Bai and Gu Yankai were in a stalemate in the room for a moment. Gu Yankai opened his eyes, sighed deeply, and took the initiative to release the hand that was holding Bai.
Gu Yankai, who had always wielded a knife, possessed considerable strength, and he had been a little excited just now, so he had lost all control when he grabbed the thing. After Bai was released, she lowered her head and touched her freed arm, feeling the pain and letting out a soft hiss.
Gu Yankai was close enough to hear it, so he reached out and lifted Bai's sleeve. Sure enough, a red handprint was left on the snow-white skin.
Gu Yankai touched his nose and said, "I'll go get the Yuxue Cream."
After the words fell, Gu Yankai turned around and ran out of the house. Bai withdrew her arm and told Chang Mama, "Go and lock all the gates."
After receiving the order, Chang Mama immediately went out to close the door with the maid. When Gu Yan came back at full speed, the courtyard of Jiaxi Hall had been locked.
Holding two boxes of Yuxue Cream worth a hundred gold coins, Gu Yankai stood outside the courtyard gate in a daze for a moment, then covered his eyes with his hands and laughed softly.
Knowing that he couldn't get in today, Gu Yankai handed the Yuxue Cream to the gatekeeper, stood outside the courtyard for a while, and then left.
It took almost half a month to get from the south to the capital. Princess Pingqin, also known as Molan, went to the city to pick up Madam Lin and Lin Qinshuang.
Seeing the still-young Lin Qinshuang, Molan was a bit uncomfortable. Lin's father was still an official, and he hadn't been convicted for standing on the wrong side. Lin Qinshuang was young, not yet as profit-driven as she later became, and certainly not someone who schemed against others just to live a comfortable life.
In the past, Molan's status was insufficient, and she couldn't protect Xiao Niang. Now, no matter what, at least Molan's status is higher than that of ordinary women. In the future, if Lin's father is still convicted, at least she can protect Xiao Niang Lin Qinshuang.
Madam Lin looked like she came from a humble background, lacking proper etiquette. She stuttered when she saluted Molan, let alone Lin Qinshuang. Molan naturally couldn't accept the salutes from either of them. Before they could even bow, she stepped forward and helped them both up.
Mrs. Lin, who was only the daughter of a scholar, had never thought that the princess would come to help her. She took a step back nervously, and when she came to her senses, she was about to kneel down and apologize.
Seeing that Molan was very close to Mrs. Lin and Miss Lin, Guoer stepped forward and supported Mrs. Lin.
Molan held Lin Qinshuang's hand, squatted down, and looked at her face carefully. After a moment, Molan smiled sweetly and said, "This child is pretty. I will give her a nickname, Xiaoliang."
Mrs. Lin, who was supported by Guo'er, nodded quickly and said, "I thank the princess for giving my daughter a name."
Lin Qinshuang also nodded and said, "Thank you, Princess Sister."
Molan shook her head and said, "Xiaoliang, don't call me sister, just call me Molan."
After hearing this, Mrs. Lin wanted to say something, but she didn't dare to step forward and could only worry.
Lin Qinshuang was very brave. She nodded and said with a smile, "Okay, Molan."
The two smiled at each other, as if they had returned to Molan's life.
When they were walking towards the carriage holding Lin Qinshuang's hand, Molan turned to look at Madam Lin and asked, "Is it okay for Xiaoliang and I to ride in the same carriage, and Madam to ride in a separate carriage?"
Mrs. Lin would not disagree, and watched her daughter being carried into the carriage. Lin Qinshuang, who had mounted the horse, waved to Mrs. Lin with an especially sweet smile.
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