Lin Shu also sighed, "Although what you said is correct, your marriage is not something that you can decide. Since you are still young, who knows what kind of person you will meet in the future?"
"There are many bad marriages, but there are also many good ones. Let's not talk about others, for example, Zhang Yuanqing's grandfather, the Elder Zhang, has always treated his dead wife extremely well, and has not even renewed his string yet. Furthermore, the First Uncle has always treated the First Aunt well, and would always discuss things with the First Aunt, you, don't be too pessimistic … "
"But how many such happy marriages are there? Most of them are not happy marriages! " Lin Hui laughed bitterly, both of her legs were curled up, as though there was spring water hidden in her eyes, "Sister Shu, I am not a child anymore.
Seeing that she had intentions to stop talking about it, Lin Shu did not want to speak anymore. The two talked for a while longer before falling asleep.
Waiting until the second day when Lin Shu woke up, when she was still unconscious. She didn't wake him up, nor did she wake him up.
At this time, the sky was still gray. Grand Madam, Lin Pei and Madam Lian were already sitting in the Green Pine Academy, and even though Madam Lian had a bluish purple under her sharp eyes, the remaining two people did not have much expression on their faces.
After Lin Shu went forward to pay her respects, the Grand Madam said in a deep voice, "Now that you're going to the palace, I'm afraid you'll have to wait until New Year's Eve to come back. After entering the palace, you have to properly attend to the empress dowager and respect the empress dowager.
"Granddaughter knows." Lin Shu's words did not carry even the slightest of emotion.
The Madam Lian followed up, "You have to be careful in the palace, and you don't have to go out alone at night either. There are many dirty things in the palace, so you have to be careful and careful. I don't ask for you to please the empress dowager, I just want you to be safe …" "If something happens, remember to bring a letter back. Don't keep everything to yourself …"
Lin Shu nodded her head, and choked: "Daughter understands, you have to be careful even in Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion."
When the mother and daughter said this, the Grand Madam and Lin Pei's expressions became unsightly. The Grand Madam even interrupted her, "Alright, it's getting late, you should enter the palace now. You can't just ask Esteemed Empress Dowager to wait for you."
Madam Lian stepped on the snow and personally sent Lin Shu to the Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion gate. She waited for the carriage to travel a good distance, and even tiptoed to look, as if she was reluctant to part with it.
Lin Shu who was sitting in the horse carriage was also crying, Actinin Qin and Yun Dou did not know how to advise him either, they could only pass over the handkerchief and offer him some tea.
When Lin Shu returned to the Tzu Ning Palace again, it was because the's Senior Servant Pi had long settled down beside him. Furthermore, the Empress Dowager had been unwell these few days and was about to rest, telling Lin Shu to pay respects to the empress dowager in a few days time.
In the palace, Lin Shu did not have any space to speak. No matter what these people said, she would do it.
Just as she was about to bring Actinin Qin and Yun Dou to clean up the box, footsteps came from outside. She raised her head, isn't this Princess Changze?
Outside the door, the snow was falling rapidly. Princess Changze, dressed in a rouge red peony pattern snow fox fur coat, stood at the door and sized up this little person in the room with a cold gaze.
He had no choice but to lower his head when standing under the eaves. Lin Shu gave an order: "Greetings, Princess Changze."
Princess Changze laughed coldly and said: "I haven't seen you in a few days, but you have reduced yourself a bit. Could it be that you haven't been eating well in the Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion during these few days? Heh, as an elder in the Tzu Ning Palace in the future, I'll definitely take good care of Fourth Miss. Speaking of it, it's your fortune, but the empress dowager does like you.
"To the empress dowager, you're like a cat or dog by her side. You can go and tease her whenever you want, and if you can't remember, then you can only allow the people from the Tzu Ning Palace to trample on you. If you accidentally offend one of the masters in the palace, you won't even have a chance to live, right?"
To be honest, she knew that if Lin Shu died, Abel would definitely be unhappy. After all, Lin Shu also had the Abel's bloodline in him.
Right now, she was already deeply in love and everything she thought of was about her Lin Pei. However, there were many ways to make things difficult for this Lin Shu.
Lin Shu didn't reveal it on the outside, and said softly: "Thank you Princess Changze for your advice."
