Yunying heard from the guards that Lin Yinan had returned and wanted to come and see her.
As soon as I entered the courtyard and was about to knock on the door, I heard arguing coming from inside the house.
She looked around and found no one there, so she quietly walked up and put her ear to the door. She heard Lin Yinan say that he had broken off his engagement with Su Yunzhi.
Yunying was shocked but dared not utter a sound. Only after the Su family took their leave did she rush home in a panic.
Mica is holding her grandson, who is less than a month old and has just finished nursing, and patting him to burp.
Her second daughter, who had just left, rushed in through the door in a panic. She quickly turned her back to prevent the cold air from hitting the child.
Yunmu frowned, sighing inwardly at when this troublesome girl would grow up. She had been worried that her daughter might do something drastic after the engagement was broken off.
Since practicing martial arts with Miss Lin, Yunying has shaken off her previous melancholy and become much more cheerful, though she is too impulsive and not steady enough.
"You're back so soon? How is Miss Lin?"
Yunying entered the room and stood by the brazier for a while. She then pulled Yunmu to sit down on the edge of the kang (a heated brick bed) and said excitedly, "Mother, you will never expect this good news!"
Inside the house, the eldest sister-in-law Li Huishan, the eldest sister Yunyan, and the second sister-in-law Lu Yashuang exchanged glances, wondering what she was up to.
"What good news? What's making you so surprised?" Yunyan asked her younger sister, puzzled.
"Sister Lin has broken off her engagement with her fiancé!"
When Yunying revealed this shocking secret, everyone was stunned.
"The two families are well-matched, so why did Miss Lin break off her engagement with her fiancé?"
Li Huishan asked, puzzled, "Why did you say it's good news, sister?"
Yunying raised her head, her face full of smiles, revealing a set of small white teeth, "Sister Lin broke off the engagement, so Third Brother will have a chance!"
After she said that, Yunmu realized that Miss Lin was very dashing and was a perfect match for her third son.
With a smile, she playfully slapped Yunying, "You naughty girl, what do you mean 'Sister Lin'? Miss Lin is a few months younger than you!"
Yunying pouted and said unhappily, "When Sister Lin marries Third Brother in the future, she will be Third Sister-in-law. Anyway, she will be of a higher generation than me."
Yunyan looked at her increasingly cheerful younger sister and poked her forehead with her finger, "You! You're always so mischievous."
Yunmu pondered her daughter's words carefully. Looking down at her grandson, who was already asleep, she gently placed him back into Lu Yashuang's arms.
She turned to Li Huishan and Yunyan and said, "Shan'er, Yan'er, we need to prepare some things. I'm going to the Lin family to propose marriage tomorrow."
Yunyan felt that her mother was being too hasty; rushing off to propose marriage was too hasty.
"Mother, aren't we being too hasty?"
Seeing that her eldest aunt was still hesitant, Li Huishan figured that she hadn't considered things thoroughly.
Indeed, from birth to marriage, the eldest aunt was pampered and protected by her father-in-law and husband, even though she married into the merchant Luo family. The Luo family had only one son for five generations, and she gave birth to three sons in a row after entering the family. The Luo family wanted to hold her in their hands, and there wasn't even a maidservant in the backyard. This raised the eldest aunt to be somewhat simple-minded.
She explained with a smile, "Elder sister, last night Miss Lin and her third brother went to chase after the Hu general Wudahan and didn't return all night. When they came back this morning, I heard from the guards that the villagers of Lin Family Village all saw Miss Lin wearing her third brother's cloak. I think that's probably why Zhu made a scene at the door."
Lying on the kang, Lu Yashuang continued, "Miss Lin is straightforward. Since Madam Zhu is so persistent, she might as well make things clear in front of the Su family father and son, so that Madam Zhu won't cause trouble every day and she can have some peace and quiet in the future."
Yunmu looked at her two insightful daughters-in-law with satisfaction, and sighed inwardly. Yan'er was too well protected by her husband and was simple-minded. She would have to teach her well from now on.
"Yes, gossip is a fearsome thing. We can't let Miss Lin suffer such an undeserved disaster." She looked out the window and continued, "Where's Mo'er? We haven't seen her since she came back."
Yunying: "Oh, I ran into him outside just now. He took Yunyi and Yunqi out."
"Did they say where we're going?" Mica frowned; it was freezing cold outside.
Yunying shook her head, "No, Second Brother should know. Mother, you should go ask him."
Mica stood up and smoothed the wrinkles on her clothes.
"It's best if he's here, but it's okay if he's not. Shan'er, come with me to pick out some gifts. Yan'er, you stay here with your second sister-in-law."
After saying that, the two turned and left the house, and Yunying followed them.
After seeing the Su family off, Lin Yinan went back to her room, washed up briefly, lay down on the kang (a heated brick bed), closed her eyes, and slept until the sun was high in the sky the next day.
When she woke up, neither Chika nor Liu Yu were there.
Despite her stomach rumbling in protest, the heated kang bed exuded a warm and cozy atmosphere, making her feel as if she were nestled in the embrace of warm clouds. She had no desire to get up.
Lin Yinan turned over, closed her eyes, and continued to lie down.
"Madam, the young lady hasn't woken up yet. Wouldn't it be inappropriate to wake her up directly?"
Chika's voice rang out from outside the door; it was unclear whether she had returned from work or it wasn't time for her to start.
"Oh dear! What time is it and you're still sleeping?" Li Shulan's tone was somewhat anxious.
What happened? Why is someone calling me? Lin Yinan thought with her eyes closed.
Li Shulan stamped her numb feet and continued, "Madam Yun arrived early this morning and is waiting for her to come over."
Madam Yun? Is she Lu Xueying, Yun Ying's mother?
What is she doing here?
Lin Yinan felt an urgent need to urinate as soon as she woke up. After turning over, she couldn't lie still any longer, so she got up and dressed.
The door opened, startling the two people who were about to push it open and enter.
"Girl, get up. I'll go get you some food."
The Chika sisters are very dedicated to their work; whenever she's home, they take excellent care of her.
Lin Yinan was in a hurry to go to the outhouse and waved her hand, "No need, I'll go wash up first."
Li Shulan stepped forward and took her hand, "Anan, Madam Yun is here..."
A gust of cold wind blew by, and Lin Yinan couldn't help but shiver. Her bladder felt even more bloated, so she quickly pulled her hand away and strode towards the outhouse.
"Okay, I'll be there in a bit."
Not wanting to keep the guests waiting, Li Shulan went back to entertain them first.
After leaving the outhouse, Lin Yinan returned to the house and hastily rinsed her mouth with the warm water on the kang (a heated brick bed).
As you walk through the courtyard, you can hear bursts of laughter coming from Old Mrs. Zhao's house.
What are you talking about? You seem to be having a very pleasant conversation.
As she pushed open the door, several pairs of eyes turned to look at her.
Apart from Lin Shuo and his two sons, Lin Yiheng and Lin Fu were not present, but the other children under the age of ten were all there, so the group was quite complete.
"Anan, get up! Come on! Come sit here." Old Mrs. Zhao waved to her with a smile on her face.
Yunmu and Li Huishan, who were next to the old lady, also turned to look at her.
Lin Yinan closed the door and walked over. Old Mrs. Zhao pulled her to sit down beside her and then instructed Qianxia, "Qianxia, quickly go and bring the young lady her food."
Qianxia quickly brought over the food, and Lin Yinan took it and started eating without thinking twice.
The porridge this morning wasn't as thick as yesterday's. It had some dried vegetables and sweet potatoes added, but no minced meat.
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