This was the first time Ms. Ye had heard her daughter talk about herself.

When I remembered her saying that her merits were immeasurable, I was initially moved, but then I held back my emotions.

“Mother, your daughter-in-law is having a very difficult time giving birth. The Marquis is away on official business. Please go outside and pray for Wanwan.”

"My child almost died at the hands of these people. How can a daughter-in-law, as a mother, let the people who killed her child go free?"

"I am the only one who can make decisions in this household. Your daughter-in-law has been waiting for you two for ages, but you haven't come back."

"Therefore, the daughter-in-law went to her father for help."

Ye closed her eyes. Originally, she shouldn't have asked her father for help with these things.

After all, it's her husband's family's business, but this matter concerns her child's life.

As long as these people don't die, her enemies will always exist, and those futures that Wanwan foresaw will happen again.

How could she allow it?

"Nonsense! How can your father make decisions about your husband's family affairs?" The old lady was heartbroken. She had thought her daughter-in-law would be easy to manage, but she never expected that her daughter would turn on her.

She should strangle her herself.

"Mother, the imperial court is already investigating this matter, and I heard that the current regent is handling it. He has already submitted it to His Majesty!"

The old lady was so frightened that she took several steps back, shaking her head and looking at Madam Ye in disbelief.

"Lanyin, you have disappointed your mother too much. Now that the child is alive, you should be gentle and approachable, but you have made a scene in the court."

“Since Mother is so magnanimous, let’s have another child and let them pinch it. You can be gentle and tactful yourself.”

"Nonsense, how can Mother still give birth?" The old lady counted on her fingers.

"Since Mother knew she couldn't have children, why did you cut off the Marquis's lineage?" Madam Ye's eyes swept over her intently.

"Besides, what's done is done, and there's nothing I can do about it. As for who will conduct the trial, that's not something I can decide. I can only say that this matter is no longer just a matter for our Marquis's mansion. Please rest assured, I'm currently in poor health and need to calm down."

"Mom, she's trying to morally blackmail you."

When you visit your parents' home, your mistress disguises herself as her niece and stays at the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence.

Lin Wanwan ate her little fist, slurping her saliva, giving the illusion that her fist was a candied hawthorn.

A pathetic act.

have to!

She couldn't control herself.

You can't blame her!

She's a baby!!!

Ye clenched her fists, trying to calm herself down.

"Lanyin, you have disappointed your mother greatly."

The old lady was so angry she couldn't speak, and she left in a huff, leaning on her cane.

From beginning to end, not a single word was mentioned about the production process.

"Madam, the eldest son and the fourth son have arrived."

Before Madam Ye could recover from her grief, her mistress's son came again.

It's quite a scene here. When she was giving birth, no one cared, but as soon as the wet nurse and midwife had an accident, they all became very busy.

"Mother."

"Mother."

The voices of two boys came from the doorway.

The man at the head of the group was the eldest son, named Lin Shixuan, fourteen years old. He was dressed in a blue robe and had the appearance of a refined gentleman.

Behind him was the second young master, named Lin Shiming, who was nine years old, but his eyes lacked the innocence of an ordinary child.

Ye used to think he was sensible, but now she sees that he is nothing but a schemer.

Ye suppressed the anger in her eyes and smiled awkwardly, "Xuan-ge'er and Ming-ge'er are here."

The two bowed one after the other.

Lin Shixuan said, "Mother, I heard that when you gave birth, my sister almost lost her life?"

Mrs. Ye nodded sadly, "Yes."

[Ugh, he doesn't look like a good person at all, just putting on an act!]

"Mommy, he's here to help his maternal grandmother!"

Ye bit her lip.

"Mother, I see that my sister is doing well now. I heard that you have taken the midwife and wet nurse to the yamen?" Lin Shixuan asked, feigning concern.

"Mother, as the eldest son in the family, I would like to offer you some advice. My sister has just been born; wouldn't this bring about a bloody disaster?"

“Yes, Mother, what my eldest brother said is right. Now that my third and fourth brothers are both weak, this bloodshed will probably affect them.” Lin Shiming said anxiously.

Look, they're all holding up "love" number tags, starting to brainwash my silly mother.

"Mother, don't be afraid, those people are all bad."

Ye was heartbroken.

"I know you all mean well for your mother. We adults will handle this. You just need to focus on your studies."

"Brother Xuan, you will be taking the imperial examination next autumn. Don't let your mind wander to other things. What's there to worry about with a mere servant?"

Upon hearing Madam Ye refer to her as a servant, Lin Shixuan lowered his head guiltily, "Mother, but I am your son..."

“It is precisely because you are my sons that I must protect you. This matter concerns the imperial court. You are just children, and these are not things you should be worrying about.”

Lin Shiming wanted to say something, but Lin Shixuan stopped him.

"In that case, Mother, we'll head back now."

"Alright, let's go back." Ye said absentmindedly.

He didn't pay any attention to Lin Wanwan at all from beginning to end.

She really wasted her affection on these people. Of course, they are vicious at heart, how could they be kind?

At this time.

A large courtyard on the north side of Bianjing (Kaifeng).

The woman inside was walking back and forth in a state of panic, carrying a one-year-old baby girl in her arms.

"What should I do? Mother has been sent to the government office. What should I do?"

"Madam, please don't worry. I've already asked my colleagues for information, and I'll let you know as soon as I have any news."

"Oh no! Oh no!"

The servant boy rushed in, panting, "It's terrible, sir! Beheading...beheading as a warning to others!"

Upon hearing this, the woman's eyes widened, and she burst into tears.

"How could this happen? No, I have to go save my mother!" The woman tried to rush out.

"Madam, please don't be like this. We took a risk when we did this, and we don't want to see it turn out like this either."

"Husband, that's my mother!" the woman cried out.

The man stepped forward, embraced the woman, and said gently, "Madam, I know you've suffered all these years. I will take good care of your mother's funeral arrangements and avenge her."

"If we are exposed, and Lan Yin finds out about your existence, it will be a disaster."

"Think about our future. I, the Marquis of Zhenbei, will marry you in a grand procession with eight sedan chairs."

"The children will then have a legitimate reason to call you 'Mom'."

"A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan."

The woman looked up, her face still streaked with tears, feeling wronged and sad.

"But my mother..."

“Your mother is old now. Even if we rescue her, we must make sure she is not seen by anyone, or she will become a burden to you, me, and the children.”

"If people find out that the children's maternal grandmother is a murderer, the children's future will be ruined."

The woman lowered her eyes and sobbed continuously.

Then, a calculating glint flashed in her eyes as she raised her head. "In that case—I will stay at the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence."