Qin Yuan sneered inwardly, but pretended not to hear.

Cui didn't bother with her.

Anyway, Er Yatou has been crazy ever since before she got married. She's never been sober.

Cui glanced awkwardly at Qin Yuan and said, "In my opinion, this matter depends entirely on what Young Master Lin thinks. If he obediently sends the person back, then there will be no problem..."

Qin Wan immediately said, "Mother, I think eldest sister's method is better. She keeps a close eye on people, I pay her monthly allowance, and she's not allowed to have children. This is the best way."

A wife is not as good as a concubine, a concubine is not as good as a stolen affair, and a stolen affair is not as good as one that cannot be stolen.

To avoid Lin Ziqi from still thinking about this after he becomes successful.

Madam Cui paused for a moment, then continued, "From now on, all of Lin Ziqi's public accounts will be handled by you. You can't keep supporting the Lin family with your dowry money. Also, keep a close eye on your nannies and don't just try to save trouble by being a hands-off manager. Hold onto your dowry tightly, otherwise how will you stand on your own two feet in the future?"

Qin Wan nodded.

The mother and daughter discussed it for a while, and Qin Yuan listened from the side without interrupting.

After the discussion was completed, Qin Yuan helped Cui Shi out.

In the courtyard, both Lin's mother and Lin Ziqi looked terrible, while Madam Yu lay on the ground, her face pale and defeated.

Although the weather isn't very cold these days, the ground is still shady.

She's already like this right after a miscarriage; she'll probably suffer a lot in the future.

Fearing their displeasure, the Lin mother and son dared not offer Yu a mat or anything to cushion her, leaving her sprawled there in disheveled clothes.

Qin Yuan gave the man a cold look.

Her already slender body became even thinner, her fair face looked as if it were covered by a layer of blue gauze, her eyes were sunken, and there were two large dark circles under her eyes, and her lips were dark.

Withdrawing her gaze, Qin Yuan helped Cui Shi slowly walk to a spot not far in front of the three of them and stopped.

Lin's mother immediately stepped forward with a smile and said, "My dear in-laws, what are your plans regarding this matter? In my opinion, harmony in the family brings prosperity. It would be better to resolve this matter peacefully. Ziqi is currently preparing for the imperial examination and has been suffering from headaches lately, so he hasn't had a proper rest for several days. I think it would be better to have them apologize to Wan'er. What do you think?"

Lin Ziqi also stepped forward and said, "Mother-in-law, this matter is truly my fault. I beg you to be lenient. I promise to treat Wan'er well in the future and never dare to do it again."

The mother and son stared longingly at Cui.

Cui sneered, "What do I think? I think this is inappropriate."

Lin's mother chuckled dryly a few times.

"Mother-in-law, why bother? Wan'er and Ziqi were a loving couple. They're just kids. Why make such a big fuss over such a small thing? How will they live together in the future?"

Madam Cui angrily retorted, "How can this be considered a small matter? You know they are a loving couple, why are you interfering every day? And what's the meaning of bringing your niece from your own family here? If you can't live like this anymore, then just quit."

"Oh... how can this be? Wan'er is carrying the blood of our Lin family in her belly. How can we just abandon her while she's still carrying the child?"

Lin's mother became anxious.

Lin Ziqi hurriedly said, "Big sister, you must put in a good word for me with Mother. As the saying goes, it's better to tear down a temple than to break up a marriage."

Qin Yuan said coldly, "My sister was pampered in the Qin family, but after coming to the Lin family, she's been treated like a maid by your mother and cousin. Even her child is in danger. What kind of life is that? You still want to beg me to say nice things? If you ask me, you should have someone take the Marquis's invitation to the Prefectural Governor's Office and let the judge investigate properly. Let people see what kind of wolf and tiger the Lin family is, and what kind of character Lin Juren is."

These words effectively cut off Lin Ziqi's path to officialdom.

This terrified Lin's mother so much that she nearly fainted.

In her heart, nothing was more important than Lin Ziqi's future.

Lin's mother hurriedly kicked Yu's wife and cursed, "It's all because of this little slut who's always causing trouble."

Lin Ziqi felt sorry for his cousin and hurriedly pulled his mother behind him, saying to Cui Shi, "Mother-in-law, please persuade Wan'er. Wan'er and I were a loving couple, and she is pregnant with my child. Even if I have a thousand faults, I am still the father of the child. Please forgive me this time for the sake of your future grandson. As long as you and Wan'er can calm down, I will do anything."

After saying that, he kept bowing and making obeisances.

They were practically begging and kneeling.

Cui looked at Qin Yuan with a hint of doubt.

Qin Yuan snorted coldly and said, "Even if my sister divorces you, it won't be difficult for her to marry a Jinshi (a successful candidate in the highest imperial examinations). There are quite a few minor officials in the court who want to become the Marquis's brother-in-law. If you ask me, most scholars in the world are fickle, and military men are much more caring. It would be better for the Marquis to find a capable young general to marry my sister."

These words made Lin's mother and Lin Ziqi's spines bend.

Although Lin's mother was a tyrant at home and extremely critical of Qin Wan, she often boasted outside that her son was the son-in-law of the Imperial Academy and the brother-in-law of the Marquis of Dingbei.

The only reason someone dares to provoke Qin Wan like this is because she insists on marrying no one but Lin Ziqi.

Madam Yu also collapsed to the ground in despair.

Madam Cui hesitated and said, "That depends on what your sister thinks. If you ask me, she should take advantage of her youth..."

Lin Ziqi could no longer hold on. He knelt down with a thud, kowtowed three times, and pleaded, "Mother-in-law, please don't do this. Wan'er and I are in love, but some people have caused some discord between us. I, Lin Ziqi, swear to heaven that if I ever wrong Qin Wan in this life, may I be struck by lightning and die a horrible death."

From inside the house came Qin Wan's mournful cries: "Mother, eldest sister, I want to live a good life with Ziqi, please don't separate us."

Cui said angrily, "It's a sin to have given birth to a traitor like you."

Lin's mother smiled ingratiatingly and said, "My dear in-law, these two children are so good together. Even a heart of stone couldn't bear to separate them. Why don't we go inside and talk things out?"

Cui then reluctantly followed Lin's mother into the main room to talk.

He left Madam Yu trembling.

Madam Cui then presented all the agreed-upon conditions, and Madam Lin agreed to them all.

When the topic turned to Madam Yu, Lin's mother said, "I'll write a letter right away and have my family come and take the child back."

Qin Yuan sneered, "You're not just using this as a delaying tactic, are you?"

Lin Ziqi's face flushed red. "How could that be?"

Qin Yuan said, "Judging from the tone of Madam Yu's voice, it seems that you two had a marriage agreement before? Besides, Sai Bianque also said that Madam Yu is two months pregnant, and she has not been in your family for two months yet."

Cui frowned and stared intently at Lin Ziqi.

Lin Ziqi was drenched in sweat, and a sudden headache struck him, but he still forced himself to speak: "This...this is because that day I went to pick her up and bring her into the city...she came in a carriage driven by a classmate from our hometown...we hadn't seen each other for many years, so...we drank together and stayed overnight outside the city, and I never expected..."