Chapter 142 FCADW? IRTBTMOTMM

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

Chapter 142:

Being Scolded

"Zhao Brother."

In fact, it wasn't entirely appropriate for Lin Huabin to address Zhao Jingyi in this way. However, the two had a close relationship in private, and Lin Huabin often gathered exotic and rare animals, such as precious peony parrots, to give to Zhao Jingyi as gifts.

Zhao Jingyi was an amiable person, easy to talk to and quick to put on a facade, though he would generally do so on the spot and rarely harbored grudges afterward. Over time, Lin Huabin understood his character and found that they got along increasingly well.

One day, after drinking too much, Zhao Jingyi hugged Lin Huabin and said, "I think you're the most good-natured and benevolent person in all of Jiang Qian. From now on, let's address each other as brothers."

Lin Huabin initially thought these were just drunken ramblings, but to his surprise, Zhao Jingyi remembered it even after sobering up.

The two became brothers, and Lin Huabin continued to address Zhao Jingyi in this manner.

Lin Huabin smiled and hurried over. However, he noticed that Zhao Jingyi didn't look too well. Lin Huabin suggested, "Why are you sitting in the front hall? Come, let's go to my study and talk."

As he was about to assist Zhao Jingyi, the latter pushed away his hand, his face cold. He said, "Master Lin, I've always considered you a friend. Are you looking down on me?"

Lin Huabin furrowed his brows in confusion and asked, "Zhao Brother, what do you mean by that?"

Zhao Jingyi was extremely angry, exclaiming, "Stop pretending!"

Lin Huabin couldn't help but feel embarrassed. There were so many servants around! Zhao Jingyi seemed oblivious to speaking appropriately for the occasion. Lin Huabin grabbed him and urged, "Come, let's discuss this in my study. If there's anything that upset you, I'll apologize."

"No need! I'll speak right here!"

Zhao Jingyi didn't directly mention the "daughter" matter. Lin Huabin, feeling guilty, probably understood what he was referring to.

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*Cough cough.*

Unable to do otherwise, Lin Huabin subtly signaled to the servants who had followed to quickly close the door. The servants, not even pouring tea, lowered their heads and exited, closing the door behind them.

From outside, only Zhao Jingyi's voice could be heard, cursing their master in an uproar. Lin Huabin had to console Zhao Jingyi, "Where did you hear such nonsense? How could I possibly look down on Brother Zhao? If I didn't respect you, I wouldn't think of you immediately upon seeing rare peonies and unique parrots."

"If that's how you see it, you're underestimating me too much."

Lin Huabin still felt deeply hurt. He had an amiable appearance, and when his eyes drooped, he seemed somewhat pitiable.

After finishing his tirade, Zhao Jingyi thought about their friendship over the years and said, "If you hadn't let me down, I wouldn't have come to find you today."

"Brother Zhao, you've misunderstood," Lin Huabin sighed. "What exactly has been said?"

Zhao Jingyi coldly snorted and whispered, "You've treated my daughter poorly."

Lin Huabin was taken aback. So, it was about Yunwan?

Furrowing his brows, he said, "Yunwan has always been well-treated in my household. The old madam even personally invited Fan Mama to come and care for Yunwan. This is a treatment that none of the other young ladies in my family enjoys. How could I mistreat her?"

Zhao Jingyi retorted, "I know the character of your Old Madam, but what about your wife?"

"Cien Temple's matter? You still don't know what happened?"

Lin Huabin pondered. He was aware of it, but Madam Zheng had mentioned that it wasn't a big deal.

He furrowed his brows: "What happened at Cien Temple?"

Zhao Jingyi was about to get angry again. To this day, not knowing what happened, he even turned the question back to him!

Lin Huabin stood up first, stabilizing Zhao Jingyi: "Brother Zhao, it's my negligence. Don't worry, I will never mistreat Yunwan. I will explain everything to you tomorrow."

With this, Zhao Jingyi became more agreeable: "You said it. I'll see how you perform. Hmph, I need to go back and feed the birds, so I'll leave first."

"I'll walk you out."

Zhao Jingyi left with a wave: "Goodbye." Before leaving, he added, "If something like this happens again, don't blame me for making everyone lose face!"

"No problem, no problem."

"That's great. We'll have a drink together another day. I have a barrel of ten-year-old red wine that needs to be uncorked."

"Alright, alright."

