Fourth Young Mistress, I didn't know you were so clever and such a delicate person.

  "Auntie, please speak up, it's getting late." Lin Jinrong withdrew her gaze from Huang Auntie's face, smiling absent-mindedly as she listlessly played with the osmanthus balls in her ceramic bowl. She didn't even know herself that she could do something like this, showing that nothing is impossible, only that one doesn't take action.

  "No, it's not too late yet..." Huang Yiniang's tone was suggestive: "Although the young lady is still young, she should also know that walls have ears and trouble comes from the mouth. Why did she pull Third Sister and Young Master to stand in front of Old Master's room and whisper? Isn't this intentionally saying it for the slaves to hear?" Her hand stirred the gold and silver ingots of various shapes: "Look at these, they are some savings that your Fifth Brother has accumulated over the years during the New Year. It's not easy..." She sighed, full of helplessness. "He is one year older than you, and next year he should be getting engaged. If these gold and silver can be exchanged for a good price in Qingzhou, it would also be his blessing."

  Lin Jinyong's deep amber eyes gleamed with cunning: "Such things, the master and mistress will take care of them, Auntie can rest assured. In our kind of family, face is the most important thing. Think about my fifth aunt, her family background and character are definitely not bad."

  "The old master and mistress are naturally kind and wise, the rules set by the elderly couple will not be unfair to anyone. It's just that nowadays marriage is about wealth, I also want to help the old master and mistress share some worries." Huang Niangniang's tone softened, pitifully saying: "Fourth Miss, I've come to ask for your help, you have a good heart, I won't forget it, Fifth Young Master won't forget it either."

  Lin Jin smiled lightly: "I really want to help my aunt, but I don't dare. Besides, it's not that I'm talking too much, this little bit of gold and silver can't be exchanged for much difference in price." She naturally understood the little tricks of Huang Yiniang. Huang Yiniang's only reliance was Lin San Ye, who was out of tune, she held these gold and silver but always felt insecure, wanting to find a bright and honest way out, so that no one could take it away; according to the law of the time, the dowry of the bride's family and the betrothal gifts of the groom's family were in proportion, and under the law that did not allow division of property while parents were still alive, the wife's dowry was an important asset that would not be divided when the husband's family divided their property in the future, which could be freely disposed of. Therefore, the more money Huang Yiniang took out to give to Lin Yi as betrothal gifts, the more money Lin Yi would have in the future to freely dispose of and live on, and the less she would have to worry about Lin San Ye dying early and the phenomenon of Tao Shi being unfair appearing.

  Lin Jinrong didn't mind this situation, how much money Lin Yizhi had, whether he lived a rich life or not was none of her business. Let Huang Niang take these gold and silver through the proper channels and add them to Lin Yizhi's betrothal gifts for his wife, it would only bring benefits and no harm to her. Firstly, it would add face to the Third House, secondly, it wouldn't let Old Master Lin say that even though Lin Yizhi was a legitimate son, the betrothal gifts were too little and shameful when he came back, and trouble Tao Shi with his mixed words. Thirdly, borrowing eggs from others could work, right? Although Huang Niang's temperament had determined that the gold and silver in this food box wouldn't be hers, only a small part of it, but after all, they were still gold and silver, weren't they?

  Huang Niang heard Lin Jinyong's firm refusal, which was unexpected. She looked at Lin Jinyong with suspicion and sighed: "Although the money is little, poor people don't despise small amounts. Fourth Miss, you deliberately told me to come here, could it be that you just wanted me to make a futile trip and return disappointed?"

  The truth is false, and the false is true. Lin Jinrong looked down at her palm: "Auntie's words are wrong. I originally said a sentence, one honor together, one loss together, the face of the three houses is everyone's. I was intentionally telling Auntie that there was such an opportunity, not bad, first hoping that Auntie would get benefits and remember the situation, continue as before, don't make trouble, secondly, it was also a private heart, after all, my mother's dowry was very limited, I didn't discuss marriage, Seventh Brother is still young. Although she may not be willing to go, no one can force her, but it's hard to guarantee that she won't be remembered by others. So the more money at home, the better, Fifth Brother lives a good life, it doesn't affect my eyes. You heard my words, you should go ask Madam or Auntie for help, why come ask me, a little girl, isn't this making things difficult for me?" She said to this point, her tone suddenly changed: "Auntie, take it back! Originally not much, just a favor, I'm afraid that in the future, both sides won't be satisfied, and being stuck in the middle is hard to do."

  Lin Jinrong ruthlessly exposed the sinister relationship, fearing that he would provoke Lin San and cause trouble, and also worried that his mother and son would remember Tao's dowry, Huang Niangniang felt a little ashamed and annoyed, but also let go of her last bit of suspicion.

  No one's money comes easily, and no one will readily hand over their wealth. Tao had been expecting to exchange gold and silver for some time, and after Lin Jianrong's hint, she thought about it for a long time, weighing the pros and cons, feeling that she shouldn't let this opportunity slip away easily, at least not without trying. But she still had another idea in mind, only taking out a small portion to test the waters. Even if she had entered the door earlier, she may not have really wanted to open the second layer of the food box, but seeing Lin Jianrong's papers spread out on his desk and being refused after he made it clear, she became even more determined to try.

