How are you?

  How are you?

  The largest in this mansion is his father, Zhenjiang Marquis Yin Haicheng. The ancestral home is in Zhenjiang, a family of military generals, and the ancestors helped to open up the country, and was also one of the founding meritorious officials. However, later they lived in the capital, the military general turned into a civil official, and several generations had no achievements. Although the title was still Marquis, the actual power could not be compared with other aristocratic families, so they gradually faded out of the top noble circle.

  Yin Haicheng is considered one of the more capable members of this family. After several generations of civil officials, he emerged as a military general, re-gaining prestige and causing the name of Marquis of Zhenjiang to be gradually mentioned again. To outsiders, Yin Haicheng, the Marquis of Zhenjiang, is a man of both literary and martial prowess, with an extraordinary appearance, truly a rare talent.

  These words were often mentioned by his mother when he was young, with a few proud and affectionate. But later he clearly knew that this superficially bright man was not as good as his mother said. Otherwise, there would not be so many wives and concubines in the family, nor so many children. Nor would they not suspect or investigate the cause of death after their wife's death.

  The second largest in this family is the second lady, who is the younger sister of his mother. Originally, sisters marrying the same husband was also a good reputation, but his mother gave birth to two older sisters and then did not give birth for many years. Instead, his aunt, who had married into the family as a noble concubine, gave birth to the eldest son, second son, and an additional daughter.

  Eight years ago, his mother had a hard time getting pregnant with him. After giving birth to him, the eldest son of the Hou Mansion was born. Otherwise, this large Hou Mansion would have been inherited by a child born out of wedlock.

  It was just that his mother, although relieved, had died in a strange and untimely manner, without seeing her only son grow up to adulthood, without seeing the only legitimate child of this marquis's estate being harmed to death with no place to bury him.

  In the Hou Mansion, apart from these two people, no one else has any real power. Even if they were to be won over, it would not have much effect. The only thing that can be done now is...

  Just as she was lost in thought, the door was pushed open and Ziyun entered the room.

  "Zi Yun..." Zi Ling looked over urgently, but Zi Yun didn't say a word.

  Among the two senior disciples, Ziyun and Ziling, Yin Ruofei had always liked Ziling. Ziling was gentle, loved to smile, and took care of him meticulously. However, after rebirth, Yin Ruofei knew that the unsociable Ziyun was also his indispensable right-hand man.

  Zi Yun was a strict and meticulous person, handling matters with precision. Compared to Zi Ling, she seemed harder to get close to, and Yin Ruo Fei didn't really like interacting with her before. However, when he was expelled from the Hou Manor, this seemingly taciturn maid refused to hand over his belongings and even went to great lengths to smuggle some of them out of the manor, handing them over to his older sister so they could be passed on to him. In order to protect these belongings, Zi Yun was eventually beaten to death by one of her father's favored concubines.

  Since leaving the Hou Mansion, Yin Ruofei had not seen these people who were once by her side again. Now that she saw them again, her heart was filled with emotions, but she couldn't say a word, nor could she utter another sentence.

  Seeing Yin Ruofei staring blankly at her, Zi Yun didn't pay attention to Zi Ling and took a few steps forward, slightly lowering her body. "Seventh Master, do you still remember what happened before falling into the water?"

  “……” After a hundred turns and a thousand thoughts in her mind, Yin Ruofei finally decided to say nothing. At this time, she had no power, and if she said anything, it would harm her sisters. She thought for a moment and looked at Zi Yun with an innocent face, "Sister Zi Yun, I don't remember anything."

  Zi Yun sighed and shook her head at Zi Ling. This matter wasn't so easy to investigate, as everyone who seemed to know something was tight-lipped, either because they had received money or were simply too afraid to mention a single word.

  Zi Yun's efforts were in vain. However, she was cautious and didn't cause any trouble or raise suspicions during her investigation.

