Chapter 077: A White Lotus
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Lin Jingming's face was embarrassed and surprised when he heard Wei Jinluo say this, he didn't expect that what he said to Zhu'er that day would be listened to by others.
Seeing Lin Jingming's embarrassed expression, Wei Jinluo smiled and explained: "I just happened to be passing by that day, and I didn't hear it intentionally. โ
"I'm ...... Zhu'er" Lin Jingming was speechless for a while, and he didn't know how to explain what happened to him and Zhu'er to Wei Jinluo now.
"Lin Gongzi." Wei Jinluo looked at Lin Jingming with a straight face: "Maybe I'm being nosy." But if Lin Gongzi treats me as a friend, you might as well tell me what happened to you and Zhu'er. Maybe, I can help you. โ
"Can you really help me?" Lin Jingming's face was full of confusion, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"You don't say how can I help you? If you talk to me, maybe I have a way. Wei Jinluo looked at Lin Jingming and said.
Lin Jingming fell into deep thought, he and Zhu'er were originally two people who were very different. Although he is a concubine, his family will never agree to him marrying a girl from a poor family. But Zhu'er didn't want to be a concubine.
He admires Zhu'er's integrity, but he can't do anything about reality.
"Zhu'er and I met in Pothos Lake. That time I accidentally fell into the water, and it was she who saved me regardless of the reputation of her daughter's family. I wanted to repay it afterwards, but she repeatedly refused. Later, we fell in love, and I knew that the difference between our identities was worlds apart...... Zhu'er, she is such a good girl, she told me that she just wants to find someone who truly loves her and grows old together, so she is not willing to be a concubine. I repeated the persuasion several times to no avail. In the end, she even asked not to see each other again, so as not to cause my family to find out and cause me trouble. โ
When Lin Jingming said this, he had a dejected expression on his face. Wei Jinluo frowned when he listened.
Is there such a person in this world? It stands to reason that with a family background like Lin Jingming, how many civilian girls can give him slaves and maids is a blessing that many people can't envy. This pearl, Wei Jinluo doesn't know whether to say that she is stupid or has other plans?
"I just heard from Lin Gongzi that Zhu'er is sick now?"
"Yes." Lin Jingming nodded and continued: "Zhu'er's family runs a tofu workshop. She is the eldest of three children in her family. She has a very hard life, and her health has not been good. Always sick. โ
"Lin Gongzi and her affairs, does her family know?" Wei Jinluo asked.
Lin Jingming shook his head: "I've been to her house many times, but every time Zhu'er says I'm just her friend. โ
"In this way, Miss Zhu'er is indeed a good girl with a beautiful heart and a good heart." Wei Jinluo nodded.
Hearing what Wei Jinluo said, Lin Jingming's face suddenly bloomed: "Yes, Miss Wei, Zhu'er is not only my savior, but also the girl I like." I can barely fault anything with her......"
When Wei Jinluo saw the mention of Zhu'er, Lin Jingming gushed endlessly, and his heart was very uncomfortable.
Is this pearl really so good?
"In that case, I really want to help you even more." Wei Jinluo's face was moved, "As the saying goes, a lover eventually becomes a family." Miss Zhu'er is such a good girl, Lin Gongzi is such a good person, you are really a good match. โ
"Thank you." Lin Jingming was a little embarrassed. It was the first time he had confided his thoughts to someone like this. He was originally a concubine in the family, he was not taken seriously, he lived according to the rules, and he never dared to be presumptuous. Pearls was the first person in his life to care for him besides his mother, so he was very grateful and just wanted to hold on to it and not let go.
"Lin Gongzi, it's better to be like this, let's not eat dinner, let's go with you to visit Miss Zhu'er. Maybe I can help you persuade her. Maybe after my persuasion, she will change her mind. โ
Lin Jingming was taken aback, he didn't expect Wei Jinluo to be so enthusiastic, and he couldn't help but be very moved. Furong on the side was more and more puzzled the more she looked at it, but she couldn't stop Wei Jinluo. She doesn't understand, what kind of fame is Wei Jinluo doing?
Wei Jinluo and Lin Jingming talked for a while, and Lin Jingming called Lai Song to remove the food, and walked out of the gate of Longyue Tower with Wei Jinluo.
Wei Jinluo wore a cloak and followed behind Lin Jingming. A conversation with Lin Jingming just now finally succeeded in convincing Lin Jingming to take her to visit Zhu'er. She was very curious in her heart, what kind of woman was this pearl, who could turn away this glory and wealth?
Lin Jingming took Wei Jinluo's master and servant through the bustling street and walked into a narrow and gray alley. After walking along the alley for a long time, I finally stopped in front of a dilapidated courtyard gate.
The sky was always falling with snowflakes. Wei Jinluo stood in front of the small courtyard, the wooden door had been corroded by the infiltration of snow water, and there was a strong smell of tofu in the courtyard.
"Zhu'er's family is also a tofu factory, and at this time, her parents and younger siblings should all go to the street to sell tofu, and they won't be able to come back until late at night." Lin Jingming said as he pushed open the wooden door.
