Chapter 41: Sudden Change (Including PK400+)

  Mrs. Lin had always been decisive in her actions, and on the second day, Wan Niang was sent to the countryside estate on the outskirts of the city.

  Lin Xingyan cried and begged to see Wan Niang, but Lin Chen found out about this matter. He was usually good-tempered, but he was also furious this time. Rarely losing his temper, he told Lin Xingyan that if she dared to ask for mercy again, he would go with Wan Niang to the Zhuangzi to reflect on her actions.

  Lin Xing was frightened and finally stopped making trouble.

  For several days after that, he stayed in his room, claiming illness and refusing to come out to pay respects or receive guests.

  Zisu's body was finally returned and buried with honor.

  On the day of her burial, her father, mother and many close sisters all cried into a tearful mess.

  Such sorrow and pain make all who see it feel as if they themselves are experiencing it.

  Even Liu's family felt a bit guilty and heartbroken.

  It was strange that Lin Ruoyan, who had reacted the most violently before, did not have any expression and just looked at Zisu's coffin with a calm face, without sorrow or joy.

  Lin Zhaoyan didn't know what she was thinking, but from the faintly discernible gloom in her eyes, it could be seen that this little girl probably really hated Ruan Niang to the core and would not coexist with her under the same sky.

  She didn't want her love and hatred to become an obsession that bound herself, but she didn't know how to comfort or relieve it.

  After all, it wasn't Man Shuang or Man Hua who died. She spoke a long and grand speech, but couldn't help feeling a bit hypocritical for speaking so much while standing upright without any pain. All she could do was hope that time would pass quickly and allow Lin Ruoyan to walk out of her painful memories soon.

  Back at the Hou Mansion, Liu was worried that Lin Ruoyan's emotions were not right and instructed Lin Zhaoyan, "You'd better spend more time with your sister during this period, comfort her well, and don't let her do anything foolish."

  The Liu family had always disliked Lin Ruoyan getting close to her, but in fact when they were young, Lin Ruoyan loved to cling to her, it was only after growing up that she understood the look in Liu's eyes and thus became more subdued in her attitude towards her.

  This time, Liu was also out of options.

  Or perhaps it was Wan Niang's affair that alleviated the relationship between the three women.

  Lin Zhaoyan had always thought that this relationship was nothing to him, but for some reason, a joyful feeling arose from the bottom of his heart, and the smile at the corner of his lips couldn't be suppressed.

  She is very happy!

  As a child, no one hopes that their parents will dislike them, but the fact is already like this, and being sentimental and complaining about it does not help, so they can only choose to accept.

  Now, there is a turning point in front of him, Lin Zhaoyan decided to seize it firmly.

  "Don't worry, mom. I'll definitely try my best to comfort Ruo Yan and help her get over her pain as soon as possible."

  Liu nodded comfortingly and gazed at Lin Zhaoyan with a rare softness in her eyes.

  This time, if it weren't for Zhao Yan's help, let alone sending Wan Niang to the villa, she would have been calculated by Wan Niang and separated from Ruo Yan and her mother.

  After all, Zi Su's death is a good opportunity to borrow and play.

  In the following days, Lin Zhao Yan stayed by Lin Ruo Yan's side and didn't say much. He just accompanied her silently, wanting her to understand that no matter what, her blood-related sister would always support her, protect her, and never leave her.

  Although Lin Ruoyan was still heartbroken and indignant, she gradually regained her composure.

  Spring sunshine flows, the morning light passes through the paper-pasted rice paper window and gently spills into the house, soft and beautiful, shining brightly.

  Light dust dances in the air, and a gentle breeze brings a hint of fresh grass fragrance.

  The Xiangxiang Building was filled with waves of annoying noise, breaking the tranquility of the morning.

  Lin Zhaoyan lifted the sky-blue canopy that had been blown open by the rain and shouted out: "What's going on?"

  Man Shuang rushed into the house, looking anxious, "It's Wu Niangzi who had a fight with San Niangzi and Qi Niangzi outside!"

  Lin Zhaoyan felt something was off as soon as he heard it, and quickly got out of bed and put on his clothes.

  "What's going on?" she asked as she hurriedly walked outside with Man Shuang.

  Man Hua Yu hastily said: "The Fifth Young Lady came to find you early this morning, but coincidentally ran into the Third Young Lady. The two of them didn't know what they were saying, and ended up quarreling. Later, the Seventh Young Lady arrived, and the quarrel became even more intense. Our servants couldn't persuade them to stop!"

  Lin Jinming has been coming to the Xiangxiang Pavilion frequently these days to find Lin Hangyu, occasionally also having a few run-ins with her, and although there were not a few sarcastic and mocking words exchanged between them, she always pretended not to hear, and Lin Jinming alone could not pick out anything wrong.

