Chapter 6: What is the nature of love in this world

The day after tomorrow, my mother and my elder brother are going back to the countryside to celebrate the birthday of my great-uncle. Adhering to my mother's principle that 'face is worth little, practicality is most important,' Yin Ling decisively became a spy. There was no other choice; it was not easy to find someone willing to follow my brother, and so devotedly. Regardless of any past grievances or enmities, it was best to secure the situation first.

Is it difficult to translate?

Then I shall take my leave. Miss Lin stood up and bowed slightly, and then, somewhat anxiously, said: "The next market will be in ten days; that is too long, isn't it"

"How?" Lin Qing'er couldn't help but ask

The prisoners sentenced to death will undergo their final review after autumn. If there are no issues, they will be escorted to the riverbank... It is quite normal for Miss Lin to feel that he is unaware of this.

"I can't see it." Uncle Qi murmured softly. Seeing her absent-minded demeanor, he could only sigh quietly: "It seems that in the eyes of lovers, not only is Xi Shi present, but also Pan An..."

All his actions are aimed at reliving old dreams, yet now he wants Miss Lin to take responsibility; is this not sheer shamelessness

However, the uncle and Yinling thought that there was a problem with the relationship between the two, and they were secretly astonished, saying to themselves, "Goodness gracious, Miss Lin is actually this heartbroken. Could it be that a woman is pursuing a man?

Leaving the alley where the Wang family resided, Uncle Qi could no longer hold back and said, "Miss, do not let that young man deceive you; he is not a good person."

"Do not sneer either," Miss Lin said with a bitter smile. "I truly did not deceive you. For the past six months, I have been in Nanjing and Hangzhou seeking justice for my family's case. I have spent money like water, and at home, there has been a fire in the backyard, with the wicked servants having cleaned out all the valuables. This case is known throughout the entire county."

He paused for a moment and said slowly, "Do you think they will try every possible means to counteract?" and the books.

A thousand-mile dike collapses due to an ant's nest. Lin Qing'er’s family has faced great calamity; her brother has committed a capital crime, and her father has passed away in anger. At just sixteen years old, she has no choice but to bear the heavy burden of the Lin family on her delicate shoulders. Over the past six months, in the provincial capital and Nanjing, she has faced countless rejections, endured disdain and ridicule, and has long been overwhelmed. She has only managed to hold on through a single belief. Now that Wang Xian has shattered that belief, how can she not collapse?

Oh. Wang Xian nodded and said: "So, in the past six months, you have already found a way in the provincial capital and the capital?"

Well then. Wang Xian could not make sense of the situation, but a wise man does not suffer immediate losses. To avoid being beaten, he could only say to Lin Qing'er: "Come back again later, and we will discuss it to see if there is still a way out."

Having finished speaking, she stood up and bowed slightly, saying, "I take my leave." With matters concluded, she needed to leave quickly; otherwise, if she ran into Wang Dama, she would be in serious trouble.

"Hurry up, my mother is coming back." Since Yin Ling regarded Miss Lin as her future sister-in-law, she naturally changed her stance and kindly reminded, "Even if you are to achieve something... it should be done slowly and carefully, right"

Upon this thought, the uncle's gaze towards Wang Xian changed; a master! Only those who can make a toad eat swan meat are true masters

Hmm," Wang Xian nodded and said, "There is still plenty of time; there is no need to rush at this moment.

I know, Miss Lin nodded and said: "But this time, he seems different..."

You..." Lin Qing'er, not having time to be angry, asked: "What do you think the Zhao family will do in response?"

"Very well, I will come again in three days." Miss Lin offered her blessings once more, donned her veil, and bid farewell to Uncle Qi before leaving.

Yet I heard Lin Gu say: "Please allow me some time, by October, I will gather the money for you."

Miss Lin was even more surprised. Although for the people of the Ming Dynasty, this was merely a simple inference based on attempts, Wang Xian's mind actually took a convoluted turn! It was truly impressive. However, she did not intend to discuss such matters with him, "Just focus on your recovery. When October comes, I will naturally give the money to Brother Wang. " She really did not feel at ease giving the money to Wang Xian.

Consider the tactics of the Zhao family; this is simply a certainty

"Then, what should I do..." Lin Qing'er said, her large eyes filled with tears, biting her pale lower lip tightly. "Is it possible that even if I exhaust my family fortune, I still cannot clear the injustice?" Thinking of how she had done everything in her power yet still could not allow her father, who died with resentment, to rest in peace, she finally could not hold back and collapsed onto the table, crying bitterly

Wang Xian felt somewhat disappointed and thought to himself, how is it that Wang Er always succeeded in extortion, but when it comes to me, it seems hopeless

Lin Qing'er turned pale, unable to utter a single word in shock

There is an even simpler way; just notify the original investigating division. Do you think he would spare no effort to prevent this case from being overturned

The women of Jiangnan, with their soft Wu dialect, cried in such a low, delicate, and melodious manner, that Wang Xian found it quite enjoyable to listen to

"Why is it October?" Wang Xian asked

Lin Qing'er was stunned. Indeed, if faced with immense pressure from both inside and outside, would that official who promised to advocate for her cause simply go through the motions and then retreat in the face of difficulty?

In the autumn review... Wang Xian surprisingly did not understand. There was no way around it; after all, he had only known indulgence in food, drink, and entertainment.

