When the female supporting role has a beauty system

Chapter 1440 Jin Yue 41
Lin Miao understood this principle perfectly well.
He frowned: "But living in the capital is not easy. I was able to study under a famous teacher before, only because of my grandfather. Now that my grandfather is gone, how long can my teacher protect me?"

"Human relationships should be used wisely. I have now returned to Jiangnan and will devote myself to my studies for a few years. It will be better to visit my teacher again when I take the imperial examination in the future than to just show up in front of him every day now."

"With Grandfather gone, Grandmother and Mother have no one to protect their estate and shops in the capital. We can't keep these things, so we might as well get rid of them as soon as possible."

Li didn't want to leave. Her family was from the capital, and she was extremely unwilling to return to Jiangnan.

Her mind raced, and she actually came up with a reason: "Lin Miao, your maternal grandfather's family has a clan school, and your uncle is also an official in the court. You can go to your maternal grandfather's family to study. With your uncle and your cousins ​​looking after you, your life won't be bad."

Lin Miao refused: "I still want to go back to Jiangnan."

He paused for a moment, then said, "My father passed away in his prime, and my grandfather has struggled to support the family all these years, all for the sake of the Lin family's legacy. I have inherited the wishes of my grandfather and father, and I am determined to carry forward the Lin family's glory."

“If I go to my maternal grandfather’s house, I will be letting down my grandfather’s hard work over the years.”

He looked up at Madam Li and said, “Mother, I understand that you don’t want to leave the capital. I can have Grandmother give you a letter of divorce… You’ve suffered so much these years, staying by my side and the Lin family’s side.”

"Lin Miao!" Madam Qi was anxious. If Madam Li were to return to the capital, the Lin family would have even less support.

Is Lin Miao confused?

Lin Miao was perfectly clear-headed. He was using a strategy of retreat to advance; a man showing weakness at the right time is far more effective than using force.

This was what his grandfather told him, and now he's using that same method on his own mother.

As expected, Li fell into the trap, caught between her own son and her maternal family.

Which side should I choose?
Qi noticed her hesitation and began to press further: "Lin Miao has always been clever and quick-witted, and he is very talented in his studies. Now that his grandfather has passed away, he has to observe three years of mourning, which is the perfect time for him to focus on his studies."

"I don't object to your wanting to leave the Lin family, but perhaps you can't wait another three years?"

“If you leave now, people will only say that the Lin family’s daughter can only share the good times, not the bad.”

Li was indeed put on hold by the last sentence, and she hesitated. Lin Miao's lips curled up slightly, and he made his final move: "Mother, why don't Grandmother and I return to our ancestral home in Jiangnan? The Lin family mansion will still be preserved, and you can continue living in the capital?"

"This way, it will be easier for you to visit your maternal grandfather's house more often, and it will also save the two elders from worrying about you."

Li thought of her maternal family. They spoke well of her, but did she not understand their true character? The Lin family was now commoners, but within the Lin family, she only had Qi as her legitimate elder.

If she doesn't go back to her parents' home, her parents' home will still be her source of support, and Madam Qi won't dare to criticize her.

But if she goes back to her parents' home, her parents and elder brother and sister-in-law will definitely not let her stay there for long. They will eventually marry her off again. What kind of person will she meet then?

After much deliberation, Madam Li relented: "My mother and I will accompany you back to Jiangnan."

It just goes to show that nobody's a fool; everyone knows what's best for them.

After seeing Li off, Qi pulled at her handkerchief and said, "If it were the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion... Lin Jinyue would be truly useless, unable to even control a wicked mother-in-law."

Lin Miao said softly, "She's not close to her family anyway, it's already good enough that she didn't kick them when they were down."

Qi Shi felt increasingly uneasy: "My poor Zhu'er, she has been so sick since giving birth all these years that she can't even get out of bed, and she can't even mourn her father's death."

Lin Miao thought more deeply: "It's rather strange that my aunt has been bedridden for so many years. My grandfather found it odd, but after investigating, he couldn't find any information." Madam Qi twisted her handkerchief: "Your grandfather told me, but the Pei family is a powerful and influential family. How could we possibly understand the methods of such a family?"

"Zhu'er, what will she do after we leave the capital?"

The Pei family.

A heavy medicinal smell filled the main courtyard, and the mosquito nets were lowered, making it impossible to see the figures inside.

Lin Jinzhu huddled in the blankets, feeling no warmth whatsoever. She was waiting for someone—Pei Yun, her husband.

To maintain the facade of a loving couple, Pei Yun would visit her in the main courtyard every day. Each visit would last about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, but he never stayed overnight in the main courtyard.

Ever since she had a postpartum hemorrhage.

He did not take concubines, nor did he have any mistresses, nor did he go out to seek pleasure with other women. He was like a stone, and his wife was dispensable to him.

Lin Jinzhu stared at the moon-white mosquito net, and the more she looked, the more dizzy she felt. She felt that the mosquito net was pale and unsettling.

She was unaware of Lin Yuan's death at that moment. Pei Yun had blocked all the news and prevented the maid from saying anything in front of her.

Lin Jinzhu recognized the sound of footsteps approaching. The two sets of hurried footsteps in front must be maids; their steps were light and quick.

Pei Yun was ahead, his steps steady and unhurried, as if nothing could disturb his mind.

Cuizhu pushed open the door, bringing with her a gust of cool air. She quickly closed the door: "Madam, the master has come to see you."

Lin Jinzhu seemed to have regained some strength. She lifted a corner of the curtain and glanced at Pei Yun's side: "Where are the children?"

Pei Yun's expression remained unchanged, like that of a mannequin: "It's freezing cold. The children will inevitably bring some chill with them when they come in from outside. It wouldn't be good if they bumped into you."

"I'll have the children come to see you when the weather gets warmer."

Lin Jinzhu gripped the curtain tightly. Here he comes again. Everything he says is for her own good, but is she really alright?
Not only did she not recover, her health deteriorated day by day. Lin Jinzhu knew that Pei Yun was behind it, but she had no evidence because he had quietly replaced all the people around her.

But her own family is weak, and she is now too sick to get out of bed. What can she do?
Lin Jinzhu gritted her teeth in hatred, but on the surface she still had to be polite to Pei Yun: "It's better if they don't come. I'm afraid they'll be frightened by my current state."

Pei Yun's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction. After watching Lin Jinzhu finish her medicine, he said a few more indifferent words before instructing the servants: "Take good care of Madam. If anything goes wrong, report it immediately."

Lin Jinzhu watched Pei Yun's retreating figure, her eyes filled with despair. Her own life was already on a countdown, but what about her two children? What would become of them?
If there truly are gods in this world, please bless my children... I am willing to give everything I have...

Lin Jinzhu stared wide-eyed at the moon-white mosquito net above her head, her heart filled with pleading.

Tan You, who was playing chess, suddenly paused. Such a strong willpower was quite rare.

Who is it?

With a slight thought, Tan You appeared in Lin Jinzhu's bedroom.

She appeared silently, without even showing herself to anyone. Yet, seemingly a dying woman, Lin Jinzhu actually saw Tan You.