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

 Chapter 93: 

Probe 

Lin Yunwan comforted Zhuqing, saying, "Don't overthink it. This matter has nothing to do with you; it's about Ge Bao'er."

She added, "Since you're pregnant, take care of yourself. Don't let these things affect your health. Understand?"

At this point, it was time to tell Zhuqing the truth. Lin Yunwan said, "The jade pendant that Concubine Ge pawned off is from a high-ranking maiden. It's said that this maiden went missing in her childhood, and the jade pendant was lost along with her."

Zhuqing was stunned and took a while before asking, "Are you saying that Concubine Ge is that lost high-ranking maiden?" It seemed too incredible, and she couldn't believe it.

However, as she contemplated, she became more worried about potentially causing trouble. Regretfully, she said, "If I had known the significance of that jade pendant, I would have retrieved it for you sooner. Maybe it could have..."

Lin Yunwan shook her head and smiled gently, "This jade pendant is not something you or I could have recognized."

Xingguo Duke's Mansion, one of the Three Dukes, had become uncertain about its status after the decline of the Wu Ding Marquis's Mansion in recent years. Its direction was also unclear. Lin Yunwan said, "Concubine Ge, even after being abducted, managed to keep wearing this jade pendant. After she and Master got together, do you think he wouldn't have inquired about it?"

Zhuqing quickly replied, "Master must have already investigated."

Lin Yunwan nodded, "If it wasn't a family familiar with Xingguo Duke's Mansion, finding the owner of the jade pendant through nationwide inquiries would be like finding a needle in a haystack."

Of course, it could also be that Lu Zhengliu simply didn't care. Zhuqing and Lin Yunwan exchanged a glance, both thinking about this possibility.

Zhuqing smiled disappointedly and said, "Master is just that kind of person."

When he loves, it looks like a blazing fire, intense and passionate. When it comes to practical matters, that love is both tangible and intangible. 

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Lin Yunwan's gaze was calm. 

Men can achieve success, pass the imperial examinations, rise to great heights, and look down on women from the clouds. Women, on the other hand, can only look up to their husbands.

What they call love is often just a fleeting feeling.

"Big Madam, how did you recognize this jade pendant?" Zhuqing was very curious, as it was said that the information about this jade pendant was not easy to inquire about.

Lanyun Wan simply said, "It's just a fortunate coincidence."

Zhuqing, being clever, wisely refrained from asking further. She knew that her mistress must be planning to leave the Lu family with the help of this jade pendant. Worried, she said, "Big Madam, if this jade pendant doesn't belong to Mistress Ge, but she found it or obtained it through other means..."

Given Ge Bao'er's character, using various methods to obtain something wouldn't be surprising.

"What will you do then?" Zhuqing asked, feeling that the only way out was also closed off.

Lan Yunwan wasn't concerned about this. She sneered, "At this point, would she admit to it?"

Indeed.

Zhuqing twisted her handkerchief anxiously. Even if Mistress Ge couldn't survive at the estate, if she could grasp a lifeline, wouldn't she fight desperately to climb out of her predicament?

"Zhuqing, go back and take care of your pregnancy. The child is the foundation of your existence in this world. Make sure to bring the child into the world safely," Lin Yunwan advised.

Zhuqing understood this principle well. Even if she gave birth to a daughter, it would be better than having no child at all. If the Big Madam truly left, she would have to focus on raising her child.

"I will take my leave," Zhuqing said, leaving the room. Outside, Tongliu came over to support her.

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"Sigh."

Tongliu asked, "Mistress, why are you sighing?" She glanced at Zhuqing's belly and joked, "Are you worried that you'll give birth to a mischievous little brother?"

Zhuqing shook her head, expressing to the maidservant that she was not worried. She wasn't concerned about the child or her own future but felt a deep reluctance to part with Lin Yunwan.

Whether the concubine's life was good or not depended on the main mistress. Zhuqing truly liked the current main mistress.

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"Yan Mama has brought Mistress Ge back."

Ping Ye hurriedly reported, "Madam, it seems Mistress Gē is seriously ill."

Lin Yunwan responded calmly, "Then, it's not my concern. Old Madam won't let her die."

