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

 Chapter 243: 

 Examination

"The Lin family moved Lin Yunwan's grave?" 

Ge Bao'er was extremely surprised.

If it was said that Lu Zhengliu and Qing'er had mistaken someone else for each other because of their striking resemblance, then the Lin family relocating the grave would raise suspicions.

Lu Zhengliu remained silent but nodded.

He couldn't express his feelings. He feared he might be overthinking, mistaking someone, but at this moment, he was certain he hadn't.

Suddenly, he smiled. "It's her. It's Yunwan."

Ge Bao'er was skeptical.

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Back then, she had witnessed Lin Yunwan being burnt alive with her own eyes! She had even locked the door herself.

She was very curious. "Just how alike are they? You and Qing'er both mistook her?"

"I want to go see for myself," Ge Bao'er insisted.

Lu Zhengliu immediately blocked her, "What do you intend to do to her?!"

Ge Bao'er retorted impatiently, "I just want to take a look! I don't believe there could be two people who look so alike in this world. What do you think I want to do?"

Lu Zhengliu replied coldly, "Stop thinking about it. You won't get to see her."

She was now Princess Huan, not some concubine from a noble family that anyone could just meet.

Ge Bao'er understood his sarcasm.

She responded without reservation, "You're right, she's a princess, not easily accessible to commoners. Even if she were Lin Yunwan, don't think about it!"

Lu Zhengliu cast a cold glance at Ge Bao'er.

Ge Bao'er's mind was consumed with thoughts about Princess Huan, paying no heed to how her husband regarded her.

Certainly, here is the retranslation without accent marks:

She absolutely had to meet Princess Huan.

Ge Bao'er went to see Lady Chen.

"Mother, please help me find a way to meet Princess Huan," she pleaded.

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Madam Chen looked very worn out. The Duke of Xingguo had sent someone back to reprimand her. As an old married couple, being scolded was particularly embarrassing.

She said, "Bao'er, don't worry about these things. You and Qing'er should live happily together. As long as your father and I are here, you and Qing'er will be fine."

"Even if Princess Huan's status is noble, she can't uproot our Xingguo Manor."

"You'll be fine too."

Ge Bao'er nervously asked, "But didn't you say that since the Crown Prince has no children, Prince Huan will eventually ascend the throne?"

"Then wouldn't she... wouldn't she become... the Empress?" Ge Bao'er was very frightened. "If I don't act against her, she'll seek revenge on me. And there's Qing'er. Back then, she detested Qing'er the most in the manor."

"Are you asking your daughter to sit and wait for death?" she asked Madam Chen.

"She truly is the mistress of the Lu family. What can you do about it?" 

Ge Bao'er fell silent for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mother, are you confused? If she really is Lin Yunwan, then she's guilty of deceiving the Emperor!"

"Why should my daughter worry about it? Can the Emperor accept such a woman as a royal wife?"

"The Empress will surely take care of her."

This made sense.

Madam Chen said, "If she truly is from the Lin family, then even if she becomes Empress one day, she'll be a constant threat."

"Be patient, and if there's an opportunity, I'll secretly take you to meet her," she added.

Ge Bao'er smiled gratefully and became very close to Madam Chen.

~

Soon, August arrived, and the imperial examinations began.

On the day of the examination, there was a long line at the entrance of the examination hall. Candidates queued up for body searches to ensure they weren't carrying cheat sheets. Only after being thoroughly checked could they enter.

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At the entrance, officials verified the candidates' names and appearances.

"Lin Yunyi, eighteen years old," announced the official.

Lin Yunyi stepped forward.

"Wenhai, from Jiangqian," continued the official.

"Next."

"Xia Jin, from the capital..."

And there was also Lu Chang Gong.

Before entering the examination hall, Lin Yunyi saw Lu Chang Gong. The two nodded to each other in greeting and then entered the examination hall.

Wenhai rubbed his hands together. Before entering the examination hall, he turned back and saw Madam Wen and Lin Yunjiao sitting in the carriage eagerly awaiting him.

