Lin Tingwan's eyes flickered slightly, but he did not move.

Old Mrs. Lin gave birth to three sons, but Lin Mingqian was the most capable. He was promoted to the rank of General of the Cavalry when he was over 40 years old and revitalized the entire Lin family. But even so, Old Mrs. Lin's favorite was her youngest son who died fifteen years ago.

When the late emperor was still alive, there was a palace coup. Lin Mingqian rushed back from the border and went straight into the palace to protect the emperor. The late emperor remembered his meritorious service in protecting the emperor. It happened that Mrs. Lin gave birth to Lin Tingwan at that time.

The late emperor then issued an edict to marry Lin Tingwan and Pei Yanli, two infants who were still in their cradles.

It's just that the old lady's third son died in the palace coup. The old lady thought that it was because Lin Tingwan killed her youngest son, and that Lin Tingwan was using Lin Yuntao's corpse to get engaged to the emperor's grandson, so she never had a good face towards her.

Lin Tingwan has been with Lin Mingqian in Liangzhou these years and has not had many opportunities to meet the old lady, but she was always respectful every time and did whatever the old lady said. But today she did not move.

Old Madam Lin was furious, her eyes widened, and she turned to look at Lin Mingqian, "Back then I told you not to marry Song Yingyue, but you refused to listen. Now look at this money-losing thing she gave birth to!"

Lin Tangning stood up quickly, walked slowly behind Old Madam Lin, and patted her on the back gently, "Grandma, don't be angry. My cousin may have stayed in Liangzhou for too long and doesn't understand the rules of Shangjing City. What's more... my aunt is not by my cousin's side, and my uncle is busy with military affairs on weekdays, so he may not have time to educate my cousin."

In her previous life, when Old Lady Lin lectured her, Lin Tangning would always stand up and "speak for her". At that time, Lin Tingwan was full of gratitude. But when it happened again, she realized that Lin Tangning was just adding fuel to the fire.

As expected, when Mrs. Lin heard this, her eyes flashed with ferocity, and she said loudly, "You are a thing born by your mother but not raised by her. Since no one has raised you, I, an old woman, will raise you well for her."

Then she angrily said, "Bring the ruler!"

Lin Tingwan looked puzzled and raised his head to look at Old Madam Lin, "Grandma, what you said is wrong. My mother wanted to come to Liangzhou with my father back then, but you said that there was no one to serve her, so she stayed. Why is it my mother's fault today?"

Old Madam Lin snorted and said disdainfully, "Song Yingyue has the manners of a petty person. If she hadn't served me all these years, she wouldn't have the bearing of a general's wife. It's her blessing that she can serve me."

After a pause, Mrs. Lin slapped the table and said angrily, "What's more, as my daughter-in-law, shouldn't she serve me? Do you think I want her to serve me?"

Lin Tingwan covered her lips and said in surprise, "Grandma, you have always disliked mother. Isn't it just making you unhappy if I stay by your side?"

Old Mrs. Lin narrowed her eyes slightly. She didn't expect Lin Tingwan to say this.

Lin Tingwan changed the subject, "I remember Second Aunt has been in the capital. You have always liked Second Aunt. Why don't you let Second Aunt serve you?"

Lin Tangning was slightly stunned, and quickly said, "Cousin, my mother has always been filial, so she is naturally willing to take care of grandma, but she has been getting worse in recent years, so I'm afraid she won't be able to do it."

Lin Tingwan just found it funny. What Lin Tangning meant by his words was just that she was unfilial and Song Yingyue was unfilial.

Lin Tingwan lowered his head, pretending to be worried, "But my mother's health has been getting worse in recent years. If she doesn't have to take care of grandma because of her poor health, why don't you go and take care of grandma? You are in good health and have been in Beijing all the time. Grandma loves you the most on weekdays. You won't be unwilling, right?"

Lin Tangning frowned and looked at Lin Tingwan in disbelief. Normally, her cousin was the most stupid person. What happened today?

She caught sight of Mrs. Lin's inquiring eyes and said quickly, "Of course I am willing. However, when my grandmother and I came to Beijing, my aunt had a rosy complexion and looked radiant. How come she suddenly became ill? Sister, please tell me in detail. My aunt is always very kind to me. I am very worried about her."

After she finished speaking, the corners of Lin Tangning's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes. The relationship between Lin Tingwan and Song Yingyue's mother and daughter was not good. She knew in her heart that Lin Tingwan would lose her composure when she heard that Song Yingyue was nice to her.

Old Madam Lin also turned to look at Lin Tingwan, glaring at her fiercely, and said unhappily, "It's ok if you don't follow the rules, but this is about your mother, you can't say anything nonsense."

But Lin Tingwan is no longer the same Lin Tingwan as before, so naturally she won’t let them have their way.

Lin Tingwan looked aggrieved and said, "In this cold winter, your clothes are washed by your mother by hand at the well. Every day before dawn, your mother kneels in the yard waiting for you to get up. After you finish your meal, you can have breakfast in the yard. If you don't finish your meal, your mother won't have a bite either."

After a pause, Lin Tingwan said earnestly, "Even if it's like this, how can mother's body get better? Even a person made of iron can't stand it, grandma."

Old Madam Lin's face was stiff. "Don't talk nonsense. When have I not allowed Song Yingyue to have dinner? How can I, a dignified General of the Cavalry, deduct even the dinner?"

Lin Tingwan found it extremely ridiculous. The old lady herself said that this was the General of Cavalry's Mansion, but it was really ridiculous to treat the general's wife like this.

Lin Tangning glanced at Lin Mingqian out of the corner of his eye, thinking something was wrong. Just as he was about to speak, he was interrupted by Lin Tingwan.

"My granddaughter remembered it wrongly. It is impossible for you to deduct mother's dinner, but the other things..."

Old Mrs. Lin was furious. She picked up the chopsticks at hand and threw them at Lin Tingwan.

Lin Mingqian quickly stood in front of her, looking at the old lady with dark eyes.

Mrs. Lin's eyes revealed a trace of guilt, and she raised her voice and asked, "Why, I carried you for ten months and gave birth to you, and now you treat me like this? Where is your conscience?"

Old Madam Lin has always prided herself on being a man of rules all her life. In her previous life, Lin Tingwan grew up in Liangzhou. What Lin Tangning said was right, this place was indeed different from Beijing. She really didn't understand the rules, so she was really fooled by Old Madam Lin.

After being the queen for a few years, she realized how ridiculous Old Lady Lin was. The rules she followed were no different from those of a country woman! She was rude, unreasonable, domineering, and simply a scoundrel.

"You guys go out first, Yangyang stays."

After they left, Lin Mingqian looked at Old Lady Lin, his voice without any fluctuation, "Mom, when I left, you said you would never treat Yingyue harshly."

People who have been fighting on the battlefield for many years inevitably have murderous auras on them, but Old Lady Lin is not afraid at all. She snorted coldly, "When have I ever treated her harshly? Isn't it wrong for her to be filial to me? Why did I give birth to such a rebellious son like you!"

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