Chapter 197 FCDAW? IRTBTMOTMM

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

Chapter 197:

Dowry List

"Old Madam." Lin Yunwan entered to pay her respects to the old lady.

Lin Huabin glanced at Lin Yunwan, smiled gently, and, feeling guilty and not wanting to stay, bowed to the Old Madam. "Mother, your son will take his leave first."

Old Madam Lin nodded. Once he left, not hiding anything from Lin Yunwan, she said, "Your Madam wants Yunjiao to marry at the same time as you."

Lin Yunwan smiled faintly. "Parental orders are paramount. Whenever Madam and Master decide to marry off Yunjiao, I cannot intervene."

Old Madam Lin said, "Rest assured. I also know what kind of person your Madam is... she definitely has ulterior motives."

Lin Yunwan smiled. Sometimes the Old Madam was quite straightforward.

She continued, "If she doesn't get her way this time, who knows what trouble she might cause in the future."

"Since she wants Yunjiao to marry along with you, then let her!"

It seemed the Old Madam had already seen through Madam Zheng's intentions.

Lin Yunwan had nothing more to say.

Old Madam Lin smiled kindly, "Good child, rest assured and prepare for your big wedding."

She affectionately patted Lin Yunwan's hand and said as she left, "The officials from the Ministry of Rites have already come to inquire about your name. Next, we'll wait for the matching of the Eight Characters, then proceed with the betrothal and set the wedding date. Once the betrothal gifts are exchanged, everything will move quickly. In the future, you'll be busy. Wang Mama will come to teach you etiquette. As for Fan Mama's side, visit when you have time. If you're busy, don't come. Don't overwork yourself."

Lin Yunwan nodded.

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Old Madam Lin continued with a compassionate tone, "I see you only have two maids who often accompany you, and one of them isn't even of marriageable age yet. They seem a bit too young. I'll keep an eye out for a few mature maids for you, so you won't be too overwhelmed."

Indeed, they were preparing to add staff.

Lin Yunwan politely declined, "Old Madam, these two maids are very useful, especially Cuiqin. Despite her young age, she is very reliable. I wouldn't be able to manage more."

In truth, the maids selected by the Old Madam hardly needed any management. They were already well trained.

Old Madam Lin didn't insist, saying amiably, "As you wish. If you find that you need more maids in the future, feel free to let me know anytime."

"Thank you, Old Madam."

Lin Yunwan accompanied the Old Madam for dinner before returning to Bi Xi Ting after dark.

Under the lamplight, she started working on the purse. Cuiqin came in and lit several lamps.

Xiruo sat down and asked, "Miss, are you not worried that Madam wants to marry Miss Lin Yunjiao off together with you?"

Lin Yunwan didn't stop her needlework.

"Old Madam knows what she's doing. I have nothing to worry about," she said with a faint smile. "Madam can't outmatch Old Madam yet. If it weren't for the fear of offending the master, Old Madam wouldn't have agreed to Madam marrying into the family back then."

"But now there's no such concern," Xiruo said.

Compared to Lin Huabin and the entire Lin family, Old Madam had a clear priority in her heart.

Cuiqin stifled a cough, trying to hide it from Lin Yunwan.

Seeing the glimmer in her eyes, Lin Yunwan said, "Alright, go rest now. You must be tired after spending the whole day in the courtyard."

Cuiqin felt embarrassed.

Xiruo stood up and said, "Cuiqin, you should go back now! I'll take over for the night."

Although Cuiqin was reluctant to leave, Xiruo insisted, "You should come early tomorrow. I don't want to wake up early."

Cuiqin agreed decisively.

After Cuiqin left and Xiruo closed the door, Lin Yunwan sighed softly and said, "The only thing on my mind right now is Second Miss Lin's situation..."

A few days later, Lin Yunwan happened to hear something.

"Is Fan Mama not here?"

When she went to look for Fan Mama, she heard from one of the maids by her side, "Miss, Mama went to make a vow. She won't be back for three or four days."

Lin Yunwan didn't comment and returned with Xiruo.

"Why did Fan Mama leave at this time?"

Xiruo felt something was amiss.

Lin Yunwan thought for a moment and said, "I've been with Fan Mama for a long time, and I've never heard of her going alone to make a vow before."

"Nowadays, there's a lot going on in the Lin Family. Old Madam's health is not good, and there are many decisions that Old Madam can't make on her own. She relies on Fan Mama for help," she continued.

"It seems like Fan Mama is handling something for Old Madam that must be done but can't be publicized," Xiruo remarked.

"What could it be? Can't Old Madam let First Madam know?"

After all, First Madam was the mistress of the Lin Family.

Lin Yunwan replied calmly, "It's about me and Miss Lin."

Xiruo suddenly understood.

A few days later, Fan Mama returned. Lin Yunwan went to learn the zither, and she noticed a strong scent of incense on Fan Mama's body.

As they left Fan Mama, Xiruo asked, "There's a strong smell on Madam. Did she leave incense?"

"Not just incense, but also the smell of joss paper," Lin Yunwan replied.

Xiruo recalled the scent and shook her head, "I didn't notice."

Lin Yunwan's sense of smell was sharp; she could detect scents and identify their source easily.

She asserted, "Fan Mama went to perform religious rituals for Old Madam Lin."

Xiruo fell silent for a moment, then asked, "Will this bring peace to Miss Lin?"

"Unlikely," Lin Yunwan replied.

They returned to the Bi Xi Ting in silence. Lin Yunwan's gaze softened as she said, "If Lin Mansion truly cared for her, they would return her mother's belongings to the Su family."

Performing rituals alone, providing solace for the departed soul—does it truly work? She didn't believe so.

A few days later, Prince Huan's Mansion came with the results of the compatibility reading.

It was needless to say that it was favorable, with Wang Mama smiling brightly, "It's perfect!"

Lin Mansion was also pleased. With joy, Old Madam Lin decided, "Once they come for the betrothal, they'll all come to me to discuss Yunwan's dowry."

Lin Huabin and Madam Zheng exchanged a glance, each harboring their own schemes.

Lin Yunwan couldn't listen to this conversation. She had been hiding behind the screen the whole time, a permission granted by the Old Madam. When it came to discussing dowry matters, she had to withdraw.

"Let's go back," she whispered to Xiruo, handing her the finished embroidered purse. "Give this to the prince."

"Also, go see Master Su for me."

Xiruo returned after a long half-day, first discussing Master Su's matters with Lin Yunwan. "The list of dowry items from back then has been sorted out," she said. "Master Su also mentioned that everything that needs to be prepared has been taken care of. He assures the young miss not to worry."

Lin Yunwan nodded, but then noticed Xiruo seemed very uneasy.

"What's wrong?" she asked.

Xiruo hesitated before speaking, "The prince wants this servant to inform you in advance that your wedding with him doesn't need to be held in the capital."

Lin Yunwan was puzzled. "If not in the capital, where will it be held?" Returning to the capital now would definitely be tricky, given how recently she was "deceased."

Furrowing her brows, she said, "But isn't it customary for a prince's wedding to include ceremonies to pay respects to the heavens and earth, as well as to the emperor and empress? It's impossible for the emperor and empress to leave the capital."

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