  This time, she ran into Lin Ruoyan who would explode at the slightest touch. Neither of them was willing to give in, and with Lin Xingyan following behind to egg her on, just thinking about it made her head spin!

  Lin Zhaoyan rushed over just in time to hear Lin Ruoyan's angry roar.

  "What are you doing? That's the nanny my mother found for me, and it's already a great favor to let a lowly illegitimate daughter like you follow behind and learn from her. And yet you have the nerve to go teach someone from another household, I think you want to end up like your shameless mother, locked away in the countryside!"

  Lin Xing's wronged crying voice rang out, "Fifth sister, what are you talking about? Everyone is a sister in the same mansion, do we still need to be so petty?"

  "Stop talking to her! People like that are narrow-minded and will never amount to anything!" It was Lin Jingming's sarcastic voice.

  She continued, "Besides, who found this nanny? Was it really your mother? She was actually found by your second aunt for you! She is also the main culprit who harmed Zi Su, if you have any integrity, you should drive her away! Don't learn from what she teaches you! On one hand, you avenge Zi Su, on the other hand, you gain benefits from the person who harmed her, how hypocritical!"

  As soon as she said this, Lin Zhaoyan knew something was wrong.

  "Stop it!" She rushed over before Lin Ruoyan lost her temper, grabbing her hand and saying: "Don't make a scene, something like this just happened in the manor, Father and Mother are both uncomfortable, if you keep causing trouble, you'll only add to their worries."

  Lin Ruoyan's anger was momentarily stifled.

  Lin Zhaoyan pulled her a few steps further away, "Just let them bother you, as long as you ignore them, they won't be able to stir up any trouble. They're doing this on purpose because they know your temperament, the angrier you get, the happier they'll be."

  "Maybe..." Lin Ruo Yu still wanted to say more.

  Lin Zhaoyan had already pulled her into the Xingfang Pavilion, "Alright alright, you came to find me so early, there must be something on your mind, let's get down to business!"

  On the other hand, he signaled to Manhua and Zijuan, "You two go to the big kitchen to fetch breakfast. At this early hour, Fifth Young Lady must not have used it yet."

  The whole process, however, was that he didn't even glance at Lin Jinming and Lin Xingyan.

  As soon as they entered the courtyard, the scene quieted down, and the flammable smell that had just been on the verge of igniting instantly disappeared without a trace.

  Lin Jinming looked at Lin Xingyan incredulously, "When did Lin Ruoyan start listening to Lin Zhaoyan's words?"

  Lin Xing's eyebrows furrowed, a hint of resentment flashing in her eyes, but a gentle smile spread across her face. "I don't know either, it seems like after the incident with Zi Su, the two sisters' relationship improved!"

  Lin Jinming glanced at her with a look of disdain, but the next second he stepped forward and grasped her hand, smiling: "Don't be sad, this time it's clear that your aunt was the sacrifice for their success. How disgusting! Don't worry, I'll help you. When the time comes, I'll make sure you step on their heads with glory, making them regret underestimating you!"

  Xing Yan also smiled and said, "Thank you, Third Sister. I will definitely work hard to repay the kindness of Third Sister and Madame Hou in the future!"

  Lin Jinming laughed even more happily, and the two sisters walked hand in hand towards the west wing of the house.

  But neither of their smiles reached their eyes.

  On this side, Lin Ruoyan suddenly came to her senses and flung open Lin Zhaoyan's hand, angrily saying: "What are you blocking me for? Didn't you hear what Lin Jiaming said? She has bullied us so much, even going over our heads to find an alliance with the third house, and you still want me to swallow my anger?!

  Lin Zhaoyan handed her a cup of tea, "You fool, I've already said they're doing it on purpose. Otherwise, do you think Lin Jingming, someone so proud, would befriend Lin Xingyan, a concubine's daughter? She just wants to see the third house fall out, wants to see us make a big fuss, and then Madame Hou can sit back and watch the commotion, waiting for an opportunity to take advantage of our situation."

  "Are you saying she wants Lin Xingyan and us to fight each other to the point of mutual destruction, and then let Lin Jiaming enter the palace?" Lin Ruoyan finally understood.

  Lin Zhaoyan nodded, "However, it's not entirely true. Madame Hou probably didn't want Lin Jinming to enter the palace, but she definitely didn't want you to enter either. I think she would rather have those children from the main house or Lin Xingyan go."

  Lin Ruoyan snorted, "She's dreaming! I won't fall for her trap! Let Lin Jiaming deal with it, she thinks getting close to Lin Xiangyan will be useful? She doesn't even know her own weight!"

  Lin Zhaoyan shook his head, "Don't underestimate Lin Xingyan, if you're not careful, you might really fall into her trap."

