Chapter 266: Chapter 266

According to Lin Xiaoyue’s request, Su Qing had someone investigate Wen Wan, but the final result was, no clue at all.

Just like when Su Xiang had someone investigate Su Yaoqi’s "person of interest", Su Qing’s subordinates didn’t get any background information on Wen Wan.

In the male-dominated era, a woman’s name was generally not revealed, at most, she was referred to by her husband’s surname as Mrs. So-and-so or Madam So-and-so.

So even if they knew the person was called Wen Wan, if someone was determined not to let her be exposed, others would find it difficult to associate her with being Song Wei’s wife.

And it was the Hidden Guard left by Fanghua who was stopping Su Qing’s investigation.

This kind of thing was not something they were doing for the first time.

Back when Fanghua was the Eldest Princess, such a task was already assigned, to prevent anyone from inquiring about Wen Wan’s whereabouts, including the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

Stopping anyone from inquiring was, in fact, a form of protection; it’s just that for some unknown reason, the Eldest Princess never inquired about that little girl’s affairs, even though they had lots of intelligence on Wen Wan.

Unable to gather information on Wen Wan, Su Qing felt the person must have strong backing. He didn’t inform Lin Xiaoyue immediately, planning to investigate for a while longer to see exactly who that little woman was.

A few days later, the women arranged to pick people up from the Lin Family returned, bringing back not only the twin sisters Lin An’an and Lin Jingjing but also Lin Xiaoyue’s illegitimate sister Lin Xiaorou, who had originally eloped with her lover.

Lin Xiaoyue heard that the girls had arrived and personally went to greet them at the front gate. She was a bit surprised to see Lin Xiaorou and asked her, "Why did you come?"

Lin An’an wanted to say that her cousin had insistently come along, but Lin Xiaorou interrupted, looking at Lin Xiaoyue with a soft and pitiable expression, "It’s all my fault for running away back then, leaving the family, causing you to marry on my behalf. You being cross with me now is indeed justified."

Beside them, Lin An’an rolled her eyes.

Wasn’t she the one who refused to marry the child of a concubine to death before? But ended up getting dumped and returning home in disgrace, and now she shamelessly came crying to apologize to the old lady, saying she wanted to come to the Capital to kneel and apologize to her cousin.

As far as she’s concerned, this woman isn’t here to apologize; she’s clearly shamelessly trying to start over now that her cousin’s husband has made a name for himself!

Back in those years when Lin Xiaoyue was at home, she was quite naive and was often deceived by Lin Xiaorou’s "weak and wronged" pathetic look.

When she first got married, the family hadn’t been divided, and everyone squeezed into the big house, she had seen far more disgusting concubines and mistresses than Lin Xiaorou, and now seeing that her illegitimate sister is using the same old tricks, Lin Xiaoyue instantly felt this person lacks ambition.

Even if one wants to be a bitch, shouldn’t one strive to improve a bit?

With Lin Xiaorou being , in the Su Family Mansion, she wouldn’t even survive one night. The latest_epɪ_sodes are on_the 𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭·𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮·𝙣𝙚𝙩

Seeing Lin Xiaoyue not speaking, Lin Xiaorou began to cry with her voice choked, "Big sister’s silence means I must have hit the mark."

After she finished, she stepped back two steps and knelt straight in front of Lin Xiaoyue, wiping her tears while saying, "I did things I shouldn’t have done before, but now I’ve realized my mistakes. Big sister, please forgive me this one time. From now on, I am willing to serve you like a cow or horse."

Currently standing outside the big door, with neighbors left and right watching, Lin Xiaorou kneels before her, the intention is obvious.

Lin An’an was furious, "Second cousin, what are you doing? Trying to embarrass big sister in front of everyone?"

Lin Jingjing pulled her, whispering, "Don’t speak too much, see how big sister responds."

Lin An’an stomped her foot, "I’m just so annoyed, she, being a cast-off, who does she think she is!"

The old lady already said, the matter of becoming the concubine of cousin-in-law can only fall to the two of them, who knew that shameless Lin Xiaorou would suddenly come over, especially acting so melodramatic as soon as she arrived, it’s utterly nauseating!

Lin Xiaoyue glanced at Lin Xiaorou kneeling on the ground, then looked around at the neighbors pointing and staring, if it had been a few years ago, she’d certainly throw a big fit and then angrily cursed Lin Xiaorou, falling right into her trap.

But now, it’s not the same.

Without asking Lin Xiaorou to get up, Lin Xiaoyue raised her voice, "It’s often said that elder brothers are like fathers, and elder sisters are like mothers. Now that we are in the Capital, your birth mother isn’t here, and you’ve done wrong, as your elder sister, I cannot shield you endlessly. Spoiling someone too much is like harming them, the same applies among siblings. Since you are truly repentant, I won’t punish you severely, just kneel here for two hours! As for you saying you’ll serve me like a cow or horse, that’s unnecessary, we are from an official family, you can’t lead cows and horses through the front gate, in case they mess the place with dung, it would be disgusting."

The surrounding neighbors: "..."

Lin An’an couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter.

Eldest cousin’s words, brilliant, absolutely brilliant! Let’s see if this shameless woman will still put on airs!

Even Lin Jingjing, usually the most sensible, covered her mouth with a handkerchief.

Lin Xiaorou had not expected Lin Xiaoyue to have changed so much from a few years ago, rendering her old tactics ineffective. She immediately shifted strategies, and from her kneeling position, kowtowed to Lin Xiaoyue. Though her voice was soft, it was still audible to the surrounding curious neighbors, "I’ve traveled a long way, and being forgiven with just two hours of kneeling is a huge mercy. I thank you for your great magnanimity, sister."

Lin An’an’s grin quickly vanished, pointing at Lin Xiaorou, berating, "This is not our Lin Family, it’s cousin-in-law’s mansion, have some decency!"

Lin Xiaorou completely ignored Lin An’an’s accusations, as she wasn’t her target. Besides, Lin An’an was the type who, when she opened her mouth, only revealed her lack of wits, she didn’t need to waste time with her, she’d just end up outsmarting herself. On the contrary, Lin Xiaoyue wasn’t as easily manipulated as before, so she needed to quickly find a way for herself to rightfully remain at the Martial Champion Mansion.

In response to Lin Xiaorou’s "pressing aggression," Lin Xiaoyue instead remained calm, "We are all sisters, saying thanks is too formal."

Such a response was completely unexpected for Lin Xiaorou, and she was left fuming, her face darkening for a long time without being able to utter a word.