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The moonlight was lonely and cold, and Lin Zhaoyan was destined to be sleepless on the first night when he returned to Shengjing.

She lay on a beech-made bed, the north wind was howling outside, the snow was flying, and the house that burned the dragon was as warm as spring.

The blue curtain floated in front of my eyes, and Lin Zhaoyan was tossing and turning, and could not sleep.

Many things flashed through her mind like a flash of sight. As soon as she thought of her future fate, her heart would be clenched by something, which made her breathless.

No matter how calm and composed she was during the day, in this dark night, the endless night and fear still surrounded her.

She was scared.

Really scared.

Maybe she won't die, maybe she's just a nightmare, but she's still scared, so scared she's so much more.

What if it is true? What if she can't resist the invasion of fate?

The girl in the dream was still clearly in her eyes, and the blood on her chest was like the hottest fire, burning her torture and turning.

In Yanling, the feeling of fear is not strong, but there is no sense of reality.

Until now, when I returned to Shengjing and returned to this cold and lonely house, facing all kinds of ghosts and monsters, the fear that had been suppressed in my heart erupted so mercilessly.

The endless night was invading, and the wind outside seemed to be blowing a little louder.

Lin Zhaoyan wrapped the brocade quilt tightly on his body, and his eyes as clear and transparent as a lake seemed to seep into darkness, becoming dark little by little.

Abandoning the past, facing the present, and dealing with the future are three things she must do now. She must cut off the vines of reluctance and entanglement in her heart with one knife, without mercy, without nostalgia, and not be able to go wrong.

Lin Zhaoyan, you can.

Early the next morning, Lin Zhaoyan got up and washed up. After everything was done, he went to Rongshoutang to pay tribute to Old Mrs. Lin.

After thinking about it, I finally turned back and got a white jade Guanyin statue brought back from Yanling.

Although the gifts brought back from Yanling were given to each room yesterday, the white jade Guanyin was still in the air.

This statue of Guanyin was given by Mrs. Li, and it is rare to mention the white jade. Its greatest value is that it was opened by Master Jiran of Tianning Temple, and it has the effect of safe houses.

This may not be anything for Lin Zhaoyan, who does not understand Buddhist principles, but is a priceless treasure that is difficult to find for those who believe in Buddhism.

At first, Lin Zhaoyan planned to give this jade Guanyin to the Empress Dowager. But after thinking about it for a while, he still felt that the benefits of giving it to Old Lady Lin would be more.

She didn't want to restore the relationship between grandparents and grandchildren with Mrs. Lin. As she said before, Mrs. Lin is a person who puts interests first. No matter how good you are to her, she will still sell you mercilessly when she should betray you.

She just made a pure favor and please.

After all, returning to Shengjing is no better than Yanling. The formalities and rules are restrained. It is impossible for her to go out without any scruples, so it is wise to make Old Mrs. Lin happy and relax her vigilance towards her.

Because she had something to ask for, even if she disdains Mrs. Lin, she had to bow to reality.

When Lin Zhaoyan walked to Rongshou Hall, there were already bursts of laughter, and there were the clear and refreshing sounds of a girl, sometimes mixed with the sound of the old lady Lin could not hide her smile.

She raised her eyebrows slightly. No matter what, although Shengjing life is restricted, Lin Ruoyan and Old Lady Lin have a good relationship.

Perhaps, we can also use Lin Ruoyan’s help in leaving the house.

She walked into the room with a tight grace and saw Mrs. Lin jokingly on the warm kang. Lin Zhaoyan heard a few words, probably talking about interesting things when she was in Yanling.

Liu, Lu and two other wives sat on the straight back chair next to each other, with different expressions.

Liu was slightly ecstatic and did not focus on the conversation between Mrs. Lin and Lin Ruoyan. However, seeing her smiling at the corner of her lips should not be a bad thing.

The eldest aunt Lu's expression was indifferent, and she could not see any dissatisfaction, but perhaps she was in a heart. Lin Zhaoyan always felt that she was not at ease.

As for the girls such as Lin Jinming, they sat on the begonia brocade beneath the kang. They looked very good, especially Lin Jinming.

Lin Zhaoyan can understand their feelings very well. After working hard for several months of favor, it is better to be Lin Ruoyan's simple move to reunite with a small separation.

Although Lin Ruoyan's original intention was not here, the old lady Lin's longing that had accumulated for several months could not be faked.

Lu discovered her arrival first. His originally gentle eyes shrank, reflecting a little coldness, but it was fleeting, so fast that people thought it was just his illusion.

"Zhao'er is here too? I haven't seen each other for a few months, and the water is getting more and more lively. Come here quickly and let the aunt have a good look." She waved to Lin Zhaoyan gently.

Lin Zhaoyan smiled slightly and bowed.

She had no intention of having sex with Lu. Although she hated what she did, she knew that she was probably trying to protect the whole house, but she could not let her disrupt her pace.

