After my rebirth, I was the most favored person in Beijing

"It's about your second sister. I heard she had a miscarriage."

The smile on Lin Xi's lips disappeared. She didn't know about this matter. "When did it happen?"

Shen Qingran sat with her by the window, looking into Lin Xi's calm eyes, and then said, "Not long ago, this child was sent to the hospital for investigation by Concubine Ruan. I'm afraid she is living a life worse than death in the Ninth Prince's mansion now."

"Hmm." Lin Xi didn't react much. He picked up the teacup and took a sip.

"At the beginning, I saw that she was not a simple person. I didn't expect that she would fall into the hands of Concubine Ruan. But I don't know why Concubine Ruan had to target Miss Lin Er so much."

"No matter what, all of this is her own choice. It can be said that she has brought this upon herself. In order to climb up the social ladder and snatch the marriage of her best friend, she took the initiative to get involved with the Ninth Prince. Isn't all of this her own choice?"

There was a sigh in Shen Qingran's tone, and she continued:

"What's so good about that man!"

Lin Xi shook his head, "You can't say that."

The man she was talking about was a royal descendant. No matter how many emotions she had, she could not show them all.

"As for you, you should have told me about your affairs with the prince." Lin Xi held the round fan in her hand, and gently shook it with her wrist. She smiled and asked, "What do you think about this matter?"

"Mother, not letting me go out these days is to let me reject this disaster." Shen Qingran's expression became much more solemn. She held Lin Xi's hand tightly and said, "You don't know one thing. His Majesty has decided to let Chen Xun be the regent."

Lin Xi looked at her face and was surprised.

Just like in his previous life, he hoped to have a successful career in the government.

But I didn’t expect that this life would go by so fast.

"The meaning of this matter is self-evident, but Concubine Ruan has already started to fight for that position. No one knows what His Majesty means." Shen Qingran said this, his expression became worried, "Moreover, the prince, is he interested in me, or the Zhenguo Mansion behind me?"

"My family is high-class, but I am not the only one who can marry into the royal family. Because of my body, many people have avoided me. The prince has only just come out to show his affection to me. How can I dare to accept it?"

Lin Xi naturally understood her concerns. She regarded the fate of the Shen family as three times more important than her own. She couldn't let this poison a future full of dangers.

"The Shen family has been generals for generations, and their military achievements were earned on the battlefield, with real swords and guns. If I marry the prince, can Your Majesty be assured?" Shen Qingran analyzed the pros and cons in a serious manner. She continued, "If I want to marry the prince, then the Shen family must hand over the military power. Look at the queen, isn't she a living example?"

As soon as these words came out, the two looked at each other in bewilderment, and couldn't help but think of the Queen's maternal family.

The reason why the queen has been living in seclusion in Kunning Palace is because her mother's family was once a powerful aristocratic family, commanding a large number of troops in Kyoto and even having marriages with other aristocratic families in Kyoto. It goes without saying how deeply rooted they are.

However, after the crown prince was appointed, the queen's maternal family members either died or were deposed.

Up to now, there is only one side branch left, supporting itself independently, and it has long lost its former glory in the court.

It is impossible for Shen Qingran to let the current Shen family become like the Queen's mother's family.

"I never aspired to that position. It doesn't mean anything to me."

Lin Xi listened to her words and realized that she was more fresh than anyone else, "I understand, but I'm afraid that if the decree is issued, you can't refuse it."

Shen Qingran said immediately: "That's fine, my mother has already found a marriage for me, and it's with my cousin."

"How are the people?" Lin Xi asked anxiously.

As the two chatted to this point, Chunhua asked at the door: "Miss, Miss Xun Shan'er is here."

Lin Xi's expression turned colder, and he said bluntly: "Just tell me, someone is here, it's inconvenient."

But how could Xun Shan'er miss this opportunity? She rushed in directly, tried to please Lin Xi carefully, and said, "Miss Lin, I made this for you myself."

She placed the sachet she had made on the table and looked eagerly at the woman next to Lin Xi.

It turns out that all the nobles in the capital are so good-looking.

Seeing her uninvited behavior, Lin Xi frowned slightly and began to say to her: "Miss Xun, why did you come to my place instead of taking a good rest in your own guest room?"

