Lin Yiwan wasn't annoyed. She said loudly, "Since the old lady isn't feeling well, I'll just stay at home to take care of her. It doesn't matter if I don't go out on the day of the sutras. No one can blame me for anything!"

The old nanny was startled. She quickly said, "Madam, you must not miss the sutra-drying day. You will be laughed at by the nobles in the capital!"

Lin Yiwan raised an eyebrow. "The old lady is too ill to get out of bed, and I'm going out to attend the sutra-drying day. If this gets out, won't I be branded as unfilial? What are your intentions, you old woman? You actually encouraged me to go out without caring about my seriously ill mother-in-law?"

The old nanny's expression suddenly changed. She knelt on the ground and kowtowed vigorously: "Madam, please forgive me. I dare not let you bear the stigma!"

Lin Yiwan ignored her and said loudly without hesitation: "I will now decline the invitation to the Sutra Day on the grounds that the old lady is seriously ill!"

Old Madam Zhan, who was hiding in the house listening to the noise, almost vomited blood in anger. She finally understood that Lin Yiwan was deliberately trying to disgust her.

She gritted her teeth and spat out two words: "Come in!"

Lin Yiwan pushed the door open and walked in. She looked the old lady up and down and said, "Your face is pale and the bruises under your eyes are serious. It is indeed a sign of serious illness. Old lady, please don't get angry easily, otherwise you will be in trouble!"

Old Madam Zhan was so angry that her heart was beating fast and her eyes were almost popping out of her head.

She thought to herself, I see you are about to die, so get out of here and let me live a few more days!

Although he wanted to cut her into pieces in his heart, he had to put on a kind and loving appearance.

Because she still had to find ways to coax Lin Yiwan to go to the Imperial Temple!

She took a deep breath and said, "Wanwan, I absolutely must go on this sutra-drying day. If I weren't feeling unwell, I would definitely go there in person!"

Lin Yiwan spoke seriously, "Madam, if you're not feeling well, come to me. As long as you're not pretending, I can give you a few injections and cure your illness. Not only will you be able to participate in the Scripture Day, but you'll also be full of energy even if you participate in the horse riding competition!"

Old Madam Zhan took a quick breath. This cruel bitch, was she really going to rip her off and trample her to the ground?

Look how mean-spirited he is!

It's almost like she was pretending!

She suppressed her anger and said, "You don't need to give me acupuncture. My old arms and legs can't stand the bumps of the mountain road at all!"

Lin Yiwan blinked, "Madam, are you afraid of encountering robbers again like last time? Don't worry, we'll bring more guards this time. Besides, our Marquis is an expert at catching bandits. Apart from those hired by others, who would dare to rob the women of the Marquisate again?"

Old Madam Zhan felt that she was secretly alluding to herself, so she wanted to get rid of her quickly, otherwise she would vomit blood and die.

Without hesitation, she quickly took out three silver notes from the brocade box beside her and said, "Here, three thousand taels of silver. Let's go!"

Seeing the banknotes, Old Madam Lou who was standing at the door was shocked.

Didn’t we agree not to give it to you?

Why did the old lady suddenly become so crazy and take it out on her own initiative?

Before she could figure it out, Lin Yiwan quickly took the three banknotes in her hand. She said with a smile, "Old Madam, I always feel that three thousand taels is a little too little. Didn't you say that our mansion has been in turmoil recently? Why not add a little more so that the masters can chant more peace sutras for our mansion?"

Old Madam Zhan suddenly felt dizzy before her eyes. Well, the extortion finally hit her.

She interrupted without hesitation: "Three thousand taels is enough, don't waste time, go quickly, otherwise you will be delayed and accused of being insincere!"

Lin Yiwan said sincerely, "Old Madam, are you really not going to add more money for the incense? It seems that what you said before about going to the temple to pray for peace was just an excuse!"

Old Madam Zhan was shocked all over. This bitch almost said that she arranged everything?

She subconsciously argued, "How can you doubt me like this? Although you don't treat me as your mother-in-law, I am quite satisfied with you as my daughter-in-law!"

My God, every time she uttered a word, her back teeth would clench tightly.

How could she be satisfied? She hated her to death!

Lin Yiwan continued to smile: "I also guessed that the old lady thought so. A daughter-in-law as good as me would be hard to find even with a lantern, so I added another three thousand taels of silver!"

Seeing the slender white fingers she stretched out, Old Lady Zhan was so angry that she wanted to break them one by one.

But she didn't dare!

She said obscurely: "I really don't have that much silver notes on hand, how about giving you another thousand taels?"

Lin Yiwan stood up suddenly: "Madam, please take a rest. I will go discuss with the Marquis and ask him to find a reliable doctor for you!"

Seeing that she was about to leave, Madam Zhan had no choice but to stop her: "Okay, I'll give you another three thousand taels!"

Lin Yiwan received the banknote and said slowly, "Don't worry, old lady. I will definitely ask the master to recite more peace sutras for our mansion, and bless you with many children and grandchildren (or no children or grandchildren)!"

Old Madam Zhan watched her leave, and when she was completely out of sight, she raised her hand and smashed the tea bowl in her hand towards the door.

With a loud crash, porcelain fragments fell all over the floor.

Madam Lou frowned and teased: "She threatened you, and you just took it out. You are so generous!"

Madam Zhan glared at her fiercely: "If she is not generous, will she willingly go to the Imperial Temple?"

Madam Lou muttered, "Then there's no need to give another three thousand taels, right?"

Madam Zhan waved her hands irritably, "Just think of it as a life-saving gift for her. Let her take it to the King of Hell to spend. Besides, she's bound to die in the Imperial Temple this time. Aren't all the dowry she leaves at the mansion ours?"

Madam Lou's face finally brightened a little. She said flatteringly, "Madam, you have to give me more of those good things. I've made a great contribution by giving you advice!"

Madam Zhan said casually, "How can you miss out on your benefits? What you need to do now is to hurry back and pray for our plan to succeed. There will be good news tonight!"

At this time, Lin Yiwan had already boarded the carriage heading to the Imperial Temple. Ling'er next to her picked up a walnut, but couldn't crack it open.

She took off the gold medal awarded by the emperor and handed it to her, saying, "Try this?"

Ling'er was about to take it, but when she saw clearly what it was, she threw it back to Lin Yiwan without hesitation.

She glared at me, "Madam, you bully me. You asked me to smash a walnut with a gold medal. If this gets out, I will be charged with disrespect by the royal family!"

Lin Yiwan reached out and pinched her chubby little face. "How could I be bullying you? I was just teasing you. This gold medal can't even crack a walnut. Besides looking good, it's really useless!"

Ling'er couldn't help but exclaim in amazement. The Madam was really getting too arrogant and even complained that the gold medal bestowed by the Emperor was of no use.

In this capital, there are so many people who want to ask for something but cannot get it.

She said nothing more and quickly and carefully tied the gold medal to Lin Yiwan's waist.

She whispered, "Madam, it seems that the sutra drying day has been moved up this year. I remember it should be next month, right?"

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