Chapter 625 Outrageous
That evening, news came from the Qin family that Zhou had not died and had recovered after emergency treatment.
Lin Yuesha breathed a sigh of relief and was genuinely happy for Qin Nanyan. She thought that Qin Nanyan must think the same way she did, that family is the most important thing.
When Lin Shusheng returned home for dinner that evening, he also discussed the arrangements for the mansion with Old Madam Lin.
"Since Qin has just died, it's not appropriate to hold a grand funeral."
Lin Shusheng was about to marry a young woman and was in high spirits. He spent a whole day in the yamen pretending to be sad and melancholy, which exhausted him to the point that his face became paralyzed.
"Father, if Sister Qin comes into the family, how should I address her? Is it because we are of different generations?"
Lin Yuesha learned that the agreement between the Qin and Lin families was final and could not be changed, but she couldn't stand it and had to make a few sarcastic remarks about her scumbag father to feel better.
"Sigh, Father didn't want to either. After all, we're not from the same generation, but what about the Qin family..."
Lin Shusheng explained to his daughter that the main reason the Qin family arranged for Qin Nanyan to marry into the family was because they were worried about Lin Yue'e and Lin Haoran, the siblings. They feared that with a stepmother, there would be a stepfather, and they were concerned that the children left behind by the first wife would be bullied.
"Father, is Qin Shi considered your first wife?"
Lin Yuesha continued to argue, "Does that mean our marriage in Chenjia Village back then doesn't count?"
"this……"
Lin Shusheng was stumped by the question and immediately frowned. "Yue Sha, go talk to your sister. Her mother just passed away and she needs comforting, not to eavesdrop on your elders."
After the meal, Lin Yuesha was kicked out by Lin Shusheng for being unruly.
"The master is really terrifying."
On the way, seeing that no one was around, Xiaohe confessed her feelings to Lin Yuesha, saying that she now realized how ridiculous her behavior was, and that she had even thought that she would have a peaceful life after sleeping with Lin Yuesha.
Qin died without warning, and less than a month later she married someone else, gaining a reputation for being deeply affectionate and loyal. All the benefits went to Lin Shusheng.
"Therefore, women must ultimately rely on themselves."
Lin Yuesha sighed, otherwise she would have had to resort to threatening with her own life like Zhou Shi did. Unfortunately, the other party didn't care, and Zhou Shi revealed the wrong card.
After the marriage between the Qin and Lin families was arranged, Lin Yuesha had much more freedom than before.
As agreed, she and Old Madam Lin requested to leave the mansion, but the old lady was busy arranging the wedding and simply waved her hand, telling her to do as she pleased.
Lin Yuesha went home first, and then went to Madam Xu for guidance.
"You need to have a solid foundation in martial arts. Your horse stance looks more stable and powerful than before."
After giving Lin Yuesha a few pointers, Madam Xu said, "Yuesha, you still need to teach your aunt a new dish. Gouzi hasn't been coming home lately."
Having had his fill of steamed buns, dumplings, and pies, Xu Da started to evade again.
When Mr. Xu returned to his hometown, only Mrs. Xu was left at home. Fortunately, Madam Chen recently came to keep her company and talk to her, so she wasn't so lonely.
She used to be used to being alone and could find her own enjoyment, but now that there's no one to talk to, she feels empty and even lonely.
"Your mother's cooking skills are not as good as yours. She taught me to make some snacks. When you pass by Wucheng Bingmasi later, give some to Gouzi."
Madam Xu gave Lin Yuesha a task: "Have him come home for dinner tonight."
At this point, Madam Xu paused, then said in a sinister tone, "If you don't come back, you'll bear the consequences."
Oh dear, she's threatening again. Lin Yuesha stared at Madam Xu's little fist and decided to do a good deed by teaching Madam Xu a few quick and easy dishes.
"Auntie, look at the sky, it looks like it's going to rain again tonight. Why don't you have hot pot with my cousin?"
