The stepson of the Lin family of the Red Chamber

Lin Yao returned home and had a good night's sleep.

Lin Yao drank too much because he blocked the wine for Gu Zhen the day before yesterday. Although he felt that he was not drunk, he still got up late the next day and missed the time of martial arts practice. After waking up, someone from the main courtyard came to invite him to have dinner together.

Since the wife invited someone to invite her, Lin Yao didn't eat in her courtyard, but changed her clothes after washing up and went to the main courtyard.

When Lin Yao arrived, both Jia Min and Daiyu were there. As for Lin Ruhai, he probably went to the household office early in the morning.

After eating and rinsing his mouth, Jia Min looked at Lin Yao, "Master, before going out today, let me ask you when you will go to Yangzhou."

Lin Yao blinked when she heard the words, and said, "It's already September, and I won't be able to study for a few days if I go to Yangzhou again. It's better to go after the Chinese New Year."

From Beijing to Yangzhou, it takes at least a month by boat, and it takes two months to go back and forth.

He went to Yangzhou to stay for more than a month before returning to Beijing?There is really no need, instead of going to Yangzhou, it is better to go to the library to read books.

"So you won't be going to Yangzhou this year?" Jia Min asked in surprise.

Lin Yao nodded and said, "This year is almost over, so it doesn't make any sense to go again, besides, I have already passed the provincial examination, there is not much that can be taught in the academy, and I can study at home by myself, if you have any questions, write a letter You can also ask the teacher."

"You're not young anymore, you can make up your own mind about everything. If you want to stay in the capital, then stay in the capital." Jia Min said, then changed the subject, "If you are free, you might as well ask Lan'er out Play around, Madam Gu won't refuse."

Lin Yao paused as she drank tea. She didn't expect this to unfold. He lowered his eyes and thought for a while, then nodded and agreed, "My son understands. I'll post a post when I get back."

Coming out of the main courtyard, Lin Yao felt a little distressed.

What's it like dating a girl who just turned thirteen?

He thought he would soon realize it.

Lin Yao took a deep breath and wrote the post honestly.

After all, it is a fiancée who is going to get married, so it is necessary to cultivate feelings, although... this object is too young.

Just about to call Ye He to send the post, but then remembered that Gu Zhen had just got married, and it seemed a bit inappropriate to ask his sister out at this time.

After thinking about it, Lin Yao stuffed the post into the drawer, planning to make another appointment in a few days.

After practicing calligraphy all morning in the study room, and just about to take a nap, Ye He came to see him with a post.

It was Ruan Yiran's post, inviting him to Baiweiju.

Lin Yao didn't stay in the capital for much time, and Ruan Yiran was also busy, so although they exchanged letters, they seldom saw each other.

Send him a post right now, inviting him to go to Baiweiju right now, it seems that there is something urgent.

Thinking that Ruan Yiran secretly sent news to his master in advance to avoid the fate of being given a marriage, Lin Yao still thought of him, packed up and went out.

When he came to Baiweiju, Songting was still waiting for him at the door.

Lin Yao followed Songting upstairs.

I thought it was only Ruan Yiran, but I didn't expect there were others in the private room.

It was Ruan Yiran's friend in the world, He Zizhen.

"You are so eager to ask me out to meet, what's the urgent matter?" Lin Yao sat down opposite Ruan Yiran and asked straight to the point.

Ruan Yiran smiled helplessly, "If I ask you to meet, I must have something to do? Then what have I become?"

It was as if he only thought of Lin Yao when something happened, it was too realistic.

Lin Yao looked at him strangely, "It's nothing, why are you in such a hurry to see me?"

"You have wronged me this time. It's not that I was in a hurry to find you, but Zizhen was looking for you." Ruan Yiran shook, poured a cup of tea for Lin Yao, and said.

Does this make any difference?

Lin Yao complained in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She drank tea calmly, "May I ask if you need me?"

"Mr. Lin, please don't be offended. I just wanted to ask you something."

