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

 Chapter 137: 

Prince Mansion News 

“Is Madam coming to teach you personally?”

Lin Huabin was very surprised!

He didn't expect his mother to send Fan Mama to intervene in the affairs of his inner courtyard. When they separated their households, it was meant for everyone to avoid interfering with each other. 

Lin Yunwan said, "Perhaps the old lady thinks that this younger generation grew up in the countryside and doesn't want the Lin family to lose face."

Lin Huabin nodded, not very opposed.

After all, she was his mother. Although they had separated households, it was only reasonable for her to discipline his daughter a bit.

He gently said, "Madam Fan is a formidable figure; following her will bring you a lot to learn. It's a blessing. Study well!"

"Your Bi Xi Tang is spacious enough. Let the maids set up a wing room as a classroom."

Lin Yunwan continued, "The Old Madam also wants Fan Mama to teach the Second Miss."

"What? Madam Fan is going to teach Yunjiao?"

Lin Huabin was stunned.

His youngest daughter is very delicate, and the old lady is aware of it. However, a bit of delicacy in a girl is interesting, as long as it doesn't go too far. If in the future, when the daughter is married and encounters a husband like him, it would be a mutually beneficial arrangement. A husband with overflowing love would never find fault. 

But Fan Mama would definitely disapprove of this... 

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Lin Huabin pondered with his head down. "Yunjiao, she..." 

Thinking about the incident where she ordered maids to strip another maid's clothes, it was a bit overboard. He agreed, "Alright. You both can learn from Fan Mama together!"

Lin Huabin cherished his second daughter a lot and considered everything for her. "You won't stay at Bi Xi Hall. You'll be at Linyange."

It wasn't far from Lin Yunjiao's courtyard.

"In the future, I'll have my wife allocate separate funds for your spring and summer expenses. We'll also pick a few clever maids from Linyange to serve you."

"It's really thoughtful!" Lin Yunwan said, "Thank you, Master."

Lin Huabin said, "You can go now."

~

He dismissed Lin Yunwan and went to discuss the matter with his wife.

Lin Huabin himself was very pleased. "Fan Mama's skills are extraordinary—proficient in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, poetry, wine, tea, and flowers. Initially, she only taught the eldest daughter of my older brother's family, a direct descendant, and no one else wanted to teach her."

"Now, Fan Mama is willing to take Yunwan and Yunjiao under her wing. She'll train Yunjiao to be as outstanding as the eldest daughter in my brother's family. In the future, no matter which family Yunjiao marries into, she will be highly regarded."

However, Madam Zheng was dissatisfied, saying, "What can Fan Mama teach?"

"A few years ago, I heard about how she taught the eldest daughter in the main house. The eldest daughter cried and suffered for a whole year, and her temperament changed!" Lin Huabin said, "Didn't the eldest daughter in my brother's house become more stable? That's a good thing."

Madam Zheng, feeling sorry for her child, angrily said, "She became more stable, yes, but have you ever thought about whether Jiao'er can endure it? Moreover, the eldest daughter didn't marry well!"

"In my opinion, it's better to focus on arranging good marriages than spending so much effort on learning. If you care about Jiao'er, go and inquire about the current situation in the Prince's mansion. After organizing such a grand Plum Blossom Banquet, is there no follow-up?"

"You're familiar with Zhao Jingyi, aren't you? Why don't you go and ask him? He doesn't have a daughter of the right age. You're old acquaintances, and he might speak up for our Yun Jiao." 

"It would also be good for our daughter to have more conversations with Wang Mama. I heard that Wang Mama came back to Jiangqian this time to help the Prince evaluate potential princesses."

Madam Zheng started muttering to herself. 

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Lin Huabin felt a headache coming on. 

Why is she so talkative!

He said, "How do you know I haven't inquired about it?"

Madam Zheng's eyes lit up, "What did you find out?"

Lin Huabin hugged her shoulder and said, "The Prince is planning to visit the scenic spots and historical sites in Jiangqian recently, and I heard he's heading to Cien Temple."

"That... Let's quickly bring Yunjiao along!" 

