Chapter Thirty-Eight: Probe

  The following is the main body of 《》 (author: Luoyang Flower Bride), please enjoy!

  Chai Jin smiled awkwardly and said, "I've made a fool of myself in front of you, madam."

  "No big deal. I heard you two grew up together, so some small fights are normal." Ye Yun lowered her head and found that Chai Jin's hands were covered in mud, as well as the tools by his feet, "You're...".

  "Reporting to you, madam, I am actually fertilizing the flowers in the garden." Chai Jin replied truthfully.

  "I remember, you shouldn't be a servant of Lingyu Mountain Villa, should you?" This was said by Ling Feng himself.

  "Yes. Actually, because I liked flowers and plants since I was young, I specially asked the master of the manor to let me take care of the flowers and plants in the garden. The master didn't want me to stay at Lingmu Manor as a servant, but allowed me to come and take care of the flowers and plants during my free time."

  Ye Yun's eyes widened in shock, "You're the one who takes care of all the flowers in this courtyard?"

  Good heavens, this courtyard isn't small at all. There are many types of flowers alone. And there's also a patch that was previously mentioned by Ling Feng as new products.

  Apart from the lavender discovered by Ye Yun earlier, there were some other ones that she only remembered the names of but couldn't match with any.

  "No, when I'm not around, there are other people who help with watering and weeding."

  "That's basically what you're taking care of, right? Chai Jin, I couldn't tell you were so capable! One person taking care of all the flowers and grass in a garden so well! You're too amazing!" Ye Yun's eyes shone with admiration.

  "Madam is overpraising me, I'm just tending to flowers and plants, what Chai Jin did isn't anything remarkable either." Chai Jin was embarrassed by Ye Yun's praise and blushed.

  "It's really amazing, isn't it?! You shouldn't belittle yourself! Many of the flowers here are difficult to care for, and although I don't understand either, one person taking care of so many flowers and doing such a great job is truly remarkable! Did you also successfully cultivate the new varieties introduced by your master? That patch of lavender you planted looks beautiful, and when walking through it, you can smell the faint scent of lavender. And that other patch, is it jasmine? Now is the season for jasmine to bloom, and its sweet fragrance makes people's moods much better."

  "Madam knows a lot. That purple flower is actually called lavender? Previously, the landlord sent someone to pick some and said he wanted to make potpourri. I heard it was also Madam who told the landlord?"

  "Ah, I also want to ask him to expand the scale of lavender fields. A field of lavender, in the gentle breeze, wafting fragrance that is pleasing to people, and the person who plants it will also be very happy." Ye Yun's hand gently stroked the nearby lavender, suddenly her eyes sparkled, and she smiled slightly, saying, "This lavender also has a beautiful legend."

  "Oh?" Chai Jin was both surprised and admiring of Ye Yun's vast knowledge, "I wonder if the lady would be willing to tell me."

  Ye Yun picked a bunch of lavender and said as she walked: "Okay, then I'll tell you about it."

  It is said that a long, long time ago, there was a beautiful girl who saved a handsome young man. The young man had injured his leg and couldn't walk, so the girl took him in to care for him at her home. As they spent more time together, they fell in love, but the girl's family did not approve of their relationship. So the girl and the young man prepared to elope. Their plan was discovered by the girl's family, who chased after them all night until they reached a field of lavender, where they could run no further. They begged for forgiveness and pardon from the girl's family. The family, who had been angry, were gradually drawn in by the magical scent of the lavender, and everyone's mood suddenly brightened. In the end, they accepted the girl and the young man.

  Ye Yun said with a smile, turning around to look at Chai Jin, "How's that? Isn't it a beautiful story?"

  Chai Jin smiled and shook his head, "This is just a story. If it were real life, how could the fragrance of flowers possibly make the family forgive that runaway couple?"

  "Haha, you're really realistic." Ye Yun deliberately sighed, "Ling Wei has also reached the age of getting married."

  Chi's body paused for a moment, but quickly regained its composure, "Yes."

  "Ling Feng asked me to find a husband for Ling Wei. What kind of person do you think would be suitable?" Ye Yun turned her head and looked at Chai Jin.

  Chai Jin dodged Ye Yun's inquiring gaze, "This... how can you ask me, madam? I don't understand. You'd better ask her yourself, it'll be faster."

