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

Lin Yulan was calm.

Well said, that’s indeed the truth.

However, in her previous life, when she and Meng Mingchi returned to the Duke of Rong's Mansion, why didn't Gu say the same thing and didn't ask Lin Yuwei to treat her the same way?

It can be seen that "truth" is ultimately determined by the person.

Lin Yulan thought, it was fortunate that Gu didn't know that she had made a lot of money from the silk business. If she knew, she would have asked for a much higher price. How could she only ask for five thousand taels?

Lin Yulan didn't say anything for a while, and Gu got angry and said coldly: "Lin Yulan, do you want me, as a mother, to beg you?"

"Mom, you're joking. I can't do what you said. Even if you beg me, I can't do it."

"you!"

"Mother, you should know that the Wuwei Marquis's Mansion is run by my second aunt, and the old lady is in charge. Although I am the Marquis's wife, the old lady usually tells me to just focus on taking care of the Marquis's food and daily life, and I don't have to worry about anything else. All I have are the dowry, and other than that, I really can't use anything else."

Gu glared angrily.

Furious, Gu couldn't help but scold, "You've been married into the Marquis's Mansion for so long, and you can't even get the power of a housekeeper as the Marquis's wife. You're really useless!"

Lin Yulan lowered her eyes, a look of shame showing on her face.

What did she want the housekeeper's power for? The Marquis had no intention of asking for the housekeeper's power, so she would be stupid to rush up.

Living her life over again, she understood better than anyone how easy, comfortable and free her current life was.

The second house can no longer interfere in the affairs of her courtyard, so Nanny Qi and Xiao Xing are just decorations and can't do anything at all. There is nothing better than this.

Wuwei Marquis's Mansion was never her home. She and the Marquis would part ways sooner or later. In that case, why fight for that useless thing?

Thinking of Shao Xun, Lin Yulan felt a little disappointed. The Marquis was actually a good person. Who would accompany him in the future?

Gu obviously understood Lin Yulan's situation in Wuwei Marquis' Mansion, and there was nothing she could do even after scolding her a few times.

After all, Lin Yulan was so useless and powerless, and she couldn't let her steal or rob from Madam Shao or the Fu family.

Oh, even if she were asked to steal or rob, she wouldn't have the ability to do so, right?

"The golden hairpin you wore when you returned home—"

"I returned it to the Marquis after I got back."

"Where is the reward I got at the summer banquet? It should still be there, right?" Gu was almost going crazy.

For the first time, he felt a little regretful that he had neglected Lin Yulan in the past, allowing her to grow up to be a good-for-nothing. When the time came for her to be used, she was of no use at all.

Lin Yulan continued to be so angry that she wanted to kill him: "Then, then I will give it to the Marquis to take away..."

"That's your stuff, why did you give it to the Marquis? You have no dignity as the Marquis' wife!"

Lin Yulan: "The Marquis said it's too valuable. I'm a soft-hearted person, and if someone snatches it away, I won't be able to refuse. It's better to let him keep it."

"W-what do you mean?"

Gu felt that he was implied.

Lin Yulan said hurriedly, "Ah, Lord Marquis, how could you have thought that my sister and brother-in-law would be recognized by the Duke of Rong's Mansion? And I certainly didn't expect mother to say this. Lord Marquis really didn't mean that."

Gu stared at Lin Yulan straight in the eyes, and she came to her senses. She realized that Shao Xun must be on guard against Old Madam Shao and Mrs. Fu.

This is no longer possible.

"Are you going to your sister's family reunion party empty-handed?"

Lin Yulan smiled and said, "Mother, you are joking. Of course not. The Marquis knows what kind of gift to prepare. The Marquis told me not to worry about it, and he will take care of everything. If mother is really worried, why not discuss it with the Marquis later?"

Gu snorted heavily.

Discuss it with Lord Shao? She couldn't bring herself to do that.

Lord Shao is a scoundrel who even disobeys and contradicts his own elders. What does his mother-in-law think of her?

She didn't want to bring trouble on herself.

For a moment, Gu didn't know what to do.

Thinking about what her biological daughter had brought back, Gu became extremely worried.

The master's salary was limited, and the family had no farmland. They only had two shops that they rented out and collected a little rent every year - for a fourth-rank official living in the capital, this was considered good.

Many minor officials in Beijing don’t even have shops.

But my biological daughter really needs money.

You can imagine how much the expenses in the Duke's Mansion are just by thinking about it.

Besides, they had just been recognized. If they were not generous enough, which servant in the mansion would take them seriously?

Gu couldn't bear just thinking about it.

"Lan girl, Wei'er is your sister anyway. She has established a firm foothold in the Duke of Rong's Mansion. You will be proud of her if you tell others about her, and you will be able to benefit from her in the future. With such a sister, Madam Shao and the Fu family will certainly look up to you. You must give her a full gift."

"Don't worry, mother. The Marquis will never do anything disrespectful. I will also tell the Marquis."

Basic interpersonal relationships should be handled as they should be handled, no need for Gu to tell you.

But I'm sorry if there's any extra.

As for taking advantage of Lin Yuwei and borrowing Lin Yuwei's influence, Lin Yulan thought to herself that if she really became successful in the future, it would be good enough if she didn't cause trouble for herself.

Gu was obviously not satisfied with what Lin Yulan said.

She wanted to say something when Lin Daohui and Shao Xun arrived.

The father-in-law and son-in-law seemed to be talking and laughing, and having a good time.

Gu was angry and resentful. The master was really confused! This Shao Hou had no good reputation and no future. Why was he so nice to him?

Even if you want to value him, you should value the son-in-law of the Duke's Mansion.

"Father-in-law, if there is nothing else, Xiaoxu and his wife will go back first."

"Okay, go back quickly. It's getting late. I won't keep you here any longer. Be careful on the road."

"Thank you, father-in-law, ma'am, let's go."

"Father, mother, your daughter is leaving."

Lin Yulan stood up and left with Shao Xun.

"Master, what gifts should we prepare for the Duke's Mansion's family recognition banquet?"

Gu specifically called Lin Yulan back for this purpose, but she didn't expect that she didn't get any promises, which made her anxious.

Lin Daohui was puzzled: "Just prepare according to etiquette, what's there to say?"

"But - if the gift is too little, wouldn't it make people look down on Wei'er and her son-in-law?"

Lin Daohui disagreed, "You think too much. How could the Rongguo Mansion not know about our family and the Meng family's situation? How could they look down on us? Besides, my son-in-law is the son of their family, and they are one of them. How can one of them look down on one of them? What are you talking about?"

Gu: “…”

Why couldn't she explain it to him?