Chapter 199 FCDAW? IRTBTMOTMM

 FlamingoBees 

Translating Chinese Historical Dramas for your enjoyment... and mine! :)

Home    :    Novels

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

 Chapter 199: 

Adding Makeup 

"Second Madam, I'm afraid your courtyard won't be able to accommodate so many things," said Fan Mama, hurrying over to speak to Madam Zheng. "Let's move the items to the Bixi Hall."

Madam Zheng was very angry. This was the second courtyard! Fan Mama was overstepping her bounds!

© translations belonging to  flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com. If you read this somewhere else instead of flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com then the translations has been posted WITHOUT permission of translator.

"This is also the Old Madam's decision," Fan Mama said, knowing Madam Zheng was discontent and invoking the Old Madam's name.

With the mention of the Old Madam, Madam Zheng clenched her handkerchief, took a deep breath, and said with a forced smile, "Well then! If Old Madam has instructed so, then we shall comply."

Fan Mama was already ahead, and she turned back to scold, "Why are you still standing there?" Fan Mama waved her hand and led the servants and maids from the courtyard.

Gritting her teeth, Madam Zheng muttered under her breath, "...you can hold onto them for now!"

She knew she would have to give them up eventually.

"Thank you, Fan Mama," Xiruo said, bending her knee slightly to express her gratitude to Fan Mama.

Fan Mama smiled and didn't say much.

Zhao Mama arrived late. Fan Mama urged her to quickly help move the engagement gifts sent by the Prince's Residence to the Bi Xi Ting.

Xiruo wanted to invite Fan Mama in for tea, but Fan Mama declined, rushing back to attend to the Old Madam.

"It seems the Old Madam truly knows our Madam's intentions," Xiruo said with a faint smile.

Xiruo pondered for a moment and added, "But Madam still doesn't realize that the Old Madam has her eyes on her."

Yunwan felt reassured by the Old Madam's actions.

She lazily lay on the couch, continuing to knit, making a pair of knee pads for Qi Lingheng to use in winter.

"When I get married, it will be cold outside..." Yunwan murmured to herself.

~

Madam Zheng returned to her courtyard, still feeling upset. Soon after, Fan Mama went out and then returned to report, "Madam, the Wen family has finalized the auspicious date. They've sent word that it's perfect, and they'll come to propose marriage in three days."

After the marriage between Wenhai and Yunjiao was settled, Wenhai and his mother left the Lin Residence and rented a nearby courtyard, waiting to welcome Yunjiao as his bride.

This was Madam Zheng's last chance.

Wenhai's mother was thrilled to have secured a daughter-in-law from the Lin Residence. The next day, she moved out and hired a matchmaker to expedite the proposal from the their residence. Now, the proposal was imminent.

Madam Zheng said disdainfully, "They'll come when they come. Remind me to wake up early when the time comes."

© translations belonging to  flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com. If you read this somewhere else instead of flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com then the translations has been posted WITHOUT permission of translator.

She looked down upon Wenhai and his mother. How much dowry could they possibly bring? They probably didn't even have a decent tea set!

However, these items weren't meant for her daughter anyway. Thinking this way, she felt less annoyed.

When Lin Huabin came to discuss his stepdaughter's dowry with her, she was surprisingly generous. "Yunwan has suffered a lot over the years, and there have been rumors outside that I've mistreated her. We can't skimp on her dowry anymore."

"Master, let's make it as generous as possible!"

Lin Huabin looked at her suspiciously.

"When did my wife have a change of heart?" 

But he was pleased to see this scene and smiled gently, "If you have such a broad mind, then it's easy to handle."

Madam Zheng smiled back. What does it matter to be generous at a time like this? The husband and wife finally settled on the dowry to be given to Yunwan from the second house.

For the dowry left by Madam Su before her death, Lin Huabin didn't even mention it.

Madam Zheng asked, "Master, what about the Su family's belongings?"

Lin Huabin pointed to the documents on the table and said lightly, "These are already not considered as mistreating her."

Madam Zheng was secretly delighted.

But she was worried that the Old Madam would intervene. This mother-in-law of hers always spoiled her plans!

"Does the Old Madam agree?"

Lin Huabin nodded.

© translations belonging to  flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com. If you read this somewhere else instead of flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com then the translations has been posted WITHOUT permission of translator.

Madam Zheng smiled, "This time, the Old Madam is quite sensible..."

"To be honest, even if we give it, there's nothing to fear. After all, it's all for my darling daughter."

"What are you mumbling about?"

