Chapter 242 The Bottom Line

"Anyone who has any disloyal intentions can leave now, lest I catch them. I'm sure you've all heard of my reputation."

The servants responded one by one.

Lin Anyuan has a reputation for being handsome but ruthless.

That Miss Pang was such a beautiful woman, yet the madam didn't say she wouldn't be kept. Instead, she was tied up like a dead dog and sent to the Pang family.

As for what would happen to him after he was sent to the Pang family, that remains unknown.

They should really hold back.

"Brother, is this General Lin? He's even more handsome than the rumors say."

At the entrance of the guest courtyard, Ge Yue watched Lin Anyuan leave and spoke softly.

Ge Chen's voice was low and deep, "Xiao Yue, don't have any improper thoughts. This kind of person is ruthless and kills without blinking an eye."

The more attractive a person is, the more ruthless they can be.

Ge Yue glanced at him, "Brother, don't forget I'm a man now. How could I possibly like men?"

"By the way, brother, did you hear that just now?"

"What did you hear?" Ge Chen looked at her.

"Madam only keeps useful people around her. If we are useful, can we stay?" Ge Yue asked with a hint of expectation in her eyes.

Following Ye Wan was the most peaceful and stable period since the family incident; we had enough to eat and warm clothes every day.

This gave Ge Yue a glimmer of hope; how wonderful it would be if life could continue like this forever.

Ge Chen frowned. "Let's talk about this later. Xiaoyue, you need to remember this now: you can't utter a single word about family matters."

“I know my brother.”

In the main courtyard, Lin Anyuan had already pulled Ye Wan back to her room.

Looking at the things with leaves in the room, Lin Anyuan felt a strange excitement and satisfaction.

"If you have something to say, say it outside. Why are you pulling me into the room?"

Ye Wan shook off his hand and sat down in the chair.

Lin Anyuan knelt down beside her legs, his skin so smooth and silky, and took her hand. "Wanwan, it's been so long since we parted, have you missed me?"

"Can't you ask something else?" Ye Wan looked down at her.

From this angle, Lin Anyuan looks like someone who wants to be bullied.

"So, did you miss me or not?" Lin Anyuan pressed, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Wan, as if trying to bore a hole through her.

Ye Wan touched Lin Anyuan's face, "Of course I want to. My Anyuan is so handsome, it would be strange if I didn't."

The words "My An Yuan" made Lin An Yuan's heart race. The feeling was like his soul was trembling, something he couldn't quite describe.

“I miss you too. Sometimes I even dream about you. Wanwan, at least we don’t have to be apart anymore.” Lin Anyuan placed his hand on her leg.

Ye Wan felt a little uncomfortable and deliberately said, "Don't say this too soon, or the heavens might not approve."

We've been apart for quite a while now, and it feels like we've become somewhat strangers to each other.

Such close contact made her uncomfortable.

"Don't say things like that."

Lin Anyuan suddenly stood up and covered her mouth with his.

He moved closer to her ear, little by little, and whispered, "Wanwan, I miss you."

"Lin Anyuan, it's still broad daylight. Your three daughters, my parents, and my sister are all waiting outside. Don't be silly." Sensing his thoughts, Ye Wan pushed him away.

When wolves that haven't eaten meat in a long time see meat, their eyes practically gleam with greed, and they can't care about anything else.

“I’m not fooling around, I’m doing something important. There’s a bathtub in our room, you see? I rode back on horseback and I’m covered in dust. You can help me wash up.”

"I heard this bathhouse was repaired but hasn't been used yet. Hot water comes out as soon as you turn on the pipes. Can you take a look and see what's going on?"

Before Ye Wan could react, she was carried to the inner room.

"They're all wet; they really miss me."

"..."

"Won't Dad and Mom fight?"

In the main hall, Sanya couldn't help but ask Erya.

"I don't know if they argued, but Dad will definitely be punished."

"But Father deserved it for letting another woman live in our house. Mother punishing him means she is willing to forgive her."

Er Ya thought her father was definitely trying his best to coax her mother right now.

Lin Anyuan was indeed putting in a lot of effort.

Sanya became even more worried upon hearing this. "Second sister, should we sneak off and take a look?"

She loves her father and her mother, and doesn't want them to argue.

Just as Er Ya was about to agree, Hui Gu suddenly spoke up, "Three young ladies, I need to check your learning progress over this period of time. Please come with me."

"Oh, Auntie, can we have the check-up tomorrow? I'm afraid my parents will argue. We need to go see a doctor." Sanya's face fell.

She's been so focused on playing lately that she hasn't been doing her homework properly.

"The affairs between our parents are none of your concern, young ladies. Let's go to the study." After saying this, Huigu led the way.

Daya, Erya, and Sanya all went along.

Aunt Cai clicked her tongue twice, "Hui Gu is quite perceptive. These young couples, once they meet, are like dry wood and raging fire. They don't even care about arguing anymore."

Fang Daru was drinking tea and almost choked. He gestured with his eyes and said, "Ahem, Madam, have some tea."

"You can drink it yourself. By the way, what about that Imperial Censor He who stole your tea last time? Did he also run off to the south?" Aunt Cai suddenly remembered this person.

"Censor He was disliked by the emperor, and the He family also suffered. He probably didn't go." Fang Daru didn't care about these things now, but he could guess.

Emperor Honghui was a man who cared a lot about his reputation, so it was inevitable that Imperial Censor He would lose face and be disliked.

If he weren't so stubborn, he should have chosen a wiser ruler.

"Oh, anyway, these things are none of our business. I'm going to prepare dinner."

Ye Hua, who was standing to the side, hurriedly spoke up, "Aunt, let me take care of it. I have nothing to do anyway."

Ye Hua always called her aunt and uncle, but Aunt Cai had actually offered to take her in as a goddaughter, which Ye Hua refused.

"You should talk less about these kinds of topics in the future. At least try to consider other people's feelings."

After the person left, Fang Daru finally spoke.

Aunt Cai sighed, "You're right. I didn't think it through. Let Wanwan worry about it. If she finds a suitable person, let Ye Hua meet him too."

"Aren't you worrying unnecessarily?"

"You old man, am I wrong? We won't let anyone introduce her, and she's the type who never leaves the house. Are we just waiting for her to fall from the sky?"

"Besides, you're at the prime of your life, you should enjoy it to the fullest!"

"..."

"Are you comfortable, Wanwan? I feel that being with you is a joy."

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Lin Anyuan held the exhausted Ye Wan in his arms, his eyes full of smiles.

"You've had your fun, but you've exhausted me. Get up!" Ye Wan kicked him.

Have they no shame, doing this in broad daylight?

"Okay, I'll help you get dressed."

The couple dawdled as they entered the main hall, where the meal was already laid out.

Ge Chen, Ge Yue, and Grandpa Ge also came.

"Dad, you and Mom didn't have a fight, did you?" Sanya asked as soon as she saw the two of them.

Lin Anyuan's face flushed slightly. "No, children shouldn't pry into adult matters."

Ye Wan glared at him.

“What is there that can’t be asked? Your father has no other women and is chaste, so I forgave him. If he takes a concubine, I will make him a eunuch today.”

“You all remember this: you must have your own bottom line. No matter what happens after you get married, you must have your own bottom line.”