Lin Yiwan lowered her eyes and chuckled softly, "Just take it. We'll have to come to the farm again in the future, so please, Madam, please make some arrangements. Just let me know how much money you need!"
Nanny Qiu understood that Lin Yiwan was already the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, and that she would have to work for her in the future.
Since she is so generous, she is also willing to give her loyalty.
She immediately put the beauty pills away and said, "Madam, don't worry. From now on, I will report everything to you. What happened between you and the Marquis will definitely not be spread to others. I will keep my mouth shut!"
Lin Yiwan likes to deal with smart people. She doesn't want the news of Zhan Yan's inquiries into the old lady's past to spread. Nanny Qiu finally understood.
Zhan Yan doubted his own background and ate less breakfast.
Once some things emerge from your heart, you can no longer suppress them!
Lin Yiwan comforted him: "No matter what, the old lady is always the insider. Even if she doesn't say it now, there will always be a chance for us to ask her in the future!"
Zhan Yan's expression finally relaxed a lot, and he nodded: "Well, after breakfast, we will go back to the capital!"
As soon as they entered the city early, the couple was blocked at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion by the elders of the Zhan family.
There were a few young men standing behind him, looking at the couple cautiously and in awe.
Zhan Yan asked in surprise: "Why did the elder come so early? Is there something important happening in the tribe?"
The elder smiled and replied, "My Lord, the Boat Race Festival is approaching, and each of the aristocratic families will send their young masters to lead the young men of the family to participate in the battle. In previous years, it was always the crown prince!"
Realizing his gaffe, he suddenly stopped laughing and said, "Look at my memory. I forgot that the Marquis' Mansion doesn't have a prince anymore. In previous years, Zhan Yu always took the lead. I wonder what the Marquis's plan is this year?"
Zhan Yan's face was serious. He had actually forgotten about the Boat Racing Festival. He had lived in a military camp and battlefield before and had never participated in these messy festivals.
Lin Yiwan quickly spoke up, "Elders, stop standing outside and come into the mansion for a cup of hot tea!"
As the group walked into the courtyard, the tense atmosphere eased somewhat.
Zhan Yan said calmly, "Even if we don't have the Zhan Yu, we can buy it this year just as we did in previous years. I'll pay whatever money is needed!"
The elder said in embarrassment: "My Lord, other noble families all have young masters leading the way, but our Zhan family doesn't. I'm afraid we will be criticized!"
Zhan Yan turned his head and looked at him: "Why? Are the clan elders planning to ask me to invite Zhan Yu back?"
The elder's scalp tightened and he felt cold all over!
He is worthy of being called the living devil who has been on the battlefield. Even his eyes are as sharp as a knife.
He was so scared that his forehead was covered in cold sweat!
He said awkwardly, "How could that be possible? My Lord, you misunderstood me. I don't have such thoughts!"
As the words fell, everyone had already walked into the front hall.
Lin Yiwan immediately ordered someone to pour tea, acting like the mistress of the house.
Zhan Yan sat down on the chair. He was tall and had long legs, and he looked lazy. Then he narrowed his sharp eyes and instantly became full of momentum.
The elder wiped the sweat from his forehead with his hand. He smiled and said, "My Lord is very busy with official duties, and he has to find time to practice for this boat race. Why don't you choose an outstanding young man from the clan and let him be the boat captain?"
Zhan Yan's eyes darkened. He was silent for a moment before he asked, "Is he just the boatman?"
A simple sentence, mixed with a terrifying sense of oppression.
The elder swallowed nervously, then said with a bitter face, "My Lord, to be honest, I came here this time because I accepted the important trust of the family. They all feel that in order to enrich the Marquisate, it is time to choose another young man to be your son!"
Zhan Yan suddenly raised the corners of his lips, and that smile contained undisguised sarcasm.
The elder felt ashamed, but for the sake of the family's interests, he still forced himself to speak: "The Marquis's pain is well known to everyone. The young masters of aristocratic families are all trained from a young age. You no longer have a chance. It is better to choose from the clan first. Don't worry, I have checked them all, and their character is absolutely impeccable!"
Zhan Yan raised his eyebrows and looked behind him: "Choose from among these young men?"
The elder nodded quickly: "Yes, these are your nephews. They are all studying in our Zhan family. Especially this Zhan Sanlang. His writings have won the praise of the teachers. They said that he will surely bring glory to our Zhan family in this imperial examination!"
Lin Yiwan followed his introduction and saw that Zhan Sanlang was indeed a handsome and elegant young man.
He was dressed in green, and from the side, he looked somewhat like Zhan Yu.
She had an idea in her mind, maybe this person was stuffed in by the old lady?
Zhan Yu has now been completely abandoned, so she will choose another young man from the clan to become the son of the Marquis. She is really still harboring evil intentions.
Zhan Yan raised his chin and said, "Zhan Sanlang? Come over here and let me take a look!"
The young man walked out quickly, bowed respectfully and said, "My nephew Zhan Ting greets the Marquis!"
Zhan Yan frowned and pondered: "Zhan Ting? Which branch are you from?"
He hurriedly explained: "My nephew's father is Zhan Sansi, and my nephew and Zhan Yu are cousins!"
Lin Yiwan's eyes widened instantly. Isn't this the grandson of the old lady's lover?
The main goal is to keep the benefits within the family!
Zhan Yan narrowed his eyes and said, "Oh, so you are the child of my second uncle's room. I didn't remember you!"
He saluted and said, "My Lord is busy with official duties, and I dare not disturb you on weekdays!"
Seeing that Zhan Yan asked a lot of questions, the clan elders thought that he really had feelings for Zhan Ting.
He couldn't help but praise him, "My Lord, Zhan Ting is not only a diligent student, but also very filial. He heard that you had an old hand injury, so he personally made you a pair of bearskin gloves!"
Zhan Ting quickly presented it with a respectful look.
Zhan Yan took the bearskin gloves in his hands and said, "He is indeed a good child. Zhan Yu has been my son for so many years, but he has never given me a gift!"
The elders' faces were immediately filled with joy, and even Zhan Ting curled his lips happily.
They all thought that Zhan Yan agreed to adopt Zhan Ting as his son?
Unexpectedly, he spoke in a cryptic manner: "I have accepted the gloves, but I cannot acknowledge him as my son. After all, he and Zhan Yu are cousins, and I am worried that there will be some discord between them in the future!"
Zhan Ting's expression suddenly changed, and he subconsciously looked at the elder next to him.
The clan elder also said with a pale face: "My Lord, you worry too much. There will be no discord. Zhan Yu knew that Zhan Ting was coming, and he also expressed his attitude. Even if he became your son, he would not be jealous at all!"
Zhan Yan still shook his head: "It's not appropriate. We already have the precedent of Zhan Yu. It's only been a few days since the Marquis' Mansion was quiet!"
The elder frowned and advised: "Even if the Marquis doesn't care, he should at least be considerate of the Marquis' wife, who has no children. Whenever she walks on the street, she will be criticized by others!"
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