Chapter 43 FCADW? 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 43:

Knock

"Young Madam, you jest. How would I know who dropped that item?" 

Zhuqing's gaze flickered. 

Lin Yunwan continued to lower her head, playing with the abacus. 

After a moment, Zhuqing couldn't hold back any longer. Her expression was filled with bitterness as she said, "Young Madam, this servant only wants to assist you." 

© 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.

"Is that so?" Lin Yunwan responded indifferently.

Zhuqing forced a smile, "Of course, this servant also has personal motives."

She simply didn't like being kept in the dark. 

While Lu Zhengliu suddenly made her drink a contraceptive soup, Ge Bao'er's face was radiant. Even if she misjudged and harmed the wrong person, if Ge Baor was innocent, this matter wouldn't affect her!

Lin Yunwan calmly said, "You can do whatever you want for yourself, I won't interfere. However, whatever you do, be prepared to bear the consequences."

"Zhuqing, luck won't always be on your side."

Zhuqing lowered her head and said, "Yes, Madam. This servant won't dare to act recklessly again."

Ping Ye came in with a message, "Madam, that old servant woman is here to receive the reward."

Lin Yunwan had promised to reward her, and she would definitely keep her word. She instructed, "Fetch a handful of silver ingots for her."

Ping Ye grabbed some silver ingots from the chest and presented them to Lin Yunwan, asking, "Madam, is this enough?"

The amount was quite substantial, and Ling Yunwan nodded, indicating it was sufficient.

The old servant's monthly silver couldn't compare to the servants in the courtyard, and as she held a handful of silver ingots, she carefully examined them, the silver gleaming brightly in the moonlight, truly dazzling!

She joyfully exclaimed, "Thank you, Madam! Thank you, Madam!"

Ping Ye frowned and dismissed her, "It's so late, why are you making a fuss? Go back quickly."

After the old woman left, Zhuqing also departed. Ping Ye and Tao Ye, the two maids outside, actually overheard the conversation between the mistress and Zhuqing.

"Zhuqing is not a simple person; Madam needs to be cautious around her."

Ping Ye, though outspoken and bold, had a simple personality, and she was wary of dealing with someone as scheming as Zhuqing.

"It's okay; she won't stir up trouble," said Lian Yunwan. She understood Zhuqing's temperament, and as long as she wasn't antagonized, she could be a helpful ally.

However, for those who offended Zhuqing, the consequences could be severe.

Fortunately, it was her decision to bring Zhuqing back in the first place.

~

The next day

Early in the morning, Lin Yunwan instructed her maidservant, "Let me know when the eldest son returns."

Tao Ye leaves exclaimed, "Madam, are you going to see the Eldest Young Heir?"

"Yes, I need to see him," replied Lin Yunwan.

Since Zhuqing had intervened, it was only fair to fulfill her request. By satisfying her, Lin Yunwan could potentially make Gao Bao'er anxious.

After receiving instructions,Tao Ye personally went to the second gate and reminded the gatekeeper to keep a close eye on it. She instructed them to report immediately if there were any updates.

When Lu Zhenglui returned home, he planned to pay respects to the elders and check on Gao Bao'er. The moment the gatekeeper saw him, she hurriedly ran to report to Lin Yunwan, looking as if she had seen a ghost.

Lu Zhenglui noticed her behavior and frowned. That old lady is acting strangely!

"Old Madam," Lu Zhengliu entered the Yu Shou Tang and saw that Old Madam Lu's face was ashen, looking quite unwell. He hurriedly approached, crossing the threshold with concern, "Grandmother, what happened to you?"

Yan Mama sighed and hesitated before speaking.

Lu Zhenglui, frustrated, looked toward the side rooms and asked, "What's going on, what trouble has she caused again?" He had already let her have her way in everything. 

Old Madam Lu didn't want to go into details, only furrowing her brows and saying, "Your eldest sister's family is coming to stay for a few days. I've told Bao'er not to go out for prayers recently. Yunwan has already taken care of matters in the main residence. As for your side... I won't say more. Use your own judgment. Don't let people make a mockery of us."

"Old Madam Lu," Hearing the word 'mockery,' Lu Zhengliu recalled the troubles Qing Ge'er's education had caused, and alarm bells rang in his mind.

"Yes, Grandmother, I understand. I won't casually go out these days," he hinted subtly that he wouldn't meet with Ge Bao'er at the temple anymore.