Lin Huabin noticed Madam Zheng's expression and became somewhat wary.

Madam Zheng quickly added, "I was just thinking that relatives will also come to help Yunwan and Yunjiao get dressed up. So, whether it's in the Old Madam's room or here with us..."

Interrupting her, Lin Huabin suggested, "Let's have it in the Old Madam's room! There will be many relatives coming from the West Lin Mansion, and you won't be able to handle them all by yourself. It's better if my elder sister and the Old Madam assist."

Madam Zheng didn't say anything in response.

~

"Yunyi!"

Lin Yunwan woke up from a dream, sweat dripping down her forehead.

Today was Xiruo's night watch, and she approached with a candle, asking, "Miss, what's wrong?"

Lin Yunwan settled herself and replied with a faint smile, "Nothing."

She had dreamt of her younger brother, speaking to her with a proud smile, much like when he passed the county exam years ago, full of joy.

"Xiruo, what day is it today?"

Xiruo answered, "It's the first day of the second half of the month."

There was a provincial exam in August this year, and the results would be announced in a few days. However, Yunyi was still too young; he shouldn't be participating in the provincial exam this year.

© translations belonging to  flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com. If you read this somewhere else instead of flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com then the translations has been posted WITHOUT permission of translator.

"We don't even know if Yunyi passed the county exam this year."

"He hasn't mentioned it in his letters, so it's likely he didn't."

Lin Yunwan shook her head with a smile.

"It's strange how I dreamt of Yunyi passing the county exam..."

Seeing her joyful expression, Xiruo commented, "Well, it's a good omen, indicating something happy."

The sky was starting to brighten.

Today was the day when relatives from the Lin Mansion would come to help her get dressed up, and Dong Shuangshuang would also come over.

Lin Yunwan sat in front of the bronze mirror, smiling faintly. "Indeed, it seems like something happy is about to happen."

After finishing her makeup, she went to see Old Madam Lin.

Madam Zheng and Lin Yunjiao also went along. Lin Yunjiao had lost a lot of weight recently and didn't seem as lively and assertive as before.

As they were both soon-to-be brides, Old Madam Lin praised her with a simple "You've become much more dignified."

Lin Yunjiao, lost in her own thoughts, hesitated before thanking her and then sat beside Madam Zheng with her head bowed.

Her mother said she could become the Princess Huan, and she was initially very happy about it, but the longer she waited, the more uncomfortable she felt. 'If I become the Princess Huan, then who will marry Cousin Wenhai?'

Lin Yunjiao looked towards Lin Yunwan. Lin Yunjiao pursed her lips, feeling very conflicted. "Old Madam's words sound somewhat distant. We're all family here, and it's only natural to cherish both of us a little more."

The mistresses of the Western Lin Mansion were already chatting and laughing, giving the two girls some valuable gifts.

© translations belonging to  flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com. If you read this somewhere else instead of flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com then the translations has been posted WITHOUT permission of translator.

Their generosity was evident.

Lin Yunwan and Lin Yunjiao went to thank them, and they even had lunch together.

Lin Huabin and the elders were entertaining guests in the front courtyard, enjoying themselves as well.

He was a bit drunk, exuding a strong scent of alcohol, unable to hear clearly what the servants were saying.

He was entirely focused on his daughter's happiness.

Once Yunwan was married, Su's dowry would be rightfully theirs.

Until a servant loudly exclaimed, "Second Master, someone from the Su family has arrived."

He snapped out of his thoughts, setting down his wine glass and asking, "Who has come?"

"The Su family, Miss's uncle. They said they've come to help Miss Yunwan get dressed!"

Lin Huabin froze.

The news spread to the inner courtyard, where Old Madam Lin was still conversing with the visitors from the Western Lin Mansion. A maid announced, "The Su family has arrived. Master Su and Madam Su, along with their son and daughter, have come to help... help Miss Yunwan get dressed."

Old Madam Lin furrowed her brows but quickly smiled and said, "The in-laws have arrived. Please, bring them in."

However, she felt uneasy. Ever since Madam Su's passing, the Su family hadn't set foot in the Lin mansion for many years. Back then, she had even sent her eldest son personally to the Su residence, but Master Su had remained stubborn, unwilling to forge closer ties with the Lin family.

Why had they come now?

© translations belonging to  flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com. If you read this somewhere else instead of flamingobeestranslations.blogspot.com then the translations has been posted WITHOUT permission of translator.

•••

https://ko-fi.com/flamingobeestranslations

Prev  :  TOC :  Next