Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 39 Flying onto a branch and becoming a phoenix

Princess Pingning’s target is very clear, that is Jiang Liuyun. Lin Zhiqing has suffered an unprovoked disaster.

Just the title of fiancé brought her so much trouble. Lin Zhiqing was really speechless.

She quickly caught up with the main group, walked to the pavilion in the middle of the lake, and began to observe the surrounding environment.

In addition to various exotic flowers and plants, the most obvious thing is that some special areas have been designated.

Aunt Mu had told me before that the highlight of this spring banquet should be the battle for the prize.

This lucky item is most likely a rare but not particularly precious object.

For this group of rich or noble young men and women, the prize is not important.

The important thing is that winning the first prize can make one famous in the circle of powerful people in Shengjing, which will be of great benefit to their own marriage and family reputation.

The most favored concubine in the palace today has won the first place in the Spring Banquet in previous years.

Lin Zhiqing was not interested in the position of the leader, she focused her attention on the person.

The banquet in the pavilion in the center of the lake was better than the one in the waterside pavilion before, and there were five people sitting at the top seat.

Two men and three women.

As soon as Miss Hua came in, she threw herself into the arms of the old woman in the middle.

The old woman was wearing a lake blue robe with a orchid-themed cloud shoulder strap. She looked steady and dignified, and it was hard to tell that she was over fifty years old.

She hugged Miss Hua in her arms and kept calling her "my darling".

This must be the scholar's wife.

Aunt Mu told Lin Zhiqing that Miss Hua was the apple of the eye of the Grand Secretary and his wife.

Because Miss Hua's mother was the only legitimate daughter of the Grand Secretary and his wife, she was fascinated by the mountains and rivers after marrying and moving to Bianliang.

The two elderly men poured a lot of affection into Miss Hua.

Lin Zhiqing only took a glance and was noticed by the scholar's wife.

Her eyes were sharp. When she caught Lin Zhiqing's gaze on her, she took the initiative and looked Lin Zhiqing up and down.

Lin Zhiqing smiled slightly and bowed from a distance.

The old lady did not respond. She turned her gaze to her granddaughter and said, "Nannan, is that the girl from the Lin family?"

Miss Hua nodded and waved to Lin Zhiqing: "If it weren't for her, I don't know how serious my illness would be."

"Nannan, Shengjing City is short of all kinds of people." The old lady pinched Miss Hua's face lovingly, "But what we have the most is women who can deceive people."

"Grandma, we really met by chance." Miss Hua held the old lady's hand and shook it, curling her lips.

The old lady said nothing more, but she had her own plans in mind, and there was a hint of disgust in her eyes as she looked at Lin Zhiqing.

Lin Zhiqing didn't pay too much attention to the old lady. After looking around for a while, she found some problems.

The choice of partners by the ladies who came today is quite interesting.

Most people did invite men they had a crush on or had contact with, and a small number of people partnered with their own brothers from the same clan.

Such a partnership is quite safe. It not only gives you the opportunity to compete for the prize, but also tells others that you are not married yet.

She and Lin Shian also belong to this kind of pairing.

However, she had no intention of currying favor with the powerful, and Lin Shian was just the best solution under various circumstances.

But in the eyes of those who don't know the inside story, Lin Zhiqing's decision to give up her ready-made fiancé is probably due to ulterior motives.

Of course, those who were unaware of the inside story also included the old lady of the Bachelor's Mansion and the wives of several other high-ranking officials.

It was unknown how long it took before Princess Pingning and Jiang Liuyun appeared in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Moreover, Princess Pingning's cheeks were as rosy as clouds, delicate and charming. Seeing this, everyone looked at Lin Zhiqing with eyes full of meaning. Even Miss Hua frowned, feeling that something was wrong.

Lin Shian frowned, while Lu Huai raised his eyebrows.

Lin Zhiqing seemed to be fine, just sipping tea quietly.

Jiang Liuyun didn't notice the strange atmosphere. He quickly walked to Lin Zhiqing and spoke to her softly.

The smile on the princess's face, which was shy just now, disappeared in an instant. She pursed her lips and stood there, her hand holding the fan trembling slightly.

Having watched such a good show for nothing, the old lady twitched the corners of her wrinkled mouth, and then waved to Princess Pingning: "Pingning, I haven't seen you for a long time. Come and talk to me, an old woman."

Princess Pingning then suppressed her emotions, forced a smile on her face and walked forward.

Seeing that the old woman was chatting happily with Princess Pingning, everyone tactfully did not mention what had just happened.

Lin Zhiqing knew in her heart that she had become the center of everyone's gossip. She did not speak to Jiang Liuyun, but stared at the direction of Princess Pingning.

She had just seen the deep anger and disgust in Princess Pingling's eyes.

Such people are generally irrational and easily take "revenge" on others through words or events.

As the battle for the prize was about to begin, Lin Zhiqing saw Princess Pingning looking at him from time to time while talking to the old lady, and he knew that they would not let him go in today's battle for the prize.

Sure enough, just as the others were getting ready to go on stage, the old woman suddenly spoke:

"Why doesn't Miss Lin join us in having fun?"

Jiang Liuyun looked at Lin Zhiqing with a worried look on his face. Lin Zhiqing stood up calmly and bowed: "Replying to the old lady, Zhiqing is dull and will not embarrass himself in front of everyone."

What she said was the truth. After all, like the original owner, she really knew nothing about music, chess, calligraphy and painting.

"Sister, what you said is serious." Princess Pingning's voice was gentle. "You were just joining in the fun. I heard from the Hua family's sister that you made two hundred taels of silver from him. Today's prize is worth more than silver."

When everyone heard this, their expressions changed immediately.

Two hundred taels of silver?
There are not many people who dare to ask for so much money from the Scholar's Mansion. Besides, how can the daughter of an official value money so much?
Lin Zhiqing frowned, "My princess, you are wrong. Miss Hua must have told you what happened. If you say something so incoherent, others might think I am blackmailing her."

The princess was stunned. She didn't expect Lin Zhiqing to actually ask her this question directly.

What kind of business is a woman doing? It's really immoral.

This was the princess's idea, but Lin Zhiqing didn't seem to show any fear on his face.

"Please don't misunderstand me. Miss Lin treated me and I paid her. This is only natural." Miss Hua jumped out of the old lady's arms and heard the hostility in Princess Pingning's words.

Lin Zhiqing smiled and said, "That's right."

The old lady calmly pulled Miss Hua back and said, "Miss Lin is indeed very sharp-tongued, just like your mother."

"Speaking of your mother, one of her guzheng pieces is still remembered today. I wonder if an old woman like me will be lucky enough to see you win first place today."

too heavy!
These words are really too harsh.

However, since the old lady had spoken, it meant that Lin Zhiqing could not refuse and had to participate in the competition.

Since this is the case, I might as well take this opportunity to find a living signboard to promote the clinic I will open in the future. This way I will be one step closer to my goal of making a lot of money.

If she really wins the championship, everyone will be happy.

If you don't win the championship, you will still lose a piece of meat.

With the old lady of the Bachelor's Mansion as a guarantor, even Lin Congli could not say anything.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing bowed slightly: "Since the old lady has said so, I respectfully obey."

"But I have one condition."

(End of this chapter)