When Madam Wen couldn't see her son anymore, she retreated into the carriage.

It was too cold early in the morning.

Madam Wen sat inside and complained, "Your sister is so lucky, marrying as a princess. She's a prominent figure in the capital. How come you haven't had any luck?"

Lin Yunjiao coldly snorted and retorted, "Mother-in-law, don't know if it's the food or the accommodation I've provided for you that's not up to par? Do you have to rely on my sister, the princess, to be satisfied?"

Madam Wen gritted her teeth but decided not to argue with her daughter-in-law for now.

She smirked coldly, "Wait until Wenhai becomes a juren, then I'll deal with you!"

Lin Yunjiao wasn't afraid. Over the years, the Lin family had been providing her with support. Thankfully, her husband was also promising. The teachers at Jiangqian Academy had all said that her husband had a high chance of passing the examinations this year!

"If the master becomes a juren, there will be even more places to spend money. Mother-in-law, if you feel you don't need my support anymore, just send me back home. I'd be more than happy!"

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Madam Wen felt pleased with herself. "Once my son becomes a juren, there will be many good girls waiting to marry him. If I divorce you, he can marry someone better!"

Lin Yunjiao was indeed nervous.

But she wasn't too afraid either. When she returned to the rented small courtyard, she called out, "Lan'er, Jin'er."

Her two children came out from inside, happily jumping into her arms.

Wenhai loved their children dearly. She didn't believe Madam Wen would dare divorce her.

The provincial examinations lasted a full nine days. Many candidates with poor health fell seriously ill after the exams.

Lin Yunjiao worried about her husband. Anxiously, she waited for nine days until Wenhai finished the exam. Only then did she have the mind to think about Lin Yunwan's matter.

"They say that Princess Huan is the Lin family's legitimate daughter who has returned from the dead. They say she looks exactly like her!"

"Is it true? This sounds like a plot from a drama!"

Lin Yunjiao and her maid bought some food and returned home. She rested her chin on her hand, lost in thought for a while.

"Lin Yunwan... Lin Yunwan..."

"The Lin family's legitimate daughter just died not long ago, and then Lin Yunwan returned to our Lin family. Could it be true that she's returned from the dead?"

The more Lin Yunjiao thought about it, the more she felt that something was amiss. "No wonder Lin Yunwan is so formidable. Could it be that she's not my real sister after all?"

~

After the provincial examinations, the Prince's Mansion hosted a banquet.

Lin Yunjiao went as a guest and politely remarked, "The eyes of the Crown Princess seem tired from her efforts."

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The Crown Princess smiled and replied, "The Prince and I usually lead quite a quiet life. We thought of inviting everyone over to liven things up a bit."

Seeing Qi Zaijun standing beside her, she was delighted. "Juner?"

Qi Zaijun respectfully bowed, "Your Highness, your nephew pays his respects."

The Crown Princess was very fond of Qi Zaijun. She took him aside to chat and even brought him to the warm pavilion to meet the Prince.

"Your Highness, your nephew pays his respects," Qi Zaijun greeted the Prince.

Qi Zaijun was a bit nervous. There were only maids serving beside him, and Lin Yunjiao couldn't follow along.

The Crown Prince was amiable, but his complexion was too pale. He extended his bony hand and spoke gently, "Come here, let Uncle have a good look at you."

Qi Zaijun hesitated for a moment but still approached, softly asking, "Are you feeling cold?"

The Crown Prince nodded, "Uncle is cold."

Qi Zaijun warmed his hands.

The Crown Prince paused for a moment, then patted his head, saying, "Good child," and gave Qi Zaijun the jade thumb ring he was wearing.

The Crown Princess was astonished. That was a reward given by Emperor Jingshun when he appointed the Crown Prince.

The Crown Prince didn't pay much attention and simply said to Qi Zaijun, "Wear it when you grow up. Uncle is seriously ill, go play with your Aunt."

"Jun'er thanks Uncle. Jun'er will come to see Uncle again next time."

The Crown Prince smiled.

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