Chapter 243 - Chapter 243: An Unforeseen Change in Lin Mansion
Chapter 243: An Unforeseen Change in Lin Mansion
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“Yao Er, what should we do? Your father has been imprisoned, and now we have nothing left.”
“Yao Er, why don’t you go and plead with Prince Qing? You are his concubine in name. If you ask him, he will surely help.”
“Mother, the decree was issued by the Emperor. Even if it’s the prince, he might not be able to do much.”
At this time, Lin Mengyao would definitely not go to Xiao Junhao. The Lin family is no longer reliable, and in the future, the only one she could rely on is the Qing Mansion.
At this moment, a commotion reached Lin Mengyao’s ears.
“Kill her, the traitor! We provided foods for you, clothed and fed you, yet you dare do this…”
“Yes, beat her up. If it weren’t for her, we wouldn’t be kicked out.”
Following the noise, Lin Mengyao looked over.
It turned out that people from the second house were beating and berating Lin Mengxin.
Lin Mengxin had been dragged from her bed, and her eyes were filled with terror.
“You all, please stop…”
A haggard-faced woman shielded Lin Mengxin, tears filling her eyes. She was Aunt Lin, a mere concubine and couldn’t do much.
“Aunt?”
This was not the first time Lin Mengxin had been beaten by these people, so she was not particularly bothered.
As long as she could help Brother Xingchen, even if she was abused by these people, she did not care.
But seeing Madam Lin defending her, tears filled her eyes.
“Father?”
At this time, Lin Mengxin couldn’t help but look towards her father.
But Lord Lin was a mere illegitimate son of the Lin family and naturally wouldn’t defend his illegitimate daughter. Hearing Lin Mengxin’s words, he coldly said, “As a member of the Lin family, you betray our trust, you…”
“Father, Brother Xingchen is also a member of the Lin family. This has always been his home.”
Without waiting for her father to finish, Lin Mengxin interrupted him.
Upon hearing this, Lord Lin’s eyes were filled with anger. He glared at Lin Mengxin, saying, “You dare to speak.”
As he spoke, he raised his hand, intending to slap Lin Mengxin.
Lin Mengxin closed her eyes in fear. However, the anticipated pain didn’t come. She opened her eyes.
She saw Lin Xingchen standing in front of her.
“Brother Xingchen?”
“What are you doing?” Lin Xingchen’s hand tightly gripped Lord Lin’s wrist. Hearing Lin Mengxin’s voice, he forcefully flung him away,
As Lin Xingchen’s words fell, the soldiers behind him immediately stepped forward.
These soldiers were the ones who had once been bandits with Lin Xingchen. All of them were also members of the Lin family.
Now, looking at those who had wronged their master, anger filled each of their eyes.
People from the Lin family’s main house and the third house were directly pushed away.
“Are you alright?”
Getting Lin Mengxin up from the ground, Lin Xingchen spoke softly.
“I’m fine.”
A smile covered Lin Mengxin’s face.
“Xingchen, it’s good to see you still alive.”
At this moment, Lin Mengyao walked up to Lin Xingchen.
Looking at this so-called cousin, Lin Xingchen’s eyes were cold.” I’m sorry to disappointed you.”
Lin Mengyao’s expression stiffened, but she still maintained a smile, saying, “Xingchen, we’re all family, you…”
“From the moment I was expelled from the Lin family, Lin Ruhai seized everything that belonged to my father, we were no longer family.”
“So, please leave immediately!”
“Xingchen, must you be so heartless?”
Houses in the capital are astronomically expensive. Aside from this mansion, the Lin family’s other properties are all in the countryside. Moreover, at this moment, even if they wanted to buy another house, they have no money.
But as long as they’re in the Lin mansion, they still consider themselves members of the Lin family.
Regarding Lin Ruhai’s actions, Lin Mengyao wasn’t particularly upset. However, in a month, she’s set to marry into the Qing Mansion. She must stayed here.
Upon hearing Lin Mengyao’s words, Lin Xingchen responded with a light chuckle.
While there was a smile on his face, Lin Xingchen’s eyes did not show the slightest hint of mirth. Looking at Lin Mengyao, he whispered, “Cousin Meng, while others may not see your true colors, do you think I don’t?”
“Before I change my mind, it’s best you took your belongings and leave peacefully. Otherwise, I’ll ensure you leave everything behind, not even a single thread.”
“After all, these things belonged to my father, didn’t they?”
“You…”
“Xingchen, could it be that you have some misunderstanding about me?”
Anger flashed in Lin Mengyao’s eyes, but thinking of her own intentions, she forced herself to suppress it, squeezing out a smile for Lin Xingchen.
Lin Xingchen’s patience had run out. Looking at Lin Mengyao, he bluntly asked, “Cousin Meng, did Xue Er really drown herself?”
Her face turned pale at his simple question.
The mocking look in Lin Xingchen’s eyes deepened.
In his youth, Lin Xingchen had been very fond to Lin Mengyao.
Until he witnessed this ‘nice’ cousin unblinkingly push a young maid into a river. That’s when he realized how naive he had been.
Back then, Lin Mengyao was only eight years old. Her reason for such cruelty? The maid was more beautiful than her.
It was winter. The young maid was pushed into the river and was quickly consumed by the icy water.
Lin Mengyao stood by the riverbank, watching Xue Er drown, even wearing a smile.
That scene left a deep scar in Lin Xingchen’s heart.
“Other than Xin Xin and Aunt Lin, expel everyone from the mansion.”
“Yes.”
With Lin Xingchen’s order, everyone in the Lin mansion was driven out.
Outside the Lin mansion gates.
“Eldest Miss, it seems like they are from the Lin Mansion.”
Jiang Peihuan and Xiao Nanye were sitting in a carriage. They had just left the city after distributing porridge. The snow outside was getting heavier, and Xiao Nanye didn’t allow Jiang Peihuan to ride a horse, hence they took the carriage.
They had just started when the carriage was halted.
Ye Xiao’s voice came from outside. Jiang Peihuan couldn’t help but lift the curtain.
She happened to see Lin Mengyao coming out with her luggage.
Both of them looked at each others.
When their eyes met, Lin Mengyao’s eyes were filled with complicated emotions.
She had always compared herself to Jiang Peihuan, always thinking that one day she’d look down upon her.
However, she noticed that the gap between them seemed to grow wider.
Lin Mengyao even saw Xiao Nanye, who stood above everyone else but under one, the imperial uncle, handing Jiang Peihuan a cup of water with such gentleness.
“Be careful of the cold!”