  Can she go to the Tao family? Even if she uses Lin Yizhen's name, she has to make people believe that the Tao family knows about her wealth and immediately understands where the money comes from. Otherwise, they will suspect her right away. As for Wu Shi, just one glance from him makes her feel cold, how can she dare to provoke him? All these are secondary, the key is that even if things don't work out, it's not worth causing trouble for herself.

  So Lin Jinyong's proposal was not feasible at all, but she didn't believe that Lin Jinyong would suddenly go and say those words to herself just to tease her. Otherwise, earlier when Lin Yizhen made a mistake, Lin Jinyong should have taken the opportunity to step on him, how could there be any subsequent events? Was it a case of "luring in order to capture", wanting to make herself remember Lin Jinyong's favor? Or was she trying to take advantage of the situation to gain some benefits? This child may be young, but her tactics were truly many, and also because Lin Jinyong was small, so she felt more confident when facing Lin Jinyong.

  At this, Aunt Huang suppressed her anger and put on a dejected look, sighing softly: "Fourth Miss, your words are also very profound, I don't understand them. But this time I came here, it was really to help the young master with a little bit of heart, to help Master and Mistress with a little bit of effort. Since you insist on not helping with this small matter, I have no choice. It's late at night, Miss, go to sleep." After finishing speaking, she picked up the food box and walked out.

  The man had already walked to the edge of the curtain, and didn't see Lin Jingrong making any movement. Just as he was hesitating, he suddenly heard Lin Jingrong shout: "Auntie, wait!"

  Old lady Huang stood with her feet wide apart, turned back with a pleased expression and said: "You want to play tricks on me? You're still too young! Just now you were speaking softly and making requests of me, but now you can't even contain your temper?"

  But then Lin Jingrong handed her the pale blue porcelain bowl, saying seriously: "Trouble Auntie to take it back with you. I'll see you out." And then he went to roll up the curtains.

  The triumphant look on Huang Niang's face only lasted for a moment before it was replaced by a look of grievance. She grasped Lin Jirong's sleeve and said, "If I could have asked someone else, I wouldn't have come to trouble you, Miss. You also said that the three houses are united in honor and dishonor, and that our family rules are strict. I don't dare to be disobedient or think about taking too much of Madame's dowry. I just want to do my part..."

  Lin Jinrong lowered her eyes, put her hands together and stood up, saying lightly: "Helping people is not difficult, I'm afraid of making mistakes, Auntie won't forgive me, Father won't forgive me, Fifth Brother will resent me, angering my mother, and the face of the Third House will be lost. I also have no face, I haven't even spoken about marriage yet."

  "Of course not, of course not. The fact that you're worried about this shows that you're taking it to heart. How... I won't blame you for it, and no one else will know either."

  Lin Jinyong smiled secretly, but frowned: "I originally wanted to write a note for my aunt, but people's hearts are hard to measure. I'm afraid that one day someone will say that I plotted against my aunt and brother's private money. A good intention turned into a donkey's liver and lungs."

  "Ah, how could that be? I'm well aware of your character, young lady. Otherwise, I wouldn't have brought these things over so rashly. Of course, you won't go unrewarded - each tael of silver can earn 50 coins, and you can take a 10-coin commission."

  "How could I embezzle Auntie and Fifth Brother's money? My heart isn't that cruel." Lin Jinrong still hesitated, furrowed his brow for a long time, then tentatively asked: "Or should Auntie write a note to me?"

  Huang Yiniang died in frustration, she gave people money and property, but not only did they not give her a written receipt, but also asked her to write one herself? What kind of logic is this?

  Lin Jinrong, however, was completely unaware of her awkwardness and rushed to prepare ink and paper: "Auntie must have also verified the amount of gold and silver, but since we're handling money, we still need to count it clearly in person. Then Auntie can write a note for me, stating that she entrusts all these gold and silver to me for full authority to handle. Following the price fluctuations in Pingzhou's silver market, if there are any ups and downs, don't blame me."

  She's silly for writing it, and if anyone should write it, it should be Lin Jinyong writing to her. Huang Niang frowned and said, "No need to write anymore. Anyway, I trust you, Miss."

  Lin Jinyong grasped her hand, not allowing her to refuse: "Auntie, in the future we'll have a good exchange, you don't write it and I won't dare take it." He looked at her steadily and said slowly: "Auntie, with such a big temper, daring to find me here based on just one sentence, surely you've already thought through the path ahead and behind, what's there to fear? Afraid that I'll take advantage of your small amount of wealth? My eyes aren't so shallow."

  Huang Niang's eyes gradually darkened, no wonder she had considered it carefully before taking this step. Over the years, she was able to get to where she is today, not just relying on luck. She nodded slightly: "Alright, I'll write. It seems that a girl of your status and intelligence wouldn't look down on these few pieces of silver and gold."

  Threaten her?... Not worth it. In the future, Huang Niang will indeed get the difference in gold and silver between Pingzhou now, but as for other things, they are naturally hers, she can't work for nothing, right? Gold mountains and silver seas are all accumulated from small amounts. Lin Jin's lips curled up, and he casually picked up a golden ingot, this icy cool and heavy feeling was very reassuring, she really liked it too much.

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