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The old bustard was overjoyed and said, "This is the best..."

She walked over quickly, said a few words to the little girls, and they got up from the ground, obediently standing beside Lin Xiu.

When they were about to leave, another figure approached from a distance.

It was a man, ordinary-looking, not tall, looking thin and frail, walked past Lin Xiu and the others, and stood in front of Chen Yu's grave in a daze.

The old bustard sighed: "When Ayu used to stand at the door to receive customers, he always stood at a distance and peeked. I was thinking that after Ayu redeemed himself, it would be nice to have someone to live an ordinary life with her, hey..."

Lin Xiu looked at the tombstone, even though she was just a brothel girl, there were still people who loved and respected her.

They are humble, but they also have relatives and friends, and people who care about them.

They are real people, but there are always people who don't treat them as human beings.

He placed a bunch of plum blossoms in front of Chen Yu's grave, and whispered, "It will change..."

After a while, Lin Xiu withdrew her thoughts and looked at the five little girls beside her.

Chen Yu took good care of them during his lifetime, and Lin Xiu will take her place in the future.

How to arrange them, he needs to find Xue Ning'er.

Ningxiangzhai's business, each of them has a very clear division of labor.

Lin Xiu contributed technology, Li Baizhang contributed manpower and material resources, Xue Ning'er was in charge of management, and the noble concubine waited to collect money.

Xue Ning'er is in charge of the shop affairs.

After returning to the royal capital, Lin Xiu came to the gate of Xue's mansion and asked the concierge to report on his behalf.

After a while, a figure hurried out from Xue's mansion.

On the first day of the new year, Xue Ning'er was wearing a new dress, and she was also very beautifully dressed. The little girls were dumbfounded when they saw such a beautiful sister.

Lin Xiu explained to her why she came here, Xue Ning'er looked at the little girls, smiled and said: "Don't worry, they will be handed over to me, it happens that our shop is short of manpower, so I asked the maids from the mansion to help in the shop, so let's go first Let them live in my house..."

As soon as Xue Ning'er finished speaking, there was a burst of chaotic footsteps and slightly noisy voices from inside the Xue residence.

"What, someone is looking for our Ning'er?"

"Or a handsome young man?"

"Did you say which one it belongs to?"

"I'll see, I'll see..."

Soon, more than a dozen men ran out of the mansion, each of them looked at Lin Xiu with scrutiny, and then nodded and commented.

"He looks really handsome."

"Just a little thinner."

"It's nothing to be thin, just eat more food."

Several people walked up to Lin Xiu and spoke one after another.

"Which family are you from?"

"How old is this year?"

"What strange magic ability was awakened?"

"How many steps have you reached in martial arts?"

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Lin Xiu was a little dazed when these people asked questions about household registration.

Xue Ning'er stomped her feet and said angrily: "Fourth brother, fifth brother, seventh brother and eleventh brother, what are you doing, you are not allowed to be rude to my friends!"

There are more than a dozen males in Xue's family, but only one girl. Of course, a brother has to worry about her life's major events.

In the past, she was surrounded by countless men, and they would not be so curious.

But not long ago, she suddenly changed her temperament. Not only did she reject everyone's pursuit, but she also started to pay attention to her practice. She went to the Martial Arts Academy every day to practice kung fu. Recently, she opened a store in partnership with someone...

These kinds of things are all revealing weirdness.

Especially when she rejected the pursuit of the two princes of the state before, and the previous suitors wanted to see her, but she didn't see anyone. Just now, when she heard that someone was looking for her, she didn't even care about lunch, and ran out as fast as she could. , how can they not be surprised?

Xue Ning'er glared at them, and said viciously: "Go back quickly, or I will get angry!"

When a dozen people heard the words, they ran back immediately.

It made Ning'er angry, although she would not do anything to them, but father's stick is not so pleasant.

At this time, in front of another mansion not far from Xue's house.

A fifteen or sixteen-year-old boy looked at the door of Xue's house and asked, "Second sister, who is that little boy, he seems to have a good relationship with that pretty sister of the Xue family."

With a sullen face, Zhao Lingyin tapped him on the head and said, "What a silly face, that's your brother-in-law!"

The boy was stunned for a moment, and then he said in surprise: "Second sister, do you like that little boy!"

