Cypress Boat Floating

Chapter 263 Game

The summer is hot, the sun is scorching, and it seems to burn the whole earth. The air is filled with a hot breath, making people feel extremely stuffy. The cicadas are chirping one after another, as if telling the unbearable heat of summer.

Ye Jianqing felt as if she was in a steamer, sweating all over, and feeling a little dizzy. She seemed to hear Lu Ciqiu's voice, but she was not sure if he really said anything. Maybe it was because she didn't dare to listen deep down.

"You want to save her." Lu Ci Qiu's tone was not a question, but a firm statement. He knew Ye Jianqing's thoughts very well, otherwise she would not have told him so much, let alone go around asking for information. Ye Jianqing stood silently, her lips tightly closed, without saying a word. However, her small action did not escape Lu Ci Qiu's eyes. He smiled slightly, with a hint of tenderness and pampering in his eyes:

"My second brother always told me that if I want to do something, I should do it, and he would create all the conditions for me. Now, I want to pass this on to you too. You don't have to worry about anything, just go ahead and do what you want to do. No matter what difficulties you encounter, don't worry, because I am by your side. I will overcome all difficulties for you and create the best conditions for you."

The damn cicadas were still chirping tirelessly, making a harsh and noisy sound that made people upset. However, in such a noisy environment, Lu Ci Qiu's words were like a clear spring, clearly reaching Ye Jianqing's ears. She turned around in surprise, her eyes fixed on him. That seemingly absurd promise actually exuded an irresistible attraction at this moment.

Ye Jianqing knew that she was no longer the innocent girl. She thought she was mature and rational enough and would not be easily fooled by sweet words. But at this moment, she was intoxicated by it, as if she was being pulled by an invisible force. She couldn't help but laugh. The smile was light and gentle. Although the sound was not loud, it was like a summer breeze blowing through her heart. At this moment, in this hot and unbearable summer with cicadas chirping, her mind, which had always been confused and unenlightened, seemed to crack slightly, and a ray of light came in. She seemed to begin to understand something she had never understood before.

"I want to save her!" Ye Jianqing said firmly. Suddenly, she felt that the temperature around her seemed to be no longer so hot and unbearable. Perhaps because of some change in her state of mind, her feelings about the surroundings also changed subtly.

"Okay, I'll help you." Lu Ci Qiu nodded. He knew very well that with Ye Jianqing's personality, he would definitely help others. In this way, they had another little secret in common. And it was because of this little secret that the relationship between the two of them took a step further without them realizing it. Lu Ci Qiu felt this subtle change the most profoundly.

Let's talk about the eldest daughter of the Lin family, Lin Ruoyun. She is tall and slender, like a beautiful jade sculpture. That standard oval face, there is nothing particularly outstanding, but every part is just right, with bright eyes and white teeth, the whole person exudes a gentle and moving temperament.

As the eldest daughter of the Lin family, she has been learning traditional culture such as "Female Virtue" and "Female Precepts" since she was young, and she is extremely proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. Especially her deft hands, her embroidery skills are unparalleled. At this moment, Ye Jianqing is wearing a handkerchief embroidered by Lin Ruoyun herself. On this white handkerchief, there are two small and exquisite mandarin ducks embroidered, their fur is bright and vivid, as if they will walk out of the handkerchief at any time. The rippling water pattern is just like the real water surface. Since getting this handkerchief, Ye Jianqing has been fond of it and has always carried it with him.

Ye Jianqing followed Lin Ruoyun today and found out that she had been secretly embroidering handkerchiefs and selling them in other shops to earn some money for her sister's schooling. Although she had attracted many customers with her clever embroidery skills over the years, no one had ever found her because she had never shown her true face.

If Ye Jianqing hadn't suddenly wanted to go to the Lin Mansion today, and if he hadn't felt sorry for Lin Ruoyun and wanted to follow her, she probably wouldn't have known about this.

Now that the Lin family is declining, the second young master of the Lin family seems unable to take on the responsibility of managing household affairs. If Lin Fanmao had been a little wiser and treated Lin Ruoyun and her younger sister well, perhaps with Lin Ruoyun's ability, she might really be able to support the Lin family, which is on the verge of ruin. Unfortunately... Unfortunately, Lin Ruoyun's stepmother is too narrow-minded and can't even accommodate two girls.

Lu Ci Qiu frowned, and kept pinching his fingers on his right hand, as if he was calculating something. After a while, he said, "After the New Year, a new round of imperial merchant competition will begin. If the Lin family cannot produce high-quality fabrics that will impress people in this competition, I am afraid they will really lose to the competitors coming from Jiangnan."

Ye Jianqing seemed quite calm. She picked up a leaf and fiddled with it in her hand, expressing her opinion: "The Lin family has been living off their old capital for many years, but they do have certain connections and foundations in the palace. If they fight for it with all their strength, they may not have no chance of winning."

However, at this moment, Lu Ci Qiu suddenly asked a question: "So what do you think of Lin Ruoyun?"

Ye Jianqing was slightly stunned, and after thinking for a moment, he replied: "From what I have learned so far, Lin Ruoyun is friendly and has a strong character. Over the years, despite being oppressed by her stepmother, she has always been thinking about making money to support her sister's education. She is undoubtedly a smart person."

Lu Ci Qiu's tone changed again, "Lin Fanmao is a person I always dislike. He looks sarcastic and mean, and he is also the same in his behavior and actions. He is cunning and changeable, sophisticated and smooth, a little clever but not much. I guess he is just a dog in the hands of others. If such a dog is left outside, if he wants to harm someone, it is not impossible for him to do it with his ability. People like him must not be allowed to sit in their current position for too long."

Ye Jianqing finally understood the deep meaning of Lu Ciqiu's words. The clothes and fabrics in the palace were basically supplied by Lin's textiles. If someone wanted to tamper with these things, it would be easy. And if Lin Fanmao was really on the side of the prince, who would he most likely harm? The answer was obvious, it must be the concubine who was in opposition to the queen.

"Do you want Lin Ruoyun to be the head of the Lin family?" Ye Jianqing asked doubtfully.

Lu Ci Qiu's mouth corners slightly raised, his eyes sparkling, and he said with a smile: "If Lin Ruoyun is smart enough, then this is not a bad idea. Moreover, once she controls Lin's Textile, it will also be beneficial to us. Haven't you been thinking about how to open a restaurant in the capital? If Lin Ruoyun is really good at business, you can entrust her to manage the restaurant affairs, and you only need to provide the funds."

Ye Jianqing frowned, looking worried: "However, Lin Ruoyun may not agree to this."

Lu Ci Qiu did not respond, but just stared at her quietly. Indeed, the reason why he nodded and agreed to let Ye Jianqing risk exposing himself to rescue Lin Ruoyun was simply because he saw Lin Ruoyun's special identity. Lin's Textile, what a big board, although Lin Fanmao does not know how to run it, but after so many years, no matter how Lin Fanmao squandered it, now there is still a large part left, and just relying on this large part of the hall is enough for the Lin family to live for three lifetimes.

Of course, this was only based on Lu Ci Qiu's guesses and inferences about Lin Ruoyun. After all, he had never met Lin Ruoyun before and knew nothing about her character, let alone whether she understood the way of business. All he knew about her was what he heard from Ye Jianqing. If she knew nothing about this, then all his plans and intentions would come to nothing and he would have no idea where to start.

So, this is a game, a game between him and Lin Ruoyun's ability.