Chapter 72 "Excessive"

Lin Yannan returned to Moyuan Pavilion and handed the horse over to the caretaker.

“小姐，听说你骑马回来的？”檀云看小姐吃面，忍不住好奇心打听起来。

"What's so strange about that? I learned to ride a horse when I was seven."

“不是，奴婢的意思是……马从哪来的？”

Jin Xin came in and knocked on Tan Yun's head.

Tan Yun felt pain: "Why did you hit me?"

"The young lady will naturally tell us what we need to know, why do you ask so many questions?"

Lin Yannan deeply agrees: "Tanyun, you should learn from Jinxin in this aspect."

Ever since Muyuan Pavilion gained independence, Jinxin has grown rapidly and now she looks a bit like a senior maid.

Tanyun pouted and reluctantly said: "I got it."

After careful consideration, Lin Yannan said seriously, "Both of you have been with me since we were little, and you are the closest and most trustworthy people to me. Now that Moyuan Pavilion is independent, it has indeed reduced a lot of trouble. However, we cannot be careless. I have many external matters to attend to, and there are always things at home that I can't handle. I need you to take care of them for me. So, both of you need to be cautious and act prudently in everything. If you don't understand something, ask Aunt Li. Aunt Li is getting old and won't be able to help us for many more years, so you should quickly learn Aunt Li's skills. You will both be of great use in the future."

Jin Xin has already realized this, but Tan Yun is still a bit restless. So Lin Yannan has to explain it to her. As for whether they listen or not, it is their own business. If they can be of great use, she will definitely promote them. If they are not suitable for important positions, she will help them find a good marriage when the time comes, to marry someone decent.

锦心神色一凛：“小姐，奴婢会好好学的。”

“奴婢也会好好学。”檀云也赶紧表态。

Lin Yannan smiled contentedly, finished the last bite of noodles and said, "I'm going to Han Cui Pavilion now."

“小姐，别忘了跟三夫人说您去收药材。”锦心提醒。

"I know."

上午三婶又命人来找她，而且据檀云打听，二老爷和三老爷从六部里赶回来，又着急忙慌地出去了。林晏晏猜想应该是朱家那边出了事。

In Hancui Pavilion, Mrs. Zhou was sitting there sighing. When Lin Yannan entered, she sent the servants away and held Yannan's hand, sighing endlessly. "Yannan, I never expected that the Duke of Jinguo's residence would do such a despicable thing. Zhenzhen was married not to Zhu Ziyu, but to the fifth son, Zhu Ziqiao. They already consummated the marriage last night. This morning, Silver Hong returned with the news that Zhenzhen failed in her suicide attempt and is now being watched by someone. Your grandmother and your second aunt fainted upon hearing the news. Ah...I already felt that something was off when the fifth son came to welcome the bride yesterday, but I never imagined they would go to such extremes." Translated content:

林晏晏也有点被惊到，昨日李妈那么说，她认为这个可能性不大，一来，毕竟是皇上下的金口，二来朱子玉是真的喜欢林蓁蓁，三来，朱家要真这么做，对朱家又有什么好处？她觉得朱家可能就是心里不舒服让侯府也膈应膈应，给点下马威，没想到真被李妈给说中了。

"What about Second Uncle? Isn't he going to seek revenge from the Zhu family?"

“能不去吗？这事儿传出去，咱们侯府可就成了全京城最大的笑话，你三叔已经陪着你二叔去朱家了，都一个多时辰了还没回来，不过生米煮既已成熟饭，去理论又有什么用？”周氏叹气。

Although she doesn't like the people from the second branch, Lin Zhenzhen was not only avenging the second branch's reputation, but also the entire Ding'an Marquis Manor's reputation, as she was being bullied. It is natural for her to feel indignant.

"Is it considered a marriage scam for the Zhu family?"

"Yes, it is a scam. Initially, they proposed to the mother of the fifth young master, welcomed the bride with the fifth young master, and performed the wedding ceremony with the fifth young master. In terms of reason, they could just say that we misunderstood them. What can we do about it?" Reply: It seems like the Zhu family deceived someone into a marriage by pretending to be the fifth young master. The speaker acknowledges that according to customs, it would be difficult to hold them accountable for their actions.

“那庚帖呢？”

周氏连声叹气：“当初朱家拿来的庚帖上就写了生辰八字，谁也没留意，都没想到这是个圈套，皇上下令完婚，谁能想到有假呀？”

“朱家欺人太甚。”林晏晏也觉得挺窝火，林蓁蓁嫁过去，过的好与不好，她不关心，可朱家这么堂而皇之的打林家的脸就过分了，她也是林家的女儿，以后人家说起来你们林家的小姐被骗婚，她脸上也无光，所有林家的女儿将来都会被人看轻了去。

"Zheng Zheng, do you think Aunt San has bad luck? Ever since I took charge, nothing has gone smoothly in the household." Mrs. Zhou began to doubt herself.

Lin Yannan was puzzled. What kind of logic is this with Aunt San?

“这跟三婶有什么关系？该懊恼的是当初支持林蓁蓁和朱子玉的人。”

当初林蓁蓁抢朱子玉抢的多么理直气壮啊！姚氏更是处心积虑害她，祖母装聋作哑乐见其成……当然，这其中有她一份功劳，舆论是她引导的，但她是为了自救，她要不先出手，万劫不复的人就是她了。

If we talk about Zhu Ziyu, he is truly despicable, even more despicable than tofu residue. One moment he passionately swears love, the next moment he pushes his beloved into a pit of fire.

Zhou Shi couldn't help but sigh, "Thank goodness you broke off the engagement with Zhu Ziyu. Whoever marries into a family like his will be unlucky."

"Master has returned..." voices of servants can be heard from outside.

Mrs. Zhou hurriedly stood up to welcome, only to see Uncle Lin coming in with a gloomy face.

Lin Yanyan knelt down and greeted, "Third Uncle."

Lin Shuqi: "Yanyan, are you here?"

"Master, how did the discussion go?"

林叔齐往凳子上一坐，未开口先叹气：“还能怎么样？难道要承认自家闺女被骗婚吗？二哥丢不起这张脸，再说了，问题还是出在自己家，我们才知道之前二嫂让刘妈到处放话，说朱子玉对蓁蓁纠缠不休，蓁蓁对他根本无意，咱们碍着国公府的面子不好说太难听的话。”

"Oh my god! Is this for real?" The Zhou family was shocked. Has Yao lost her mind? How could she do something so stupid? This will completely ruin her own daughter.

Lin Yannan just learned about the twists and turns in this matter. It seems that Yao's family is afraid and wants to distance themselves from the responsibility upon hearing that Second Uncle has been accused by the imperial censor.

In Lin Shuqi's heart, he feels suppressed: "I did hear such rumors before, and there were people who came to confirm it with me. I only said that I don't know about the Second House's affairs. Now that Liu Mama is already dead, there is no evidence. We can only begrudgingly accept this loss."

“那蓁蓁以后的日子就难过了。”周氏道。

“好过难过，那都是自己选的。”林叔齐看了眼林晏晏。想当初晏晏提出退婚，他还替晏晏惋惜来着，现在想想，晏晏此举明智。

Where is Second Brother?

Naturally, he has returned to the Mingxiang Garden.

Suddenly, Zhou Shi thought of something: "Will Second Brother have feelings for Second Sister-in-law..."

Lin Shu sighed and said: "Second Brother is now even capable of such heartlessness."

“那你得赶紧去劝劝啊！”

“劝什么劝？那是二嫂该受的，我才懒得去劝，快给我倒杯茶，憋了一肚子火，降降火气。”