Zhao Yinglang glanced at her, intending to change the subject, and then said:
"I heard you've been granted the title of Princess?"
"Um!"
Lin Yuxin nodded listlessly when she heard the same question again.
"Going to the North City?"
"We'll depart in two days."
Lin Yuxin nodded and gave a time.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yinglang roughly understood why Lin Yuxin had come today and given them a group medical check-up.
This was to make sure everything was arranged before leaving.
Zhao Yingfeng felt a pang of guilt, realizing that it was actually his niece who was holding the family together.
Aside from his poor health, he's not unintelligent in any other way; otherwise, he wouldn't be the only one in the family who can go to school.
He had previously talked to his father, who said that Yuxin might be playing a grand game, a game that could protect the Zhao family and the Xia Kingdom. So his father said they must live up to Yuxin's expectations and not hold her back.
Now he understood that they were indeed being used as lackeys by Yu Xin, and Zhao Yinglang's resolve grew even stronger.
Lin Yuxin had no idea what Zhao Yinglang was thinking. If she did, she would probably cry foul, saying she didn't do it, she wasn't him, she just wanted to protect her family.
Protecting the Xia Kingdom? She didn't have that ability, nor did she have such lofty ambitions. She was simply doing her best to protect the people she wanted to protect and to do things she wouldn't regret.
"Are you confident? Will there be any difficulties?"
Zhao Yinglang asked with concern, because he couldn't hear Yu Xin's true feelings, so he didn't know that Lin Yu Xin had a plan in mind.
He was genuinely worried that if she, a young woman, went there and didn't handle things well, the Emperor might blame her.
"Whether we have a good chance or not is still unknown. We'll have to go there and see for ourselves to be sure. But if no one gets involved, it shouldn't be too difficult."
It's not that Lin Yuxin is exaggerating; she has modern defense knowledge. As long as those officials don't make things difficult for her, it's only been a month since it rained. If she takes early precautions against the drought, it should only be a matter of time before the people get through this difficult period.
"It's good that you know what's going on! Your third uncle wishes you a triumphant return."
Zhao Yinglang smiled as he looked at Lin Yuxin's confident demeanor.
His worries gradually subsided. Although he felt that Lin Yuxin was exaggerating, he trusted her unconditionally because she was his niece.
I'll go to my father's place tonight to discuss a plan. We can't let Yuxin be blamed by the Emperor later.
At this moment, Qian Li brought over the medicine she had prepared, placed it on the stone table, and, not daring to look at her husband, cautiously said something to Lin Yuxin.
"Yuxin! The medicine is ready."
"Thank you, Third Aunt and Third Uncle. Drink your medicine and then come inside. I'll give you acupuncture."
After thanking Qian Li, Lin Yuxin said to Lin Yinglang.
Without saying a word, Zhao Yinglang picked up the bowl, drank the medicine, and then got up and walked into the house.
Seeing how helpful her third uncle was, Lin Yuxin didn't hesitate any longer and walked into the house. But she had only taken a few steps when she heard her third aunt calling her.
"Yuxin!"
"Is there anything wrong, Aunt? If it's about Uncle, don't worry, I will make sure nothing happens to him."
Lin Yuxin looked at Qian Li with confusion, noticing the unease in her eyes, and could only try to comfort her.
She didn't know the story between her third uncle and aunt, but she could tell that they had feelings for each other. Every time she came over, her aunt took meticulous care of her third uncle.
However, the third uncle's expression was indifferent, but even in his indifference, he would still unconsciously place the dishes that his third aunt liked to eat in front of her, and always walk next to her when they walked. Even when the third uncle was feeling unwell, he would not let his third aunt get tired, and would always find a chance for her to rest, but his tone was indifferent.
It's clear from some details that the third uncle liked his third aunt.
“Yuxin, you must cure your third uncle. Your aunt begs you. Your third uncle has suffered so much. Doctors once predicted that he would not live past 35. He is now 31. His health has been deteriorating in the past two years. He has been holding on and has not told your father and the others because he was afraid they would worry.”
"My husband's health is not good enough for strenuous work, but he studies day and night. He wants to pass the imperial examination, become an official, and protect the younger generation and his two younger brothers."
"Father is too old to go to the battlefield. Now only the Emperor remembers Father's kindness. My two younger brothers are too young, and the younger generation is inexperienced. My eldest brother is gone, and my second brother is lying in bed."
“He’s the eldest son in this family now. Over the years, he has taken on this heavy responsibility. He’s afraid that he won’t be able to protect his family and that he will die. He’s afraid of implicating me, so he pressures me to get a divorce every year.”
Qian Li broke down in tears by the end. Although she was timid, she wasn't stupid. She could feel her husband's love for her all these years, but he had deliberately distanced himself from her.
He reads until late every night, which breaks her heart, but she can't say anything. Whenever she mentions his health, he brings up divorce. Now, she's terrified whenever her husband mentions divorce.
She didn't want a divorce; she wanted to stay by her husband's side.
"Third Aunt, don't worry, Third Uncle will be fine. He'll even bring you back as the top scorer in the exam. Don't cry, or he'll say I bullied you when he sees you crying."
After listening to her third aunt's heartfelt words, Lin Yuxin felt a pang of sadness. She was moved by her aunt's deep affection and felt sorry for her third uncle's pain and struggle. She went up to Qian Li and hugged her to comfort her.
The women Zhao married were all loyal and devoted. The eldest aunt had been widowed for many years without a single complaint. The second aunt had served her paralyzed second uncle for ten years without complaint. The third aunt had stayed by her third uncle's side for so many years and refused to agree to a divorce.
The Zhao family must have accumulated a lot of good karma in their past lives to be able to marry such a wonderful woman.
"Okay, Third Aunt, don't cry."
Qian Li was amused by Lin Yuxin and quickly wiped away her tears. She was also afraid that her husband would see her tears, otherwise he would bring up divorce again.
“That’s right. Third Aunt is so beautiful. She won’t look good if she cries. And don’t worry, after I heal Third Uncle, if he brings up divorce again, just ignore him and let him sleep in the guest room.”
Lin Yuxin brought her mouth close to Qian Li's face and whispered a bad idea to her.
"?!"
Qian Li was completely stunned when she heard this. Could it really be like this?
"Third Aunt, think about it yourself. Isn't it a blessing that Third Uncle was able to marry you? Why is he being picky? He's not in good health right now, so let's not argue with him."
“Once he’s better, we’ll settle things with him slowly. We’re not going to get a divorce, but we’ll have to think about disciplining our husband!”
Lin Yuxin continued her charade with a straight face. She actually felt sorry for her third aunt, who had worked so hard all these years and was constantly facing divorce, living in constant fear. Although her third uncle meant well, he was a chauvinist who needed to change.
"Is it...okay?"
Qian Li felt that her worldview had been completely shattered. Shouldn't women listen to their husbands and put them first? Is it even acceptable for a woman to give her husband a hard time?
Hmm, but it sounds so cool! Want to give it a try?
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