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

The conversation abruptly stopped. "Right, why are they always talking about the second young lady? What about the eldest young lady of the Lin family?" Everyone exchanged bewildered glances.

"I heard that the eldest daughter of the Lin family was raised on the estate since she was a child."

"Why?"

The common people have always been quite interested in the affairs of noble families and their homes. When there is gossip to be heard, they naturally all gather around, craning their necks so as not to miss a single word.

"Because Miss Lin is disrespectful to her elders, often talks back to Madam Lin, and almost strangled her own sister! Such a mischievous character certainly needs to be properly disciplined!"

"Good heavens! I never imagined Miss Lin would be such a vicious person. The farther away she is, the better! We mustn't let her bring disaster to the entire Lin family!"

At this moment, Lin Zhengwen's face was already very ugly, but he couldn't stop others from talking, because even he himself couldn't refute that Lin Qingwei had indeed done such a thing.

If it weren't for that incident, how could he have been willing to send his wife and their first child to be raised on the estate?

Whenever he saw Yao'er's frail and sickly appearance, he felt extremely distressed, which made him even angrier at Lin Qingwei's actions back then.

"Are you just going to stand by and watch others talk about your child like this?" Madam Shen couldn't help but ask.

How could any parent bear to do that? He's truly heartless!

Lin Zhengwen sighed and said, "She did something wrong, so she has to pay the price. What can I do? She deserves to be criticized by others!"

"Really? I don't believe she's that kind of person. Don't let your blindness cloud your judgment and make you a fool!" Madam Shen said without any mercy.

Lin Zhengwen was very puzzled as to why Madam Shen was so biased towards Lin Qingwei. Could it be that she was still angry about what happened back then, and was deliberately contradicting him at every turn?

If Madam Shen knew his thoughts, she would probably laugh herself to death.

At this moment, a girl walked over, first bowed to Madam Shen, then smiled at Lin Zhengwen with narrowed eyes and sweetly called out, "Father."

Like a cunning little fox, with a hint of ill intent.

To put it bluntly, she did it on purpose. She deliberately exposed her identity when everyone was scorning Lin Qingwei, and then appeared in front of the praised Lord Lin with a smile.

Isn't this terrifying? If she were Lin Zhengwen, she would be scared to death right now!

Let her drop of pitch-black ink stain the entire Lin mansion! Don't they all pride themselves on being kind and innocent? Even when facing Lin Qingwei, will they still act this way?

As soon as the clear and loud voice rang out, everyone fell silent and looked directly at Lin Qingwei and Lin Zhengwen.

Lin Qingwei rushed forward, seemingly overjoyed and crying, exclaiming, "Father! I'm back!"

Lin Zhengwen frowned, shouted sternly, and took a big step back: "Don't you dare call me that. I am not your father."

Where did this brat come from, daring to make connections with people in the street! He only has two daughters! One is being raised peacefully in the Lin family, and the other is throwing a tantrum and refusing to return to the capital. How could this person in front of him possibly be his daughter?

It doesn't look like it! It must be an imposter!

"Ha!" Madam Shen couldn't help but sneer. "You're really blind. Can't you tell that this is the eldest daughter you heartlessly sent to the estate? It seems you haven't even glanced at her all these years, so when she's standing right in front of you, perfectly fine, you actually say she's not her father!"

Before Lin Zhengwen could speak in his defense, Lin Qingwei, looking deeply hurt, began to sob.

"Although my father has never visited me or sent anyone to see me all these years, I have never dared to blame him for his heartlessness and cold-bloodedness. Even this time, when my mother sent people to humiliate me in a dirty cowshed cart, I dared not take it to heart."

I rushed on my way, thinking only that I could see my father once I got back to the capital. Knowing that my father and mother had always favored my frail second sister, I didn't dare to hope that they would even glance at me.

You can say I disrespect my elders if you want, and I'll accept it even if you say I hurt my second sister. I'll be content if my parents remember me during holidays.

My daughter and Madam Shen encountered bandits on the road and barely escaped with their lives to return to the capital. All I wanted was to see you, Father, but you said I wasn't your daughter!

She cried so hard that passersby couldn't bear to hear her. In addition, she had a very deceptive face; she looked pitiful enough with just a slight frown.

Lin Zhengwen's head was buzzing. Hadn't a servant just reported that Lin Qingwei refused to return to the capital because her carriage wasn't luxurious enough? What was this "cowshed carriage" all about? Who was this person in front of him? Was she telling the truth?

Inside the Lin residence, Madam Lin, who had just finished setting out a meal, looked out the door with a pleasant expression, wondering if Lin Zhengwen would be back soon.

He might still be angry about Lin Qingwei when he gets back. I'll comfort him with a few kind words then and get this over with as soon as possible so we can go back to our old lives!

Those who shouldn't come back should never come back! That would be for the best!

"Madam! Something terrible has happened!!" Lian'er rushed in, panting. "Something terrible has happened, Madam! Something terrible has happened!"

Hearing these unlucky words, Madam Lin's face darkened: "What's wrong with it! Don't talk nonsense! It's bad luck!"

"Really! Madam! You should go to Yongning Street and take a look! There's someone who appeared out of nowhere impersonating the young lady!"

Madam Lin burst out laughing: "Of all people to impersonate, why impersonate Lin Qingwei? Trying to curry favor with the Lin family without even doing your research first! Come on! Let's go see!"

Pei Zhaoan sat in a teahouse not far away, watching the show with great interest, while Xia An was getting anxious.

"What is Miss Yun doing? What if she is found out to be an imposter? How can she prove her identity? Is she just going to rely on her words? Who would believe her? It would be better to stick to the original plan and have Chunqi impersonate Miss Lin and infiltrate the Lin residence!"

Pei Zhaoan withdrew his smiling gaze and gave Xia An a cold look: "What Miss Yun? If you say the wrong thing again, go and get ten lashes."

Xia An immediately covered her mouth and shook her head frantically to show that she wouldn't do it again!

As more and more people gathered around to watch the spectacle, Lin Zhengwen broke out in a cold sweat.

If this matter isn't handled properly, it might even reach His Majesty's ears! But looking at this girl in front of me, she doesn't seem like his child at all...

It's definitely a fake, no doubt about it!

He deliberately softened his voice and said, "Girl, have you encountered some difficulties and want to ask me for help? If so, just tell me directly, and I will do my best to help you. It's not right for you to try to build relationships with people like this."

"Father! You are my father! I didn't try to claim any connection!" Lin Qingwei turned to look at Madam Shen anxiously.

Madam Shen immediately spoke up: "That's right! She is indeed your daughter, Lin Qingwei!"