After seeing off Zhao Jingyi, Lin Huabin felt a bit uneasy. This uncle of Prince Huan, if you put it nicely, is carefree and straightforward, but if you put it not so nicely...

Many things have to go along with Zhao Jingyi's wishes. Lin Huabin returned to the inner courtyard to find Madam Zheng.

Madam Zheng, who was still busy with the accounts, was managing everything in the mansion, which was quite exhausting for her. Without lifting her head, she asked Lin Huabin, "What did Lord Zhao come to see the master for this time? Is he asking you to gather birds again, or does he want to drink with you?"

Zhao Jingyi was a simple-minded man, always circling around trivial matters.

"Leave," Lin Huabin's voice was icy, frightening both the housekeeper and the maids in the room.

Madam Zheng's heart sank, and she looked up at him, pursing her lips.

After the servants left, she stood up and said, "Master, what's wrong with you? Did Lord Zhao upset you?"

Lin Huabin pushed her away, saying, "Tell me about the incident at Cien Temple."

Quick-witted, Madam Zheng responded, "What does the incident at Cien Temple have to do with Lord Zhao?" How come you came back and got angry with her over this matter?

Lin Huabin paused, sat down slowly, and said, "I was trying to inquire about the whereabouts of the Prince from Zhao Jingyi. But look at you, causing a scene with both of your daughters at Cien Temple, bringing shame upon us. I had an agreement with Zhao Jingyi... now he refuses to tell me about the Prince's situation and speaks of me as if I'm worthless."

"You think it's unrelated?"

"With so many young ladies from official families going to Cien Temple, it's only our Lin family that has an incident. How can I face inquiring about the Prince's affairs in the future?"

Madam Zheng was very surprised, "His Highness knows about our Lin Mansion when he heard about it, and he knows Yunjiao?"

Lin Huabin said with a stern face, "Is this the right time to bring that up?"

"If you don't explain everything to me now, none of you should expect any connection with the Prince's residence. I will find a husband for Jiao'er now, and by the end of the year, she'll be married off!"

"Master! Listen to what you're saying!"

Madam Zheng was deeply distressed, "Jiao'er has just come of age, even if she really marries into the Prince's residence, she can't stay by my side for long. You want to marry her off casually, at the end of the year, then what about me in the future?"

Unless the daughter marries well, she couldn't bear to casually marry her daughter off. Lin Huabin glared at Madam Zheng with a cold face.

He used to have a good temper, but ever since the eldest legitimate daughter returned home, he's always been in a bad mood.

Madama Zheng felt uncomfortable but didn't dare to defy her husband. She said helplessly, "Isn't it because of Yunwan's childhood incident and living in the countryside? Do I still need to block countless gossips? Besides, as soon as I heard the girls gossiping, I quickly sent them away and brought the two daughters back."

"What else can I do? Should I surround Cien Temple, turn it into the Lin family's courtroom, and start whipping those gossiping girls?" Lin Huabin gradually understood the situation and couldn't blame Madam Zheng.

"People outside may say it's their lack of upbringing, and indeed, the Lin family can't control them. Back then, I didn't want to drive her away... But I also saw the difficulties. Wasn't it for the sake of protecting our daughter?" Madam Zheng started crying. "For my own child, what's wrong with that?"

Lin Huabin embraced her and said, "Alright, stop crying. I didn't blame you. People are inherently selfish. Yunwan was ignorant when she was a child. In the future, don't go to places that cause trouble. If the prince hears about it, none of the Lin family's girls will catch his eye!"

Madam Zheng wiped away her tears and asked, "What did they say in the royal palace? The prince is not young anymore, but he hasn't married the empress or any palace maids. Isn't anyone in a hurry?"

Lin Huabin said gently, "Why wouldn't they be in a hurry? Even Zhao Jingyi is anxious. However, he keeps a tight lip and refuses to talk about the matters in the royal palace. Up until now, we haven't heard about the visits of the royal maid to any household mistresses or young ladies."

"Let me inquire when I have the chance."

The couple reconciled and were as harmonious as before. That evening, Lin Huabin had some official matters to attend to, so he went to his study. As he thought about it, he felt that something was off. He instructed his attendants, "Summon Zhao Mama over."

He couldn't rely solely on Zheng Shi's account; he also wanted to hear what Zhao Mama had to say. If Zhao Jingyi was so furious, perhaps the situation wasn't as light-hearted as Madam Zheng had portrayed it.

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