Marrying Gold and Jade

Lin Yu walked out of the compound before realizing that the "Ayu" was actually himself.

Ayu?

When did Lin Ji call me like this?

He has never even properly called her sister!

"If you don't like it, then you don't like it. Why are you using me as an excuse..."

Zhu Lian just listened to her mumbling all the way. She had also tolerated Miss Cheng in the flower hall just now, so she coaxed her: "Miss, go back to your room and rest. Master Ji has sent some ice."

"Him? Bring me ice?"

As soon as you enter the main house of Yaoguang Courtyard, it really feels like autumn has arrived.

Lin Yu leaned on the beauty couch, but saw Qingdai closing the door and running towards him happily.

"It is said that the weather is hot this year, so the Ice Administration has allocated ice stones to the government office to cool down the heat. Master Ji was also thoughtful and sent half to Madam's Xiangmei Garden, and the other half is here with us."

There was also an ice jar on the table, which was filled with various drinks that Lin Yu liked. Zhu Lian waved the palm-leaf fan in his hand, and a cool breeze blew on his face.

I don’t know what’s wrong with Lin Ji. The more I avoid him, the more he comes to me.

But considering that the whole room is as cool as autumn, I will not blame him for using me as a shield for the time being.

"Where's Mingyuan?" Lin Yu thought of him as he was sweating. "Why didn't I see him when I came in just now?"

Qing Dai said, "He is in the flower garden. Miss, you haven't been there for two days. The little mute knows a thing or two. The flower garden is now much tidier after he took care of it!"

Lin Yu used to love growing flowers, but later something happened and she put it on hold. She hasn’t had time to take care of them since she came back this time.

"It's so hot, don't let him stay in there, let him cool off inside."

Anyway, it wasn't his first time entering the room, so Qingdai responded and ran to call for help.

When Mingyuan entered the room, Lin Yu had already sat down in front of the desk with two large blocks of ice.

He waved at him again, motioning him to come over.

Qingdai stayed beside Bingjian and fanned the room together with Zhulian without disturbing the two people's "conversation".

There was paper and pen on the table. The young man had a thin layer of sweat on his body. He moved his chair and did not dare to sit too close to her.

"I'll take you out tomorrow. There are a few things to do."

"One is a Gu doctor. I will ask Zhu Lian to be more careful and at least ask around to see where there are more snakes."

Mingyuan nodded, indicating that he was listening.

"There is one more thing I want you to do for me quietly."

Hearing her lower her voice, Mingyuan sat up straighter.

"These are the jewels I'm tired of wearing," Lin Yu handed him the dressing box she had just packed, "Go find four or five pawnshops, pawn them separately, and then bring the money back quietly."

Mingyuan opened the dressing box, but was still a little hesitant.

Take the pen and write: [Are you short of money?]

If I remember correctly, these are all her treasures.

"Don't ask me why first," Lin Yu whispered, "Yuan, just help me do it, okay?"

This is the good thing about Mingyuan, he doesn’t ask too many questions.

He nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

Lin Yu then said, "If the price is less than thirty taels, don't take it. Ask someone else."

If I'm luckier, maybe I can get five hundred taels of silver.

She already had a plan for Wan Ying, but if her father still trusted her, with this private money, she wouldn't be in too much trouble.

Holding the dressing box was too conspicuous, so on the next day, Mingyuan hid the things in various places on his body. The advantage of having a strong physique is that nothing can be seen when the clothes cover it.

Since he had promised his mother to go boating with Lin Ji, Lin Yu did not make trouble this time and showed up at the gate of the Lin Mansion very punctually in the afternoon.

Lin Ji looked down from the carriage, and when the petite girl was helped onto the carriage, he only asked, "Are you going to take so many people with you?"

In addition to Zhu Lian and Qing Dai, there were two maids and Ming Yuan following in the carriage.

Lin Yu did not explain the purpose of those people, but only said: "Only Qingdai came on board with us."

Lin Ji didn't ask any more questions.

But once he stopped talking, the carriage became too quiet.

Or dead silence.

If she were to say, Lin Ji’s name should not be “Ji” which means the sky clears after the rain, but “Ji” which means silence and stillness would be more appropriate.

In contrast, she seemed a little impetuous, but Lin Ji was quite at ease. His eyes moved from the jewelry in her hair to the clothes she was wearing, and finally settled on her face.

Today’s seems different.

The maid from Qihe Hall showed him the brocade robe. The rouge that could not be washed off tended to be light red, but today it was a light pink with a hint of purple.

The light spread softly on her cheeks, making her skin look even more creamy and charming.

"Is there something wrong with my face?"

As soon as Lin Yu raised her eyes, she found that he was "examining" her. She stroked her cheek carefully, afraid of smudging her makeup.

It is not a gentleman's behavior to have lustful thoughts about your sister's rouge.

The man looked away as if nothing had happened, and asked instead, "That Miss Cheng from yesterday, do you like her?"

Who would like someone who is like a firecracker?

Lin Yu dropped her hands back to her knees, guessing that he had heard what she said yesterday, but she didn't want to be inconsistent.

So he said casually: "Ms. Cheng's father is the current governor of Songjiang, and he may even be able to enter the cabinet in the future; then Miss Cheng will be a noble lady from a high family in the future imperial capital, and she will naturally be a good match for my brother."

What do men say? Marry a virtuous woman.

Although Cheng Kejia has a strong personality, she is good-looking and is used to taking charge of things. She is definitely capable of managing the household chores, and she does not feel that Lin Ji is being wronged.

She felt that what she said was perfect, but for some reason, the man around her ignored her.

Lin Yu sat there in a daze, but the situation in front of him was not unfamiliar.

In her previous life, on the carriage returning from the engagement banquet, she casually asked, "What do you think of Tan Jinghe from the Marquis of Chengping's Mansion?" Lin Ji also gave her the same expression.

He rejected Cheng Kejia yesterday, probably because he is not interested in her.

If you didn't think highly of Tan Jinghe at that time, why didn't you tell yourself?

What a weirdo.

Lin Ji was still complaining until the carriage stopped at the lakeside, and then he said, "We're here."

Cao Shun, who was beside him, had disappeared, and when he boarded the ship, only Lin Yu and Qingdai were left.

It is the lotus season in Ling Lake. The lotus leaves hold up a green cover, and lotus flowers of various colors are hidden among them, swaying with the blue waves on the lake.

There were lotus seeds and tea on the table in front of him. Lin Yu liked lotus seeds, but didn't like to peel them.

But Qingdai was left outside the door by Lin Ji.

"What do you and that servant want?"

The sky outside the window was clear and cloudless, and Lin Yu had the illusion that a crow was flying by.

"I clearly said that he has a name. His name is Ming Yuan."

I turned my head and saw the person opposite me picking up a handful of lotus seeds without even raising his eyelids.

Lin Yu became even more angry, "Brother has been controlling me lately."

"It's okay if it's someone else, but he is not a good match for you."

The lotus seeds on his fingertips shed their green color and rolled into another small porcelain plate.

He also said: "You don't want to marry a servant and live a miserable life."

"What about the servant?"

He really has to bring up things that are not relevant. When I was in trouble in the past, he never stood up to speak for me.

"In my brother's mind, people are naturally divided into different classes. Because he is a servant of the mansion, no matter how he behaves or how he treats me, he is not worthy of me."