Chapter 31: Don’t try to curry favor with me in the future

"Are you confused, child, or have you been deceived?"

Meng Mingshu was a child who was living away from home.

She was just a commoner at that time, how could she know someone of noble status?

Even if there really was one, the person he met with that status at the time probably only treated Meng Mingshu as a concubine and could not have any true love for her.

Meng Mingshu opened her lips and wanted to explain, but Madam Lin simply held her hand and interrupted her.

"Good boy, listen to your grandmother's advice. Don't trust others easily, especially men."

"Most men in this world are heartless and unfaithful. Even if they have a wife and concubines at home, they still think it's not enough.

If you believe what they say, your life will be ruined."

Meng Mingshu: “…”

"Grandma, we are married, and he has no other wife but me."

Madam Lin shook her head:

"He told you that? How can you be sure of the truth in his words?"

"If he really didn't remarry, how could you separate? How could you and your child appear in the Lin family now?"

Meng Mingshu lowered her head, feeling a little ashamed.

Ultimately, her separation from Xiao Yan was her own fault.

Not only did he abandon Xiao Yan, he even resorted to faking his death to escape.

She used to be really stupid and bad.

well.

If I told this to my grandmother, I'm afraid she wouldn't believe it.

Madam Lin held Meng Mingshu's hand again and said earnestly:

"Listen to grandma and forget everything in the past."

"In the future, you can tell others that Tuan'er is your sister, or the little maid you picked up.

When this period of trouble is over, grandma will help you find a suitable husband."

"I would rather be of a lower status than be someone else's concubine."

Old Madam Lin had been the wife of the principal wife, so she knew that if the mistress wanted to deal with the concubines, there were many ways to do it.

It is also easy to take their lives.

After all, she is her own granddaughter, and Mrs. Lin doesn't want Meng Mingshu to go astray.

Meng Mingshu sighed. She had originally told her grandmother about Tuan'er's father's affairs in order to reassure her grandmother, but now it had backfired.

The old lady was obviously more worried about her, and she took her aside to talk about the dangers of being a concubine.

Advised her to live a down-to-earth life, and her grandmother even made a promise at the end.

As long as Meng Mingshu is down-to-earth, she will do her best to help Meng Mingshu find a good husband.

Even if I have to use some tricks, I will help her.

Meng Mingshu was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

I felt touched and helpless at the same time.

She could naturally feel how good her grandmother was to her.

I could only nod obediently and promise that I would never contact Tuan'er's father again, that I would never be a concubine, and that I would not be deceived by anyone.

Only then did the grandmother feel relieved and hugged her, calling her a good child.

When they returned to their yard, grandmother hugged Tuan'er again and gave her a safety lock.

"I didn't know you had a child beforehand. Even though this child may not be seen in public, he is still the blood of our Lin family.

In a few days, I will make a gold bracelet and a gold necklace for Tuan'er. Children need to be weighed down by these things."

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The courtyard where Meng Mingshu and her friends lived in the Lin family was located in a remote area, and the yard was a bit small and dilapidated.

Lin explained:

"Your uncle arranged for us to live in another courtyard, but your grandmother told me to live here to avoid gossip from others in the mansion."

Mrs. Lin took out the banknote given to her by Old Madam Lin with some emotion.

"Did your grandmother give this to you?"

Meng Mingshu asked.

Lin nodded:

"A full thirty thousand taels. This must be your grandmother's treasure chest."

Meng Mingshu took the banknote and said, "I'll return it to my grandmother in the future."

"Miss, the master of the house sent someone to tell us to have dinner in the front hall tonight."

While they were talking, a maid came in to tell them something.

Mrs. Lin was in a bit of a dilemma, as Old Madam Lin had specifically told them to stay away from the yard as much as possible.

There are many people in the Lin family who have complaints against them now.

Meng Mingshu also planned to stay indoors until Xiao Yan came.

"Go tell your uncle that we won't be going. We've been traveling so long today and want to rest early."

Meng Mingshu refused directly.

Today, the Lin family only saw their grandmother, uncle, and aunt.

But Meng Mingshu could already feel the attitudes of others.

If they go to eat this meal, they will be the ones who feel uncomfortable.

Meng Mingshu thought she could refuse the meal, but she still underestimated her uncle's persistence.

He actually came here in person.

"Uncle?"

"Let's go to the front hall together. Since the Meng family has kicked you out, you will be members of the Lin family in the future. Why should you give way to your own family?"

Lin Yantong looked at Lin:

"With me here, no one can say anything. Today is a good opportunity to let them know that you will be staying at the Lin family from now on."

Meng Mingshu understood that her uncle wanted to support them to prevent what happened to her aunt today from happening again.

In the end, Meng Mingshu and the others went.

When her uncle became persistent, she couldn't persuade him.

There were many people in the front hall. The Lin family had many children, and the house was crowded with people.

But after seeing Meng Mingshu and the others, the atmosphere changed instantly.

After Meng Mingshu sat down, she vaguely felt that someone was staring at them.

When she looked up, she met her cousin Yue Fu's gaze, which had not yet been withdrawn.

After meeting Meng Mingshu's eyes, Lin Yuefu glared even more fiercely.

Lin Yuefu used to like several cousins ​​of the Meng family, especially cousin Mingyu.

But ever since her cousin Mingyu was divorced, her good marriage was gone.

My parents also started arguing. Today, my mother even came back crying, saying that my father wanted to divorce her because of my cousin and aunt.

Her mother cried heartbrokenly and told her many stories about how her aunt bullied her in the past.

As a result, Lin Yuefu only felt disgust towards her cousins ​​from the Meng family.

Now she only had one thought left, which was to help her mother drive these people away.

She already had a plan in mind.

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Before this meal, Meng Mingshu had thought that people would dislike her and make things difficult for her, but she didn't expect that.

Maybe it has something to do with my uncle's beating.

Lin Yantong is the head of the Lin family. He made the decision to keep them, and even if others have objections, they can only bear it.

Lin felt relieved and was glad that her family members accepted her.

But after returning to my yard, I realized that I was overthinking it.

"The Second Master and Second Mistress said that they have no use for the things you sent, and they dare not accept them."

In addition to the things sent to my second uncle, all the items sent by other courtyards were also sent back.

Mrs. Lin sent it in their name.

These people may not be unaware of this, but the gifts were still returned to Meng Mingshu and her friends' yard.

It is to let them know their dislike on purpose.

The servants in my third aunt's courtyard were even more ruthless in their words.

"Our lady said that she dared not accept the gift from you, Auntie, nor could she afford it. It would be bad if she was contaminated by bad luck."

"Our wife also said that if you really want to send gifts to ease the relationship, it is better to leave the Lin family earlier."

"If she were you, and was divorced by her husband's family, she would definitely not be ashamed to stay in her parents' home.

I will just find a white silk to hang myself to avoid the shame of living and bringing trouble to others."

After hearing these words, Lin felt sad and embarrassed.

Even though it was not her fault that she was divorced, people still despise abandoned women.

Especially her relatives' dislike for her made Lin feel at a loss.

Meng Mingshu stood in front of Lin and looked at the servants with a cold face.

“Go back and tell your master that if he doesn’t want to accept it, then don’t accept it.

If you despise us today, don't try to curry favor with us in the future."

"As for living in the Lin family, my uncle told us to just stay. Who do you think you are? Why are you chasing us away?"

"If you have any objections, either go and talk to your uncle, or become the head of the Lin family yourself."