Lin Mengya rubbed her eyebrows. Outside the courtyard, there were servants running back and forth busily.
There might be spies sent by the enemy here. But what should she do to find out all these people?
The most important thing was that Long Tianhao disappeared these days. No one could help her deal with some things.
"Master, the Art Courtyard wants you to reply to them."
Baizhi was not with Lin Mengya, so it was Baiji's responsibility to go to her room to reply to them.
In the past few days, Aunt Jinyue had educated her, and she finally had the demeanor of a maid in a big family. Her etiquette was much more comprehensive, and she would not be a joke to others.
"Okay, take the Treasure Flower birthday dress sent by Jinxiu Workshop and let Concubine De try it on."
"Yes."
Lin Mengya was mentally and physically exhausted from the days of preparation.
Long Tianhao was missing, and Concubine De had been claiming to be sick. She was the only one in charge of this big mansion.
If it weren't for her best friend who was a business executive, who kept talking about resource integration and manpower planning in her ears all day long, she would not have been able to manage this big mansion.
She was afraid that she would have a huge headache by now.
The busy outside did not affect the Art Courtyard at all.
The maids and old maids who were assigned to this place were still doing their jobs dutifully.
Along the way, this was the only quiet atmosphere.
"Greetings to Imperial Mother. Has Imperial Mother's health improved recently?"
In the inner chamber, Concubine De looked more and more energetic day by day.
"I know you're here. You've worked hard recently in order to prepare for my birthday!" Concubine De finally showed a little smile when facing Lin Mengya.
"It's not hard. It's the fortune of our mansion that you're healthy and peaceful."
Lin Mengya observed carefully. Compared with the impatient Concubine De that day, she was kind and gentle today.
Although illness would torture people's spirit, it was rare to see such a big change.
"You're good at talking. By the way, I want to ask you if you've arranged the guest list neatly? "
Lin Mengya asked Baiji to submit it. Without Aunt Jinyue's guidance, she might not be able to make it so complete.
"They've all been written. I know that Imperial Mother doesn't like to be too extravagant, so I've only invited a few family members. First Maternal Uncle's family, Second Maternal Uncle's family, and several maternal aunts' families must be invited. As for the other honored guests, I'm still young, so I'm still waiting for Imperial Mother's instructions. "
Concubine De looked at the list and was satisfied.
"Child, even though you're young, you do things very well. This consort has nothing else to entrust you with. Follow this consort and help this consort try on some clothes. "
Concubine De turned around and entered the inner chamber. Lin Mengya immediately realized that she had something to ask of her.
She held the dress with both hands and followed Concubine De into the inner room.
"I heard that you received a statue of Guanyin. Is that true?"
Lin Mengya nodded. Concubine De must have known about the Statue of Guanyin.
Concubine De sighed and looked at Lin Mengya with displeasure.
"What did I tell you? If you're not sure, don't easily confront the Empress. But you left such a big loophole."
Lin Mengya slightly raised her eyebrows. Why did Concubine De blame her today?
It was difficult to explain the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. It was useless for her to explain, so she had to take all the blame.
"It's my negligence. Mother, don't worry. I'll find a way to remedy it."
"You'd better do so. If you drag Yu 'er down, don't blame me for not reminding you."
Concubine De's voice was cold, which was totally different from before.
Lin Mengya left obediently, but still maintained a gentle and humble look on the surface.
"Princess, what's wrong?"
When Lin Mengya returned to the courtyard, only Baiji, who had been following her, saw the melancholy between Lin Mengya's eyebrows.
"Nothing. I'm just a little tired. By the way, ask Baizhi to come here. I have something to ask her. "
Concubine De … How to put it? Perhaps all the people in the royal family had the disposition to fall out with others. But Concubine De was too capricious, wasn't she?
Baizhi replied to Lin Mengya that Concubine De was eating and drinking as usual, and there was nothing wrong with her. Was she worrying too much?
"The day after tomorrow is the day. You must keep your spirits up. Don't make any mistakes, understand?"
"Yes, Master."
On the day of Concubine De's birthday, Long Tianhao hurried back.
He told others that he went to collect gifts for Concubine De, but Lin Mengya didn't believe it.
On the day of the birthday, Prince Yu's Mansion was full of distinguished guests. Now, everyone in the mansion was busy.
As Prince Yu's wife, Lin Mengya was dressed in a bright red exquisite golden flower dress, which was very luxurious.
She wore a hair ornament on her head that accentuated her beautiful face, making it seem even more charming and charming.
Immediately, many of the nobles began to regret their actions.
If they had known that Marquis Zhennan's daughter was so young and beautiful, they would have tried their best to marry her.