She had to find something for Lu to do so that she would not work hard on her if she was bored.

When the old lady Lin saw her coming, she smiled and then replied casually: "Is the Fourth Girl here?"

This time, Lin Zhaoyan came forward respectfully to pay respect and salute, saying some blessings, but he didn't care much about the perfunctory response from Mrs. Lin.

She used to not care whether Old Mrs. Lin liked her. Now she knows the truth about Old Mrs. Lin hates her, she doesn't care even more. Maybe she is just not ashamed of her.

As long as Mrs. Lin insists on her affairs, she does not believe that the emperor will risk the world's evil and fight with her father for a wife.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhaoyan felt a piercing pain in his heart.

She quickly focused on her mind and refused to think too much, and turned around and ordered Manshuang to present the white jade Guanyin.

Old Mrs. Lin was indeed happy to see Bai Yu Guanyin. Although she did not show any signs of her face, she was obviously extremely satisfied with her unwillingness to let go.

"You are considered intentional." Old Mrs. Lin ordered Hongying to put away Baiyu Guanyin and became much more kind when facing Lin Zhaoyan.

Lin Zhaoyan doesn't expect a white jade Guanyin to make old Mrs. Lin fall in love with her, but at least it will be easier to act in the past few days.

The family gathered together for a while and then Old Mrs. Lin ordered the meal to be served and chatted. Most of the time Lin Ruoyan was talking, and the rest were listening, and sometimes there were a few sarcasm from Lin Jinming, but in the end they were all stared away by Lu.

Lu knew that it would be of no benefit to be incompatible with Lin Ruoyan at this time.

After breakfast, Old Mrs. Lin left Lin Ruoyan alone to talk to her, and asked the rest of them to go back first.

Lin Zhaoyan left the room, stood in the corridor and looked up at the sky for a while. It was not until Manshuang urged her that she was about to leave.

"Why are you so anxious to leave? When you come back, you hugged your grandmother's thighs with a servile and flattering look. Lin Zhaoyan, have you always been disdainful of this?" A sarcastic and sarcastic voice came from behind.

Lin Zhaoyan bent the corners of his lips, then turned around, and smiled at Lin Jinming, "Sister Three."

Her smile was still the same as before, gentle and plain, but there was nothing different.

Lin Jinming couldn't say it, just like the originally clear and transparent jade was covered with a thin layer of gauze, which made people a little confused.

"Sister, on the way back to Shengjing from Yanling, my fifth sister and I met Yanzhi's cousin." Lin Zhaoyan still smiled and said this without saying anything.

Lin Jinming was stunned at first. After all, Lin Zhaoyan has never taken care of her since she was a child. No matter how she sarcastically she was, Lin Zhaoyan didn't have any indifferent attitude. She often felt like she hit the cotton with one punch and had no interest in fighting with her. But today, Lin Zhaoyan didn't leave when she heard her sarcasm, but she stopped to talk to her.

To my cousin...

What exactly does she want to say?

"Hmph, are you showing off to me? So what if you meet me? Do you think your cousin likes you vulgar people?" Lin Jinming raised his chin and pretended to be arrogant. In fact, she was just guilty.

Lin Zhaoyan was so happy that she didn't expose her, and said, "If the third sister is not interested in knowing what Yanzhi's cousin said to us, but Zhao'er doesn't force her. Just pretend that I haven't said this!" After that, she turned around and left.

"Stop!" Lin Jinming called her angrily, then rushed to her and stood still, "What trick do you want to play?!"

Lin Zhaoyan still smiled at the corner of his lips, "It's inconvenient to speak here, I'm afraid there will be ears across the wall. If my third sister wants to know what's going on, I'll be waiting for you in Qinfang Pavilion tonight." After that, he ignored her and left with his feet.

She was sure that Lin Jinming would definitely come.

Often, the things delivered to the door are not fragrant and will cause suspicion. Just release the bait and the wishes will take the bait.

Sure enough, when Lin Zhaoyan was about to fall asleep in the evening, a notification from the little maid came from outside, saying that the third girl was here.

"The girl is really amazing. The third girl is really here!" Manshuang couldn't help but praise. After all, Lin Jinming is a very arrogant person, and it is difficult to lead her nose.

Lin Zhaoyan bent his lips, "That's because she cares."

Because you care, you won’t care about being blinded, or even enjoy it.

If it was not Lu Yanzhi who told her about the matter today, she would probably be Lin Jinming would even have a look of her eyes, and it would be even more in vain that Lu would come to her in person.

"Manshuang, please help me with the outerwear!" Because she was not asleep, she was still wearing a neat little home-cooked jacket.

You can't let Lin Jinming see that she is waiting for her, you must pretend to be careless.

There is a saying that goes, whoever is serious will lose.

Although Lin Jinming is not that difficult to deal with, he is not a fool either.

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Chapter completed!