Chapter 39: Older Female Cousin

  Older female cousin

  Being able to meet Master again and truly become his disciple has always been a deep desire in Yin Ruofei's heart.

  In the past life, only when I was with my master did I feel most at peace in my heart. Especially since I didn't even get to see him one last time before he died, it became an obsession for Yin Ruofei.

  Nowadays, fate has come earlier than expected, but the identities of the two have become the biggest obstacle. Not to mention the unusual relationship between Mr. Han and Wang Ye, even if he is currently the legitimate son of the Marquis's family, wanting to learn medicine from a master is also extremely difficult.

  Yin Ruofei knew that if he didn't think of a way, he might never meet his master again in this life. Unexpectedly, the overbearing young Master Wang in front of him actually proposed this condition, which was... extremely surprising to him.

  Without much thought and without waiting for Rong Ze to confirm, Yin Ruofei had already nodded. He didn't dare to be even slightly careless and miss this opportunity.

  Looking at his expression, he was abnormally excited but trying to hide it, Rong Jingze didn't know why he felt an inexplicable suffocation in his heart, but he didn't show it, instead nodding slightly.

  "In that case, I'll go and help you make peace." Rong Jingze's voice was much calmer than before.

  It was he who had proposed the condition, but now he felt uncomfortable. The affinity between Shixiong and this little guy was really hard to describe. Last time they met, he found that Shixiong's eyes showed an undeniable fondness, and after returning, he mentioned it more than once, just like in his previous life, with a bright light in his eyes.

  Róng Jìngzé felt a pang of guilt in his heart towards Shī Xiōng and the young boy. If only he could have acted one step earlier, if only he could have been a little faster, perhaps he could have saved a life, and Shī Xiōng wouldn't have suffered such severe internal injuries.

  He let out a sigh in his heart and signaled to Yin Ruofei to go out. He was no longer calm, and he didn't have the mood to say anything.

  Rong Shi obtained the master's intention and intercepted Yin Ruofei who had just walked out of the main house.

  "Wait a moment, young master."

  "Alright, Brother Rong." Yin Ruofei still had some resentment in his heart. Just now, Rong Shi said so many things, if it wasn't sincere, then it wouldn't be convincing. However, he also knew that this was just to give him a warning, and it wasn't worth getting angry with Rong Shi.

  "If Master Xiao is not busy, would you like to go down to that pavilion and chat for a bit?"

  Yin Ruofei looked at Rong Xi with a serious and solemn expression, and nodded in agreement.

  "...So, please cooperate with this matter, Young Master." Rong Eleven's face was solemn. "I also know that he is indeed the Young Master's own brother, but I hope you will prioritize the people of the imperial court and not let personal feelings lead the Prince into injustice."

  Yin Ruofei was completely stunned.

  What? This overbearing and lazy prince has actually become the trusted aide of the current emperor to a certain extent?

  It was said that he was a spoiled younger brother, and seeing the guards by his side and his father's attitude, he knew that the rumors were true.

  But the heart is another matter. It's hard to imagine that this king actually has an important position, and it's a secret to supervise and control the capital and surrounding areas, which is equivalent to the former dynasty's Sili Xuewei.

  He himself was a prince, with more power than the Commandant of the Imperial Guard.

  At this time, Yin Ruofei finally thoroughly understood that the king who was not in his heart was favored and trusted by the emperor. Otherwise, with his identity, he would never be given such power again. The controller of imperial power, how could he leave a fierce tiger by his side?

  "Little Prince?" Rong Shi looked at Yin Ruofei, who was stunned after hearing him finish speaking, thinking that he was hesitant in his heart, and thought about comforting him again. "The king has high expectations for the little prince, and what the little prince did today, although it is difficult to accept for the time being, will eventually be accepted by the people..."

  Yin Ruofei was only shocked by Rong Jingze's hidden identity, as for what Rong Shi said, he wanted him to make it convenient for everyone in the Yin family to investigate a big case. And the person involved was not his father Yin Haicheng, but his second brother, Yin Jintang.

  Investigation goes smoothly, not only can the Yin family be exempt from this matter and avoid being implicated, but also let him gain great credit with the Emperor, and take revenge on his hated second brother...

  Yin Ruofei gritted his teeth fiercely, he wouldn't do it unless he was crazy!

  "Brother Rong, serving the country is a matter of duty, and I will not shirk from it. Although I am young, I also know that big things are important, so this task is left to me!" Yin Ruofei's face was solemn and tragic as he pledged his loyalty to Rong Shi.

  "Ten thousand times moved, 'A child as big as you, so few understand reason... The master really has discerning eyes!'"

  Yin Ruofei's thoughts had long since drifted away.

  Kobayashi, it seems I can start ahead of schedule!

  Rong Jingze needs nothing more than a reasonable excuse to stay in the Hou Mansion, a witness who can prove his presence in He Xiang Garden at any time, and someone who can block others when they come up with an excuse to enter He Xiang Garden to see him.

  These three points, Yin Ruofei is a very good candidate, but not the only one. As for being the eldest son, Rong Jingze should consider whether other sons are more suitable, such as that quiet and unknown, almost non-existent fifth son Jin Qin.

  He had no hope of inheriting the title, neither was he talented nor skilled in martial arts, and he didn't have any backing from outside families. At most, he would inherit a small portion of the family property when the new marquis succeeded to the title, and then he could take his aunt's wife and move out to set up their own household.

  Giving such a person a glimmer of hope, isn't that even more desperate and easier to manipulate? Don't they worry that as the legitimate son, he will tell Yin Haicheng about this matter?

