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

 Chapter 227: 

 Have a Good Talk

"Older Sis..." Lin Yunyi hesitated. 

Lin Yunwan said gently, "Please, have a seat and talk." 

Lin Yunyi joked, "Older Sister, if you say so, I'll be too scared to sit." 

Qi Lingheng also laughed, "Your sister asked you to sit, so just sit." 

Lin Yunyi finally sat down. 

Lin Yunwan carefully observed her younger brother. It had been three years since they last met, and he had grown a lot. 

His features had become more defined, shedding the remnants of youth. 

There was a sharpness in his voice now, a sign of manhood. 

"Yunyi, Mother mentioned your troubles with marriage. Tell your sister, why haven't you found a suitable match among all those girls?" 

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Though Lin Yunwan held sway over the household, she wasn't particularly assertive. 

Most family matters were still decided by Lin Yunyi. 

Lin Yunwan understood that it was her brother's own lack of interest that led to the failed matches. 

But for him to remain unmarried for so long was unacceptable. 

Lin Yunyi fell silent for a moment before replying, "Elder sister, it's not that I'm picky."

He sighed, "The young ladies I considered in the past two years were only twelve or thirteen, innocent and carefree. Their parents doted on them greatly. While such girls are nice, they are not fit to manage a household."

"Mother always says that a gentle and virtuous girl is all that matters. But elder sister, I feel that's not enough."

He had witnessed firsthand what his sister had experienced in the Wu Ding Marquis's residence. Now, when he sought a wife, he refused to settle for a timid and feeble woman.

Lin Yunyi's tone was firm, "Elder sister, the mistress of a household is as important as the master."

Lin Yunwan was greatly surprised. She hadn't expected her brother to consider things so deeply.

"Have you not discussed your thoughts with Mother?"

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Lin Yunyi sighed, "How could I not? Mother said to marry a girl who understands propriety, either a firstborn daughter who lost her mother and has cared for her siblings, showing maturity. But they are older than me. Or a widow remarried, who is much older than me."

"I'm not picky, but Mother..." He defended himself, "It's not just that I don't like others; some have rejected me, finding fault with me!"

Lin Yunwan asked instinctively, "What faults did they find in you?"

She knew her brother was very accommodating. If there was any fault found in him, he would naturally rectify it.

Lin Yunyi pursed his lips and feigned nonchalance, "I still have the upcoming examination this year. Let's wait a bit longer for the marriage."

"When it comes to exams, Yunyi, how come you didn't even pass the preliminary exams three years ago? Did you not take them, or did you fail?"

Lin Yunwan actually knew long ago that her brother hadn't failed but simply didn't take the exams. However, if her brother didn't tell her voluntarily, she would pretend not to know.

Lin Yunyi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and calmly replied, "I had a stomachache for a few days and missed the exams."

Lin Yunwan felt particularly regretful. "Without passing the preliminary exams, you can't participate in the provincial exams. Even if you didn't succeed in the last provincial exam, having the experience of one exam would increase your chances this year."

The provincial exam took place every three years, so missing the last one was indeed a pity!

Lin Yunwan held back her emotions and continued, "Was it because you ate something bad, or... was it related to the Lu family?"

She balled her hands into fists, her nails biting into her palms.

Qi Lingheng's people sent back to the capital had found out that at the time, Qing Ge'er, Lu Chang Zong, had just entered Mingshan Academy, and he was also beaten up! The Lu family failed to get justice at the academy, and then Yunyi failed the exam.

This was too much of a coincidence!

If it wasn't for the Lu family pinning the blame on Yunyi, she wouldn't believe it.

Lin Yunyi spoke calmly, "Elder sister, I shouldn't speak about things without evidence."

Thinking of Lu Chang Zong's appearance, he sneered, "Is it the Lu family who harmed me? In the end, Luchang Zong didn't benefit either. If it really was him, he would have been shooting himself in the foot."

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He refused to say more.

He didn't want his sister to get into any trouble because of him, especially after she had finally broken free from the Lu family. He wanted his sister to continue living happily.

Before Lin Yunwan could ask further, Lin Yunyi quickly changed the subject with a smile, "Elder sister, when will you bring my little nephew for me to see?"

Knowing that her brother didn't want to discuss it further, Lin Yunwan went along with his diversion, "He's very busy now. I'll bring him to you when he returns from the palace."

Lin Yunwan, Qi Lingheng, Lin Yunyi, and Madam Lin had dinner together and stayed for a while before leaving.

