Chapter 248: Even Ghosts Dare Not Believe It
Lin Hongshen quietly looked at the girl in front of him. Although her clothes were not as good as when she was in the Lin Mansion, she was also neat and tidy. Perhaps it was because she had been with those excellent relatives of the farming family for a long time, she was more sharp than before.
It was originally thought that she would live a poor life after returning to the Song family.
However, he did not expect that not only did she not become poor, but her fame became more and more famous, so much so that when he was walking in Anyang County recently, he heard people talking about her deeds.
A peasant girl actually had a relationship with Mr. Zhu, the magistrate of Anxiang County.
As expected of a child raised in a wealthy family, her knowledge, courage and ability are far beyond what Lin Zhaozhao, who grew up in a peasant family could compare to.
"I heard from your eldest brother that you got married? How come you didn't inform your family about such a big thing? Even though you left the Lin Mansion, we are still your family after all."
Song Yuntang raised his eyebrows, looked at him and said, "Before, the Lin family was anxious to cut off their relationship with me because of Lin Zhaozhao. Could it be that Mr. Lin didn't know about this?"
This old fox pretends to be ignorant even though he knows the truth.
What have you been doing so far?
When the original owner was eager to meet her adoptive parents, he never showed up, but now he came to talk to her about her family.
However, the Lin family still has some roots in Cile Town, so it is better not to offend them for the time being.
She continued, "I know very well that my status is not worthy of the family of a wealthy man, so I naturally dare not go up to disturb them. Besides, I have my own family, and they are also responsible for my marriage."
Lin Hongshen tapped his hands on the table gently, looked at her and said, "Is it worthy of you to call my home my mother's family if I can drive you out of Rongshu Village before you get married?"
He thought that after he said this, he would see sadness, pain and regret in Song Yuntang's eyes, but she didn't.
The girl's eyes were still clear and bright, without any sign of heartache.
"Didn't the Lin Mansion kick me out?" Song Yuntang put down his teacup and smiled at his evasive eyes. "Lin Zhaozhao has been to Rongshu Village a lot in the past three years. She has played an indispensable role in the bad relationship between me and the Song family."
She crossed her arms.
"Besides, the Song family didn't chase me away. I just felt that my ideas were inconsistent with theirs, and I wanted to live alone in peace and quiet. It was indeed because I didn't think it through, and I made them bear a lot of criticism."
Lin Hongshen looked at her and felt that his once obedient and sensible daughter had changed a lot in the past three years.
She used to be indifferent, innocent and kind.
Now she is sober and independent.
Not someone who can be easily influenced.
He sighed and said evasively, "I have also heard about Zhao Zhao's situation. She is still imprisoned in the county jail. It is her own fault."
He originally wanted to use Lin Zhaozhao to establish a relationship with the Yang family in Anyang County, but such a good marriage was ruined by that idiot himself.
A girl raised in a small family has a small mind. After all, she can't compare to the one you have trained yourself. She is simple-minded and will ignore the overall situation for her own selfish reasons.
If Song Yuntang had not left the Yuanwai Mansion, with her appearance, character and temperament, she would have been more than qualified to be the mistress of the Yang family.
It's a pity that she is married now.
Song Yuntang was quite surprised.
"This is surprising. I thought Mr. Lin would blame me for not valuing our friendship, just like Madam Lin and Master Lin."
Lin Hongshen waved his hands, looking righteous.
"It was us who had a past relationship with you, not Zhao Zhao. She wanted to harm you, and now she has ended up like this. It's her own fault. It's not your fault."
Song Yuntang leaned back.
"So Mr. Lin's main purpose for coming to see me today?"
She didn't believe that Lin Hongshen came to her just to reminisce about the past.
Lin Hongshen shook his head and said, "It's nothing, actually. I heard that my son-in-law is a scholar? Is he Mr. Tang's student now?"
Song Yuntang sat up straight.
If Lin Hongshen was coming for her, it would be easy to deal with. She is barefoot and is not afraid of those who wear shoes. She can deal with it however she wants. But she didn't expect that he was coming for Xu Qingye.
He is a scholar and cannot be careless about his reputation.
But Xu Qingye was not a talkative person. He had only mentioned the fact that he was Mr. Tang’s student when Yang Linyuan asked him about it. She and Wang Hongxuan were present at the time.
Of course she couldn't tell anyone about it.
As for Yang Linyuan and Wang Hongxuan, she felt that given their personalities, it was unlikely that they would spread the news.
The only possibility is Lin Jingyao, who had met them in the county town.
Thinking of this, Song Yuntang's tone became a little cold.
"Lin Jingyao told you? He is investigating us?"
Lin Hongshen's eyes deepened. This adopted daughter's mind was truly insightful, and she could see the whole picture from just a small part.
Such a woman will not suffer any loss even if she marries into a wealthy family.
"After all, he has been your elder brother for so many years. It's normal for him to care about you and want to know how you live." Lin Hongshen looked at her with a kind look on his face. "Tang'er, can you tell your son-in-law to say a few good words to Mr. Tang and ask him to accept your elder brother as his disciple?"
Song Yuntang chuckled.
"Didn't Lin Jingyao pass the imperial examination? Why does he still need a teacher?"
Still concerned.
No one would dare to believe such lies.
If Lin Jingyao really became Master Tang's disciple, he might do something to exclude and target Xu Qingye.
Next August will be the once-in-three-years Autumn Examination.
Lin Jingyao has already become a juren, so he does not need to participate anymore.
But Xu Qingye had to participate. There was less than a year left, and he couldn't let these things disturb his studies.
Lin Hongshen shook his head and said, "Tang'er, you don't know that Mr. Tang was once the third-rank Left Censor-in-Chief of the Inspectorate, and he served before the Emperor. Although he has few students, they all hold important positions and have extensive connections in the officialdom. If you can be valued by him and get his advice, your eldest brother's career will be smooth in the future."
Mr. Tang settled in Anyang County for two years.
He had tried his best over the years to not even have a chance to speak to Mr. Tang, but he never expected that the man of his adopted daughter would easily become his student.
Song Yuntang looked indifferent.
"Whether his career is successful or not, what does it have to do with me? Why should my husband and I help him?"
"How can it not matter?" Lin Hongshen patiently continued to persuade Song Yuntang, "You are now a scholar's wife. If your son-in-law is valued by Mr. Tang, his future must not be too bad. When your elder brother passes the imperial examination and gains a certain amount of power in the court, you will also have a status that matches that of a son-in-law, right?"
When he said this, he really meant it.
Lin Zhaozhao is no longer useful.
The adopted daughter is doing well now.
If her husband can have a bright future, he and his son can help each other. After all, he is a disciple valued by Master Tang, so he will not do too badly.
No matter how well you maintain your relationships outside, they are not as close as those at home.
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