In the west courtyard of the Lin Mansion, Wu was seriously looking at the account book in his hand, looking tired.

"Madame, take a sip of tea, and rest. Li'er put the freshly brewed tea in front of her, and then stood behind her sensibly, massaging her and rubbing her shoulders to relieve fatigue. "You're going to tire out every day. ”

Smelling the faint scent of tea lingering in the room, Wu picked up the teacup and took a sip before exhaling a long breath. "Hey, it's not that you don't know that the master is busy with official business all day long, and the young lady is not on the council, who else can you count on except me to take care of the affairs in the house!"

Li'er nodded understandingly, "Master too, I have been resting in Mrs. Qin's house recently, and I haven't been to the West Courtyard for a long time." ”

Wu Shi was silent for a long time before he said slowly: "Let him go, we just need to take care of the affairs of the mansion and avoid the worries of the master." ”

"But......" Li'er's aggrieved look was about to hold grievances for her wife, and a shout sounded in the outer courtyard, "Mother, mother......" Then I saw Lin Qingyue's figure walking in quickly.

"Yue'er, what kind of system is it to shout and shout, and you have forgotten how your mother taught you?" Wu's loving reproach said, "You don't practice piano, chess, calligraphy and painting in the house, what are you doing here?"

Lin Qingyue pursed her lips, walked to Wu's side and said, "I practice every day, and I'm annoyed to death." Glancing at the account book in her hand, she couldn't help but smile and said, "Mother, you're looking at the account book again, why don't I help you?"

Wu Shi was stunned, and suddenly looked relieved, took Lin Qingyue's hand and said happily: "Yue'er, you finally know how to help your distressed mother, speaking of which, you should indeed learn to learn, after all, everything in the Lin Mansion will be handed over to you in the future." ”

Lin Qingyue looked around with flickering eyes, nodded obediently and said, "Okay, I will definitely study seriously." As he spoke, he leaned over to get the other ledgers next to Wu's side, and looked at them carefully.

Wu smiled with satisfaction, pulled Lin Qingyue to sit down next to her, and the mother and daughter looked through the account book together. Occasionally, for places that Lin Qingyue couldn't see, she gave friendly guidance clearly.

The two of them were watching intently, and a little maid came in and reported: "Madam, Steward Li asks to see you." ”

Wu raised his head, looked at the account book in his hand and said, "Everything is slowly talking." ”

"Mother, go ahead, the housekeeper must have something that needs your idea, don't delay, I'll take a look at the rest of the ledger." Lin Qingyue smiled slightly and said intimately.

Wu thought about it for a while, so he nodded and agreed: "It's okay, it's almost here too, you can put away the rest of the month after you finish reading it, and put it in the wooden box under the dresser, this is the key." As he spoke, he took out a bunch of keys from his body and handed them to her.

"Okay, got it. Lin Qingyue took Zhanyan and smiled, waited for her to leave, rubbed her soft neck, got up and looked at the door to make sure that there was no one, turned around and quickly came to the dresser, and hurriedly opened the wooden box

There were all kinds of ledgers and two locked boxes, one large and one small, she picked it up and looked at it, opened the smallest one first, and sure enough, the two deeds of the tea house and the inn that she was looking for were inside.

Damn Lin Xiaoyou, if she hadn't been in the way, she would have entered the palace a long time ago. Dare to fight the idea of the Lin Mansion, dream. For the time being, the deed of these two properties will be borrowed for use, as long as they enter the palace, it is not Lin Xiaoyou's decision to give them or not. Anyway, the property of the Lin Mansion will not be all hers in the future, as long as it is secretly returned after it is used up, it should not be discovered. Lin Qingyue proudly made her own little abacus in her heart, but she didn't know that her own was already in other people's calculations.

Secretly hid things in his arms, and while no one was there to put away all the ledgers on the table, he restored them to their original state as quickly as possible. Now she is a little impatient, eager to fly into the palace immediately.

There were people coming and going on the street, and Lin Qingyue sat in the carriage and walked slowly to the palace. If you say anything today, you must enter the palace, Lin Xiaoyu's account will be settled with her at that time. Lin Qingyue secretly calculated in her heart, suddenly, the carriage was hit without knowing it, she fell to the side unsteadily, and narrowly grabbed the window edge to stabilize her figure.

A good official road will also have accidents, it is really a thing that has more than enough success and more failure. Lin Qingyue cursed in her heart for a while, and was about to get angry, when she heard the groom's rough roar, "Look for death, stinky girl." I was impatient and dared to ram the carriage of the Lin Mansion. ”

"What's the matter? Who dares to stop Miss Ben's carriage, I don't want to live. Lin Qingyue leaned out of the carriage and asked in an unkind tone.

Seeing her come out, Huanhuan, who was sitting in front, hurriedly jumped out of the carriage, and while helping Lin Qingyue get out of the carriage, she replied: "A stinky girl who doesn't have long eyes suddenly rushed out of the crowd, are you okay, miss?"

