It's a done deal

  It wasn't until he heard a loud "ah yo" that Jia Yucun realized he had bumped into Old Master Lin Jing.

  One big and one small, Jia Yucun's momentum was even greater, and he immediately bumped Lin Jing into a ball. Although Jia Yucun's fierce momentum had just risen, but now that things have come to this pass, he could only stop abruptly, neither advancing nor retreating, feeling awkward in his heart, with disdain on his face, yet bending down to help the child up, mentally prepared to be scolded a few times.

  Ke Lin Jing stood up quickly and steadily, holding onto Jia Yu Cun's hand, and smiled warmly, "Welcome back, Mr. Jia."

  Jia Yucun, no matter how many thoughts and emotions he had, could only apologize when called: "Yes. Jia's temporary condition was indeed rude to you, sir. Please forgive me."

  Lin Jing waved his hand nonchalantly and said, "Mr. Jia, what are you talking about? I didn't see you either."

  After saying a few words, the two of them parted ways and went their separate directions. However, Jia Yucun's vigor had dissipated, and his toes seemed to be hurting again. Moreover, Lin Jing had sat on a dung heap just now, and Jia Yucun had also been knocked around quite a bit.

  He had just taken a few steps when he heard Lin Jing say behind him, "Mr. Jia, wait."

  Lin Jing San hurried over, looking at Jia Yu Cun with a face full of guilt: "Was it too severe just now? Otherwise, I'll ask a doctor to take a look at you, sir?"

  Do we need to invite a doctor? Jia Yucun wouldn't agree. After some mutual persuasion, the child yielded to the adult's intention, and the adults also made some concessions, allowing Lin Dajie to send Mr. Jia back to his room.

  Jia Yucun felt that he had been slighted by others, and Lin Jing's behavior was somewhat endearing. After returning to his room, watching Lin Jing make arrangements for him, he suddenly asked: "What do you think of my learning?"

  Lin Jing was taken aback for a moment, then changed to a bashful expression, "This, I don't quite understand." Just after saying that, he feared being misunderstood and hastily added a few more sentences, "However, I heard the old master say that Mr. Jia's learning is indeed very good. I originally wanted to ask for your guidance, sir, only..." He stopped abruptly at this point, with an expression of regret and embarrassment.

  Brain supplement, this is a term invented by later generations. However, in ancient times, although there was no such phrase as "brain supplement", this behavior was extremely developed, and even later generations may not be able to catch up with the ancients, it was the basic skill of ancient scholars and officials.

  Actually, Lin Jing didn't say anything, originally wanted to come and ask for advice, but... This sentence can be followed by "Lin Jing had no time", or "Jia Yucun was not there", and so on.

  However, Jia Yucun, due to his recent depression and today's thoughts, somehow connected the sentence "the old master does not allow it" in his heart. What else could it be? Wasn't he himself idle, yet still looking for a teacher outside? This time, he was determined that Lin Ruhai did not want to see him. Even their casual conversation the other day was interpreted in another way:

  Lin Ruhai wanted to infer the thoughts of other learned scholars through him. After all, Lin Jingxuan's reputation for being dull was already well-known outside. Lin Ruhai was afraid that if he rashly sought out someone else, they would not give him face. And those words "valuing character over talent" that he had said, must have been to Lin Ruhai's liking, right?

  Just thinking about the meaning conveyed in my words that day, the suppressed joy is so embarrassing that I'd rather find a hole to bury myself.

  Thinking like this, she couldn't help but think that Lin Ruhai still didn't know how to despise herself in her heart, and she hated it so much that she wanted to die.

  "Mr. Jia, Mr. Jia, are you all right? Really no need to call a doctor?" Lin Jing called out anxiously from the side.

  Jia Yucun was called back to his senses, and seeing Lin Jing's worried face, he said unexpectedly: "Before long, Jia will be asking your father for leave."

  Lin Jing listened and raised an eyebrow, surprised but not extremely shocked. Jia Yucun's heart sank, it seemed that even a child could understand this.

  After a moment of silence, Lin Jing surprisingly did not try to persuade or retain him at all. On the contrary, he said: "Mr. Jia is a great talent. Staying in my house would indeed be a waste of his ability. Although I will miss Mr. Jia, I also cannot just think about my own family. I think that one day Mr. Jia will surely soar to great heights. If Master wants me to help persuade him, I will definitely do my best to assist."

  Jia Yucun's heart was both embarrassed and empty at this moment, but facing Lin Jing's admiring face, he also felt a little proud. Look, there are still people who know how to appreciate things. As for Lin Jing, this child is really pleasing to the eye no matter how you look at him. Thinking back to just now, when this child didn't understand something, he would say so straightforwardly, ah, his character is indeed commendable. It's just... what a pity!

  Thinking of the pity, he couldn't help but think of Lin Ruhai's disdain for himself, and Jia Yucun's current mood was like a stuck tape, a skipping record, repeating over and over again, unable to jump out for the time being.

  Lin Jing ignored these gains and didn't have the heart to accompany him anymore, so she bid farewell and left.

  It wasn't until they had walked a long way that Lin Jing finally let out a long sigh and rubbed his facial muscles, which had just performed a high-difficulty show.

  Jia Yucun was a man Lin Jing would rather have nothing to do with.