Even though she said there was someone there and it was inconvenient, she still came in anyway.

I underestimated her courage and greed.

How could Lin Xi not see the desire in her eyes for the jewelry on her body and this room?

Even though she hid these desires very well, she was just like the Lin Yuanyue of the past, well-behaved and obedient, staying quietly by your side, but she was very greedy.

Want everything.

I want to step on you and climb up.

"I don't know anyone in the Lin Mansion, and I thought Miss Lin doesn't have anyone around her and must be lonely, so we can talk together." Xun Shan'er lowered her head, and tears were about to fall as she said this.

Shen Qingran had never seen such a scene. After all, in the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, there would never be a woman with such false words and expressions. Even if there was one, she would have been sent away early by her mother, and she had never even seen her face.

"Miss Xun, I haven't said a few words yet you're crying. What's wrong? Are you annoyed that I'm rude to you?" Lin Xi asked.

Xun Shan'er quickly shook her head and waved her hands, "Of course not, of course not, how dare Shan'er!"

"Of course you don't dare. You are now supported by the Lin family. Do you still want to show off here with the eldest lady? Look at what you look like." Chunhua spoke without saving any face for her.

When Xun Shan'er heard this, tears immediately fell from her eyes. She cried and said, "You, you, you...how can you say such a thing?"

"Chunhua, that's how she speaks. Miss Xun, I have guests here. Please go down first!" Lin Xi spoke to her in a calm voice.

But Xun Shan'er looked helpless and frightened, covering her face, and ran out crying.

Seeing this, Shen Qingran couldn't help but widen his eyes and asked, "How many weirdos have you found in your own home?"

"I didn't find this person." Lin Xi's tone became a little helpless, "It was my second uncle who came back and brought back his adopted daughter."

"Speaking of which, how many days can you stay at home?" Shen Qingran's expression was bright, and his tone became a little warmer. He said, "I was thinking that we should go out for an outing these few days, taking my brother and my cousin with us. You decide who you want to take out."

Lin Xi nodded, "Okay!"

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The day before the outing, Lin Xi followed the address given by Liuyun and went to find Liuyun's family first.

On the way, she also visited Jiang Zhong, who had been secretly protecting her.

Jiang Zhong often stays in his own gambling house, so it is easy to find him.

Lin Xi directly asked Chunhua to call out Jiang Zhong who was gambling in the casino. She held an umbrella and stood under the willow tree outside the door. The sunlight fell on her, casting a golden glow on her body.

When Jiang Zhong saw Lin Xi coming to find him, he was stunned. He was a big and strong man and didn't know what to say. The first time he saw her, he exposed his identity.

"Miss Lin, I am not Mr. Chen's man."

Lin Xi couldn't help but chuckle, and even Chunhua couldn't help but complain, "How could anyone introduce himself like this right away, Mr. Jiang?" Her voice was full of sarcasm.

Jiang Zhong felt embarrassed. He scratched his head and asked curiously, "Miss Lin, how did you know that I belong to the Third Master?"

Lin Xi smiled and said, "Just the first time."

"Ah!" Jiang Zhongke didn't expect that he would be exposed so quickly, but seeing that Lin Xi came to find her on her own, he must have come to find her for something, so he asked: "What's the matter?"

Lin Xi nodded and took out a piece of paper. "Go find the people on this paper and tell me their whereabouts."

"I will tell the Third Master about this."

There was a hint of hesitation in Jiang Zhong's eyes, fearing that she would not agree.

Lin Xi nodded.

Seeing her nod, Jiang Zhong took her note and said, "Then I, Jiang Zhong, will accept this matter."

After doing this, Lin Xi set off for the suburbs that Shen Qingran mentioned.

The mountains and rivers are undulating, and clouds and mist shroud the mountainside like the breath of a giant dragon, slowly rising upwards.

Lin Xi called Xie Fangyan, and the two met at a fork in the road.

Xie Fangyan hadn't been seen for a long time, and his aura was much calmer. His face was very cold, which made it easy for people to mistake him for someone who was extremely difficult to approach.

Lin Xi saw him wearing a light-colored robe, standing straight like a pine tree in the pavilion, without looking around.

With his serious look, he looks just like a younger version of my grandfather.

The carriage stopped.

