"Yes, granddaughter obediently follows grandmother's teachings." Lin Jin Rong bowed her head and bid farewell, although she was confined to her room again. However, the moment she turned around and walked out of An Le Ju, she felt as if she had stepped on a cloud and was floating in mid-air. From now on, how Lin Wu and Lin Liu would fight, how the first house and the third house would fight, had nothing to do with their third house anymore.

  Two dogs fighting over a piece of crap, what's it to her? Lin Jin's eyes were raised in anticipation, seeing Lin Jin's lips slightly curled up, revealing a not-so-bad mood, couldn't help but secretly wonder how the old lady let her off so easily.

  Wait until I hear what happened clearly, then took Lin Jianrong's hand with a heartache and blamed him.

  "How careless you are! You're still young and don't know the weight of your words, can't grasp the measure." She thought Lin Jingrong was just serving tea without noticing the situation, not intentionally doing so.

  "Grandma, please don't hit me anymore. If you break my hand, I won't be able to do needlework, distinguish tea leaves, or play the sheng. What will I do? I admit I was wrong, I admit I'm stupid, and I admit I lost control. Whatever you say is fine."

  The four girls' usual reserve and humility were all gone, this loud cry seemed to be the true heir of Tao's style, yet it had a softer and more timely quality than Tao's.

  Lin Lao Tai's ruler in her hand paused, and Lin Liu and Lin Qi rushed in like a gust of wind. Lin Liu smiled charmingly and hugged Lin Lao Tai's arm, softly pleading: "Grandmother, Fourth Sister has already admitted her mistake, she didn't mean to, she's just a bit foolish. Please forgive her this time?" With a hint of satisfaction, she glanced at Lin Wu, who was lying on the ground in disarray, and smiled slightly: "If Fifth Sister makes another mistake, she should know better. It's not good for her health to be frozen stiff in the cold. I won't blame her, please forgive her too."

  "Go! Don't cause any more trouble, be careful not to scratch the skin and leave scars, it's ugly." She also called out to Qingli who was standing aside with her head lowered and eyes downcast, almost as if she didn't exist, "Go to the back and fetch a bottle of Yuji cream for Liu Niang to use."

  That Yu Jing cream, all from the capital city, after traveling thousands of miles, expensive is not necessary to say, truly priceless, even Old Lady only has two or three bottles by her side. Removing scars is just perfect, today Old Lady rewards a bottle to Lin Liu who only had red skin, the intention of praise is clear.

  Lin Wu's eyes immediately revealed an uncontrollable jealousy, rubbing the red and swollen face that had been beaten by the old lady, and began to cry again. Zhou Shi also secretly gritted her teeth, Lin Liu was overjoyed, coquettishly saying, "Grandma, it's really nothing, just a little red skin, why not let sister Wu apply some ointment? You shouldn't be angry anymore, let the fourth and fifth sisters get up."

  Lin Qi seized the ruler from Old Lady Lin's hand in a timely manner, gently massaging her hand instead. "My dear grandmother, does your hand hurt?"

  Mrs. Lin finally couldn't help but burst out laughing, "These two little rascals have really become well-behaved after being locked up by their grandfather for two months. It seems that the girl's scolding wasn't in vain." Lin Liu lay in her arms, laughing and said, "Grandma, you're finally smiling."

  The three of them were instantly delighted, and after careful planning, the twins finally successfully regained the first chair in front of Old Lady Lin.

  Lin Jinrong watched with a cold eye, chose what she thought was the most suitable opportunity, and said softly, "Grandmother, let your granddaughter follow her mother to the countryside villa, first, can take care of her mother and fulfill her filial piety, so that her mother can recover soon and return home to serve her grandmother, second, can reflect on herself, cultivate her character, and avoid similar embarrassing things for the Lin family in the future. Please grant your permission, Grandmother."

  Lin Lao Tai wiped the smile off her face and turned around to look at Lin Jian Rong.

  She also knew that Taoshi was going to the countryside to recuperate, and it's hard to describe what kind of mood she was in. She felt that Taoshi's gloomy and irritable temper was difficult to deal with, and even if he didn't recover from his illness, it wouldn't be a big deal; but she also feared that if Taoshi fell ill during the harsh winter and went to the countryside, they would be criticized by others in Pingzhou City for mistreating their daughter-in-law. However, Old Master Lin had already agreed, and the Tao family hadn't said anything, so she wouldn't jump out again to express her opposition.

