Waiting for Some Time

"She didn't go to jail. After the Lin Family's daughter died, she divorced the Marquis of Wuding. Moreover, the Prefect of Shuntian Prefecture had to investigate before a verdict could be reached. It's not something we can just guess at."

"A case handled by the prefect? It'll probably take six months to a year to be resolved!"

Jiangqian's death sentence case will not have a quick outcome.

The Madam chattered amongst themselves, and the topic of Lu Chang'gong came up.

"I heard he's an extremely Filial Piety Legitimate Son, adopted but treated no differently than a biological child. He's been observing mourning for his stepmother all this time!"

"Eldest Young Master of the Lu family is truly a fine young man!"

Chang Gong...

Lin Yunwan closed her eyes briefly. This child! He really hadn't left the Wuding Marquis Residence.

She knew that if he insisted on hiding in the fire, he wouldn't easily leave the Lu family's home.

Unfortunately, she is now far away in Jiangqian, and as just a minor Di Daughter, she can no longer do anything for him.

Fortunately, there's Zhu Qing. Zhu Qing is clever, and with the two of them, one watching over the Inner Residence and the other guarding the Front Courtyard, there shouldn't be any danger.

Lin Yunwan still wanted to hear from these people about Ge Bao'er's fate.

Unfortunately, no one mentioned the Lu family's Concubines.

Finally, the person who spoke the most was Marquis of Wuding’s wife, and everyone felt sorry for her.

Lin Yunjiao was originally focused on Prince Huan, but she was also completely absorbed in listening to the story of the Di Daughter the Lin clan.

She muttered, "This is turning into a short opera!"

It's just as good as "The Peony Pavilion".

Lin Yunwan scoffed inwardly, "Isn't that right? Her entire life could be reenacted as a short play."

Lin Yunjiao had no one around to talk to, but she couldn't hold back any longer. She glanced at Lin Yunwan and said with great admiration, "The Di Daughter of the Lin clan is truly a role model for us all. She is knowledgeable, manages the household well, and is so virtuous and kind. I want to be like her in the future!"

Lin Yunwan smiled.

She said indifferently, "What's so good about that kind of woman? She's just eaten alive and drained of her marrow, ending up with a miserable death."

Lin Yunjiao rolled her eyes at her and said, "What do you know! The Wuding Marquis Residence may have been immoral, but that's their Wuding Marquis Residence. The Di Daughter the Lin clan, however, is worthy of praise. There is no woman more virtuous than her."

Lin Yunwan lazy to talk to Lin Yunjiao anymore.

She was too virtuous and kind, a true example of a virtuous and kind woman. If she had been more selfish and immoral, things might not have turned out this way.

"Whose daughter is this? How come she's so beautiful?"

Lin Yunwan looked up, wondering which lady from which household had spoken about her.

When Zheng Shi came out, she smiled and replied, "She is a girl from my Lin Residence." However, she was unwilling to directly admit that she was the Di Daughter.

Lin Yunwan rose and curtsied to the Madam, saying, "Greetings, Madam."

The lady said to Zheng Shi, "You are so blessed to have given birth to such a wonderful daughter!"

He examined Lin Yunwan closely again, and found no fault with her appearance or demeanor!

Only...

She looks quite old, not like a girl who has just come of age.

The lady asked, "Has the young lady reached marriageable age?"

Lin Yunwan paused, then lowered her head.

Zheng Shi chuckled awkwardly and said, "I'm already twenty."

"Twenty?!"

The lady was surprised; what kind of girl would be delayed until she was twenty?

I'd heard long ago that Zheng Shi was spoiled rotten by the Second Master of the Lin family; how could they have delayed raising such a young lady until she was twenty!

He then asked Zheng Shi, "Which family did you grant permission to?"

Zheng Shi's lips twitched, and she said, "... I haven't promised myself to anyone yet."

Those around fell silent. A girl this big and still unmarried must not be the Madam's biological daughter. She might not even have been raised by the Madam! Otherwise, she wouldn't be treated so harshly.

However, even if she wasn't Madam concubine's daughter raised by the wife, it wouldn't delay her until she was twenty.

