The concubine doesn't fall in love, but crazy critics insist on holding her responsible

Chapter 8
First he declared his sovereignty over Pei Shizhi in public, and then he blocked her so that she could not speak. Xie Yiwan looked at Lin Zhiyu and gritted her teeth. The good mood that had just come from being close to Pei Shizhi disappeared.

Xie Yiwan naturally wanted the big one, not to mention that the big one was originally prepared for her, as it was related to the reputation of her second wife. She just couldn't let go of the value behind the bracelet. It was shining real money!

Pei Shizhi has a distinguished status, so in order to match him, Xie Yiwan would buy an expensive outfit every time she met him, ranging from gouache and rouge, hair and face clothes, to car decorations for travel, everything was exquisite and expensive.

The Xie family's father and son also spent a lot of money moving around the court. As the New Year was approaching, their relationships moved around frequently. In addition, the second house's secret business was losing money, so her second house's accounts were really tight.

But now in front of everyone, Xie Yiwan had to force a smile and pretend to be generous.

"How could it be possible? Sister Zhiyu is overthinking. She was just attracted by the complicated patterns on this bracelet for a moment, and she was a little distracted. Her knowledge is shallow, which made her laugh."

Lin Zhiyu didn't take it seriously and just immersed himself in taking off the bracelet from his wrist, but he couldn't take it off. This situation was exactly the same as what Xie Yiwan did in front of her bed a few days ago.

After a while, large red marks appeared on the white and tender wrist.

Lin Zhiyu's face turned red with anxiety, "Second sister, wait a moment, I can take it off."

Xie Yiwan waited and waited, but in the end she could only hold Lin Zhiyu's hand with resentment, "Sister Zhiyu, don't take it anymore. This bracelet may have some spirituality. I have found the owner I like, and I don't want to be separated from you. God’s will cannot be violated, sister, please don’t force yourself.”

"Look, this wrist is red..."

The more she spoke against her will, the more she felt depressed. Xie Yiwan's chest was so tight that it hurt. If Lin Zhiyu hadn't blushed and looked around for help, she would have thought that Lin Zhiyu was taking revenge on her.

You can't even take off the bracelet, you useless idiot!
The plan failed to come true, but a lot of savings were lost. Mrs. Xie's attitude became cold to the naked eye, and she did not talk much with Lin Zhiyu and Shen at the table.

Lin Zhiyu was so happy that the sauced duck was so fragrant in her mouth.

After the elders present had finished eating, Lin Zhiyu took Lansheng out of the banquet and went to Jingyiyuan on the pretext that he wanted to set off fireworks.

under the porch.

Lin Zhiyu had just finished setting off a firework and sat down, listening to Lan Sheng shouting excitedly.

"The fireworks have new designs this year. Hibiscus flowers, golden-feathered birds... are all so vivid. If Run Shu knew about it, she would be extremely envious. It's a pity that she has to stay at home to look after the fireworks and doesn't have the opportunity to open her eyes!"

"Run Shuxi Jing, it's rare that you are not here, she doesn't know how pure and comfortable she is."

Lan Sheng blushed, "Miss!"

Lin Zhiyu casually threw the remaining fireworks tube to Lan Sheng, "You can set them off if you like."

"Ah?" Lan Sheng hurriedly caught it, flattered and extremely puzzled, "Master Zhixing found this specially for you. It took a lot of effort. In the past years, didn't you like these the most? Why this year..."

The young master Lan Sheng refers to as Master Zhixing is Lin Zhiyu's younger brother who is one year younger. He has been raised by Lin Zhiyu's mother since he was a child and has a very good relationship with Lin Zhiyu.

"I'll give it to you, don't you want it? You don't want me to keep it for Aunt Song's new Chunlan."

"Yes!" Lan Shengba tightened his grip, "Of course I want it!"

Lan Sheng treasured the things in his arms, but he was not in a hurry to set them off. He put them away properly and walked to Lin Zhiyu's side.

"Miss, there is something that I have been unable to figure out."

"Say."

"It's those two bracelets... What if the old lady says that the bigger bracelet is better in the evening? Although it is unlikely, everything is possible. If the old lady really mentions the big one, you have to give up the big one. To the second lady?"

Humility is a good thing, but if it comes at the expense of suffering, then the gain outweighs the loss.

Lan Sheng asked this question in a nagging and cautious manner. For some reason, she always felt that her young lady seemed to have changed a lot since she woke up from an accident a few days ago.

I no longer have interest in many interesting things, I can't go out in isolation, and I'm not as close to the people in my second room as before.

Due to those rumors, her young lady didn't like to go out very much in the past. She was either recuperating from illness or carefully thinking about how to please the people around her and giving good things to make friends with her.

Mrs. Cixue's background caused misfortune to the two of them.

But recently, her young lady has often been in a daze, as if she was reminiscing about something.

No longer busy, the whole person seemed to have aged a lot overnight.

Just like this moment, her young lady was gently stroking the fluff on her cloak, calm and composed.

"If she says the bigger bracelet is better, I will take the bigger one and thank her in public for the gift."

Lan Sheng blinked and didn't turn the corner for a while.

Give away the younger ones and accept the older ones?

Lin Zhiyu looked at the snow on the porch, "Younger people have to listen to their elders, right?"

No matter what Mrs. Xie said, she wanted the big one.

In this life, she will never let Xie Yiwan take advantage of her again!
Lan Sheng came back to his senses and was pleasantly surprised.

