Chapter 530 Not on the same path
Zhou and Xu were locked in a fierce verbal battle, clearly disliking each other. The others were already used to it. If it weren't for everyone else being there, Zhou wouldn't have dared to challenge Xu. The main problem was that Xu wouldn't give Zhou a chance, simply throwing her onto a tree branch.
The last time the two quarreled, Madam Xu actually did this. Zhou Shi sat on a tree branch and couldn't get down. She was so angry that she cried and screamed, afraid that the branch couldn't support her weight. In the end, she fell off the tree.
Zhou sought the opinion of the old princess to settle the matter, but the old princess spoke highly of Xu's side, and in the end, the matter was dropped.
"I heard that Miss Qin often goes to the Five Cities Garrison to see my son. How could you not know that?"
Madam Xu stood up for Lin Yuesha, and then brought up Qin Nanyan. She said that if her son were to marry a woman like Qin Nanyan, she would rather her son be a homosexual!
"Nonsense!"
Madam Zhou's eyes darted around, her face full of guilt. How could a mother not understand her daughter's thoughts? Seeking Xu Da was a pretense; her true intention was to help the Prince of Luo. Especially at today's flower viewing party, she wanted her daughter to perform well and gain the old princess's favor, but instead, Madam Xu smeared her.
This is outrageous! Zhou was furious. Don't think she was afraid of that shrew; she just didn't want to stoop to her level!
The flower viewing party was filled with infighting, but Lin Yuesha ignored it. She stated that she earned her money through her cooking skills and was willing to help anyone who needed her in the future.
Once the advertisement is placed, the next step is to wait patiently for the opportunity to take advantage of it.
"Hey, you country bumpkin, you're actually Lord Lin's daughter?"
Qin Nanyan stopped Lin Yuesha. Actually, she should have noticed it earlier, after all, the country bumpkin and Lord Lin really looked alike.
"Are you the older sister?"
Beside Qin Nanyan stood a young maid in brocade robes, who looked even younger than Lin Yuesha. She looked at Lin Yuesha with a sinister gaze, and her "sister" carried a cold undertone.
"Cousin, what are you talking about? She's just a country bumpkin."
Qin Nanyan stamped her foot, regretting that she hadn't noticed sooner. As soon as the country bumpkin returned to the Lin family, he would immediately surpass Lin Yue'e and occupy the title of elder sister.
"Yes and no."
She is the older sister, that's the literal meaning. Lin Yuesha is indeed older, but she is not Lin Yue'e's older sister. Her mother only had her as a daughter.
Lin Yuesha kept her stepson's words in mind: it's better to avoid trouble. As for the score with the Lin family, she would settle it slowly.
When are you going back to the Lin residence?
Lin Yue'e had already made preparations. To the outside world, she wanted to get along well with this older sister so that she could gain the sympathy of the other sisters, instead of appearing spoiled and bullying, which would give others something to talk about.
Besides, her father had no feelings for this daughter. The reason he brought her back was to use her as a shield, since her fiancé was still bedridden and unable to take care of himself.
The other party comes from a prestigious family, and her father would never break off the engagement. If it weren't for Lin Yuesha, Lin Yue'e would have no choice but to marry him. So, with this in mind, Lin Yue'e had to endure it.
Thinking of this, she adjusted her expression, becoming innocent and carefree, and pulled Lin Yuesha aside to talk about the Lin family.
With countless eyes on them, Lin Yue'e expressed her joy at having an older sister even more. However, Lin Yuesha was too lazy to play along with Lin Yue'e's act; she was busy preparing for the Hundred Flowers Banquet.
"Moonlight Veil".
Lin Yuesha was surrounded by Lin Yue'e and Qin Nanyan and couldn't get away. Zhuang Wanjun was a little anxious watching from the side, but she was not good with words and didn't know how to help. She could only pull her pregnant cousin-in-law Fang forward.
"Wanjun, Sister Fang."
Just as Lin Yuesha was worried about not having a chance to escape, her savior arrived. She quickly retreated and headed straight for Zhuang Wanjun and Fang Shi.
"Miss Lin, your kimchi tastes so good, could you give me a jar?"
Fang stroked her belly with her hand, revealing a gentle smile. She and her husband had been married for two years, and it was only with great difficulty that they finally had news. If she gave birth to a son, he would be able to continue the family line.
My mother-in-law is a good-natured person, but she can't be arrogant. As the daughter-in-law of the Zhuang family, continuing the family line is her duty.
Fang has recently had a poor appetite and is suffering from summer heat. She vomits whatever she eats, sometimes so badly that she vomits bile, and her mouth feels bitter and tasteless.
"There's plenty of kimchi, but Sister Fang still needs to eat something nutritious."
Lin Yuesha heard that Fang Shi ate porridge with pickled vegetables for every meal, and suggested that since eating too much pickled vegetables was not good, it should only be served as an appetizer.
"Moonlight Gown, did you make that fruit platter?"
Zhuang Wanjun seized the opportunity and gave Lin Yuesha a thumbs up. She had never seen a fruit platter pieced together to form a large ship before. It looked exquisite and beautiful, and she had the idea of learning how to make it.
"Don't even think about it, or Mom will scold me."
Fang raised her hand and gave Zhuang Wanjun a sharp rap on the head. Her mother-in-law, Zhuang, had brought her over to find Zhuang Wanjun a good marriage so she could become a respectable person in the future. After all, what well-bred young lady would be a kitchen maid?
Fang Wanjun lowered her eyes, looking quite embarrassed. She didn't mean anything by it; she just really liked these things.
"The main kitchen is a bit busy, I'll head over there first."
Lin Yuesha waved her hand, not taking it to heart at all.
Yes, a lady from a respectable family would not need to do such things. Her clothes are specially scented, so how could she possibly go to the kitchen and get involved in the smell of cooking?
However, she wasn't born with a silver spoon in her mouth; she had to earn her own money. Fang was right; she was different from these ladies from wealthy families.
Lin Yuesha had no intention of fitting in, and never had such a plan. It wasn't that she didn't want to get along well with Bai Youran, but in the end, she would be defeated by their inherent sense of superiority.
The only sisters Lin Yuesha truly recognized were Zhang Qing'er, Jiang Baozhu, and Yan Yan; she only needed to maintain a superficial relationship with the others.
As soon as Lin Yuesha left, Zhuang Wanjun said to Fang Shi, "Sister-in-law, weren't some of the things we talked about inappropriate?"
These words could very well hurt Lin Yuesha, since she earns her money through her own abilities and there's nothing shameful about it.
“Wanjun, your mother told me to keep an eye on you. She said you are too naive. You like cooking, so you can go to the kitchen occasionally to cook and make soup. Just treat it as a hobby. But Miss Lin doesn’t cook for fun. She has to rely on her skills to survive.”
Fang taught Zhuang Wanjun, saying nice things, but in reality, she was still doing business. The ladies and young women were polite on the surface, but they looked down on Lin Yuesha's behavior.
"But my aunt really likes moon-colored gauze."
Zhuang Wanjun didn't understand. Judging from Fang's words, they and Lin Yuesha were not on the same path and it was unlikely that they would become sisters.
"You mean the house you provided? I'm a kind person, it's just to repay a favor, don't overthink it."
Fang tapped Zhuang Wanjun's forehead. Even though Lin Yuesha was the daughter of Lord Lin, she was not valued. Moreover, she came from a poor, remote area in the north, and was completely different from a lady from a prominent family.
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