readytorunbook Chapter 203 One Lin Lili left, and another Lin Jiao arrived.
Chapter 203 One Lin Lili left, and another Lin Jiao arrived.
Su Yinyin smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for your hard work, Jin."
Su Yinyin's smile was as warm as a spring breeze, and her eyes were full of sincerity!
The old man shook his head: "Miss, what are you saying? It is my honor to work for you."
After the two had breakfast, Su Yinyin took Lao Yi to the Duke's Mansion.
Today is New Year's Eve, and there is a palace banquet to attend at noon. So Su Yinyin went to the Duke's Mansion early in the morning to pay New Year's respects to her maternal grandmother, uncle, and aunt.
Upon arriving at the Duke's Mansion, Su Yinyin and Lao Yi had just stepped through the gates when the courtyard was filled with the joyful laughter of children, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere.
When Su Yinyin's maternal grandmother saw her, the old lady's face beamed with joy, and she hurried towards Su Yinyin. "Yinyin's here! Let your grandmother take a good look at you."
Su Yinyin stepped forward and curtsied: "Grandmother, Yinyin wishes you a Happy New Year. May you enjoy good health and longevity in the new year."
Su Yinyin's movements were elegant and dignified, and her voice was clear and melodious.
"Good child, get up quickly." Grandmother smiled so much that her eyes narrowed into slits, and she held Su Yinyin's hand with great affection.
Her uncle and aunt also came over, and Su Yinyin bowed to them to wish them a Happy New Year.
Before long, Li Yanche, Li Lan, Su Yue, Su Nian'an and others arrived at the old lady's courtyard.
When Bao Bao and Xiao Xiao saw Su Yin Yin, they ran happily towards her. Su Yin Yin squatted down and gently opened her arms to welcome them.
"Mom, Auntie," two childish voices called out at the same time.
"Baby, Xiaoxiao, did you miss Mommy/Auntie?" Su Yinyin's face was filled with a happy smile as she kissed Baby and Xiaoxiao's cheeks, her eyes brimming with love.
Baby and Xiaoxiao answered in unison, "Yes!"
Everyone couldn't help but smile at this heartwarming scene.
"Don't stand there, come inside and sit down," the old lady said with a smile, her tone warm and friendly.
Everyone went inside, and the atmosphere inside was harmonious and joyful.
"Yinyin, how have you been lately?" Li Yanche's gaze remained fixed on Su Yinyin, his eyes filled with concern.
Su Yinyin smiled and replied, "Everything is fine. How about my cousin?"
Li Yanche said, "Everything is going well for me too."
At this moment, Xiaoxiao leaned close to Su Yinyin and whispered, "Auntie, I heard the palace banquet is very lively."
Xiaoxiao's face was filled with excitement and curiosity.
Su Yinyin smiled and gently pinched her nose, her eyes full of doting: "Little girl, you just love excitement."
Everyone sat together, chatting intimately. Just then, a little maid ran in: "Madam, Miss, Cousin, the pastries prepared by the kitchen are ready."
The little maid was panting as she ran, her face beaming with happiness.
Everyone enjoyed the delicious pastries. Looking at this heartwarming scene, Su Yinyin felt incredibly warm inside.
After a while, Su Yinyin said, "Grandmother, Uncle, Aunt, Yinyin has prepared some gifts."
Su Yinyin had a sweet smile on her face and her eyes were full of anticipation.
Aunt said, "Yinyin, you've come all this way, why bring any gifts? There's no need for such formalities among family."
My aunt waved her hand with a smile, her tone warm and friendly.
Su Yinyin smiled and said, "This is just a small token of my appreciation."
Just as Su Yinyin took her cloth bag out of her bosom.
A maidservant entered, bowed respectfully, and cautiously asked the old lady, "Madam, Madam, Miss Lin said she wants to wish you a Happy New Year. What do you think?"
The old lady frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, and then made a decision: "Please let her in."
Su Yinyin wondered, who is this Miss Lin? Could she be Lin Lili?
A moment later, Miss Lin, Lin Jiao, walked in with light steps. Her brocade dress was gorgeous and dazzling, but her expression carried a hint of arrogance that was hard to detect.
She first bowed respectfully to the old lady, and then slightly bowed to the others.
When his gaze fell on Su Yinyin, a hint of jealousy flashed in his eyes.
