Chapter 287 Difficulty
Lin Yuesha helped Chen Shi into the house. The mother and daughter remained silent, neither of them speaking.
"Little girl, it's getting late. Go wash up early. Your father and I will discuss this matter."
Chen waved her hand and entered the room looking exhausted.
Lin Yuesha sighed; it seemed tonight was destined to be a sleepless night.
"Miss, the hot water has been placed in the bathroom."
Bai Cha carried the bucket of water and pushed the small shelf holding the bath beans. After setting everything up, she said...
Just now, she overheard a big secret about her family. She never expected that her young mistress had such a powerful background. Now she just doesn't know what her young mistress is thinking, and whether she will go to the capital.
If the young lady leaves, then as her maid, she will also have to leave her family and hometown with her.
"White Tea, talk to me for a bit."
Lin Yuesha washed up without being served, and the two chatted idly behind a screen.
Soaking her body in hot water to open her pores, Lin Yuesha felt much better. She had been misunderstood by Chen, beaten, encountered the pockmarked man, and had a hearty meal today, and she hadn't wanted to think about any of it. But when she got home that evening, a bombshell awaited her—not a pleasant surprise, but a terrifying one.
It's really a pain when your own father never shows up, never shows up at all, and only appears out of nowhere when things are going well at home.
"Miss, will you be going to the capital?"
Bai Cha most wanted to know what the young lady was thinking. On one side was her biological mother, and on the other side was her biological father. It was a really difficult choice.
Moreover, once they arrive in the capital, their young lady will transform into the daughter of an official, and naturally, she will not be able to marry a son from a humble family.
"I will go, but not now."
Lin Yuesha sighed sadly, not knowing how to express her depression.
For more than a decade, her biological father lived a life of luxury in the capital, while the original owner and Chen Shi suffered endless scorn and hardship in Chen Family Village. In her eyes, Lin Shusheng and Chen Shimei were no different.
Perhaps something has happened that made it impossible to keep the truth hidden any longer, and now that they've remembered their daughter, they want to take her away.
The old woman mentioned "Madam" quite often in her words, but this "Madam" was not her biological mother, Chen.
Lin Shusheng climbed the social ladder by marrying a lady from a prominent family, and with the help of his wife's family, he rose from a gigolo to a powerful figure. His wife was no ordinary person, and the two even had children.
"If I go to the Kyoto mansion, I'll be older than his daughter. Do you think they'll give me the position of the eldest daughter?"
With a biological father she hasn't seen for over a decade, a stepmother, and unrelated siblings, Lin Yuesha, a country girl, has taken on the role of a young lady. Who would welcome her?
Being in an unfamiliar place, with no one to turn to for help, this was not the life she wanted to live.
"But your father is a high-ranking official, what if he forces you..."
Since ancient times, the common people have never fought against officials, let alone officials in the capital who are the object of everyone's flattery. If Lin Shusheng were to use force or cause trouble for his family, the household would not be able to bear it given the current situation.
Bai Cha had considered many things, and looking at that old woman, she kept telling her young lady to consider it, but her tone didn't imply that at all. She seemed very certain that her young lady would return to the capital with the group.
You're right.
Bai Cha's analysis was very insightful, but Lin Yuesha needed to clear her head. Those involved were blinded by their own interests, and those people who stayed in the prefectural city might not be able to use any means to achieve their goals.
Besides, with so many people coming and making such a big fuss, they won't let it go if she doesn't go with them.
Going to the capital was part of Lin Yuesha's plan, but she needed to delay it for a while.
With the family shop about to open and profits to be made, the business needs to expand. Lin Yuesha is an ambitious person, and she will eventually take her business to the capital.
But not now.
If she leaves, what will happen to Mother? Although Father and Stepbrother will take good care of Mother, Chen will really be all alone.
Lin Yuesha felt very sad, thinking that Chen Shi was not worth it.
Judging from the old woman's expression, she was very disgusted by Chen's remarriage. Did she think she would stay a widow for a scoundrel instead of remarrying?
Lin Shusheng can live a carefree and happy life, gaining both fame and fortune, while Chen is destined to live a miserable life and die alone. What kind of logic is this!
While Lin Yuesha and her maid Baicha were chatting, in the main room, Madam Chen sat under the oil lamp, wiping away tears.
Actually, since Lin Shusheng had been out of contact for so many years, she assumed he was dead and didn't hate him.
Even if he gets promoted and becomes wealthy, and no longer wants to have anything to do with her, Chen can remain silently in the north and act as if she were a widow.
"But why did he take my little girl away?"
As Chen spoke, she broke down in tears.
Chen Shi was reluctant to part with her daughter, who had been with her for over ten years. However, the old woman's words made perfect sense. If Lin Yuesha stayed in the prefectural city, she would just be a country girl. In the capital, her daughter would be the daughter of a high-ranking official. She had no reason to stop Lin Yuesha from living a good life.
People strive for higher goals; if you lack the ability yourself, don't hinder your daughter's path to success.
"But I can't bear to part with it."
Chen felt as if a piece of her heart had been ripped out, the pain excruciating.
"Honey, stop crying. Crying won't solve anything."
Xiao Chenggui remained calm and comforted Chen in a deep voice.
He had received word that someone in the capital wanted to cause trouble for Lin Shusheng, so that person had no choice but to send someone to make amends.
If they truly wanted Yue Sha to have a better life, sending her away wouldn't be a bad idea. However, the other party clearly had ill intentions.
Lin Shusheng married Qin, the daughter of the Vice Minister of Revenue, in the capital. Their daughter, Lin Yue'e, is eleven years old and is already engaged. However, the son of the family she was engaged to fell off his horse last year and became crippled. He is now bedridden and needs to be taken care of in every way.
The two families had a marriage agreement, and the other party was from a prominent family. Lin Shusheng was of humble origin and could not afford to offend them, but he also did not want Lin Yue'e to marry into that family.
He discussed with Madam Qin about bringing Lin Yuesha to the capital so that she could marry in place of Lin Yue'e, and the family wouldn't be able to find fault with it.
So the two sent so many maids and servants this time, ostensibly to persuade them, but in reality, if they didn't agree, they might resort to some underhanded methods.
"I'm so heartbroken."
Chen wiped away her tears with a handkerchief. Her daughter didn't want to go either, but as a woman, she couldn't resist.
The old woman is right. Lin Shusheng is already an official, while she is nothing. This alone shows the difference in their status.
The atmosphere in the room was tense, and the oil lamp flame crackled. Xiao Chenggui stroked his chin, lost in thought.
We have to go to the capital sooner or later; the key is to avoid being passive.
Returning to the capital was part of his and Xiao Qi's plan, but they didn't expect Lin Shusheng and Qin Shi to conspire and act so quickly.
It seems I still need to send a message to Xiao Qi and ask him to handle this. Anyway, that kid loves to wear disguises. If I can't keep an eye on my wife, things might get complicated when we get to the capital.
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