Chapter 167: Heart Matters (2)

Red ink, this appearance, Beijing ink is the first time I have seen it.
In the past, the red ink, although the character is not particularly cold and indifferent, but always do not like to talk, do not like to chat with people.
This time, Jie Mo was surprised and somewhat delighted that Red Jian came to chat with him.
"If there's anything you want to say, just tell me directly, Sister."
Although she said she wanted to speak from the bottom of her heart, when Red Jian opened her mouth, she couldn't find the words to say.
"Actually, it's not a big deal, just... sigh, why don't you tell me first, what happened with you yesterday?"
京墨愣了一下，没想到又绕回自己身上了，回忆起昨天的一切，心里微微一沉。她扬起了个笑脸，摇摇头。
"I'm fine. I'm just tired from running, that's all. Sister, don't ask about my business. I came here to listen to you talk."
"In a place where the red paper can't be seen, Jingmo concealed the complexity in his eyes."
The red-ink grass blushed slightly as she gently rubbed the silver bracelet on her wrist, seemingly hesitant to speak.
"This bracelet is the first time I've seen it. Don't you usually wear a jade bracelet, sister?"
Jingmo noticed at a glance that Red Jian had changed the style of her bracelet. Red Jian's appearance has always been unchanging. Normally, she wears a watermelon red dress, and in winter, she just puts on a thick coat over it.
Her jewelry, including those few pieces of jade accessories, suddenly swapped to a silver bracelet, naturally caught people's attention.
"Oh, this bracelet was from my childhood, and I've always liked it, despite its outdated style and smaller size. I just couldn't bring myself to throw it away."
Speaking of this, a hint of reminiscence flashed across the red-blossomed face, but it quickly dissipated.
"I heard that you had an argument with Young Master Huo yesterday?"
Jing Mo emerged from the place where Huo Jingcheng was practicing yesterday, passing through many places and encountering many people along the way. Naturally, some people thought that she had argued with Huo Jingcheng.
"No, it's just that I encountered some other people and things that have nothing to do with Huo Jingcheng."
Red Paper pursed her lips, showing some interest: "It sounds like you have a good relationship with Young Master Huo, huh?"
"Our relationship is just like that, not particularly good."
"Thinking of Huo Jingcheng's funny appearance, Jing Mo felt a little relieved. Huo Jingcheng has a big heart and doesn't hold grudges. When they first met, they were hostile to each other for a while, but later they gradually became friendly with each other."
"It's not really bad, right?"
Sighing softly, Hongjian seemed to remember something and lost herself for a moment.
"I've been thinking about who I will marry in the future."
话题转变的太过于突然，京墨没反应过来，下意识地问了出声:“什么？”
"Poof--"
红笺也意识到自己话题跳的太快，忍不住笑出声来。
"Sorry, did I scare you? I didn't originally intend to tell you this, but it suddenly came to mind..."
Jing Mo quickly shook his head: "I'm fine. It's enough if Sister says it. There's nothing that can scare me, right?"
"Well, then I can continue speaking, right?"
If you talk about marriage and weddings with others, they may get embarrassed and stumble over their words. But Jingmo is different. When discussing these topics with her, she not only does not feel shy but also engages in serious analysis together.
"You should know, Doukou's fiancé came to visit, right?"
Seeing Jingmo unperturbed, Hongjian began to share her thoughts.
"I once heard that this person was chosen by Doukou's family as a prospective spouse or childhood sweetheart. But shortly after the arrangement was made, Doukou entered our Bai residence."
"If Doukou sister sells herself to our lady, then the original betrothal should not count."
After thinking for a while, Jingmo cautiously spoke up. Although she did not feel particularly embarrassed about marriage and weddings, her knowledge about them was not extensive.
"Should not do numbers anymore, but that man is really loyal and righteous. When Miss Doukou's mother had an accident, he was so busy and borrowed a lot of money and silver to save her. Although she recovered, she was left with disabilities."
Hongjian sighed at this point, lamenting the impermanence of life and the world.
Jingmo, on the other hand, listened with a strange expression on his face, wondering why this matter was so similar to what happened to Ruyi?
"In the beginning, Dou Koujie's mother broke her heart, and now her mother is disabled and thinks of her daughter. Dou Koujie is naturally unwilling to go back. Her mother calls her fiancé to cause trouble every day."
It still looks the same.
The peculiar expression on her face did not catch the attention of Hongjian, and Jingmo even suspected that it was a repeated joke played by fate.
"If I'm not mistaken, did she also rely on a strict law that requires the support of disabled parents?"
Hongjian was slightly taken aback and nodded, feeling a bit puzzled.
"How did you know?"
It's almost identical.
Jingmo covered his forehead, blocking his face, unable to help but sigh at this coincidence which was really laughable and tearful.
"I'm just guessing, sister, please continue."
Seeing that she said so, Hongjian also didn't doubt it and continued.
"But if you ask me, Doukou sister is still smart. She has a wide network of contacts in the mansion, and there are many people who suggest ideas to her. She doesn't need anyone else to think, she can find a loophole herself."
Turning point is coming?
Jing Mo's pupils contracted, first stunned, then a hint of excitement flashed through his mind. If Doukou can seize the loophole and take this opportunity to escape the bondage of the original family, can Ruyi escape the heavy shackles through this method?
She forcibly suppressed her excitement and continued listening to Hong Jian talk about this matter.
"Hasn't Dou Kou's sister been without a father? She simply found someone old enough in our house, begged the Madam, and when the time comes, she will be allowed to redeem herself and leave. At that time, she can join the household register of this fake 'father'."
"... In this way, does she have parents again?"
After thinking for a moment, Hongjian nodded, acknowledging Jingmo's idea.
"That should be the case, but it's just an agreed arrangement. The initial purpose of this regulation was to prevent too many elderly people from not being supported. Now that her household registration includes elderly people, she cannot be considered exempt from supporting them. In the end, she can simply pay some money to resolve this matter. Why not take advantage of it?"
Jingmo carefully considered it, and also found it feasible. However, in order to accomplish such a thing, cooperation from others is needed. Considering Ruyi's shy personality, she probably won't be able to find people to help her on her own.