  "Huh? Didn't you grow up with Ling Wei since childhood? You should know her temper best, right? I've only met Ling Wei two or three times, and she's already shown deep hostility towards me. This morning, she even went to my room and flipped over the table!" If it wasn't for Ling Feng arriving in time, she would have definitely taught that spoiled little girl a lesson.

  "Who would have thought such a thing!" Chai Jin exclaimed, hastily bowing his head and apologizing, "Please don't take offense, madam. Miss is naturally kind-hearted, she must have had a reason for doing this."

  "You don't need to apologize, it should be Ling Feng who apologizes for her." Ye Yun smiled with a pursed lip.

  Chai Jin's expression was somewhat awkward, but he quickly found an excuse.

  "This... as you said, madam, we grew up together since childhood. I also know Miss's temper well, so I hope you won't get angry with her either."

  "Angry? Am I that petty?" Ye Yun's eyes stared unwaveringly at Chai Jin, her gaze not missing a single reaction from him. "Do you want to hear what made her so angry that she flipped my desk?"

  Chai Jin raised his head and looked at Ye Yun, "Your wife's meaning is..."

  "I've invited several of the best matchmakers in the capital to come and help Ling Wei find a good husband."

  Ye Yun said this, Chai Jin's face changed slightly, but he still insisted on it.

  "Ling Wei came to me and made a fuss, saying that I was jealous of Ling Feng's favoritism towards her, and wanted to drive her out before she even entered the door. Alas, it's really hard for me too. If it weren't for Ling Feng asking me, I wouldn't want to do this thing." Ye Yun sighed in distress.

  "...Chai Jin felt a bit dry in his mouth and swallowed some saliva,"If the young lady is not willing, then there's no rush..."

  Ye Yun turned back, her eyes full of helplessness. "We don't want to either, I've already told Ling Feng that. Ling Wei is still young and has a few years before she marries, it's not like the miss of our Ling Mu Mountain Villa will have trouble finding a husband. But...it's not that we must marry Ling Wei, it's just that grandma..."

  "Old lady......" Chai Jin's whole body was like being struck by a thunderbolt on a sunny day, his face turned pale.

  "Yes, you know that Ling Feng can only hold off Nai Nai for a while. If she insists on marrying Ling Wei to Yan Qing, he won't be able to be too forceful, or else he'll end up with the reputation of being unfilial and ruining his sister's happiness. People who don't understand might say even more unpleasant things. So, we can only find an ideal husband for Ling Wei before Nai Nai loses her patience." Ye Yun looked at Chai Jin, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

  I knew he wasn't completely heartless after all.

  "Old Mrs. wants Miss to marry Yan Qing?" Chai Jin's face changed again, and he was so surprised that he couldn't hide it.

  "Yes, I only heard that Ling Feng said Yan Qing's character is okay, and he's also the son of the Crown Prince's teacher. If Ling Wei marries him, it shouldn't be bad either. However, he still tried to buy some time for Ling Wei to make her own decision." Ye Yun's eyes shifted, asking Chai Jin, "I heard you passed the imperial examination, so you should know Yan Qing pretty well?"

  "Yan Qing is... one of the four great talents in the capital, with excellent moral character and martial arts skills. He's a rare talent. Plus, his relationship with the prince is also extremely good. Old woman, indeed found a good match for Miss. "Chai Jin's eyes dimmed, he cupped his hands to bid farewell to Ye Yun,"Madam, if there's nothing else, Chai Jin takes his leave."

  Not waiting for Ye Yun's response, he turned and left, his footsteps uncertain, without even taking his tools with him.

  Didn't expect this matter to have such a great impact on him? He wouldn't be deterred by the disparity in status with Ling Wei and not dare to strive for it, would he?

  Ye Yun furrowed her brow, she had just been too careless and shouldn't have told him so much.

  Originally just wanted to try him out, as long as it doesn't backfire.

  Ye Yun was still thinking when she heard someone calling her.

  "Madam! Madam!"

  Ye Yun turned around, and saw Xing Er hastily running over, panting heavily, grabbing her hand and pulling her out, "Madam, hurry! Something big is happening!"

  "Ah?" Ye Yun was confused, pulling An Qi, "What's going to happen? You tell me clearly first."

  "Miss, she's gone to find Master Yan." Xing Er said in one breath, then quickly pulled Ye Yun out.