The way the lady looked at Zheng Shi was no longer right.

Feeling uneasy and afraid of being labeled as mean, Zheng Shi quickly took Lin Yunwan's hand and said affectionately, "The girl has been in poor health since she was little. We found a beautiful and fertile place to raise her, and only brought her back after she recovered."

"Look how well it's been raised! We're just about to arrange a marriage for the girl!"

The crowd was skeptical. Those who didn't believe it thought that sending her away to be raised was for the girl's own good, while those who believed it was because they had indeed found a beautiful and fertile place, otherwise the girl wouldn't have grown up like this.

Lin Yunwan sneered inwardly.

Zheng Shi really has a knack for making the dead seem alive. How can a place like the one where Miss Lin lives be called a place of outstanding natural beauty?

However, she couldn't embarrass Zheng Shi by speaking ill of her stepmother in public; otherwise, even if she was innocent, she would be considered guilty.

Zheng Shi earnestly said to everyone, "My daughter is so beautiful, I really hate to see her get married. But it's only natural for a girl to marry. As long as there's someone good enough for her, and it's for her own good, regardless of the young master's status, I, as her mother, am willing to go to great lengths."

Those who are poor, born out of wedlock, neglected, or good-for-nothing, should hurry up and come knocking on our door!

Her intentions are obvious to anyone with eyes.

What biological mother would casually marry her daughter off?

However, it's a good thing for the family that's picky about wives. Such a good wife, but not favored by her own family, is perfect to marry.

Lin Yunwan withdrew her hand, pretending to be a shy, unmarried girl, and sat down quietly.

On the surface, Zheng Shi was supposed to be in charge of her marriage, but in reality, Zheng Shi had no say in it!

No matter what your Madam says now, it's all just empty talk.

Zheng Shi was not joking; she actually used the excuse of caring about the Madam ' "nephews and nieces" to inquire about them.

"Madam, I'm going to change."

Lin Yunwan stood up and said.

Without even glancing at her, Zheng Shi said dismissively, "Go ahead."

Lin Yunwan curtsied and left.

Lin Yunjiao has also found a companion, who seems to be talking badly about her.

Lin Yunwan shook her head.

Xiruo followed and said, "Madam and Second Miss only know these petty tricks, like flies. They sting without causing any pain or itch, but they're just disgusting."

Lin Yunwan chuckled softly, "Where did you learn that?"

Xiruo laughed too, "I heard it from the Matron who did rough work. What they said was much more vulgar than this, and I'm too embarrassed to tell you."

Lin Yunwan had heard the servants' outrageous remarks before, and could already guess what the Matron were saying.

"The plum blossoms in the Prince's mansion are indeed very well grown."

She headed towards the Plum Grove, where Plum Blossom Banquet was being held today. In addition to plum blossoms bought from outside, there were also various types of plum blossoms transplanted from the Prince's mansion.

Xiruo whispered, "There are also plum blossoms in the princely mansions of the Capital."

"Does Your Prince like plum blossoms?"

Xiruo shook her head and said, "I don't know. It could have been planted by a servant, or it could have been ordered by the Prince."

Lin Yunwan didn't ask any more questions; knowing wouldn't really help.

The calligraphy she scented for him didn't have the fragrance of plum blossoms, and besides, it might not even be suitable to be given away...

Before the master and servant had even reached Plum Grove, A Fu arrived.

He was Eunuch, so he could freely roam the inner quarters of the Prince's Inner Residence.

A Fu smiled and said, "Greetings to Miss Lin."

"Eunuch Fu..."

Lin Yunwan was very surprised!

Eunuch Fu is the Prince's closest attendant. Shouldn't he be accompanying the Prince in the Front Courtyard entertaining guests at this time? How come he has time to come to the back courtyard?

She said, "Please rise, sir."

How could she accept the Prince's attendants paying their respects to her?

A Fu raised her head and said with a smile, "Please follow me, young lady."

He stepped aside, inviting Lin Yunwan to follow him.

Lin Yunwan hesitated for a moment. She looked around to make sure no one was there before asking, "Does Your Prince want to see me?"

A Fu smiled and said, "Your Prince has been waiting for you for a long time."