Chapter 266: Chapter 243: Lin Xiaoyue Confronts Her Illegitimate Sister (Third Update)
According to Lin Xiaoyueâs request, Su Qing had someone investigate Wen Wan, but the final result was, no clue at all.
Just like when Su Xiang had someone investigate Su Yaoqiâs "person of interest", Su Qingâs subordinates didnât get any background information on Wen Wan.
In the male-dominated era, a womanâs name was generally not revealed, at most, she was referred to by her husbandâs surname as Mrs. So-and-so or Madam So-and-so.
So even if they knew the person was called Wen Wan, if someone was determined not to let her be exposed, others would find it difficult to associate her with being Song Weiâs wife.
And it was the Hidden Guard left by Fanghua who was stopping Su Qingâs investigation.
This kind of thing was not something they were doing for the first time.
Back when Fanghua was the Eldest Princess, such a task was already assigned, to prevent anyone from inquiring about Wen Wanâs whereabouts, including the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.
Stopping anyone from inquiring was, in fact, a form of protection; itâs just that for some unknown reason, the Eldest Princess never inquired about that little girlâs affairs, even though they had lots of intelligence on Wen Wan.
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Unable to gather information on Wen Wan, Su Qing felt the person must have strong backing. He didnât inform Lin Xiaoyue immediately, planning to investigate for a while longer to see exactly who that little woman was.
A few days later, the women arranged to pick people up from the Lin Family returned, bringing back not only the twin sisters Lin Anâan and Lin Jingjing but also Lin Xiaoyueâs illegitimate sister Lin Xiaorou, who had originally eloped with her lover.
Lin Xiaoyue heard that the girls had arrived and personally went to greet them at the front gate. She was a bit surprised to see Lin Xiaorou and asked her, "Why did you come?"
Lin Anâan wanted to say that her cousin had insistently come along, but Lin Xiaorou interrupted, looking at Lin Xiaoyue with a soft and pitiable expression, "Itâs all my fault for running away back then, leaving the family, causing you to marry on my behalf. You being cross with me now is indeed justified."
Beside them, Lin Anâan rolled her eyes.
Wasnât she the one who refused to marry the child of a concubine to death before? But ended up getting dumped and returning home in disgrace, and now she shamelessly came crying to apologize to the old lady, saying she wanted to come to the Capital to kneel and apologize to her cousin.
As far as sheâs concerned, this woman isnât here to apologize; sheâs clearly shamelessly trying to start over now that her cousinâs husband has made a name for himself!
Back in those years when Lin Xiaoyue was at home, she was quite naive and was often deceived by Lin Xiaorouâs "weak and wronged" pathetic look.
When she first got married, the family hadnât been divided, and everyone squeezed into the big house, she had seen far more disgusting concubines and mistresses than Lin Xiaorou, and now seeing that her illegitimate sister is using the same old tricks, Lin Xiaoyue instantly felt this person lacks ambition.
Even if one wants to be a bitch, shouldnât one strive to improve a bit?
With Lin Xiaorou being like this, in the Su Family Mansion, she wouldnât even survive one night.
Seeing Lin Xiaoyue not speaking, Lin Xiaorou began to cry with her voice choked, "Big sisterâs silence means I must have hit the mark."
After she finished, she stepped back two steps and knelt straight in front of Lin Xiaoyue, wiping her tears while saying, "I did things I shouldnât have done before, but now Iâve realized my mistakes. Big sister, please forgive me this one time. From now on, I am willing to serve you like a cow or horse."
Currently standing outside the big door, with neighbors left and right watching, Lin Xiaorou kneels before her, the intention is obvious.
Lin Anâan was furious, "Second cousin, what are you doing? Trying to embarrass big sister in front of everyone?"
Lin Jingjing pulled her, whispering, "Donât speak too much, see how big sister responds."
Lin Anâan stomped her foot, "Iâm just so annoyed, she, being a cast-off, who does she think she is!"
The old lady already said, the matter of becoming the concubine of cousin-in-law can only fall to the two of them, who knew that shameless Lin Xiaorou would suddenly come over, especially acting so melodramatic as soon as she arrived, itâs utterly nauseating!
Lin Xiaoyue glanced at Lin Xiaorou kneeling on the ground, then looked around at the neighbors pointing and staring, if it had been a few years ago, sheâd certainly throw a big fit and then angrily cursed Lin Xiaorou, falling right into her trap.
But now, itâs not the same.
Without asking Lin Xiaorou to get up, Lin Xiaoyue raised her voice, "Itâs often said that elder brothers are like fathers, and elder sisters are like mothers. Now that we are in the Capital, your birth mother isnât here, and youâve done wrong, as your elder sister, I cannot shield you endlessly. Spoiling someone too much is like harming them, the same applies among siblings. Since you are truly repentant, I wonât punish you severely, just kneel here for two hours! As for you saying youâll serve me like a cow or horse, thatâs unnecessary, we are from an official family, you canât lead cows and horses through the front gate, in case they mess the place with dung, it would be disgusting."
Lin Xiaorou: "..."
The surrounding neighbors: "..."
Lin Anâan couldnât hold back and burst into laughter.
Eldest cousinâs words, brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Letâs see if this shameless woman will still put on airs!
Even Lin Jingjing, usually the most sensible, covered her mouth with a handkerchief.
Lin Xiaorou had not expected Lin Xiaoyue to have changed so much from a few years ago, rendering her old tactics ineffective. She immediately shifted strategies, and from her kneeling position, kowtowed to Lin Xiaoyue. Though her voice was soft, it was still audible to the surrounding curious neighbors, "Iâve traveled a long way, and being forgiven with just two hours of kneeling is a huge mercy. I thank you for your great magnanimity, sister."
Lin Anâanâs grin quickly vanished, pointing at Lin Xiaorou, berating, "This is not our Lin Family, itâs cousin-in-lawâs mansion, have some decency!"
Lin Xiaorou completely ignored Lin Anâanâs accusations, as she wasnât her target. Besides, Lin Anâan was the type who, when she opened her mouth, only revealed her lack of wits, she didnât need to waste time with her, sheâd just end up outsmarting herself. On the contrary, Lin Xiaoyue wasnât as easily manipulated as before, so she needed to quickly find a way for herself to rightfully remain at the Martial Champion Mansion.
In response to Lin Xiaorouâs "pressing aggression," Lin Xiaoyue instead remained calm, "We are all sisters, saying thanks is too formal."
Such a response was completely unexpected for Lin Xiaorou, and she was left fuming, her face darkening for a long time without being able to utter a word.