She pretended to be helpless and said, "Duo'er, this is a different time now. Although your grandmother hasn't deprived the housekeeper of her rights, the Marquis's salary can't all fall into her hands. We all have to tighten our belts and make ends meet!"

Zhan Duoer was so angry that her teeth were itching. Before Lin Yiwan came into the mansion, although Zhan Yan didn't say that he loved her very much, he would never deprive her of food and clothing.

However, not only was she kicked out of the mansion, but half of her face was even burned.

Why should she suffer this?

She clenched her fists tightly, and the murderous intent in her eyes grew stronger.

She gritted her teeth and said, "This time, Lin Yiwan will not escape. Not only will her reputation be ruined, but her innocence will also be humiliated!"

Madam Lou's expression suddenly changed. She asked anxiously, "Duo'er, don't act rashly. I remember your grandmother said that we could just scare her and control her. She didn't say anything about insulting her innocence!"

Zhan Duoer snorted coldly: "Grandmother is too kind. She must suffer more serious consequences, so that the Marquis will dislike her. She will be truly isolated and helpless in the Marquis' Mansion!"

Madam Lou rolled her eyes, and after a moment, she said with admiration, "It's true that the disciple surpasses the master. Our Duo'er has grown up and is thinking more long-term!"

The two chatted all the way and soon arrived at the official road outside Beijing.

Zhan Duoer quickly perked up and whispered, "Great-aunt, this is it. Someone will definitely try to stop us from going to the Buddhist temple by saying the official road is blocked. Why don't you suggest taking the side road?"

Madam Lou nodded hurriedly: "Okay, I'll remember it!"

As soon as he finished speaking, several officials suddenly appeared on the official road and stopped the carriage.

The leader spoke first: "Don't go any further. Rocks rolled down last night and suddenly blocked the official road. Someone is clearing it up ahead!"

Ling'er spoke subconsciously: "Brother Guan, but we have to go to Lingyan Temple to worship Buddha, and we are about to miss the auspicious time!"

The officer interrupted impatiently: "The official road is blocked. No matter how big the excuse is, we can't pass through. Unless, can you help move the stones?"

Ling'er wanted to argue, but was stopped by Lin Yiwan: "Since God wants to stop us, we can't force it. Let's go back first and go to Lingyan Temple another day!"

Zhan Duoer hastily nudged Old Madam Lou's arm. She quickly poked her head out and said, "Yi Wan, we can also take the small path. It's a little difficult to walk on, but it's much closer than the official road!"

Lin Yiwan raised the corners of her lips in sarcasm. The conspiracy may be late, but it will come.

Look, the two of them can’t hold back any longer!

She pretended to be embarrassed and said, "Old Madam Lou also said it was a small path. I think it must be dangerous, right? After all, there are mountains and forests all around. It's quite scary!"

Zhan Duoer said subconsciously: "Aunt, don't we still have servants and maids? There are so many people in our mansion, what are you afraid of?"

Lin Yiwan shook her head subconsciously: "No, let's wait until the Marquis is in the mansion before going to Lingyan Temple. We will return the same way now!"

Zhan Duoer immediately became anxious, wondering why he was still plotting when the Marquis was around?

Such a great opportunity, you must not let it slip away.

She urged in a deep voice, "Grandmother has worked so hard to set up a day for worshipping Buddha and has even made an appointment with the master in the temple. How can Aunt just say she won't go? This will make others think that our mansion is not trustworthy!"

Madam Lou nodded hurriedly: "That's right, the reputation of our Marquisate is hard-earned. As the mistress of the house, you must cherish it even more!"

With just a few words, Lin Yiwan was put on the fire.

She pretended to be helpless and said, "It seems that I have to take this small road. If I go back home, you will say that I don't care about the reputation of the Marquisate!"

Zhan Duo'er said with a complicated expression, "I believe that Auntie will definitely go to Lingyan Temple as promised. You don't want the Marquis to be labeled as a bad-faith person, right?"

Lin Yiwan laughed: "Of course I must. The Marquis's reputation is my reputation. Even if the path is difficult, I have to give it a try!"

She didn't hesitate any longer and urged the coachman to turn the carriage onto the side road.

At this time, Zi'er was already on high alert. She gripped the sword tightly in her hand, and her cold eyes kept scanning the dense forest around her.

Lin Yiwan leaned in front of her and whispered, "If bandits show up later, I'll be the first to shout 'Protect Madam!' and you'll just head straight for Zhan Duo'er's carriage!"

Just as Zi'er was about to nod in agreement, Ling'er couldn't help but frown and ask, "Why, Madam? Zi'er is the guard that the Marquis left for you. Why should she protect the young lady?"

Lin Yiwan reached out and patted her head. "Ling'er, this is called diverting trouble. Their original target was me. If I had been the first to say that Zhan Duo'er was the lady, wouldn't she have fallen into the hands of the thieves?"

Ling'er's eyes lit up: "I understand, this is a counterattack!"

Lin Yiwan narrowed her eyes and smiled: "Yes, our Ling'er finally got it!"

Ling'er raised her chin proudly at Zi'er, and she turned her face away without comment.

She wondered how such a naive and foolish girl could end up working for the Madam. Besides having a bit of strength, she was really useless.

Her brain was not enough, but she ate a lot. Her small pocket was filled with all kinds of snacks, like a treasure bag.

The lady really dotes on her!

At this moment, she completely forgot that many of the snacks in there were bought by her when she was on a mission.

Just as she was lost in thought, the carriage suddenly jolted violently.

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yiwan and Ling'er screamed subconsciously. They grabbed the car wall tightly and almost had their heads broken.

The driver said in a trembling voice outside: "Someone is blocking our way!"

Before Lin Yiwan could reply, a ruthless voice rang out from outside: "I planted this tree, I opened this mountain, and I guard this road. If you want to pass, leave money to buy your way through!"

Ling'er said in panic: "Oh no, we've encountered robbers!"

"Shh!" Lin Yiwan winked at her.

She spoke quickly: "Zi'er, go and protect Madam Lou and our girl!"

She deliberately spoke in an ambiguous manner so that the bandits outside would misunderstand her and tell them to go and protect the Marquis's wife!

Almost as soon as Zi'er flew towards the carriage, several bandits caught up her.

The leader then walked towards the carriage where Zhan Duo'er was riding, carrying a big knife, and ordered with a wicked look on his face: "Come here, drag the young man out for me!"

The curtain of the carriage was suddenly lifted, scaring Zhan Duoer so much that she screamed in panic.

She said anxiously: "I'm not, I'm not at all!"

The thug interrupted impatiently: "If it's not you, could it be that old man? Stop talking nonsense and get out here right now!"

He was so strong that he dragged Zhan Duoer off the carriage.

Old Madam Lou was so scared that she huddled in the corner, trembling all over.

She was filled with questions. What was going on? Didn't they say they were going to get rid of Lin Yiwan and ruin her reputation?

How did it become Duo'er again?

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