Madam Lin wanted to privately accompany Lin Yunwan, quietly telling her, "... Yuni is stubborn. He refuses to tell you, but the families we considered find fault with our family for being fatherless and poor."

Even if the stream runs clear, if it's rich with oil, can it still be called clear? When it comes to marriage, parents' eyes are always sharp. In recent years, the Lin family has struggled to make ends meet, even more so than before. And Lin Yunyi would never ask his sister and brother-in-law for help.

Lin Yunwan felt a pang in her heart. She reassured Madam Lin, "Mother, don't worry about money. I've earned a lot in Jiangqian over the years."

Madam Lin quickly waved her hand, "No! Your brother is as stubborn as your father! We can still manage at home. Keep your own money." She smiled and added, "Yuni has a point. If the woman he marries can't share both the good times and the bad, what's the use of marrying her just for money? During hard times, they'll each go their separate ways."

"Yunwan, your brother has his own thoughts about family matters. You don't need to worry about them," Madam Lin said with a pleased expression. "Recently, someone has been playing matchmaker, suggesting the youngest daughter of the Chang family for Yunyi. They've even set a date to meet at the temple in five days."

"Why didn't I hear you mention this earlier?" Lin Yunwan frowned.

Madam Lin glanced behind her, seeing her son hadn't followed. She whispered, "Your brother didn't want me to mention it. He said he'd tell you once everything was settled, to make you happy."

Lin Yunwan sighed inwardly. Although she understood Yunyi's intention to spare her worries, she couldn't help but feel uneasy about not being able to help her family.

Curiously, Lin Yunwan asked, "Which Madam Chang?"

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"Madam Chang, the wife of the Minister of the Household. They've only been in the capital for two or three years. You wouldn't know her," Madam Lin replied.

"But I've heard their eldest daughter is knowledgeable and well-married. Their youngest daughter surely wouldn't be any less impressive," Lin Yunwan remarked.

Lin Yunwan felt relieved but knew she needed to have a good talk with Yunyi first. As they walked to the second gate together, Yunyi noticed their expressions and realized that his sister must be aware of some family matters. He wasn't pleased that his mother always discussed these things with his sister.

Stopping in front of Yunyi, Lin Yunwan said with annoyance, "Yunyi..."

Interrupting her, Yunyi said, "Elder sister." He blinked innocently and said pitifully, "Being the Prince Consort isn't easy. If I let you worry about my affairs again, wouldn't I be incompetent?"

"Yunyi, when did you learn to use this tactic with me?" Lin Yunwan replied, knowing he wouldn't respond well to being scolded.

Seeing that she wasn't receptive to a stern approach, Yunyi tried a softer one. "Dear sister, let me, as your younger brother, support you and our family a little."

"Yunyi, when did you start using this tactic with me?" Lin Yunwan retorted, tempted to twist his ear. But she refrained; after all, her brother was grown now.

Yunyi grinned and leaned down, saying, "There are no good or bad methods, only effective ones."

Lin Yunwan raised her hand and patted his shoulder. Softly, she said, "I won't meddle in other matters, but when it comes to your marriage, both my mother and I are more acquainted with the women of the inner circle and are more informed than you. You should at least consider our opinions."

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Yunyi nodded. "I'll listen. I'll listen to everything you say, sister," he replied, even bowing slightly. "So, I'll rely on you, sister, to find me a good wife."

Lin Yunwan smiled, feeling like her brother was back to his old self.

Once they stepped outside, Yunyi's demeanor changed. He became respectful and bid farewell to the two of them. "Your Highness, Wangfei," he said respectfully.

Lin Yunwan and Qi Lingheng got into the carriage together. Qi Lingheng instructed A'Fu to return to the Prince's Mansion.

~

"You've been through a lot today," Qi Lingheng said suddenly when they arrived home.

Lin Yunwan, puzzled, asked with a smile, "What do you mean by 'a lot'?"

"The eldest daughter who lost her father, the Lin family must have relied on you in the past, right?"

Seeing her concerned expression today, Qi Lingheng couldn't help but wonder how she managed as a girl in her family.

Lin Yunwan changed her clothes and lowered her head to look at the account books. She replied with a faint smile, "Your Highness, for the sake of my family, I don't consider it a hardship."

She added, "And for you and Jun'er, it's not a hardship either."

Qi Lingheng was momentarily taken aback, but then he smiled faintly.

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