Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 56: The new leaves in the fragrant forest are about to grow into leaves, and the waves in the flowing water give way to the waves behind.

Lin Zhiqing stood straight and frowned, "Uncle, Second Grandpa, may I ask if I have done anything wrong?"

The two of them were stunned. As for whether they had done anything wrong, of course they hadn't done anything wrong.

Seeing that the two were stumped by the question, Lin Zhiqing changed the subject and asked another question: "Uncle, is it possible that I didn't follow the rules?"

When she said this, she stared at Lin Congli's face closely, so she did not miss the little movements of his mouth slightly open and his eyes swaying from side to side.

He was thinking about the question raised by Lin Zhiqing. It was obvious that Lin Zhiqing had neither done anything wrong nor violated the rules.

"Why are you so stubborn, kid? Your uncle is doing this for your own good. If you are willing to accept the punishment, I can still say a word for you." Second Grandpa frowned, as if he was really worried about Lin Zhiqing.

But he couldn't hide the little expressions on his face.

His eyebrows were raised, the right corner of his mouth was slightly curled up, and his body leaned back in the chair unconsciously.

These actions show that he is very confident and feels that he can control everything.

"Besides, speaking of etiquette, you often talk back to your elders, which is really not like the behavior of a lady from a noble family." The second grandfather shook his head as he spoke, as if he regretted not teaching Lin Zhiqing well.

After hearing this, Lin Congli's expression gradually became serious:
"Yes, attending the banquet without permission is a mistake."

"Talking back to elders and refusing to accept punishment is the second fault."

"Not knowing how to restrain yourself and ruining the Lin family's reputation is the third mistake."

"Come here, take her away." Lin Congli didn't want to say more and gave the order directly.

Lin Zhiqing secretly clenched his fists, obviously not intending to give in.

When the maid's hand was about to touch Lin Zhiqing, Lin Shi'an knelt on the ground and kowtowed: "Uncle, you don't know that Zhiqing has not ruined the reputation of the Lin family..."

"Master, someone is coming from the Bachelor's Mansion!" Before Lin Shi'an finished speaking, a servant came forward breathlessly to report.

Here it comes... Lin Zhiqing raised the corner of his mouth.

When the other people's eyes met, they were not as relaxed as Lin Zhiqing's.

"Congli, the Grand Secretary is a conservative person. Could it be that Zhiqing has violated a taboo and has come to ask for an explanation?" The second grandfather looked worried.

"No..." Lin Shi'an stood up and opened his mouth to explain, but was glared at by Lin Congli.

Before leaving, he glanced at Lin Zhiqing again and said, "I shouldn't have agreed to let you come and go as you please. If the Scholars' Mansion comes to accuse you, you'll have to handle it yourself!"

After saying that, he took the lead and walked forward.

Second Grandpa sighed and followed.

Lin Shian and Lin Zhiqing had almost no chance to speak.

Lin Congli returned in a hurry, and Lin Zhiqing's actions at the Spring Banquet had not yet spread.

This could only mean one thing: someone got the news that Lin Zhiqing was going to the Spring Banquet and reported it to Lin Congli before finding out more.

Lin Congli did not trust Lin Zhiqing, nor did he think that Lin Zhiqing was qualified to attend a banquet of that level, so he felt from the bottom of his heart that she had brought shame to the Lin family.

As for who the informant is, it is already obvious.

When Lin Zhiqing thought of his second grandfather's kind-looking smiling face, he couldn't bring himself to smile.

At the same time, Lin Congli and others rushed to the reception room and met the nanny who came from the Bachelor's Mansion.

But before they could speak, the nanny bowed symbolically and asked Lin Congli:

"Master Lin, I wonder if Miss Zhiqing has returned?"

Lin Congli's heart sank to the bottom, and he felt that Lin Zhiqing must have done something stupid at the Spring Banquet. Because of his special status, even a wrong word from him could push the Lin family into irreparable ruin.

Otherwise, Madam wouldn't be so anxious.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and said, "Zhiqing is young and not very thoughtful. If she said anything she shouldn't have said, please bear with her."

"She can't come today. I've already..."

Before Lin Congli could finish his words, he heard footsteps.

"Mammy, I've been back for about a quarter of an hour, but I'm feeling a little unwell." Lin Zhiqing smiled and lifted the beaded curtain:

"My uncle worked day and night, and he rushed over to greet you right after returning home. It seems I was being negligent."

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Why are you feeling unwell? Did you catch a cold?" The nanny looked concerned.

Lin Zhiqing's words quickly reversed what Lin Congli had said.

Lin Congli also realized that something was wrong at this moment. Why didn't the nanny blame Lin Zhiqing at all, and even took good care of him?
The Lin family had a traitor, and no one dared to have anything to do with them except the Jiang family of Zhenyuan Hou, the Lu family of the great scholar, and a few other families.

The Grand Secretary particularly disliked the Lin family. The Grand Secretary's Mansion and the Lin family had always kept to themselves, and today was the first time he had visited the Lin family since their decline.

Not to mention Lin Congli, Second Grandpa is also a little confused about the situation now.

Fortunately, after the nanny exchanged a few words with Lin Zhiqing, she clapped her hands.

Then, two maids came to Lin Zhiqing, each holding a box.

"Miss Zhiqing is very quick-witted. This first prize is very suitable for the skirt designed by Miss Zhiqing." The nanny praised her symbolically and made the first move clear, so that she could do things perfectly.

And then, there was the five hundred taels of silver.

Compared with the ruby ​​headpiece, Lin Zhiqing cares more about silver.

It was not until Aunt Mu took both boxes that Lin Zhiqing felt much more cheerful.

"The plaque is just outside the Lin family's gate. Miss Zhiqing, would you like to go and see it?" There was a hint of smile in the nanny's words.

"No need for that. I have nothing to worry about when the old lady is doing things." Lin Zhiqing flattered her secretly.

The nanny was also very pleased. After some refusals, she took the reward silver prepared in advance by Lin Zhiqing and left happily.

Lin Congli and the second grandfather looked at the nanny's back and were stunned for a long time.

Lin Zhiqing looked at the expressions of disbelief on their faces and sighed softly in his heart.

She suddenly realized that she seemed to have thought about something wrong.

Is it really a wise choice for the Lin family to be managed by its three elders?
They seemed to be still living in the shadow of the past and could not struggle out of it. Because of this, the entire Lin family was stuck in the quagmire under their leadership.

Lin Zhiqing's name is also tied to this quagmire.

Even if you escape from the quagmire, you will be pulling out the radish with the mud, and the problem will not be solved from the root.

Lin Congli, his second grandfather, and his fourth uncle were like overripe radishes, their bodies and bones completely stuck in the quagmire, and no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't be pulled out.

Lin Zhiqing originally wanted to restore order after taking control of the Lin family, but what happened today made her realize that some stereotypes are deeply imprinted in her mind.

The new leaves in the fragrant forest are about to grow into leaves, and the waves in the flowing water give way to the waves behind.

If we want to break the deadlock, should we focus on the "fresh radishes" that are not yet fully mature and have not yet been completely covered by soil?
Her eyes fell on Lin Shian, and the face of her cousin Lin Yangyang appeared in her mind again.

Realize that the past cannot be changed, but the future can be pursued.

In an instant, the idea of ​​cultivating new forces took root in her mind.