Chapter 147 FCADW? IRTBTMOTMM

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 Chapter 147: 

Birthday and Incense 

"Miss, these are gifts from the Old Madam for every young lady in the Second Residence." Zhao Mama brought over a box of begonia hairpins and two sets of clothes. 

Xiruo took the items and asked, "Are they the same style? Has it been sent to Second Miss Lin's place?" 

Zhao Mama said, "Yes, it's the same. It has already been sent to Second Miss Lin's place." 

Xiruo's expression turned cold as she said, "In matters of seniority, in the future, Mama, you should deliver them to Eldest Miss Lin first." 

Zhao Mama hesitated for a moment before responding, "Yes."

Before leaving, she also instructed, "Madam said that when the young ladies go to Cien Temple to pray, they should all wear these, in line with the begonia theme."

"Understood."

Xiruo brought the clothes and accessories in for Lin Yunwan to try on. They fit perfectly.

She changed her clothes and went to attend Fan Mama's class. Fan Mama instructed them to draw floral patterns, reproducing the flowers from the flower market from memory.

Fan Mama watched them closely for a while in the side room before stepping out for some fresh air.

Lin Yunjiao looked up and spoke to Lin Yunwan, "Where did you go during the flower market stroll? I didn't see you the whole time."

Lin Yunwan ignored her.

Lin Yunjiao frowned and said, "Lin Yunwan, did you go deaf?"

Xiruo overheard and walked in, saying, "Second Miss, if you don't address Miss, how would she know you're talking to her?"

Lin Yuniao angrily replied, "Does a servant like you have the right to teach..."

Fan Mama was watching from the courtyard.

Lin Yunjiao glared at Xiruo, unwillingly and reluctantly said to Lin Yunwan, "Big sister, you better tell me where you went, or I'll go and complain to our parents, saying that you..."

Lin Yunwan put down her pen and calmly said, "I went to see the flowers. Otherwise, how could I draw these flowers?" She spread out several sheets of patterned flowers on the table.

Lin Yunjiao glanced at them and kept quiet.

Fan Mama came in, smiling, and asked, "Are they all done?"

Lin Yunjiao pouted, and Lin Yunwan said, "Mama, they're done."

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Fan Mama collected Lin Yunwan's painted flowers, smiling as she said, "Miss, your painting has improved significantly. It's completely different from when you first started painting here with me." She nodded approvingly while looking at several sheets.

Fan Mama added, "Tomorrow, we'll be going to Cien Temple. I have some matters to attend to at Old Madam's place. After finishing your painting, please head back first."

Lin Yunwan took her leave. 

Watching her walk away, Lin Yunjiao felt a bit anxious. She could have left after finishing her painting; why didn't the Mama mention it earlier? She was definitely supposed to leave before Lin Yunwan!

Seeing Lin Yunjiao's impatience, Fan Mama comforted her, saying, "Miss Lin, be patient. Rushing won't lead to good results. Doing things step by step is more effective; there's no need to waste effort."

Lin Yunjiao grit her teeth and, as she continued to paint, her heart gradually calmed down.

If a country girl who just returned could do it well, so could she!

When she left, Lin Yunjiao was still full of pent up frustration. "If it weren't for me, why would Fan Mama bother teaching Lin Yunwan! She even draws faster than me." 

The maidservant dared not speak. 

Lin Yunjiao continued, "Did you see the flowers she drew just now? Aren't they worse than mine?"

The maidservant stammered, "Uh... yes."

Lin Yunjiao frowned and asked, "Why are you stuttering? If you saw it, you saw it. If you didn't, you didn't."

"I didn't see it, Miss."

Lin Yunjiao sneered, "Next time, open your eyes wider!"

"Yes..."

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Lin Yunjiao went to pay respects to Madam Zheng, but unexpectedly, Lin Yunwan came out first.

"How come you're here?" 

"I came to pay respects to Madam and Old Master."

"Did Father return?"

"He just returned and is quite troubled. It's better if you don't go in."

"Do you think you can be like me?"

Lin Yunjiao laughed as she entered. 

Lan Yunwan also walked away with a smile.

Xiruo murmured, "Couldn't find Ling Xiang. Master's getting agitated! Miss Lin Yunjiao won't fare any better." Just like his own daughter.

Sure enough, not long after they left, Lin Yunjiao was also driven out.

Lin Huabin and Madame Zheng were having a quarrel inside. Initially, they were not arguing, but due to Madame Zheng's anxiety and Lin Huabin's concern about the impact on the Old Madam's birthday celebration, their voices escalated. Lin Huabin furrowed his brows and sighed, "Ling Xiang is just a maid. Where could she hide?"

The people he sent out, along with those sent by the magistrate, couldn't find her. Madame Zheng was very anxious, "Sir, do you think you might have offended someone... deliberately causing trouble during the celebration of the Old Madam's birthday?"

Lin Huabin furrowed his brows, "Who could I have offended?"

As long as nobody provokes him, he has always been magnanimous, never offending anyone outside. Madame Zheng, wiping her face with a handkerchief, said, "You are indeed kind, but you can't control the pettiness of people outside, don't you think?"

Lin Huabin sneered, "If Ling Xiang dares to make false accusations, no matter how she complains, it won't work."

"You know what you've done; you know it in your heart."

He had personally seen the complaint letter Ling Xiang handed over!

Madame Zheng stood up and said, "What have I done! She is just speaking nonsense!"

"It's better if it's like that."

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Lin Huabin left with a sweep of his sleeves, instructing his trusted aides to continue the search. Until it was time for Lin Mansion to go to Cien Temple, they still hadn't found Ling Xiang.

Lin Huabin personally appointed the head of the guards to escort the old lady, instructing him, "If you see any suspicious women, stop them immediately." 

Worried that Ling Xiang might slip into Ci'en Temple, he added, "Once inside the temple, ensure that the place where the old lady stays is tightly guarded, not even a fly should be allowed to enter."

The head guard, a man with a square face who rarely spoke, nodded and conveyed the orders according to the master's wishes.

Carriage after carriage from the Lin family headed towards Cien Temple, with officials helping clear the way. The master and mistress of the West Lin Mansion also followed, their carriages parking outside Ci'en Temple.

"We've arrived, Miss."

Supporting Lin Yunwan down from the carriage, the outside was bustling with activity. A congee shed had been set up, and the housekeepers and matrons from the East Lin Mansion, along with their servants, were outside providing porridge to passersby.

Lin Yunwan glanced around and remarked, "The matrons from the East Lin Mansion are quite skilled, it seems like they frequently engage in charitable activities. The Old Madam must be a benevolent and generous person."

Worshiping the Old Madam, servants from both East and West Lin Mansions had gathered outside the Cien Temple. The young wives and ladies-in-waiting from both families had disembarked from the carriages, filling the area.

Surprised, Xiruo said, "There are so many people from both mansions..."

Roughly counting, there were at least thirty people or more. 

Lin Yunwan said, "There are quite a few people from the West Lin Mansion." 

All dressed in exquisite and luxurious attire, the grandeur of the madams and mistresses clearly surpassed that of Madam Zheng. 

Speaking softly, Xiruo said, "In this kind of situation, the Master can't pretend to be deaf and mute anymore."

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