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

 Chapter 155: 

Missed Appointments

"The young lady has already drawn exceptionally well. Tomorrow, I will start teaching her the arts," said Fan Mama. "I wonder if the eldest miss learned needlework while in the countryside?"

Lin Yunwan nodded.

Fan Mama thought to herself that she must not have learned it well in the countryside, but Miss Lin had always been intelligent. Given time, she wouldn't be any worse than the other young ladies in the Lin Family.

"Today's lesson ends here. You may return, Miss," said Fan Mama.

Lin Yunwan stood up and respectfully bid her farewell.

Fan Mama left with the books, and Lin Yunjiao's usual seat remained empty. Ever since the last confrontation outside of class, she hadn't attended the lessons again.

On their way back together, Xiruo remarked, "I heard that Miss Lin Yunjiao's illness hasn't improved."

Lin Yunwan replied indifferently, "I didn't expect her to be so frail."

Lin Yunjiao's temperament was too unruly. It was surprising that she fell ill just because of a few words from her. Several doctors had already visited her.

Xiruo whispered, "Miss Lin Yunjiao deserves it."

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Lin Yunwan remained noncommittal.

Considering Lin Yunjiao's age and her ruthless behavior, a little lesson might do her good.

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The next day，Lin Yunwan didn't go to her lesson with Fan Mama. Instead, she went to the Ci'en Temple with Mama Zhao.

There, Lin Yunwan prayed for Zhuqing's child, her mother, her younger brother, and even for her Chang Gong.

"They say children change a lot in a year. I wonder how he is now."

After offering her prayers, Lin Yunwan strolled around the Cien Temple with Xiruo, also waiting for someone.

Zhao Mama followed closely behind, along with the servants from the Lin family's second courtyard.

Xiruo didn't know which child Lin Yunwan was referring to and assumed it was Lin Yunwan's younger brother. She said, "The young master must have grown taller and his appearance shouldn't have changed much. He must be as outstanding as you."

Lin Yunwan smiled faintly, knowing Xiruo had misunderstood.

They were waiting for Dong Shuangshuang, but the appointed time and place had passed, and she hadn't arrived yet.

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Xiruo looked around and didn't see anyone resembling Dong Shuangshuang. She said, "Miss, it's past the appointed time."

Lin Yunwan furrowed her brow. 

"If something happened on the way, it wouldn't matter..."

With the crowded atmosphere at the temple and the possibility of accidents or delays due to the large number of people and carriages, Lin Yunwan expressed her concern, "I'm afraid something might have happened at her home, and she couldn't make it."

The thought of Dong Shuangshuang's husband made Lin Yunwan very uneasy.

After waiting for half an hour longer, Zhao Mama came over to remind Lin Yunwan, "Miss, it's getting late. You should go back."

Xiruo asked Lin Yunwan's opinion.

Lin Yunwan remained calm. 

Realizing that waiting longer would be futile, she said, "Let's go see the lanterns and then head back."

Xiruo asked Zhao Mama, "Did you hear that?"

Zhao Mama nodded and urged Lin Yunwan, "Then Miss, let's go!"

Lin Yunwan and Xiruo were just about to leave when a maid from Dong Shuangshuang's side rushed over, panting heavily. She didn't have time to speak, instead leaning against the wall, bent over as she caught her breath.

"Xiruo, help her rest for a while," Lin Yunwan instructed.

"Yes," Xiruo responded.

Xiruo helped the maid sit down in a shaded area and asked her, "Why didn't your madam come?"

The maid's eyes reddened as she recalled her madam's instructions. She pursed her lips before replying, "Miss Lin, my family's master choked right before leaving. My madam was worried, so she decided not to come out today."

Of course, this wasn't the truth! Her master had lost money gambling and used the marriage of their four-year-old young lady as collateral. Her madam objected, so her master beat her until she couldn't be seen.

The household is in complete chaos now!

