Yusui Chang'an

In the guest room.

As the maid was helping Yue Mingzhu comb her hair again, she thought of Lin Jinyan's boldness and couldn't help but worry about her young lady:
"Miss, Miss Lin...seems different from other young ladies. Just now, when she left guards to protect the three young ladies and went to look for someone alone, she seemed...like the Queen Mother when she was angry, like she was murderous. I was a little afraid to disobey her at that time. You'd better have less contact with her, so as not to bring you trouble again."

Yue Mingzhu's lips curled slightly, with admiration in her eyes:

"I think she is a person of sentimental character. I heard from Lin Wanrong that Bai Zhi followed her since she was a child and stayed with her in Cangsheng Mountain for many years. Although they were master and servant, they had a sisterly relationship. For this friendship, she could do anything and even go to Dingbei Army. Which daughter of a rich family could do such a thing?"

The maid wanted to persuade her again, but was blocked by Yue Mingzhu, so she said nothing more.
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When Gui'er was helping Lin Wanrong change her clothes, she also said that Lin Jinyan was too bold, and told Lin Wanrong not to chase Lin Jinyan recklessly like she did today, and to put her own safety first.

Lin Wanrong disagreed:
"Yan'er is my sister. I wasn't around when she was attacked last time, but this time I'm here, so how can I not accompany her?"

Gui'er: "Young Miss has been brave and opinionated since she was young, and she is not afraid of those things. You are timid to begin with, and you are a weak girl. What if you see blood, or fall or get hurt?"

Lin Wanrong frowned and stood up, scolding in a low voice:

"Even if I'm useless, it's good to be able to block the sword for Yan'er when we're in danger. Yan'er has protected me since I was a child. If it weren't for Yan'er, you and I would probably still be living in Xiyuan today, and we might have been tortured to death by the old woman. I've been able to live a comfortable life for so many years, all thanks to Yan'er's kindness, not her due. If you forget your roots, you don't have to follow me anymore!"

Lin Wanrong had never spoken so harshly before. Guier knelt down in grievance and fear to plead guilty:

"Don't be upset, young lady. I always remember your kindness and have never forgotten it for a moment. It's just that I put young lady first in my heart, so I said the wrong thing."

Seeing Gui'er being so soft-hearted, Lin Wanrong blew out her anger, bent down and helped Gui'er up, lowered her voice and said firmly:
"Don't ever talk about Yan'er like that again. Don't even think about it. Yan'er is younger than me. If I were useful, she wouldn't have to be so bold and tired. It's true that I'm timid and useless, but if it's for Yan'er, I dare to do anything."
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After a thrilling search for the person and after washing and resting, Gu Ruizhou, who had come to pick up the person, rushed to Fanyin Temple. It was also time to return home.

After Lin Jinyan's request, everyone who was traveling with her agreed not to tell anyone that Bai Zhi had been kidnapped.

The three pilgrims who helped to look for people were all low-ranking officials in Tai'an City. They were looking for people to curry favor with Lin Jinyan, so they naturally agreed to Lin Jinyan's request.

An Zhixian asked everyone to return to the city first under the pretext of visiting an old friend.

The city gate was crowded with people and it was not a good place to talk. Lin Jinyan was at the foot of the Fanyin Temple, thanking everyone and inviting them to come to the mansion tomorrow to attend a family dinner to celebrate Lin Jinan's high school entrance exam.

Everyone responded with a smile and bowed to each other and said goodbye.

Chu Chengping looked expectantly at his beloved who was standing beside Lin Jinyan with his head down. His eyes dimmed and he forced a smile to say goodbye to everyone.

When Guo Hao followed Chu Chengyi and bowed to everyone, Bai Zhi accidentally saw Guo Hao's red and swollen hand, and her eyes wandered between Chu Chengyi and Guo Hao in doubt. (End of this chapter)