C8 Old Woman's Warning

Ever since Lin Yue had participated in banquets in the capital and earned the title of "Head Bird", all of the ministers nearby had been pointing at her since early in the morning assembly. Some of them had even specially come to congratulate her. Father Lin felt aggrieved in his heart.

After the morning assembly ended, Father Lin returned home and called Lin Yue into his study.

"From now on, you better stay at home and don't go out again. Look at you, do you even look like a young lady of an official's family? Don't always know how to embarrass my Lin Family."

After a few more punishments, Father Lin waved his hand, letting Lin Yue out of his sight. When he thought of the way the ministers looked at him, he felt his heart clogging up.

Lin Yue, who had left the study room, felt indignant in her heart. He thought to himself: It's all because of that little slut Lin Lai. No way, she's going to get Third Madame to punish Lin Lai. Anyway, the one in charge of the courtyard right now is his own mother, even if Lin Lai is the eldest miss, he still needs his own mother to send food and drinks.

Along the way, Lin Yue ruthlessly kicked the side of the road, her heart already cursing at Lin Lai countless times. She thought that if it wasn't for Lin Lai, she would have been running around and breaking the rumors. But now, she had even been scolded by her father.

As soon as she entered the door, she cried her heart out.

"Mom, you have to avenge me."

The man wore a plum red peony gown with a blue bottom, a transparent jade pendant at his waist, and a festooned hairpin. "As expected of Father Lin's most beloved aunt!

Third Madame was sipping on her new tea when she saw her daughter running in, sobbing.

Third Madame berated him harshly.

"Normally, this mama would teach you how to act according to the rules. Remember, you mustn't be reckless here in the future."

When Lin Yue heard Third Aunt's scolding, she immediately turned around and walked over to the sandalwood table with small steps.

"Speak, what is it?"

"Mom, I was reprimanded by dad just now."

Lin Yue told her what had happened in a low voice, feeling wronged. Third Madame clenched her fists tightly. This little b * tch had actually thought of such a vicious move. She had been too careless.

"Alright, don't cry anymore. She's a girl after all, you have to be more dignified." "Let's head back first."

Third Madame clenched her hands tightly inside her sleeves as she thought to herself.

How could he so easily return the favor that he had painstakingly obtained? His mother no longer had any real power, so how could an unremarkable woman have the ability to do so?

She reached out her hand to call Wu mama, then said in a low voice.

"From now on, we don't need to eat so well in the Snow Pavilion. Since she wants to resist, how can we not act for her!"

As he spoke, he raised his two slender hands. He was clearly in his thirties, and he even looked like a little girl.

In ancient times, females would have to marry children in their teens. Perhaps in the homes of common people, because of the many things they had to do, most of them could be considered old people even if they were already in their thirties. However, the noble families were not the same. A favoured person like Third Madame was even more different.

After reaching her goal, Lin Yue happily returned to her own courtyard. She wanted to see what abilities she still had to survive in the manor after offending her mother and herself.

Later in the evening, when it was time to eat, Summer Solstice went to the kitchen to bring the food.

"Elder sister, may I ask if the food in the First Miss' yard is ready?"

The maidservant who was cooking looked at Xia Zhi coldly and pointed at the plate on the table.

The Summer Solstice followed the direction she was pointing and saw the two trays. On one side, there was only a bowl of rice soup and a stack of small pickles. On the other side, there was a tray filled with delicious dishes.

Xia Zhi picked up the delicacy and was about to leave when the maid called out to her.

"Wrong. Come back."

Xia Zhi turned around to look at the maidservant, asking with some doubt.

"Isn't that what my young mistress usually eats? "Why did you take the wrong one today?"

The servant girl gave a cold snort.

"It's just an unpampered lady, what's the point of eating so well?"

The maidservant snatched the food from Xia Zhi's hands and coldly said, "If you can eat it, then take it back. If you can't, then you'll be hungry tonight."

Xia Zhi looked back at the tray on the table and took it back.

"We'll see. There will be a day when you cry for forgiveness."

The serving maid crossed her arms and sneered as she watched Xia Zhi leave with his stuff in his hands.

Returning to the Snowy Pavilion, Xia Zhi appeared to be in a difficult position as he brought the items up to the table. Lin Yi saw that it was the work of Third Aunt and smiled gently.

"Summer Solstice, it's too boring for me to eat alone. Why don't we go and find Grandmother?"

Xia Zhi was stunned for a moment, and then followed Lin Lai to the old lady's courtyard. After the previous greeting, the old lady's attitude towards Lin Lai had clearly improved a lot.

"Grandmother, it's too boring for me to eat alone in the courtyard. I think you're bored too, right? That's why I want to eat with Grandmother today."

He then called for the dishes to be served.

The old lady looked at the simple dishes and the soup and said, "Is this all you eat?"

Just as Xia Zhi was about to speak, Lin Lai hurriedly said, "I've been getting a bit tired from eating recently, so I ate a light meal. I hope I didn't disturb you."

How could people who had lived half their lives not notice anything amiss? They only looked at it and did not say anything else.

After dinner, Lin Lai said a few words to the old lady and left.

After Lin Bei left, the old lady called over Senior Servant Zhang.

"Do you think that girl has really changed? She used to be cold to everyone, as if they owed her money. Right now, even Third Madame hid the truth from her face. I really don't understand this girl. "Go to the kitchen and find out what it's like to have a meal tonight."

Zhang mama returned very quickly and told the old lady that the head of the kitchen was stuttering with the news from Third Madame.

Before long, Third Madame was brought into the old lady's courtyard.

"Mom, you're looking for me?"

"Yes, there are some things I need your help with. Take a seat."

Third Madame suddenly had a bad premonition. Sure enough, the old lady opened her mouth.

"You were the one who prepared the food in Lin Lai's courtyard, right? "I don't care what you do, but you must remember that when you are born, you are born. When I see you again, I will wait for you to ascend to the throne. I will take back this power of yours."

With that, she got up and returned to her bedroom, leaving Third Madame standing where she was and silently saying, "I understand."