Chapter 16 Throwing Knives and They Catch Them
Lin Xiuran raised his eyes and looked towards the source of the voice, and saw his second aunt, Madam Zou, looking at him with mocking eyes.
His expression changed: "Second Aunt, as an elder, please be careful with your words!"
Lin Xiuyan, the second son of the eldest wife and Lin Zhiyi's second brother, also snorted coldly and said, "Second Aunt, you should just worry about your own family affairs!"
Their little sister is still young and is just confused for a moment. When she grows up, she will understand who treats her well.
Seeing that the two of them were still so protective of Lin Zhiyi, Madam Zou sneered, "Oh, you're still protecting her? Back then, you doted on her, Lin Zhiyi, and when she got married, you emptied the Lin family to pay for her wedding. Now that the Lin family is in trouble, she's the first one to jump out and sever ties with the Lin family.
You do love her, but has she ever given you any food during the few days you've been in prison?"
Mrs. Zou thought about her daughter Lin Jingshu's marriage and wanted the eldest wife to give her some dowry. However, her sister-in-law Song Ruolan refused to give it, saying that all her dowry would be used as a dowry for her daughter Lin Zhiyi.
Thinking of this, Mrs. Zou felt so angry that her teeth were itching. Their eldest wife really deserved it.
If the eldest sister-in-law had given Jingshu some dowry, why would she not give any of the food Jingshu sent to the eldest wife when she was in prison?
Third Aunt, Madam Zhou, chimed in, "Yeah, forget about sending you food. That day when we were escorted out to the street, I even saw Lin Zhiyi leading the charge by throwing rotten vegetable leaves at us."
The eldest brother Lin Xiuran's face turned cold when he heard this, "My sister has her own difficulties."
My younger sister came to the prison empty-handed that day, and they didn't even say a word of concern. When she saw them, she directly forced her father to sign the severance agreement. After receiving the agreement, she left happily.
But that was their beloved little sister. Lin Xiuran could only convince himself that his sister was still young and was bewitched by Qin Lang.
Second, Lin Xiuyan directly responded, "As long as my little sister is happy, we will take it even if she throws a knife at us."
Besides, it’s not the younger sister’s fault. If there is any fault, it is the fault of them as brothers, who have implicated the younger sister and made her suffer.
Second Aunt and Third Aunt wanted to say something, but when they saw Lin Xiuran and Lin Xiuyan glaring at them, they shut up in disappointment.
I have a hunch that the first wife is beyond help.
Mother Lin seemed to cry even harder. She leaned on her eldest son and said, "Ran'er, Yan'er, I'm always feeling uneasy. I don't know if your little sister has been harassed in the Qin family because of us."
Lin Xiuran advised, "Mother, don't worry. My sister has a dowry and is well fed and well clothed. It's better than going into exile with us and suffering."
Although he said so, he was still very worried about Qin Lang.
He had seen from the beginning that Qin Lang was not a good person, but he couldn't stop his younger sister from liking him and she insisted on marrying him.
At that time, the Lin family was there to support his sister, so even if Qin Lang had any thoughts, he had to keep them to himself.
Now that the Lin family is in trouble and my sister has lost her backing, I'm afraid Qin Lang's true colors will be revealed.
After hearing what her eldest son said, Song Ruolan felt much better.
Yes, Zhizhi has a dowry, which is better than going into exile and suffering with them.
She was glad that she had brought an extra dowry for her daughter. Otherwise, the Lin family would have been raided and their property would have been taken to the national treasury, and they would not have gotten a penny.
Lin Xiuyan also advised: "Mother, big brother is right. If Qin Lang dares to have any ill intentions towards me, I will skin him alive and use his bones to make soup when we return to the imperial city."
Song Ruolan nodded, feeling very relieved.
It seems that the two sons, as older brothers, do not bear any grudge against Zhizhi.
Zhizhi is her youngest child. Since they were young, she has taught her two sons to protect their younger sister, and they have done so.
This spoiled Zhizhi and made her develop a willful and confused personality.
Lin Xiuran's wife Gu Wanyun and Lin Xiuyan's wife Fang Luo looked at each other and sighed.
Until now, their parents-in-law and husbands have refused to blame their sister-in-law.
They had too many grievances in their hearts, but at this point, they were too weak to argue anymore.
Lin Zhiyi came to the outside of the city gate and saw Fang Mama waiting there from afar.
This time, when there was a conflict with the Qin family, considering that Fang Mama and her son still had to live in the imperial city, Lin Zhiyi did not let them show up in front of the Qin family to avoid their revenge.
After all, Qin Lang is still an official, while Fang Mama is just a commoner.
As for the accounts with the Qin family, it wouldn't be too late to settle them five years later when she returned to the imperial city with the Lin family.
Now let's introduce them to jumping around for a few days.
Seeing Lin Zhiyi getting off the carriage, Fang Mama hurried forward and said, "Miss, the cart you requested is ready, and I've also prepared some food for the carriage."
"But don't worry, girl. After we sell the house, Dalin and I will go after you. We'll have some food and clothes ready for you then."
Mother Fang naturally knew why Lin Zhiyi didn't drive the carriage, but asked her to prepare a cart.
The reason is that the old lady of the Lin family is too partial.
If they knew that the girl was driving the carriage, not only would she not be able to sit in it, but her carriage would also be taken away from her.
"Nurse, please move these rice, flour, grain, oil and food to the carriage. I only need the cart and the bedding on it. As for you selling the house and moving to Fangzhou, nurse, you don't have to suffer with us."
"Girl, I will discuss this matter with Dalin."
Mother Fang was very happy to spend these days together.
Ever since the girl met Qin Lang, she seemed like a different person.
Now, she finally realized how heartless that family was.
She felt like the old girl had returned and was close to her again.
"Girl, you must take care of yourself."
As Fang's mother spoke, her eyes turned red and she wiped away her tears.
Fang Mama's parents-in-law are gone, and she only has her son Dalin to depend on. There is no difference between living in the capital and living anywhere else.
She thought to herself that after she went back and discussed it with Dalin, she would sell the house and move to Fangzhou.
Lin Zhiyi took out a hundred taels of silver and stuffed it into Fang Mama's hand. "Nanny, you have to take care of yourself too. Keep this money for your health. Also, it's time to find a marriage for Brother Dalin."
Mother Fang was slightly stunned. Thinking that her daughter was in trouble now but still thinking about her everywhere, she felt even more moved.
She was determined to sell the house and move to Fangzhou, and she would do it even if Dalin disagreed.
"Girl, please keep the money for yourself. Fangzhou is a long and arduous place, and you will need a lot of money to settle down and start a family in the future."
As Mrs. Fang said this, she wanted to put it back into Lin Zhiyi's hands.
"Nurse, if you're asked to take it, take it. You know I still have a lot left after selling the house."
Lin Zhiyi didn't answer.
Mother Fang's hand fell empty, so she had to put the silver money away.
She thought that when the time came, she would go after the girl, and then she would take the money to Fangzhou and give it to the girl.
Dalin moved all the things on the cart to the carriage.
"Okay, nurse, Chai Ya and I are leaving now. You and Dalin can go back. Chai Ya, let's go."
Lin Zhiyi told Chai Ya to pull the cart and waved goodbye to Fang Mama.
Mother Fang waved with red eyes, "Girl, take care of yourself too."
She didn't turn around until she could no longer see Lin Zhiyi.
Dalin asked, "Mom, have you really decided to go to Fangzhou?"
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