Lin Yao raised her eyebrows, "Please tell me."

"Is there a girl named Bi Wan beside Mr. Lin?" He Zizhen said after a pause, "I am not coveting Mr. Lin's maid, but this matter is very important to me, so please tell Mr. Lin."

Lin Yao didn't expect to call him out in such a hurry, but she only asked a maid beside him.

If you ask other maids, Lin Yao may not know, but Bi Wan is different, she followed Lin Yao from Gusu.

"Yes, there is, but why did Mr. He pick Bi Wan alone to ask?"

This can't be blamed on Lin Yao's curiosity, Biwan is the big maid beside him, she has turned 20 this year, but she is not yet married, this is because Biwan herself doesn't want to marry, Lin Yao also respects Biwan's ideas, and doesn't force her She gets married.

Nanny Song is getting older, and Bi Wan has already taken over the affairs of the East Courtyard from Nanny Song two years ago, that is to say, Bi Wan is the maid in charge of his yard, and her authority is second only to him. and Nanny Song.

Anyone who is familiar with him knows that there is a big maid named Bi Wan beside him, who is very highly regarded by him.

Ruan Yiran has known him for so many years, so it makes no sense not to know.

Since He Zizhen asked about Bi Yao, he must have learned about Bi Wan's background from Ruan Yiran, but after learning about it, he still came to ask him again, there must be some reason for this.

"To tell you the truth, Mr. Lin, I come from a family of martial arts. Fifteen or sixteen years ago, there were rumors in the rivers and lakes that my He family had superb martial arts secrets. One night, many people in black came to my house. They killed everyone they saw. I handed it over to the old servant at home, and escaped overnight. I only found out later that my sister was also sent out, but the servant who took her away was killed, and my sister's whereabouts were unknown. For more than ten years, I have been Find my sister."

After He Zizhen confirmed that there was indeed a maid named Bi Wan beside Lin Yao, he suddenly became excited and said a lot in one breath.

Lin Yao blinked. When it came to this point, although she didn't explicitly mention it, she was already implying that Bi Wan was his long-lost sister...

"Young Master He already understands what you mean. What do you mean, Bi Wan is your long-lost sister?" Lin Yao didn't like to beat around the bush and said it very directly.

Mr. He also seemed a little surprised that Lin Yao would be so direct, he was stunned for a moment, and quickly realized, "Yes, I checked many ways and confirmed that Bi Wan who is next to Mr. Lin is my sister."

"What proof?" Lin Yao asked, "Don't blame Mr. He, Bi Wan was rescued by my mother in the past. Although she didn't sign the deed of prostitution, I always value her very much. She is also in charge of my courtyard. Although she is a servant girl in name, to me, she loves me like a sister and brother, and I can't let her go with you just because you said it casually."

When He Zizhen heard the words, his tense emotions relaxed a lot, "Mr. Lin is benevolent," he wanted to say a lot, but he felt that the words were too much, so he simply took the jade pendant around his waist, put it on the table and moved it. In front of Lin Yao, "May I ask Mr. Lin, has he ever seen the same jade pendant?"

Lin Yao looked at the jade pendant in front of him. This jade pendant was a rare Hetian ink jade, as black as ink.A congratulatory word is engraved on the jade pendant, indicating the ownership of this jade pendant.

"I don't think I've seen a jade pendant like this before." Lin Yao had a good memory, and he was sure that he had never seen this exact jade pendant on Bi Wan.

He Zizhen was not in a hurry when he heard the words, "Master Lin, please look at the other side of the jade pendant."

the other side?

Lin Yao raised her eyebrows, stretched out her hand and turned over, and saw a strange pattern engraved on the other side of the jade pendant. He didn't recognize what it was, so he couldn't help but look up at He Zizhen, "What do you mean?"