Lin Qingyue shook her head, and before she could speak, she saw a figure flashing, and the woman who was sitting on the ground just now knelt down and hugged her leg tightly and cried and begged: "Miss spare your life, the slave didn't mean it." Please spare me. ”

It came too suddenly, and Lin Qingyue was taken aback. When she came back to her senses, she stared at the frightened and trembling woman in front of her, with a look of disdain and disgust, not only did she not have any sympathy, but she tried to kick her away, and she kept scolding fiercely: ", you let me go." Will you pay for soiling Miss Ben's dress?" she half-narrowed, anger rising in her eyes. Because she was going to see the prince, she deliberately pretended to be a good thing, and she dared to spoil her good deeds, and she would never spare her.

Lin Qingyue went out to the palace privately and did not bring an entourage of guards. Huanhuan saw that this woman had the audacity to collide with her own young lady, and while protecting Lin Qingyue wholeheartedly, she wanted to pull the woman away. However, the seemingly weak woman has a lot of strength in her hands, and she can't pull it away for a long time. I couldn't help but scold at the groom, "Are you a dead man? ”

The groom is a man with five big and three thick, and his strength is naturally not a problem. Hearing Huanhuan's reproachful words, he immediately reacted, and hurriedly stepped forward three times and two times to pull the woman away. then stood in front of Lin Qingyue to protect her, for fear that she would rush over to find trouble again.

"Miss, spare me, please spare me. The woman kowtowed desperately on the ground, getting harder and harder each time, and her forehead was bruised in a few moments.

Without the woman's entanglement, Lin Qingyue hurriedly straightened her dress and checked that her beautiful dress was still perfect, and then she breathed a sigh of relief. "Miss Ben is in a good mood today, so I'll spare you once. Next time you dare to rush Miss Ben, be careful of your cheap life. The surrounding crowd watched, dropping the cruel words, Lin Qingyue hurriedly got into the carriage and went to the palace.

Seeing the carriage go away, the cowardice on the woman's face suddenly disappeared, and she got up neatly, patted the dust on her body, and disappeared into the crowd in a few arrows.

In the courtyard, Lin Xiaoyou sat at the table and teased the little fox on the table, and with the movements of the little fox, the palace bell on his neck rang, crisp and pleasant. Lan Yu gently stepped forward and reported: "Miss, Lin Qingyue is here again." This time, I didn't make any noise and said I wanted to see you. ”

It seems that he has learned to be obedient, and he can't help but take the initiative to send things to the door. "Got it. Little thing, just say you can't get out of the palm of my hand. Lin Xiaoyou replied softly, teasing the little fox with more interest. Since I brought the bell to the little fox, I don't have to worry about it running around anymore, and I know where it is when I listen to the palace bell at any time.

After waiting for a while, Lin Xiaoyu didn't get up, Lan Yu was a little unsure of her attitude, and she didn't know whether she wanted to see her or not. Carefully observed her expression, but saw that her eyes were rippling with indifferent sincerity, and she was neither happy nor angry. He asked hesitantly, "Miss, are you seeing or not seeing?"

The fish is naturally to be seen when they are finally hooked, but they should not be rushed. Lin Xiaoyou looked back and replied with a smile: "Don't worry, Sister Lan." Where did this girl go, let her go with me. ”

"Miss. Lan Yu's eyes flashed slightly, and she whispered, and immediately knelt down in front of her.

But in a word, I didn't expect Lan Yu's reaction to be so big. Lin Xiaoyou was startled by her sudden abnormal behavior, and hurriedly got up to help her up. "Sister Lan, what are you doing?"

Lan Yu raised her head with teary eyes, and said with a sad expression: "Miss, I used to follow Madame's last wishes, and I really didn't want you to fall into past grievances. But now, I understand Miss's determination, and once she has made a decision, she will not turn back lightly. Lan Yu didn't ask for anything else, just asked Miss not to turn me away from me in everything, and let me take care of you and protect you by your side. Even if you risk your own life, you will not hesitate. ”

"Get up and speak, Sister Lan, why are you doing this?" Listening to Lan Yu's loyal and touching words, Lin Xiaoyu was very sad. It's not that she wants to exclude Sister Lan in everything, but that Sister Lan has suffered a lot in the Lin family, and she finally got out, and she really doesn't want her to have anything to do with the Lin Mansion. Besides, whether it is for her mother or for her, Sister Lan has already paid too much, if she is involved in these grievances and grievances, how can she bear it.

Lan Yu shook her head and said resolutely: "Miss, if you don't agree, I won't get up." I grew up with my wife, who treated me as her own. In the absence of Miss, my wife and I depended on each other, and my affection for my wife was no less than yours. Dare to say something disrespectful, although I am not qualified to be worthy of Miss and sister, but since you call me a sister, and Madame is gone, I have the responsibility to protect you and take care of you. Whatever decision you make, I will support you. ”

From the day she went down the mountain, Miss has experienced too many twists and turns along the way. Although she is now married into the palace, she looks infinite on the surface, but she also understands the danger behind it. Her life is Miss's, and there is no reason for her to live a stable and peaceful life on the side and let Miss go into danger alone. Miss is so smart, but after all, she is a woman, and she has to maneuver around the wind and waves, how can she not worry and make her feel distressed.

