The legitimate daughter returns, and the princess goes crazy

Mu Yan received the news of what happened in the Lin family before she returned home.

Because she was afraid that something might happen to the Lin family during this period, she sent secret guards to monitor the Lin family's every move.

I didn't expect to receive such news.

Mu Yan couldn't help but sigh and cursed inwardly: "What a beast who sells his daughter for fame."

Then she asked Ling Yu to pass the news to the Han family. Naturally, it would be most appropriate for the Han family to arrange her cousin's marriage.

After Bai learned the news, she sent a visiting invitation to the Lin family that same day and planned to visit them the next day.

Early in the morning, Meng was waiting at the door of Lin's mansion in her best clothes.

She was extremely happy when she received Bai's visiting card yesterday.

You have to know that now that Marquis Zhongyong has returned triumphantly, the Marquis Zhongyong's Mansion is a very popular place in the court. Being able to make friends with such a family is an opportunity that others won't have the chance to encounter, so Meng's attitude naturally has to be lowered.

"Mrs. Han's presence here really brings honor to our humble Lin residence."

"I just happened to have something to do when I went out, so I was a little late. I made Madam wait for a long time."

Bai appeared to be apologetic, but in fact, he had arrived half a quarter of an hour late on purpose in order to give Meng a warning.

Although she had only been back in Beijing for two days, she had inquired about Mrs. Meng and learned that she was selfish and mean, and had privately treated the original wife's daughter harshly. Lin Shishi was her future daughter-in-law, so naturally she had to seek justice for her.

"Madam Han, you're joking. The weather is just getting cooler now, and we'll have nothing to do in a while." Meng took a step forward and wanted to hold Bai's arm, wanting others to think that she had a close relationship with the Marquis' Mansion.

How could Bai not know what she was thinking? She inadvertently dodged and caused Meng's raised hand to fall into the air.

Mrs. Meng could only smile awkwardly: "Madam, please come in. The best tea has been brewed in the room."

After they were seated, Meng asked cautiously, "I wonder why Madam came to visit you this time?"

It was only the third day since the Han family returned to Beijing. Even if Bai wanted to go out and socialize, she would only go to families she was familiar with when she was in Beijing. She and Bai had only met a few times in the boudoir, so they were not really close.

She didn't think that Bai came here just to have tea with her.

Mrs. Bai took a sip of tea and said, "Since Madam Lin is a straightforward person, I will speak frankly. I think the second young lady of the mansion is well-educated, gentle and virtuous, and very likable, so I would like to marry her into the Lin family. What do you think, Madam?"

Meng's smiling face froze after hearing this. Han Jiuxiao was the only son in the direct line of the Han family, so she naturally knew who Bai was here to propose marriage for.

Han Jiuxiao not only has a good family background, but he has also made many military achievements. Now he is a third-rank Yunhui general of the court. In the future, he will be able to inherit the title of marquis. His future is limitless.

Meng was so jealous that she was about to tear the handkerchief in her hand. Her daughter was in dire straits in her husband's family. How could she be willing to let that little bitch have such a good marriage? She quickly refused: "Master Han is naturally a dragon among men, but my Shishi is afraid that she will not be so lucky because she is already discussing marriage with the Xian family."

Bai asked back, "Oh, really? Why haven't I heard of this?"

Meng laughed awkwardly, "How dare I lie to you, Madam? It is absolutely true. This marriage was decided by my master himself yesterday."

Bai took a quick glance and snorted, "It was decided yesterday, but that doesn't mean we have just started discussing the marriage and haven't exchanged the engagement letter yet, which means the marriage has not been completely finalized."

"But……"

Before Meng could say anything else, she was interrupted by Nanny Wan, who was brought by Bai.

Nanny Wan is the most capable maidservant around Bai, and she is the most unforgiving when she speaks: "Madam, it seems that Madam Lin looks down on our Loyal and Brave Marquis Mansion. But it is also true that our Marquis Mansion is not as noble as the Duke's Mansion, so it is natural for Madam Lin to look down on us."

Bai also followed up with sarcasm: "Oh? So that's how it is. It seems that our Marquis' Mansion really takes itself too seriously."

Wang Ma, who was beside Meng, also stepped out to smooth things over. "Madam, what are you talking about? The family of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery is prominent, and it is my second daughter who is unlucky."

Bai placed the teacup in her hand heavily on the table.

"Mrs. Lin, how can you, the servants of the Lin family, be so rude? How can you say in public that your young lady is unlucky?"

Meng also knew at this time that Madam Han might have come with bad intentions, otherwise why would she speak so harshly?

"Mrs. Han, you may not know that my second daughter once had a fiancé who was arranged to marry her. Unfortunately, he died in an accident a month before the wedding."

What they meant was that Lin Shishi was just unlucky, and they were not just making things up.

Bai was stunned when she heard this. She didn't know about this, but she was not a pedantic person. She thought it must be just an accident. How could she blame it on a little girl?

"Since it was an accident, it was something that was unexpected. No one wanted it to happen. How can you blame it on the Second Miss?"

Then she changed the subject: "I remember that your second young lady was raised by Old Madam Lin, why don't I go visit the old lady first."

It seems that the Meng family is no longer able to make sense, and we can only see what Madam Lin has to say.

Mrs. Meng was also a little unhappy when she was scolded by Mrs. Bai: "Madam Han, I am really sorry. My old lady is not feeling well today, so it is not convenient for her to see guests. Please forgive me."

The next second, Nanny Chen beside Old Madam Lin came in from outside and said to Mrs. Meng, "Madam, the old lady invites Madam Han to sit in the Zhai'an Hall."

"Thank you very much, Madam Lin. I will be leaving you now."

Bai raised her eyebrows slightly, and without waiting for Meng to speak, she followed Nanny Chen out, making Meng so angry that her eyes almost popped out.

On the way, Nanny Chen told Bai that Meng had not told Old Madam Lin about today's visit to the Marquis' Mansion, and it was a verbal message from the eldest daughter of the Mu family.

Mrs. Bai was delighted, thinking that her clever niece had the foresight to do so.

Bai's eyes lit up when he stepped into Zhai'an Hall. The interior was decorated simply and elegantly, unlike the lobby which was cluttered and luxurious. However, if he looked closely at the decorations on the table, none of them were famous products.

Old Madam Lin sat dignifiedly in the main seat, her clothes and hair were meticulously trimmed. Although she did not have many jewels on her body, each piece was a fine product.

Bai had met Old Madam Lin several times before and had some understanding of her.

The old lady's father had been the late emperor's tutor, so her every move and gesture showed the bearing of a legitimate daughter of a noble family. Her knowledge and family background were not comparable to those of the Meng family, who came from a small family.

Although Bai had never met Lin Shishi, she must be the right girl since she was raised by Old Madam Lin.

"Junior Bai pays respects to the old lady."