Jian Zhaoxing

Chapter 33 Ancient Dating Party

After finalizing the cooperation matters with Lu Huai, Lin Zhiqing took Aunt Mu to make two normal dolls and sent them to the clinic, asking Lu Nanyue to pass them on to Miss Hua.

In the following days, Lin Zhiqing spent money to buy some necessary charcoal and items for the house.

She still didn't show up at Second Grandfather's place, and the entire Lin family was very calm.

However, the arrival of a post about a spring banquet broke this tranquility.

"Sent from Miss Hua?" Lin Zhiqing took the note and saw his name on it.

"She asked me to tell you that you must go there." Lu Nanyue looked a little listless.

Lin Zhiqing put the post away: "Why do you look so sad?"

"I finally made some quick money in two days, but now the God of Wealth has flown away. Aren't you sad?" Lu Nanyue said as she pretended to wipe the corners of her eyes with her sleeves.

Lin Zhiqing raised the corner of his mouth: "We are one family, but we are talking about different things. Isn't Lu Huai making money the same as you making money?"

"Why did Miss Hua suddenly send me an invitation?" Although Lin Zhiqing knew that his prescription might have worked and won Miss Hua's favor, he still asked deliberately in order to get more information.

She still remembered that Lin Jingya had mentioned before that one of the reasons why she attacked her cousin was that her cousin was qualified to attend the Spring Banquet but she was not.

This Spring Banquet post is so popular, it must not be an ordinary banquet post.

Lu Nanyue fiddled with the potted plants on the table and said, "I don't know much about Miss Hua's physical condition, but it's not easy to get her post."

At this point, Lu Nanyue paused while watering the plants: "Oh, by the way, I've been busy these past two days, and I forgot to tell you."

"This Miss Hua is annoying. Her grandfather, the Grand Secretary, is no less so. He's definitely an old pedant."

"In previous years, the Scholar's Mansion never sent invitations to you and me for the Spring Banquet. I wonder if today's invitation has passed the eyes of the Grand Secretary's wife."

After hearing this, Lin Zhiqing understood what was going on.

With the reputation of "three-no daughter", her reputation outside is not very good. This post should only be sent to Lin Yangyang or Lin Jingya.

As for Lu Nanyue... she was a girl but she learned the art of medicine and even opened a clinic. This was considered "heretical" in the eyes of most people.

The Dasheng Dynasty had strict etiquette and morals, and her situation should not be much better than mine.

When the words "Grand Secretary" and "Spring Banquet" were mentioned just now, Lu Nanyue's mouth corners turned slightly to the right and she shook her head slightly, which showed resistance.

"Nanyue, aren't you going to the banquet?" Lin Zhiqing closed the post. Although he was asking, his tone was clearly that of a statement.

Lu Nanyue shrugged. "It's not interesting. The people who go there are all the wives and daughters of high-ranking officials. Those gossipy women don't have anything good to say."

Lin Zhiqing keenly caught the words "wife of a high-ranking official" and had an idea in mind.

Now she wants to work in the Lin family and make money, but there are two difficulties she has to overcome.

First, Lin Congli attached great importance to etiquette and believed that women doing business in public would damage the reputation of the Lin family, so he would definitely not agree to this matter.

Second, although Lu Huai acted as a middleman, he mostly came into contact with men. After all, this was in ancient times. Lin Zhiqing's close contact with men would affect her reputation. If her reputation was ruined, naturally no one would come to her for medical treatment. Therefore, she wanted to cultivate her network of relationships with the women in the inner house.

This spring banquet is an opportunity. If he can get to know the wives and daughters of high-ranking officials, it will not be a big deal for them to come and go in the Lin family. If it gets out, Lin Congli will also be proud.

In this way, the obstacles for him to make money in the Lin family would be much smaller. Thinking of this, Lin Zhiqing touched the post and made up his mind.

Lu Nanyue noticed her movements and frowned in disapproval: "Are you planning to go to the banquet?"

Lin Zhiqing nodded: "If I stay in the yard all the time, I might starve to death one day. It's always good to make money and make more connections."

Lu Nanyue stood up suddenly: "You know how rude those people are, why do you rush to be humiliated?"

"Nanyue, I have to throw back the dirty water those people threw at me, right?" Lin Zhiqing's eyes were clear: "I'll book this Spring Banquet!"

Lu Nanyue strongly disagreed in her heart, she knew those gossips too well, but when she saw Lin Zhiqing's upturned mouth corners, she swallowed back all the words in her heart.

"Forget it." Lu Nanyue sat back down somewhat dejectedly. "I heard the prize this time is the long-unseen Ruby-wrapped headpiece. Go find Jiang Liuyun and team up. Who knows, you might even win first place."

"Looking for him?" Lin Zhiqing was puzzled.

Lu Nanyue lowered her voice, "The Spring Banquet may be a flower viewing event, but everyone in the capital knows that it's a chance for young men and young ladies to meet each other. Otherwise, they wouldn't have come up with the ridiculous rule of only one man and one woman traveling together."

"It's okay that you and Jiang Liuyun don't meet often on weekdays, but you can take this opportunity to travel together and spend more time together." Lu Nanyue poked Lin Zhiqing's arm:
"In previous years, when you didn't receive the invitation, it's not like no one invited Jiang Liuyun, but that big idiot refused them all. So don't be so reserved this year."

After hearing this, Lin Zhiqing's eyes widened.

A man and a woman travel together. Who made this rule?

She was stopped when she wanted to go to the bookstore before, but now at this Spring Banquet, people suddenly don't care about the distinction between men and women?

Why is Dasheng so contradictory?

After seeing Lu Nanyue off, Lin Zhiqing put aside the messy thoughts in his mind and began to think seriously. Could it be that he really had to ask Jiang Liuyun for help?

But before she could come up with a conclusion, Lu Huai showed up.

He came to find Lin Zhiqing to discuss their cooperation. After the discussion, Lin Zhiqing sent him out.

But just as they stepped out of the courtyard, a cheerful voice came from far away:
"Qing'er, this is the Yunpian cake from the north of the city. It's still hot. Come and try it." Jiang Liuyun held the hot cake in his hands, his eyes sparkling.

Seeing Lu Huai next to Lin Zhiqing, he handed the cake to Lu Huai: "Brother Lu is here too, you can try it too."

Lu Huai was not polite and really took a piece and put it in his mouth: "Well, the taste is just average. Thank you for the hospitality, Your Highness. I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he bowed and walked forward.

Seeing Jiang Liuyun's frustrated expression, Lin Zhiqing gestured for Aunt Mu to take the hot pastry: "Prince, why are you here at this hour?"

"It's been a few days since we last met. Why are you being so formal? Just call me Liu Yun." The pastry was a little hot, and he shook his hands as he spoke, his lips curled up again: "I heard from Miss Lu that you got an invitation to the Spring Banquet?"

There was nothing to hide, Lin Zhiqing nodded.

"Then do you want that filigree ruby-wrapped headpiece?" He touched his head, his legs tense, and there was some anticipation in his restraint.

"Headgear?" Lin Zhiqing's current goal was not this, so he shook his head slightly: "I heard that only the first place winner can get that headgear. My ability is really limited, so I won't show off."

She didn't notice at all that Lu Huai suddenly stopped after walking not far.

(End of this chapter)