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

 Chapter 97: 

 A Major Internal Threat

"Put away this medicine for now." Lin Yunwan handed the bundle to Tao Ye and instructed, "Prepare a carriage in the front courtyard; I need to go back to the Lin family." 

She couldn't be certain whether the medicine contained poison, so it was necessary to wait for the physician to examine it. However, if it was a common poison, even in her previous life, she wouldn't have been killed by it; ordinary physicians might not be able to detect it. 

Even if it were discovered, she couldn't publicize the matter for the time being. 

As Tao Ye was putting away the medicine, another maid entered the room. She stood just outside the hall and relayed the message by lifting the curtain, "Big Madam, a messenger from the Second Gate says that Young Master Yunyi has arrived."

Her younger brother has arrived!

Lin Yunwan quickly got off the couch, glanced at Tao Ye, signaling her that there was no need to put away the medicine in the bundle. Holding her handkerchief, she said, "Go and bring Yunyi over."

As Tao Ye left, Lin Yunwan sat back down, feeling somewhat uneasy. It was only early December, and her brother hadn't taken his break yet. Why would he come to the Lu residence now?

Is there something happening in the Lin family, or is it related to Mother's eyes?

Ping Ye exited, saying, "Madam, I'll go brew the tea that Young Master likes."

"Alright."

Lin Yunwan rubbed her temples, feeling her mind in disarray. The consecutive events had disrupted her thoughts. Not long after, she heard her brother urgently calling, "Elder Sister!"

As the voice fell, Lin Yunyi pushed aside the curtain and hurried in, his shoulders covered in snow.

"Yunyi."

Lin Yunwan stood up, brushing off the snow from his body. She asked, "Why didn't you use an umbrella?"

Of course, he couldn't wait to see her!

Lin Yunwan quickly pulled him into the house to sit, noticing that he still wore the gloves she had sent over last time. They were made from the same material, but his had a pattern of cypress trees, while the ones for Chang Gong had a bamboo pattern.

Lin Yunyi smiled, his teeth shining brightly, "Why bother with an umbrella for just a bit of snow?"

After sitting down and taking off his gloves, he wasn't a delicate person. His hands were red from the cold, but he paid no attention, laughing as he spoke to Lin Yunwan, "Mother's eyes have improved a bit. She can see blurry things now."

"Really?!" 

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Lin Yunwan was pleasantly surprised. The progress from seeing light to discerning objects was indeed significant!

Lin Yunyi nodded, "I don't know if Physician Li changed the prescription. The medicine Mother is taking now is different from before. I can't recognize those herbs, but I noticed the smell is different."

Lin Yunwan felt delighted and asked, "Is Mother still shedding tears?"

Lin Yunyi pursed his lips without saying anything. If it weren't for Mother crying over his sister's matter, she might have recovered even faster.

"Young Master Yunyi, have some tea."

Ping Ye brought the tea over, and Lin Yunyi accepted it, expressing his thanks.

The maid by his sister's side was always respected by Lin Yunyi. He explained the purpose of his visit to Lin Yunwan, "Elder Sister... I came on behalf of the family."

He lowered his head while speaking, not paying much attention to the tea. Lin Yunwan remained silent, having already guessed how the people from the family would react.

She spoke softly, "I understand. They've done their best."

Since the Lu family refused to release the person, it was impossible for them to jeopardize the marriage prospects of all the girls in the family for the sake of one person—her.

Lin Yunyi clenched his fists, cursing the Lu family under his breath. It was the first time he had used such strong language in his life!

Lin Yunwan listened attentively and patted her brother's hand, saying, "You're still young; listen to the elders in the family for now."

Lian Yunwan's eyes welled up with tears as he looked at Lin Yunwan, tightly gripping her hand, saying, "But they keep telling you to wait. How long do they expect you to wait?"

He didn't even understand what he was supposed to explain by coming here!

If it weren't to see his sister, he wouldn't have come like this.

"Sister, you waiting for me to grow up--" Lin Yunyi spoke through gritted teeth.

Lin Yunwan smiled faintly and said, "Okay." She understood in her heart that waiting might not be an option anymore.

"Yunyi, there's something I need your help with. Don't tell mother about it."

"What is it?" Lin Yunyi was very curious.

Tao Ye felt a tightness in her heart. Was her mistress really planning to give that medicine to Young Master Yunyi? Wouldn't it be too risky? He was still too young and might not be able to handle the affairs of the inner courtyard...

However, Lin Yunwan approached Lin Yunyi's ear and whispered something to him.

Lin Yunyi's eyes widened, and he said, "Okay."

He furrowed his brows, hesitated for a moment, and before leaving, he added, "Sister, I'll be waiting for you to come back and see Mother."

Lin Yunwan nodded.

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Lin Yunyi, burdened with thoughts, prepared to return home.

"I'll walk you out."

Lin Yunwan stood up, signaling for Tao Ye and Ping Ye to follow, and they all went out with umbrellas.

Outside, the snow had stopped falling. The siblings stepped on the soft snow as they went outside. Yan Mama intercepted them, being very polite, "Big Madam, Master Yunyi. Since Master Yunyi is here, why not go and greet the Old Madam?"

Lin Yunyi's face was very cold. Greet the Old Madam? With both families in such a situation, he wanted to see what the Old Madam of the Lu family was up to.

"Please lead the way."

Yan Mama smiled and gestured for them to follow. Walking ahead, she said, "This way, Master Yi."

Lin Yunwan followed suit. When Old Madam Lu saw Lin Yunyi, she exchanged some pleasantries but was actually trying to gauge Lin's family's stance.

Although Lin Yunyi didn't say much, the Old Madam could see through it with a single glance. When the siblings left, she felt relieved and said to Yan Mama, "If the Lin family really dared to ignore the dignity of the two households and insist on making it a life-and-death struggle, they wouldn't just send a child over."

Yan Mama sighed in relief, asking, "So, does that mean there will be no more trouble between the two families in the future?"

The Old Madam looked coldly and said, "The Lin family isn't just Yunwan's family. After all, she is just a daughter-in-law from an external family. If she dies someday, the Lin family won't do anything to the Lu family. But her younger brother— he is truly a potential threat."

Thinking of Lin Yunyi's bold words during the negotiation between the two families, Yan Mama couldn't help but shudder. If Lin Yunwan died prematurely, would he spare the Lu family?

"Old Madam, are you suggesting...?"

The Old Madam said calmly, "To eliminate the grass, one must remove the roots. Both the elder sister and the younger brother cannot be spared."

Yan's Mama heart pounded as she said, "But Young Master Yi is not a member of the Lu family. He's the most outstanding young master in the Lin family. You can't possibly..."

She couldn't bear the thought of him meeting the same fate as Lin Yunwan in the Lu family!

The Old Madam lifted her eyelids and gave Yan Mama a scrutinizing look, saying, "Are you getting old and confused?"

"Killing them one by one, and the Prefect of Shuntian is not a fool!" 

She said with a ruthless look, "There are various ways to die in this world, and not all deaths require investigation."

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