Seeing that Madam Sheng couldn't be pulled away, the Princess signaled to her maids to help pull her back to her seat.
They came to support Lan Yin when she was bullied, but the matter of beating her up should be left to the Ye family.
"Dehong, what's going on?"
The old lady, leaning on her cane and supported by Granny Mei, walked over shakily.
When she saw her son on the ground, beaten so badly he could barely move, she cried out in anguish.
"Who hit you? How dare you hurt my son?"
"It's me!" Ye Zhennan admitted coldly.
"You? Eldest brother of the Ye family, instead of managing your own Ye family estate, you come to our Marquis's residence to cause trouble. What do you mean by this?"
Madam Sheng stood up again in anger.
"Madam Lin, your good son, did you not know that he was keeping a mistress outside? His mistress is making a scene outside, acting as if she is the original wife, and even went to a brothel to catch her husband's mistress."
"I think it wouldn't be too much to beat him to death!"
Upon hearing this, the old lady's eyes widened.
Were we exposed?
"How...how is that possible?"
"Madam, the whole of Bianjing knows about it, except for you," the eldest princess said, slightly annoyed.
Only then did the old lady realize that quite a few people had come into the room.
Her gaze was somewhat guilty; she didn't dare look at those people.
But she still defended her son.
"It can't really be called a breeding...sample room, can it?"
"It's normal for men to have multiple wives and concubines; maybe they're just having fun outside."
“He usually faces a lot of pressure from court, and he hasn’t been feeling well lately, so he probably… went to relax.”
Ye Zhennan clenched his fists, wanting to continue hitting, but Xie stopped him.
Madam Xie patted his chest and said, "Husband, please sit down."
After she finished speaking, she turned around and met the old lady's gaze.
"Madam Lin, you probably don't understand the reason behind this. This matter is not something to be taken lightly."
"Having a mistress outside, yet calling her husband and 'sir,' is that what you call playing around?"
"Your son is holding his mistress's daughter, and he's saying that his wife is trying to break up the fight!"
"Lanyin is my precious daughter, Ye Jiabao. There is absolutely no reason for her to be wronged like this. This matter will not be left like this!" she said in a loud and clear voice, completely unlike her usual ladylike demeanor.
Ye Lanyin was deeply moved, and her eyes reddened.
When the old lady heard that she was not willing to give up, she immediately became angry as well.
Her cane rattled loudly. "It's Ye Lanyin's fault for not being able to keep her husband's heart. Who can she blame?"
“These days, her personality has changed drastically. She’s become cold and ruthless. If it were me, I would go out and look for her!”
Upon hearing this, Ye Wennan was furious and wished he could rush up and beat the old woman up.
Ms. Li was so frightened she almost screamed.
"What do you mean by that, Mother? Do you mean I can't keep his heart?"
“These days, I’ve taken several concubines for him. How can I not keep his heart? I consider him in everything I do.”
"Even if I can't keep his heart, can't I keep all those concubines in the mansion? Why do I have to go out and play?"
"If you ask me, he favored those concubines every day, and there's no way he couldn't keep them. This mistress must have been prepared by him long ago!"
Ye Lanyin stood still, coldly facing the old man in front of her.
His gaze remained calm and fearless, showing no intention of backing down.
With the help of his servants, the Marquis of Zhenbei, who was on the ground, finally sat down in a seat to the side.
"Cough cough." He coughed twice, trying to relieve his discomfort.
"Lanyin, I'm sorry. I know it's no use no matter how I explain, but please believe me, I love you."
“I was blinded by greed at the time. It was Zou Shuang’er who seduced me. I really didn’t intend to keep her as a mistress.”
[What a jerk! He's got a whole pond of fish in his pond, how can you not love him?]
[These lips have kissed countless people!]
Ye Lanyin snorted coldly, "That's right!"
He asked, "What about Zou Wanqing? Whose daughter is Zou Wanqing?"
Marquis Zhenbei paused slightly. He then slowly spoke.
“She…she is not my daughter. It’s just that she has been well-behaved and clever since she was little, which is why I like her.”
"Lanyin, Zou Shuang'er is my cousin. Her husband died long ago. I only felt pity for her because we had occasional contact in the past..."
"She's not even a fraction as good as you, really, she's just a country girl."
Ye Lanyin almost vomited when she saw his heartless face.
Fortunately, the children were not his.
Otherwise, he would never be able to shake off the Lin family name in his entire life.
"Lanyin, I know this is a bit much, but for Wanwan's sake, why don't we bring the mother and daughter into the manor? Zou Wanqing is clever and quick-witted; perhaps she can even teach Wanwan to read."
Madam Sheng was so angry that she started cursing.
"Lin Dehong, are you even human?"
How could you say such a thing?
"You slept with that slut and now you expect Lan Yin to wipe your mouth for you?"
Han Nianyu patted her on the back, "Don't be angry, don't be angry."
Madam Sheng sat down again, still fuming.
The old lady was almost unable to stand, and she said impatiently, "Lanyin, what else do you want?"
"If Dehong is already so humble, and she still doesn't know her place, then she's just a jealous woman!"
"It's normal for a man to have multiple wives and concubines. It's a great thing to admit your mistakes and correct them. Haven't you already taken several concubines for him? What's wrong with having one more?"
"Hey, old woman, how can this be the same?" Madam Sheng rolled up her sleeves in anger and squeezed right next to Ye Lanyin.
"Lanyin, don't be afraid. Just say the word, and we'll protect you!"
Ye Lanyin was conflicted; on one hand, she wanted a divorce.
On the other hand, she wanted to take the child away, but Lin Shiming and Lin Chang'an were still twins.
They are still nominally the children of the Marquis of Zhenbei.
[Mother, don't be sad. No matter what decision you make, Wanwan will protect you.]
I will absolutely not let you get hurt.
Lin Wanwan also knew that now was not a good time to get a divorce.
Ye Lanyin took a deep breath.
Enraged, he slapped the Marquis of Zhenbei across the face.
"Smack!"
The old lady's expression changed drastically, her eyes filled with ruthlessness.
"I have worked hard for half my life, bearing your children and taking care of your elders."
"You abandon your concubines and your wife in the mansion to keep mistresses and have wild affairs outside. Are you even human?"
The Marquis of Zhenbei felt a burning pain on his face, but he knew that now was not the time to dwell on such things.
Shi Xuan is going to participate in the imperial examination, and Ye Lanyin is his nominal mother, making her the most suitable candidate due to her high social status.
"Lanyin, you've hit me and scolded me. People should learn to be content."
Ye Zhennan wanted to say something, but Ye Lanyin stopped him.
"Even if she enters the household, you will still be the mistress of the house, and you will still be the most powerful person in this manor. What do you have to complain about?"
"You said you were too busy to take care of the Marquis, so what's wrong with Shuang'er, as his concubine, taking care of him?"
"If Shixuan becomes the top scholar in the imperial examination, you will be his mother. What's wrong with that?"
Shamelessness knows no bounds.
[It seems the old lady doesn't need to talk anymore.]
"ah--"
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