Just as Shen Ajiao was about to breathe a sigh of relief, she heard a servant report, "Madam, Miss, the Shen family has arrived."
Shen Ajiao picked at her ear. So, the Shen family, who used to sell her damn plaster, also came to the capital?
"Call them in."
Shen Ajiao turned her head and looked over. She thought that he must be Shen Qin'er's younger brother, but who knew that it was actually the head butler of the Shen family who came.
Pooh!
"Greetings to my aunt. The Earl and his wife traveled to the capital yesterday and had a long and tiring journey. Upon hearing that the son-in-law was injured, they specially sent me here."
With a wave of his hand, he brought over many precious medicinal herbs, which Shen Ajiao accepted. After all, since Lord Shen and Madam Shen were coming to the capital, she would have to go back to visit them, and it wouldn't hurt to take them back with her.
"Your son-in-law is doing quite well these days." Shen Ajiao gestured for Butler Shen to leave quickly after delivering the gifts. Butler Shen chuckled.
"My son-in-law is blessed with good fortune, so he will naturally turn misfortune into good luck. I have come on your orders, and I would like to ask you to let me visit him."
"It's good to go back now, Lord and Madam, thank you for your concern."
Pshaw! You're thinking of me? I'm still eating noodles!
If you really care, you can't just come yourself. Just call someone in charge over, or they'll come on orders.
Shen Ajiao hadn't forgotten what Lin Ruhai had said about Prince Bei Jing, Shui Rong, getting the Shen family out of trouble this time. Who knew that this Steward Shen wasn't the one who came to harm people after Shui Rong?
"My master needs to rest quietly. The imperial physician said that no one is allowed to disturb his rest."
"But...but it's hard to explain when I get back something this small."
Whether you hand in your report or not is none of my business. I won't let you see me if I don't want to.
"Can you afford to disturb his recovery?"
Shen Ajiao snorted coldly, "Still saying that the steward came here with ulterior motives?"
"Hehe, it was just me being concerned about my son-in-law. If my wife doesn't want to, then forget it."
She just doesn't want to, so what?
Lin Daiyu, who was listening from the side, was furious. She could do whatever she wanted to Shui Rong, a mere servant, but she couldn't even hit a lowly maid. She immediately ordered a guard to kick him, saying, "Enough with the nonsense!"
"You're making a scene here for no reason, and even accusing your master. Are you a prince or the emperor? You think you can just show me whatever you want? Fine, I don't want to!"
"You're really talking big! My father is a third-rank salt inspector appointed by the Emperor himself. Even if he weren't injured, you can't just see him whenever you want!"
Butler Shen was kicked in the waist, and the pain was intense. He was immediately displeased, but this was not the time for him to lose his temper. He endured the pain, knelt on the ground, and apologized, "It was my recklessness that offended you, Miss Lin. Please punish me."
Lin Daiyu was known for her straightforward nature; she would settle scores directly. "Today I'll teach you a lesson. We're relatives, so I can't punish you, but you dared to speak so arrogantly in my house. You must be just as arrogant outside, causing trouble for your master."
"Slap yourself ten times and then go home."
"Don't talk nonsense after you get out."
Butler Shen knew that the Lin family's daughter was warning him not to mention what had just happened after he left. He had no choice but to submit, and inwardly cursed her. Shen Ajiao used to be someone everyone could bully in the Shen family, but now that she's married, she's managed to win over this Lin family's daughter and even stand up for her.
I really underestimated her before.
He worked for the Earl, so he naturally knew about the private relationship between the two families. He came here to see if Lin Ruhai was dead or not.
Unexpectedly, after being humiliated, once Lin Ruhai dies, the widow and her orphan will be at his mercy!
He had seen plenty of arrogant girls like this who looked down on their servants. But when their families suffered misfortune, they were always subdued and made obedient.
He'll remember this grudge for now, and when it falls into his hands tomorrow, he'll definitely make her lose face!
He lowered his head to thank the Lin family girl for her teachings, and began to slap himself in the face, but a trace of hatred and malice flashed in his eyes.
However, Shen Ajiao and Lin Daiyu saw everything clearly.
Shen Ajiao shuddered upon seeing this; it was indeed no good.
Lin Daiyu: The Shen family is no good either. Bah! Madam stood up for her in the Jia family, and she should repay her. Now, isn't this her chance?
A lackey dares to ride roughshod over his wife, ptooey!
You deserved to be hit.
No sooner had Steward Shen left than Lin Daiyu ordered someone to follow him.
While one should not harbor malicious intent, one must always be wary of others.
Shen Ajiao silently gave Lin Daiyu a thumbs up, and Lin Daiyu nodded and smiled, keeping her merit and fame hidden.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, the two secretly went to find Lin Ruhai.
When Lin Ruhai saw that it was them, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "Help me up."
Gillian Chung looked completely bewildered.
Can't get up by myself?
Lin Ruhai swallowed hard. "I took the medicine... I feel weak and powerless..."
"Oh, oh, oh, I understand, I understand."
[Is there really such a medicine? Amazing, amazing, truly amazing!]
Lin Ruhai: So can you help me up now? My bones hurt from lying down.
Shen Ajiao called out to Lin Daiyu, and the two of them helped Lin Ruhai up.
"Thank you for your hard work, Madam and Yu'er."
Lin Ruhai was about to explain to the two why he was carried back after being fine in the morning and separated for a while, when he heard a loud shout from outside, "Eunuch, my mistress and young lady are inside, but the master has not yet woken up."
“I’m here on orders, do you dare stop me?”
Upon hearing the discrepancy in the sound, Shen Ajiao knew she was in serious trouble. The enemy's situation was still unclear, and she couldn't afford to reveal any weaknesses.
She pushed Lin Ruhai, who had just sat up and was still catching his breath, down and began to wipe away her tears while clinging to him.
Lin Daiyu instantly got into character, crying out, "Father! Father! Don't leave me alone, Father!"
Lin Ruhai: Your acting skills wouldn't have improved without me...
The eunuch Huang, who pushed open the door, was overjoyed. The man was gone?
Great, great! That way he doesn't have to do it himself! Excellent!
Lin Ruhai, "cough cough cough..."
Shen Ajiao cried out in surprise, "Master! Master is awake!"
Lin Daiyu: "Father, Father, you're awake!"
Huang, the eunuch: You're early, haha.
"Lord Lin has woken up."
Lin Ruhai narrowed his eyes, then closed them again, indicating that he didn't want to watch.
Shen Ajiao, "Master~"
Huang, the eunuch: Hehe, it might be a last gasp before death. Let me take a look.
"Mrs. Lin, please stop crying. How heartbroken you'll be when Lord Lin wakes up."
Shen Ajiao then stood up, bowed, wiped away her tears, and still looked heartbroken and extremely sad.
Huang, the eunuch, chuckled inwardly; it seemed they were really going to play along.
"We just consulted the imperial physician, and he said the situation is not good. I wonder what Madam's plans are?"
He glanced at Lin Daiyu standing to the side and said, "Miss Lin, you've worked hard."
[You two-faced person, what are you being two-faced about here?]
Lin Daiyu: Madam, she wants me to go out.
“It’s all as it should be.” Shen Ajiao pulled Lin Daiyu along, and the two looked at each other, acknowledging each other’s feelings.
Huang, the eunuch: I've never seen anything like it in my life! He'll never see such genuine friendship again. It's probably just an act, he doesn't believe it anyway.
"Hehe, Miss Lin, the Emperor Emeritus and the Imperial Concubine have a message for Mrs. Lin."
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