Chapter 1073: Chapter 1069: It's because she's a noble lady from Fengqi Empire, that Mother doesn't like her _1 Chapter 1073: Chapter 1069: It's because she's a noble lady from Fengqi Empire, that Mother doesn't like her _1 “Pavilion Master is so straightforward, we're all impressed!”
Shitou grinned, showing a mouthful of white teeth, and laughed joyfully.
“Pavilion Master, until we meet again.”
Having achieved her goal, Lin Qingluo didn't linger, cupping her hands in a salute and politely taking her leave.
“Until we meet again, Xue Rufeng hopes Miss Lin's wishes come true, and that she returns safe and sound.”
Xue Rufeng cast a seemingly unintentional glance at Lin Yixuan, his eyes flickering imperceptibly.
“Thank you, Pavilion Master. We'll take our leave.”
Lin Qingluo smiled faintly, pretending not to understand the deeper meaning in his words, and turned around gracefully to leave.
“Take care.”
The young men politely said goodbye.
Lin Yixuan was holding Baoya, Lin Jinyang was holding Hunao, Mo Canglan was holding a Colored Glass Flower Vase, and Shitou, Feng Yi, and Wang Meng were vigilantly watching their surroundings, one in front and one behind.
The group hastily ran down the mountain along the streamside path.
“Bon voyage.”
Xue Rufeng stood atop a tree, watching the figure in green gradually fade into the distance until it completely disappeared from view, and only then did he withdraw his gaze.
*
Ji Residence.
Lin Qingluo submitted the calling card, offering to treat the Consort of Yan's illness. The Consort of Yan and Lady Ji personally welcomed their esteemed guest at the main entrance.
Upon hearing the news, Ji Liuyun also hurried back from the temporary residence where the King of Yan was staying and, as the young master of the Ji Clan, entertained the group of young men.
A grand banquet was held within the mansion, and Lin Jinyang remembered the instructions of his brothers, always staying by his little sister's side.
The other young men chatted and laughed freely, seemingly relaxed.
“Mother, have you noticed that Liuyun's gaze at Miss Lin seems a bit different? Not like it's just between Senior Brother and Junior Sister.”
The Consort of Yan, like a true sister, noticed the thoughts of her younger brother during the course of the banquet.
Lady Ji realized late: “Liuyun? He has someone he's interested in?”
“It looks like it.”
Consort Yan covered her mouth with a silk handkerchief, her laughter drawing attention: “Another day, we'll find an opportunity to test him.”
“Miss Lin, her background…”
Lady Ji's brows darkened, a hint of displeasure brewing.
“What's wrong with her background?”
Consort Yan was puzzled: “The pearl of Duke of Zhen's family, the most prestigious noble lady in Fengqi Empire. Can't she be a match for Liuyun?”
“It's precisely because she's a noble lady from Fengqi Empire that I dislike her.”
Lady Ji was full of displeasure: “The people of Fengqi pride themselves on their female Empress's inheritance, but their women's manners and customs are wanting. Taking an Ill-bred daughter-in-law into the family will make us a laughingstock.”
“Mother, how could you still think like this?”
Consort Yan was somewhat in disbelief: “Comparing Miss Lin's character, looks and talents to the legitimate daughter of the Wang Clan, she's a hundred times better; how can you tolerate that fiery girl, but not Miss Lin?”
“No matter how unruly the legitimate daughter of the Wang Clan is, she's a citizen of Qi Kingdom, she understands the rules and can accommodate others.”
Lady Ji was slightly impatient, her attitude somewhat tough: “The women of Fengqi Empire, who pride themselves as strong, give birth to no sons, and do not permit their husbands to take concubines; I despise such domineering people.”
“Mother, you're overthinking it.”
Consort Yan's eyes flickered, tinged with a touch of helplessness: “The marriage is not even close to being settled yet, and you're already thinking of child-rearing.”
“Your brother is the young master of the Ji Clan. How could I not worry?”
Lady Ji glared at her: “His legitimate child will be the future head of the Ji Clan, how could I let a rude and unreasonable woman cut off the family line?”
“Ah, it's my fault. I shouldn't have brought it up.”
Consort Yan felt more and more outrageous as she listened, her eyes twitching a few times before she reluctantly closed her mouth.
Chapter end
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