Lin Fengshou looked at Yu Lin'er, who was so determined and brave, as if there was light in her eyes.
Since his mother became a noblewoman, he had met many young ladies from prominent families, but he had never met anyone like her.
"Mother, please, please help her," Lin Fengshou couldn't help but say.
Song Anxin was surprised; why would the second son get involved in this matter?
However, she had already decided to help Yu Lin'er. Firstly, she admired Yu Lin'er's courage and boldness, and secondly, if Dong Xianghai really got his hands on her, who knew how he would bother her? Anyway, she felt disgusted by him.
So she said, "Yu Lin'er, go back and tell your mother. Then we can discuss a solution."
Yu Lin'er was stunned for a moment, then her face lit up with joy, and she said repeatedly, "Thank you, Lady Hui, thank you, Lady Hui. I will go back and tell my mother right away."
After saying that, she couldn't wait to rush out the door.
"Miss Yu, wait for me, I'll see you off."
Lin Fengshou quickly chased after him.
Looking at her son's worthless appearance, Song Anxin shook her head. What didn't she understand? Her second son had taken a fancy to someone.
Song Mei covered her mouth and smiled at her mother, "Mother, I've never seen my second brother treat a girl like this before. I'm afraid our family's happy event is not far away."
Song Anxin smiled, but she didn't see any indication that Yu Lin'er had this intention. Whether or not this happy event would actually happen was still uncertain.
Wait a minute, Dong Xianghai is marrying into the Yu family, so could Yu Lin'er also be looking for a son-in-law? It seems she should find an opportunity to ask about the Yu family next time. If she really is looking for a son-in-law, she should tell her second son so he can think it through.
The status of a son-in-law living with his wife's family in this era was too low, so she was naturally reluctant to let her son become a son-in-law living with his wife's family.
Meanwhile, Yu Lin'er and Lin Fengshou arrived at the entrance of the market.
"Young Master Lin, this is enough. Thank you for pleading for me earlier. Goodbye."
After saying that, she got into the carriage and ran off.
Yu Lin'er was only focused on scheming for her mother and had no time for matters of personal affection. She didn't even notice Lin Fengshou's feelings for her.
Lin Fengshou, who had been left behind, stared blankly at the departing carriage, somewhat bewildered. He had never known that he could care so much for a woman.
As evening approached, a carriage sped up to the gate of Song Anxin's house; it was Yu Zhiniang and Yu Lin'er.
Yu Zhiniang immediately bowed deeply to Song Anxin and sincerely said:
"Thank you, Lady Xie, for helping me!"
Song Anxin helped her up, her face gentle: "Weaver, you shouldn't thank me, but Lin'er. She is courageous and resourceful, and more importantly, she has a firm heart to protect her mother. I was also moved by her."
Yu Zhiniang looked at her daughter, her usually resolute gaze softening with tenderness. Her eyes welled up with tears; she had never known that her Lin'er was so worried about her, even going to great lengths to ask Hui Gongren for help.
At first, she was somewhat disapproving when she heard that Lin'er had troubled Hui Gongren, but when Lin'er told her that her most trusted steward had betrayed her and become Dong Xianghai's man, and that Dong Xianghai was going to make a move against her quickly, she knew that she could no longer plan slowly.
Dong Xianghai's ambition didn't develop overnight; she was too focused on managing the family business, and by the time she realized it, it was already too late.
Seeing her mother like this, Yu Lin'er held her hand and said, "Mother, you taught me since I was little that when you encounter problems, you must be brave enough to solve them and not sit and wait for death. Mother's affairs are my affairs. I have grown up now and I must find a way to protect you!"
"Good, good, you're a good child. I haven't raised you and loved you for nothing," Yu Zhiniang said with satisfaction.
Song Anxin thought it was no wonder that Yu Lin'er had such a personality. She had heard that Yu Zhiniang managed almost all of the Yu family's businesses. She was self-reliant and strong, and she taught her daughter to be the same way. She liked both the mother and daughter very much.
She said, "Weaver, Lin'er, you must have come in such a hurry that you haven't had dinner yet. Let's eat and talk about this in detail."
During their conversation, Song Anxin learned that the Yu family was actually the Yu Family Textile Workshop, the largest textile factory in Liuzhou. The Yu Family Textile Workshop had been deeply involved in the textile industry for generations, and had businesses throughout Yunnan Province, several nearby provinces and even the capital. The fabric workshop where she had bought ready-made work clothes was under the Yu family's control.
I thought Yu Lin'er was just moderately wealthy when she said her family was rich, but it seems they're incredibly wealthy. Dong Xianghai is living a life of luxury but doesn't seem to have any ambitions.
Of course, she didn't forget about her son either, and subtly inquired whether the weaver had any other children besides Yu Lin'er.
Fortunately, Yu Zhiniang also has a son, but he was too young to come with her.
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Dong Xianghai has been particularly happy these past few days. Yu Zhiniang's health has suddenly deteriorated, and he knew that his poison would not be so easy to cure.
Most importantly, the person he had been longing for asked him out. It seems that his constant, affectionate gaze and silent attention these past few days had touched An Xin's heart.
He knew Anxin couldn't let go of him, so he used a few tricks and won her over easily. Women's feelings are just that simple.
In a secluded pavilion in the Linjia Village scenic area, Song Anxin stood quietly, wearing a crimson cloak and light makeup. Her face was radiant with a cool and otherworldly aura in the winter sunlight.
Dong Xianghai was completely mesmerized; he felt that An Xin was more captivating now than before.
Song Anxin resisted the urge to turn and leave, and said, "Dong Xianghai, did you really mean it when you said last time that you wanted me to be your legal wife?"
Dong Xianghai's face lit up with joy, then he feigned deep affection and sorrow: "Of course, don't worry, how could a scholar like me become someone's son-in-law? I had no choice but to marry into the Yu family back then. In fact, in my heart, you are the wife I originally chose."
Song Anxin secretly rolled her eyes. If Zhiniang hadn't told her, she would almost have believed how attentive Dong Xianghai had been to the old master of the Yu family and Zhiniang back then in order to marry into the Yu family.
Moreover, this person had the nerve to call himself a scholar. Weaver Girl told her that Dong Xianghai had been expelled from the official school a year after their marriage because of cheating. At that time, the Yu family lost a lot of face, and Old Master Yu almost fainted from anger.
She continued calmly, "You're just a son-in-law who left the Yu family. You have nothing left. What do you have to offer to marry me? You should know that I am now a fourth-rank imperial lady."
Dong Xianghai's eyes never left Song Anxin. Upon hearing this, he said, "Of course I know, Anxin, how could I let you suffer?" A smile appeared on his face. "To be honest, the Yu family has long been under my control. Anxin, you know that Yu Zhiniang's health is not good, right? She will be gone soon. Once she's gone, the Yu family's weaving workshop will belong to my Dong family. Then I will marry you in a grand and glorious way, and I guarantee you won't suffer any grievances."
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