After Dong Yuzhen and Mrs. Lin asked for instructions, they went to the General's Mansion, where Lin Zhu was staying temporarily due to rumors.
During the trip to Zhuyuan, Dong Yuzhen got some recognition from General Chang. Although the matter between her and Chang Tianlei has not yet been finalized, judging from the fact that she can go to the General's Mansion anytime and anywhere, General Chang is almost ready to accept her.
However, Dong Yuzhen's unhindered access to the General's Mansion was known to no one except Mrs. Lin and Dong Wenbo. Even Dong Jisheng and Mrs. Lin did not tell him because they were afraid that Dong Jisheng would use Dong Yuzhen to obtain benefits from the General's Mansion.
Therefore, everyone in the Dong Mansion thought that Dong Yuzhen went at Lin Zhu's invitation. Even though it was not the right time to go to the General's Mansion, Dong Jisheng did not dare to refuse because of the post from the General's Mansion.
Mrs. Liu and Dong Yuyao secretly rejoiced in each other's misfortune. They both believed that as long as Dong Yuzhen went to the General's Mansion, her reputation would be affected, and her future marriage would definitely not be much better. Ms. Liu also secretly laughed at Mrs. Lin for being like this.
He made a mistake and harmed his own daughter.
However, Mrs. Lin did not show any regret, which made Mr. Liu and others deeply bored.
Wang family.
Zhang Manyun and her mother Wang were sitting in the courtyard of Mrs. Wang Wan's house, along with Wang Yurou, Song Hanyu, her daughter, and Wang Qingyan.
Zhang Manyun came here this time because Wang Qingyan was worried about Lin Zhu and specially invited her to inquire about the situation. Dr. Zhang was very close to Lin Zhu, and his place was one of the first places to get the news.
"Cousin Yun, how is Sister Xiaozhu doing?" Wang Qingyan asked anxiously before Wan and the others could speak.
"Don't worry, cousin. Everything is fine there. I heard from my grandfather that sister Xiaozhu didn't take the rumors to heart at all." Zhang Manyun explained softly.
"That's good. Girl Yan hasn't been able to eat well or sleep well these days. If I hadn't stopped her, she would have gone to the General's Mansion long ago." Mrs. Wan also looked relieved.
"I have made my aunt worry. After these rumors have passed, I will let her come and thank you in person." Zhang Manyun knew that Wan was sincere, and also knew that if Lin Zhu knew about it, she would definitely be very grateful.
"I just don't know where this rumor came from. The people who spread the rumors have really sinister intentions." Wang couldn't help but sigh. Since her daughter and Lin Zhu had become closer, Wang also gradually understood Lin Zhu's
As a human being, your favorability will naturally increase.
"But there is no smoke without fire. Could it be that this girl Lin Zhu is really criticized for something?" Wang Yurou interjected. Although there was no malice in her words, it made those who cared about Lin Zhu feel a little uncomfortable.
"Little sister, please don't make such random assumptions." Wang was startled by her words. If such words were spread, the rumors would definitely become more rampant. "Miss Xiaozhu has known the old man for a long time. What kind of person is she?
Can you hide it from him? If there is something wrong with Miss Xiaozhu's character, the old man will never recognize her as his goddaughter."
Although Wang Yurou listened to her sister Wang's words and stopped talking about this topic, she still felt uncomfortable in her heart. Maybe it was because she had stayed in the scholarly family of the Song family for a long time, and she was very strict about the rules of the so-called ladies.
thorough.
Therefore, what happened to Lin Zhu gave Wang Yurou a bad impression before she even met her. But she also knew not to say it in front of Wan and Wang.
However, I heard from Wanshi before that Lin Zhu's life experience was a bit miserable. He had never met his parents without telling him, and even the younger brother beside him was picked up. This incident slightly touched Wang Yurou. But she quickly pressed down.
This feeling of heartache.
"But these rumors are always the most harmful to my daughter's family." Wan didn't want the sisters to conflict, so she sighed, breaking the awkwardness between the two.
Zhang Manyun and Wang Qingyan also looked worried.
Song Hanyu sat aside. Although she couldn't get in the conversation, it didn't prevent her from having some opinions on the matter. Regarding Lin Zhu, although he had met her, they were not familiar with each other. He was not sure whether she could be accepted by General Chang as his subordinate.
My god-granddaughter was very curious. She kept asking her two cousins for the reason, but found nothing.
