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

 Chapter 231: 

Honorable 

"Excuse me, which house is this lady from?" Madam Chen's cautious demeanor was evident as she signaled to a servant to inquire. 

However,  Lu Mama, along with Lin Yunwan's maid, intercepted, ignoring the maid from the Duke's household.

The atmosphere in the pavilion was tense but quiet. Lin Yunwan's gentle voice cut through the silence, addressing Madam Chang instead of Madam Chen: "Madam, some things are better seen with one's own eyes rather than heard through others."

Madam Chang, aware of the situation's delicacy, treaded carefully. She took a step forward, respectfully asking, "May I inquire what you mean, Madam?"

Lin Yunwan remained hidden behind her servant, her voice calm and deliberate: "While resting in the pavilion earlier, I overheard your conversation unintentionally. I've always heard of the outstanding character of the Lin family's descendants, especially the young master of the Lin family, who is considered exemplary."

"In contrast to the portrayal given by the lady beside you, he has been depicted as a cowardly and morally compromised individual, which puzzles me greatly."

“However…” Lin Yunwan paused slightly before continuing, “In less than two months, the provincial examination will commence. The young master will certainly not falter again. At most, in three months, when the results of the provincial examination are announced, Madam will know the truth, so why listen to the persuasion of others here?”

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Her voice echoed like celestial music, leaving a favorable impression on Madam Chang.

“This…” Madam Chang looked at Madam Chen in confusion.

With just three more months of waiting, the truth about Lin Yunyi's abilities would be revealed. Why would Madam Chen choose this moment to speak ill of him in front of her?

Madam Chang calmed down. She realized she had been too easily influenced. Why would she listen to Madam Chen when she could see the truth with her own eyes?

Madam Chen, on the other hand, hadn't expected this young woman to be so eloquent.

Madam Chen and Madam Chang exchanged awkward glances. "I was just trying to help. If you think I have ill intentions, then I won't bother!" Madam Chen pretended to be angry and turned to leave.

Madam Chang felt unsure. She had intended to stop her, but now she hesitated. After all, they had just met by chance and weren't close friends.

"Let's return home," Madam Chang finally said.

Inside the pavilion, Lin Yunwan set down her teacup and stood up, followed by her attendants.

Both Madam Chen and Madam Chang remained motionless, turning to look at Lin Yunwan. However, with her veil covering her face and surrounded by her attendants, she remained inscrutable.

As they descended the mountain, a glimpse of Lin Yunwan's extravagant dress fluttered out.

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Madam Chen's face darkened.

Back at the temple, she scolded her servants, "Go and ask the guestkeeper of the Temple who the young woman was that visited today! How dare she treat me with such disrespect!"

"Yes," the servant replied obediently.

The Mama hurried to inquire with the guestkeeper, who then consulted with the abbot. Finally, the guestkeeper returned with a reply, "Forgive us, Madam. The abbot said that this lady did not send any prior notice and arrived unexpectedly. We also do not know which noble family she belongs to."

The Mama, being astute, found this explanation unsettling. How could the Chi Xiang Temple allow someone inside without knowing their identity, risking offending the prestigious Xingguo Manor?

Returning quickly to Madam Chen, she reported, "The abbot refused to disclose her identity, claiming she is a noblewoman."

Madam Chen grew even more furious. "I want to see what kind of noblewoman she is! We are Xingguo Manor, she will yield to us!"

She was determined to uncover the identity of this person!

The Mama hurriedly added, "Madam, this lady interfered with what Miss instructed. How can I relay this to Miss?"

Madam Chen shared her distress. Her daughter had endured much hardship outside the manor. To think that the legitimate daughter of the Xingguo Manor had fallen into the role of a concubine!

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Madam Chen wiped away her tears and said, "I have indeed failed this child."

Her gaze turned fierce. "If the Chang family doesn't believe me, that's one thing. But does she dare to offend the Xingguo Manor? Once we return from here today, I doubt she will dare to pursue the marriage alliance with the Lin family, let alone speak ill of our manor."