The wooden door was already tattered, but Lin Jingming pushed it open with a gentle push, and it was wobbly and half-hung on the wall. It was the first time Wei Jinluo had come back to this kind of place, and he couldn't help but wonder in his heart, is this door unlocked? What's the use of just covering it up like this?
The group walked into the courtyard. The yard is cluttered, and in front of it are three dilapidated huts.
"Who is it?" A female voice came out.
"Pearl, it's me." Lin Jingming responded and walked into the room quickly.
Wei Jinluo also walked in.
There was no kang in the room, only a few wooden tables and a few stools. Lin Jingming lifted the curtains, only to see a couch in the room, and a pale woman was sitting on the couch.
This woman is none other than Pearl.
Zhu'er was very surprised when she saw that Lin Jingming actually brought a woman in.
"Brother Jing, this is ......"
"Pearl." Lin Jingming sat next to Zhu'er distressedly, on such a cold day, she only covered a quilt that couldn't be thinner. Because of her livelihood, her family went out to buy tofu, and even if she was sick, no one would take care of her.
"This is my friend." Lin Jingming said as he looked at Wei Jinluo.
Wei Jinluo understood, stepped forward and said, "Miss Zhu'er, my name is Wei Jinluo, and I am a friend of Lin Gongzi. โ
"Hello." Zhu'er has a pair of big eyes, and when she sees Wei Jinluo's dress, she knows that she is either rich or expensive. However, why did she suddenly appear by Lin Jingming's side?
Seeing Zhu'er's big eyes looking at her, her face was full of surprise. Wei Jinluo just smiled slightly.
"Miss Wei is a good friend of mine. I heard that you were sick and wanted to come and see you. Lin Jingming explained, and couldn't help but hold Zhu'er's cold hand, "Didn't you find a doctor to come and see it?" Why are your hands still so cold? Are you still feeling bad? Have you taken your medicine? โ
Zhu'er seemed to be accustomed to Lin Jingming's concern, and in the face of Lin Jingming's series of questions, she didn't rush to answer, but just said lightly: "I'm fine." After finishing speaking, she quietly withdrew her hand from Lin Jingming's hand.
"Brother Jing. I've already told you that I can take good care of myself. You don't have to worry about me. โ
Lin Jingming was very depressed when he heard Zhu'er say this.
Zhu'er is gentle and cute, she used to be very sticky to him, always in front of Brother Jing, and behind Brother Jing. Her parents, younger siblings, also like him, and he has always been a frequent visitor to their house.
But I don't know when she began to stay away from him and became cold to him.
Did it start when he started to offer to take her as a concubine?
But he's not wrong. He likes Zhu'er, and he can clearly feel that Zhu'er likes him too. But the two of them are too different in identity, and he can only try his best to persuade his family to accept her as a concubine.
Zhu'er was unwilling to be a concubine, and after rejecting him, she washed her face with tears all day long. He couldn't bear it, but he couldn't help it.
Seeing the frustration, sadness and loneliness on Lin Jingming's face, Wei Jinluo's eyes couldn't help but flash a trace of sarcasm.
This Lin Jingming is really a nerd, can't you see that this girl is purely hanging him now?
If you really want to refuse him, how can you allow him to come to the door as usual? pretended to be soft and weak, and wanted to refuse and welcome, but in the final analysis, he was just unwilling to be a concubine.
"Lin Gongzi, I don't think Miss Zhu'er's face is very good, do you want to find a doctor again?" Wei Jinluo said on the side.
Lin Jingming looked at Zhu'er, who glanced at Wei Jinluo and shook her head.
Her hands involuntarily gripped the quilt under her hands. The whole person looks very weak and helpless.
Wei Jinluo saw a look of pity on Lin Jingming's face, and couldn't help but sneer in his heart. She took the initiative to step forward, held Zhu'er's hand, and persuaded softly: "If you are sick, you have to see a doctor." Sister Zhu'er, Lin Gongzi is really concerned about you in his heart. If you continue to be sick like this, he will feel very uncomfortable. In fact, there are quacks among the doctors. I just heard from Lin Gongzi that he hired a doctor for you, but I don't think it has any effect. In this way, Furong, you take my name card to Baicaotang and invite Dr. Lin to come, so that he can take a good look at Miss Zhu'er. โ
The doctor Lin that Wei Jinluo said is Lin Zhong of Baicaotang. Baicaotang is well-known in Jingzhou, and Lin Zhong's son Lin Changsheng is still the head of the Tai Hospital, and Lin Zhong likes to travel around all year round. It is very difficult for ordinary people to invite, even if it is a lot of money.
Wei Jinluo estimated that Lin Zhong should be in Baicaotang at this time. She is Wei Ning's sister. As long as he says that he is a person from the Wei State Mansion, I believe he will not give this thin noodles.
"No...... No need...... I'm just a minor illness, and I'll be able to get better soon......" Wei Jinluo's enthusiasm made Zhu'er very uncomfortable, in fact, she was originally cold, but she knew that Lin Jingming had been secretly sending people to pay attention to her and care about her, so she made herself soft and weak, so that Lin Jingming knew and felt distressed.