Yaohua to go to Aunt Kang's place. (To be continued.) This chapter has been read (please click on the next chapter to continue reading!)
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