"Tell the Madam that the matter has been resolved," she instructed her mother.

The Mama felt uneasy. Could this be considered resolved?

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As Madam Chang descended from the rear of the Temple, she was intercepted before she could board her carriage.

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"Madam Chen, pardon the intrusion. I am the eldest son of the Marquis of Wuding," said Lu Zhengliu as he dismounted his horse and stopped Madam Chang.

Madam Chang was startled. Thankfully, she was an older woman; otherwise, being accosted like this by a man could have been much more distressing.

Since Lu Zhengliu referred to himself as the junior, she maintained her seniority and asked, "Young Master Lu, what is the matter?"

Lu Zhengliu bowed respectfully. "I am here on behalf of the Lin family..."

Glancing around, he lowered his voice. "May I speak with you in private?"

Madam Chang's heart sank as she walked to the side to hear what Lu Zhengliu had to say.

“Young Master Lu, please go ahead," Madam Chang said.

Lu Zhengliu inquired, "Madam, did you happen to encounter Madam Chen from the Xingguo Manor at the Chi Xiang Temple today?"

Madam Chang's brows furrowed. How could everyone know about her visit today?

She replied calmly, "Yes, I did. Is there something I should know?"

Lu Zhengliu smiled meaningfully. "She seemed to outwardly intend to arrange a marriage between your daughter and the young master from the Lin family, but did she not also speak ill of Yunyi behind his back?"

Madam Chang's heart sank even further. How did this matter become so widely known?

Suddenly, she recalled something. Pointing at Lu Zhengliu, she said, "I remember now... you... your Marquis of Wu Ding Manor once married the eldest sister of the young master from the Lin family..."

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"Indeed," Lu Zhengliu confirmed.

Lu Zhengliu's voice was strained as he sighed, "I don't mind telling you our family's shameful secrets. A concubine from our estate, a close relative of Madam Chen... she couldn't tolerate my main wife's family, the Lin family. So she invited Madam Chen from the Xingguo Manor to ruin Yunyi's marriage."

Madam Chen's eyes widened. How could such a closely guarded family secret be revealed to her like this?

She covered her chest, pursed her lips for a moment, then managed to utter, "Are you telling the truth?"

Lu Zhengliu nodded solemnly. "Yunyi is an outstanding young man, both in looks and talents. He's been educated by the Lin family, excelling in both literary and martial arts. In just two months, he'll be taking the provincial exam. If it weren't for fear of delaying Yunyi's marriage, I would never have disclosed our family's disgrace."

"Regardless of what Madam Chen may have said, please don't believe her."

Madam Chang's mind was in turmoil.

"What's all this about?" she asked with a cold smile. "You're quite interesting!"

"My daughter and the young master from the Lin family... that's still just talk! You all come here one after another trying to convince me. A madam of a royal mansion, a young noblewoman, a firstborn son of a marquis... Ha! I don't even know whom to believe among you!"

Even a mud figure has some spirit left.

Madam Chang knew she couldn't afford to offend them. Couldn't she just stay away from them?

She turned and left, saying, "Our Chang family isn't worthy of the Lin family."

But Lu Zhengliu was stunned.

He stopped Madam Chang and asked, "Who's this noblewoman?"

Madam Chang replied irritably, "I don't know! I haven't even seen her face. Shouldn't the Wu Ding Marquis's mansion know her? She's young, noble, and has a pleasant voice. She also seems to speak for that young master Lin just like you."

"Maybe she's just left the temple and hasn't gone far!"

"Young Master Lu, I'll take my leave."

Before Madam Chang could get into her carriage, Lu Zhengliu had already ridden off.

Gripping the reins tightly, a voice in his heart urged him to hurry and catch up to take a look.

"Who is it?" he wondered. "Who is that woman? And who else would be as concerned about Yunyi's marriage as he is?"

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