She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

The lady's maid had already fainted and fallen down, while Lin Qingwei, leaning on the artificial hill, was so dizzy that she could not stand, and everything seemed to spin before her eyes.

"Why did you do this to me!!"

Lin Xiuyao stared at Lin Qingwei with a distorted expression: "You still dare to ask me why? Don't you remember? You almost strangled me to death back then! Just because I called you a bastard, you've been jealous of me and bullied me since I was a child! You still dare to ask me why?"

you......"

Before she could finish speaking, someone jumped out from behind the artificial hill and hit Lin Xiuyao on the back of the head with a stick. She rolled her eyes and fainted.

Lin Qingwei composed herself, her expression of fear vanishing, and the man who had knocked Lin Xiuyao unconscious immediately knelt on the ground.

"Young Miss! Please spare the Second Miss this time!"

Lin Qingwei brought a small porcelain bottle close to the nose of the unconscious maid, without looking at the person kneeling on the ground.

His voice betrayed no emotion: "Can you guarantee she won't frame me again next time?"

The man said, "Miss, please let the Second Miss go this time for the sake of the Young Master. If there is a next time, the Young Master will never intervene."

In fact, Lin Qingwei was really surprised. Whether it was Lin Jingxuan secretly telling her about Ye Shi and Lin Xiuyao's plans, or his current understanding and impartiality, he didn't seem like a child that Ye Shi could have given birth to.

So, she asked curiously, "How did Jingxuan grow up to be a normal person?"

"Huh?" The man was stunned for only a second before he immediately understood the implication of Lin Qingwei's words. "Madam never interferes with the young master's studies. The master and the teachers at the academy teach him everything. To make it easier for him to study, the young master often lives at the academy."

No wonder…

Lin Qingwei patted the corner of her clothes and stood up: "I will remember his kindness this time. Second sister, you can take him with you."

"Yes!"

The man quickly dragged the unconscious Lin Xiuyao away.

With no one to bother her, Lin Qingwei naturally wanted to speed up her work. However, she had never been to the Duke's Mansion in either her past or present life, and the map Pei Zhaoan gave her didn't include it. For a moment, she didn't know which direction to go.

Afraid of being seen by others, Lin Qingwei walked very carefully, circling around the artificial hill. She remembered that the maid had said that the side hall was just beyond the artificial hill.

In her previous life, Zhao Hongjia and Shen Yushu were discovered in a side hall. It was good for her to stay there early and be able to adapt to the situation.

After taking a few more steps, he suddenly bumped into a middle-aged man. He was wearing a purple robe embroidered with gold pythons, his hair was tied up with a gold crown, he had sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and he was tall. His imposing figure and the murderous aura he exuded made people afraid to look him in the eye.

Lin Qingwei had never met this person before, but judging from his clothes and demeanor, she knew that he was no ordinary person.

Being able to move freely within the Duke of Mu's mansion, and carrying a sword, immediately brought a name to Lin Qingwei's mind: "Greetings, Prince Yong!"

Prince Yong, Shen Ce, was also surprised to run into a young girl here. He was about to say that there was no need for formalities, but when Lin Qingwei looked up, he saw her face clearly and was stunned for a moment.

This face...

"What's your last name?"

Lin Qingwei replied, "Reporting to Prince Yong, my father is Lin Zhengwen, the Minister of Rites."

Lin? Her surname is Lin! Shen Ce's face showed a bitter smile, he didn't know whether to be happy or regretful. He quickly helped Lin Qingwei up. His actions seemed even stranger to Lin Qingwei.

What kind of entanglement did Prince Yong have with the Lin family?

"You must be Ayan's fiancée. What brings you here?" Shen Ce's tone was very gentle. He withdrew his hand with some reluctance, and his eyes were full of tenderness as he looked at Lin Qingwei.

Lin Qingwei said, "I accidentally got my clothes dirty and wanted to go to the side hall to change, but I couldn't find the place for a while."

"I'll take you there."

His warm hospitality surprised Lin Qingwei. Those who knew him would assume he was a concerned fiancée caring for his apprentice, treating her as a kind junior. Those who didn't know him might have thought she was his long-lost daughter...

However, Lin Qingwei did not refuse. With such an adult present, whatever might happen later could be explained clearly. After thanking Shen Ce, she followed behind him.

Although she was standing behind Shen Ce, she could always feel Shen Ce turning around and looking at her.

"Does Prince Yong have anything to ask me?" That's too strange.

Realizing his rudeness, Shen Ce coughed a few times to cover his embarrassment: "How old are you this year?"

"By autumn, I will be eighteen years old."

Shen Ce seemed to be in a good mood, but a few tears could be seen in his eyes, which quickly disappeared. He then asked, "Who performed the coming-of-age ceremony for you? I remember your mother and Madam Wang..."

Realizing he had said something inappropriate, Shen Ce immediately stopped.

Lin Qingwei's thoughts were drawn back to when she was fifteen, and for a moment she didn't realize that something was wrong.

She missed her Qingxi Town, her father and mother, and everything about that place.

The girl lowered her eyes, as if she had endless sorrow: "No one will tie my hairpin. When I was fifteen, I was still on a farm outside the capital."

This is the real Lin Qingwei; she no longer belongs to Qingxi Town.

Shen Ce found it incredible. He had just returned to the capital and was unfamiliar with many things, so he had naturally not heard of the Lin family's affairs. Just as he was about to ask for the reason, they arrived at the side hall.

Why is the road so short? He was somewhat annoyed by his hesitation; he hadn't been able to ask many questions.

This girl, who should have been pampered and cherished, has actually suffered so much? Shen Ce's eyes turned cold in an instant. Thinking of a certain person, the pain and hatred deep in his heart surged up again.

"Thank you for leading the way, Prince Yong." Lin Qingwei bowed respectfully. "I heard that Your Highness's daughter, Miss Yu Shu, has also returned to the capital. I often hear the Heir Apparent mention her and would like to meet Miss Yu Shu. I wonder where she is now?"

Shen Ce: "Shu'er doesn't like these kinds of banquets that require socializing. She's probably fishing by the lake right now. If she sees you, she'll definitely like you a lot."

"If Your Highness trusts me, please send someone to the lakeside as soon as possible to check if Miss Yu Shu is alright."

Her words were abrupt and unexpected, but Shen Ce had no doubts and immediately sent people to look for Shen Yushu.

Lin Qingwei bid farewell to Shen Ce. She had just stepped into the house when a man reeking of alcohol pounced on her, muttering something unintelligible.

Fortunately, Prince Yong hadn't gone far. He quickly stepped forward, kicked the man away, and helped Lin Qingwei up with great concern, asking, "Were you scared?"

Suddenly, a series of chaotic footsteps came from not far away.

"It's true! I really saw it with my own eyes! Your Highness, you must believe me! My sister left me and the maid and came here alone to meet someone in secret! When my sister was at the estate before, Young Master Li went to see her!"