Old Madam Lu proposed, "Zhengliu, I'm thinking... let her stay in the temple for some time to cultivate herself. You know she's not easy to manage. After the relatives leave, we can bring her back."

Lu Zhengliu remained silent.

Lu Zhengliu understood the soft approach of his grandmother. If Ge Bao'er were to stay in the temple for an extended period, when would be the "later" for bringing her back?

"Grandmother, if Qing Ge'er asks for his mother, how should I respond?" The heir was too stubborn, and even strict Mamas couldn't persuade him.

With a sigh, Old Madam Lu said, "I understand."

Lu Zhengliu left without uttering a word.

Old Madam Lu's gaze became sharp as she tightly held the prayer beads, gritting her teeth. "If not for avoiding the trap, she wouldn't have survived until 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.

Yan Mama also remarked, "Just throw her into any rural estate, a word from you, and her life would be over."

Sighing, Old Madam Lu added, "Ah, all for the sake of the heir."

Old Madam Lu helplessly said, "Let's wait until Xia's family is settled, then deal with her. We need to find a long-term solution. I can't bear this constant turmoil at my age... "

Yan Mama inquired, "What kind of long-term solution?"

Old Madam Lu sneered, " She doesn't want to leave the Marquis Estate and wishes to stay with Zhengliu forever, right?"

"Are you suggesting that the heir takes her as a concubine? How would he agree? And how could she accept it?" exclaimed Yan Mama.

If they wanted to do it, they would have done it long ago!

Old Madam Lu collected the Buddhist beads and said coldly, "Whether he wants to agree or not, he has to agree! How could Zhuqing become a concubine, but she can't?"

Yan Mama worriedly said, "How can you explain this matter to others? If people find out that you handed your 'niece' to the heir as a concubine, both your reputation and the Young Madam's reputation will be ruined."

"I don't care about reputation anymore. If this turns into a problem in the future, Zhengliu will have no say. Unless he wants Gao Bao'er dead."

"But this matter cannot be handled in front of relatives; otherwise, we'll lose face, and our eldest daughter, married into another family, will be embarrassed in front of her mother-in-law. The Lu family will become a laughingstock."

Yan Mama comforted Lao Gu, "Take your time to recuperate. We can plan slowly after the Xia family leaves. We have plenty of time."

Old Madam Lu nodded, coughing twice due to the recent emotional upheavals. 

Yan Mama served her while saying, "Tomorrow, I'll call the doctor to check your pulse and ensure everything is fine. It's not even autumn yet, why are you coughing?"

As the sky darkened, lanterns were lit throughout the Marquis's mansion. 

In the quiet summer night, only the cicadas continued their incessant chirping. 

Rather than heading to Yue Xing Ting, Zhengliu went to the study and unexpectedly encountered Lin Yunwan at the entrance.

She stood in the corridor, with a red lantern adorned with gauze above her head.

He walked over, his eyebrows twitching slightly, not quite a frown. He couldn't articulate his feelings clearly, "You... why are you here?"

Lin Yunwan turned around.

Zhengliu asked, "What do you want with me?"

He pushed open the study door, gesturing for Lin Yunwan to come in and talk.

However, Lin Yunan didn't step into his study. She remained outside the door, saying, "I only have one thing to say; there's no need to go in."

Zhengliu looked at her, his expression stern. Most ordinary servants feared him.

Yet, she wasn't afraid. In fact, the aura around her was even more imposing than his, especially those bright yet indifferent eyes.

He couldn't understand how a woman from the inner court could have such eyes.

It was as if she had experienced countless trials and tribulations, not even placing her own husband in her eyes.

"What is it? Speak." 

Zhengliu heard his own voice sounding equally cold.

Lin Yunwan spoke calmly, "Please stop the pregnancy avoidance soup for Zhuqing."

Zhengliu stared straight at her, giving a cold smirk.

"Is this what you came to see me for?" 

Lin Yunwan countered, "Hasn't the heir heard any rumors? I am truly puzzled. The heir neglects the legal wife, forbids the concubine from getting pregnant—what exactly is it for? Is it because the heir has some secret that cannot be revealed? Or is it, as the rumors outside suggest—does the heir have some illness?"

Zhengliu's face darkened.

He has an illness? Was she suggesting that he had issues in that aspect?

Zhengliu walked up to her and said, each word carefully enunciated, "Lin Yunwan, I am your husband!"

© 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