In late autumn, Beijing will experience drizzle from time to time.
Si Ning didn't like the weather very much. It was drizzling and it was humid everywhere.
She asked Qiu Ju to light the stove first to drive away the moisture.
Xiaobai and Xiaoxiao were also lying at her feet, obviously not moving as much as she was.
It was at this time that the British father-in-law came to visit the old lady at Ning'an Marquis Mansion.
Ever since Lu Hanxiao fell into coma, there have been very few distinguished guests visiting the Lu family.
Even though he woke up later, most of the time he came to visit Lu Hanxiao and Si Ning, and Mrs. Lu's situation did not improve.
She was resentful in her heart, so she allowed Li Xutang to scheme against Si Ning.
Now that she heard that the British princess-in-law came to visit her, the old lady's mind became active again.
Although the British father has no real power, fortunately he is of high family status and can be related to their family. The Lu family may not always be in poverty in the future.
"Go and ask Ling'er to come and serve you."
She put all her hopes on Lu Qingling, and Lu Qingling's marriage was her last bargaining chip.
Lu Qingling came to serve the old lady, and the old lady warned her repeatedly.
"The British princess will be here soon. You have to be smart. She still has two bastards who are not married. This is an opportunity."
Lu Qingling's expression changed, but it didn't matter.
The British princess-in-law whom the old lady met in the middle hall was accompanied by Lu Qingling, and she did not even call Li Xutang.
The British princess was also a well-rounded lady. She chatted with the old lady for a while before getting down to business.
"The old lady must have heard about my family's affairs. My confused brother-in-law lost a child when he was young and has not found it yet. Although my mother-in-law's family is not high-ranking, the family is still in some good circumstances. If If we can find that child, everything in my parents’ family will belong to that child.”
The old lady heard about this. It was considered a big event in the capital recently.
The storyteller in the teahouse kept talking for several days, and the old lady finally realized that the British father-in-law’s natal brother was just a lost child who had never been found again.
"It's not easy for your siblings either." The old lady said.
The British duchess nodded, and when she spoke sadly, she used a handkerchief to wipe the tears from her eyes.
"To be honest with the old lady, my brother and sister-in-law are very stubborn. I said that I would adopt a child in the clan, but they were unwilling. I don't want my mother's family to have no descendants, so I really want to find this child. I I know a lot of people, please help me pay attention. I heard that the child is in the capital, but I don’t know if she fell into a small door or which house she is in. Anyway, I want to find her."
The old lady understood that the British father-in-law was ill and sought medical treatment indiscriminately. She hoped that everyone would help her brother find a child.
"Who else's house did you go to? I've already recorded it."
"After visiting several houses, I will go to the next one after coming to your place. Madam, you must help me with this. If I find the child, I will definitely thank you."
The British father-in-law made a heavy promise, and the old lady would do her best to handle this matter.
She did not mention Lu Qingling's marriage rashly. She chatted with the British father-in-law for a few more words and then sent her out of the house.
After all the previous events, the old lady became more and more cautious, and she asked her people to go out and investigate.
When the following people came back, they reported the investigation to her.
"There is indeed such a thing. The British princess visited several mansions before coming to us, and then went to the home of the Minister of Rites."
The old lady waved her hand to let people leave first. She searched for candidates in her mind based on what the British lady-in-law just said.
…
Lu Qingling was very worried after leaving the old lady's yard.
She had never seen Han Liangan again since the last incident at the Princess's Courtyard.
With her current status, it is really difficult for her to meet the prince.
She could only wait for Han Liangan to come to her, but this was too passive.
What if time passes and he forgets about himself?
Although she was valued by the old lady, the old lady's status was not even as good as that of Si Ning, so she could not help her.
Si Ning has so many grievances with her mother, so he may not help her.
Lu Qingling felt that she should find a more powerful backer, and she thought of Sun Moran.
"She has a big grudge with Si Ning, but it's not easy for her to take advantage of it."
Lu Qingling hesitated again, feeling very melancholy as she walked on the road.
The silent night amplified many sounds to the extreme, just like her hesitation at the moment.
She didn't know where to go, but found herself in an abandoned yard.
Lu Qingling was about to turn around and go back, but heard intermittent sounds coming from the yard.
Occasionally, servants would fight over food, but Lu Qingling didn't want to worry about such things.
If the water is too clear, there will be no fish, and she knows this better.
But gradually the sound became louder and louder, and there were also men's vulgar yelling and cursing.
The familiar voice made Lu Qingling stop in her tracks.
Her body was a little stiff, and her toes turned back again.
Her father scolded his servants in the deserted yard. Why?
But the closer I got, the more I realized that it didn't seem to be the case.
In addition to his father's scolding, there were also women's cries and some happy sounds.
Lu Qingling was dumbfounded. Her father was not scolding his servants, but...
This realization made Lu Qingling's head freeze for a moment, and when she realized what was happening, the voices inside had stopped.
There was a gap left in the courtyard door. Lu Qingling didn't want to see it, but she couldn't help it.
She couldn't see Lu Zhiyuan from this angle, but she could see the woman.
There was a red crescent-shaped birthmark on the woman's back, which was very obvious.
Lu Qingling wanted to leave, but she couldn't take her eyes away from the birthmark on the woman.
What came to mind were the words of the British duchess in the afternoon.
"That child has a crescent birthmark on his back. It's fiery red. Not many people have birthmarks like this. It's easy to recognize."
Lu Qingling covered her mouth in shock. If this woman was the child the British father-in-law mentioned...then the British father-in-law owed her a huge favor.
This kindness was enough for her to get close to Han Liangan and marry him.
Lu Qingling walked into the door and pushed it open, surprising the two disheveled people in the yard.
…
Just as Si Ning was about to go to bed, Qiu Ju knocked on the door and walked in.
"Madam, it's done. The young lady discovered it."
Si Ning was a little surprised, "Lu Qingling is lucky."
Si Ning originally thought that the old lady would be the one to find him, but he didn't want Lu Qingling to get there first.
"It doesn't matter, it's the same for everyone. Go to bed early. You should be busy tomorrow morning."
