jdhmnovel Chapter 262 I didn't see Su's father
Chapter 262 I didn't see Su's father
The next day.
Xue Wen pulled Lin Shu to look at her again and again. Even after not seeing her for more than half a year, Xue Wen's longing for his daughter had not diminished in the slightest.
Little Lingyi nestled obediently in Xue Wen's arms, constantly clenching his little fists and stuffing them into his mouth.
Seeing Xue Wen raise his hand to stroke Lin Shu's eyebrows and eyes, he hurriedly took his drool-covered paw out of his mouth and reached towards Lin Shu, begging for a hug!
Seeing Lin Shu take her babbling younger brother, Xue Wen was about to make a joke when she suddenly appeared with lightning speed—
He reached out his drool-covered hand, held Lin Shu's face, grinned his toothless little mouth, and made a few "pop...pop..." sounds on her face, covering her face with saliva.
Lin Shu felt the stickiness on her face and stiffened for a moment, but she wasn't angry. She just gently patted his little bottom. Little Lingyi thought his sister was playing with him and affectionately rubbed against Lin Shu.
Xue Wen quickly took out a handkerchief, wet it, and first wiped Lin Shu's face. Then he gently poked his son's forehead, took his little hand, and wiped it while saying in an annoyed tone:
"You little brat, if I were your older sister, I'd beat you up!"
"Ah... Ee-ya..." The little guy let out a few dissatisfied cries, then pulled his hands back and shrank his little head into Lin Shu's arms.
Lin Shu chuckled; this child will definitely be a little drama queen when she grows up.
When Ling Huanan saw that Lin Shu's face was covered in spit, he was somewhat gloating; but when he thought that his own son had never spit on him, he couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy.
After spending some time with her family and finishing breakfast, Lin Shu, seeing that it was almost time, took the things she had prepared that morning and had the coachman drive her to the residence of Magistrate Xu.
At the residence of Magistrate Xu.
When Lin Shu arrived, besides Xu Jingyun waiting at the door, the most surprising thing was that Xu Yun actually came out to greet her personally.
"Lord Xu, I am ashamed to have kept you waiting." As soon as Lin Shu got off the carriage, she saw the middle-aged woman at the door. Judging from her attire, it was not difficult to guess her identity, so she quickly stepped forward and gave her a junior's greeting.
"Niece Lin Shu, there's no need for such formalities. Just call me Aunt Xu." Xu Yun appeared to be a very gentle and intellectual woman. To be noticed by someone as vain as Nangong Jin, her beauty was undeniable.
“Aunt Xu.” Lin Shu didn’t hesitate.
Xu Yun led the way inside with satisfaction, not forgetting to call out to Xu Jingyun: "Jing'er, bring your niece Shu inside for a chat."
Xu Jingyun responded, glancing teasingly at Lin Shu, who had a serious expression. She hadn't expected Lin Shu to be so likable.
After arriving at the mansion, Xu Yun treated them to fine wine and tea. During this time, he even sent Xu Jingyun out and had a long private chat with Lin Shu.
When they came out again, it was already lunchtime. After the three of them had eaten together, Lin Shu said goodbye, as she would be setting off back to the capital the next day. She also wanted to visit Su Mu's father at the Su residence in Yun County.
As Lin Shu's carriage gradually drove away, Xu Jingyun, with one arm around her mother, her chin slightly raised and her eyebrows sparkling with pride, said:
"How is it? Is your judgment satisfactory, son?"
Xu Yunrou smiled gently and nodded: "Humble and polite, and knows how to behave appropriately, how could I not be satisfied?"
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Lin Shu rode at full speed and finally arrived in Yun County as night fell. Without wasting a moment, she went straight to the Su residence according to her memory.
But when they arrived at the destination, the gate that should have had the plaque for "Su Residence" was now marked "Zhang Residence".
Lin Shu suppressed her doubts, got out of the car and knocked on the door. Two guards came out and said that the house had been sold to the Zhang family half a year ago. The Su family, who originally lived here, had moved to the prefectural city half a year ago so that their daughter could go to school.
After thanking her with a frown, Lin Shu had no choice but to return the way she came.
With her return date approaching and no results found, she had no choice but to ask around for help. In Mengzhou Prefecture, the only person who had ever crossed paths with Lin Shu was Xu Yun.
So, early the next morning...
Lin Shu then visited again at the appointed time.
"What's this, my niece Shu?" Xu Yun thought Lin Shu had come to pick up Xu Jingyun, and was a little surprised that she had come so early. Wasn't it said that they would set off at the end of the morning? At this time, Jing'er should still be doing her morning exercises.
"Aunt Xu." Lin Shu first gave a polite bow before explaining her purpose: "I have a favor to ask of you."
Xu Yun, puzzled, asked, "Please speak freely."
Although Lin Shu felt it was a bit strange to ask Xu Yun, her future father-in-law, to inquire about and look after her other father-in-law, she didn't show it on her face. Instead, she solemnly recounted the information she knew about the Su family.
Xu Yun listened to Lin Shu's narration, lowered his head and pondered for a moment before asking hesitantly, "Does this Su family you mentioned have a daughter named Su Yi?"
Lin Shu nodded, her gaze fixed on Xu Yun. Could it be that he knew something?
Xu Yun met her gaze and continued:
"If that's the case, I've heard about it before."
Your sister-in-law, Su Yi, is quite clever. Not only did she establish a relationship with the son of the newly appointed Prefect Du, but she also became an eighth-rank instructor in Mengzhou Prefecture despite only being a scholar.
"A Xiucai? An eighth-rank instructor?" Lin Shu frowned. Xiucai and Juren could naturally be granted official positions (of course, their families needed to have connections), but a Xiucai was at most a ninth-rank clerk. How could he be promoted two ranks in a row?
Xu Yun noticed her doubts, and understandingly explained:
"This is all thanks to her brother and sister-in-law. I heard that her brother and sister-in-law are named Gu Qing. Although he is only a seventh-rank county magistrate, he was the first in the second class of the imperial examination last year and was awarded the title of Chuanlu."
Prefect Du valued her future prospects, so he did her a favor and even arranged a marriage between them...
However, if that old fellow Duran knew that you were also Su Yi's brother and sister-in-law, he probably wouldn't have given you just a position as an eighth-rank instructor!
After speaking, Xu Yun seemed to have thought of something, and a hint of playfulness appeared on his gentle face as he chuckled twice.
Lin Shu did not respond. These local officials were all like this; the other party had neither offended her nor affected her own interests, so she had no intention of getting involved. Her immediate concern was still Su's father.
"Does Aunt Xu know where the Su residence is located now?"
Xu Yun shook his head: "I have no idea about that. It's strange, your husband is also from the Su family. Doesn't the Su family only have one husband, a daughter, and a son, and two siblings?"
But none of that matters. When I encounter Prefect Du during my shift, I will certainly inquire about it. I will also keep inquiries for you in my spare time, and if I have any news, I will definitely send it to you.”
"In that case, thank you very much, Aunt Xu." Lin Shu bowed and thanked her. After hearing Xu Yun's words, she was also quite puzzled, but she did not think of anything else, only assuming that Su's father and mother had already divorced.
Xu Yun waved his hand and led Lin Shu to Xu Jingyun's courtyard, intending to let the two younger women develop a relationship.
Unbeknownst to them, Su's father, who had already divorced, was now bedridden in a secluded courtyard, a far cry from the quick-tempered and cheerful man Lin Shu had first met.
His business was doing well, but for some reason, someone kept trying to suppress him, and he ended up losing everything...
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