What she really wanted to ask was, is what you said about the book true? But she simply could not believe that Wang Xian, an idiot, could be smarter than herself. Therefore, she felt that perhaps someone had taught him to say it this way

"The case that has been sentenced to execution after the autumn review is unlikely to be overturned," Wang Xian analyzed based on his limited historical knowledge. "It is estimated that the so-called autumn review is merely a formality, unless you can leverage connections to obtain a promise of a retrial from a high-ranking official."

Miss Lin initially listened to him out of politeness, but halfway through, she was so shocked that her hands and feet went weak, and she hurriedly sat down. After a long time of calming herself, she finally asked in terror, "How could you have thought of that?"

Uh... Wang Xian was somewhat surprised; Miss Lin is truly generous, so generous that he felt embarrassed to raise the price

What does this have to do with the money you gave me

How can I persuade them? Wang Xian had no idea that they had come to such conclusions in their minds, and he could only smile wryly and say: "It has nothing to do with me"

... ...

"Are you a man!" The uncle immediately roared, startling Miss Lin, who raised her delicate head and, with tear-filled eyes, said, "Seventh Uncle, it has nothing to do with him."

A family suddenly fell from the sky to the ground, naturally feeling all kinds of discomfort. Among them, Wang Xian was the most ill at ease. He was no longer the leader of that group of friends; instead of bullying others all day, he had become the one being bullied. From spending money like water, he had turned into someone who was financially strained, which made him feel extremely uncomfortable

"By then, I will have the right to sell the property..." Miss Lin said softly

Hehe... Wang Xian sneered. Although thirty guan is a considerable amount, for a prominent family like the Lin family, what does it really count for?

"Young lady, you still protect him!" The uncle, with a face full of pity for the unfortunate and anger at the unworthy, thought to himself that even if your family is in trouble, you shouldn't demean yourself like this. Saying this, he shook his large fist and said, "Kid, do you want to get beaten up?"

This is to be expected... Miss Lin still thought that his misfortunes were all due to her words. She nodded and said seriously: "Before coming here, I already inquired. Doctor Wu is providing free medical consultations, and the main expenses are from the pharmacy of Master Lu's family, totaling twenty-seven guan. I will round it up and contribute thirty guan, is that acceptable?"

But just as Lin Qing'er was about to open the door, she heard a cold laugh from behind: "Naive"

"Are you talking about me?" Lin Qing'er turned around, her brows slightly furrowed. Regardless of who it is, being looked down upon by someone they themselves despise is never a pleasant experience

Seventh Uncle is eager to find a gap to slip in, young lady, could you please maintain a bit of modesty

It is related, Miss Lin thought for a moment and felt that she should not discuss the details with such a person, otherwise the information would surely leak. She then directly stated the outcome: "When the time comes, I will file a complaint. If it turns around, I can lend you the money."

The man outside, however, did not think so. He suddenly pushed the door open and growled, "Miss, what’s wrong? Did he bully you?!" Upon closer inspection, he realized that the two were sitting across a square table, not engaged in the intimate interaction he had imagined.

"I do not know what kind of person you found or what guarantees you were given," Wang Xian said淡淡道. "I only know one thing: if I were to smooth over relationships, I would certainly do it without anyone noticing. " As he spoke, he glanced at her and added, "Someone like you, swaggering into the provincial capital and the capital to deliver gifts, and returning so early to wait for the autumn review. Even a deaf person would know what you were up to; even an idiot like me knows that you must have received some kind of promise! Not to mention the Zhao family, who can overturn cases as easily as flipping pancakes?"

"That is the day of the autumn review and - picture - book ... ... " Miss Lin said softly

Lin Qing'er, however, paid him no mind, only weeping bitterly, her emotions completely out of control

This is merely common sense; anyone who has rolled in this mortal world knows these things. Wang Xian sighed and said: "It is precisely because you, a young lady who rarely steps outside, cannot fathom this."

Miss Lin had already been rendered unconscious by Wang Xian, and surprisingly nodded obediently, saying: "Hmm." Only after speaking did she realize that she was crying in front of so many people, feeling quite embarrassed. She quickly stopped crying, wiping the corners of her eyes while unable to suppress her sobs.

However, the most terrifying thing in the world is "but"; it signifies that everything before it is nonsense. "But I cannot come up with this money right now..."

Miss Lin glanced at him with some surprise

Yin Ling is, after all, a girl; she cannot bear to see another girl so hurt by love. However, it is impossible for her to comfort Lin Qing'er, so she walked over to Wang Xian's side, secretly pinched him, and whispered, "Aren't you going to persuade her?"

Uncle Qi and Yinling were so impressed by Wang Xian that they felt he was beyond reach. Uncle Qi, with the perspective of someone who has been through it all, sighed inwardly: 'My daughter will be completely consumed by him in this lifetime'

"Responding to challenges as they arise," Wang Xian said lightly, "For instance, if news spreads about bribery involving senior officials of the Lin family, and it becomes widely known, who would still be willing to support your family?"

Is there anyone else?" Wang Xianping said calmly as he looked at her, "You should not have too high expectations for Qiu Shen, otherwise, you will be unable to bear the disappointment.

He has fallen into the vice of gambling, driven by the dream of becoming rich overnight and returning to his former days. He wishes to marry Lin Qing'er, harboring the delusion of seizing the Lin family's wealth for himself, allowing him to return to his past life. He even went so far as to block the sedan chair of the newly appointed county magistrate to voice his grievances, hoping to bring his father back to the county office so that he could continue living as a young master and return to his previous life