There is Room For the Poor Daughter - Chapter 183

[Chapter 183, Can’t Enter the Door]

and was rejected by Yan Zhigao, and was ridiculed by Mr. Xiao. Mr. Lin was very upset, walked back and forth in the front yard a few times, and then walked straight to the back yard.

Shuangxin Courtyard.

Yan Yishuang was writing big characters with bitterness and hatred on her face, while Aunt Lin sat aside and watched, giving pointers from time to time.

“Mother, when will I have to write a hundred big characters? Go and beg my father so that he doesn’t punish me.” After writing one page, Yan Yishuang put down her pen and rubbed her sore wrists. .

Aunt Lin paused, took Yan Yishuang’s hands, and rubbed them for her: “Your father punished you because you contradicted your aunt in public. You must remember this lesson, and don’t do it again in the future.

” After arriving in Xingzhou, the master paid more and more attention to his wife. She could clearly feel this. Now, it is not suitable for them to confront his wife.

Yan Yi showed dissatisfaction on both sides: “The eldest sister still contradicted daddy, but I didn’t see her being punished.”

Aunt Lin nodded Yan Yishuang’s head: “Your eldest sister is a smart person, she knows when to do it. ” What’s the matter. Think about it for yourself, when your eldest sister contradicts your father, is it just your own family who is there every time?”

Yan Yi frowned, thought for a while, and found that it seemed to be the case.

Aunt Lin continued: “Why don’t you say that your elder sister is a smart person? In front of outsiders, whether it is to your father or your elder brother, she has given enough face and never argued with them.

” Making trouble at home and closing the door is a family matter that is not treated by outsiders, and it is not easy for others to inquire about it. But once outsiders are involved, it is a matter of family tradition and education.”

“You contradicted your aunt in front of Mrs. To put it bluntly, it is disrespectful to the aunt, and to put it bluntly, it is the Yan family’s lax parenting, your father loves you, and for the face of the Yan family, he has to punish you.”

Yan Yishuang was stunned, she did not expect her I just said a word for my good sister Zhu Xiuyun, the problem is so serious.

“Your mother is right. In the future, you must be more respectful to your wife in front of outsiders.”

Aunt Lin and Yan Yi both turned their heads and saw Master Lin walking in.

“Uncle!” Yan Yi was overjoyed, and ran over quickly.

Aunt Lin got up and asked in confusion: “Aren’t you supposed to be working in the yamen at this time? Why are you here?”

Master Lin sighed, sat down on his own, and then picked up the dessert on the table and ate it: ” The food here is still delicious. Now that I’m in Xingzhou, the food at my brother-in-law’s house is getting better and better.”

Aunt Lin patted Master Lin’s hand: “I’m asking you, why are you here at this time?”

Lin The master glanced at Aunt Lin, frowned and said: “Sister, don’t you know that brother-in-law is going to the provincial government to attend the governor’s banquet?” Hearing this, Aunt

Lin’s eyes lit up, and she said in surprise, “Really?” She was

happy to see her sister Unexpectedly, Mr. Lin suddenly felt that the dessert in his hand was no longer fragrant, so he put it down and said sullenly: “I have been a scholar for many years, but

I have not been able to pass the Juren examination for so many years.” I read my articles to ask others for advice, and they all said that my articles are good, but my knowledge is not enough, and there is nothing to say, and the implication is that I am talking on paper.”

Aunt Lin didn’t know much about imperial examinations, and she heard Master Lin say After talking so much, I don’t quite understand what he meant: “Be straightforward, just say what you want me to do for you.”

Lin Yucheng was silent for a long time before saying: “I just want to be by my brother-in-law’s side, how many Walk around and have a look, so as to increase your knowledge, after all, there are many things that cannot be learned from books.”

Aunt Lin understood: “You want to go to the provincial government with the master?”

Master Lin nodded.

Aunt Lin hesitated for a moment: “Well, you should go and talk to the master, right?”

Master Lin said depressedly, “I said it, but I was rejected.”

It’s okay if he didn’t follow the last job report.

But this time it was a banquet hosted by the governor, and there would definitely be many officials there. If he could get in touch with him, it would be of great benefit to both his knowledge and his personal connections.

Aunt Lin became silent, and after a while, she said: “You go back to the yamen first, so that people will know that you are absent from work. It’s not good. I will find an opportunity to talk to the master about it.”

Hearing this, Master Lin ‘s expression brightened. “Sister, then you have to hurry up, I think brother-in-law has to leave today.” Aunt

Lin nodded in confusion, and after Master Lin left, she immediately recruited a servant girl and asked her to inquire about Yan Zhigao’s movements.