Lin Xi lifted the car curtain and called out crisply:

"cousin."

Xie Fangyan raised his head, his face showing no expression, his eyes moved slightly, "Do you have to go out today?"

Hearing this sentence again, Lin Xi couldn't help but think of when she was little, no one in the Xie family actually liked her, except for her grandfather who was relatively nice to her, and Xie Fangyan.

However, Xie Fangyan was not well-liked in the Xie family. He was too rigid in character, so many people suffered at his hands.

I was punished by him several times as well.

However, no one talked to her during that period of time. She was really lonely and could only talk to Xie Fangyan.

After talking so much, Xie Fangyan finally showed some signs of relaxation.

He had asked this question before when she begged him to go out with her.

Lin Xi nodded, his eyes brightening slightly.

Xie Fangyan walked straight towards Lin Xi's carriage, bent down and got in, sat aside, with his hands on his knees. Even his sitting posture was very correct and he was always meticulous.

"Cousin, would you like some oranges?" Lin Xi took out an orange.

Xie Fangyan shook his head, "You can't eat in the car."

The Xie family had an almost strict code of conduct, and Xie Fangyan had never violated it, except when accompanying him out.

Lin Xi nodded and didn't force him.

The place Shen Qingran found was a picturesque place with mountains and rivers. A group of people built a small courtyard in a large bamboo forest and placed tables and chairs in the courtyard.

Shen Qingran and Shen Renzhang arrived here early.

Shen Renzhang was still a little nervous. After all, he had been thinking about Miss Lin for a long time.

Shen Qingran had already seen what his elder brother was thinking. Seeing him so nervous that he was flustered, he moved closer to him and whispered, "Brother, what do you think of my arrangement?"

Shen Renzhang smiled and said, "Thank you, little sister. Thank you very much."

Shen Qingran quickly took advantage of the situation and said, "In that case, can you help me?"

She looked in the direction of her cousin. She didn't care about her cousin at all. He was pretending to be polite, but he was actually very dark inside.

"I'm afraid I can't help you with this matter. You also know what I'm thinking now..."

When the two of them had said this, Lin Xi and Xie Fangyan got out of the car.

Neither of them expected that Lin Xi would appear here with a man they had never seen before.

Shen Renzhang's expression changed, and he immediately recognized who the person Lin Xi brought was.

"This is her cousin!"

Shen Renzhang's tone of voice changed.

Shen Qingran didn't expect that Lin Xi would bring him here.

I thought it would be someone from the Lin Mansion.

Seeing her elder brother looking like he was facing a great enemy, she fanned the flames and said, "I think this man has an immortal look and is much more handsome than you, elder brother."

Shen Renzhang was greatly shocked when he heard this.

Shen Qingran smiled and went to pick up Lin Xi. She curiously asked about Xie Fangyan and asked bluntly, "Lin Xi, who is this person?"

"I'm Xie Fangyan." Xie Fangyan stretched out his hand and bowed. His movements were appropriate, especially his bow, which made everyone around him feel pleasing to the eye. This must have been the result of hard work since childhood, and it was not achieved overnight.

Shen Qingran couldn't help but sweat for her. She pulled Lin Xi inside and said to her, "My eldest brother is here too. He is looking forward to this outing."

When the wind blows, the bamboo forest makes a rustling sound.

Lin Xi's clothes were blown in one direction, and bamboo leaves fell from the sky.

Lin Xi squatted down in front of Shen Renzhang, bowed, smiled gently, and said, "My little girl, meet Master Shen."

Her voice is soothing and pleasant to the ears.

Shen Renzhang came out quickly and returned the greeting, "Miss Lin."

He seemed to be free and unrestrained, but in front of Lin Xi, he became restrained.

"Thank you, sir."

"Master Shen."

The two of them had actually met once before.

However, that time, Shen Renzhang had an impression of Xie Fangyan.

"Mr. Xie's poem is very well done." Shen Renzhang couldn't help but exclaim in praise.

Shen Qingran continued, "If even my eldest brother says so, Mr. Xie, your article is really well done."

"You are good at complimenting."

Lin Xi said with a smile.

Shen Qingran quickly explained: "It's not a compliment, my eldest brother has praised two people, one is your cousin, and the other is Master Chen Xun."