Chapter 121

When leaving Xue's residence, Lin Xiu passed by the gate of Zhao's residence.

He didn't go in because he had to come again tomorrow.

After the first day of the Lunar New Year, people would visit relatives and friends. Since the decline of the Lin Mansion, except for the mother’s natal family, most relatives have long since lost contact. It's hypocrisy, there is no need to visit.

But in the Zhao family, Lin Xiu wanted to visit the door in person.

Both Lin Xiu and Zhao Lingjun were underage in the past, and the relationship between the two families was not close, but now that Lin Xiu and her have passed, their marriage will probably be this year, and there should be no less courtesy.

Early in the morning, Uncle Ping'an and his wife prepared a large cart of gifts for Lin Xiu and asked him to send them to the Zhao residence.

When he came to Zhao's house again, Lin Xiu didn't have any special feelings. On New Year's Eve, Zhao Lingjun didn't go home, which was just right for Lin Xiu. Anyway, he didn't know what to say when he saw her.

Sun Dali and Zhao's servants unloaded the gifts from the carriage, Lin Xiu pointed to several jars of wine, and said to Lingyin's father, "Uncle Zhao, this is the fairy drunk from Hongniju, drink it first, and then drink it later." Every month, I will have people send several altars to the Zhao residence."

Marquis Wu An showed a smile on his face, and said: "It seems that the old man will not worry about drinking in the future."

He was not polite to Lin Xiu. With the relationship between the two families, Lin Xiu would be half his son in the future.

Afterwards, Lin Xiu took out another brocade box, handed it to Lingyin's mother, and said, "Auntie, these are the latest perfumes from Ningxiangzhai. You don't need to carry a sachet with you in the future."

Mrs. Marquis of Wu'an knew about perfume. In recent days, this product has become popular in the capital. Not only the ladies and wives of the rich and powerful families are using it, it seems that even the concubines in the palace have a bottle.

It's just that this product seems to be extremely difficult to buy, and only a small amount is available every day. Many people have to wait in line for several days to buy a bottle.

She asked the maid beside her to take the brocade box, and said with a smile, "I've made you worry about it."

Lin Xiu said with a smile: "I didn't bother too much. Ningxiangzhai was originally a collaboration between me and my friends. If there are new products in the future, I will let the spirit sound be brought to my aunt."

After Lin Xiu greeted the two of them one by one, Marquis Wu An said to a young man standing behind him, "Xuan'er, I haven't seen you Brother Lin soon."

A handsome young man came out from behind him, looked at him contemptuously, and said coldly: "I don't have a big brother like him, he is not worthy of my sister..."

Marquis Wu'an's expression darkened, and he said, "I don't understand etiquette!"

The young man was still a little afraid of him. Although he didn't want to, he walked up to Lin Xiu and said in a very weak voice, "I've met Brother Lin."

After speaking, he left without looking back.

Marquis Wu An looked at Lin Xiu and said, "Nephew Lin Xian, I'm really sorry, Xuan'er has been cultivating outside since he was a child, and we neglected to discipline him, that's why he doesn't know how to be polite..."

Lin Xiu smiled and said, "It's okay, children are like this, and I also came here from this time..."

Marquis Wu'an and his wife have three children.

In addition to sister Lingjun Lingyin, they also have a son.

This is normal. The powerful families in Great Xia may not have daughters, but they must not have sons. If the main wife cannot give birth to a son, they will take concubines until they give birth to a son. After all, they have titles to inherit.

The title cannot be passed on to a daughter. If there is no son, the family inheritance will be cut off.

The son of Marquis Wu'an is not as famous as his two older sisters.

Because he didn't awaken the different skills, but his martial arts talent is not bad. He has worshiped a martial arts expert as his teacher since he was a child, and has been practicing outside.

According to the etiquette, Lin Xiu will not go back until she has eaten in the Zhao Mansion. There is still some time before the luncheon, Marquis Wu An said to Zhao Lingyin: "Lingyin, take Lin Xiu for a walk in the mansion."

In fact, he should have asked Zhao Xuan to entertain Lin Xiu, but judging by his attitude towards Lin Xiu, it might be difficult for the two of them to become friends.

There was nothing to see in the Zhao residence, so Zhao Lingyin brought Lin Xiu to her small courtyard, looked into his eyes, and asked, "What does Ningxiangzhai mean?"

