Chapter 189 FCADW? IRTBTMOTMM

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

Chapter 189:

Settlement

"Is everything settled?"

Old Madam Lin clenched a string of prayer beads tightly in her hands.

Several of the Lin family's leading matriarchs stood before her.

Both First Madam Lin and First Master Lin came out.

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First Madam Lin spoke first, "Old Madam Lin, everything is settled."

First Master Lin added, "The Prince has already bathed and changed clothes. We've also sent for the physician from the Jiangqian Residence."

Old Madam Lin's heart was still in her throat.

She opened her eyes and asked her eldest son, "How does the Prince look? Was he injured?"

"He's fine," First Master Lin replied. "The Prince pulled Miss Yunwan out of the water and then came up himself. He's unharmed, didn't even swallow any water."

"That's a relief," Old Madam Lin breathed a sigh of relief, then her gaze turned sharp, "What were you two doing? Why did you bring the Prince to the lotus pond?"

She glared at her two sons, "If something had really happened to the Prince in our house, could you two bear the responsibility?!"

This unexpected incident was truly heart-stopping, and Old Madam Lin was quite shaken by it.

First Master Lin bowed, saying, "Mother, it's the fault of your sons."

Lin Huabin also had to lower his head and admit, "...Mother, it was our negligence."

First Madam Lin went over to comfort Old Madam Lin and whispered softly, "Don't blame the two masters. The Prince rushed to save someone on his own."

Old Madam Lin then looked at her two sons. She only asked her eldest son, "The Prince went there on his own?"

First Master Lin nodded and said, "There was a cry for help at the lotus pond, and the Prince went over. My younger brother and I couldn't stop him in time."

Old Madam Lin looked at First Madam Lin.

How could the Prince, a person of such high status, rashly rush to rescue someone?

It didn't make sense. But this wasn't the time to discuss that. Both the front and back courtyards of the Lin residence were still bustling with activity.

First Madam Lin said, "Old Madam, there are guests waiting in both the front and back courtyards..."

"What's the rush?"

Old Madam Lin said, "Even if the courtyard is full of guests, it's not as important as the Prince's situation."

"Let's wait until the Prince has changed his clothes before deciding."

First Madam Lin nodded, "Yes." But her mind was still anxious about another matter.

It was something everyone understood without saying it out loud. Both girls from the Lin family had fallen into the water, and the Prince and Madam Zheng's nephew had each rescued one of them. The girls' innocence might have been compromised!

But Old Madam Lin didn't mention it, and no one dared to bring it up.

Lin Huabin's face darkened as he paced around the room.

Madam Zheng rushed in, looking pale, and without even greeting Old Madam Lin, she grabbed Lin Huabin and demanded, "I heard that both of our girls fell into the water?!" She had discussed with Madam Wen, intending to just push Yunwan into the water. How did both of them end up falling in?

Lin Huabin looked gloomy and replied, "...Yes."

"I-I heard that the Prince also jumped into the water to rescue someone?"

"Yes," Lin Huabin confirmed.

Madam Zheng lips quivered as she asked in a trembling voice, "Th-then, did the Prince save Yunjiao or... or..."

"He saved Yunwan," Lin Huabin replied in a low voice.

Zheng's wife felt dizzy and almost fainted.

Lin Huabin supported her and frowned, "You... you really! Why did you come and cause trouble?"

Zheng's wife cried, "H-How could it be Yunwan? How could it be her?" Now everything was ruined!

Old Madam Lin cast a cold glance and asked, "Why can't it be Yunwan?"

Madam Zheng looked up and realized that the atmosphere here was very solemn. It seemed like she had said something wrong.

Lin Huabin urged her, "Why haven't you greeted Old Madam?"

Madam Zheng wiped her tears and rose to greet, "Greetings, Old Madam."

Her legs were still weak, half-leaning on Lin Huabin's body.

Lin Huabin, fearing she might embarrass herself by falling, also pleaded with the Old Madam.

Old Madam Lin's face remained cold as she said, "Sit down." She felt extremely uncomfortable in her heart.

