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

 Chapter 63: 

Humble

"Is it really him..."

Back in the Chui Si Tang, Lin Yunwan seemed a bit absent-minded. 

Ping Ye helped her put on a cloak and asked after closing the door, "Madam, who are you talking about?"

Lin Yunwan smiled, "Go and fetch some ink and a brush. I'll write a letter to my younger brother. I'll find out by asking our family."

She picked up the brush, and with a swift and elegant stroke, the letter was completed in no time. 

Unaware of the passage of time, she sealed the letter after Ping Ye dried the ink, and it was promptly sent to the Lin family that evening.

The next day, the Lin family responded to the letter. 

Lin Yunyi's reply didn't conceal anything, and he went into detail about Madam Lin's eye condition. However, describing Madam Lin's eye ailment was not something that could be easily explained in a few words.

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She said to Ping Ye, "My brother asked me to come back and personally take a look when I have time. Today, as Old madam Xia is leaving the mansion, is the money ready? Also, bring the gift list for their new house for me to review."

These matters were handled by Tao Ye. She took the tea from the stove and poured a cup for Lin Yunwan. 

In an orderly manner, she said: "The money is ready. When it's time to send them off, Yuan Mama will take care of it. As for the gift list, there's still a folding screen that hasn't been finalized. The Old Madam suggested the Jichimu wood in the storeroom, which seems to be favored by Young Madam Lu Jia, but there are some reservations from the Young Madam..."

"That's not up to Lu Jia to decide. Let's stick to the traditional practice," Yunwan said.

As for thanking Old Madam Xia personally for her mother's affairs, Yunwan considered this a matter solely for the Lin family, unrelated to the Marquis's residence. 

After lunch, she ordered the carriage to be prepared in the front courtyard. Once the Xia family had left, she planned to return to her maiden home.

The Xia family bid farewell to Old Madam Lu, and each one of them was eager to leave, skipping even the dinner invitation. 

Old Madam Lu didn't insist on keeping them and could only say to Old Madam Xia, "Since we are relatives, feel free to visit our residence often since you are not familiar with the city." Although Old Madam Xia responded verbally, her eyes did not convey the warmth she had when first arriving at the Lu residence.

When Yan Mama came over to serve tea, she casually mentioned, "Old Madam, someone from the front yard just said that Miss Bao'er's marriage has been called off."

Old Madam Lu responded, "It's good that it's called off; it was a doomed match from the beginning and shouldn't have been arranged."

The words were meant for Old Madam Xia. With the cancellation of the marriage, there was no longer a potential source of trouble, and Old Madam Lu didn't have to worry too much. The Marquis of Wu Ding's residence handled things with discretion. 

However, Old Madam Xia cared about more than just this matter.

Before leaving, she still spoke to Old Madam Lu, "Don't be afraid of children making mistakes, be afraid of them persistently making mistakes. If the old madam is willing to listen to me, she should rectify the family atmosphere early on, and it's better to discipline the young masters sooner."

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Old Madam Lu responded on the surface, thinking in her heart that her grandsons were already grown up. If they could be easily disciplined, why would outsiders need to intervene?

She also told Old Madam Xia, "In the future, matters concerning Zhengliu should still be entrusted to the old master and the elder master."

Lu Jia quickly chimed in, "Grandmother, rest assured, my brother's matters are definitely something mother-in-law cares about."

Old Madam Xia smiled but remained silent.

She dared not easily agree; who knows if there might be any more scandals in the Lu family in the future?

"It's getting late, Grandma, there's no need to send us off. We'll head back now to arrange things at home," Lu Jia said.

Liu Lao Furen personally escorted the guests out of the gate.

The members of the Xia family left promptly, but Lu Jia seemed reluctant to return to her husband's home.

Once on the carriage, she lamented to Ruojuan, "Houses in the capital are so expensive. I heard that the newly acquired residence only has five sections. With so many people in our family, I'll probably only get a small courtyard, and I'll have to live with his concubines, illegitimate sons, and daughters!"

"It's so crowded; we might get squeezed to death."

Ruojuan sighed, "Madam, try to be more open-minded. The residence of the Wu Ding Marquis is something the Lu family earned over generations. No matter where you marry, it won't compare to the comfort of living in the Lu family."

