When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1426 Jin Yue 27
Tan You knew she had misunderstood, but she didn't explain. Why bother explaining?
The group stood outside the main hall, watching from afar as the others offered incense and knelt in worship. Gu Yu muttered under her breath, "These wicked people actually dare to kneel before the Buddha. Aren't they afraid that the Buddha will come after them and settle scores?"

Tan You: "Many times, it's the wicked who live better lives. Expecting wicked people to suddenly develop a conscience is nothing but wishful thinking. The reason why wicked people turn over a new leaf is simply because they have been coerced and have become afraid."

As she spoke, she glanced meaningfully at Madam Wei, who lowered her head sheepishly. Was she a bad person? Madam Wei asked herself this question, yet she couldn't utter a single affirmative answer.

Cheng Qian stood quietly to one side. Although Tan You's words were harsh, they were indeed true. If it weren't for Tan You's influence, would Cheng Sui be living so comfortably now?
It's simply because she's more ruthless than us.

It's just a matter of the strong preying on the weak.

But this little monster is much more conscientious than I am. She takes excellent care of everyone around Lin Jinyue, truly embodying both ruthless methods and a compassionate heart.

Cheng Sui: "I thought only my aunt was unlucky last night, but I didn't expect my grandmother to be unlucky too. Sigh."

Tan You: "It's normal. They were together all day yesterday, so it's not surprising that Qi Shi got infected. As for Lin Yuan, he was purely implicated."

After paying their respects, Qi Shi, Lin Jinzhu, and Lin Yuan left the main hall. Seeing that Qi Shi and Lin Jinzhu had something to say to each other, Lin Yuan walked a little further away and stood outside the main hall with his hands behind his back.

The cold wind blew his robes, outlining his lean and muscular figure, giving him a somewhat otherworldly air.

Tan You: "Lin Yuan is indeed good-looking. Yun-ge, you must remember, the better-looking someone is, the worse they are."

"For example, the more books one reads, the lower one's moral character becomes."

Cheng Sui nodded: "Yun-ge'er knows, that's just how your father is."

Cheng Qian's lips twitched, and he finally gave a self-deprecating laugh: "I thank you for praising my looks."

Cheng Sui leaned closer to Tan You: "Mother, aren't we going to say hello to them?"

“There’s no need,” Tan You turned around. “Would it be pointless to go see them now and offer ourselves up to them?”

Cheng Sui immediately ran forward: "Then let's hurry back."

The group quickly left. Lin Yuan, standing outside the main hall, seemed to sense something, but he only saw the backs of the servants. Judging from their attire, Lin Yuan didn't recognize them at first.

Let's talk about Qi Shi and Lin Jinzhu.

Compared to Lin Jinzhu's disfigurement, Qi Shi only suffered two bites on her arm. The key point is that the powder was given to Lin Jinzhu by Cheng Sui, while Qi Shi only got some on her.

Even so, Qi was terrified.

Upon seeing the scars on Lin Jinzhu's face, Madam Qi was devastated. She gripped Lin Jinzhu's hand tightly: "This...this is disfigurement?"

Lin Jinzhu dared not cry anymore, and only gave a soft "hmm": "The doctor said that the Jade Complexion Cream in the palace is very effective at removing scars, but Pei Yun is only a seventh-rank official now... and my father's official position is not high either..."

Madam Qi's face darkened as she pondered the matter, finally thinking of Lin Jinyue: "Your sister, Lin Jinyue, married into the Zhenguo Duke's mansion. The Zhenguo Duke is a first-rank official; if he were to intervene..."

Lin Jinzhu had this idea; after learning of her disfigurement last night, she thought of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion. However, she couldn't do it herself, as she and Lin Jinyue had always been distant.

Now that she's in trouble, how can she be sure Lin Jinyue will help her without any suspicion? So, she still needs her own mother's help. With her parents' orders in place, would Lin Jinyue dare disobey?
On the way down the mountain, Tan You witnessed Lin Jinzhu and Qi Shi's scheme. She couldn't help but smile faintly: "Gu Yu, when you get back, tell them I'm sick, too sick to get out of bed, and I won't see anyone."

Gu Yu said instinctively, "Girl, don't curse yourself. May you live to be a hundred."

"May you live to be a hundred years old," Tan You chuckled softly, "Are you praying for me or cursing me?"

Gu Yu was not frightened: "This servant only hopes that everything will be well for you, Miss, and that you will be free from illness and disaster. This is my sincere wish."

Tan You was delighted, and when she was happy she liked to scatter money, so all the servants who had come with her today received a gold melon seed. Gu Yu happily accepted Tan You's purse, then looked at the maids and servants beside her: "We'll distribute them when we get to the manor."

The maids and servants who followed were all beaming with joy.

Cheng Sui didn't understand why Tan You was claiming illness and refusing visitors, but Cheng Qian was an adult, and he understood after a little thought.

"Will the Qi family come looking for you?"

Tan You tossed the walnut in her hand: "Hmm, you're Yun-ge'er's biological father, you have to sort things out for him."

Cheng Qian laughed angrily: "So now you remember I'm his biological father?"

Tan You chuckled: "If you weren't his father, would you still be sitting in front of me? Don't forget, the reason you're still alive and well is because you're still of some use."

Cheng Qian's anger was instantly extinguished; he understood the threat in Tan You's words. If he couldn't deal with the Lin family, he had no reason to live.

So I'm just a...tool?

Even though he was furious inside, Cheng Qian had no choice but to grit his teeth and get the job done. Who could understand the frustration he felt?
It was that brat Cheng Sui who administered the drug, he caused the trouble, and now he has to clean up the mess himself. Cheng Qian has been smug for 22 years, always the one dominating others.

Unexpectedly, his identity was reversed, and a noose was put around his neck. If he disobeyed even slightly, the other party would not show any mercy.

Cheng Qian grew angrier the more he thought about it, especially after returning to the Duke's mansion and Tan You feigning illness to avoid receiving guests, spending her time eating and drinking with her maids and servants at Qinglanggan. His anger reached its peak after that.

At this point, the Lin family servant who came to deliver the invitation was targeted with the wrath of the family.

Cheng Qian couldn't vent his anger on Tan You, nor could he give Cheng Sui the cold shoulder. But the Lin family—what was that? He had never liked the Lin family before, let alone now.

Cheng Qian had already vented all the anger he had suffered at Tan You's and Cheng Sui's hands on the Lin family.

The servant who came to deliver the invitation wasn't even allowed to enter the gate; he was stopped at the outside. As for what the servant said, Cheng Qian pretended not to hear anything and knew nothing at all.

Qi's visiting cards were sent time and again, but each time they failed to reach the Cheng family. Lin Jinzhu grew increasingly anxious; the wounds on her face had begun to scab over, and if she didn't receive the Jade Face Cream soon, wouldn't she be truly disfigured?
Madam Qi could no longer sit still. She tidied herself up and got into the carriage. If the visiting card couldn't be delivered, she would go in person. Could the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion possibly stop her?
Tan You already knew about Qi's movements from the beauty system. She smiled and beckoned Gu Yu: "The peaches are good today. Send one to Wei and tell her to turn Qi away."

"Let her do whatever she wants."

Gu Yu smiled, tucked the fresh peach into her sleeve, and carried a plate of pastries to Bailu Pavilion.

(End of this chapter)