The new clothes came in handy, and the governess also bought her some rouge and powder when she first arrived.
She didn't buy any jewelry, but before she left, her daughter gave her a set of jewelry that someone else had given her.
"We don't have much money at home. Take the jewelry with you. Use it if you can use it. If not, keep it. It's better to exchange it for money when you need it than to let it gather dust at home."
These are Lin Shiyu’s original words.
So, Liu, who had originally planned to save the jewelry as a dowry for her daughter, changed her mind.
At noon the next day, Liu was ready and set off.
The purpose of this banquet was to welcome the Liu family.
There weren't many people in attendance, just Lin Anru's colleagues and their wives. All together, there were only two tables of people.
One table of men, one table of women.
Liu was very nervous inside, but appeared calm on the surface.
After entering the yard and greeting the people inside and talking to them, Liu felt that it was just like that and there was nothing to worry about.
Maybe it was because the nanny taught her well, but Liu was able to handle these ladies with ease.
The ladies were quite angry at her response. They thought they could easily trick this country bumpkin, but after a fight, nothing happened.
Not seeing Liu making a fool of herself, one of those people couldn't help it and stepped on Liu's sore spot without caring about her dignity.
"I heard that Madam Lin only gave birth to a son and a daughter, and then there was no movement in her belly.
"Master Lin is no longer the same as he was before. If Madam Lin is unable to have children, then you should be more generous and take in a few concubines for Master Lin so that he can have more children! Don't you agree, Madam Lin?"
Before Liu could do anything, the governess standing behind her frowned.
This woman has bad intentions!
It is said that Liu is not good at being jealous, and she wants to force someone on the master.
If Liu did not listen to her and took a concubine, her reputation would be ruined.
If Liu listened to her, not only would the relationship between the master and the mistress be successfully sowed, but someone else's spies would also be planted in the house, and the Lin family would be in danger.
Liu smiled, but the smile did not reach her eyes.
"What are you talking about?"
It was Lin Anru, followed by his colleagues who had just finished their meal. They seemed to be rushing back to their posts.
They were dining in the same courtyard, and since it was a lunch break, there was nothing too formal about it. They just had two separate tables for men and women, but no separate area.
"Nothing." Liu stood up. "The ladies are just trying to persuade me to think about you and expand the Lin family."
The ladies saw that Lin Anru was getting nervous. What was wrong with Mrs. Lin? Why would she tell a man about a woman's affairs?
Lin Anru patted Liu's head soothingly, then looked up and said to the ladies:
"I already have a son and a daughter at home, and I'm very satisfied with both. Having many children and grandchildren is certainly something people yearn for, but having too many children brings hardship to a mother.
Whether it's the pain of childbirth or the hardship of raising a child, Lin doesn't want her to endure even a little bit more."
Lin Anru said goodbye to Liu, completely unaware of the profound impact her words had on the hearts of these ladies.
Among the families present, there is no one who does not have three wives and four concubines and a large number of children.
That was once something they were proud of. They had a good reputation outside because their husbands had many wives, concubines, and children.
But, at home.
In the backyard, each of them was in a state of panic. The sadness and exhaustion they felt were invisible to the family, as they themselves had become accustomed to this state.
I really didn't think there was anything wrong until Lin Anru said those words.
It turns out that they do care, and they are not as strong as they appear.
Unfortunately, her husband did not share Lin Anru's feelings. After hearing people say that a mother would suffer if she had too many children, her husband even laughed at Lin Anru for not knowing how to have good fortune.
A group of ladies looked at Liu with envy.
The men all left the table, and the women were not in the mood either, so they all found excuses to go back home.
However, tonight, the officials' backyards are not peaceful.
After Lin Anru's words, those people finally gave up the idea of forcing women on him. The women outside were also unwilling to get close to Lin Anru.
Even if he really followed Lin Anru, she had vowed that she would not have any more children.
After they really followed Lin Anru, would they have to abort the baby if they got pregnant? Would they really not have any children?
It is indeed important to marry a good husband, but what is more important than marrying a good husband is to have a child of your own.
Without these annoying trivial matters, Lin Anru's work was carried out more smoothly.
Liu gradually adapted to the identity of a "noble" lady and lived a happy life.
In my spare time, I would think about my two children at home.
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Yamada Village.
As soon as Lin Boyu came back, he started worshiping his ancestors directly without any rehearsal.
He is familiar with this job.
After offering sacrifices to the ancestors, Lin Shiyu prepared to set off to reunite with her parents.
But on the eve of departure, Lin Boyu encountered another problem.
"Are you sure you want to take part in the provincial examination?" Lin Shiyu confirmed again.
Lin Boyu, who had just received the title of scholar, was in high spirits and nodded without hesitation: "Yes!"
"Okay, okay, go, go, I'll go with you."
Lin Shiyu had to change her plan and follow him to the provincial capital first, and then go to Lin Anru after the exam.
"You're going too?" Lin Boyu asked in disbelief.
Lin Shiyu answered confidently: "Yes, I have packed my bags. If I don't go, I will have to put them away. It will be troublesome!"
So, Lin Boyu, who had just returned home not long ago, took his sister and set off for the capital again.
Chang Lin received the news and came over shouting.
He brought a lot of servants this time. According to him, it was because he brought a lot of silver.
The last time he was short of money for the exam, he sent his servants home to get it, which made the Chang family elders feel that he was being wronged. This time, he had to bring double the silver.
"You guys go ahead and we'll meet at the inn later."
Halfway through the journey, Lin Shiyu decided to go their separate ways.
The two of them were going to take exams, so they were pressed for time and had to book an inn in advance. She herself was not taking an exam, so she could just take her time.
"Can you do it on your own?" Lin Boyu was worried.
"Aren't there two people here? How can I be alone?"
In addition to this maid who knew martial arts, her brother-in-law Chang Lin also gave her a servant who could drive a carriage.
Lin Boyu was still worried, but he couldn't persuade her. In the end, he had no choice but to tell her to take care of herself.
"I can recite it all if you keep talking. Let's go." Lin Shiyu urged.
Lin Boyu was worried and kept looking back in her direction until he could no longer see her.
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