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  Lin Lan and Li Mingyu returned home when the farce was nearing its end.

  In the kitchen, Jinzhuang was telling everyone about what happened at Xuan's place. In the end, Jinzhuang let out a regretful sigh: "What a pity that Second Master and Second Mistress returned late today and missed this good show."

  Gu Sisi, who was washing dishes, said disapprovingly: "Who would want to watch such a mess? If the second young master and mistress were at home, they'd just stand by and do nothing! People say that those who only care about watching the excitement have ulterior motives. Why bother trying to persuade them? Is it worth kneeling down and begging for the sake of those people? It's better to stay far away."

  Ru Yi said: "Gu Jie is right, the master and madam are quarreling, second young master will definitely try to persuade them, can't just take a kick like the eldest young master?"

  Jin Xiu thought to herself: "That's true! At the time, Young Master was in a terrible state, kicked out by Old Master with one foot, and after scrambling up, he still had to continue persuading. Tsk, tsk, we were all shocked and frightened just watching."

  Yun Ying curiously asked: "Did Miss Biao really call her 'wife'... 'mother'?"

  Jin Xiu opened her big eyes: "Really! Many people heard it, but later Jiang Mom came out to mediate, however, I felt it was strange when I listened."

  Yun Ying moved a small stool to Jin Xi's side: "What kind of strange method?"

  Jin Xiu gazed up at the beam with both eyes: "Can't quite put it into words, but I feel that what Mother Jiang said back then was somehow off."

  Mother Zhou walked in, took a spoon and knocked on the stove, teaching in a low voice: "You're all very idle, aren't you? In this mastication of tongues, how did I usually instruct you? Don't discuss things in the house, be careful that trouble comes from the mouth.

  Yun Ying and Jin Xiu hastily lowered their heads to chop vegetables.

  Ru Yi said: "I'll go take a look if Second Young Master has returned."

  "Wait a minute, let's call Jinxiu instead! Today we'll swap with Jinxiu."

  Everyone couldn't help but laugh, and Zhou's mother scolded with a straight face: "What are you laughing at? Such a big thing has happened, the second young master and the second young madam should also know about it. Only Jin Xiu is clear about this, can't we go ask him?"

  Jin Xiu smiled and accepted the task: "Sister Ruyi, I'll take care of the rest."

  Mingzhu was spanked and couldn't get out of bed for several days. The plan to return to her hometown has been put on hold for the time being.

  Han thought about the situation in Shanxi, if it couldn't be properly resolved, she would have to rely on her husband. She didn't want things to be too awkward with him, so several times she tried to find opportunities to ease the tension between them. However, whenever she saw him, he either ignored her or went to the study room or to visit his two concubines after dinner. The rules she had set for the wives and concubines to take turns serving him were also ignored, and in general, he just didn't pay attention to Han.

  Madam Huang had sent over several invitations, but Madam Huang initially claimed to be ill. Later on, she simply said she was going to the villa to rest and avoided seeing them.

  Mr. Han asked Mr. Sun to go and ask about Ning Wangsun's news, and also heard that Ning Wangsun had left the capital, but didn't know where he went!

  All the signs are connected. Han couldn't help but believe that the mine was really hopeless, and with internal and external troubles, Han's heart was like being fried in a pot of oil, anxious and unbearable every day, and after just a few days, he was exhausted to the point of turning pale.

  Lin Lan and Li Ming allowed everything to go on as usual, going to court when they should go to court, going to the pharmacy when they should go to the pharmacy. They just did nothing and didn't know what to do.

  Before long, it was May 6th, the day of Ye Xiner's grand wedding.

  Linlan had long since prepared the gift, and in consideration of her uncle's and aunt's face, she spent a lot of money to give them a sincere and substantial present.

  Second Uncle was busy with business and couldn't get away, so Second Aunt brought Ye Kuo'er from Feng'an to attend the wedding.

  Lin Lan hadn't seen her aunt, Qi Shi, for a long time. At first, Lin Lan and Li Mingyu's marriage was fake, so she didn't really consider Qi Shi as family. She just thought Qi Shi was straightforward and enthusiastic, and had some good feelings towards her. Now that their fake relationship had become real, and she had truly become Mingyu's wife, the feeling was different. Seeing Qi Shi felt especially intimate.

  Qī shì pulled Lín Lán's hand, looking left and right, and said with a smile: "It is said that the water and soil of Jiangnan nourish people. I see that my niece has been in Beijing for only half a year, but she has become even more delicate."

  Lin Lan smiled and said: "I see that Second Aunt is getting younger and younger, it can be seen that Second Uncle's business is booming!"

  "I don't care how they do their business, that's for the big shots to worry about. I just eat when I can and sleep when I can, no worries, no troubles. A carefree life."

  "I'm not as free-thinking as your siblings, I'm busy with all sorts of things inside and out, I wish I had an extra brain." Aunt Wang said with a self-deprecating smile.

  "Come on, sister-in-law, don't complain anymore. As the saying goes, 'the capable ones work harder.' Who told you to be so capable?"

  "Pfft pfft pfft, just say I'm a laborious person then." Wang said with a smile.

  The three of them were chatting enthusiastically when Rong's wife came over with a smile and said, "Mother, younger sister are all ready, the flower sedan chair from the Ruan family has also arrived."

  "Let's take a look at the new bride quickly."