When did her young lady become so smart and know how to grab something?
Their big house means they have money, but this is by no means a reason to suffer a loss!How did Lan Sheng know that the methods of the women in Xiao Xuan's backyard in his previous life were much better than those of the second wife today? They were all truly noble girls who came from a prosperous family. They were sweet-talking and full of swords, and they were difficult to deal with.

And Xiao Xuan was a leader who was good at power and strategy. In her previous life, she went on an expedition with him. When he was leading troops on the front line, she would read his military books in his camp.

Whenever he was free and in a good mood, he would come and give her advice. If she could draw inferences from one example and he was satisfied, he would give her a reward.

That was what she longed for most, although most of the time, the rewards Xiao Xuan gave her would eventually become his own plunder.

Nowadays, these tricks on children are nothing more than a big deal.

"Remember, no one should talk about this after returning home, not even Runshu and Brother Xing."

Lan Sheng didn't understand, "Why?"

These two people are the closest people around them. Runshu is a servant, but Master Zhixing is the only junior in the family who treats the young lady sincerely. Mrs. Cixue has no son. In the future, when the young lady gets married, Young Master Zhixing is the only one who can rely on her. people.

Lin Zhiyu stood up and walked towards the Shousui Ancestral Hall, "There is no reason. It's not a good thing to be promoted. If more people know about it, there will be more danger of getting into trouble."

Danger?

Lan Sheng seemed to understand. She and Run Shu lived in the same room and had such a good relationship that they talked about everything. She even planned to leave the fireworks tube to her.

But as long as it was the lady's order, she would listen regardless of whether it was right or wrong.

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late at night.

Xie Yiwan fell asleep watching the New Year's lantern, and accidentally caught a glimpse of the bracelet on her wrist. She was so angry that she wanted to eat Lin Zhiyu alive not far away.

On the other side of the Jianning Palace, Pei Shizhi was also depressed and absent-minded.

In the evening, after getting close to Xie Yiwan after a half-debate, Pei Shizhi went to meet his friends as planned, drank and talked until he returned to the palace shortly before the royal family's New Year's Eve banquet.

Before he could sit down, he was called to the side room by his mother, Princess Jianning.

"Mother, you are looking for me."

Five years ago, Pei Qingji, who was favored by the emperor, became mad and crazy overnight. The direction of the revolution suddenly changed, and Pei Shizhi became the only candidate to inherit the throne.

Over the years, Pei Shi's status has risen again and again, and it is now almost unshakable.

Half a month ago, Pei Shizhi solved the corruption and bribery case of the Jeju governor. The Sacred Heart was overjoyed. Pei Shizhi received rewards and praises, and the congratulations almost leveled the threshold.

He was originally a handsome young man with good looks, prosperous in his official career, and equally proud in his love life. At this moment, he had a smile on his lips and was dressed in a moon-white brocade robe. He was restrained and steady, and he was a little more romantic.

His figure was elegant and straight, and his aristocratic aura could not be ignored. When Princess Jianning saw him, she couldn't help but feel pleased and contented. However, she then thought of the contents of the secret letter from Fei Ge, and her mood suddenly dropped.

"Where did you go?"

Pei Shizhi heard the accusation in Princess Jianning's words, walked around behind Princess Jianning, squeezed her shoulders, and said, "According to your instructions, I sent the annual gift to Pingxihou Mansion. After leaving the mansion, I happened to meet the Hanlin Academy. The bachelor in charge of the academy mentioned some political matters and sat down in Zui Feng Tower."

"Concubine, are you blaming your son for coming back late?"

Princess Jianning was silent and asked after a moment: "Did you see the fourth girl from Pingxihou Mansion today?"

Hearing this, Pei Shizhi paused in his kneading movements, "Mother and concubine? But what happened?"

Seeing Pei Shizhi's reaction, Princess Jianning knew that the contents of the secret letter were true.

——He seriously went to have a private meeting with Xie Yiwan tonight, and for this reason, he did not hesitate to neglect his fiancée who was going to marry him soon!

Princess Jianning felt a stinging pain between her eyebrows. She understood that Pei Shizhi was unhappy with Lin Zhiyu, so she didn't say any harsh words.

She also looked down upon Lin Zhiyu's character and background. He had no ideas and a limited reputation, but he had an appearance that made men stop and look at him. If a man is innocent and harbors a treasure, he will be in trouble sooner or later.

Pei Shizhi was not fooled by the skin, and Princess Jianning was satisfied.

But Pei Shi's majestic cold treatment made her dissatisfied.

The Lin family is the one who is interested in it now. Although Lin Zhiyu cannot be on the stage, the interests involved behind the scenes cannot be ignored. If the Jianning Palace wants to sit back and relax in the long run, the Lin family's military power must be in its hands.

Princess Jianning's silence made Pei Shizhi's heart suddenly tighten, but he had been prepared for it. He said angrily with a cold face: "It is true that my son did not see Lin Zhiyu today."

"But it's not because my son is unwilling. Lin Zhiyu was greedy for leisure and was too late to get into trouble. He asked all the elders to wait for her alone!"

"I originally planned to wait for her, but I was thinking about you. The female family members in their house have already arrived. I, a foreigner, cannot stay for a long time, so I have to leave."

After hearing this, Princess Jianning felt a little more depressed.

Princess Jianning had heard about Lin Zhiyu's lateness last year. Lin Zhiyu rushed there in a hurry and almost didn't even take the corn lanterns to watch the new year, which was a joke.

She thought that Lin Zhiyu would make some progress after a year, but she never thought that she would still be so useless!
(End of this chapter)