Chapter 673
My surname is also Lin, the "Lin" of the Jiangnan Lin Family
It is deep winter and the cold is getting intense.
But inside the teahouse, it was a completely different scene, with a bustling crowd and great noise.
The clinking of cups made crisp sounds, and the laughter of the tea drinkers rose and fell, interweaving into a clamor.
Amidst the noise, Wanyao's soft but clear voice, like a thin string, slowly came into Linde's ears.
The sound seemed to float from the depths of a quiet forest. Although it was not loud, it seemed to carry an invisible force.
It penetrated through layers of noise and accurately reached Lind's ears.
Like a gust of cold wind blowing suddenly in the cold night, Linde couldn't help but shiver slightly.
He subconsciously turned his head and saw Wan Yao with a calm expression.
Under the dim light of the teahouse, that delicate face seemed to be covered with a layer of gauze, exuding a sense of mystery.
Her eyes were twinkling like stars, and she was staring at Lin De quietly, with a barely perceptible coldness in her eyes.
The noise around them remained as loud as ever, and the tea drinkers were immersed in their own conversations, with no one noticing the subtle interaction quietly unfolding between the two.
Only Wan Yao's voice with inexplicable meaning remained, floating slowly in the air like a silk thread.
"What a scoundrel!
How dare you look my wife in the face like that?
I don’t know where all those sage books I read on weekdays have gone!”
As a ninth-rank official in the Jiaofang Bureau, Lin De has been involved in this world of music and sex for a long time.
The reason for his success is his unique insights into art and outstanding management skills.
After being immersed in this prosperous place for many years, he has seen all kinds of tricks and schemes, and his mind is as clear as a mirror.
When Wan Yao said this, Lin De immediately understood the deeper meaning of her words. She was clearly scolding him for being shameless!
He pondered in his mind, but his expression remained calm, he was just slightly stunned.
To others, it seemed like just a brief moment of distraction.
However, beneath this calm appearance, a trace of regret had quietly welled up in Linde's heart.
He regretted that he had not been able to hide his anxiety about the origins of the jade pendants in front of Wan Yao better, so that he ended up in such a situation of being ridiculed.
This trace of regret spread in Linde's heart like a wisp of cold smoke rising up.
Even in this warm teahouse, one can still feel a certain chill.
He lowered his eyes slightly, raised his hands and bowed respectfully, saying: "I am sorry for my rudeness, I hope the lady and the young lady will not be offended.
It’s just that the matter of the madam and this jade pendant is of great importance, and I am anxious at the moment, so I hope you two can understand. "
The tea drinkers around were in high spirits and talking to each other.
Sometimes he would raise his cup and drink from it, causing ripples to appear in the tea.
Occasionally they would clap their hands and laugh, and their laughter would echo throughout the teahouse.
They were completely oblivious to the subtle undertones between Lin De and Wan Yao.
The charcoal fire burned fiercely, making everyone's faces red and making the noisy atmosphere even more intense.
Lin De narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze was like a sharp sword with its edge hidden, and he glanced at Wan Yao unnoticed.
She looked submissive and had a graceful figure.
Her lowered brows were full of humility, and she looked like just an ordinary, docile maid.
However, Linde keenly caught the flash of contempt in Wanyao's eyes.
Like a wisp of imperceptible cold smoke, it slowly drifted into Lind's heart, bringing a biting chill.
In this noisy teahouse, everyone is immersed in their own joy and conversation.
This little episode was like a heavy piece of ice, making Linde feel as if he was falling into an ice cellar.
He thought to himself: I know that if I want to solve the mystery of the jade pendant, the road ahead will be full of thorns and I will have to face more twists and turns and temptations in the future.
The matters involved in this jade pendant were far more complicated than Lind had initially expected.
The seemingly submissive but witty Wan Yao in front of him was just the beginning of this puzzle. At this moment, the cold woman in the private room gently raised her hand.
Her white wrists are as white as snow, just like the first blooming of winter plum blossoms.
When he raised his hand, it was like a breeze blowing across the calm lake, causing ripples.
The undercurrent that was quietly flowing between Lin De and Wan Yao suddenly stopped.
The cold woman's movements were gentle, yet she had unquestionable majesty.
"Wan Yao, don't say anything more."
Wan Yao immediately fell silent upon seeing this, and her expression became even more respectful.
She lowered her head and stepped aside, standing straight like a quiet statue.
Everyone in the teahouse was still immersed in their own conversations, unaware of the subtle movements in the private room.
Linde's eyes were involuntarily attracted to the cold woman.
The curiosity and doubt in my heart grew stronger like vines.
He secretly guessed the identity of this cold woman and the close connection between her and the jade pendant.
"Mr. Lin, now that you are here, please sit down.
The story of this jade pendant is a long one.”
Amid the noise, the cold woman spoke again.
Although his voice was still as cold as frost and snow, it inexplicably had a hint of peace, just like a warm breeze in a cold night.
This subtle change made Linde slightly stunned, and he was secretly surprised.
He really had not expected that the attitude of this cold woman would change so much in an instant.
However, Linde did not hesitate and sat down slowly as he was told.
After sitting down, he stared at the cold woman with a focused look in his eyes, as if he wanted to see through everything about her.
At this moment, Linde's heart was like a turbulent sea, filled with anticipation and anxiety.
He hopes that he may be able to learn the secret origin of the family jade pendant from this cold woman and solve the mystery that has been lingering in his mind for many years.
What is disturbing is that behind all these unknowns, there may be many unpredictable variables hidden.
And Lind had no idea what kind of complicated situation he would be involved in.
Seeing Lin De's serious expression, the cold woman didn't keep him in suspense any longer.
She opened her red lips slightly, spoke slowly and directly revealed her identity.
"To be honest, my last name is also Lin, from the Jiangnan Lin family."
Lin De was shocked when he heard this. He never dreamed that one day he would be related to the Jiangnan Lin family.
After calming down, Lin De asked, "I have long heard of the Jiangnan Lin family, but I wonder what the relationship is between you and the Lin family?"
The cold woman nodded slightly, "I am a descendant of the Lin family's side branch. Although I am not as prominent as the main branch, I have also received a lot of protection from the Lin family."
Lin De frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and then continued slowly: "I wonder if Madam knows how this jade pendant is related to the Lin family?
This jade pendant is of great significance to me, and I hope Madam can help me clear up my confusion."
The cold woman sighed softly, her eyes deep, as if she was lost in memories.
“The story of this jade pendant started many years ago.
The Lin family had a secret affair back then, and this jade pendant was the key to it..."
She paused, her eyes falling on Lind, as if considering how to continue.
Lin De listened attentively, leaning forward slightly, and said anxiously, "Please tell me in detail, Madam. I am all ears."
The cold woman nodded slightly, and then she continued to tell the Lin family's secret behind the jade pendant.
(End of this chapter)