After the replacement marriage, I was forced to fight at home

"Why did you take so much? Oh, the material is so soft." Lin looked at the box of items suitable for children that Meng Wan brought, and she was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth.

"This is Sister Xuan's first baby, and I don't have much experience. Mother Kong and the Song Zhu family helped to sew it. The material was given to me by my mother when I returned to the Huainan Marquis's Mansion. This kind of cotton cloth is most suitable for making underwear for newborn babies. It is soft and not prickly. It fits better with each wash."

Zhou Jun's sister Zhou Yingxuan announced the good news that she was three months pregnant. Lin decided to pack some things that the child might need and asked the housekeeper to go south.

Lin patted Meng Wan's hand and said, "How can you say that? You're making the Crown Prince's wife worry about this."

Meng Wan's face darkened. "What's the big deal? These were originally prepared by my mother for me and my fourth sister, but unfortunately neither of us can use them now."

When Lin heard this, she thought of the child Meng Wan had lost and sighed softly, "Children and parents are destined to be together. Don't worry and don't force it. Didn't the doctor also say that there's nothing wrong with your body? Just take good care of yourself for half a year and then get pregnant again."

Meng Wan smiled and nodded, looking at Zhou Jun's wife, Bai, who was directing the maids to carry the boxes and crates down. "Jun's wife is lucky to have met a good mother-in-law like Third Aunt. If I had half the luck that Jun's wife has, my child wouldn't have..."

After finishing speaking, he quickly stood up and said, "Aunt San, please don't be angry. Today is a happy day. I shouldn't have said this. I just don't have anyone to talk to. I don't dare to say more to my mother, for fear of making her sad. I'm sorry, I said too much."

Lin shook her head slightly and said to Bai, "Go to the kitchen and prepare some dishes that Brother Yu and his wife like."

Bai responded gently, poured tea for Lin and Meng Wan, and then left with the servants.

The maidservant beside Lin was very perceptive. Seeing this, she led the group of people who were talking and laughing out and closed the door of the east room.

"You don't have to worry about me so much. Under her leadership, you have managed Qinghe Garden and Yu Ge's life like this, which is really rare. You don't know that when you just got married, I heard about the things reported back from the mansion. I was really worried about Yu Ge and felt unfair for my sister-in-law."

Meng Wan knew that the sister-in-law Lin was referring to was Wang.

"To be honest, I wanted to help you but I didn't know where to start. I was also afraid that you wouldn't understand what I did or said. If someone took advantage of me, it would make it difficult for Jun'er."

Lin wiped the corners of her eyes gently, "You also know that it is not easy for us in the Zhou family. Your third uncle passed away early, and although the old princess acted well on the surface, only I know what she is like behind the scenes. Fortunately, Jun'er is doing well, and fortunately, the prince still cares about the brotherhood. I really can't give up before I have a clear understanding of the situation..."

When Lin said this, she took Meng Wan's hand and patted it gently, "Do you understand what I mean?"

How could Meng Wan not understand that Lin's words were from the bottom of her heart. No one could make a choice before the situation became clear. Especially since Lin's choice itself did not bring much benefit to their third house, Lin was willing to speak and stand up, probably because of Wang's "kindness" to her.

Therefore, the result was the same as what Zhou Yu had discussed. Lin had to see that they could establish themselves in the palace and could bear the consequences of Lin telling her the truth she knew.

"Of course I understand. This is also the reason why I didn't come to visit Third Aunt before. I just got married and I'm unfamiliar with everything. Not to mention competing with the princess, even my Qinghe Garden is like a sieve. Ever since the New Year, there have been so many things happening one after another that I didn't even have the time or energy to come to Third Aunt to relax. I'm really grateful that Third Aunt is thinking about us."

Lin smiled slightly, "Brother Yu did not marry the wrong wife, you are very good. You did a good job in everything, and it also made me realize that my original opinion of you was wrong. Especially the matter of the eldest sister-in-law's dowry. I heard from Yingrong that it was all your idea. It was really a brilliant move, and the princess slapped herself in the face."

When Lin said this, she looked very relieved. It seemed that Lin had suffered a lot at the hands of Hu, or even been plotted against by Hu.