"This pattern is the family crest of my He family. Only direct descendants have this kind of jade pendant. The men's jade pendant is made of Hetian moyu, while the girl's jade pendant is made of the opposite Hetian white jade. I'm sure Biwan is My sister, Mr. Lin might as well take this jade pendant back and ask Miss Bi Wan if she has this jade pendant."

Lin Yao pondered for a moment, then raised her eyes to look at him, "Fifteen or sixteen years ago, Bi Wan was only four or five years old. I consider her your sister. How can you be sure that she has this jade pendant? What if she lost it?"

"No, girls wear jade pendants with red strings around their necks. As long as the person is still alive, this jade pendant cannot be lost." He Zizhen said.

Is this too sure?

What if your sister took off the jade pendant?

But Lin Yao didn't argue with him, "Since that's the case, I'll take this jade pendant back and ask, if Bi Wan doesn't have the same jade pendant, what should I say then?"

"If she doesn't have one, I have other ways to prove that she is my younger sister. If she doesn't have a jade pendant, please ask Mr. Lin to take him to the other courtyard outside Beijing." Night.

However, his posture made Lin Yao believe that he did not find the wrong person.

He pondered for a moment, "Okay, if it's all right, I'll take my leave first."

"Why be in such a hurry, it's never too late to leave after dinner." Ruan Yiran tried to persuade him to stay.

Lin Yao refused, "I really want to know if Bi Wan is Mr. He's younger sister. Bi Wan is a good girl. If I can have an older brother to take care of her, I can rest assured."

After all... this girl has been unwilling to get married so far.

Ruan Yiran also knew that her friend was eager to meet her sister, so after hearing what Lin Yao said, she didn't stop Lin Yao from leaving.

Lin Yao returned home as fast as she could, and returned to the east courtyard, but did not see Bi Wan.

"Where's Bi Wan?"

Nanny Song didn't expect that Lin Yao would ask Bi Wan when she came back, and immediately said, "Just now the eldest girl called Bi Wan, did you have something to do with Bi Wan?"

"Sister called?" Lin Yao said immediately after hearing the words, "Bi Wan will come back later, let her meet me in the study."

Nanny Song agreed, and after a while, Nanny Song asked Bi Wan to go to the study to meet Lin Yao when Bi Wan came back.

"What's wrong with me, sir?"

"I didn't say that, but I came back in a hurry, and I asked you as soon as I came back, presumably what's the matter." Song Nanny said.

Bi Wan was thoughtful, thanked Nanny, and went to the study.

"uncle."

"Bi Wan is here? Sit down and talk." Lin Yao sat drinking tea in the study, and when she saw Bi Wan come in, she asked her to sit down.

Biwan is the maidservant who has been with Lin Yao the longest time, she has a close relationship with Lin Yao, when Lin Yao asked her to sit down, she sat down as well.

"I have something here for you to identify. Have you seen it?" Lin Yao didn't directly tell the truth about He Zi, he only said that there was something for her to identify.

When Bi Wan heard this, she felt a little strange, Lin Yao never let her recognize anything.

"Okay." Although she felt strange, Bi Wan did not refuse.

Lin Yao took out the jade pendant from her bosom and put it on the table, "Have you ever seen such a jade pendant?" She said while staring at the change in Bi Wan's expression.

When Bi Wan saw this black jade pendant, she frowned slowly, "Where did this jade come from, sir? Can I take a closer look?"

Seeing this, Lin Yao put the jade pendant in front of Bi Wan, "Just look at it."

Biwan almost couldn't wait to pick up the jade pendant and turn it over to look at it, her fingers frustrating on the jade pendant.

Slowly, Bi Wan's eyes turned red, "Who gave this jade to the uncle?"

This reaction... Lin Yao raised her brows, and didn't answer her, but said, "Go out with me tomorrow to meet someone."

Hearing this, Bi Wan seemed to realize something, staring blankly at Lin Yao, tears suddenly came down.

"thanks……"

Lin Yao sighed, "Take this jade pendant, take a good rest today, and come out with me tomorrow morning."