Chapter 74 A Sudden Windfall (2/2)

Shangguan Qing's acting skill was perfect and there were tears in her eyes.

It seemed that she was reluctant to part with her daughter, but only Lin Mengya knew that Shangguan Qing had tried to kill her and there were several close calls in her childhood.

”Mother, please don't be sad. Sister is married to Prince Yu instead of some barbarian prince. If you miss her, you can come here to visit her. Prince Yu's Mansion is not far away from our home.”

Lin Mengwu interrupted her mother at a proper time, which made her look more considerate.

But Concubine De and Lin Mengya clearly knew that they must have ulterior motives.

”Yes, you're right. By the way, I prepare a gift for Concubine De. I'm busy and haven't visited you since I came here. Please forgive me for being impolite.”

In addition to the loving mother, Shangguan Qing also wanted to become a qualified in-law.

Lin Mengya looked at them coldly without saying anything. She was curious to find out their intentions.

After a while, the servants of Shangguan Qing brought her a mahogany case.

Shangguan Qing took it over and opened it. There was an S-shaped ruby ornament lying inside.

The color was bright and the ruby was sparkling and crystal-clear. It must be valuable.

But Lin Mengya felt strange. It seemed that she had seen this object before.

”My husband brought it back from the frontier. It is not valuable but it's rare. Concubine De, please have a look. Do you like this gift?”

No! This ornament was not brought back by her father!

Lin Mengya racked her brain and finally remembered some details. It seemed that the Empress had once given this ornament to Shangguan Qing as the reward.

Concubine De would not accept this gift if she knew that the Empress was its owner. Perhaps that was the reason why Shangguan Qing lied to Concubine De, saying that it was brought back by her husband.

”Oh? This ruby must be of high quality. It's rare. Jinyue, please accept this gift and thank Mrs. Lin's for kindness.”

”It's nothing. You like it and it's our pleasure. Wu'er, it's getting late. Concubine De may want to have a rest and we'd better leave now.”

Shangguan Qing got up and curtsied to Concubine De. Concubine De also stood up out of respect.

Shangguan Qing and her daughter left the Art Courtyard and the smile on Concubine De's face gradually disappeared.

”Qin'er, you can also leave now.”

Jiang Ruqin stamped her foot and was reluctant to leave. But she dared not contradict Concubine De anymore.

Concubine De preferred Lin Mengya to her niece now. Jiang Ruqin hated Lin Mengya at this thought.

”Mother, why do you ask me to come over?”

Concubine De carefully looked out of the door. Jiang Ruqin, who was wearing light yellow clothes, just got out the door.

”Your great uncle said that the Bright King comes to the capital city to choose a wife for his son. And he hoped that Ruqin could become the Princess of Tubo.”

Concubine De said with hesitation. In fact, she didn't want her niece to become the wife of the barbarian prince.

But they suddenly heard a crack as if something fell outside the window.

Jingyue immediately went out and checked the courtyard. She came back after a long time.

”It seems that the birds kicked a piece of tile off the roof. Don't worry.”

Lin Mengya dropped her eyes and didn't contradict her.

One piece of glazed tile on the roof weighed at least 250 grams. Only vultures could kick it off the roof.

”Oh, good. I want you to think of a way to help Ruqin. We hope that the Prince of Tubo can be attracted to her in the banquet.”

Concubine De didn't care about this insignificant interlude. She was reluctant to marry Ruqin off to the barbarian prince, but she had no choice.

After thinking for a while, Lin Mengya felt that Jiang Ruqin, who was petulant and headstrong, was not the right girl for this mission.

”Please don't worry, I'll discuss with the Prince.”

She must discuss with Long Tianhao before making any decision.

The trouble came one after another.

After coming back from the Art Courtyard, Lin Mengya stayed in her room all day and all night. No one was allowed to enter her room.

The three servant girls and Lin Zhongyu had to wait for her outside the door of her room.

Lin Mengya finally opened the door at dusk the next day.

She walked out of her room and found that five people were crouching on the ground and waiting for her.

She looked at the fifth man with surprise. Who was he? He looked feminine and beautiful and was wearing the uniform of the guard. Why did he crouch on the ground?

”Ah! Sister Princess finally comes out! We're worried about you!”

Lin Zhongyu was the first to find Lin Mengya. His eyes lit up and he immediately rushed at her and wanted to give her a big hug.

But the man tugged at his clothes tightly and stopped him.

”I haven't hugged her yet! It's not your turn!”

His voice was evil and flirtatious. Lin Mengya's eyes widened and she realized that this man who was as beautiful as a girl was Qinghu.

Why did he change from a teenager to an adult man overnight?

”Hey! I'm too handsome and you can hardly recognize me! Don't worry, I only love you!”

Lin Mengya was familiar with his skittish tone and she was sure that this man was Qinghu.

She looked strangely at Qinghu. He used to be almost as tall as her. But he turned into a tall and slender mature man overnight.

This was ridiculous!