Upon hearing the woman's words, Lin Ruhai's face darkened.
Seeing his expression, Jia Min had a vague idea of what was going on.
Trust is the most important thing between husband and wife.
Lin Ruhai showed no remorse or guilt, but rather anger, which indicated that her husband was not entirely clear about what the woman was saying.
"Husband? Do you know her?"
"My wife, you must believe me. According to the Lin family rules, a man can only take a concubine if he has no children by the age of forty. I love you, and even if we have no children, I will never take a concubine. Besides, you have given me Hong'er and Yu'er." He was not a lustful man. He was already content to have such a wife and two children.
Lin Ruhai said firmly.
Now he is the only one left in the Lin family. Even if Jia Min really can't have children, all he can do is apologize to his parents.
Hearing Lin Ruhai's assurance, Jia Min was overjoyed.
"My lord, please wait in the room for a moment while I go and meet this person."
Lin Ruhai is an upright and honest man; he will surely keep his word.
However, the woman outside the door risked her reputation by shouting these words, so what she said was probably not untrue.
Then—Jia Min's eyes turned slightly cold.
Her husband was unaware of this. Could it be that this woman took advantage of his drunkenness to climb into his bed, or perhaps someone was impersonating Lin Ruhai and committing immoral acts outside?
If it's the former, she'll just kill the woman.
The woman's name was Liu Xiaolian, and she was the nanny's biological daughter.
Her indenture is still in Jia Min's hands.
It's unclear whether Liu Xiaolian actually knew about this.
However, if it is the latter, then this person's affairs must be thoroughly investigated to prevent her husband from being framed.
"lady."
Upon seeing Jia Min, Liu Xiaolian knelt down with a thud, pleading, "Please, Madam, have mercy and spare my mother."
Her belly was slightly protruding, indicating that she was more than four months pregnant.
"You're saying you had a brief affair with my husband?"
“It’s not a fleeting affair. Master said she’s willing to take responsibility.” Liu Xiaolian touched her belly. “Master and I are truly in love. Please grant us your blessing, Madam.”
When Lin Ruhai was mentioned, a look of anticipation flashed across Liu Xiaolian's face.
"Madam is the most virtuous woman, and she must also hope that the Lin family can have many children and blessings. Now, I am carrying Master's child in my belly. My mother had someone take a look, and it is a boy."
Liu Xiaolian didn't actually want to kneel down to Jia Min. They were both born of the same parents, so there wasn't such a big difference between them.
But the situation was pressing.
She had to rescue her mother first.
This wicked ancient class society.
Liu Xiaolian thought to herself silently.
Just thinking of Lin Ruhai's handsome face made Liu Xiaolian feel a sweet sensation in her heart.
Unexpectedly, she would travel to the world of Dream of the Red Chamber and even become a couple with Lin Ruhai.
Although Lin Ruhai is already married, according to the progress of Dream of the Red Chamber, Jia Min should pass away soon after she becomes Lin Ruhai's second wife.
She will take good care of Lin Daiyu.
Yes, she won't let her die in the Rongguo Mansion. Of course, she will also take good care of Lin Ruhai and bring glory to the Lin family.
Jia Min looked at Liu Xiaolian coldly.
Could it be that Granny Liu targeted her and Yu'er because of her daughter, who couldn't even hide her true feelings?
“Drag her away and sell her.”
"What?" Liu Xiaolian was completely stunned. Something was wrong. "Madam, I am carrying the Lin family's child. Aren't you afraid people will say you're a jealous woman? Besides, you're about to die. Why won't you let me into the manor?"
It's all for naught that she thought she would take good care of Lin Daiyu after she entered the manor. With such a vicious mother, the child is probably no better.
"Men, before you sell her, give her a good beating first."
Lin Ruhai walked out with a cold face.
What is this garbage? How dare they curse Jia Min?
"Who are you?" There was such a stunningly handsome man in the Red Chamber. Compared to him, even her Ru Hai paled in comparison.
"No, Jia Min, you're having an affair! How dare you so openly bring a stranger back to your mansion?"
Liu Xiaolian accused Jia Min of being utterly shameless.
"Pfft." Jia Min suddenly covered her mouth and laughed.
"Master, this woman keeps saying she's pregnant with your child, but she doesn't even know who you are. Is this child in her womb a bastard?"
"What, what did you say?"
Is this person Lin Ruhai?
No, if he is Lin Ruhai, then who is the person she was with under the moon and flowers?
"No, you're not Lin Ruhai? How could Lin Ruhai look like this? You must be lying."
"Why would I lie to you? Your indenture is in my hands. Even if I beat you to death, the authorities won't bother me."
Liu Xiaolian was completely dumbfounded.
Jia Min acted swiftly and decisively, immediately finding a slave trader to sell Liu Mama and her entire family.
This included Granny Liu's husband and son.
Granny Liu wanted to plead for Jia Min, but Jia Min avoided seeing her.
Someone gave Liu Mama fifty taels of silver to settle the score of their more than ten years of master-servant relationship.
"What are you after? We were living a good life, and now it's all ruined." Father Liu looked at Granny Liu with a face full of anger.
If it weren't for Granny Liu's carelessness, their family wouldn't have ended up in this state.
However, he has managed to amass a considerable fortune over the years.
That's enough to buy their whole family.
As for the losses of the dowry shop, that's Jia Min's business; what does it have to do with him?
Old Liu hadn't expected that no sooner had he been arrested than Jia Min had already hired professionals to check the accounts. Seeing the losses in the accounts, Jia Min only regretted that she had misjudged people and allowed someone to take advantage of her.
She immediately reported it to the authorities.
And they publicized this matter.
Of course, she also announced in a high-profile manner that she would not want the silver they had stolen, and would use it as severance pay.
As a result, the entire city of Yangzhou praised Jia Min for her tolerant heart.
Old Liu and his family were furious, but it was the truth, and what could they do about it?
After they bought him back, they discovered that there was suddenly a man in his house.
"Ru Hai?" Upon seeing the man, Liu Xiaolian's face lit up with joy. "Mother, Master has come looking for me."
"Bullshit, this is no master!"
Granny Liu's expression changed drastically.
She was willing to take action against Jia Min for her daughter because she thought Lin Ruhai really had his eye on her daughter. But now, looking at this strange man in front of her, Liu Mama felt a sudden shock to her mind.
She ruined her wealth and reputation in the Lin family, all for some unknown stranger—
Who exactly are you?
"Mother, isn't he Lin Ruhai?" Upon hearing Liu Mama's words, Liu Xiaolian felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and her whole body went cold!
She...she mistook me for someone else?
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