"Sister Lan. After being silent for a while, Lin Xiaoyou saw that her eyes were full of frightened determination and solemnity, sighed faintly, finally let go, and pulled her with a light smile and said: "Get up quickly, Sister Lan, how can you deal with Lin Qingyue with me when you kneel like this! ”

"So you agreed, miss. Lan Yu took a deep breath, and finally broke into tears and laughed and took Lin Xiaoyu's hand and got up.

The two of them came like this, and they lost a lot of time. With Lin Qingyue's temperament, this patience must have almost disappeared. "Let's go, Sister Lan. ”

Lan Yu nodded, no matter what the sword mountain and the sea of fire are in the future, she will accompany the young lady to break together.

Seeing them leave on their own, the little fox screamed twice in dissatisfaction, jumped off the table and went to play by himself.

Outside the gate, Lin Qingyue was really impatient to wait, and when she saw Lin Xiaoyou coming out, she eagerly stepped forward and accused: "Lin Xiaoyou, what do you mean, you don't come out for a long time." Isn't it possible to go back on your word?"

"Bold, dare to call the princess's maiden name. This is on the territory of the palace, is Miss Lin in the wrong place? Looking at Lin Qingyue's arrogant appearance with her teeth and claws, Lan Yu became angry, and immediately lowered her face and scolded. Although she used to work in the Lin Mansion, but now it is different from the past, if anyone dares to be disrespectful to the young lady, don't blame her for turning her face and not recognizing people.

"When the master speaks, how can you have a cheap maid to interject. A maid who came out of the Lin Mansion also dared to scold her, Lin Qingyue scolded angrily and wanted to step forward, but was blocked by the guards at the door. He swept Lin Xiaoyou with an unkind gaze, and said mockingly: "I have already brought what the princess wanted, so you won't let me in and sit?"

"Is that so, true or false, this princess doesn't know yet!" Lin Xiaoyou ignored Lin Qingyue's unreasonable troubles, and looked light-hearted. As long as she didn't care about Lin Qingyue, the more anxious she would be, so she deliberately delayed the time just now and made her wait. Anyway, the more Lin Qingyue couldn't hold her breath, the better it would be for her.

"You don't believe me?" For a while, Lin Qingyue's face was a little ugly. Seeing Lin Xiaoyu's indifferent look, she was secretly a little anxious in her heart, for fear that she would really backtrack. "I am a dignified Miss Yan of the Lin Mansion, how can I be deceived if I have a noble identity, you let me enter the palace first, and I will naturally give you the things. ”

Jokes, really let Lin Qingyue in, it's not up to her to control it or not, she's not so stupid. Lin Xiaoyou smiled and said, "It seems that Miss Lin still hasn't thought it through, so it's better for you to go back and think about it first." After all, this is at the gate of the palace, and you run here twice in three days, in case you are looked at, it will not be good for your reputation. As he spoke, he took Lan Yu and prepared to go back.

"Wait a minute. Seeing that she was really leaving, Lin Qingyue immediately became anxious. "I'll give it to you. "The coming days are long, and one day she must trample Lin Xiaoyou under her feet. glared at her hatefully, and then reluctantly prepared to take things out. Unbeknownst to him, as soon as his hand touched his waist, his face changed suddenly.

Lin Xiaoyou smiled slightly, and asked kindly, "Could it be that Miss Lin forgot to bring it?"

Lin Qingyue had already touched her whole body at this time, but she still didn't find what she had prepared, and her face couldn't help but become more and more ugly. Ignoring Lin Xiaoyu's question, he turned around and asked, "Huanhuan, have you seen the purse I was carrying?"

Hearing Lin Qingyue's words, Huan Huan said suspiciously: "See, wasn't it still there when you went out?"

The two looked at each other in a daze, and immediately reacted: It's bad, could it be that the woman who crashed on the road was led by the hand. In that case, that's bad. If it is taken by someone with a heart, she will be in a big disaster, the palace will not enter, and it will be difficult to explain if the east window incident happens one day.

"Let's go, rejoice. Lin Qingyue frowned, looking anxious. Lin Xiaoyou, who couldn't care about the side, forcibly held back his anger and got into the carriage and left.

What is going on? The duck that reached the beak flew again? Lin Xiaoyu has been paying attention to Lin Qingyue's expression, seeing that her appearance does not seem to be fake, why did she leave by herself!

"Miss, it seems that Lin Qingyue seems to have lost something important, otherwise with her heart for the prince, she would not have given up so lightly. "Lan Yu grew up in the Lin Mansion since she was a child, and she still knows a little about Lin Qingyue.

Dropped something? Lan Yu's reminder made Lin Xiaoyu have an epiphany. Could it be that she lost those two deeds, and if that was the case, it would be fun. However, it was a coincidence that it fell at this time! I'm afraid it's not that simple.