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

 Chapter 193: 

 Assessment

"Mistress, tomorrow Lady-in-waiting Wang is coming. You must dress up nicely to receive her."

Zhou Mama smiled as she brought several sets of clothes, along with a brand new hairpin, all of which were the latest styles in Jiangqian. 

She patiently explained, "Miss, this emerald hairpin is the most exquisite. It was sent by Master himself."

Xiruo couldn't help teasing Zhou Mama, "You didn't use to be so meticulous."

Housekeeper Zhou smiled awkwardly. Who doesn't butter up to others?

But she didn't mind Xiruo's teasing. In just two days, the news had spread throughout Jiangqian that the Eldest Miss of the Lin Family was going to be the Princess of Huan! 

Even she was basking in the glory.

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What's a little joke?

"You may leave."

Wang Mama was the Empress Dowager's confidante.

Although Qi Lingheng had told her to treat it as if she were a maiden about to be married for the first time and not to worry too much, Lin Yunwan still wanted to do better. She didn't want him to always be the one worrying about these things.

The next day, Lin Yunwan went early to pay respects to Old Madam Lin. Apart from the first and third madams, there was no one else present.

"Grandmother," Lin Yunwan greeted as she approached with Madam Zheng. Madam Zheng looked pale and seemed to have aged five years in just one night.

Old Madam Lin, impatient with Madam Zheng's appearance, coolly said, "You sit at the back."

Then she turned to Lin Yunwan with a smile. "Come, sit beside your grandmother."

Lin Yunwan nodded and went to sit beside her grandmother.

Wang Mama arrived very early; they had only just settled down when she appeared.

Fan Mama personally went to greet Wang Mama. 

Both of them had served by the side of royal children, so they had much to talk about. As they walked, they conversed and laughed.

Upon entering the hall, even Old Madam Lin stood up to welcome Wang Mama.

"Madam, please don't be so polite. You're getting old, please sit down!" After some courtesy, Wang Mama sat down beside Old Madam Lin.

Lin Yunwan stepped back to stand beside First Madam.

Wang Mama discreetly assessed her, and in the entire hall, there was only one young lady. It was obvious that she was Lin Yunwan, the eldest daughter of the second branch.

After a while, seeing that Lin Yunwan behaved decently, Wang Mama took the initiative to ask, "How old is the young lady?"

Old Madam Lin answered promptly, "Her birth mother passed away early, and her health was not good. It is said that she was raised in the countryside to strengthen her health."

"She missed her marriage due to her health. She is now eighteen this year."

Wang Mama smiled faintly, "She's not young anymore."

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Old Madam Lin smiled without saying a word.

These matters had already spread, and how could Wang Mama not know? She just wanted to see the attitude of the Lin Family with her own eyes.

Fan Mama also joined in with a smile, "The young lady is clever. I've been teaching her reading, writing, and music in my spare time."

Wang Mama chuckled, "I remember the Princess Consort Yan loved listening to the zither the most. With your guidance, her zither skills must be exceptional."

Old Madam Lin said, "If Madam doesn't mind, let Yunwan play a piece. The zither is readily available."

Wang Mama was eager to listen and said with a smile, "Then let the young miss entertain us!"

Fan Mama took Lin Yunwan to the adjacent room.

She patted Lin Yunwan's shoulder and whispered, "Don't be shy, play as well as you can."

Lin Yunwan glanced at Fan Mama. 

Before she could figure anything out, Fan Mama had already left to avoid suspicion.

She sat in front of the zither and played a famous melody. 

Her zither skills weren't extraordinary, but they were pleasant to the ears.

"Old Madam, Madam." After Lin Yunwan came back into the room, she sat beside Madam Lin again.

Wang Mama seemed quite satisfied and said with a smile, "One can appreciate the elegance of the music. I could discern the refinement in the young miss' zither playing."

Old Madam Lin smiled faintly. That was already considered a decent compliment.

While conversing with Old Madam Lin and Madam, Wang Mama also exchanged a few words with Lin Yunwan.

After half a day of pleasant conversation, both sides were happy.

Only Madam Zheng felt extremely uncomfortable, feeling as insignificant as a louse in this gathering. Wang Mama seemed to overlook her existence entirely!

"Apologies for the prolonged disturbance, Old Madam. I should take my leave now," Wang Mama said as she rose to depart.

Old Madam Lin politely insisted on her staying, but Wang Mama declined. Eventually, Old Madam Lin, along with Fan Mama and her three daughters-in-law, escorted Wang Mama out.

Once Wang Mama left, the smiles on everyone's faces disappeared. It wasn't that their mood soured; it was just that their thoughts weighed heavily on them, making it hard to maintain a cheerful demeanor.

Old Madam Lin instructed her daughters-in-law, "You all should go back and rest!"

She and Fan Mama returned together, discussing along the way, "What do you make of Wang Mama's attitude?"

Fan Mama pondered for a moment before replying, "Wang Mama seemed quite pleased with our young lady."

"The young lady's zither skills may not be exquisite, but given her background... to achieve this level is quite commendable. It seems Wang Mama also appreciates the young miss' demeanor; otherwise, she wouldn't have stayed for so long," Fan Mama added.

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Old Madam Lin nodded in agreement. "I share the same sentiment."

She sighed and said, "Let's go. First, let's go see Yunwan. Has the second son returned?"

Last night, she had wanted to see her second son, but Lin Huabin was nowhere to be found. She had decided to postpone meeting him until after Wang Mama left.

"The servant girl said the second master has already returned. Since Wang Mama has left, the second master should be here soon."

As they spoke, they reached the courtyard gate and bumped into Lin Huabin.

"Mother." Lin Huabin bowed and moved to assist Old Madam Lin.

Old Madam Lin pushed him away and asked coldly, "Where did you go last night?"

"Uh..." 

Of course, he went to see Zhao Jingyi! 

But Lin Huabin couldn't mention that, so he said, "Let's go inside first and talk."

Zhao Jingyi was even more clueless than him; he truly didn't know how to be a father! 

The situation here was something he couldn't explain to his grandmother either.

Old Madam Lin gave him a cold glance. "Good, I have something to discuss with you."

She had the servant girl close the courtyard door and then spoke to Lin Huabin behind closed doors.

Lin Yunwan was in the adjacent room, and there was only a curtain separating the two rooms. Lin Yunwan knew that Old Madam Lin intended for her to hear, and she was also not allowed to leave. It must be that Old Madam Lin didn't want to ask her directly.

She peeked through the curtain and saw Lin Huabin, curious about what they were going to discuss.

Old Madam Lin took out a small piece of paper, and Lin Huabin furrowed his brows as he read it.

Lin Yunwan had a bad feeling in her heart.

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