She asked her eldest daughter-in-law, "Why weren't there any maids on duty in the garden? Even if the young ladies fell into the water, it shouldn't have been up to two men to rescue them."

The First Madam and felt uneasy, "The manpower in the front and back yards was insufficient. I also called the maids from the garden to help out, but even then, it was only for a brief moment. In less than two quarters of an hour, they had finished their tasks and were ready to return."

"It's the fault of the daughter-in-law for not being aware that such a short amount of time could cause trouble!"

The First Madam was about to kneel down, but the servant hurriedly went to stop her, saying, "First Madam, what are you doing? You are the mistress of the Lin Family. Even if you make mistakes, the Old Madam will teach you. You cannot kneel down like this."

If she knelt down, she would lose all her dignity.

The First Madam cried, tears streaming down her face.

Having been in charge for so many years, when had she ever made such a big mistake?

Madam Zheng lowered her head beside, intentionally rubbing her forehead, afraid to look at Old Madam Lin and the First Madam.

... She wondered if the old witch was watching her.

Old Madam Lin withdrew her gaze indifferently and said to her eldest daughter-in-law, "There are still guests in the backyard. Hurry and freshen up. I'll handle things here."

The First Madam, despite the turmoil, quickly regained her composure and said, "I'll take my leave then."

With her trusted servants, she went to freshen up and change clothes, ready to entertain the guests who came for the baby's full moon celebration.

Not long after, Qi Lingheng came out after bathing in his room.

First Master Lin and Lin Huabin were both waiting outside.

Qi Lingheng's expression was calm, revealing no joy or anger. He said to Lin's eldest master, "I haven't had the opportunity to drink the baby's full moon wine yet. Aren't you going to invite me to join the celebration?"

Lin's eldest master replied nervously, "Please, this way, Your Highness."

Taking Qi Lingheng to a serene courtyard in the front yard, naturally, the prince wouldn't sit with ordinary people. Everyone present was worthy of conversing with the prince.

Until the banquet dispersed, Qi Lingheng also went to pay respects to Old Madam Lin. He seemed a little drunk, so he left quickly.

Lin's eldest master and Lin Huabin saw Qi Lingheng off and returned with troubled expressions.

"The prince didn't mention the rescue incident from start to finish..." Lin's eldest master sighed. "Mother, what do you think the prince meant?"

Old Madam Lin, clutching her prayer beads, said, "I can't say for sure."

Lin Huabin anxiously interjected, "Mother, didn't you ask the prince about it just now?"

"The prince is already drunk. How could I ask?" Old Madam Lin protested. "What if the prince agreed at the moment but later dismissed it as drunken talk? What would happen to the Lin family? What about Yunwan? A girl's reputation can be managed in various ways. Offending the prince would be the end of your official career!"

First Master Lin was deeply concerned. "Mother, are you suggesting... sending Yunwan to a nunnery?"

Old Madam Lin remained calm. "No rush. The prince will sober up tomorrow. Since he saved your daughter, it's only proper to express gratitude in person."

"After thanking the prince, if he shows no intention of taking her as a concubine..."

Despite her apparent calmness, Old Madam Lin couldn't shake off her reluctance. Among the many young ladies in the household, Lin Yunwan and Lin Yunjiao were her favorites. They were both intelligent and composed, naturally suited to become matriarchs of the family.

"In that case, she'll be sent to the convent," Old Madam Lin concluded, though Lin Huabin hesitated to agree.

If it were his own daughter, it would be acceptable, but she's Zhao Jingyi's daughter.

I should talk to Zhao Jingyi first!

"Maybe the prince knew she was his cousin, that's why he jumped in to save her."

"In that case, it's all sorted."

"Having Yunwan as a concubine for Prince Huan doesn't seem like mistreatment."

I hope Zhao Jingyi won't be angry.

On his way back to the mansion, Lin Huabin rationalized the situation, but couldn't help feeling regretful. "Why couldn't it have been Wenhai instead..."

If Wenhai had saved Yunwan and Prince Huan had saved Yunjiao, wouldn't that be perfect?

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