Chapter 34 ROTNDOAHRF

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Rebirth of the Noble Daughter of a High Ranking Family

Chapter 34:

It's a Big Mistake Not to Have a Son

Madam Lin was filled with a deep sense of horror. She had thought her schemes were flawless, how could they have been uncovered? This was a disaster!

Ouyang Nuan looked at her with a cold gaze. Ouyang Zhi was in his prime years, yet the Ouyang family lacked heirs, which was a source of great pain for Madam Li.

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However, this situation only benefited Madam Lin the most. Therefore, Ouyang Nuan had been suspecting that Madam Lin had tampered with something in the backyard. She had intended to investigate this matter discreetly using the opportunity of Li Yiniang taking charge, but she didn't expect it to become unnecessary. Lin Yiniang had practically delivered herself to their doorstep.

Such a heaven-sent opportunity could not be wasted!

Over the past two years, Ouyang Zhi had brought many women into his chambers. However, those who were favored either died or were sold off, and those who remained had not borne children for many years.

Madam Lin had calculated everything meticulously, ensuring that no one would bear children before her. She had put a lot of effort into dealing with the women in the backyard, and every item she sent over seemed innocent on the surface but concealed hidden intentions.

In light of this, it seemed that Zhou Yiniang had indeed put in a lot of effort to conceive. After understanding the ins and outs of the situation, Ouyang Nuan couldn't help but applaud Madam Lin's cunning methods. Such cunning was truly impressive! This would also allow Ouyang Zhi to see how capable his wife truly was!

The atmosphere in the room at that moment was so heavy it was almost suffocating.

Ouyang Zhi's gaze was icy, his voice like a sharp blade piercing through the air as he addressed Madam Lin, saying in a low tone, "Wanru, I'll ask you again, do you acknowledge what Mother just said or not?"

Madam Lin's face turned ghostly pale, nearly fainting from the shock. She looked up to see her usually gentle husband glaring at her with a fierce expression. Immediately, she crawled to his knees, pulling at the hem of his robe, and pleaded in a desperate tone, "Master, I know Mother has never favored me for not bearing a son for ten years. But I've served her diligently and wholeheartedly, never once being careless. I have a thousand and ten thousand reasons to prove my innocence. Master, you shouldn't suspect me of such cruelty! I truly haven't done anything wrong. Someone is framing me. Please, Master, you must speak up for me!" As she spoke, tears streamed down her delicate face in a continuous flow.

Ouyang Zhi couldn't help but pause, taken aback by Madam Lin's impassioned plea.

Meanwhile, Old Madam Li trembled with anger, her fingers shaking uncontrollably as she pointed accusingly, "You, how dare you be so shameless, refusing to admit it! Who in this household would have a motive to frame you?!"

Madam Lin's face was full of grievance and despair as she choked out, "Old Madam Li, please have mercy. For the sake of Master, if I've fallen short in any way, I'm willing to accept punishment. But please, spare me from these accusations. Even if I were wicked, I would never harm Master's offspring. Wouldn't that child also call me mother? Please, I beg you to stop. I'll kowtow to you here!"

With that, she began banging her head against the ground, leaving bruises on her forehead. Ouyang Zhi's expression softened, and Ouyang Ke rushed over to hold her, weeping bitterly, as if deeply wronged.

Ouyang Nuan couldn't help but admire Madam Lin's public display of tears and complaints for the first time. She silently praised her cunning and skill. No wonder Grandma and Father had been deceived by her for so many years. She had the ability and intelligence to turn a straightforward matter upside down. With her defense, what was clearly an accusation could be turned into someone else's plot. Thinking this,

Ouyang Nuan walked over and gently patted Old Madam Li's back, saying softly, "Grandma, please don't listen to others' plots. I also believe Mother is innocent. Think about how she has treated me and Jue over the years, with meticulous care and attention to detail..."

Old Madam Li's face changed instantly. Yes, this woman had once harmed her own grandson behind her back. If she could do one thing, why couldn't she do another? Now, with just a few words, she had managed to loosen her son's resolve. She was truly not a good person! She was so angry that her face turned pale, and she struggled to catch her breath, almost passing out.

Zhang Mama, seeing this, quickly fetched a glass of water to calm her down, saying, "Eldest Miss, please take care of Madam for now."

After saying this, Zhang Mama composed herself and stepped forward a few paces, whispering, "Master, may I have permission to speak a few words?" Ouyang Zhi remained silent for a moment before nodding slowly.

Zhang Mama continued, "Madam, as a servant, there is something I don't understand. Would you please clarify it for me?"

Madam Lin wiped away her tears and looked up at her. Zhang Mama continued, "According to Madam, there is someone with malicious intent trying to frame you in this household. So, who is this person? Is it Zhou Yiniang or Li Yiniang? Do you have any evidence? Even if Cui Mama is not speaking now, if the master orders her to be severely punished, can you guarantee that she will remain silent? Despite her resilience, her children may not withstand a beating, and in the end, she may reveal the person behind the scenes."

At these words, Ouyang Zhi was immediately taken aback, and Madam Lin's expression changed on the spot.

Zhang Mama had followed Old Madam Li for many years and understood the old lady's mind well. Even if Cui Mama refused to speak even in the face of death, the evidence was traceable.

Every purchase, every delivery into the mansion, and every allocation to Zhou Yiniang could be traced. Every needle, every box of rouge, every hairpin had its origins.

Ouyang Nuan secretly sneered at this in her heart.

Zhang Mama continued in a calm voice, "Master, it's common for ordinary families to have multiple wives and concubines. Over time, conflicts and disputes are inevitable. Madam's disciplining of the concubines was originally just a petty jealousy matter, not something worthy of public attention. However, considering that the Ouyang family lacks heirs and Madam should genuinely care for Master's interests, why did she remain silent when Zhou Yiniang's pregnancy was discovered? If anything were to happen today, Master's child would be..."

Ouyang Zhi's anger gradually subsided, and his mind became clearer. He looked at Madam Lin with disappointment. Madam Lin was so alert and yet now she wanted to speak.

However, Zhang Mama interrupted, "Madam, this matter is not something I, a servant, should speak about. But having served by the Old Madam's side for many years, witnessing and hearing about the disputes among wives and concubines, I have never seen any Madam of the house blamed so severely for such matters. But this time, I cannot speak up for you. First, you have severely harmed the master's heirs. Second, you claim someone is slandering you, but who are you implicating? The Old Madam? Such disobedience and lack of filial piety, can you justify it to the Old Madam and the master, who have always trusted you?" Zhang Mama's words were simple but hit the nail on the head.

Madam Lin responded with a trembling voice, "Zhang Mama, when have I ever offended you? Why do you frame me like this? Do you also believe that not bearing sons is a grave mistake, and that I must be condemned to death before you're satisfied?"

Zhang Mama replied, "Madam, what are you saying? The birth of heirs is predestined by fate. Those who can bring heirs to the Ouyang family are destined individuals, and this destiny is accumulated over lifetimes. There's no room for envy!"

This statement struck right at Madam Lin's weak spot!

Ouyang Nuan couldn't help but smirk inwardly, thinking, 'If you can't bear sons, it's your own fault!'

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