Lu Jia expressed her dissatisfaction, "It's really a good deal for Lin Yunwan! I'm afraid she didn't live such a comfortable life back when she was in the Lin family!"

Ruojuan replied, "But, ma'am, from what I observe, the days of the Eldest Son's wife may not necessarily be comfortable either..."

Luo Jia frowned, "Why are you speaking up for her?" 

Ruo Juan lowered her head and changed her tune, "It would be good if Master Zhuo is there; Hong Jie is also unwell. Master has always cared a lot for Hong Jie. When we arrive there, ma'am, please quickly have a doctor check on her."

Luo Jia was extremely impatient, but she still had to keep this matter in mind. She finally vented her frustration about Lin Yunwan, "She doesn't appreciate such a good life. If my brother takes a concubine, she dares to show her displeasure to others. If she falls into the hands of my mother-in-law, can she still live so comfortably?"

Ruojuan no longer spoke up for Lin Yunwan and tried to brush off the topic quickly.

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Lin Yunwan mentioned that she also needed to return home for a while after seeing off the members of the Xia family. Without the permission of the elders, Lin Yunwan couldn't leave casually.

Madam Wei knew about her mother's eye condition and generously said, "You can rest assured, everything at home is in my hands."

Old Madam Lu didn't say much either. After all, it was Lin Yunwan's mother. If the Lu family were so heartless, Lin Yunwan would truly be disappointed. In the future, her grandson shouldn't expect to regain her affection. Old Madam Lu told her she could go.

~

Yan Mama helped Old Madam Lu back to Yu Shou Tang and asked, "Have the people who were sent out returned?"

Yan Mama said, "It won't be that quick." The words she spoke in front of Oldl Madam Xia were deliberately said for her to hear.

Old Madam Lu said, "As soon as they return, have them report to me immediately."

Yan Mama nodded. 

The two of them returned to the room and discussed the matter of the medicine.

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"Madam, you were right. The original one died, but there's a disciple who is still alive. She's also skilled in these matters. At first, she tried to deceive me, but I tested her two or three times, and she finally revealed the truth."

"I negotiated with her for a while and agreed to purchase the medicine for five hundred taels of silver, with a supply for three months..." Yan Mama raised three fingers.

Old Madam Lu said, "Money is not a problem; you can take it from my storage quietly without being noticed."

"Of course," Yan Mama replied. 

Old Madam Lu frowned and asked, "How is she doing now?"

Yan Mama replied, "This time she is under strict house arrest, even Young Master Qing Ge'er cannot go over. Rest assured, we will only release her once the person we sent out comes back."

After saying a few more words, Old Madam Lu, feeling sleepy, drifted off to sleep.

~

In the imperial palace, after meeting with the emperor, Qi Lingheng came out of the hall and noticed that A'Fu was waiting for him. 

Sensing that something was amiss, he asked, "What happened?"

A'Fu hurriedly stepped forward and said, "It's about the Lin family."

Qi Lingheng strode quickly and replied, "Did someone from the Lin family go to the palace to fetch medicine?"

He instructed A'Fu, "If the mansion has it, pick the best and give it to them."

A'Fu sighed and said, "It's not about that." He bowed and followed behind his master, whispering, "You couldn't possibly imagine why the heir of the Lu family ended up ignoring Lady Lin's matter."

"What's the matter?" Qi Lingheng glanced at A'Fu, cautioning him, "Don't beat around the bush."

A'Fu said indignantly, "When Old Master Li had already arrived at the Lu residence and was waiting to go together to the Lin family, that young master from the Lu family unexpectedly left him hanging!"

"You've witnessed Old Master Li's temperament. Even in the palace, he can't stand waiting. This young master from the Lu family has quite an attitude. When seeking help, he makes people wait for him!"

"I really don't know how his brain is wired. A distant 'cousin' is in distress, tries to hang herself, and he's all worked up. What does it have to do with him? If things go south, not only will the task be botched, but it might also damage the reputation of the young master's wife."

"Is he truly making such a fuss over a woman?" Prince Qi Lingheng asked.

"Servants from the back street of the Marquis of Wu Ding's residence personally said it, no mistake."

"He is truly despicable," said Qi Lingheng disdainfully.

A'Fu added, "He's nothing but a despicable creature..."

A'Fu suddenly had the feeling that something was amiss, Qi Lingheng, such a distinguished figure, when did he ever curse someone?

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