  The Tao family's illness is not light, and this time, it will take at least a few months, or even more than half a year. The countryside is quiet and deserted, and Lin Jingrong's departure is equivalent to a long period of house arrest. By the time she returns, today's reputation may have been forgotten by others. Earlier, she suspected that Lin Jingrong had deliberately made a big show today with ulterior motives, and there was still a hint of dislike. Now, seeing Lin Jingrong voluntarily offer to follow Tao to the countryside, she dispelled that idea and said seriously, "Have you really thought it through? This time, it's not something that can be returned in ten days or half a month."

  "Think about it, whether it's a few months or more than a year, I'll only come back after Mother has recovered from her illness."

  Old Lady Lin's eyes slowly swept across the other people in the room, but saw that Lin Wu had already put away his expression and was staring at Lin Jianrong with expectation in his eyes. Lin Liu looked regretful, Lin Qi looked uninterested, and Zhou Shi lowered her eyes, hiding all her emotions. This family is not easy to manage, with many people and endless worries, Old Lady Lin couldn't help but let out a soft sigh. "It's settled then, you go back and stay in your room to pack up, don't come out or move around much. Remember, having talent but no virtue will lead to being drowned by saliva, only those who have both talent and virtue are on the right path."

  "Yes, granddaughter obediently follows grandmother's teachings." Lin Jingrong bowed her head and bid farewell, although she was confined to her quarters again. However, the moment she turned around and walked out of Anle Residence, she felt as if she had stepped on a cloud and was floating in mid-air. From now on, how Lin Wu and Lin Liu would fight, how the first house and third house would fight, had nothing to do with them anymore. Two dogs fighting over a piece of feces, what did it have to do with her?

  Lin Jingyin looked up and saw that Lin Jingrong's lips were slightly curled up, indicating that she was in a good mood. She couldn't help but feel secretly surprised that the old lady had let her off so easily. After hearing about what happened, she took Lin Jingrong's hand and scolded, "How could you be so careless? You're still young and don't know the weight of things, can't grasp the situation." She thought that Lin Jingrong wouldn't have served tea without considering the circumstances, not intentionally doing it.

  Lin Jinrong carelessly rubbed his palms, smiling and saying, "Don't tell Mother that I got beaten. Just tell her that Fifth Sister was scolded and punished, and probably won't be able to stay here anymore. She'll be happy then."

  Lin Jinyan slightly furrowed her brow, "Is this for real? Wu Yatou is really too reckless! Not only did she harm her own sisters, but also the people below her, how could she do such a thing!"

  Lin Jinyong said in a low voice, "It doesn't matter whether it's true or not, whether to admit it or not. What matters is what grandma believes." Often the truth isn't the truth, and the immediate victory or defeat may not be the ultimate victory or defeat of one's life. She didn't need to investigate who did it; she just needed to continue moving forward according to plan.

  At night, someone sent Lin Jianrong the same vase she had given to Lin Wu earlier, but it was now in pieces.

  It seems that the things that were inexplicably lost in the previous life cannot be preserved in this life either. Lin Jirong raised an eyebrow, "Once something is given to someone, what's the logic in taking it back? Whether I take it back or not, I'll just have people put it in front of Wu Mei's courtyard."

  The newcomer was unable to, and had no choice but to pick up the fragments again.

  The next day, the snow stopped and the sky was clear, but it was even colder than when it was snowing.

  Lin Jinrong and Gui Yatou discussed, "My intention is for you to stay here and watch the house, Dou'er will keep you company, I'll take Li Zhi and Gui Yuan away." Seeing that Gui Yatou seemed to want to object, she immediately stopped her, "Don't think this matter is simple, my wife and I live in the countryside, leaving only San Jie to take care of things, you need to lend a hand, when something happens it's convenient to send a message.

  Madam Gui thought for a long time, and finally agreed. She saw Guiyuan smiling from ear to ear as she packed boxes with Lychee. After hesitating for a long time, she whispered, "Miss, this lazy and greedy girl Guiyuan is also cunning and deceitful. You should discipline her without being lenient."

