Chapter 573 I Want Some Peace and Quiet

Qin and Lin Shusheng were not speaking loudly, so Lin Yuesha ran to the window to eavesdrop and overheard the gist of it.

"Miss, there's probably more to Lord Lin's appointment as the Prefect of the Capital than meets the eye."

The conversation inside the room came to an abrupt halt. The old lady Lin and the scholar Lin, who had previously held a high position, gave in unconditionally and didn't even want to mention it anymore. It seemed that what Qin Shi possessed was not simple.

Lin Yuesha rubbed her chin, anxious. What exactly was the leverage Qin Shi was holding against her? But Qin Shi refused to say.

"Lin Ergou, what do you mean by telling Yue'e not to eat?"

Qin was furious. She loved her own daughter dearly, and it was all that bastard Lin Yuesha's fault that her daughter Yue'e couldn't eat. Lin Yuesha was definitely doing it on purpose!

"Since you're nauseous, don't waste food if you can't eat anything."

Lin Shusheng understood perfectly well that Qin had used that incident to threaten her, so it seemed he had to change his plans. This person could not be allowed to live and had to be eliminated as soon as possible.

The Lin and Qin families have such deep-rooted interests that even if the Qin family dies, it won't matter.

Moreover, given the Qin family's style, they would even send him women, just to solidify this relationship.

"Your daughter is gagging, and instead of caring whether she's sick, you're saying she's wasting food. What kind of father are you?"

Madam Qin looked at Lin Shusheng with unfamiliar eyes, and said with heartache, "Ever since you became the Prefect of the Capital, you have not put the Qin family in your eyes, nor have you put me in your eyes. Even your two children are not as pampered as before. But don't forget, the people can support you, but they can also capsize you..."

This was the first time Qin had spoken harshly to Lin Shusheng. At worst, she could divorce him and return to her parents' home with her children. However, if she were to reveal that matter, she believed Lin Shusheng's position would be in jeopardy, and he would be imprisoned and beheaded.

For so many years, she has managed the Lin family, given birth to children, and overseen the household affairs. Now that Lin Ergou has grown up and brought his own mother from the south, he no longer respects her.

If you push her too far, she'll reveal all those things, and it'll be a lose-lose situation!

"Alright, my dear, what's wrong with you? It's all my fault."

Lin Shusheng was flexible and adaptable. He not only softened his stance but also changed his attitude completely. "I'll go see Yue'e later. Tomorrow, I'll have the embroiderers from Jinxiu Tower come over and order a few dresses for her as an apology. Is that alright?"

After Lin Shusheng finished speaking, he thought of his daughter Lin Yuesha, who had just entered the mansion, and felt it would be inappropriate to show favoritism. So he said, "Make a few pieces for Yuesha as well, so that she won't look shabby and bring shame to the Lin family when she goes out."

"Pah! Why should we make it for that slut?"

It would have been better if Lin Yuesha hadn't been mentioned, but Qin Shi got agitated again when she did. She made melon seed cakes and then went to the outhouse without washing her hands, which caused her daughter Lin Yue'e to feel nauseous. That wretched woman definitely did it on purpose.

"No, no, only give it to Yue'e."

Lin Shusheng spoke politely and followed Qin Shi's arrangements, saying, "Madam, you are the mistress of the household, and all the money is in your account. You have the final say."

Under the window, Lin Yuesha was very puzzled. Lin Shusheng hadn't said that just now. Why was there such a change? It seemed that the evidence in Qin's hands was not just ordinary, but the kind that could put someone to death.

"Miss, Lord Lin also told Madam that he wanted to kill Qin Shi. He seems to be quite something."

Bai Cha remained silent for a moment. Would a high-ranking official of the third rank be coerced by a woman? The compromise was temporary; the Qin family was not far from their demise.

I just hope my young lady can stay away and not get involved, so that she won't be unable to extricate herself.

"You need to be extra careful lately."

Lin Yuesha nodded solemnly, but unfortunately she wasn't familiar with Qin Shi and didn't have much interaction with her, so Qin Shi wouldn't tell her the truth.

Curiosity killed the cat, and Lin Yuesha was quite curious to know what evidence the Qin family possessed.

Inside the room, Lin Shusheng coaxed Qin Shi for a long time, changing his terms of address from "good girl" to "baby."

Qin's complexion improved somewhat, and she suddenly asked at the end, "Who is Jiaojiao?"

"Jiaojiao?"

Lin Shusheng felt a warning bell ring in his heart and became very vigilant. Could it be that Qin Shi had bribed his attendants and learned about the residence in Taipingfang?

After a moment, he thought it was unlikely. Given Qin's fiery temper, if there was any evidence, she would definitely lead her servants to raid his hideout first.

Testing him now is either baseless or a trap.

Lin Shusheng was a shrewd man, and he reminded himself not to let anything slip.

"What Jiaojiao?"

Lin Shusheng looked completely innocent, his expression perfectly conveying the emotion.

"The last time we made love, you called me Jiaojiao."

Qin stared at Lin Shusheng suspiciously, wondering if he had feelings for another woman. Could it be Lin Yuesha's mother's maiden name? Otherwise, who is this Jiaojiao?

My God, he actually shouted it out during sex, treating her as a substitute for Jiaojiao?

Qin was disgusting. She always thought that she and Lin Shusheng had a relationship. He had not taken a concubine for many years, not because of his promise, but because of their feelings for each other.

Now, she has doubts about it, simply because of the sweet voice he uttered when he was moved.

Lin Yuesha, who was eavesdropping, almost burst out laughing. Jiaojiao was indeed Jiaoniang. Qin Shi was just as suspicious as Lin Yue'e. Let's see how that scumbag father would handle the interrogation.

"My lady, what nonsense are you talking about?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shusheng first laughed heartily, then embraced Qin Shi in his arms and murmured in a hoarse voice, "How can you talk about our private matters? That 'Jiaojiao' was calling you."

Because Qin was wearing a pink, transparent bodice, which made her look very charming, Lin Shuyi was moved and spontaneously uttered a modal particle that sounded like "baby" or "good boy."

"Is that so?"

Qin was somewhat convinced, but still asked with some unease, "I thought it was a person's name."

"Yue Sha's mother's given name is Xiu Xiu, not Jiao Jiao. Besides, that woman has already remarried. What are you worried about?"

Lin Shusheng responded calmly, becoming increasingly adept at handling the situation. "If I say I want some peace and quiet, do I really mean I want a woman named Jingjing?"

Qin was completely convinced and nodded hesitantly.

Lin Yuesha really wanted to give her scumbag father a thumbs up. He wasn't a scumbag for nothing. For so many years, he kept the red flag flying at home while having colorful flags fluttering outside. Qin Shi, such a meticulous person, didn't notice anything at all, which shows that Lin Shusheng is amazing.

The couple reached a consensus to reconcile, and in order to please Madam Qin, Lin Shusheng had no choice but to sacrifice his looks.

"Madam, you should go back to your room first. I'll come and keep you company later. We'll order water a few more times tonight."

Lin Shusheng's words were so suggestive that even someone like Lin Yuesha understood them. It is said that the wives of high-ranking families would bathe and wash themselves after each sexual encounter, and the meaning of calling for water several times was self-evident.

"Master, you are so wicked."

Qin's cheeks flushed with shyness. She felt the same way she did when she was newly married. The two of them kept urging each other on and off. She happily waved her handkerchief and turned to leave the main room.