  Thinking of the letter Lin Ruhai wrote to recommend him to Jia Zheng, Jia Zheng gave his consent, and Lin Ruhai owed a personal favor to the Rongguo Mansion. Moreover, Jia Zheng also followed suit and connected with the clan, presumably also because he valued Lin Ruhai's face. If nothing is done, according to the original work, these things may still happen, and the three parties will inevitably get entangled together.

  The original was because the Lin family died out, and it couldn't be seen what influence Jia Yucun had on the Lin family. But now there is still himself, who knows that in the future, due to Lin Ruhai's recommendation of Jia Zheng helping to revive this person, what will bring to himself. This person is a sinister little man, and Lin Jing doesn't want to be implicated by any dirty or smelly things!

  Moreover, it is important that Lin Jing does not want the Lin family to owe a favor to the Rongguo family. For that declining family in the original work, and the gloomy mansion, Lin Jing did not want to be God or Superman. Naturally, it's just that if you can stay far away, you should stay far away, and even when creating opportunities, you should keep a distance, how can you be pulled close because of one small person?

  However, Lin Jing didn't have to bear the blame alone, and as a result of his meddling, the mistaken case of the gourd was resolved, Xiangxiang was saved, and Jia, Zhang, Wang, Zhao and others were also cleared. It's likely that unless someone is extremely honest, the Feng family would not be able to win. Taking a step back, even if they had won, Feng Yuan had already died, so what good would it do for Xiangxiang in the Feng household?

  Of course, now Lin Jing didn't think about those distant things, she just thought that originally she thought it would take some more effort, but unexpectedly, it was so simple and it's done?

  Even if Jia Yucun wanted to take back his words, they had already blocked his retreat. Humph, my young master's praise is not that easily obtained? Although it made him feel sick for a moment, thinking about the benefits, it was still worth it.

  However, if Lin Ruhai was trying to keep Daiyu for his own sake...

  "Hmph, then I'll just make sure to nail it down firmly and make this matter a certainty!"

  Lin Jing returned to her residence in a good mood. Nowadays, Lin Jing no longer lives in the west wing of Zhengyuan, but has her own small courtyard. Due to the expansion of the place, there are also more servants. Of course, these servants are still managed by Wet Nurse Feng and Big Ya Huan Shi Ying.

  Originally, these two were both confidants of Jia Min, but one was a middle-aged woman who could get along with Lai Erjia's family, and the other was a personal maid who often went to Jia Min's side to report back, so they didn't take precedence over each other.

  Now it was obviously Mrs. Feng's voice that was louder.

  Lin Jing returned home and before Feng Po could ask why she was so late, she said to Shi Ying: "Sister, I want to ask you for a favor."

  Shi Ying's face showed no expression, but she secretly glanced at Feng Po and hastily spoke before the latter could utter a word: "I'm not worthy of Master's invitation, please instruct me if there's anything." The words were spoken very properly, but her face didn't show it.

  Lin Jing didn't care about these things, and looked around awkwardly. Shi Ying understood the implication, and without even exchanging a glance with Feng Po, she let everyone retreat.

  In the room, only Lin Jing and two others were left. Lin Jing then said: "Sister Qiu, can you find me some wide cotton cloth?" As he spoke, he gestured to indicate the length and width.

  The poem's shadow is filled with doubt, "What does sir want these things for?"

  Lin Jing twisted and turned, then whispered: "I... I want to be wrapped around your body."

  Poetic Shadow suddenly changed his face, furiously saying: "You're really enjoying yourself. I don't know if you remember, sir, but aren't you supposed to be in mourning? Hmph, just one trip to Suzhou and everything inside has been replaced with fine hemp. How is it that even fine hemp is now too coarse for you, and you want to wrap yourself in fine cotton cloth? I wonder what the master would say if he knew."

  As he spoke, he glared fiercely at Lin Jing.

  Lin Jing's face was filled with anxiety, and he hastily explained: "No, no, it's not that meaning, Shiyue sister. Although I'm still young now, I'm afraid... of growing up."

  Lin Jingyu's face turned red as she spoke, and she looked at Mrs. Feng with a pleading expression.

  Mrs. Feng, a middle-aged woman, understood things better and immediately grasped the situation. Looking at Poetic Shadow who was still fuming and hadn't come to her senses, she coldly laughed: "You can't blame Sister Poetic Shadow, after all, she's young. This matter, Master has brought it up well. Although it's early now, this thing won't be late. For now, just use a wide cloth strip to bind it, and later on, it will never grow."

  Shi Ying still didn't understand, looking at Feng Po in confusion. Feng Po pointed to Shi Ying's chest and gestured. Shi Ying immediately understood, her face suddenly turning red.

  Feng Po-po got the upper hand and was not forgiving. "This matter is urgent, I'll tell Lai Ma about it tomorrow. Shi Ying's sister didn't mean anything else, she just thought that the rules of mourning couldn't be abandoned. Now, you're also a scholar, in the future you will have to follow etiquette."

  It's clear that Old Lady Feng is trying to help Shi Ying, but at this moment, the most unacceptable thing for Shi Ying is Old Lady Feng's help. The atmosphere in the house becomes a bit awkward.

  Lin Jing seemed to be unable to bear the awkwardness, and also seemed to be helping Shi Ying out of the siege, hurriedly saying: "Yes. I know that Sister Shi Ying is teaching me a lesson. Speaking of which, I also have a question..."