Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1074: Clearing the relationship
It was a banquet with delicious food and rich snacks, and the servants were polite and attentive. Whether sincerely or out of courtesy, everyone praised Lin Jinyan, who hosted the banquet, to the skies. Some even used joking words to try to get Lin Jinyan home.

The old lady held Lin Jinyan's hand with a smile on her face, saying that she couldn't bear to part with such a caring and capable granddaughter, and wanted her to keep her by her side for a few more years.

The wives of officials are all shrewd people. When Lin Jinyan’s plan failed, she immediately started to inquire about Lin Jinan.

Although the old lady was a little soft-hearted and confused around her family, she was not stupid. She just said that she was too old to care about anything, and that her grandson's marriage was entirely up to Lin Siyuan, and she did not let the official's wife get any information out of him.

While the old lady went back to the yard to drink medicine and change clothes, Lin Jinyan glanced at Manju, who understood and left. A moment later, he came back with a food box.

"Miss, this is the gift that cousin Zhou just sent. She said she made it herself. Do you want to send it to Songmao Hall?"

Lin Jinyan, who was chatting and laughing with Princess Qin, had her smile faded visibly:
"Take it down and share it with Bai Zhi and the others. Grandmother has just gotten better. Don't get angry or it will get worse."

Seeing that Manjue hesitated to respond, Lin Jinyan was puzzled and asked:
"Is there anything else?"

Agate looked at everyone before speaking hesitantly:
"My cousin from the Zhou family has something to say... Ask the old lady not to be too angry. My cousin will be marrying into the Prince Jin's mansion soon. If there are any difficulties in the future, my cousin will never refuse."

After hearing this, Lin Jinyan's last trace of smile disappeared:

"Go and tell the people from the Zhou family that the Lin family has a clean family tradition and will not encounter any difficulties. Even if there are any, they cannot ask Princess Jin for help. Although she has lived in the Lin family for a few years, the Lin family has not taught her anything, so she dare not accept such a great favor."

Manju bowed and left. Bai Yiran gently coaxed Lin Jinyan:
"Don't be angry for her. No matter how strict the Lin family's family tradition is, it can't stop someone from climbing up the social ladder. The Lin family can control her words and actions, but they can't control her going back to her own home, nor can they control the Zhou family's affairs. What happens to her in the Zhou family is naturally not the fault of the Lin family."

When the officials' wives heard this, they knew that these words were meant for them. Otherwise, why would the Lin family, who were the most polite, allow their maid to talk about such private matters in front of others?
The Lin family's attitude is nothing more than an attempt to distance themselves from Zhou Yuexue and to distance themselves from Zhou Yuexue's misconduct, which has nothing to do with the Lin family.

Yue Mingzhu didn't have a good impression of Zhou Yuexue, her former love rival. Thinking back to the day when Zhou Yuexue suddenly felt unwell and vomited continuously when she came to the Lin residence, Lin Jinyan said when she sent her away that she was afraid that she would not want to come again in the future.

I already have a good impression of Lin Jinyan, so I naturally can't bear to see her being implicated by the indecent Zhou Yuexue:
"What the General's wife said is true. If Miss Zhou really remembered the old lady's kindness, there are some things she would not do. Fortunately, the incident happened in the Zhou family. If it happened in the Lin family, given Jinyan and Wanrong's personalities, they would probably be forced to jump into the river."

Feng Siyao was about to speak up to help Lin Jinyan, but was interrupted by Yue Mingzhu. She looked at Yue Mingzhu with satisfaction, and Tong Meng, Wang Huizhao and others echoed a few words.

The wives of officials also expressed their indignation one after another and tried to clear the Lin sisters from Zhou Yuexue's affair without matchmaking.

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Lin Jinyan stood up with Lin Wanrong, bowed to everyone with gratitude, and put an end to the matter through the mouths of Princess Qin and these officials' wives.