The fake daughter married into the mountains and had meat to eat every day during the famine

Lin Hongshen quietly looked at the girl in front of him. Although her clothes were not as good as when she was in the Lin Mansion, she was still neat and tidy. Perhaps it was because she had been with those top-notch relatives of the farming family for a long time, she looked more sharp than before.

It was originally thought that she would live a poor life after returning to the Song family.

However, he did not expect that not only did she not become poor, but her reputation became more and more famous, so much so that when he was walking in Anyang County recently, he heard people talking about her deeds.

A peasant girl actually had a relationship with Mr. Zhu, the magistrate of Anxiang County.

As expected of a child raised in a wealthy family, her knowledge, courage and ability are far beyond what Lin Zhaozhao, who grew up in a peasant family, can achieve.

"I heard from your eldest brother that you got married? Such a big thing, why didn't you inform your family? Even though you left the Lin Mansion, we are still your family after all."

Song Yuntang raised his eyebrows and looked at him and said, "Before, the Lin family was anxious to distance themselves from me because of Lin Zhaozhao. Could Mr. Lin not have known about this?"

This old fox pretends to be ignorant even though he knows the truth.

Why did you go early?

When the original owner was eager to meet her adoptive parents, he never showed up, but now he came to talk to her about her family.

However, the Lin family still has some roots in Cile Town, so it is better not to offend them for the time being.

She continued, "I know very well that my status is not worthy of the door of the Yuanwai Mansion, so naturally I dare not go forward to disturb them. Besides, I have my own family, and they are also responsible for my marriage."

Lin Hongshen tapped his hand on the table lightly, looked at her and said, "Before we get married, I can drive you out of Rongshu Village. Do you think I deserve to call you my family?"

He thought that after he said this, he could see sadness, pain and regret in Song Yuntang's eyes, but she didn't.

The girl's eyes were still clear and bright, without any sign of heartache.

"Didn't the Lin Mansion kick me out, too?" Song Yuntang put down his teacup and smiled at his evasive gaze. "Lin Zhaozhao has been coming to Rongshu Village quite often in the past three years. She's definitely played a role in the poor relationship between me and the Song family."

She crossed her arms.

"Besides, the Song family didn't drive me away. I just felt that my ideas were inconsistent with theirs, and I wanted to live a quiet and comfortable life on my own. It was indeed my fault for not thinking things through, and I made them bear a lot of blame."

Lin Hongshen looked at her and felt that his once obedient and sensible daughter had changed a lot in the past three years.

She used to be indifferent, innocent and kind.

Now she is clear-headed and independent-minded.

Not someone who can be easily influenced.

He sighed and said evasively, "I've heard everything about Zhao Zhao's situation. She's still locked up in the county jail, and it's all her own fault."

He originally wanted to use Lin Zhaozhao to establish a relationship with the Yang family in Anyang County, but a good marriage was ruined by that idiot himself.

Girls raised in small families are narrow-minded and can never compare to those raised by oneself. They are simple-minded and will ignore the overall situation for their own selfish reasons.

If Song Yuntang had not left the Yuanwai Mansion, with her appearance, character and temperament, she would have been more than qualified to be the mistress of the Yang family.

It's a pity that she is married now.

Song Yuntang was quite surprised.

"That's surprising. I thought Mr. Lin would blame me for not remembering our friendship, just like Madam Lin and Master Lin."

Lin Hongshen waved his hands, looking righteous.

"It was us who had a past relationship with you, not Zhao Zhao. She wanted to harm you, and now she has ended up like this. It's her own fault, not yours."

Song Yuntang leaned back.

"So Mr. Lin's main purpose in coming to see me today?"

She didn't believe that Lin Hongshen came to her just to reminisce about the past.

Lin Hongshen shook his head and said, "It's nothing, actually. I heard that my son-in-law is a scholar? And now he's a student of Master Tang?"

Song Yuntang sat up straight.

If Lin Hongshen was coming for her, it would be easy to deal with. She was barefoot and not afraid of those who wore shoes. She could deal with it however she wanted. But she didn't expect that he was actually coming for Xu Qingye.

He is a scholar and cannot take his reputation lightly.

But Xu Qingye was not a talkative person. He had only mentioned the fact that he was Mr. Tang’s student when Yang Linyuan asked him about it. She and Wang Hongxuan were present at the time.

Of course she couldn't tell anyone about it.

As for Yang Linyuan and Wang Hongxuan, she felt that given their personalities, it was unlikely that they would spread the news.

The only possibility is Lin Jingyao, who had seen them in the county town.

Thinking of this, Song Yuntang's tone became a little cold.

"Lin Jingyao told you? He's investigating us?"

Lin Hongshen's eyes darkened. This adopted daughter's mind was truly insightful, able to see the whole picture from a single glimpse.

Such a woman will not suffer any loss even if she marries into a wealthy family.

"After all, he's been your elder brother for so many years. It's normal for him to care about you and want to know how you're doing." Lin Hongshen looked at her with a kind expression. "Tang'er, can you please talk to your son-in-law and ask him to put in a few good words in front of Mr. Tang and ask him to accept your elder brother as his disciple?"

Song Yuntang chuckled.

"Didn't Lin Jingyao pass the imperial examination? Why does he still need a teacher?"

Still concerned.

No one would dare to believe such lies.

If Lin Jingyao really became Master Tang's disciple, he might do something to exclude and target Xu Qingye.

Next August will be the once-in-three-years Autumn Examination.

Lin Jingyao has already become a juren, so he doesn't need to participate anymore.

But Xu Qingye had to participate. There was less than a year left, and he couldn't let these things disturb his studies.

Lin Hongshen shook his head and said, "Tang'er, you don't know that Master Tang was once a third-rank Left Censor-in-Chief of the Inspectorate, and he served before the Emperor. Although he has few students, they all hold important positions and have extensive connections in the officialdom. If you can be valued by him and receive his guidance, your eldest brother's career will be smooth in the future."

Mr. Tang settled in Anyang County for two years.

He had tried his best to talk to Mr. Tang all these years, but he didn't expect that the man of his adopted daughter would easily become his student.

Song Yuntang looked indifferent.

"Whether his career is successful or not, what does it have to do with me? Why should my husband and I help him?"

"How can it not matter?" Lin Hongshen patiently continued to persuade Song Yuntang, "You are also a scholar's wife now. If your son-in-law is valued by Mr. Tang, his future must be not too bad. When your eldest brother passes the imperial examination and gains a certain amount of power in the court, you will also have a status worthy of being a son-in-law, right?"

When he said this, he really meant it.

Lin Zhaozhao is no longer useful.

The adopted daughter is doing well now.

If her husband can be successful in the future, he and his son can help each other. After all, he is a disciple valued by Master Tang, so he will not do too badly.

No matter how well you maintain relationships outside, they are not as close as those at home.