Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1169 Frank and Clear
Knowing that Chu Chengping was fine, Lin Wanrong no longer looked anxious. She listened obediently to the conversation between Ming Fei and her sister, but her mind drifted to the pavilion of Fanyin Temple:

The mountain wind, carrying sandalwood, the boy's nervous and sincere confession, and the self who escaped from inferiority...

Although Lin Wanrong was not completely sincere towards Chu Chengping, it was undeniable that she was indeed moved and sincerely hoped that everything would be fine with Chu Chengping.

Because His Royal Highness the Prince of Qi is truly a very, very good person.

As they were talking, the palace maid from Changshou Palace came to invite Lin Jinyan. Lin Wanrong wanted to follow, but the palace maid said that the Queen Mother only called Lin Jinyan.

Lin Jinyan entrusted her sister to the care of Concubine Ming, and left with Bai Zhi and the palace maids.

Before leaving, he held Lin Wanrong's hand tightly, both as a comfort and encouragement.

When Lin Jinyan was around, Gui'er was nervous but managed to stay calm. Now she was alone with Lin Wanrong, and both the master and servant were more reserved than the other.

Ming Fei originally wanted to talk to her son's lover alone. Seeing that Lin Jinyan kept him, she was very satisfied. Noticing Lin Wanrong's nervousness, she smiled gently and invited Lin Wanrong to play chess with her to relieve her boredom.

Lin Wanrong remembered Lin Jinyan's instructions last night, and knew that she had to go through this stage by herself. She encouraged herself secretly, and although her body was a little stiff, she walked forward and sat down with full etiquette.

Ming Fei was playing chess and chatting about family matters at the same time, and she was as approachable as her own elder. Lin Wanrong's nervousness gradually subsided, and her expression became more relaxed.

Listening to Ming Fei's questions about the past, while inferiority and avoidance surged up, I remembered what Lin Jinyan said last night:
The past cannot be changed, so do not embellish it with words. As the saying goes, sincerity can overcome all evil. It is better to be honest and straightforward than to be smooth and cover up.

With trust in Lin Jinyan, Lin Wanrong openly told her about her background and past without hiding anything.

Ming Fei had already found out everything about Lin Wanrong, and she was asking about her now to test her character. Seeing that she was frank and open without any reservations, she admired her in her heart: it was no surprise that Ping'er would like such a frank and clear-headed woman.
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As Lin Jinyan expected, when the sedan stopped, she saw Wangshu Palace.

When Lin Jinyan arrived, Concubine Yu was taking the little prince to copy Buddhist scriptures. Both of them were dressed in plain clothes. The hall was quiet, which seemed particularly deserted in the bustling palace.

Seeing Lin Jinyan paying respect, the little prince's expression suddenly brightened. Concubine Yu stopped writing and looked at her son who was peeking at her:
"Put it away and write it later."

The little prince thanked him sweetly, and promised to have dinner and copy more pages.

The little prince ordered the palace maid to serve tea and snacks to Lin Jinyan. After washing his hands, he ran forward happily and called her "Sister Yan" in a very affectionate manner.

While chatting, when Lin Jinyan talked about Ronghua Hall, Concubine Yu was full of praise:

"Although women are trapped in the harem and cannot travel thousands of miles to see the beautiful mountains and rivers, if they can read more books, they will not be gagged by those sour scholars. You can see the difficulties of these women, which is a great merit."

Listening carefully to the matters concerning the opening of Ronghua Hall, when she heard about Grand Tutor Yao and Yao Huining, Concubine Yu was distracted for a moment, sighed dejectedly, and asked about Grand Tutor Yao's health.

After receiving the spirited reply, Yu Fei smiled bitterly with nostalgia:

"It's a blessing that Huining was able to get out in time."

Seeing that Concubine Yu seemed to know Grand Tutor Yao's grandparents, Lin Jinyan wanted to ask more, but was interrupted by Su'e who came forward to add tea. Concubine Yu also changed the subject, obviously not wanting to say more, so Lin Jinyan stopped thinking about it, looked at Bai Zhi deeply, and picked up the cup to drink tea.