I dress up as a poor noblewoman, and I bring my whole family home with my literary talent.

Chapter 5 Dragon Boat Festival
Madam Song swept away the gloom in her heart over the past few days and said happily, "Did you find out clearly that the Lin Mansion was also raided?!"

Azhu nodded, not understanding why Mrs. Song was so happy.

Although Mr. Song never entered the officialdom, he was a drinking buddy of Minister Lin when he was young. When the Lin family fell into trouble, he pretended to lament that "things in the world are unpredictable" and said something like a subject should be honest and upright.

Only Zhou Xiaoniang suddenly put down her chopsticks and frowned, saying, "Master, I think this matter is not simple."

Mr. Song was stunned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Mrs. Zhou glanced at Mrs. Song and pretended to be worried: "Sister attended the birthday banquet of the Lin family a few days ago and gave a lot of valuables to the Lin family. Since His Majesty has ordered a thorough investigation of corruption in the court, I am afraid that the Song family will be involved."

After these words were spoken, Mr. Song and Mrs. Song felt a chill down their spines.

Mrs. Song had never expected this, and she quickly defended herself, "I was only thinking about my daughter's marriage! The Lin family's corruption and bribery have nothing to do with me. Before the birthday banquet, I only had contact with the Shangshu's wife a few times."

"you shut up!"

Mr. Song interrupted in a harsh voice, as if he could finally get back at all the anger that Madam Song had given him over the past few days.

"I have the final say on my daughter's marriage, why are you making your own decisions?"

Song Lingyi was frightened by Master Song's roar, and all the side dishes she picked up fell on the table. She frowned and thought: If nothing happened to the Lin family, Master Song would have been eager to become relatives with the Lin family. Now that something happened, he negated all the efforts made by Madam Song, just like a scumbag boss in the workplace.

Zhao Xiaoniang, who had never had her own opinion and believed everything she heard, was afraid that the Song Mansion would really be implicated, so she comforted herself by saying, "The emperor is wise. The gift was sent by the eldest lady, and it has nothing to do with me."

"You guys!" Madam Song was pinching the embroidered handkerchief, almost choking on her breath. She was really committing a sin. Not only was she doing a thankless job, but now something happened at the Lin Mansion, and her husband blamed her for bringing trouble to the Song Family.

"Cough cough..."

Song Lingyi cleared her throat and wanted to say something, but when everyone's eyes were focused on her, she stopped talking.

It doesn't matter if you don't say it. ...

Even if Madam Song sent a gift to the Lin family, it was a gift of congratulation. There were so many dignitaries at that time, and if anyone was to blame, it would not be Mr. Song who did not even have a sinecure.

Dad is confused, but Zhou Xiaoniang is smart. She is deliberately trying to cause discord between them and make things worse.

Madam Song stood up and complained angrily: "You are such a heartless person! I am trying to please the Lin family for the sake of the Song family! If I cause trouble for the Song family, the worst that can happen is that you, Song An, will divorce me!"

"And you!" She pointed at Zhou Xiaoniang angrily, "You know what you are thinking when you say these things! I, Mei Ruozhao, am innocent and I am not afraid of their investigation!"

After saying that, he left the table angrily.

Song Lingyi glanced at her father and found that Mr. Song was keeping his head down and was silent, with a look of guilt on his face.

The lady played the tactic of retreating in order to advance well, and finally she is smarter than before.

Zhou Xiaoniang made a bun for Master Song and said softly, "Master, don't worry about what my sister said. We are a family and share the honor..."

Zhou Xiaoniang's comfort was also to give Mr. Song a way out.

Master Song's expression eased a little, and he sighed, "I don't know where she gets so much anger from all day, but if I think about it carefully, if the government wants to investigate, they will also consider the Song family's family background and their honest and upright officials for generations, and will never believe the slander of the villain."

"Shuang'er, you were really worrying too much just now."

Zhou Xiaoniang's smile froze: "My dear, you are right. I was overthinking."