  Seeing Zi Yun's gloomy face, Yin Ruo Fei felt a bit more at ease. No matter what, he was unwilling to see these two big girls who treated him like a younger brother get hurt. As a man and the master, it was only right that he took charge. This matter still needed careful consideration.

  He had thought a lot just now, and the situation was critical. In order to save his life, he might have to rely on Old Lady as a last resort.

  Although this is the Hou Mansion of Zhenjiang, the kindness of his parents is as great as a mountain. With the protection of Old Madame, he can gradually gain control over everything.

  Thinking of this, Yin Ruofei ordered Zi Yun to clean up the remaining dishes on the table and had Zi Ling change into a light purple robe. After tidying up slightly, he headed to Old Madam's place.

  His humble abode was not close to the Fushou Garden of the elderly lady, and although this house was his mother's and the elderly lady's consideration for him being young and not letting him move to the outer courtyard, it was also not close to the inner mansion, and was considered to be on the outermost part of the inner courtyard, with only a wall separating it from the outer courtyard.

  A two-section courtyard with a carrying pole spanning across the two sections. Although it's not the best in this Marquis' estate, if placed outside, it would still be something that commoners can only aspire to.

  In the courtyard, green bamboo is planted as a screen wall, and after passing through the bamboo forest, you can see the gate of the courtyard.

  Yin Ruofei didn't bring too many people, only Zi Ling and another little maid named Ting Feng. There was no need for a large group of people anyway, leaving Zi Yun to watch the house, Zi Ling being clever, and Ting Feng also being quick-witted, so there wouldn't be any problems.

  To show his illness, Yin Ruofei deliberately quickened his pace. After being unconscious for a day and already having a weak body, after this effort, Yin Ruofei's face was very pale and unsightly. But this was exactly the effect he wanted.

  Walking to Fushou Garden, two old women were chatting at the entrance. Seeing Yin Ruofei coming, they were stunned for a moment and hurriedly paid their respects. Although Yin Ruofei no longer had his mother in charge, he was the legitimate son and also the young grandson whom the old lady had always doted on, so the two servants did not dare to be negligent.

  Yin Ruofei gave a signal with her eyes, and Zi Ling smiled and went forward to chat with the two women for a few sentences. At the same time, she secretly stuffed two pieces of silver into their hands without anyone noticing.

  This was given to Ziling by Yin Ruofei before he left. Yan Wang is a good fighter, but the little ghost is troublesome. If someone blocks this door, it will be difficult to deal with later. Although there isn't much silver, it's not considered little for the doorman either.

  Yin was very indifferent to money. Although he only received a monthly allowance of ten taels, wealth was an external thing, and part of the monthly allowance was used by various masters to reward their subordinates. Although the money was not much, it was enough to gain favor and face, otherwise, with his food and clothing taken care of, why would he still need a share of the monthly allowance?

  The two old women, having gained an advantage, naturally had big smiles on their faces as they led Yin Ruofei and the others into the courtyard. Fushou Garden was also a two-layered courtyard, and after entering the inner layer, there were maids waiting to serve them. The old woman quietly gave some instructions, and the little maid's eyes rolled around as she greeted Yin Ruofei, leading them towards the inner courtyard. Ziling recognized this little maid as the niece of the old woman from earlier, and it was clear that the little maid also recognized Ziling, smiling at her with pursed lips but saying nothing.

  As she walked to the door, she heard a burst of laughter from the main room. Yin Ruofei was taken aback and turned her head to ask Xiaoyutou in a low voice, "Who's there?"

  "It's the second madam." The little maid replied in a low voice when she saw Yin Ruofei ask quietly.

  The voice inside was the second lady, and Yin Ruofei's face showed a thoughtful expression. The old lady originally loved him the most, he was the eldest son, his identity was noble, and he was also the youngest boy in this marquis' manor, the old lady's youngest grandson, so she naturally had a lot of love for him. It's just that later on, for some reason, they gradually drifted apart from the old lady, it seems that this aspect needs to be paid more attention to.