She was buried alive at the start, but she's determined to smash her ex-husband's head in

Madam Shen had almost never heard of Lin Qingwei's name and didn't know much about this eldest daughter of the Lin family.

However, considering the life-saving grace she received today, even if she had some old grudges with Minister Lin, she would still personally escort Lin Qingwei back to the Lin residence.

Moreover, this Madam Lin actually sent people to pick up her eldest daughter from the main family in a cowshed cart. Isn't this blatant bullying?

Lin Zhengwen's eyesight really wasn't very good; he ended up marrying such a woman...

"I won't trouble you, Madam. My clothes are tattered, and I'm afraid I'll dirty your carriage." Lin Qingwei looked rather cautious, bowing her head and waving her hands repeatedly with a look of fear.

Madam Shen felt even more distressed.

Such a beautiful girl, so thin that there wasn't a bit of flesh on her face. She was clearly the eldest daughter of the Minister's family, yet she wasn't even dressed as well as her own maid.

"It's no trouble at all." Madam Shen took Lin Qingwei's hand affectionately, her expression leaving no room for refusal. "Just consider it as if it weren't for you, but for my own peace of mind. If I hadn't met you today, who knows what kind of misfortune I would have encountered? I would have to personally escort you back to your residence to express my gratitude."

Her attitude was firm, giving Lin Qingwei no chance to refuse, and she directly pulled her onto the carriage.

"Then thank you very much, Madam." Lin Qingwei said gratefully.

He lowered his eyes, but a cold, icy glint appeared.

In fact, if she hadn't clung to a sliver of hope after being buried alive by Xu Hanzhang in her past life, and hadn't insisted on going to the capital to find him and demand an explanation, she wouldn't have known that she would encounter Madam Shen, who was being threatened by thieves, in this very place today.

Heaven ultimately had mercy on her.

This time, she doesn't want to return to the capital in a sorry state. She wants to walk step by step up to Xu Hanzhang and Zhao Huarong, personally tear off their masks, and reclaim everything that rightfully belongs to her...

Meanwhile, at the Lin residence, a still-attractive woman was carefully pruning the flowers and leaves with scissors, looking relaxed and content, a smile playing on her lips.

With the sun about to set and no sign of the person who shouldn't have returned, how could she not be happy?

“Mother, even if my sister comes back, it won’t change anything. Why humiliate her like this? She is my sister after all.”

Looking in the direction of the sound, a graceful young girl, as delicate as a willow swaying in the breeze, sat behind with a frown on her face, twisting a handkerchief in her hands, her face full of reluctance.

Madam Lin looked at her second daughter with affection: "You are too considerate of others. Your mother knows that she, a young lady who has been raised on the estate since childhood and is ignored by everyone, will not take your place in the palace to accompany you in your studies. But don't forget that she is also engaged to the Duke of Mu's family."

When this matter was mentioned, Lin Xiuyao hesitated, maintaining a compassionate expression that made her appear weak and kind.

"In the end, my elder sister is the luckiest; she was betrothed to the prince from birth..."

"Why should Yao'er envy her? As long as she never returns to the Lin family, this marriage will eventually fall to you. Only my precious daughter can be such a good match for you!"

Thinking of the prince's handsome face, Lin Xiuyao blushed and covered her face with her handkerchief, calling out "Mother" coquettishly.

At this moment, a plump old woman walked in, smiling. Her layers of fat could trap flies.

"This servant waited outside the city gate for a long time, but didn't see even a trace of the young lady! Madam was indeed right, knowing that the young lady, with her temperament, would never tolerate such an insult!"

Madam Lin sneered. She knew perfectly well what a stubborn and aloof Lin Qingwei was. It was best that she didn't want to come back; she felt disgusted just looking at Lin Qingwei's face!

Besides, there's no place for Lin Qingwei in this family anymore.

"Since she herself didn't want to come back, she can't blame anyone else. Go and report to the master so that he won't have to worry about Lin Qingwei's matter."

"Yes!"

Madam Lin breathed a sigh of relief, estimating that Lin Zhengwen should have finished his official business and returned home by then, so she instructed the servants to start preparing dinner.

Lin Zhengwen, who had been troubled by political affairs all day, looked quite exhausted. Just as he was about to take a sip of tea to moisten his throat, the carriage suddenly stopped, almost throwing him out.

He rubbed his temples, sighed deeply, lifted the curtain, and asked, "What happened?"

The servant pointed ahead and said, "Prince Duan just rode through the market, overturning many vendors' stalls and almost trampling someone to death. It's a mess up ahead. If you're in a hurry to get back to the manor, sir, we can take a detour."

Prince Duan was notoriously arrogant and domineering. However, with a mother who was a concubine and the emperor's favor, he became even more unscrupulous. This was not the first or second time that something like today had happened.

"Let's go check it out. If someone is really injured, how can we just stand by and do nothing?"

Lin Zhengwen's expression was very serious. He immediately got off the carriage and walked forward, but he didn't expect someone to be faster than him.

But why does that figure look so familiar?

Madam Shen sent her coachman to fetch a doctor to treat the injured man. Lin Qingwei and the others helped the innocent bystanders clean up their stalls, and many people wiped away tears to thank them for their kindness.

Of all the people coming and going, only they were willing to stop their carriages to help her.

An old woman, with tears in her eyes, took Lin Qingwei's hand and said, "Girl, thank you so much."

Lin Qingwei: "It was nothing, Mother-in-law, don't worry about it."

She smiled faintly, her eyes curving like a gentle spring breeze in March, captivating all who beheld her. Madam Shen looked at her, but couldn't help but sigh.

What a wonderful girl! How did she end up with such irresponsible parents?

Just then, someone walked up to her, their voice filled with surprise and disbelief: "A-Yun? When did you return to the capital?"

Madam Shen turned around and only then did she see the man behind her clearly. It was Lin Zhengwen.

Seeing his face, Madam Shen couldn't help but recall what happened more than twenty years ago. She couldn't even put on a good face, but considering that this man was Lin Qingwei's biological father, she held back from making sarcastic remarks.

Therefore, he simply nodded and didn't bother to say anything more to him.

Lin Zhengwen was a little embarrassed, but not angry. He quickly ordered his men to help the innocent people around him who were caught up in the incident to organize their stalls.

He had always had a good reputation among the people, and soon someone recognized him, followed by one thank-you after another.

"Lord Lin is kind-hearted and always helps us poor commoners. He is truly a virtuous and upright official!"

"Indeed! Not only Lord Lin, but everyone in the Lin family is a kind-hearted person! Madam Lin personally distributes porridge to relieve the people every year, and even Miss Lin often helps little beggars on the roadside!"

"I only knew that Miss Lin was exceptionally beautiful and talented, and was one of the most outstanding ladies from prominent families in the capital. I never expected her to be so kind-hearted!"

Hearing the voices of the people talking about it, Lin Zhengwen couldn't help but feel a sense of pride.

At this moment, someone said, "Why only mention the second young lady? Doesn't the Lin family also have an eldest young lady?"