When Lin Yuesha came to the capital, she had a blacksmith make a custom hot pot stand. The bottom could be used to make a fire, and the top held a copper basin for a double-sided hot pot.
"There are two flavors on each side: one for spicy food with chili peppers, and one for clear broth."
In the eighth month of the lunar calendar, fresh vegetables were everywhere in the capital. When Lin Yuesha went to the Xu family's main kitchen, she found that the meat was very fresh and was kept with ice.
"They even have beef!"
Lin Yuesha exclaimed in surprise that this way she could teach Madam Xu how to marinate the meat, stir-fry the base sauce, and then just wait for the water to boil before cooking it.
As for the dipping sauce, it's simple: sesame oil, sesame paste, and minced garlic with vinegar, which you can mix and match as you like.
"Beef is nothing special. The cattle I raise on my estate are specially slaughtered. It's not registered in the government offices, and the government allows it."
Unlike the ladies of high-ranking families in the capital, Madam Xu's villa was not a courtyard with artificial hills and flowing water, but a horse farm with cattle and sheep farms interspersed among it.
After learning that Lin Yuesha needed milk to make desserts, Madam Xu raised several more dairy cows.
"Cured meat? That's not difficult. How do you come up with so many ideas?"
As Mrs. Xu learned, she was amazed. Before this, she thought that cooking only required a little salt and not many other seasonings.
"Auntie, you have to believe in yourself. You just didn't find the right path before. You definitely have a talent for cooking."
Lin Yuesha flattered Madam Xu and casually mentioned the young master of the Protector General's Mansion.
"Oh, yes, that's true."
Madam Xu thought of her nephew from her maternal family, who was also approaching adulthood this year. The boy had a handsome appearance, was quite skilled in martial arts, and was unusually shy.
Originally, she wanted to keep the good stuff within the family and leave it to Lin Yuesha, but her sister-in-law was anxious and insisted that her son get married and have children as soon as possible.
There was nothing that could be done about it. The Great Qi appeared to be a peaceful and prosperous country, but in reality, it was fraught with crises. War could break out at any time, and the Protectorate General's Mansion was ready to go to war at any moment. It was better to prepare for the worst by leaving a successor in advance.
"The Zhou family did send a matchmaker to the Protector General's Mansion, but the matter did not come to fruition."
Madam Xu's sister-in-law didn't like Qin Nanyan very much, mainly because Zhou was too arrogant and unreasonable. After the two families got married, the Qin family would have to take advantage of the situation.
"Hearing that Miss Qin is going to marry Lord Lin, things are really in chaos. Only an idiot would think that marrying someone else less than a month after the death of his first wife is a good thing."
The common saying goes that the Qin family couldn't stand Lin Shusheng getting drunk every day, feeling that he couldn't fulfill his duties, so they put their niece in his place. Qin Nanyan and Qin Shi look eight parts alike, and so on...
Rumors are not to be believed, but this was the first time Madam Xu had ever heard such an outrageous rumor.
"Yue Sha, your aunt doesn't want to interfere with you, but the Lin family is too chaotic, which is bad for your reputation. Come back when you've had your fun."
Madam Xu sincerely tried to persuade her, knowing in her heart that Lin Yuesha had her own plans and was still a little worried.
"Auntie, I'll be back in a few days."
Lin Yuesha didn't want to go home anytime soon. She needed to be a professional at sabotaging her father and provide assistance to Lin Yue'e when necessary, so that the truth about Qin's case could be revealed.
Now that I'm back, my arm can't reach that far anymore.
"Okay, as long as you know what I mean."
After exchanging a few words, Lin Yuesha did not linger. After leaving the Xu residence, she went straight to the Five Cities Garrison to deliver something to Xu Da.
Upon seeing Lin Yuesha carrying a food box, the guards at the gate excitedly ran over, exclaiming, "Lord Xu, come out and see! Your cousin has arrived, and she's brought delicious food!"
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