  Lin Lan hesitated and looked at her aunt, if she went, would Ye Xiang'er be unhappy?

  The elder sister-in-law understood and smiled slightly: "Let's go together!"

  In the embroidered building, Ye Ke'er looked at her elder sister wearing a bright red wedding dress with exquisite makeup but a wooden expression. She felt sorry for her: "Xiang Er jie, is this really the fate of us women? We can't marry the one we love and then spend our whole life with someone we don't like..."

  Yahuan Wu'er hurriedly reminded in a low voice: "Miss Ke'er, today is the big sister's grand wedding day!"

  Wu Er felt resentful in her heart. The old master and mistress had locked up the eldest sister for almost half a year to make her give up, and it was not easy for the eldest sister to calm down. Now that the wedding procession has arrived at the door, how can you say such inappropriate things at this time?

  Ye Ke'er pouted and stopped talking.

  Ye Xiner still stared blankly at herself in the mirror, yes! This is her fate, she has struggled against it, but she can't overcome it. The two most terrifying and helpless words in the world are "accept one's fate", and she has no choice but to accept hers.

  "Where is the bride?"

  The sound of Second Aunt's bright laughter came from downstairs, and Ye Kuo'er happily said: "My mother is here..."

  All I could hear was a burst of footsteps, and a group of people went up to the embroidered building.

  Mrs. Wang knew her daughter's temper, and over the past few months, she had said all the good things and explained all the reasons, but Xinger... Although forced by her father's pressure, Xinger had to accept her fate, however, with Xinger being so reluctant to marry, Mrs. Wang was worried that she would not get along with her husband either. As soon as she saw her daughter sitting in front of the dressing table, Mrs. Wang's smile turned bitter.

  Qī shì bù zhī qí zhōng yuán gù，zhǐ lā zhe xīn ér yī wèi de kuā zàn.

  Translation:

  Qi's family didn't know the reason, they just kept praising Xiner excessively.

  "What a heavenly beauty she is! Whoever marries her will be blessed with good fortune..."

  Ye Xiner's gaze shifted slightly, and she saw Lin Lan standing with Rong Shi, her eyes faintly cold.

  Lin Lan smiled slightly, and after a long time, Ye Xiang'er had lost a lot of weight.

  Ye Kuo'er gave Lin Lan a cold glance. What was this annoying person doing here? Hadn't she already harmed her cousin enough? Was she here to show off her victory?

  Lin Lan's smile remained unchanged, but she thought to herself: What does this have to do with Ye Ke'er again? Honestly.

  Ye Xiner looked away, gazing at the big red wedding veil. Outside, firecrackers were exploding and suona horns were blowing joyfully, but her mood was dismal. Ye Xiner took a deep breath and said faintly, "Mother, is it time?"

  "Here it is, here it is! The bridal sedan chair is already at the gate."

  Yexi'er stretched out her snow-white tender hands, picked up the red cloth, and the matchmaker beside her quickly took it over, smiling and saying: "Miss, let me help you cover it."

  The bridesmaid supported Ye Xiner as she went downstairs, and when they passed by Lin Lan's side, Ye Xiner stopped in her tracks and said in a barely audible voice, "Even if I get married, I won't let you have an easy time."

  Rong's family was close by, and they heard clearly, their faces changed involuntarily, worriedly looking towards Lin Lan.

  Lin Lan smiled and said: "My brother asked me to wish you and your husband a harmonious marriage, may you be together until old age, of course, this is also my heartfelt wish."

  She wasn't afraid of Ye Xiner's threat, she was already married, unless Ye Xiner didn't care about the face of the Ye family and the dignity of her husband's family. If she really did something out of line, without her lifting a hand, the Ye and Ruan families would take care of Ye Xiner first. She also wouldn't feel guilty towards Ye Xiner, at first it was to defend Mingyun's reputation, later it was to defend her own marriage and love, justified and reasonable. Love itself wasn't wrong, but if she loved the wrong person, even if she loved until the sky grew dark and the seas dried up, except for adding trouble for others and making herself more painful, there was no benefit... then it was wrong.

  Rong's family feared that Ye Xiang'er would make another scene, and with so many guests present today, it wouldn't look good. They hastily instructed the wedding escort: "Quickly help the young lady into the flower sedan, don't delay the auspicious hour."

  Ye Xiner finally got married, after drinking the wedding wine, Lin Lan and Li Mingyun sat in the carriage on their way back to the mansion.

  Lin Lan's smile was particularly heartwarming, Li Mingyun saw her face flushed with red, her eyes shining brightly, and she smiled as if flowers were blooming. He couldn't help but chuckle and ask: "Are you very happy today?"

  Lin Lan looked at him sideways and smiled: "Aren't you happy?"

  Li Mingyu held her hand, with their ten fingers tightly interlocked, and said softly: "My cousin has a good home now, I'm happy of course."

  "How did you know that our home is a good place for your cousin?" Lin Lan asked with a smile.

  Li Mingyu looked up at the car roof and said slowly: "That Ruan family young master, I've inquired about him, he's a good man. If my cousin can put down her stubbornness and live a good life with him..."

  "What if she never lets go?"

  Li Mingyun glanced at Lin Lan: "People are often in pain because they pursue things they shouldn't, and can't let go. Happiness is in her own hands, it's up to her to choose, no one can help her."

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