Time flies, and soon, it will be the day of Mrs. Lin's birthday.

At this time, it is past the hot summer, and the temperature is gradually dropping, and the climate is very pleasant.

The birthday was made by Xiao Wu and Yuan, according to Mrs. Lin's meaning, only three or four tables were simply placed, in addition to the family, some old sisters of Mrs. Lin were invited.

The food is very simple, mostly home-cooked dishes, and there are no special delicacies.

The troupe did not invite the most famous Ruyi class in the Wangchao, but invited the local Shuangfeng class in Fuzhou.

According to Mrs. Lin's words, she is at this age, her spleen and stomach are poor, her eyes are flowery, her ears are back, what to eat is not to eat, who to invite to sing is not to sing, eat a taste, listen to the excitement, don't spend that unjust money.

The most important thing is to get together between sisters and talk about themselves.

It's the year of ear shunning, and no matter what kind of holidays or misunderstandings you had when you were young, it doesn't matter anymore.

Seeing the old sisters who had not been seen for a long time, Mrs. Lin showed a heartfelt smile that she had not seen for a long time.

And the juniors in the family are all in the stream, all of them are neatly dressed, and they are all standing straight, with smiles on their faces.

Jiang Xuan watched for a long time, but she didn't find Lin Jiuniang's figure among the juniors, so she quietly asked Lin Zhilan: "Zhilan, why didn't the ninth sister come?" ”

Lin Zhilan said in a low voice: "Father doesn't like her, so don't let her come, lest you meet and something happen." ”

Jiang Xuan smiled: "Although my father doesn't like the ninth sister, the old lady has always been good to the ninth sister, if you don't let her come, the old lady misunderstands the ninth sister, what should I do?" ”

In fact, Lin Zhilan was also very hesitant in his heart.

Of course, he wanted Lin Jiuniang to behave well in front of Mrs. Lin and gain Mrs. Lin's favor.

But all kinds of things that happened during this time gave him a bad premonition.

Bai Xiuyang, the son of the loyal and brave marquis, spread rumors that were unfavorable to Jiuniang, and the city was full of wind and rain.

For this matter, Lin Zhilan was furious, but he was helpless.

Because there was no evidence, and because of the disparity in status, he couldn't come to the door to ask the teacher for the crime, nor could he tell others about the matter, so he could only swallow his anger first and wait for the follow-up.

To his surprise, there were rumors that Bai Xiuyang was lingering in Qinglou and owed money and did not pay.

Regarding this rumor, Lin Zhilan did not believe it.

In any case, Bai Xiuyang is also a loyal and brave prince, even if he really goes to the Qinglou, he will definitely not do the stupid thing of owing money and not giving it.

Someone should be deliberately manipulating him.

Who is it?

Regarding the rumors about the two families, the Lin family and the Zhongyong Marquis Mansion couldn't help but adopt a silent attitude.

Lin Zhilan knew that the Marquis of Zhongyong's Mansion would definitely think that the rumors about Bai Xiuyang were his own ghosts, although he had not taken action for the time being, he was afraid that a storm was brewing in the current calm and calm.

Lin Zhilan regretted it.

I really regret it.

No matter what Bai Xiuyang's purpose in spreading rumors, it is certain that Bai Xiuyang is by no means a person of good character.

Now that Lin Jiuniang has not married into the Hou Mansion, he has begun to calculate her, if Jiu Niang enters the Hou Mansion in the future, will it be more of a sheep into the tiger's mouth, and the meat will be on the chopping board?

At the beginning, he was too arbitrary, and he hastily decided on this family business based on the outside world's evaluation of Bai Xiuyang's young and intelligent and promising future, and now, he will be in a dilemma, and it is difficult to ride a tiger.

What made him even more headache was that it was not peaceful outside, and there was a turbulent dark tide at home.

In particular, the appearance of Wu Qifan quickly aroused Lin Zhilan's vigilance.

Obviously, Wu Qifan will only talk about it, regardless of his character for the time being, he can't run away from it, and the key is that there is no gold and jade outside.