Lin Xiu explained: "Ningxiang Ningxiang, as the name suggests, is a place where aromas are condensed. How about it, isn't the name of the store not bad?"

Zhao Lingyin snorted coldly and said, "I think this Ning is Xue Ning'er's Ning, right?"

Lin Xiu asked suspiciously, "Isn't this a word?"

Zhao Lingyin glared at him and said, "Don't play dumb, you promised me that you would not get entangled with Xue Ning'er in the future, so what's going on?"

Lin Xiudao: "In the establishment of Ningxiangzhai, Miss Ning'er invested 1 taels of silver. She is one of the bosses behind the scenes. It's not too much to use her name as the name of the store?"

Zhao Lingyin said displeased: "You know she has ulterior motives for you, why do you still accept her money?"

Lin Xiudao: "Who would have trouble with money? Besides, do you think they are just investing in money? The promotion and management of the store also depend on them. The business of Ningxiangzhai can be as good as it is now. Anyone can do without it. I can't do without her..."

Zhao Lingyin didn't say anything else, just said: "I believe you have a sense of propriety, and you won't do anything to offend my sister."

When it comes to propriety, Lin Xiu naturally has the same propriety as Xue Ning'er.

But if there is a sense of proportion with Miss A Ke, it is indeed a bit unconscionable.

The round and white moon still appeared in his mind from time to time.

At this time, Zhao Xuan walked into the small courtyard and said to Lin Xiu: "Hey, you opened the Ningxiangzhai, just in time, you gave me a few bottles of perfume, I can use it..."

Zhao Lingyin glanced at him, frowned and said, "Zhao Xuan, don't be rude!"

Lin Xiu looked at the disdainful young man in front of her, as if looking at a fool.

Is it because he is Zhao Lingjun's younger brother that he can do whatever he wants?

The gift of Lingyin perfume was because Lingyin was kind to him.

To send Princess Minghe perfume, it was Lin Xiu who wanted to have a double cultivation with her, so he had to establish a good relationship with her.

Those who can take advantage of Lin Xiu are either those who are purely nice to him like Lingyin and the imperial concubine, or those who are like Princess Minghe and Lin Xiu has plans for her.

The boy in front of him obviously didn't touch any of them.

And he offended Lin Xiu just now.

Lin Xiu is very vengeful. Although due to some reasons, he can't report it face to face, but he will definitely find a chance.

If you offend him and want to go whoring for nothing, go ahead and dream.

Lin Xiu looked at him calmly and said, "It is true that I opened Ningxiangzhai, but why should I give it to you? You don't even want to call me brother-in-law."

"Brother-in-law?" The young man looked at Lin Xiu and said with a sneer, "You are also worthy of being my brother-in-law. Let me tell you, don't be complacent, my sister will not marry you!"

Zhao Lingyin's pretty face was as cold as ice, and she said coldly: "Zhao Xuan, I apologize!"

The young man said stubbornly: "I don't, he just isn't good enough for Eldest Sister, am I wrong!"

Zhao Lingyin had already raised his arm, but was held by Lin Xiu. Lin Xiu smiled and said, "Forget it, it's Chinese New Year's Eve, and besides, he's still a child..."

The fiancée hasn't seen her yet, but she's had a grudge with her brother-in-law first.

During the luncheon, Lin Xiu was sitting opposite him, and he stared at her countless times.

This marriage, except for the satisfaction of the dog emperor, was not blessed by most people.

After the luncheon, Lin Xiu bid farewell.

In the afternoon, he will also enter the palace to pay New Year greetings to the imperial concubine and empress.

It wasn't until after Lin Xiu left that Zhao Xuan looked at Marquis Wu An and said dissatisfiedly, "Father, grandfather has been dead for so long, do you really want to marry eldest sister to such a person according to the marriage contract back then?"

Marquis Wu An looked at him and asked, "Do you know what kind of person he is?"

Zhao Xuan was speechless for a while, but he still said: "In short, he is not worthy of my sister!"

Wu Anbo looked at him, and said in a deep voice: "You are not with us these years, you really don't understand any rules."

Zhao Lingyin also looked at him, and said coldly: "I haven't seen you in half a year, let me see how much your strength has improved..."

A bad premonition emerged in Zhao Xuan's heart, and he wanted to escape, but it was already too late.

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