  Lin Jinyong smiled and said, "Don't worry, Granny." The road was ahead of her, she still didn't know where it would lead, but if Gu Yuan still wanted to take that old path, it couldn't be blamed on her.

  "Bean sprout, is Fourth Miss in?" Aunt Huang asked Bean Sprout alone at the door with a soft and timid tone.

  Lin Jinyong nodded to let Madame Gui in, and Huang Niangniang, who had become thin and pale, looked around the room that was a bit messy due to packing boxes with an expressionless face. She asked Lin Jinyong warmly, "Fourth Miss, I heard you're going to the villa with Madam?"

  Isn't it that you're not at ease with those gold and silver? Lin Jinrong smiled secretly, "Yes. So after we leave, we'll have to trouble Auntie Huang to take good care of Master." After Tao Shi left, the concubines of the three houses all belonged to Huang Yiniang's branch, which was in a dominant position. If it were before, Lin Jinrong would naturally be worried, but after the Fei Hong incident, she was no longer afraid.

  The maid slightly embarrassed, changed the subject, "I will do my duty well, serve Master properly, take care of Third Miss and Fifth Young Master, Seventh Young Master..."

  Lin Jinrong couldn't bear to hear her go on like this, and said briskly, "This time Uncle and Big Brother will personally escort us to the countryside. In the spring they'll come visit us again. If there's any news, I'll have someone bring it to you, Auntie, so as not to delay you."

  "Fourth Miss is a straightforward person, but I'm not worried about that. I heard that Wu's family's eldest madam brought a girl to our door to apologize and also took away the letter this morning. Fifth Miss will be copying 'Admonitions for Women' and some scriptures, probably won't come out until Lantern Festival. Eldest Madam is in a bad mood... Tell Dou and the others to be careful not to offend her. Of course, you probably already knew about it, I'm just talking too much."

  Lin Jinyong stood up and saw her out, "Thanks for your thoughtfulness, Auntie."

  The yellow lady went away with a flutter.

  Lin Jinrong instructed Lin Qian to take out the jade swallow hairpin won from Yang's family, wrapped it in a piece of self-embroidered silk handkerchief, "You go around Anleju nearby, think of a way to give this to Miss Yang, and say that I wanted to give it to her at that time, but it was inconvenient."

  If Yang Mo saw this jade hairpin, she would definitely come to see her. In her previous life, she didn't have many friends, only Yang Mo. Lin Jing thought quietly, based on the experiences of her past life, this was probably going to be their last meeting. She really hoped that in her lifetime, she could maintain this friendship and have the opportunity to see Yang Mo again.

  Lychee noticed that she was feeling down and thought she was upset about being punished, so she quietly took the jade hairpin and went out. She hadn't been gone for long when she came back, "Miss, Miss Yang and Sixth Miss, Seventh Miss have all come to see you."

  Lin Jinyong jumped up in surprise, and also didn't notice the clever twin babies getting in the way. He ordered everyone, "Quickly take all these things away first, and bring out the delicious food."

  Yang Mei's gaze swept around the slightly messy room, her eyebrows furrowed slightly. "I heard you're going to the countryside?"

  Lin Jinyong smiled and said, "The doctor said that my mother's illness needs rest, I'm afraid she'll be lonely."

  Lin Liu smiled and said, "My fourth sister is the most filial of all."

  Yang Mei felt both guilty and sympathetic, but couldn't say much in front of the twins. Regretfully, she said, "I'll wait for you to come back, then you can teach me the art of tea-making."

  "Good." Lin Jianrong also wanted a day like that.

  Several girls chatted idly for a while, when someone came to urge them on, saying that Old Lady Lin had invited the Yang family to lunch and was urging the young ladies to hurry over.

  Yang Mo feared that she would cause more trouble for Lin Jianrong, so she didn't dare to stay any longer. With a guilty conscience, she bid farewell and left. Before leaving, she quickly whispered in Lin Jianrong's ear, "My maid also didn't see clearly who pushed me."

  This ending was within her expectation, didn't lychee and longan see nothing? Lin Jingrong quickly stuffed the jade hairpin into Yang Mei's hand, "Go."

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