Wu Qifan followed Wu Qiyu to the Lin family, the purpose was to marry the daughter of the Lin family, or in other words, the purpose was the Lin family's huge dowry.

It is absolutely impossible for the eldest lady to let her daughter marry him.

And the second wife's attitude is more ambiguous, but even if the second wife is willing, Wu Qifan will not be willing.

Because, the oil and water of the big house is much larger than that of the second room.

It is very likely that Wu Qifan is coming for Jiuniang.

Moreover, he should have reached some kind of tacit understanding with the eldest wife.

Lin Zhilan even guessed that the eldest lady would let Wu Qifan set up Jiuniang and ruin her reputation, so she could only commit to him.

Or, the eldest lady will take advantage of the opportunity for the old ladies of various families to come over to congratulate her grandmother on her birthday, and slander Jiuniang's reputation in front of them in public.

The old ladies are the ancestors of each family, if this is the case, I am afraid that Jiuniang's reputation will be completely stinky in Fuzhou.

Of course, all this is just groundless conjecture, but, because of such concerns, Lin Zhilan instinctively didn't want Lin Jiuniang to appear on outstanding occasions.

For a while, Lin Zhilan had secretly sent someone to guard the gate of Yixin Courtyard, as long as Lin Jiuniang stayed in Yixin Courtyard, Wu Qifan had no chance even if he wanted to.

Seeing that Lin Zhilan was silent, Jiang Xuan was a little anxious.

If Lin Jiuniang doesn't appear, how should this play be sung?

"Zhilan, why don't you ask the ninth sister what she means, if she is willing to come, why do you have to block her filial piety?" Jiang Xuan tried hard to persuade Lin Zhilan, but Lin Zhilan didn't listen to her persuasion at all, just shook his head blindly and said, "No, no, no, don't let her come." ”

At this moment, Lin Jiuniang took Mama Han and Luo Dong into Qingxin Hall.

Lin Jiuniang walked in with a smile, and when she saw Mrs. Lin, she stepped forward and bowed her head and said, "My granddaughter has seen my ancestor." ”

Luodong put the cushion on the ground, and Lin Jiuniang stepped forward and gave Mrs. Lin a generous look.

Mrs. Lin didn't speak, and Mama Qin on the side helped Lin Jiuniang up, and said with a smile: "The last time I saw Miss Jiu, it was a few years ago, it was really the eighteenth change of the female university, and the more it changed, the better it looked." ”

Lin Jiuniang smiled and said, "Mama praised it." ”

Lin Zhilan pulled Lin Jiuniang aside and advised, "Since you have kowtowed to the old lady, you should hurry back to Yixin Courtyard." By the way, I'll ask Steward Lin to send a few trustworthy grandmothers to escort you back. ”

Lin Jiuniang looked at Lin Zhilan's eyes and said, "Big brother, what are you afraid of?" ”

Lin Zhilan hurriedly said: "I'm afraid that someone wants to harm you!" ”

Lin Jiuniang asked rhetorically: "I'm afraid, won't they harm me?" Big brother, you are not afraid of shadows, it is better to let them show all their moves, otherwise, they will be afraid every day, and this day will not pass. ”

Lin Zhilan shook his head resolutely and said, "No, in case—"

"What if?" Lin Jiuniang said, "Are you afraid that someone will make a fuss about my attack when I went out, and want to slander my innocence, so that I can't get off the stage in public?" ”

Lin Zhilan didn't expect Lin Jiuniang to say this matter directly, and was stunned for a moment and said, "You, since you know, why do you still come?" ”

Lin Jiuniang turned her head away and said in a low voice: "I don't want to be protected by you anymore, what tricks do they have, even if they use it, I can handle it." ”

"Can you handle it? Can you handle it! Lin Zhilan was a little angry, patted Lin Jiuniang's head gently, and said, "Don't make trouble, go back quickly!" ”

Lin Jiuniang just wanted to turn her head and talk to Lin Zhilan, when suddenly, she saw a familiar figure flashing by.

Although she didn't see who it was, she subconsciously took two steps forward.

"Ninth sister, you stop, you listen to me!"