In theory, he didn't have much interaction with the Prince of Yan's Mansion.

It was just a normal greeting, why was Prince Yan so aggressive?

Was it Shen Guidi who instigated the situation, or was it because Prince Yan was too angry about the concubine's daughter being married off as a substitute that he did this?

Lin Huaian had countless thoughts in his mind, clamoring to rush out, but after years of ups and downs in officialdom, he was shrewd enough to know that the initiative was not in his hands at the moment and he must not act impulsively.

What's more, he didn't think that Shen Guidi could really stir up trouble.

She has been back in Beijing for more than a year.

She had been living a peaceful and obedient life in the side courtyard, not interacting much with the sisters in the mansion, and even less fond of hanging around him. Even if the servants deliberately made things difficult for her, she would not take it seriously.

Would she really stir up trouble over the dowry issue?

Will He Qingchen listen to her?

Did he just want to expose the dowry matter and stand up for Shen Guicui, or did he want to do something else by taking advantage of these things?

Lin Huaian remained silent.

Ye Feng was so angry when he saw that he was staring at the dowry boxes with a calm and indifferent look in his eyes.

He didn't care whether he should speak at this moment, but smiled faintly and said in surprise: "Master Lin, don't you want to go and take a look? There are so many, it can't be that every box is filled with stones, right? It can't be possible?"

He Qingchen gave him an approving look.

Ye Feng was encouraged. He raised his head a little higher, with his lips curled up, and it seemed like a fox's tail was swaying behind him.

"You, what's your business? It's not your turn to interrupt here. The master hasn't spoken yet, but I'm the first to speak. Is this the upbringing in Prince Yan's Mansion?" Madam Lin's face turned pale, and she looked at Ye Feng, as if she had found an opportunity to save some face.

"Shut up!" Lin Huaian growled.

At this moment, he no longer cared about Qi Heng being here, and no longer cared about showing some sympathy to his eldest brother-in-law. He scolded him harshly, "You think this place is not chaotic enough, and you think you haven't caused enough trouble for me, right?"

Mrs. Lin married down.

Over the years, with the support of the Marquis' Mansion and the Empress in the Palace, Lin Huaian has always been kind to her and rarely gets angry with her.

Even though they occasionally had some disagreements over trivial matters in the mansion, Lin Huaian never yelled at her.

What's more, it was in front of outsiders.

In addition, she had been holding back her anger for half a day, and now that Lin Huaian had reprimanded her like this, she couldn't help it.

She immediately pointed at Lin Huaian's nose and yelled, "Lin Huaian, you blame me? You still blame me? What a joke, was it me who caused what happened today?

If it weren't for your good concubine's instigation here by Prince Yan, why would we be invited here today?

As for the dowry, how could it be…"

With a "pop" sound, Mrs. Lin's face suddenly tilted to one side.

There was a burning pain on his face, and a fishy sweetness overflowed from his lips.

There was a trace of confusion in her eyes, and the tears that had been accumulating in her eyes fell at this moment.

The whole person was in a state of disarray and embarrassment.

Before she could come to her senses, she heard Qi Heng's voice buzzing in her ears.

"Idiot, is this the time to talk about this?"

Seeing that she was getting more and more outrageous, Qi Heng slapped her in the face in frustration, with a flash of vicious anger in his eyes.

Lin Huaian looked at Qi Heng in astonishment. This was the first time he saw Qi Heng so angry.

Everyone was silent.

Even Mrs. Lin, who was beaten, was covering her face, looking at Qi Heng in surprise and grievance, not daring to breathe.

When Qi Heng saw that she had calmed down, he glanced at Lin Huaian gloomily.

That look carried a warning that only Lin Huaian could understand.

Qi Heng lowered his eyes, glanced indifferently at the opened dowry boxes, and then looked away.

He walked up to He Qingchen step by step, lowered his posture, and said in a low voice: "My Lord Yan, I have learned a lot from your performance today.

However, Your Highness should also know that your strong stance today may not necessarily win you any good results.

The princess's dowry was withheld, which was indeed an injustice, but they were just some valuables, so just give them to her. There's no need to make such a fuss for a little concubine's daughter, don't you think?"

He Qingchen raised his eyebrows and did not comment on what he said.

Only when he mentioned the "little concubine's daughter", she secretly hurt Qi Heng in her heart, but her face remained calm.

Qi Heng thought He Qingchen had heard it.

He glanced at Lin Huaian and the other man, and said calmly, "Your Majesty, the Lin family's replacement marriage was a last resort.

Huai'an mentioned this to me last night, and it has been agreed that the princess's name will be recorded under the name of the stepmother in the future.

From now on, my Dingyuan Marquis Mansion is also her in-laws, and we will give her all the honors she deserves. I also ask Your Majesty to consider that although the Lin family has changed the bride, it has successfully brought good luck and saved you, so please don't worry too much.

In a while, I will ask them to supply all the missing items on the dowry list one by one.

In addition, my Dingyuan Marquisate will give you a manor in the suburbs of Beijing as compensation. I hope that Prince Yan will show some mercy and stop arguing with his own father-in-law and mother-in-law."

These words sound nothing.

In fact, it also carried a heavy threat. Qi Heng was secretly warning He Qingchen that the matter was almost over and he should not push it any further. It was not worth punishing the Lin family and offending the Qi family for the sake of a woman.

He didn't care what He Qingchen thought. His attitude and sincerity were there.

As long as He Qingchen was smart enough, he should have taken this step back instead of fighting them to the end. If a real confrontation came, it would be hard to say who would win and who would lose between the Prince Yan's Mansion and the Qi family.

Even so, the Qi family is helping the Lin family.

Even so, the Lin family made one mistake after another.

But those things can be big or small, and if everyone takes a step back, everyone will be better off.

Prince Chong'an and his companions also felt that the step provided by Qi Heng was very good, and He Qingchen could just follow it.

Regardless of whether the princess is the legitimate daughter or the illegitimate daughter, she is still from her husband's family. He Qingchen's situation in the court is not good, and there is really no need to confront the Lin family and the Qi family head-on and tear their faces apart at this moment.

Princess Jianning lowered her eyes and thought for a while, then said to He Qingchen, "Qingchen, the Queen's aunt thinks that this is a good idea. Let the Lin family make up for what they owe your princess tomorrow, and then register her under the name of Madam Lin, so that she can have the status of a true legitimate daughter.

It's good for both you and her, what do you think?"

Prince Chong'an also advised: "Yes, both of you should take a step back and give each other some dignity. Lord Lin is your father-in-law after all. If you make too much trouble, your princess will be caught between you and Lord Lin in the future, and it will be sad."

"Yes, yes." Princess Chong'an nodded in agreement.

Seeing He Qingchen lowering his eyes and keeping silent, Lin Huaian showed some hesitation on his face.

He cursed inwardly a few times, feeling annoyed at He Qingchen's greed, but also worried that He Qingchen would really confront them regardless of the consequences.

By then, even with the Qi family supporting them from behind, the Lin family would not be in any good situation.

Compared to those valuable things, keeping the black hat on your head, the honor of your family and the lives of your clan members is much more important.

He gritted his teeth, ignored Qi Heng's gaze that made him uneasy, and directly added chips.

"Well, there is a restaurant called Rong'anlou on the main street of Changrong Street. I will give it to you. It can be regarded as a gift from me as a father to my daughter. Your Highness, please take a look at this. Is it okay?"

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