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The maid swallowed hard, composed her expression, and looked up at Lin Yunwan. She said, "Miss Lin, my madam sent me to deliver a message. She said that next time she'll come to your residence to pay respects to your madam."

The maid didn't know whether to convey Dong Shuangshuang's message or speak her mind: "Miss, you've made a wasted trip."

She stood up and bowed in apology.

Lin Yunwan personally helped her up, sighing.

Feeling guilty, the maid wondered if she managed to keep her madam's secret from Lin Manor. She whispered, "Miss..."

Lin Yunwan instructed, "Zhao Mama, send her back in a carriage."

Zhao Mama nodded in agreement and arranged for a servant to escort the maid home. She then said to Lin Yunwan, "Miss, please don't blame this old servant for speaking out of turn. You're still an unmarried young lady, and it's not appropriate for you to associate too closely with married women. Don't let them lead you astray."

She was concerned that Lin Yunwan might learn things she shouldn't from married women.

Lin Yunwan replied, "I understand."

She then took Xiruo to the hall where the long-life lanterns were offered.

Zhao Mama was somewhat surprised by how obedient Miss Lin was. She thought she was going to get scolded.

This Miss Lin was no longer the country girl she used to be! Look at the madam and the second miss, they've been disciplined into what state! Surprisingly, the young miss didn't scold her this time.

Xiruo chuckled softly and said, "Look at  Zhao Mama's expression. If you don't say anything to her, she'll feel uneasy."

Lin Yunwan's expression was very serious, and she didn't have the mindset to talk about Mom Zhao. Moreover, Zhao Mama's reminder made sense. If she were Zhao Mama, she would also advise Miss Lin like that.

Seeing Lin Yunwan's preoccupation, Xiruo comforted her, "If you couldn't meet Madam Dong this time, there's always next time."

"If you're in a hurry, I can personally go to her house!" 

Lin Yunwan shook her head. "I'm not in a rush to see her."

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She frowned and said, "Look at that maid's expression... Was it really someone who choked accidentally?"

Clearly, it was because Dong Shuangshuang was bullied by her husband again.

Xiruo lowered her head, thought for a moment, and clenched her fist. "Miss, should I go beat up her husband?"

"What good would that do?" 

Xiruo said, "You and Madam Dong can vent your anger first. We'll figure it out later."

Lin Yunwan really wanted to give her husband a good beating!

"Just beating him up won't solve the problem; it's only treating the symptoms, not the root cause."

Xiruo looked up and asked, "Miss, have you thought of a way to address the root cause?"

Lin Yunwan remained silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "I heard her mention before that her husband is the sole heir of his family for three generations."

Xiruo vaguely remembered and said, "That's why he dares to behave like this, even towards a properly married wife!"

She was also curious and asked, "I wonder what triggered him to lay hands on Madam Dong again this time..."

Lin Yunwan's gaze turned icy.

Regardless of the reason, a man should never lay hands on his wife!

Upon entering the hall where the Longevity Lamp was enshrined, Lin Yunwan took a glance at the lamp dedicated to Madam Lin.

The monks at the temple were very diligent; the lamp was well fueled with oil, burning brightly.

Outside, Zhou Mama and the servants were standing guard.

Xiruo spoke to Lin Yunwan, "Miss, I don't think Madam Dong is a capable person. If you have something important, actually..."

It shouldn't be entrusted to her.

However, Lin Yunwan responded, "This matter is very suitable for her to handle."

Xiruo was puzzled. What could Madam Dong do?

"Well, her husband's family happens to have a suitable young sister-in-law. If she keeps an eye on her husband for her sister-in-law's sake, it won't attract attention."

"I want her to choose a husband for me."

Xiruo was taken aback. "Choose... a husband?"

She couldn't help but ask, "What kind of husband does Miss want?"

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UH, Yunwan, what the heck? Don't you already have a candidate that knows your secret and bends over backwards to help you?? 

I guess maybe the idea of a Prince triggers the memories of concubines, but this Prince clearly goes against convention!

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