History of Empress Dowager Development

Chapter 7

People in the Lanling courtyard were quiet, He Wenzhan had gone to the government office and hadn't come back yet, and Mrs. Qin was leaning on the rattan drawer under the green window to read a book.Since Lin Lang was reborn, she has become much clingier than before. Seeing Qin Shi, she clung to her like twisted candy, and it took a long time before she was willing to let go.

Her daughter loves to act like a spoiled child, although Qin shi gave a few verbal lessons, she was also happy in her heart.She hugged Lin Lang in her arms, and slowly smoothed Lin Lang's hair, "I just saw you and the eldest girl going to Wangchunyuan, did you go to see the second girl?"

"Second sister is going to Zhuangzi, so she has to go see her off." Lin Lang nestled in Qin's arms, playing with her fingers like green onions.I wanted to remind Qin Shi a few words, but it was a bit abrupt to say so empty-mouthed, so I finally endured it.

She pestered Qin Shi for a long time before going back to her own residence in the backyard. She wanted to pick up a brush to imitate a picture, but felt distracted, and she was absent-minded when holding up a book, so she simply opened the back door and walked to the bamboo forest in the outer courtyard.

There are few people living in the back half of the He mansion, except for the two big kitchens, the rest is a rockery and a small lake.The bamboo grove in the outer courtyard was planted in the northeast corner of the mansion for some years. Now the bamboo branches are tall and luxuriant, and it is very shady to walk under.

The forest draws a meandering fine water, and the wind makes people feel much calmer, and their thoughts gradually become clearer—although Lin Lang can go out occasionally, but most of the time she is trapped in the mansion, and she wants to take Bai Wan'er by herself. Hiding is not easy.If you just find someone outside, it would be bad if something goes wrong, so you still have to entrust a reliable person to do this matter, and you have to be quick-footed and tight-lipped.

Who to look for?
She folded the bamboo branch and shook it in her hand, thinking about the people she knew one by one, shaking her head and sighing if she didn't feel right, suddenly a pair of men's short boots appeared in front of her, and the hem of the dark blue robe swayed slightly.She jumped, but didn't panic. She took a step back before raising her head, and saw the tall and straight body standing in front of her like a bow, and those deep eyes.

"Brother Xu?"

"Sixth Sister." Xu Lang looked at her calmness that didn't match her age, and was a little surprised, but he still asked, "What are you thinking about so preoccupied?"

It's not good to be alone in a remote environment, Lin Lang unconsciously kept a sufficient distance, and replied, "It's all for hanging out. Did Second Brother Xu date my eldest brother?"

"Ask him to play chess over there. Let's go shopping before he comes."

Lin Lang let out a "hmm", and the atmosphere suddenly became a little cold.Xu Lang took half a step forward, with a faint demeanor oppressing her slightly, "I don't think Sixth Sister is quite the same as before?"

"Is there?" Lin Lang was surprised, and Xu Lang said: "Sixth younger sister used to cling to brother Wei Jie, and she was lively when she saw me. Why didn't I see you for a few days, and suddenly felt unfamiliar?"

"Ah... probably my mind was distracted just now, and I'm still absent-minded now." Lin Lang laughed, but was slightly surprised in her heart.Not to mention, when I think about it carefully, her behavior just now was really a little strange. Although Xu Lang is a man, he can see this behavior in his eyes, and he is very observant.

It's no wonder that the He Linlang a few days ago was ten years old He Linlang, naturally innocent, lively and cute, and he had no scruples about Xu Lang who was like a brother.But now she subconsciously thinks that she is a girl who is nearly 20 years old. When she meets 16-year-old Xu Lang in a secluded place, she naturally wants to avoid suspicion.Only then did Lin Lang realize that she had shown her feet, and couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

In fact, counting it down, although Xu Lang is not her real brother, he treats her very well, but his temper is a bit weird.In the early years, Xu Lang was naughty and loves to play tricks. At that time, Lin Lang was ignorant, and he coaxed him to say a lot of things. Later, he went to Mobei with his father and experienced in the army for several years. He was more dignified and calm than before. It's a lot, but it's still good to treat Lin Lang.

She was suddenly blessed, and put herself in the position of a ten-year-old girl, took a few steps forward and grabbed Xu Lang's lapel, "Second Brother Xu, can I ask you something?"

"Let's listen to it." Xu Lang looked down at her.

With a bitter face, Lin Lang hesitated for a long time before saying: "I heard that they want to find Aunt Bai back. They also want... to be my aunt."

"Aunt Bai?"

"It's the daughter of Master Wailang Bai, a member of the household department. Her boudoir name is Bai Wan'er, and she was exiled later."

"You seem to have mentioned her?"

Lin Lang nodded.She was only five or six years old at that time, and the relationship between her parents was not good, so she naturally worried. Later, she didn't know where she heard about Bai Wan'er, so she told Xu Lang bitterly.Although the young girl couldn't understand what she said, Xu Lang asked about these things later, and was able to sort them out.

No wonder the little girl was frowning, she was afraid that Bai Wan'er's appearance would affect her parents' feelings.Xu Lang laughed, and asked her with a straight face: "How can I help you?"

"Second brother Xu is convenient to do things outside, can... can... hide Aunt Bai?"

"Hiding?" Xu Lang found it interesting.

"As long as they can't find Aunt Bai, parents will be fine. Otherwise, I'm afraid..." Her small face showed grievances, as if she was filled with infinite worries, which reminded Xu Lang when she was five or six years old because of The pitiful appearance of the father and mother being discordant and worried.

A daughter of a criminal minister who was exiled, even though she was pardoned by the emperor last year and will no longer be exiled, what good can she do now that she has been living in a remote, dilapidated and desolate border these years?Jiao Didi's girl has long been worn out of her upbringing and honor, even if she enters the He Mansion, it may not be beneficial, and it is not difficult to send someone to find a better family to arrange for her.

(End of this chapter)