Song Lingyi took a bite of the bun. It seemed that this gentle place didn't work every time.

The case of the Minister of Personnel's corruption implicated many people. At the beginning, the government officials went to the streets every day to search homes and arrest people. The people talked about it a lot, but after a few days, no news came out. Chang'an City returned to its former peace.
The Song family had been worried for many days, but they finally put their minds at ease.

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon

On this lively day of family reunion, the city of Chang'an arranges dragon boat races on the Wei River during the day, and there are also activities such as lighting lanterns and praying for blessings in the West Market at night.

On the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Mr. Song rarely went out to fool around, and Mrs. Song was also in a much more friendly mood.

Song Lingyi had not yet experienced the joyous atmosphere of the ancient people during festivals and holidays. After dinner, the Cheng family went out for a walk.

The Liang Dynasty was ruled by a female emperor, who was far less harsh on women than the previous dynasties. Women accounted for 30% of the people doing business in the streets. Most of the businesses run by women were in teahouses, restaurants, or clothing and jewelry.

Walking along the river bank, Song Lingyi saw many beautiful women who worked diligently and reaped great rewards. She suddenly felt that her future was bright. If the Song family fell into decline one day, she would be able to do business and support herself.

Maybe you can even reach the peak of your life like those heroines in novels who become rich through farming and business!

Song Lingyi was facing the crowd, extremely excited. A cool breeze blew past her, ruffling her black hair. The girl in green clothes and snow-white skin stood there gracefully, looking really delicate and charming, with a face as beautiful as the morning glory.

In just a short while, several young men in fancy clothes passing by had already taken a peek.

Zhao Xiaoniang noticed their gazes and glared at her unhappily, then looked at Song Lingwan who was standing quietly beside her, "Wanwan, there are many people by the river in West Market, don't run around."

Song Lingwan was the most obedient and nodded with a slight smile.

The West Market is broad and spacious, with the narrowest part being three meters wide. There is a lamp every five steps and a tree every ten steps on both sides.

On the banks of Nanqiao River, business is booming and there are countless people and households.

When Song Lingyi turned around, there was no one around her. She looked for a long time before she saw Zhao Xiaoniang pulling Song Lingwan into the jewelry shop in the crowd.

Her eyes dimmed for a moment and she went to buy river lanterns alone.

The river lanterns sold by vendors are mostly in the shape of lotus flowers, which are woven with bamboo strips and wrapped in pink outer layers. There are also lanterns in different shapes and which are slightly more expensive.

Song Lingyi finally picked out a lotus-shaped river lantern and walked under the South Bridge carrying it.

The river is dotted with sparks, and the ears are filled with words of blessing
After releasing the river lanterns, Song Lingyi returned to the street and happened to meet her second sister Song Xianglan who came out of a dark alley.

The moment Song Xianglan and Song Lingyi looked at each other, the former was obviously flustered and her eyes were evasive.

Song Lingyi didn't understand what was going on until her eyes fell on her second sister's slightly swollen lips. Then she suddenly realized what was going on and seemed to have discovered something incredible...

She knew that private transactions in ancient times would be criticized, but as a modern soul with the idea of ​​freedom in love, she would not and did not want to expose Song Xianglan.

Song Xianglan asked: "Lele, why are you here?"

Song Lingyi tried hard to act innocent, weak and pitiful: "There are so many people here, my wife and fourth sister disappeared suddenly, I couldn't find them, so I went to release river lanterns alone."

Song Xianglan frowned slightly, looking unhappy. It was a well-known fact in the Song Mansion that Zhao Xiaoniang didn't like Song Lingyi, so it was hard to say that she didn't abandon her on purpose.

"Come with me, father and mother are drinking tea in Hesi Building."

"Oh"

Hesilou is the largest teahouse near Nanqiao. It has four floors with carved beams and painted buildings. The owner is a beautiful woman with lingering charm. When she was young, she was famous in Chang'an for her talent and beauty. She opened Hesilou in her twenties, which attracted many literati and poets.

(End of this chapter)