Excited, Madam Zheng said, "If we happen to meet the Prince, it's a good opportunity to witness his charm. I've heard the Prince is exceptionally handsome! If he could meet Yunjiao... You and the Prince's uncle are good friends, what could be better?"

With the right timing, favorable conditions, and people aligned, isn't everything in place? Lin Huabin acknowledged this in his heart but still scolded Madam Zheng, "An unmarried girl, how can she casually meet unrelated men?"

Madam Zheng snorted, "Didn't I say it's a 'chance encounter'? Cien Temple is so vast, who can forbid people from going? Can't our daughter go?"

She twisted her handkerchief, calculating, "I heard that Prince, although gentle with people, has a very independent personality. The Empress also dotes on him greatly, letting him have his way in everything. Presumably, his marriage would also be his own decision... in other words, Prince's own ideas are more important than anything else."

"Sir, this... won't you allow our daughter to 'accidentally encounter' Prince?" 

Lin Huabin brushed his sleeves, saying, "Absolutely not! This is against the rules."

Madam Zheng understood her husband the best.

The couple lingered for a moment, then Lin Huabin said, "...This won't set a precedent! Yunjiao is also not allowed to do anything out of line, otherwise, the Old Madam will be the first to reprimand us."

"I understand," Madam Zheng replied.

From Lin Huabin's mouth, she managed to extract the time when Prince Huan would go to Cien Temple.

~

The next day.

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Fan Mama arrived, and Lin Yunwan got up early, promptly heading to Linyang Pavilion.

Lin Yunjiao was still throwing a tantrum in the courtyard.

"No need to copy books? Mom, you're too good! It must be because you spoke nicely to dad, right?" 

Madam Zheng sighed and said, "It's Fan Mama who is coming to teach you and that wretched girl. The Old Madam personally spoke and asked you to go with her."

"What? Fan Mama!" 

Lin Yunjiao was so angry that she smashed a teacup and exclaimed, "I won't go!"

She had been throwing tantrums in front of Madam Zheng for a long time, and as long as she made a scene, her mother would agree to anything.

"I won't go!" She casually smashed another teacup.

Madam Zheng remained unruffled and said, "Do you want to see Prince Huan?"

"Mom, do you have a way to let your daughter catch a glimpse of the prince?" Lin Yunjiao's expression changed instantly.

Qi Lingheng had been in Jiang Qian for a while, and rumors about him had spread throughout the prominent families of Jiang Qian. Almost all the talk was praiseworthy. Not only the local officials of Jiang Qian but also unmarried young ladies were fascinated by him. Even those who weren't captivated were curious and wanted to see what kind of person the prince was.

"Behave and learn from Fan Mama, and I'll make sure you get to meet the prince."

Lin Yunjiao yielded, pouting, "Alright then. But you must make sure I meet the prince!"

After changing her clothes, she went to Linyange.

To see the lord, she was very obedient. Although she didn't study as diligently as Lin Yunwan, whatever the maid said was the truth.

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After a day, the maid went back and told Old Madam Lin, "Both girls seem quite good."

Old Madam Lin asked, surprised, "Even Yunjiao?"

The maid replied, "Yunjiao, following the Second Madam, is surprisingly obedient. It's quite good."

Old Madam Lin thought for a moment and said, "Being good for just one day isn't enough. Keep observing her."

The maid said, "That's what I think too. I need to observe her more."

After teaching for just a few days, Lin Huabin personally went to ask her for leave, saying that Yun Jiao needed to go offer incense.

Fan Mama said, "The lessons for the two girls are not consistent. Shall I give both of them a day off?"

Lin Huabin agreed and went back to tell Madam Zheng, "Take Yunwan with you to offer incense."

"Why do I have to take her? Who is she going to offer a perpetual lamp for this time?" Madam Zheng complained, unwilling to bring along what she considered a burden.

Lin Huabin frowned, "Fan Mama has given both of them a day off. If you only take one out, what will Maid Fan think when she finds out?"

Madam Zheng had no response and thought to herself that it was just a nuisance. She could easily find someone to watch over Yunwan.

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