The Lin family was thrown into chaos in an instant.
"Why did you do it again out of the blue? Is it because of you? A virtuous wife brings less trouble. My poor son, you are so foolish to have married such a troublesome wife."
Lin's mother cried and wailed.
Qin Wan retorted, "I had to ask my family to bring the doctors, so how am I not virtuous? As for why my husband is in this state, we can ask him when he wakes up. Could it be that he didn't follow the doctor's orders again?"
She wasn't afraid of what Lin Ziqi would say when he woke up, and she figured he wouldn't have the nerve to say it.
Seeing her defiantly defy her so confidently, Lin's mother jumped up and spat, spraying spittle all over her face.
Madam Yu exclaimed dramatically from the side, clutching the handkerchief in her hand tightly, her eyes wide with excitement.
Lin's mother pointed at Qin Wan and said fiercely, "Do you think I don't know how you, you little slut, seduce men behind their backs? Whenever a man comes home, you cling to him and won't let go. Otherwise, why would he be like this? He's already weak, and the doctor said he needs to be careful and shouldn't overdo it in bed. You only care about your own pleasure and don't care at all whether your husband's body can handle it. What did you say behind his back just now that made him angry and caused him to fall ill?"
If it were the Qin Wan of the past, she would have been so ashamed and embarrassed that she wished she could hide underground and let Lin's mother deal with her.
But Qin Wan changed; she covered her face and ran out of the house, making a scene in the yard.
"How can there be such a mother-in-law in the world? She spends her daughter-in-law's dowry and forces her to die. My poor husband, are you even your mother's biological son? What kind of mother is this? She only gives you a penny a day, and there's hardly any meat on the table. My husband is going to take the imperial examination. How can he not have a headache eating this?"
Qin Wan's voice wasn't as loud as Lin's mother's, but it was high-pitched.
This shout immediately attracted a large crowd to gather outside the courtyard.
Many heads also peeked out from the walls next to the neighbors' houses.
Lin's mother was quite frightened and quickly came out to pull Qin Wan back into the house.
Qin Wan remained unmoved.
Lin's mother then called for Yu Niangzi's help. Yu Niangzi seized the opportunity to vent her anger and used her hidden strength. Qin Wan felt pain and pulled Yan Hong in as well.
So the four women started fighting in the yard.
They left Lin Ziqi inside the house.
...
Perhaps it was because of the support of Sixth Master Gu that Lord Gu felt the meal was much tastier than usual.
After finishing the meal, I sat for a while, then thought about going back to Wutong Garden, but then felt it was inappropriate.
"Isn't this a bit too hasty, a bit too easy to be coaxed?"
Lord Gu pondered to himself, and then decided to have someone invite Mr. Songshan to speak with him.
Mr. Songshan arrived quickly and said as soon as he entered, "I think the Marquis should have invited me."
Because he was mindful that the Gu family was busy with some business, Mr. Matsuyama dressed simply and his behavior was not as unrestrained as usual.
Lord Gu greeted him with a smile and said, "I suppose you have received the news, sir."
Mr. Songshan nodded: "Yes, Madam arranged for Brother Qi to be by my side. That child doesn't like to talk, but he is very popular. Therefore, I know about all the big and small things in the mansion."
"Young Master Qi," the Marquis chuckled, "like mother, like son indeed."
Mr. Songshan did not understand the meaning. After learning about Granny Qi's abilities, he exclaimed in amazement, "It seems that there are many capable people like this around the Marquis. This is a good thing."
Lord Gu said, "It's fortunate; this is also a blessing left by our ancestors."
Mr. Matsuyama then brought the topic back to the present.
"His Majesty has shown his favor to the Marquis, so the Marquis need not feign illness for the time being."
Lord Gu chuckled lightly, but still felt somewhat puzzled. He asked, "His Majesty had been suppressing my memorials all along, and many officials in the court had speculated about them. Why did he suddenly release them today and approve my proposal?"
Mr. Songshan sighed, “That’s why they say serving a ruler is like serving a tiger. The emperor, in his high position, has too many things to consider. He has to discern the sincerity of those around him, their intelligence, their temperament, and the truthfulness and reasons behind their words. Sometimes, even a small incident can affect his judgment. So it’s not just difficult to be the emperor, but it’s also difficult to be his close advisor. His Majesty’s intention to use you as a weapon was obvious before. Suddenly, this situation either means that the Crown Prince’s matter has taken a turn for the better, or that someone has spoken up for you, making the emperor feel protective. Which do you think it is, my lord?”
"Thank you for your guidance, sir. I think someone must have spoken up for me before the Emperor." Lord Gu suddenly realized.
Mr. Songshan nodded and then shook his head: "Strange, strange. But I am far from the court, so I can't say for sure. Your Excellency can send someone to inquire in the streets. News from the entertainment district comes quickly, but it is also a mixture of truth and falsehood."
Lord Gu agreed.
Mr. Matsuyama stroked his beard and asked, "What does Madam think?"
Lord Gu said shyly, "I haven't had a chance to talk to her yet. I'll ask her when I get back."
Mr. Songshan said, “That’s very good. Now that the palace has issued the decree, the Ministry of Revenue’s report will be issued soon. Your Excellency should go out and find people to do the work as soon as possible. Although your wife is young, she is quite knowledgeable. As the saying goes, three cobblers are equal to one Zhuge Liang. If Your Excellency has anything to discuss, you can call me to discuss it with your wife. Perhaps I can be of some use.”
Lord Gu laughed and said, "Then let's agree on that."
Having pleasantly seen off Mr. Songshan, Lord Gu had another reason to return to Wutong Garden as soon as possible.
But when he excitedly stepped into the Wutong Garden, he found that Qin Yuan was not there.
The room was brightly lit, and the autumn insects sang merrily outside, but he was very unhappy.
Every breath is a sigh of loneliness.
Even after taking a breath, loneliness remains.
"Where did Madam go?"
"They went to the upper room."
The little girl guarding the gate quickly replied.
Lord Gu remained silent for a moment, then turned and left.
For some reason, he couldn't wait for his young wife to return; after all, he was fast on his feet and could catch up with her quickly.
Lord Gu took a few steps forward, then spread his body and flew towards the roof.
"My lord, what is this...?"
The ink bamboo is amazing.
Hongmian sighed, "The Marquis is so eager to see the Madam."
When Lord Gu arrived at the main room, before he even entered the courtyard, he heard Gu Baozhu shouting inside, "If I weren't afraid of disturbing Sixth Sister-in-law, I would definitely beat that woman surnamed Chang to a pulp today. She even dared to slander my Third Brother with empty words. She's really something."
"I think you're the one who's capable!"
Madam Gu's voice was filled with helplessness.
Lord Gu stopped and listened quietly.
"Mother! She's spreading rumors about Third Brother, which is a disgrace to our Marquis's mansion. I don't know who gave her the audacity. From now on, she'll be where I am, and I'll be where she is. I refuse to believe anyone will disrespect me. Let's see how long she can stay in the capital!"
"You don't even know who gave her the audacity to say such things." Old Madam Gu was even angrier. "You'll be looking for a partner in a year or two. Who is she that you'd risk your life for? She's already been married once!"
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