My sister must marry someone else? Why are you crying when I marry the King of War?

"Don't be like this, niece. The old lady gave you the gift for your own good. If you are a sensible person, you should be grateful."

"Besides, you are the wife and they are the concubines. They are destined to live under your control and can never escape from your palm. Their lives and deaths are in your hands. If you are fussy about them and treat them as a threat to your position as the Marquis' wife, then you are too foolish! Niece-in-law, do you think I am right?"

Madam Shao had only said a few words to stop the issue earlier, but she had already successfully aroused the hostility of the two concubines towards Lin Yulan. Now that Mrs. Fu was speaking so bluntly, Lin Yulan knew without even thinking how turbulent the two concubines' hearts must be.

Lin Yulan said softly, "I will keep your teachings in mind, but what you said is a little biased. I am of humble origin, and I am only the daughter of a fourth-rank official. Everything I have was given by the Marquis. The Marquis is my heaven, and he is also the head of the Marquis's house and the backbone. Naturally, everything is based on the Marquis's preferences. As long as the Marquis likes something, I will agree with it."

Yinhe and Lingxiang's eyes lit up and their fighting spirit was instantly boosted.

Yes, why are they competing with the Marquis? It's meaningless!

After all, given their backgrounds, the position of Marquis's wife would never be theirs. The fact that the Marquis's wife was of humble origin was actually a good thing for them, much better than the real noble ladies.

Because they don't need to worry too much about her, and as long as they are favored by the Marquis, she will definitely not dare to do anything to them.

They had no reason to go against her.

The only thing they had to do was to please the Marquis, gain his favor, and get pregnant quickly. If they gave birth to a concubine's eldest son, their future glory might not be inferior to that of the Marquis's wife...

Even if the reputation is a little worse, so what?

It’s enough to have benefits.

Fu felt bored and uncomfortable after hearing what Lin Yulan said. She smiled coldly and said sarcastically, "My niece-in-law is a virtuous woman. It seems that the old lady and I, the second aunt, have been worried for nothing! However, no matter how nice the words are, it is useless. My niece-in-law must keep her word."

"Don't worry, Second Aunt!"

"hehe!"

When Lin Yulan left Yanshou Hall, Yinhe and Lingxiang hurriedly followed.

Fu also left.

Fu dismissed everyone and called Lin Yulan to talk alone.

She leaned close to Lin Yulan and smiled softly, "By the way, there is something I think I still need to tell my niece-in-law. Maybe my niece-in-law doesn't know yet? Yinhe and Lingxiang were not found by the old lady and me for Ah Xun. They were given to you by the Crown Princess because she saw that you were too tired and felt sorry for you. It was just that the Crown Princess was afraid that others would say she was biased if they knew about it, so she didn't make a big fuss about it. It's enough for our family to know about this. My niece-in-law must be aware of this and don't let the Crown Princess down."

To fail the Crown Princess's kindness is equivalent to not accepting her kindness.

As a court lady, if I reject the good intentions of the Crown Princess, what else can I say but disobedience? Where does she get the courage?

Lin Yulan had no idea about this. She looked at Fu in surprise and smiled, "I see. I'll tell the Marquis. Thank you for reminding me, Second Aunt."

Fu was a little disappointed that she didn't see panic or anger on her face. However, she was happy again when she thought that Shao Xun's backyard would be lively with two big Buddha statues.

He gently patted Lin Yulan's shoulder and comforted her with a smile: "Don't worry too much, niece-in-law. After all, what Ah Xun values ​​most is you as his wife. No matter how good they are, they can't compare to you!"

Fu left triumphantly, and Lin Yulan took the two back to the yard first.

Lin Yulan called Madam Qi in front of Yinhe and Lingxiang, "Now the household affairs are managed by Second Aunt. Madam, go find Second Aunt and choose a suitable courtyard to settle Yinhe and Lingxiang. From this month on, pay them according to the monthly allowance of Auntie, and choose a little maid to serve them. Go."

"Yes, ma'am."

As soon as Nanny Qi left, Lin Yulan asked Feng He to take the two of them to the duty room to rest for a while and wait for the Marquis to come back.

Yinhe and Lingxiang were still unsure of Lin Yulan's temper and didn't want to leave just like that.

Yinhe’s poetry is elegant and graceful, with a bit of unworldly bookish air, while Lingxiang’s is delicate, charming, bright and beautiful, and even more lively.

Lingxiang then bravely said with a smile: "I am not tired. I want to stay by your side and serve you. Please allow me to do so."

Yin He glanced at Ling Xiang with some disdain, and reluctantly agreed: "It's the same for me."

Lin Yulan refused, "I don't need you to serve me. From now on, I won't be the one you serve. Go away."

When in Yanshou Hall, Lingxiang had been secretly observing Lin Yulan. Seeing that she was gentle and kind, she thought she was just a good-natured person, and continued to pester her with a smile: "Madam, I——"

"Go back."

"lady......"

"I asked you to back off."

Lin Yulan looked straight at Lingxiang, her eyes calm but unquestionable.

She didn't think she had any need to talk to Lingxiang and the others, nor did she need them to accompany her. So what if the Crown Princess gave her a reward? The Crown Princess didn't even dare to give a fair reward - after all, even if she was the Crown Princess, there was no reason for her to interfere in the affairs of the ministers' families for no reason.

This cannot be made public, so it is true that people may be cautious, but the concerns are not too much.

Maybe it can fool people who know nothing, but obviously, Lin Yulan, who has lived a lifetime, will not be fooled.

Lingxiang was stunned, somewhat unwilling and unconvinced, "Madam, before I came here, the old lady told me that in addition to serving the Marquis well, I must also serve Madam well. Please give me a chance."

Lingxiang looked at Lin Yulan, and the implication was obvious.

On the surface, she was talking about Madam Shao, but in fact she was hinting at the Crown Princess.

She was given by the Crown Princess! No matter how powerful the Marquis is, can she not give the Crown Princess face? She dares.

Lin Yulan's tone turned cold: "The old lady asked you to serve me well, but did that make you disobey?"

"This - I dare not!"

"In this case, does my words as the mistress still work?"

Lingxiang choked.

Lin Yulan said coldly: "People trained by the old lady are naturally people who know the hierarchy. If you don't even understand this little bit of rules, I won't tolerate you here. You should go back and serve the old lady!"

"I...I know I was wrong..."

Although she said she knew she was wrong, Lingxiang was actually still very unconvinced.

Madam Hou wants to return her? Humph, what a joke!

Does she dare?

It was a reward from the Crown Princess!