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 Favoring Concubines and Destroying Wives? I Refuse to be the Mistress of this Marquis' Mansion

 Chapter 133: 

The Reality 

"Have you heard? This maid of yours got into a fight with the maids around Yunjiao?" Lin Huabin expressed some dissatisfaction. "Returning to the manor means adhering to its rules. It's different from when you were in the countryside. Between sisters, issues should be resolved through conversation, not by ordering the servants to use force!"

Madam Zheng quickly responded, "The manor can't tolerate outsiders. If you want to keep this maid, I won't object. Let her sign the contract now." 

"Fan Mama, bring the ink and press her hand." Fan Mama brought over the prepared contract and asked Xiruo to press her handprint.

Xiruo remained motionless, not attempting to evade behind Lin Yunwan. The master and servant were both equally stubborn. Fan Mama, standing beside them, was at a loss for what to do!

Fan Mama looked at Lin Huabin and Madam. Zheng, wearing a troubled expression, and said, "Master, Madam..."

Lin Yunwan calmly stated, "Master, there's no need to go through the trouble of signing a contract. Just send Xiruo back."

Lin Huabin raised an eyebrow, looking at her. He knew a bit about this young lady's character, and her words indicated she didn't want to part with the maid. At the same time, he understood that he couldn't let the matter slide without enforcing the rules, especially considering the altercation involving his daughter's attendants.

"If you're reluctant to part with her, let her learn the rules of the manor," he said with a furrowed brow. Turning to Xiruo, he asked, "Tell me why you resorted to violence against Second Miss Lin's attendants."

Xiruo stepped forward and exclaimed, "Master, Miss Lin wanted to publicly strip the clothes off Miss Lin's maidservant. Though I may be uncultured, I know such incidents should not happen in the manor. I had no choice but to take action."

"What? Strip a maidservant's clothes?!" Lin Huabin was astonished.

He couldn't believe his daughter would do such a thing. Yunjiao might be a bit lazy and more inclined to beauty and grooming than others, but how could she commit such an outrageous act?

With a stern face, Lin Huabin turned to Fan Mama and ordered, "Fetch all the maidservants who were present that day!"

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Oh... Do they really need to bring them all here?

Fan Mama looked toward Madam Zheng, uncertain of what to do.

Lin Huabin chuckled coldly, "It seems my words are no longer effective, hm?"

Fan Mama was frightened and knelt down. Madam Zheng hurriedly tried to cover up for her own people, saying, "No, no, Master, you have official duties to attend to today at the yamen. It's unnecessary for you to worry about matters in the inner courtyard. Besides, this is an internal affair; there's no need for your concern."

Lin Huabin slammed the table angrily, "No need for my concern? Look at Yunjiao now..."

He didn't want to disgrace his daughter in front of the servants and Xiruo. After enduring it for a while, he finally ordered, "Summon Zhao Mama! If I don't see Zhao Mama within fifteen minutes, every one of them will be driven out of the manor!"

The servants panicked and rushed to find Zhao Mama.

"In the Buddha's name, when did the Master ever get this angry?"

"Why waste time talking? Go find Zhao Mama!"

In less than fifteen minutes, Zhao Mama arrived.

Lin Huabin's face showed none of its usual gentle demeanor; he gave a straightforward order to Zhao Mama, "Investigate thoroughly and report back to me. I want to hear every detail, without omitting a single word!"

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"Tell the servants in the front courtyard to request sick leave for me today! What's the use of going to the yamen when the inner courtyard is in such a state?"

"Yes." Zhao Mama turned and left.

While she could be somewhat condescending in ordinary situations, she was efficient and thorough when it came to handling matters. She made sure to understand the Master's instructions clearly, and her deployment of personnel was methodical and organized.

Zheng Shi's heart pounded, and she quietly tugged at her husband's sleeve.

Lin Huabin brushed away her hand, his expression darkening. Zheng Shi didn't dare to push further and sat there, sulking.

"Yunwan, you just wait here," Lin Huabin said, regaining his composure and remembering to invite Lin Yunwan to sit down. If his daughter had really behaved so recklessly, then this servant, Xiruo, had accomplished a great deal. If Yun Jiao had indeed ordered someone to undress the maidservant beside Yunwan, it would not only offend Zhao Jingyi but also be difficult to explain to his mother and elder brother.