"Madam, Happy New Year! This is a gift I brought especially for you." Lin Jiao had a sweet smile on her face and her voice was clear and melodious.
The old lady smiled and agreed. Then, Lin Jiao walked to Li Yanche's side as if on purpose and said in a sweet voice, "Brother Yanche, it's been a long time."
Lin Jiao's eyes were filled with admiration, and her voice was soft and affected.
Li Yanche simply nodded politely. Li Lan quietly tugged at Su Yinyin's sleeve and whispered, "Sister, she is Lin Lili's younger sister, Lin Jiao."
"Oh, Lin Lili is gone?" Su Yinyin asked.
"They left, but another one came," Li Lan pouted, looking disgusted.
Li Lan's words piqued Su Yinyin's curiosity, so she asked again, "Lin Lili just left willingly like that? Was your brother her target?"
Li Lan glanced at Lin Jiao and then said in a low voice, "She has done something so despicable, yet she still has the nerve to stay here. Even if she's shameless, my mother wouldn't dare keep her in the manor."
Upon hearing this, Su Yinyin exclaimed, "It seems she used...!"
Li Lan understood what Su Yinyin meant and immediately nodded. It meant that Su Yinyin was right.
Just as the two were whispering to each other, Lin Jiao walked up to Su Yinyin and Li Lan.
Lin Jiao wore a fake smile, her eyes filled with inquiry, and asked, "Lanlan, what are you two talking about? You seem to be having a great time?"
"There are some private matters I cannot disclose at this time," Li Lan said coldly and distantly.
Seeing this, Lin Jiao wasn't angry. She then looked at Su Yinyin and asked, feigning concern, "You must be Su Yue's older sister, right? You're very beautiful."
A hint of jealousy flashed in Lin Jiao's eyes, but she uttered flattering words.
Su Yinyin raised an eyebrow slightly, her expression calm, her tone neither humble nor arrogant, and gave a polite smile: "Miss Lin, you're too kind. You look radiant today."
Lin Jiao smiled and said, "Miss Su, you flatter me. It's nothing."
Seeing that Su Yinyin and Li Lan were unwilling to acknowledge her, Lin Jiao's expression changed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "I've heard that Miss Su is renowned in the capital. May I ask what makes her so special?"
However, Lin Jiao's tone carried a hint of provocation and jealousy.
Su Yinyin chuckled lightly: "Miss Lin, you flatter me. I'm just an ordinary person, nothing special."
Actually, Lin Jiao had only been there for two days and didn't know the full extent of Su Yinyin's situation.
She saw Su Yue and Su Nian'an celebrating the New Year with their families at the Duke's mansion. After spending some money to inquire about their situation, she learned...
The two twin sisters, one with her child and the other with her husband, moved into the Duke's mansion.
How dare they move in? Don't they even know their place? They're utterly shameless.
Then, they learned that they had an older sister who became pregnant out of wedlock and gave birth to that bastard child named Bao Bao.
Today, upon meeting their elder sister, a woman of breathtaking beauty and noble bearing, Lin Jiao felt an immense sense of crisis.
Seeing Li Yanche and Li Lan protecting Su Yue and the others so much, Lin Jiao felt angry.
Lin Jiao's eyes darted around, and she said sarcastically, "Miss Su, isn't it a bit against the rules to bring a child to live in the Duke's mansion?"
Lin Jiao's eyes were filled with malice, and her tone was sharp and sarcastic.
"Miss Lin, what makes you say that? I am related to the Duke's family by blood. How can you say that I am not following the rules?" Su Yinyin's face instantly turned gloomy, and her eyes were filled with anger.
"Lin Jiao, stop talking nonsense!" Li Lan shouted at Lin Jiao, her face flushed with anger.
Lin Jiao persisted, saying, "I'm just telling the truth, Miss Su, please don't be angry."
At this moment, Li Yanche spoke up: "Miss Lin, Yinyin, Yueyue, and Nian'an are all my cousins. They can stay if they want. I hope Miss Lin will be careful with her words."
Li Yanche's voice was deep and serious, his eyes filled with warning.
Lin Jiao's face immediately turned awkward, and she forced a smile, saying, "Brother Yan Che, I'm just concerned about the reputation of the Duke's Mansion."
Lin Jiao's smile froze as she tried to defend herself.