The Zhao sisters looked at each other in bewilderment.
The bell ringer?
Is there any need to ask? It must be Zhao Lin.
If Zhao Lin had not won the first place in the case at the critical moment, causing the apprenticeship ceremony to fail at the last step, would Han Yuehua have been so angry that she fell into a coma?
This time, not only did the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion become a laughing stock, but it also lost a huge amount of benefits, causing the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion to lose the best opportunity to win over Fu Chengwang.
Not to mention Han Yuehua, even if Zhao Jingzhou knew about it, he would be furious.
This is Han Yuehua’s heart knot.
"Let Zhao Lin come back!"
Zhao Mingzhu made a prompt decision and said, "No matter how dissatisfied he was before, now that mother is ill, he, as a son, must fulfill his filial duty!"
Zhao Mingyue immediately agreed, "That's right. There are only bad children in this world, but there are no bad parents. Mother was negligent towards him, but it was also because he didn't take the initiative to communicate. It takes two to tango, so we can't blame everyone else for the mistakes."
Zhao Mingxiao also said: "No matter what, the most important thing is to let mother recover first."
The eldest, second and third brothers reached an agreement, and the fourth brother Zhao Mingyu and the fifth brother Zhao Mingya, who had little say, naturally had nothing to say.
They won't object.
As for Zhao Chenhan, he stood aside with his fists clenched, wanting to object, but he knew that Han Yuehua was his backer. Once Han Yuehua had an accident, his position in the mansion would be shaken, so he had to let Han Yuehua recover first.
Zhao Mingzhu ordered, "Mingxiao and Mingyu, you two know where Zhao Lin lives. Go and get him back."
"good!"
Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu did not refuse and prepared to go find Zhao Lin.
Zhao Chenhan made up his mind and said, "Third and fourth sisters, tell my eldest brother that as long as he is willing to come back to save mother, I will teach him all my experience in the imperial examination and then leave the mansion to avoid misunderstandings."
"No! You are also one of us. Mother even said that she would make you the crown prince. How can you leave?" Zhao Mingya said hurriedly.
Zhao Chenhan resolutely said: "As long as I can save my mother, I will be willing to die, not to mention leaving the Marquis' Mansion."
Zhao Chenhan said to Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu, "Just tell Big Brother that I'm willing to kowtow and apologize. He can scold me, beat me, or even kill me if he wants. Just don't blame Mother."
The sisters all nodded and looked at Zhao Chenhan with eyes full of relief.
"This is the good boy of my Zhenbei Marquis Mansion."
Zhao Mingya said: "If mother knew what you were thinking, she would definitely get better soon."
…
The carriage soon arrived outside the alley where Zhao Lin lived.
The two men got off the carriage and frowned as they looked at the alley in front of them filled with sewage.
When have they ever been to such a place?
The last time Zhao Mingyu came here was at night and he didn't pay attention to his surroundings.
When I saw it, I almost vomited.
"She lives here?" Zhao Mingxiao was also shocked.
Zhao Mingyu nodded silently.
Zhao Mingxiao said angrily, "A young master of a marquisate is actually living with these lowly people and letting himself degenerate."
The two men walked in, pinching their noses.
Several dirty, half-naked children who were playing in the alley were so frightened that they ran back home and peeked through the cracks in the door at the two gorgeously dressed women.
It’s hard to imagine that if it were them, they would probably rather die than live here.
Zhao Mingxiao went forward and knocked on the door. Zhang Dashan opened the door and was slightly surprised to see her: "Who are you looking for?"
Zhao Mingxiao said, "I'm looking for Zhao Lin. Is he here?"
Zhang Dashan recognized Zhao Mingya and said disgustedly, "You again. Zhao Lin is not at home."
Zhang Dashan was about to close the door when Zhao Mingxiao quickly held it open and said, "We have something urgent to discuss with him. You won't be held responsible if we delay."
Zhang Dashan thought for a moment and said, "Wait a minute, I'll go ask him. He's meeting a guest."
"good!"
Zhang Dashan turned and left. Zhao Mingxiao said to Zhao Mingyu, "Let's follow him. Zhao Lin might not see us."
Zhao Mingyu nodded, and followed Zhang Dashan inside with Zhao Mingxiao.
"No, let them go!"
Just as I reached the yard, Zhao Lin's voice, cold and filled with disgust, came through.
"Zhao Lin!"
Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu hurried over.
I saw two people sitting in the room, chatting and laughing, looking very happy.
When they saw Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu, they were stunned at first, and then their faces darkened at the same time.
"Ms. Fu? Why are you here?"
Zhao Mingxiao said in surprise.
"Mrs. Ma, Miss Zhao Si?"
Fu Liqing raised his head and said unhappily, "I was just wondering what you're doing here. Are you threatening Zhao Lin and preventing him from taking the entrance exam? If you dare, I'll tell Dad and have him report Marquis Zhao."
"this……"
Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu were both speechless.
They didn't expect Fu Liqing to have such an idea.
But they were not wronged.
Zhao Mingyu came here before to persuade Zhao Lin to give up the imperial examination. Now that both of them are here, it is inevitable that they will continue to threaten him.
"Tell me, what are you doing here?"
Seeing that the two women didn't say anything, Fu Liqing continued to ask.
In the Great Qi Dynasty, civil officials are respected and military officials are despised. Fu Chengwang is one of the leaders of the literati, so Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu really dare not offend Fu Liqing.
But they both didn't want to reveal Zhao Lin's identity as the young master of the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion, and hesitated, not knowing what to say.
Zhao Lin watched coldly.
As long as they told the truth, Fu Liqing would naturally not question them anymore, but that would make some things even more unclear.
For example, Zhao Lin is Marquis Zhao’s biological son, so why would the Zhenbei Marquisate ask for Zhao Chenhan to become his disciple?
Why did the Zhenbei Marquisate bet that Zhao Lin would not win the first place in the three cases?
Why has the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion never announced Zhao Lin’s identity?
Also, why did Zhao Lin say he was an orphan and still live here?
It’s hard to explain these.
If they were to explain it clearly, the Zhenbei Marquisate would lose all its face.
Given the current relationship between Fu Liqing and Zhao Lin, she might immediately go back to the Fu residence and tell Minister Fu to severely criticize Zhao Jingzhou.
The two women couldn't think of a suitable reason and their expressions changed constantly.
Zhao Lin had admired her enough and said to Fu Liqing, "You two young ladies from the Marquis' Mansion have condescended to come to my shabby little courtyard. You must have something important to tell me. Miss Fu, you should go back first."
Fu Liqing said: "If you really have any problems, tell me and I will help you."
Zhao Lin smiled and said, "Okay!"
Fu Liqing then left. Before leaving, he stared at Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu and said, "If you dare to threaten him, I will ask my father to report to Lord Zhao."
Zhao Mingxiao said helplessly: "Don't worry, Miss Fu, we are here to discuss other matters with him."
"That would be best."
Only then did Fu Liqing leave.
Zhao Lin's face immediately darkened, as black as ink, and he said, "Dashan!"
Zhang Dashan stepped forward and stood in front of Zhao Mingxiao and Zhao Mingyu, ready to throw them out.
"Zhao Lin!"
Zhao Mingxiao hurriedly called out, "Mom is sick, aren't you going to see her?"
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