"Thank you, Old Master Lin, for your understanding," Lin Yunwan said as she took her seat below Lin Huabin. Xiruo stood by her side.

Half an hour later, Zhao Mama arrived, selecting a few articulate maidservants—some from Lin Yunwan's side and some from Lin Yunjiao's.

She instructed them, "Speak before me just as you would before Old Master Lin."

The maidservants, visibly nervous, kept their heads bowed. One took the lead, and the others followed suit, recounting the incident.

Upon hearing that his daughter had indeed ordered the maidservant to undress another maidservant, Lin Huabin's expression darkened. He waved his sleeve with closed eyes, saying, "Enough! Withdraw, all of you."

The maidservants fell silent. Zhao Mama gestured for them to leave quietly, and she withdrew as well.

Lin Yunwan spoke, "At that time, the carriage prepared for the Prince's banquet was already waiting. In urgent circumstances, we had to handle the situation, so Xiruo could only temporarily appease Miss Lin."

Lin Huabin remained silent. If the daughter of Zhao Jingyi was treated like this in his house, he couldn't justify it without someone like Xiruo to protect her. Smiling warmly, he said, "Alright, don't worry. Lin Yunwan, you can take the maidservant back now."

As Lin Yunwan prepared to take her leave, she remembered something and mentioned to Lin Huabin, "Old Master Lin, when I went to the Prince's Mansion, someone asked me to convey regards to the Old Madam."

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"Does this mean that she should pay a visit to the old lady of the Lin family?"

After some contemplation, Lin Huabin said gently, "The Old Madam has always avoided meeting people. Wait for some time until you've recovered, then let Madam take you to meet your eldest uncle's wife and your third uncle's wife. If the Old Madam has some free time, you can go and see her."

Lin Yunwan bowed and said, "Understood. Yunwan takes her leave."

Finally, she had the opportunity to meet the renowned old lady of the Lin family. After she left, Lin Huabin and Madam Zheng naturally began to argue.

Lin Huabin was furious, "Stripping clothes? You've spoiled your good daughter! With such behavior, you can forget about letting her marry into the Prince's residence! Don't even think about it!"

"Go outside and see which decent family in Jiangqian dares to marry such a girl!"

Zheng Shi, frightened and teary, said with grievance, "Husband, our daughter was just momentarily confused. Can't you consider it? You've favored her for over a decade, and the moment Yunwan returned, you picked the best for that woman's daughter. Can our daughter endure this?"

Lin Huabin became even angrier, "It's just for a piece of embroidered silk clothing! What does it matter if Yunwan wears it? She can afford to wear ten of them!"

"The Third Residence is so close; aren't you afraid of rumors that would make my brothers mock me?"

"Don't forget, the Old Madam is only lazy to manage affairs, not deaf or blind! You still have a mother-in-law over your head!"

Thinking of that strict and aloof old lady, Madam Zheng trembled in fear.

She had been living carefree for too long, almost forgetting there was a formidable old woman above her head!

Madam Zheng wiped away her tears and said, "Husband, I understand now." She added in a softer tone, "You've had a weak liver since childhood; please don't get angry."

Lin Huabin sat down, and his expression softened a bit.

Lin Yunjiao approached cautiously. Seeing the tense atmosphere, she hesitantly called, "Dad, Mom."

Lin Huabin gave her a stern look.

When he left, Lin Huabin told Madam Zheng, "Take Yunwan out tomorrow to offer incense and light a lamp. Let Yunjiao reflect on her actions in the mansion."

Lin Yunjiao was very dissatisfied. Fortunately, Madam Zheng pulled her aside and said, "Don't argue with your father right now."

"Why should Yunwan make me suffer and then I have to be punished to copy books?"

"Mom, doesn't Dad care about me anymore?"

She sobbed.

Madam Zheng consoled her, saying, "How could that be? Your father is doing it for your own good. You're going to be someone important in the future. You can't afford to do stupid things like that again, understand?"

Lin Yunjiao let out a disdainful hum.

She simply wouldn't listen!

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