Lin Yuan raised her head and looked at the tightly closed gates and said to Lian Qiao, "When you went out, you told Madam you were passing a message for Xiao Linshuang, but now that you've been gone for so long, Madam must be suspicious. Here's what we'll do, I have some osmanthus cakes on the carriage that I bought when I just returned. Take them with you when you go in, and if Madam asks, tell her Xiao Linshuang was craving them, and you went to buy some snacks. Also, you must remember, never let Madam know that Xiao Linshuang is missing, and don't let her go to Xiao Linshuang's courtyard. Did you get that?"
Lian Qiao nodded repeatedly, "I got it."
As Lin Yuan mentioned the osmanthus cakes, Lin Yi had already taken them from the carriage and handed them to Lian Qiao.
Lian Qiao stood up, wiped her tears, and without needing Lin Yuan's guidance, promptly put on an unconcerned expression.