In the backyard of the Yan family, Daohua took Wang Maner out of the old lady’s yard when he saw Master Lin coming out of the hanging flower gate, and immediately frowned: “Master Lin has entered the backyard again?”

Wang Maner was not surprised: “This is not normal Is it? Master Lin will go to Shuangxinyuan every three days.”

Hearing this, Daohua frowned tightly, and did not relax until the main courtyard.

Seeing her like this, Mrs. Li smiled and said, “Who messed with you? Are you so unhappy?”

Daohua: “Mother, please tell the gatekeeper, don’t let Mr. Lin come into the backyard in the future. He is a foreigner.” Man, what’s the matter with going in and out all the time? I don’t know, I thought our family was not strict.”

Mrs. Li’s expression changed, she glanced at the inner room, and said with a smile: “Why, Master Lin Did you go to Shuangxinyuan?”

Daohua saw her mother’s expression, her eyes moved, and her voice was a little higher: “Isn’t that right, Man’er and I saw him when we came out of the grandmother’s courtyard.”

Mrs. Li showed a smile on her face. Surprised: “Isn’t that right? At this hour, it should be the time   for Mr. Lin to be on duty?”

Daohua: “Anyway, with my father here, he just skipped shifts, so no one dares to say anything.”

Yan Zhigao in the clothes frowned tightly when he heard the mother and daughter’s conversation.

He knew that Master Lin and Shuangxin Courtyard were close, and this was his acquiescence. Lin could not go out to socialize and could only stay in the backyard. He pitied her for being lonely and depressed, so when she said that she wanted her brother to visit her more, Spend more time talking with her, and he agreed.

But at this moment, he was very unhappy.

One is because Mrs. Lin and the eldest daughter said that Mr. Lin came and went to the backyard of the Yan family too frequently; the other is that Mr. Lin had already guessed the purpose of Mr. Lin’s visit to Mrs. Lin.

He had already said that he would take Mr. Xiao to the provincial government, but Mr. Lin still found Mrs. Lin and skipped work.

In the yamen, in order to be effective, he would not skip work innocently, but Master Lin’s airs were even bigger than his.

It seems that he was really too conniving towards their siblings before.

Daohua deliberately said a few words, and then left under Mrs. Li’s gesture.

As soon as she left, Yan Zhigao came out from the inner room, looked at Mrs. Li and said, “In the future, don’t let Master Lin go in and out of the backyard at will.

” Hearing this, Mrs. Li smiled: “Listen to the master. Actually Ah, I wanted to talk about this before, but now we are no different than before, outside men come and go in and out of the inner courtyard, and spread the word, after all, it will hurt our family’s reputation.”

Yan Zhigao nodded: “I used to think less Madam Li said in relief: ”

Master has to be busy with outside affairs, and he is busy with paperwork every day, so it is inevitable that he will not be able to be considerate in matters at home.”

Yan Zhigao smiled: “Thanks to Madam who helped take care of the housework, Only then did I relieve my worries.” The

two talked for a while, and when Ping Xiaopingtong had prepared everything needed to go out, Yan Zhigao was ready to go out.

“It’s getting hotter every day, master, you have to be careful when you’re outside, don’t get heatstroke.”

Mrs. Li sent Yan Zhigao out, carefully instructing her as she walked.

On the way, Aunt Lin hurried over with her maid: “Master, are you going out?”

Mrs. Li smiled and said, “Master is going to the provincial government.”

Aunt Lin looked anxious: “Is it so urgent, have you not had time to prepare anything?”

Yan Zhigao frowned: “The things I want to use Madam have already Take care of it, well, these are not your business, go back to your own yard.”

Aunt Lin turned pale and swayed a bit.

In normal times, Yan Zhigao would have felt pity for her when he saw her pitiful appearance, but now he was preparing to go to the provincial government, so he couldn’t care less about seeing her.

Besides, after so many years, it seems that I should have seen enough.

Therefore, Aunt Lin didn’t wait for Yan Zhigao to show concern and comfort, but opened her eyes wide, watching him and Mrs. Li stride away in disbelief.

“Master, does this mean you have already abandoned me?”

Aunt Lin was a little lost, and at the same time, a little flustered in her heart.

She and her two children were able to gain a foothold in the Yan family because of the master’s love. If one day they lost this love, what would she and the children do?

There is also the younger brother, the younger brother has not been selected for a long time, although he is a scholar, he can’t even be appointed as an official. Without the support of the master, there is no future to speak of.

The more she thought about it, the more anxious she became. Suddenly, Aunt Lin’s eyes went dark, her world spun and she fainted.

(end of this chapter)