Chapter 3 Why didn't my aunt go back to her own home? Did she marry into the family?

Lin Ruoli raised her pointed chin and said, "No need."

He also gave her a fox fur cloak. Have these mother and daughter ever seen what a fox fur cloak looks like?

He brags without thinking!

"Grandma, Grandpa," Lin Ruoli said again, "Li'er still has to go back to study and practice piano, so I'll take my leave first."

The Marquis's wife smiled and nodded, "Okay, Li'er, go ahead. Although studying is important, you also need to balance work and rest. Don't tire yourself out."

"Li'er understands. Li'er will take her leave."

Lin Ruoli bowed, looking elegant and pretty, and left the main hall with dignified steps.

Lin Siqiong looked at this scene, her eyes filled with relief and pride.

This is her, Lin Siqiong’s daughter!

This is the granddaughter of the Yong'an Marquis Mansion!

Even though she was only five years old, she was already an elegant and noble young lady. She was well versed in music, chess, calligraphy and painting, and she never missed a day of reading and practicing calligraphy.

In just a few years, her Li'er will become one of the most famous ladies in the capital, and she will be engaged to the prince and become a true princess!

Lin Siqiong picked up the handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes. "Li'er is always so well-behaved and sensible. It makes me feel distressed."

The Marquis's wife was also deeply moved. "Yes! Li'er started learning to read and write at the age of three, and learned the arts of music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and needlework, and she never complained about the hard work. Such self-discipline and hard work are truly rare in this world!"

Yu Youning listened to what the two said and glanced in the direction where Lin Ruoli left. She actually learned so many things?

And you don’t even complain about the hardship?

Then what about all the tricks I've played to skip school over the past few years?

Just as I was thinking about it, I heard my name from Lin Siqiong's mouth.

"I see Youning is about the same height as Li'er, so I think they're about the same age and should be of school age. Li'er is studying at the Imperial College, so why not send Youning there too?"

Sending this little girl who grew up in the countryside to the Imperial College will make her realize the gap between herself and Li'er, and make her feel ashamed of herself!

She was a village girl who didn't know how to stand or sit properly. She couldn't play music, chess, calligraphy, painting, riding, shooting, or doing math. No one wanted to play with her and everyone excluded her. She would definitely cry and make a fuss and refuse to go anymore.

By then, both mother and daughter will be despised by the Marquis’ wife and Marquis Yong’an!

This Yong'an Marquis Mansion still belongs to her, Lin Siqiong!

The more Lin Siqiong thought about it, the more she felt that her suggestion was a good one, and the smile on her lips was almost uncontrollable.

Madam Hou's eyes lit up, and she looked at Lin Siqiong with appreciation, "Siqiong is indeed very thoughtful! Then let's arrange it this way!"

As she spoke, the Marquis's wife looked at Yu Tingwan and said, "Tingwan, let Youning and Li'er go to the Imperial College together tomorrow. Although they are girls, girls in the capital are different from those in other places, especially for families like ours. They have to go to school. You had no choice but to stay away from home back then, but Youning can't be delayed now!"

Yu Tingwan hesitated, "This..."

Yu Youning's fair and tender face wrinkled into a bun-shaped wrinkle, and she looked at Madam Hou pitifully, "Grandma, can Youning not go to school?"

She had finally managed to escape to the capital with her mother, thinking that she would finally be able to skip classes. How come she had to go to school even though she had changed places?

The Marquis's wife frowned slightly, looking unhappy, "Youning, stop fooling around! How can you get by without studying and understanding the truth?"

Lin Siqiong almost laughed out loud. This little village girl really didn't disappoint her at all. She hadn't even gone to the Imperial College yet, but she was already making a fuss about not wanting to study. If she went there for a day tomorrow, she would probably come back crying in the evening and refuse to go again!

The more she thought about it, the happier she became. Lin Siqiong also followed the Marquis's words and said, "Yes, Youning, your grandmother is right. We girls should also learn to read and understand reason! Be good and don't act silly! Sister, no matter how much you love Youning, you can't be too indulgent with her in such a big matter!"

Yong'an Hou also said, "Siqiong is right, Tingwan, you didn't grow up in the capital and lack education, but don't let Youning end up like you."

Yu Tingwan's heart was instantly stabbed. Is this what a biological father would say to his daughter?

Yu Tingwan bit her lip and said, "I'm not uneducated. I just lack the upbringing you two have. It's not my fault. I didn't want to be abandoned."

"Are you blaming us?" Yong'an Hou's voice turned cold. "A son should not criticize his father's faults, and we don't owe you anything! You really didn't raise me by your side. We're not close to each other at all. You don't even understand the most basic filial piety!

I have something else to do in the study, so I'll leave first. It's settled that Youning will go to the Imperial College!"

After the Marquis of Yong'an strode away, his wife looked at Yu Tingwan in reproach, "Tingwan, how could you speak to your father like that? Never do that again! We're all doing this for Youning's own good!"

Lin Siqiong took Madam Hou's arm and said, "Mother, you are tired today. Why don't you take a rest first? I will take my sisters to see the courtyard where they live. If there is anything they need, I will buy it for them."

The Marquis's wife was extremely pleased and gently patted Lin Siqiong's hand, "You are the most considerate! Fortunately, you take care of these things at home, so I can enjoy a peaceful life!"

"This is what a daughter should do!"

Looking at the loving mother and filial daughter, Yu Youning tilted his head in confusion, "Did my aunt invite a son-in-law to marry into her family?"

The smiles on Madam Hou and Lin Siqiong's faces disappeared instantly. Madam Hou even frowned and looked at Yu Youning, "Youning, what nonsense are you talking about? Your aunt didn't marry into the family!"

"Since my aunt didn't marry into my family, she must have her own family. But why is she still meddling in my grandmother's household? Shouldn't she go back to her own home when it gets dark?"

The Marquis's wife laughed and said, "So this is what you are wondering about. It's not your fault that you don't understand. I only have two children, your aunt and your uncle. Your uncle is a man and doesn't care about the affairs of the inner circle. Your aunt loves me and is afraid that I will be tired, so even after getting married, she lives in the Marquis's Mansion most of the year.

First, to help me take care of the household and run the mansion, and second, to be with you and take care of me."

Yu Youning suddenly realized, "So that's how it is! My aunt is really working hard!"

"Yes! Siqiong has worked really hard over the years!" Mrs. Hou sighed.

Yu Youning smiled, revealing two rows of small teeth, "Aunt, you don't have to work so hard anymore! My mother is back!

From now on, my mother will take care of the household, manage the mansion, and take care of my grandmother, and my aunt can take her daughter back to her own home and reunite with my uncle's family!"

When Lin Siqiong heard this, the smile on her face froze!

This little village girl is so cruel and calculating! What a vicious intention!

I just arrived at the Marquis' Mansion and haven't even sat down yet, but you want to take the power of housekeeper from her?

Mrs. Hou didn't expect Yu Youning to say that, and was a little stunned for a moment.

Seeing the Marquis's wife's expression, Lin Siqiong felt nervous, but she forced a smile on her face. "Youning is right. My sister is the rightful housekeeper. In that case, I will take Li'er back!"

"Nonsense!" Madam Hou grabbed Lin Siqiong's hand and said, "You have been the housekeeper all these years, so you are the person I know best. Your sister just came back and has no idea about the affairs of the mansion. How can she be the housekeeper?"

Besides, your last name is Lin, and Li'er's is also Lin. Yongning Marquis Mansion is your home. What's wrong with you living in your own home? Never again talk about going back!"