“It’s mine, it’s mine. Look at my memory, I looked at it for so long last night, my eyesight is failing.” Shen Ajiao walked forward with a smile, looking at Lin Daiyu hopefully, her eyes shining, and stretched out her hand, “Give me the rare copy.”
Lin Daiyu turned around and handed the book in her hand to Lin Mama, who was standing to the side, and said to the outsiders, "Go and get the books that I sorted out last night for Madam."
Shen Ajiao sensed something was wrong. Last night? No way, she only watched it after she found out that Lin Daiyu had gone to bed. Could it be that she got up late and gave herself away?
But so what? It'll be interesting to watch again.
But she didn't see the helplessness in Lin Daiyu's eyes. Shen Ajiao was being watched by Lin Daiyu as she washed and dressed, putting on the clothes and jewelry that had been prepared the day before. She sat upright, staring longingly at the cheese pastry in the maid's hand.
Lin Daiyu waited patiently, and when she saw the maid carrying two stacks of books in, a smile appeared on her face. "Let Madam take a look. Are you satisfied?"
Looking at the height of the book, Shen Ajiao's smile stretched almost to her ears.
[Lin Baobao is so kind, I'd gladly accept her as my...] The next second, her face fell.
[The dross is all the essence...]
[Waaaaah, we've been tricked! We've definitely been tricked! Dongdong, please respond: There's a mole on our side! Plan canceled! Plan canceled!]
[This is considered a rare copy? A rare copy of the Four Books and Five Classics?]
If this were a unique copy, even the patriarch of the Ming Dynasty would be ashamed.
[Hmph, cunning little brat.]
"Are you satisfied with these, Madam? I heard that you regret not being able to read more books when you are at home. Now I have spent a lot of money to find these 'rare' copies. Please don't be too touched."
【What's so touching about that? Where do you see me being touched?】
I'm too scared to move right now, do you dare to move?
Given the lethal power of Lin Daiyu's gaze, Shen Ajiao 'happily' accepted and expressed her gratitude. Lin Daiyu, however, didn't take it to heart and waved her hand, saying, "Madam, please take care of these for now. When Father came, he found me a good teacher in the capital and mentioned that Madam hoped we could study together. He specifically told me not to forget."
Wait a minute... no? Is that true?
[You're not kidding me, are you?]
[That damned Lin Ruhai! Did I dig up your ancestral graves overnight? Or did I blow up your family's feng shui treasure land? How dare you 'take care' of me like this?]
"I have already sent my visiting card and will be paying a visit tomorrow. Please make the necessary preparations, madam."
[Prepare? Isn't that just like eating salted fish with soy sauce—completely unnecessary?]
Using a sledgehammer to crack a nut? You overestimate me.
"Hehe, good, good, good!" Shen Ajiao was almost ready to stand up and applaud.
【What a load of rubbish!】
Come and see! Don't miss it! There's an adult here who's in elementary school!
Lin Daiyu…is Madam so resistant? She's mistaken; does Madam not like reading?
What do you like to watch?
A scholar falls for a young lady?
Hmph, that's outrageous!
It was so improper! If Lin Mama hadn't told her that night, she wouldn't have believed that such a pure and innocent lady would be hiding such a book!
This is his wife; he can't bear to see her so depraved.
Sigh, the main problem is that my father isn't here, so my wife must be feeling terrible.
Lin Daiyu thought for a long time and concluded that reading enriches the mind and brings joy.
She didn't want her wife to spend her days in boredom, so she suggested that they study together, so that she would have company. Instead of one person making progress alone, they could all make progress together, which would not be in vain for her efforts.
There's no point in saying more now; if you study it for a few more days, you'll naturally understand the joy it brings.
"Madam, please eat quickly. The Jia family just sent someone to say that Second Sister-in-law will be marrying into the family soon."
Wang Xifeng? What is she doing here?
No wonder she looks so good dressed up.
Today is a good day; all my wishes have come true. I've broadened my horizons and embraced something wonderful. I'm so clever!
Shen Ajiao raised an eyebrow at Lin Mama, who smiled and lowered her head without saying a word, but secretly made the same OK sign as Shen Ajiao.
Jiao was so happy that she ate an extra bowl of rice.
Just as they finished eating, a servant came to report, "Madam, Miss, Second Mistress Lian from the Jia family has arrived."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said, "Madam, I'll go greet her."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Shen Ajiao quickly ate a few more bites of cheese pastry; it was truly delicious. Indeed, she was so happy to be able to eat it.
What was Wang Xifeng doing at the Lin family's house? Just dropping by?
Should they still go to the Jia family mansion?
No, I'm not going.
"Mrs. Lin."
"Oh, Second Madam Lian, honored guest, please have a seat."
[That beaming smile is obviously up to no good; alert level 1!!]
Wang Xifeng: Yesterday you were calling me "Sleeping Phoenix"? Today you're turning your back on me? ???
Lin Daiyu: What the lady thinks is the most important.
"Mrs. Lin, you're too kind. This is your first time in Beijing, and the old lady was worried about you, so she asked me to come and see if you need anything."
Can you please leave?
Wang Xifeng: Holy crap, so ruthless!
Lin Daiyu: Madam's meaning is my meaning.
"Hehe, thank you for your concern, Grandma. Everything's ready." Shen Ajiao blinked, as if to say, "Now that we've got everything ready, can you leave?"
Don't take up my last precious moments.
"Haha, Mrs. Lin is such a straightforward person. She's made all the arrangements so quickly. Since that's the case, I won't say anything else. The old lady said that she was in a hurry yesterday and didn't have a proper welcome banquet for Mrs. Lin and her sister. It just so happens that the crabapple blossoms are in bloom, and all the people are ready. We can recognize each other and enjoy the flowers at the same time. Isn't that wonderful?"
[West Fu? Flowers in bloom?]
[Holy crap, there's a bombshell about a bag and Qin Keqing! This is some serious gossip, how could I, an innocent person, not take a look?]
[Hehe, it's like drawing a bow in a graveyard, (lewdly) shooting at a ghost (ah, tsk tsk tsk~)]
Wang Xifeng: I think there's something wrong with my ears? Who's with whom?
No, impossible. She's the most honest and upright person; she would never do such a thing. What a conspicuous fool! Just wait and see how she deals with him when she gets back!
Lin Daiyu: Maybe we shouldn't go. It's an eyesore. She doesn't want to see Xian Guan Bao's drooling eyes; it makes her feel uncomfortable all over.
"Okay..." Shen Ajiao was determined to win; she had to participate in this high-level match!
"Second sister-in-law, we should..." Lin Daiyu refused to appear in such an occasion.
"I've posted the message here, haha. I have a ton of things to do at home, so I'm off." I'm just a messenger; I don't have the final say. I have no choice! Run!
"Second sister-in-law, you've left something behind." Lin Daiyu quickly picked up the invitation and stuffed it back into Wang Xifeng's arms.
Wang Xifeng chuckled, "Sister, it's yours! Don't worry, I'm here."
After saying that, she grabbed the maid's hand and walked quickly outside, calling out, "I sent some things to my sister, sister, go and see them quickly, I only sent you these good things."
Lin Daiyu looked at the hot invitation card in her hand, slammed it on the table in anger, turned her face away and sat down in a chair. The madam was right, she really hadn't held it in properly…
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