freenovelworld Chapter 310 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 24
Chapter 310 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 24
Zhou Xueniang noticed that the eldest mistress and the master were both in Shou'an Hall, and they were probably talking about something important, so she hurriedly ran to Linxi Pavilion.
Upon entering Linxi Pavilion, a woman sat on a chair. She was graceful and charming, with a delicate and pitiful appearance.
Lin Qinshuang glanced at Zhou Xueniang, then focused on the needlework in front of her. She had just given birth to Molan three months ago, and now she had both a son and a daughter, no less than the one in Weiruixuan.
Sheng Hong was also promoted and transferred to Yangzhou, where he would surely enjoy wealth and honor in the future. Lin Qinshuang was even more pleased with herself. If she had married a poor scholar, she would not have such a good life now.
“Young lady, the master and the eldest mistress are at Shou’an Hall and haven’t come out for a long time. They must have something important to do,” Zhou Xueniang said softly.
Lin Qinshuang put down her needlework, looked up, and asked, "Have you found out any information? No, we can't let the people from Weiruixuan gain the upper hand."
"Xue Niang, after Hong Lang goes to the front yard, go and invite him over tonight," Lin Qinshuang said urgently.
That person from Wei Rui Xuan really couldn't stand to see her doing well. She finally came to Yangzhou, but instead she directly married a young woman named Wei, just to go against her.
At that time, she was pregnant and about to give birth, and then she had to go through postpartum confinement. Wei Xiaoniang was low-key, so she was overlooked.
In recent months, Sheng Hong has been visiting Wei Xiaoniang more frequently, overshadowing even the Linxi Pavilion.
In Wei Rui Xuan, Wang Ruofu was compiling a list of guests to be invited to a banquet for the wives of officials. The last time such a banquet was held was when Sheng Hong had just arrived in Yangzhou.
“Aunt Liu, please check it again carefully. We can’t afford to make any mistakes.”
Then, Wang Ruofu thought of something and muttered to herself, "The Bai family is truly blessed. Their eldest daughter became the wife of a marquis, and their second daughter became an empress."
"If only my Hualan could have such good fortune," Wang Ruofu thought with a touch of jealousy.
Seeing that Wang Ruofu was in a bad mood, Liu Mama comforted her, "Our eldest daughter is also quite good, with wealth and honor, but wealth can be overwhelming. It would be better to let our eldest daughter live a peaceful life."
Wang Ruofu genuinely cared for the child, and hearing this made her feel much better. She retorted, "That's right. Our little Sheng family has already caused a lot of trouble. If it were the Marquis's mansion or the imperial harem, who knows what might happen?"
Liu's mother secretly checked the list and said nothing more. Although the eldest daughter-in-law was not smart, she was very kind to her children.
At night, Sheng Hong arrived at Linxi Pavilion. Lin Qinshuang was dressed up exquisitely, and she was a stunning beauty, as delicate as a willow in the breeze.
"Honglang, you've finally arrived. It's been so long since you last visited Linxi Pavilion. Shuang'er missed you," Lin Qinshuang said, feeling aggrieved.
"I've been busy these days, so I haven't been able to come to Linxi Pavilion whenever I have time." Sheng Hong didn't want to mention his favoritism towards Wei Xiaoniang.
Lin Qinshuang was favored by Sheng Hong and gained a foothold in the Sheng family, having given birth to a son and a daughter. How could she not know that Sheng Hong was changing the subject and bringing up Changfeng and Molan in line with his words?
The atmosphere between the two immediately eased, and Lin Qinshuang casually mentioned the eldest daughter-in-law, saying that the eldest daughter-in-law had been quite busy.
"She's been quite busy lately. Just tell me what you want."
Sheng Hong felt sorry for Lin Qinshuang, who, as a concubine, had no family property and was rather poor. Wang Ruofu was too busy to take care of Lin Qinshuang, and besides, Mo Lan had just been born, so they had to be careful.
“Madam was born into a prestigious family, and I am no match for her. I only wish to help Madam,” Lin Qinshuang made her request.
Sheng Hong, being the man he was, naturally understood Lin Qinshuang's meaning. However, whether it was hosting a banquet for the wives of officials or attending a banquet at the Bai family's residence, these were important matters, not something a mere young woman could handle.
Sheng Hong refused outright. Lin Qinshuang was indignant, but she couldn't disobey him, so she asked what it was about.
Sheng Hong didn't hide this matter and told Lin Qinshuang directly.
Lin Qinshuang felt a surge of anger. Before her father was punished, she was also a daughter of an official, holding the rank of fifth grade. She had lived a life of luxury since childhood. Now, she was the daughter of a disgraced official.
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Lin Yitang, who was in Bianjing, was completely unaware of what was happening in Yangzhou. She was still thinking about when would be a good time to get pregnant.
Before Lin Yitang could ponder for long, news arrived that Consort Rong was pregnant again, more than a month into her pregnancy. After more than a year of silence from the harem, news broke once more.
The ministers of the previous dynasty wanted the emperor to establish a crown prince, but the emperor read the message but did not reply, completely ignoring the information about establishing a crown prince. Now, news has come from the emperor's harem, and some ministers who are loyal to the emperor are genuinely happy for him and hope that the emperor will have a son.
But those ministers who didn't gain any benefit, as well as the Prince of Yan and the Prince of Yong, turned pale. All their scheming was for the throne.
Lin Yitang thought the previous dynasty was really chaotic, and her younger brother would be taking the imperial examination next year, so it would be better to wait a little longer.