Lin Xi turned around and saw a handsome man walking towards her. He was not as aloof as Chen Xun. There was a gentle temperament between his eyebrows, making him seem approachable and friendly.

This is Lin Xiu’s son Mei Yuanxi, who is a few years older than them and is often away from home.

Before he even walked in, Lin Xi nodded and said, "Hello, cousin."

They had met before in Yecheng, and even got along very well. He treated her much more intimately than anyone else in the Lin Mansion, and even had a quarrel with Lin Yuanyue. At that time, she thought he really favored her, so she developed a lot of brother-like dependence on him.

"Why do we feel so unfamiliar? Hasn't it been only two years since we last met?" Mei Yuanxi's smooth face was filled with a jade-like smile.

Lin Xi smiled faintly: "Cousin, why did you come out? Auntie shouldn't allow you to go out, right?"

The breeze floated the girl's pretty face, and his heart moved. He said gently: "I heard you coming just now. You sneaked out. Don't tell your mother. She will be unhappy if you tell her."

After saying that, he took a step forward and wanted to get closer to her, but Lin Xi avoided him without hesitation.

Mei Yuanxi was stunned and asked in confusion: "Cousin, what's wrong with you? What did I do wrong?"

Lin Xi, why are you becoming distant with me?

Logically speaking, she should be very happy to see me.

Lin Xi looked calm, raised her head slightly, looked at him, and replied softly: "Cousin, I am grown up now, and I have to avoid suspicion now. Someone asked me out today, so I'm leaving first."

She squatted down to salute, turned her back, and her face suddenly sank.

Originally, she thought that except for Lin Min, Mei Yuanxi was the only one who treated her sincerely in the entire Lin Mansion. But later, she was rejected by Chen Chu and met him again, and she trusted him.

And he actually wanted to take possession of me when I was at my most vulnerable.

She had always treated him as her brother, but he actually wanted her to fake her death in the Chen Mansion, become his mistress, and become his canary that he would never see in public again.

I felt disgusted from the first time I saw him, so disgusted that I wanted to slap him in the face and ask him if he was still a human being. But she is his sister, a sister!

Lin Xi bit her lips tightly. She didn't expect that after so long, the hatred in her heart still couldn't be easily wiped out. The corners of her mouth slowly rose. It doesn't matter. No one here can escape.

Only after she walked out of Lin Xiu's yard did she finally catch her breath. She didn't want to stay in the Lin Mansion anymore and wanted to escape from this cage. She walked all the way to her own yard and immediately told someone, "I'm going out. Today, no matter what, I'm going out."

Chunhua was also frightened when she saw Lin Xi like this. After all, one had to tell the parents before going out. But given the current situation in the Lin Mansion, if she went to tell Lin Hewen about this, she would definitely be reprimanded.

"Miss, wouldn't it be a bad idea to go out now? Why don't you wait a few days?" Chunhua advised.

Lin Xi suddenly calmed down, the dark clouds on her face dissipated, and the overwhelming hatred that had just risen up disappeared in an instant. She looked at Chunhua in front of her and asked softly: "Is Yueru okay? Is she still sick these days?"

As she spoke, Yue Ru took a few steps with her short legs and called out in a baby voice, "Big sister, I'm bringing little Ru Lai to see you."

Lin Xi's heart softened when she heard this. Seeing Yue Ru still able to move and jump, and then looking at Xiao Xiao Ru in her hand, she shook her head and said, "How can you hold a pastry and call her Xiao Xiao Ru?"

Yueru was always hungry, so after coming to her yard, she was reluctant to let go of the food. She always felt at ease only when she had food on her.

"Does your head still hurt today?" Lin Xi reached out and held her in his arms. He touched her forehead again to confirm that she was not feverish, and then asked, "Have you eaten today?"

"My head doesn't hurt anymore, and I've eaten." Lin Yueru answered seriously, her clear eyes blinking, and she asked childishly, "Can I go see my brother today?"

"I miss my brother."

Lin Yueru felt a little aggrieved when she said this, because she was always thinking about Lin Min.

Lin Xi nodded: "Okay, you go, and by the way, help your sister to keep an eye on whether your big brother has eaten well."

Chunhua gave a look and led Lin Yueru's maid to take her downstairs. When leaving, Yueru turned back and waved to Lin Xi.

Lin Xi propped up his head, looked at the scenery of the courtyard at the door, and couldn't help saying: "Since they are so afraid of him, why not let him be my target for the time being, and I will naturally become the only ceremonial guard for the Lin Mansion to turn things around now."

Chunhua glanced at Lin Xi blankly, not understanding the meaning of her words.

The weather was clear today, with not a single cloud in the sky. Occasionally, swallows would fly to the eaves of her yard, chirping and adding some vitality to the quiet yard.

Lin Xi chose a light pink cloud-patterned double-disc Qianshui skirt. She stood up and walked gracefully. The layered hems of her skirt moved like flowing water, outlining her slender waist perfectly.

Her black hair showed through, her skin was whiter than snow, and she was as beautiful as a newly painted picture of a beauty.

After Chunhua dotted the red mole between her eyebrows, she was completely stunned and said hesitantly, "Miss, your usual attire is too plain."

Her eyebrows curved, showing her tenderness and grace, and she was extremely beautiful.

Over the years, Lin Xi has always followed her grandfather's teachings, her behavior has not deviated from the etiquette of the boudoir, and even her dress has become more and more plain.

This not only met her grandfather's requirements, but also saved her a lot of trouble.

"Miss, you look really good now." Chunhua came back to her senses and praised her repeatedly, but she also said in confusion: "But who are you going to meet dressed like this?"

Lin Xi raised her red lips and said in a cold tone: "Go see Master Chen San."

"Ah?" Chunhua was stunned for a moment, and couldn't help but ask: "But is it not good to meet Mr. Chen San like this?"

Lin Xi turned around and looked at herself in the bronze mirror. She took a closer look and said, "What's wrong with that? Women dress up to please themselves."

After that, she deliberately went out through the small door without telling Lin Hewen. After going out of the small door, she stayed in the carriage and heard Chunhua say, "Miss, the maid has gone to the second young lady's yard."

Very good, now Lin Yuanyue should know the purpose of my going out.

She now wants to push them into a desperate situation and see the true face of the person behind them.

"Let's go." Lin Xi put down the hand that was holding up the curtain and placed it on his knees, "Let's go to Mr. Chen San's house."

Chunhua couldn't help asking, "Are we just going to come here like this? But will Mr. Chen San let us in?"

“Whether you can get in or not, you won’t know until you get in.”

Chunhua nodded: "Yes."

But she was still worried, what if Mr. Chen San didn't show up?

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