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

 Chapter 161: 

Doubt 

"Old age makes one less agile than in youth," Old Madam Lin said as she sat under the bamboo grove, with Lin Yunwan by her side.

She inquired about Lin Yunwan's past experiences in the countryside: "What did you and the two old servants eat during heavy snowfalls in winter?"

"Do the villagers and hunters often interact with you? Are there any reclusive old gentlemen in the countryside?"

Was she doubting her? Lin Yunwan felt cautious, but she responded smoothly, without a single mistake.

Old Madam Lin nodded and asked a couple more questions before stopping.

She smiled at Lin Yunwan and said, "I heard you offered a lamp for your mother at the Temple of Benevolent Grace? The weather is hot, so it's not good to go out too much. Go and visit your mother."

Lin Yunwan rose and bowed, "Yes."

Accompanied by Xiruo, she went to the main hall to see the lamp and replenish the oil.

Old Madam Lin's smile faded as she asked Fan Mama, "What do you think?"

Fan Mama shook her head, "I can't see any flaws."

Old Madam Lin calmly remarked, "With outstanding looks and knowledge, such a child could not have been raised without meticulous upbringing in the house..."

Fan Mama nodded in agreement, "The eldest daughter who got married off is not as good as Miss Yunwan."

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She was referring to the legitimate eldest daughter of the Lin family, who had married very well and had an excellent reputation in her husband's family, earning praise from almost everyone and bringing honor to the entire Lin family.

Fan Mama continued, "Didn't you say that the two old servants who took care of the young lady are also quite knowledgeable? Miss Yunwan might have lived a difficult life in the countryside, but I don't think her education is lacking."

Old Madam Lin thought for a moment before saying, "You haven't seen Yunwan's mother."

Fan Mama, curious, asked, "What do you mean?"

Madam Lin said with a complex expression, "Among ten women, nine are not as good as her. Although she comes from a merchant family and may not understand music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, she is an excellent steward. It's a pity... she doesn't have that blessing."

It was unclear whether she meant that Yunwan's mother lacked blessings or if the Lin family lacked blessings.

After pondering for a moment, Fan Mama said, "Miss Yunwan might be as clever as the former Second Madam, quick to learn anything and understanding it thoroughly."

"Perhaps..." Old Madam Lin murmured to herself, "I hope I'm just overthinking things."

Fan Mama understood her concerns and said, "Perhaps the Second Master has offended someone without even realizing it. I shouldn't say this, but the Second Master is shrewd enough, but not as mature as the Master."

Old Madam Lin replied, "You're confused. Offending people is also a skill. Like you said, he's adept at networking, painstakingly crafting a good reputation for himself. Normally, he doesn't offend anyone. But just like Zhengshi, he's too superficial... utterly useless."

Fan Mama chuckled, "You're not being polite! If the Second Master hears this, he'll be upset again."

Old Madam Lin fell silent. What use is it to be upset? The second son is just the way he is.

Her expression gradually turned cold, and she couldn't help but think that Lin Xiang's matter had benefited her granddaughter Yunwan the most. But Yunwan didn't seem capable enough to find Lin Xiang from afar and bring her to the Cien Temple.

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However, Lin Xiang wouldn't have dared to confront the entire Lin Family, indicating that she was only targeting the Second Madam.

Who could the Second Master have offended?

Or was it really just a coincidence?

Old Madam Lin chuckled inwardly. Where were there so many coincidences?

Fan Mama came over to advise her, "Madam, perhaps there's no harm done in the end. You shouldn't dwell on it. The Second Master and the Lin Family are fine, aren't they?"

Madam Lin, accustomed to being cautious, said, "Be cautious and sail for ten thousand years."

"Let's go, let's head back to the carriage first. Send someone to find Yunwan and ask her to come back after she's finished looking at the long-life lamp."

Fan Mama sent a clear-speaking little maid to deliver the message.

Meanwhile, Lin Yunwan and Xiruo arrived at the hall. 

As the weather grew warmer, the place where the long-life lamp was kept became even hotter. Apart from the monks who guarded the area, there was no one else around.

Xiruo handed over some silver coins and asked them to leave. 

The two of them talked inside.

"Miss, it seems that Old Madam Lin is suspicious of you."

Lin Yunwan herself also noticed, but she wasn't worried about it. She said, "Madam Lin is just very suspicious whether I have gained any influence in the countryside, rather than completely doubting my identity."

Switching identities is something Lin Huabin might dare to do, but Lin's old lady wouldn't even dare to think about it!

However, Lin Yunwan had other worries.

She said to Xiruo, "Fortunately, I didn't rely on Madam Lin from the beginning." If she had depended on the old lady to arrange her marriage, it probably wouldn't have ended well.

"What do you mean, Miss?"

Xiruo frowned, her mind working slowly, not quite understanding.

Lin Yunwan calmly said, "Do you see any indication that the old lady wants to intervene?"

"Clearly knowing that the master and mistress are a ruthless couple, they won't arrange a good marriage for Miss Lin. At most, the old lady won't let them mistreat Miss Lin too much in marriage matters. But she won't help Miss Lin out of her predicament either."

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Lin Yunwan could also understand the reason, sighed, and said, "It's not easy to choose a husband for Miss Lin. Selecting a suitable person, investigating the details of the other party's background, especially inquiring about the temperament of the parents-in-law, and then going through the six traditional rites, is indeed troublesome."

"A granddaughter who is married off by her own hands must be given a decent dowry."

"Lin Family has so many grandchildren; the old lady can't possibly only care about one and neglect the rest. There are always daughters-in-law, sons, grandsons, and granddaughters who feel resentful in their hearts. The old lady ends up with a reputation for favoritism."

In short, Lin Yunwan is currently a hot potato.

She can only rely on herself for everything.

Xiruo sighed, "Thank goodness it's you. If it were..." She glanced at the blank long-life lamp. If it were really Miss Lin, how tragic would it be? She didn't know if being alive or dead would be better.

The little maid sent by Lin Old Madam urged them to hurry back.

Lin Yunwan, with Xiruo, returned to the place where the carriage of Lin Mansion was parked. She and Xiruo were in one carriage, while Lin Old Madam and Fan Mama were in another.

On the street, they encountered a traffic jam.

Lin Yunwan instructed Xiruo to get off the carriage and tell Lin Old Madam, "Miss wants to go pick out some jewelry and embroidery threads herself..."

Lin Old Madam was not strict about such matters, with so many servants around, there wouldn't be any issues in broad daylight.

She nodded in agreement and added to Xiruo, "Take good care of your young lady. Don't let anyone disrespect her."

Xiruo lowered her head and replied, "Yes."

Lin Old Madam ensured there were enough people left to accompany the carriage behind and then went back home. Lin Yunwan and Xiruo strolled around, picking out some jewelry while wearing veiled hats. When they grew tired, they found a teahouse to rest in.

Sitting upstairs, they had a perfect view of the street below, including a shop frequently visited by Dong Shuangshuang's husband, Lu Rong. It was situated in front of a tavern and behind a gambling den.

Dong Shuangshuang had mentioned that many idlers frequented that area, looking fierce and menacing, and were known to be ruthless. It was unclear who supported them from behind, but the Lu family couldn't afford to provoke such individuals. Even if they were to cripple Lu Rong, the Lu family wouldn't be able to seek justice through official channels.

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