  Lin Xiangyan is not as vicious as Wan Niang, but she's hypocritical! Hypocritical people are the most terrifying. Someone like Lin Ruoyan, who is so single-minded, might be deceived by her innocent and pure appearance and get taken advantage of.

  She had to remind Lin Ruoyan from time to time to beware of petty people.

  Lin Ruo Yan grumbled in dissatisfaction but still responded.

  But then, he said strangely: "Hey, I remember that you were very unwilling to listen to me mention entering the palace in the past, how come now you not only don't oppose it, but also help me?"

  "Who said I'm helping you?" Lin Zhaoyan said helplessly, slowly speaking in the midst of Lin Ruoyan's astonished gaze: "I don't want you to enter the palace, but only hope that you will give up on your own initiative, rather than being forced to give up due to someone else's calculations. In that case, not to mention that you will be hurt, you yourself will also definitely feel unresigned in your heart, and in the end, it will only add another thing for you to harbor resentment about, what good would that do for you?"

  Although these words are not expressed in exaggerated and elegant language, they are simple, true, and sincere. It can be seen that the speaker is truly considerate of the other party, without any false ingredients.

  Lin Ruo felt a rare lack of resentment towards Lin Zhao's grand words, and instead felt a thread of emotion in her heart.

  Zi Su had once said that Lin Ruo Yan was genuinely kind to her, and in fact, she could feel it herself. However, it didn't match her personality, plus her grandmother and mother didn't like her, and she had some influence, so she didn't want people to misunderstand that she was also on the same level as them, which is why she treated her poorly.

  After going through this storm, she suddenly realized that all the sweet words were false. The people who truly care about you will be by your side when you're in trouble, will give you encouragement when you're down, won't hold grudges, and don't care about returns.

  Lin Zhao was just such a person.

  She wants to get along well with her from now on, shouldn't she also try to accept her proposal?

  "All right, you tell me, why are you so determined to stop me from entering the palace? If you can give me a good reason, I'll agree with you and not enter the palace."

  "As long as you're willing to give up on entering the palace, Zisu won't die."

  What Wan Niang wanted was nothing more than Lin Xiangyue being able to enter the palace and leap over the dragon gate. If Lin Ruoyan didn't get in her way, even if she disliked Liu Shi and Lin Ruoyan, she wouldn't dare do something like that.

  When faced with great benefits, people can always do things beyond imagination.

  Lin Ruoyan's eyebrows jumped slightly. She was completely clear about Lin Zhaoyan's meaning. One sentence, no need to say more, will expose all the disadvantages of entering the palace.

  Zisu's death was a result of human calculation, and this was still within the walls of a noble residence.

  The grand imperial palace, will there be less intrigue and plotting?

  But...

  "What you said, didn't Grandmother and Mother think of it? I'm just entering the palace to accompany the Empress Dowager, with her protection, and also with the support of the Marquis's household behind me. Moreover, I won't be able to hinder their path in any way, what danger could there be?"

  "Alright, let's not talk about the disadvantages of entering the palace for now. Let's just discuss the advantages. What do you think? Even if you enter the palace and gain the favor of the empress dowager, what can you achieve? Don't you already live a good life now? Won't you be able to marry into a good family in the future? None of that is true. You want to enter the palace just to associate with the royal family, so do you want to marry a prince?"

  "Of course not!" Lin Ruoyan immediately retorted, her face suddenly flushing red with anger, rather than shyness.

  Lin Zhaoyan smiled lightly, knowing she had hit her thoughts.

  She continued to 'intimidate', "Then what are you going into the palace for? If you enter the palace, if a prince takes a liking to you, I'm afraid it will be hard for you not to marry him."

  Lin Ruoyan was shocked and lost her color, this is a problem she had never thought of!

  "You are now so pampered by your grandmother and mother, as long as you want, you can definitely marry the person you like."

  "But both my grandmother and mother want me to enter the palace." Lin Ruoyan's expression was struggling, "If I give up, they will be disappointed in me..."

  What if grandma was disappointed in her and thought she wasn't making progress, would she still arrange a marriage for her with her cousin?

  Lin Zhaoyan's lips curved into a faint smile, and her eyes sparkled with a soft light. "Wanting not to enter the palace is simple enough? Pretending to be ill is the most effective and effortless way."

  Lin Ruoyan was stunned for a moment, somewhat shaken.

  Lin Zhaoyan was just about to take advantage of the situation when Manhua suddenly stumbled in.

  "Oh no, miss!"

  "What's wrong?" Lin Zhaoyan was startled by the fear on her face and hastily asked.

  Lin Ruoyan also turned her head, "What's wrong?"

  Man Hua took a deep breath and then threw out a shocking sentence that stunned everyone.

  "Master, Master is no more!"

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