In her opinion, Cousin Qingyan really didn't know anything, while Cousin Manyun might have known the inside story but didn't tell her. This made her feel slightly resentful.
In addition, the Song family has always believed that their poems and books have been passed down from generation to generation, and they have a bad impression of those business people who smell like copper. They also believe that everything is of inferior quality, and only those who are good at reading are considered to be of low quality by the Song family.
Of course, those who work hard include Song Hanyu and her family.
The six people talked for a while and then dispersed.
In another courtyard of the Wang family, Mr. Wang was sitting on a chair with a livid face. There was a puddle of tea on the ground and pieces of broken teacup porcelain.
Although he did not recognize Lin Zhu, he was always paying attention to her. He also prepared some gifts to congratulate Lin Zhu and her hairpin, which he had already placed with General Chang for General Chang to give to Lin Zhu.
Mr. Wang also knew Lin Zhu's personality through General Chang and knew that she was not a frivolous person. That's why he got so angry after hearing the rumors. If it weren't for the wrong timing, he would have rushed to General Chang's house to find him.
Theoretically, it was all the fault of the General's Mansion for failing to protect her, and this unwarranted disaster occurred.
In anger, Mr. Wang blamed General Chang for everything. On the other hand, he was also very dissatisfied with Mu Qiyue. Looking back on his reputation in the capital, he no longer liked him very much.
When he heard from General Chang that he had been interested in Lin Zhu for a long time, Mr. Wang felt very uncomfortable. He wanted to object, but he didn't have a justifiable position. This made him very angry.
However, he felt that things were not all bad this time. At least, Lin Zhu could be kept away from Mu Qiyue. Thinking of this, Mr. Wang felt a little better.
The one who had the same mood as him was Mr. Lin Shangshu. However, he did not sit in the room and get angry like Mr. Wang. Instead, he sent some people to find out where the rumors came from.
Because of the rumors, he imposed strict discipline on the younger members of the family, especially the girls, and ordered that no one should go out during this period to prevent them from unknowingly getting involved in the rumors.
Of course, this matter was also being discussed very heatedly in the Lin Mansion. The parties headed by Lin Qingping and Lin Qingxue were all gloating about the misfortune, thinking that Lin Zhu was overestimating his own capabilities and that was the reason for today's disaster.
Lin Qinglan, on the other hand, believed that someone was deliberately spreading rumors to slander Lin Zhu. Both sides held their own opinions.
Because they couldn't go out, the Lin sisters also argued a lot behind closed doors.
"Huh, I mean, even if some people overestimate their capabilities and want to eat swan meat, they don't even look at how much they weigh." Lin Qingping said with a sneer.
"What the third sister said is that she thought she had become a phoenix, so she wanted to climb higher, but she didn't want to fall so miserably. Hahahaha." Lin Qinghui, the concubine of the eldest family, agreed.
"After all, it is a rumor, and no one knows whether it is true or not. The two sisters should not make wild guesses," Lin Qinglan said with a bad expression, "Besides, this is not something I am waiting for the woman in my boudoir to mention.
It's better to be careful with your words and actions." With this warning, Lin Qinghui immediately blushed and did not dare to say any more.
Lin Qingping believed that she was almost the same as Lin Qinglan. In addition, Lin Qingyue's status in Prince Qi's Mansion was now unmatched. She felt that not only was she superior, but the sisters of the Lin family should take her as the leader. So she did not take Lin Qinglan's words seriously.
Keep it in mind.
"Second sister, aren't we chatting among sisters just to remind ourselves not to do anything inappropriate, so that we don't let others take advantage of us, so as not to end up like someone like now?" Lin Qingping has made some progress and has learned how to do it.
He spoke in a high-sounding and meaningful way.
"Third sister is right. With this kind of thing, it is good for everyone to be more vigilant. But you must know that rumors only stop at the wise. If these words spread, it will not be good for anyone." Lin Qinglan glanced at the people in the room.
Many sisters.
The few concubine ladies who were following Lin Qingping all shrank from her slightly majestic gaze.
Lin Qinglan didn't want to talk to Lin Qingping and others any more, and was about to leave, but she accidentally found Lin Qingxue sitting aside, silent from beginning to end. This made her feel a little strange.
She has always been the one who disliked Lin Zhu the most in the Lin family. She used to make fun of Lin Zhu no matter what happened, but this time when such a big thing happened, it was really strange that she didn't say anything. (To be completed.)
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