"Thanks to the trust of my eldest sister and the support of the second master, I will not hide anything from my third aunt today. From the first day I married in, I knew what I wanted and what the second master needed. But at that time, let alone strength, I even lacked ability, so I could only wait and grow stronger."

Meng Wan smiled sheepishly, "I made so many jokes and embarrassed many people."

Lin laughed, "That's nothing. Looking back, it's all worth it. It's amazing that you can be so patient at such a young age. If it weren't for your previous behavior, how could the princess let down her guard against you? You did a good thing. The process is not important. What we want is always the result."

Meng Wan nodded. The purpose of her visit today was very clear, which was to pry open Lin's mouth and get all the information that Lin had about Wang and Hu.

There are too many things to do next, and they are linked one to another. They must deal with Hu before Prince Rui or the Crown Prince reaches the last step.

Meng Wan also liked Lin's straightforwardness. She went straight to the point without beating around the bush, which saved both parties a lot of trouble.

Of course, Lin's opening remarks today were also based on her long-term observation of Meng Wan and the results of her handling of the past few events. Coupled with what her son said to her last night, Lin knew that the time was ripe and it was time to tell them what she knew.

If you keep it secret, it's hard to say whether it will be useful or not. The sooner you help someone in need, the better, especially if you send it to a smart person, and Meng Wan is definitely a smart person.

Lin stood up and slowly opened the window. The spring breeze blew in. The willow branches with green buds at the gate of the courtyard swayed in the breeze, full of spring vitality.

"Not cold, right?" Lin didn't turn around.

Meng Wan said softly, "It's not cold, just Third Aunt, don't stand for too long, it's very windy in spring."

Lin shook her head and stood there for a long time. Meng Wan didn't say a word either, watching the occasional maid hurrying by in the yard.

After a long while, Lin sighed softly and spoke softly.

"My eldest sister-in-law is very kind, the kind who is well protected and thinks that everyone in the world is kind. People like her are not suitable to enter the palace. She should marry a family with a kind mother-in-law, close sisters-in-law, and a gentle husband. If she must marry into an aristocratic family, she should be a daughter-in-law of the younger son, and only need to chat with her mother-in-law to relieve her boredom. But my eldest sister-in-law married into the Shenjun Palace and became the wife of the prince."

Lin slowly turned around, walked to the table and sat down. She took the tea that Meng Wan poured and took a sip, staring at the teacup with her eyes downcast. "To be honest, my sister-in-law was nice to me at first because I was the concubine's wife, and being nice to others is her usual style, so I didn't feel any different from others. It's just because she has a good temper that I like to walk around Qinghe Garden more often."

"In fact, at the beginning, the prince and the eldest sister-in-law were pretty good. At that time, I hadn't entered the family yet, and I heard from the third master that although the two of them couldn't be described as loving, they were also harmonious and went out together. Sometimes when the old princess was dissatisfied with the eldest sister-in-law, the prince would help defend her."

Meng Wan nodded. It seemed that Wang Shi was not liked by Zhou Yiheng because of Hu Shi, because Hu Shi had been close to Zhou Yiheng before Wang Shi entered the family. If he hated Wang Shi because he didn't marry Hu Shi, he wouldn't have been able to go out with her and protect her from time to time.

So what is the specific reason? If it is not because of Hu, then who is it? Or if it is not because of a certain person, but what is it?

Meng Wan opened her eyes wide and listened attentively. Lin's directness made her feel that the answer would be revealed today.

"Later, as I spent more time with my sister-in-law, I realized that she was not only a good person, but a perfect person. She was beautiful, gentle, sincere, tolerant and courteous. Everyone in the palace, even the old woman guarding the corner gate, would give her a thumbs up and praise her. At that time, I only knew that if someone praised my sister-in-law, the old princess would appear happy on the surface, but secretly disdain her. But the late empress dowager was there, so she couldn't do anything."

At this point, Lin smiled slightly, "You must know your uncle's situation. I also married into a small family. It's good enough to have a place in front of the old princess. I heard that the princess made things difficult for Li. At that time, I was probably not even as good as Li."

Meng Wan was shocked, and Lin nodded, "It's true, we are like beggars holding a bowl and begging for food in front of the old princess."

Seeing Meng Wan's hesitation, "Are you trying to ask me why the old princess can't tolerate the Third Master?"

Meng Wan nodded embarrassedly.