Chapter 254: The Subtle Heartbeat

  The second update is looking for pink!

  Deep in the night, the Xiangxiang Building's courtyard was planted with a large area of spring flowers. The clear wind blew gently, and waves of fragrant scent wafted through the air.

  A young girl in a green shirt took advantage of the moonlight when no one was around, her figure darting back and forth among the flowers. Before long, she had a basket full of red flower petals, their fragrance wafting up to her nose, incredibly sweet-smelling.

  Then he flashed into the west wing of the courtyard.

  "Got it? Nothing went wrong, right?" At this moment, Lin Xingyan was still awake, sitting on the purple soft couch, holding a blue-glazed porcelain white flower tea cup and taking a light sip.

  The young girl in green clothes picking flowers was her personal maid Xi Zhao.

  Xiuzhao handed the basket to Hanyou, who was standing by, and respectfully stepped forward, saying: "There is no mistake, I carefully followed Miss's instructions, taking only one petal from each flower, and no one will notice."

  Lin Xing's lips curled up slightly, and a cold smile seeped out.

  "It's all right as long as nothing goes wrong. Lin Ruoyan, I'll make sure you leave with a smile and return in tears!"

  "Is it really okay to do this? What if something goes wrong?"

  "What's there to be afraid of?" Lin Xing said with disdain, shaking his head. "Have you forgotten what my mother is best at?"

  Wan Niang excels at reciting poetry and calculating human hearts.

  She also had a good understanding of spices, and once made a spice that could arouse people's desires, which she burned in her room, causing Third Master to stay with her for several months. If it wasn't discovered by the mistress later and punished severely, who knows what would have happened!

  "I may not be as skilled as my mother, but to create a fragrance that is colorless and odorless, yet releases a rich and intense aroma when it comes into contact with water, is still within my capabilities."

  Suddenly enlightened in winter.

  Lin Xingyan smiled again. "What's the use of Lin Zhaoyan being cautious? With a foolish maid, everything is in vain!"

  At this time, however, that foolish maid in her mouth was mercilessly mocking her.

  "The Seventh Girl is really impatient, she must think she's very important now, but she doesn't know that she has been calculated to death by the girl."

  Manhua also laughed, "The girl's guess was not wrong at all. Xiuzhu saw me and Manshuang busy in the small kitchen, and she actually stuck to the window outside eavesdropping, thinking we didn't notice her, really silly and lovely."

  There were no bright lights in the house, Lin Zhaoyan couldn't see their expressions clearly, but he could feel their joyful mood.

  Her mood also became more pleasant, and she analyzed to them: "Lin Ruoyan's biggest problem is that she is both arrogant and self-deprecating, thinking that she is superior but unwilling to be a concubine-born daughter. She always thinks that others will look down on her and bully her, so she wants to know everything and grasp everything, afraid of being at a disadvantage in any way."

  They lived together in the same courtyard for several years, and whenever something happened in the mansion, she would go around asking people to listen in, even if she had been rebuffed countless times. She didn't give up. Whenever something happened, she would try to get close, and whenever something happened, she would call her maid to eavesdrop. Over time, she got used to it, anyway, she was too lazy to bother with her.

  This time, she let Man Shuang and Man Hua go to the small kitchen to prepare food as soon as they returned to the courtyard. She also deliberately instructed them to close the doors and windows tightly, anticipating that Lin Xingyan would send a maid over to eavesdrop. Moreover, she reminded Man Shuang and Man Hua to be mindful of their tone, not to say too much or be too obvious, lest they arouse suspicion. Only by letting Lin Xingyan guess slowly on her own would she believe all this more.

  She analyzed it. Even if Old Lady Lin wanted to let Lin Ruoyan enter the palace, on the day of entering the palace, she would not have only brought her alone, otherwise the purpose would be too obvious. However, Lin Jiaming could not follow, nor could she, so she would only bring a few children born out of wedlock to fill the number, and Lin Xiangyan's pleasing personality would definitely be taken into the palace.

  Before the incident with Wan Niang, it was impossible to let Lin Ruoyan be passed over before entering the palace, so Lin Xingyan will definitely make a move on the day of the imperial marriage, and the young master is asked to stop.

  These messages of hers can just help her a bit.

  The most crucial thing is that Lin Xingyan has a selfish and self-interested personality. As long as she calculates that it's beneficial to herself, she won't be grateful to anyone. So, Madame Hou Lu's plan to use Lin Xingyan to drive a wedge between the three houses will come to nothing.

  "I just don't know what Seventh Sister will do, I'm afraid she'll hurt Fifth Sister." Man Shuang suddenly said with concern.

  Lin said with a light tone, "Let her be, anyway she will definitely succeed. As for hurting Ruo Yan, Lin Xiang has not been so vicious and does not have the guts to do so."

  You think Wan Niang is still around, she wouldn't dare to take the risk of using this trick, who knows what kind of vicious and sinister move Wan Niang would come up with.

  Lin Xing said, after all, he is still young and has a bit of kindness in him.

  Manhua said, "Although I know that Miss has her own reasons for doing so, but think about it, if Seventh Miss really enters the palace, her eyes will be even more on top of her head, just thinking about it is depressing."

  Lin Zhaoyan smiled and said, "Don't be depressed, you'll be grateful later."

  Not to mention that mysterious and terrifying nightmare that night, just talking about surviving in the imperial palace, it's so careful and dependent on others, but not as comfortable as being in the marquis's residence.

  On the second day, Lin Zhaoyan got up and washed as usual, and after finishing his dressing, he went to pay respects. He happened to meet Lin Xingyan at the Moon Gate who was also going to pay respects.

  "Sister, good morning!" Lin Xingyan was beaming with joy, completely free from the gloom that had shrouded her in recent days.

  Lin Zhaoyan naturally knew what she meant, hooked her lips and smiled lightly, responding with a "good morning".

  Lin Xing's smile grew even bigger as he walked up and said: "I heard that Fifth Sister is fully recovered, did you go see her yesterday, Fourth Sister?"

  "Yes."

  "That's great, I can finally put my mind at ease. Now Fifth Sister can enter the palace and our three branches will gain even more glory."

  "Hmm." Lin Zhaoyan continued walking forward, responding to her words with a nonchalant tone.

  Lin Xing didn't get angry at Lin Zhaoyan's dismissive attitude this time, and continued to follow her and talk, that radiant complexion of hers clearly saying "You don't respond to me? Fine, I'll still know anyway. I just want to show off in front of you."

  Manhua and Manshuang couldn't help but cover their mouths and stifle a laugh at the sight.

  Sometimes I really feel that our family's daughter treats Qīu Niáng (aunt) like a two or three-year-old child, the principle she follows is: do whatever you want, it doesn't hurt me, just consider it as giving you some fun.

  A group of people entered the main hall of Luyu Hall, and Lin's mother was facing away from them, seemingly saying something.

  Liu sat at the head of the table, his face solemn.

  Seeing Lin Zhaoyan and the others enter the house, he hastily made a hand gesture to signal Lin's mother to stop, and then said: "Today is Mother's matter, you all go back first!"

  Lin Zhaoyan and the others had no choice but to bow their heads and retreat.

  I'm Xiao An's friend. Xiao An fell down the stairs at noon today and hurt her hand, it's swollen and I don't know if it's fractured, it's getting more painful now, we're going to take an X-ray, hope everything is fine.

  Xiao An asked me to tell everyone not to worry, she has a stockpile of articles and so far her hand is still able to type, so as long as it's not a fracture, updates will be normal.

  Let's all pray for her!