It was said that Marquis Zhennan's dowry was more than 40 boxes.
It was useless to say more, so they couldn't help but envy Prince Yu.
How could such a great thing happen to him?
"Your Highness, Madam Lin and Second Miss Lin are here."
The old maid who was in charge of greeting and seeing off guests came with the visiting card from Zhang Lin's Mansion.
Lin Mengya sneered. That despicable and shameless mother and daughter had finally come.
"Since they are here, please come in. Just follow the arrangement of the female guests. You don't have to come back to see me."
Without looking at it, Lin Mengya threw the visiting card aside.
The old maid who wanted to please Lin Mengya smiled unnaturally. It seemed that this eldest daughter of the legal wife still had a grudge with her stepmother.
"You guys, keep an eye on them. Don't let it be chaotic in front. I'll go and invite Prince Yu."
Several capable old maids nodded and went to do their own things.
Lin Mengya took Baizhi to Long Tianhao's Qinwu Pavilion.
Unexpectedly, before he reached the door, he heard a coquettish voice.
"Cousin Prince Yu, you haven't come to see me for a long time. I miss you so much!"
Cousin? Lin Mengya hurriedly stopped. She hoped that it was not her cousin who was like Brother Bao in Story of the Stone.
Otherwise, if a childhood sweetheart, Mu and Shi, appeared, wouldn't she become the immoral third party?
"Ruqin, this is not a place you should be." Although she didn't see it, Lin Mengya could hear the faint impatience in Long Tianhao's tone.
What? Did Prince Yu have no feelings for her?
If it was unrequited love, she had come forward bravely to save the trapped people.
After thinking for a while, Lin Mengya slowly walked into Qinwu Courtyard.
"Prince Yu, the guests in front are all here. Why don't you go in?"
Lin Mengya smiled sweetly and pretended not to see the woman who was clinging to Prince Yu.
She was a delicate and beautiful woman, but she made such a bold move. Obviously, she was plotting against Prince Yu!
"You must be my cousin-in-law. You are really beautiful. Nice to meet you, cousin-in-law. "
Lin Mengya sneered in her heart, but she still returned the salute. Obviously, she was plotting against Prince Yu, but she still called her cousin-in-law. Sure enough, she didn't take Lin Mengya seriously.
"Nice to meet you, Miss Ruqin. This is the first time I've met you. Prince Yu, you have such a gentle and virtuous cousin. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I thought you were a young lady who admires Prince Yu."
Lin Mengya looked at Ruqin in front of her generously. To be honest, this girl was good-looking. She looked somewhat similar to Concubine De.
If there was a difference, it would be that this lass was not as elegant as Concubine De, who was noble and dignified.
She was beautiful, but she didn't look like a smart girl.
"Cousin-in-law, you must be joking. My cousin and I have been good friends since childhood. Are you jealous?"
She covered her mouth and smiled, but Jiang Ruqin looked down on this cousin-in-law from the bottom of her heart.
She looked Lin Mengya up and down. She was very beautiful, but her brother said that this cousin-in-law was cruel and evil.
She couldn't let her hurt Prince Yu's cousin.
"Of course not. We are relatives. How can I be so stingy? By the way, Prince Yu, I have something to discuss with Prince Yu. Miss Ruqin, please have a seat first. "
Lin Mengya naturally held Long Tianhao's arm and smiled gently at him.
Long Tianhao's face was a little unnatural, but he didn't look impatient when facing Ruqin.
"Ruqin, you can go out first. I have something to talk to Ya 'er."
Jiang Ruqin stamped her feet, but she had to give up.
She walked out of Qinwu Courtyard with her maid angrily.
"It seems that Prince Yu can't accept this beauty's kindness!" Lin Mengya immediately let go of his arm, hid aside, and smiled slyly.
Long Tianhao glared at her, but there was a bit of relief on his face.
"Ruqin is the daughter of my first uncle and also Jiang Sheng's younger sister. She often went to the palace since she was a child to chat with my mother. Please don't mind her. "
In Long Tianhao's heart, Ruqin was just his younger sister.
Moreover, although his first uncle's family wanted Ruqin to be his concubine, he didn't want to do so.
"I see. By the way, Prince Yu, I have something to report to you."
Lin Mengya briefly told Long Tianhao about the child-giving Guanyin and the imperial edict.
"What about the old maid's body?" Long Tianhao frowned and clenched his slender hands. He didn't expect that such things happened again and again in his mansion.
Those people were simply courting death!
"I've sent someone to put it in the abandoned ice cellar."
Lin Mengya took a step forward and gently put her fingers on Long Tianhao's eyebrows, gently ironing his frown.
"I'll remove all the obstacles for you, so please don't worry anymore."
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