Indeed, Old Madam didn't dare to let Ge Bao'er die. 

As soon as she returned to the mansion, the medication for Ge Bao'er was stopped, and a physician was promptly summoned. After examining her pulse, the physician stated, "The previous cold wasn't properly treated, leading to a prolonged illness. She must take good care of herself this winter; otherwise, it might leave a lingering root, making it difficult to cure in the future." Yan Mama anxiously inquired, "Is there anything else?"

The physician shook his head, "Nothing else—oh, she's been eating poorly. Once her health improves, slowly replenishing her diet should suffice."

He went out to prescribe the medicine. Yan Mama left a literate maid outside to keep watch and went to talk to Old Madam Lu, saying, "The physician couldn't detect the poison."

Old Madam Lu whispered, "It was originally an inconspicuous poison. Since it couldn't be identified, it means the poisoning isn't severe."

"Let's not worry about it for now! Once we cure the cold, we'll deal with it. Her constant coughing is really distressing to hear."

Yan Mama glanced at the wing room and asked quietly, "Should we leave her here or send her to Yue Xing Ting?"

At this point, Ge Bao'er definitely couldn't leave Yan Mama's sight.

Old Madam Lu said, "Say that she's sick and it's inconvenient to move her. Let her stay with me for now. Once she gets better, go and bring Young Master here, let mother and son reunite."

"Yes."

Old Madam Lu added, "Today, send someone to Xingguo Duke's Mansion to inquire about the situation. Don't mention that they are from the Marquis of Wu Ding's residence!"

She was worried that Lin Yunwan was just making up stories to facilitate her departure.

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Where could such a coincidental thing happen? The lost legitimate daughter in the Duke's mansion turned out to be the aunt of the Lu family?

Yan Mama nodded and said, "This servant will send my daughter-in-law over to inquire."

In Wu Ding Marquis's residence, they were busy until late at night, and Old Madam Lu couldn't sleep all night due to the constant coughing from the neighboring room.

Young Master Qing Ge'er, upon hearing that his birth mother had returned to the mansion, insisted on coming to see her. However, as Ge Bao'er was still unwell, she couldn't meet anyone, and the old madam wouldn't allow him to come over today. He caused quite a commotion in the front yard.

Lu Zhengliu still had a swollen nose and face from the recent incident. He refused to come to the rear courtyard to meet people, and he didn't even come to pay his respects to Old Madam Lu. Nothing seemed to be going smoothly.

Old Madam Lu went to the small Buddha hall to burn incense and pray for the Buddha's blessings, seeking protection for the Lu family during this difficult time.

~

"Big Madam, you should rest too."

After seeing off Lu Chang Gong, Ping Ye attended to Lin Yunwan as she prepared for bed. Lin Yunwan felt a bit tired, so she washed up and went to lie down.

However, Ping Ye and Tao Ye, the two maids, seemed somewhat uneasy. Before lowering the bed curtains, Lin Yunwan asked Ping Ye, "What's wrong?"

Pingye sat down and said, "Big Madam, what if Old Madam secretly takes Lady over to the Marquis's mansion, they acknowledge each other without giving you and the annulment letter? What would you do?"

Lin Yunwan smiled, "It has been twenty years, and there have been countless people coming to claim a relationship."

"Even if Ge Boa'er and the Duke's Madam look exactly alike, they may not dare to acknowledge her unless there's some proof."

Twenty years had passed, making it unclear whether the Duke's mansion valued familial ties or simply clung to the obsession of finding their lost daughter. If it was just an obsession, even with proof, they might doubt the returned daughter if she didn't meet their expectations, let alone without any tangible evidence.

Closing her eyes, Lin Yunwan instructed Ping ye and Tao Ye to trim the candle wicks.

~

The next day, early in the morning, Yan Mama entered the inner courtyard with an unfavorable expression, confirming Lin Yunwan's earlier thoughts.

"Old Madam, the people from the Duke of Xingguo's mansion are being extremely cautious. It seems that too many people have falsely claimed to be related to the missing young lady over the years. The gatekeepers of the Duke's mansion don't bother paying attention anymore when they hear about anything related to the lost daughter," Yan Mama reported.

Old Madam Lu's mouth tightened at this news.

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