The old lady had not yet recovered from the shock she had just experienced, and was further flustered by Ye Lanyin's words.
Her expression was timid and flustered: "Lanyin, I just..."
"Mother was just frightened, I know." Ye Lanyin lowered her head, concealing the sharpness in her eyes. "Today, you can call me a jealous woman or a vicious woman as you like."
"I will not tolerate this for the sake of the Marquis's mansion and my child."
"I remember there was a servant in charge of each kitchen, right?"
The maids nodded.
The Marquis of Zhenbei felt a vague unease.
"Ruian, which servant is in charge of your small kitchen?"
“A-Yong will be in charge,” Lin Rui’an said coldly.
"Guards, give Ah Yong Zhang thirty strokes of the cane and then sell him to a slave trader. How could you not have noticed anything about such a thing happening in the kitchen?"
Upon hearing this, Ah Yong was so frightened that he knelt down and begged for mercy, "Madam, spare my life! I've only been gone for a month!"
"January?" Ye Lanyin raised an eyebrow: "January 30th, a day with twelve hours, and you didn't even notice?"
"You blind fool, so irresponsible! Hua Xin, make this clear on the contract of servitude!"
Hua Xin suppressed a laugh and curtsied, "Yes, Madam."
The sound of the stick fell again, and Ah Yong's voice shouted throughout the courtyard, clearly audible even to the neighboring mansion.
Having lost three of her most capable people in a row, the old lady was so frightened that she closed her eyes and fainted.
The maids in the dining hall were in a flurry of activity.
The Marquis of Zhenbei clenched his fist under his sleeve.
Seeing Ye Lanyin's aggressive and vicious demeanor, he felt a chill run down his spine.
Thinking of Zou Shuang'er, whom he had beaten outside, a touch of tenderness returned to his eyes.
Hehe, Mom is so great! Mom is amazing!
My goddess.
Ye Lanyin then looked at everyone present and smiled, "Alright, take those two dishes away, everyone, let's eat."
The concubines were utterly shocked.
Two people have died, and you still have the appetite to eat?
The old lady fainted, the eldest son fainted, the Marquis left, and the servant was beaten thirty times and sent away!
In the end, the original family banquet was reduced to just Ye Lanyin's family eating.
The atmosphere in the restaurant was cheerful and harmonious.
Soon, the Spring Festival of the Holy Kingdom will arrive.
Since the day he beat the cook to death, Lin Rui'an has been free to move around.
Lin Chang'an held onto Lin Wanwan tightly and refused to let go, leaving Ye Lanyin with no choice but to let him be.
After the three children put on their new clothes, they went one after another to kowtow to their elders and wish them a Happy New Year.
Lin Wanwan was wrapped up like a rice dumpling, and from a distance, only her two wet little fists could be seen.
【Tonight. 】
The female lead is about to appear.
Ye Lanyin's heart skipped a beat. The female lead?
What is it?
Is she the lead actor in the comic book?
The older brother fell in love with her at first sight.
[Tsk tsk, Big Brother will never know that the very first meeting was the beginning of his scheme.]
[Tsk tsk, this femme fatale seduces men with ease.]
She's definitely involved in my brother's death.
Lin Rui'an walked behind, suddenly raised his head, and listened attentively to Lin Wanwan's thoughts.
Ye Lanyin turned around, glanced at her son, her eyes full of warning.
Female lead?
He needs to be careful to avoid pitfalls.
The old lady had been sitting in the main seat for a long time, waiting for Ye Lanyin.
Seeing them approaching, she straightened up.
"Lanyin, you're here."
Ye Lanyin was slightly taken aback; the old lady was dressed so festively.
But then she realized.
"Mother, I've brought the children to pay their respects."
The old lady nodded: "Yes, everyone, get up."
Hmph, I'm going to visit the mistress again.
Look at that butt, it's almost impossible for it to stick to the chair.
Ye Lanyin pursed her lips.
"Grandmother, I wish you boundless happiness and longevity." Lin Shixuan was the first to step forward, kneeling on the ground to offer his New Year's greetings.
Upon hearing this, the old lady smiled broadly and took out a red envelope from her bosom, personally handing it to him.
"Quick, get up, the ground is cold."
"Thank you, Grandmother."
Upon seeing this, Lin Shixuan also knelt down and said, "Shixuan wishes Grandmother eternal youth, longevity, good health, and a long and blessed life."
"Hahaha, good boy, good boy, get up quickly, you are really my good grandson."
The old lady looked at Lin Shixuan with loving eyes that almost popped out.
Unlike Lin Shixuan, Lin Rui'an stood before the old lady, cupping his hands in greeting:
"Grandmother, my eldest brother and fourth brother have already said their blessings, so I wish you that every year may you be as blessed as today, and may every year be as precious as gold and jade."
The old lady glanced at him indifferently, "Yes, Rui'an is very thoughtful."
Then she gave him all the red envelopes.
“You’re all so kind. Today is New Year’s Eve, and we should be having a family meal together.”
She glanced at Ye Lanyin, "But the Marquis is busy with official duties and has not yet returned, so you will have to make do with what you have in your own courtyard."
Father was already waiting for Mother in the outer room.
It's best if the old lady doesn't go; she might fall.
Ye Lanyin nodded, "The old lady is right. It doesn't matter. As long as the family is harmonious, every day is like New Year's Day."
"Why don't you have a meal with me, Mother?" She looked up at her.
Upon hearing this, the old lady quickly waved her hand, "No, no, no, I don't need it," she said, as she was waiting to use it with her grandsons.
"Alright, then Lanyin will take her sons back."
"Hmm, hmm, let's go back." Ye Lanyin turned around and paused for a moment. "Oh, right, Mother, Chang'an is clamoring to go see the lanterns, and I need a carriage later."
After saying that, she left with the children without waiting for the old lady's reply.
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