I was a housekeeper in ancient times

Lin Weiqiao, who was standing by, couldn't help sneering in her heart. How novel this sounded. He was persuading his daughter to die in a high-sounding manner in order to fulfill his own family's wishes.

Old Mrs. Yu was only concerned about how difficult her family was and didn't consider Yu Muyan's thoughts at all.

Yu Muyan leaned weakly on the soft pillow, her face was pale, her eyes were red and swollen, she was haggard and thin, and her expression was sad. She looked really pitiful.

Old Madam Yu was afraid that her daughter didn't want to die, so she continued to persuade her: "If your son-in-law died of illness or punishment, it would be fine. But your son-in-law died while working for the court, and before he died, he left a will asking you to go with him. You and your son-in-law have always been in love, how can you bear to let him be alone over there?"

It is said that one's body and hair are inherited from one's parents. Mother, you are reluctant to let go but there is nothing you can do. There are so many people watching our family and the Bo's Mansion. And your three sisters, if you let them get married in the future, what will their husbands think?

After these words, Yu Muyan felt more and more uncomfortable and was about to cry again.

It was because Lu Yuxuan left a will before his death: sleep together in life and be buried together in death.

Everyone in the Bo's house, the Yu family, and even those gossiping outside, all hoped that Yu Muyan would die for her husband.

In the eyes of others, Lu Yuxuan died due to court affairs, and was honored after his death. The emperor showed pity and treated the Bo Mansion well, and gave him continuous favors and rewards, so the Bo Mansion's wealth increased.

This will became known to everyone in the city, and everyone was waiting to see what Yu Muyan would choose.

It would be fine if he really died for his loyalty, but if he didn't, he would inevitably be criticized for being afraid of death.

Lin Weiqiao thought it was really funny. Not to mention that Lu Yuxuan's death was fake, even if he really died, he was not qualified to let Yu Muyan die for him. He, Lu Yuxuan, was the one who was truly afraid of death.

Seeing that Yu Muyan could only cry silently without saying anything, and that her own mother had asked her to die without saying a word in rebuttal, he was so disappointed in her.

Forget it, forget it, it's her fault for having to deal with such a living ancestor.

"That's not how you say it, old lady," she said.

"Hmm." Old Mrs. Yu didn't expect that a companion would refute her, and was quite surprised.

"Madam is young and still has a lot of time to live. She will not remarry. She will stay in the mansion with her three sisters. Even if you don't live for yourself, you have to live for the three sisters. The three sisters, although they are legitimate daughters of the mansion, are not valued. Without the master, life is already difficult. If something happens to Madam, the three sisters will not be able to survive."

As she spoke, she walked to Yu Muyan and covered Yu Muyan's cold hand, which gave Yu Muyan a rare comfort.

After hearing what she said, the corners of Old Lady Yu's mouth twitched slightly. She felt a little embarrassed and changed the subject stiffly, saying, "Mother Lin, you are still sick, so why are you here to serve me? Take care of yourself."

She pretended to be submissive and said, "I'm sorry to have worried you, old lady. I was born strong and I'm just a little tired. It's not a big deal."

Even so, Old Madam Yu has not given up. She keeps talking about how difficult life is for her and the Yu family. If Yu Muyan doesn't die, the Yu family will probably collapse!

If they said that the Earl's Mansion was unwilling to keep Yu Muyan, it was simply because other branches wanted to take over the Earl's Mansion's property and inherit the title of lord.

But Yu Muyan is Old Madam Yu’s biological daughter. How could she have the same idea as the Bo family and persuade her daughter to die?

Even a stepmother might not be able to do this.

There are several reasons why Mrs. Yu did this.

The first reason is that Yu Muyan did not grow up with Old Madam Yu, but was raised in her uncle's house since childhood, by her grandmother, Madam Qi, and her aunt, Lady Huiyang. She does not have much affection for Old Madam Yu.

Old Madam Yu has four daughters, one more is not too much, one less is not too little, and Yu Muyan is the best married among the Yu sisters, so Old Madam Yu is naturally unbalanced.

The second reason is that the Yu family has a married daughter who was divorced and sent back to her parents' home, the eldest daughter of the Yu family, Yu Mubao.

Back then, Yu Mubao caused chaos in her husband's family, making the whole family unable to live in peace. She did many dirty things, and her reputation was ruined, so she was divorced and sent back to her parents' home.

As a result, the reputation of the Yu family was ruined because of Yu Mubao, and the other sisters of the Yu family were implicated, and no one dared to propose to them.

Old Madam Yu wanted to use Yu Muyan's death for her husband to let outsiders see that there were chaste women in the Yu family! So that she could restore her reputation and marry off her other daughters in style.

The third reason is that when Yu Muyan got married, her uncle's family, the Qi family, gave her a generous dowry, and the current Bo's Mansion is still supported by this dowry.

Once Yu Muyan dies, her daughter is still young, so the dowry will belong to the Yu family.

Old Mrs. Yu had long been jealous of this dowry.

"Old lady, now is not the time to talk about these things. Our wife is still ill, and there are a lot of family affairs waiting for her to deal with. Let her take a good rest while she is still free."

Lin Weiqiao really couldn't bear to see the old woman's expression. Die, die, die. If she wanted to die so much, why didn't she just go by herself?

Old Mrs. Yu's face fell and she glared at her unhappily, wondering why Mrs. Lin had become so talkative. She led her two daughters out reluctantly.

When only the master and the servant were left in the room, Yu Muyan's eyes were red as she looked helplessly at Lin Weiqiao, "Mom, what do you think we should do?"

Lin Weiqiao immediately took on the image of a loving mother. Yu Muyan was only in her twenties, with a pretty face. She was the most outstanding of the Yu family's daughters. She was also gentle, kind to her subordinates, soft-hearted, and easily influenced.

"Madam, the old lady has never thought about you in all these years. You know this very well. How can a mother in this world persuade her daughter to die? Put yourself in her shoes. Would you let your daughter die?"

"Of course not! Even if it costs my life, I have to protect them."

"The old lady is confused. Madam, just listen to her and don't take it to heart. Madam, there is only one thing you need to do right now."

"What is it?"

"Living well and raising my three sisters is the most important thing."

Yu Muyan shook her head helplessly. Ever since the last words were spread, everyone had been staring at her. If she didn't die, she would be living a cowardly life, which would chill her late husband's heart and lose the reputation of the Pingrong Marquis' Mansion for many years.

The contempt from her husband's family, the oppression from her own family, and the gossip from outside could all cost her her life.

Lin Weiqiao wiped the tears from her eyes, "I haven't heard of this before. Staying alive has become something shameful. Madam, please take a good rest. Just one thing, don't have any thoughts of committing suicide. If not for anything else, just for my three sisters."

After saying that, Lin Weiqiao thought of a key point, "There is news about the fourth lady!"

Yu Muyan half leaned on the soft pillow, her eyes slightly lowered, her expression sad and depressed. Hearing this, she suddenly raised her head, her pretty face full of shock and joy, "Really?"

"It's absolutely true. Madam, you should take good care of yourself and wait for the fourth young lady to come back."

"Okay mom, I'll listen to you."