"A little advice?" Do you really not understand the meaning of my words, or are you playing dumb with me? " Princess Changze walked a few steps forward, ordering the Maid Du behind him to bring everyone down. Then, he lowered his voice and said, "That day at Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion, I remember what you said. Maid Du blocked your path, so where did you think I was in charge of Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion? Heh, aren't you saying these words a bit too early? I have even thought about what I should call my Fanghua Garden in the future, but in the future, when you see my face, you might as well call me mother. "
Saying that, she laughed coldly, "It's too early to talk to you about this. After all, Madam Lian is not dead yet … Back then, it was indeed hard for me to make things difficult for you within the Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion. However, this is the Tzu Ning Palace, my territory.
Lin Shu clenched her hands inside her sleeves tightly, but her face revealed a slight smile, "Thank you Princess Changze for your advice, I understand."
His words were like punches onto soft cotton, causing Princess Changze to have a feeling that he didn't know where the energy was going, "Are you really dumb or are you just pretending? I Listen... People say that you have never liked the Madam Lian, and now that you have given me a condition, I wonder if you would agree to it. "
Lin Shu did not speak, she wanted to hear what the Princess Changze had in mind.
The Princess Changze ignored her and continued, "Use my life to guarantee that you will marry into the Imperial Family … As long as Madam Lian dies, I can marry your father. When the time comes, you will be the princess' daughter, and with the empress dowager as the ruler, I can definitely make you marry a prince and become a Chief Consort. What do you think? "
What you need to do is also very simple. As long as you write a letter to the Madam Lian every few days, tell him how I will criticize you, tell him how bad life is in the palace, and leave me to do the rest. How do you feel about this deal?
Previously, Second Madam had told her that Lin Shu and Madam Lian were not close, and Second Madam could tell that Lin Shu loathed the idea that the blood of a merchant's family flowed through her veins. This person always had what she wanted, so she had to find a way to minimize her losses.
At that time, even if Madam Lian died, she would be able to say that Lin Shu wrote a letter to him, causing him to hang himself, what does it have to do with her? Even if the matter really did get exposed, this matter would still be related to Lin Shu. Although it wouldn't be easy for her to stay out of it, she could push all the blame onto Lin Shu … At that time, even if Grand Madam and Lin Pei were to blame, they would just have to blame Lin Shu.
Lin Shu also thought of this point, and said indifferently: "Speaking of which, even though the princess's deal isn't that bad, does the princess think that I would agree?"
Princess Changze gave a charming smile and haughtily said: "That will depend on whether or not you are a smart person. As long as Madam Lian is here one day, even if you were to be born with Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion, you won't be able to break free from the blood of a born merchant. At that time, why would any clan be willing to marry you? You said it? "
"I won't agree." Lin Shu's tone was resolute, as he enunciated each word clearly, "Mother gave birth to me in ten months. If I really agreed to the princess' request, what would I become? Didn't he become a beast? If Princess has come here today to say these words to me, then please go back.
The Princess Changze squinted his eyes and looked at Lin Shu. He sneered: "Once we pass this village, there won't be this shop anymore. Don't think about it anymore …"
However, Lin Shu ignored her and went to clear the box.
"Good, good, you truly have guts, but I want to see just how many more times you can take it!" With these words, the Princess Changze turned and left.
At the same time, Maid Du who was inside the Duke Xinzhong’s Mansion also said something similar to what she said. However, since Madam Lian had Lin Shu's reminder before, she naturally did not have a good expression on her face.
After waiting for Maid Du to return to the palace and say these words to him, the Princess Changze was so angry that he swept all of the tea Gu on the table to the ground and said gloomily: "This mother and daughter really have some backbone. Heh, since he's so soft, then I can't blame myself for being ruthless. Maid Du, go and find Wang Pei."
"Bring Sir Wang over?" The Maid Du was a little hesitant. After thinking for a moment, he said softly, "Princess, this servant does not think it's possible. His Highness has never had any guts or plans, and even the empress dowager looks down on this nephew of yours. "Why don't we find someone more reliable …"
Wang Pei is a lecherous man. Now, he wholeheartedly wanted Man Jing, the person by the empress dowager's side, but Man Jing is a first-rate palace maid by the empress dowager's side, she had repeatedly asked me to speak to him in front of the empress dowager, and if he helped me, I would naturally return the favor. Otherwise, with Man Jing's looks and methods, it would be impossible for him to marry any prince and become Lateral Consort.
If one wanted to use a person, the most important thing was to know what the person wanted. Furthermore, even though Wang Pei was the empress dowager's nephew, the empress dowager had always looked down on this nephew of hers. Otherwise, she wouldn't even be willing to give him a palace maid.