  Rong Eleven looked at his master with a puzzled expression, his thoughts were similar to those of Yin Ruofei, but he still had the opportunity to ask.

  "No." Rong Jingze's face had a faint smile, "No one is more suitable than him."

  A legitimate son who was tortured to death, would he still spare the life of a brother who harmed him? Would he still confide in a father who didn't trust him? Unless he wanted to die again!

  Returning to the Jianyuan, Yin Ruofei ordered Zi Yun and Zi Ling to pack their things and move to the He Xiang Garden with him. Meanwhile, he took Zi Ling to the Fushouyuan of the elderly lady.

  Today, the old lady's spirit is good and her body has no major problems, but the previous serious illness still hurt her vitality a lot. The old lady is also advanced in age, so she needs to nourish herself well.

  The matter of the old lady being poisoned was only known to Zhang Mama and Gu Mama, both of whom were elderly women who had been by the old lady's side for a long time and knew how to keep their mouths shut. Even the younger maidservants like Biyu and Bimei didn't dare to mention it.

  But be that as it may, the two girls were clever and capable, and this old lady's food and drink, tea and soup, she was not willing to borrow someone else's hands, and had to do everything herself, so Fu Shou Yuan was really built like an iron barrel.

  When Yin Ruofei arrived, Old Madam was in a rage.

  "What's wrong?" Yin Ruofei frowned and pulled over the little girl beside him to ask a few questions.

  Xiao Yatou saw that it was him and hastily called out "Seventh Master", letting him in, originally they had been waiting for him to come all along.

  After entering the house and seeing Mrs. Lao, Yin Ruofei sat beside her, softly coaxing the old lady to be happy.

  The old lady was amused by him and let out a sigh, feeling less suffocated in her heart. Meanwhile, Mrs. Gu on the side carefully explained the cause of the matter to Yin Ruofei.

  It turns out that today's flower appreciation party hosted by the Lin family had an incident where the second young lady of the Lin family fell into the water, and it has already been reported to the old madam.

  Of course this is not a good way of spreading the news, but Kobayashi cried all the way here.

  Yin Ruofei clicked her tongue in disapproval, unable to understand what the young lady of the Lin family was singing about. The second young mistress of the Lin family had fallen into the pond, and she was crying so hard with the old madam.

  After listening to his mother's explanation, Yin Ruofei suddenly realized and a wave of anger ignited in his heart.

  The Lin family's second daughter, who had fallen into the water, was the legitimate daughter of Xiaolin's maternal uncle's family and could be considered half the host of today's flower appreciation meeting. The woman who rushed out to scold the maid like a shrew was Xiaolin's aunt from her mother's side.

  Miss Lin, fell into the water at the Hou's house. Although this matter is not small, it can also be suppressed. However, this matter was first revealed to Master Hou by Xiaolin Shi, and then Xiaolin Shi came over crying, saying that her own niece had been harmed.

  "What's the big deal, isn't it just a minor issue?" Yin Ruofei said lightly. The person was saved by Gongjiu and several old ladies helped her spit out the water she had swallowed, and I heard that they even called in a doctor. What could be the big deal? It's probably just a case of shock and hypothermia."

  "It's nothing to do with her, but the second mistress said that the one who harmed her niece is the young lady of the Lin family."

  "Huh?" Yin Ruofei didn't understand.

  "She said your uncle's daughter pushed your illegitimate uncle's daughter into the pond. Let my wife take charge of her!" The old lady spoke angrily. There really hasn't been a woman as shameless as Xiaolin in this world.

  "Grandma said that Second Auntie said that the eldest young lady of the Lin family pushed the second young lady of the Lin family into the water?" Yin Ruofei suppressed the anger in her heart and smiled slightly.

  Gu's mother and Zhang's mother exchanged a glance, unable to understand how Seventh Master could still manage to smile.

  "That's right."

  "Hasn't Lin's family asked their young lady about it?"

  "This...," Mother Zhang shook her head, "Old Lady didn't plan on getting involved in this mess."

  "Grandma, say one more thing to your grandson." Yin Ruofei lowered her voice.

  "What?" The old lady's face was solemn, and with a wave of her hand, several little maidservants went out. Zhang Mama and Gu Mama stood guard at the gate.

  "If it weren't for my grandson's overthinking, I'm afraid this matter would still be directed at him." Yin Ruofei sighed. In fact, with a little thought, one can see that Xiaolin is trying to shift the blame onto his head and then use the old lady's hands to gloss over the situation. However, he is no longer the same person as before, and with just one move from Xiaolin, he can already guess what kind of evil this woman is up to again!

  "What's going on here."

  "Today, my grandson was in school when a young servant came to ask him to go back home, saying that he wanted to see his aunt's cousin. However, my grandson had fallen behind on some of his homework recently, and Mr. Sun was afraid that he wouldn't be able to keep up, so he didn't let him go. If my grandson had gone back, it would have been around the time when Lin's second daughter fell into the water, right after my grandson met with his older cousin."

  The old man was old but not muddled, and as soon as he heard this, his face sank. The grandson listened to the words and understood the situation, and it was absolutely impossible to deceive him. This little Lin, it seemed, really intended to do so.

  "Come on, go and call Lin Daguang over."

  Before long, the young lady of the Lin family was called over. After exchanging greetings with her cousin, Yin Ruofei sat aside and observed secretly, seeing that Lin Yun'er had a beautiful appearance, but was slender and weak-looking as if she couldn't withstand the wind. Although her clothes were clean and tidy, they seemed somewhat too simple.

  But from Lin Yun'er's small actions, Yin Ruofei was certain that this woman was not as timid and cowardly as she appeared.