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  Look at Lin Lan, with an expression that was neither warm nor cold. The old lady suddenly felt a sense of having the heart but lacking the strength. She also knew that her words were biased and lacked conviction. She called out to Lin Lan to seize the error. If Lin Lan's words had been even more vicious, she could have accused her of being disobedient and unfilial. But Lin Lan was too cunning, and instead turned the tables on her.

  I wish Mother had never seen the old lady being scolded. The old lady has always been strong-willed. Several old gentlemen in front of her didn't dare to be presumptuous. But today, she was severely scolded by Second Young Madam. Second Young Madam's courage is really impressive. Isn't she afraid that the old lady will get sick from anger? However, thinking back, what did Second Young Madam do wrong today? She was blamed for no reason. Even a clay man has three points of temperament. Mother deeply feels that this matter is the old lady's fault.

  An old man and a young one stared at each other like this. Glaring at me, I looked back. One with a face full of anger, the other calm and serene. A silent confrontation.

  Lin Lan understood in her heart. Always yielding would only make people think she was easy to bully. She wasn't like Ding Ruoyan, who had a fierce mother to back her up and an official father to support her. Lin Lan could only rely on herself. The old lady said that Lin Lan was too stubborn and wouldn't forgive others easily. But Lin Lan thought that if she didn't stand up for herself when she was in the right, then she would be taken advantage of even more when she was in the wrong. However, it seemed that saying this much was enough. If she went further, she would anger the old lady and make things worse. So Lin Lan decided to swallow her pride and apologize. She slowly knelt down, looking pitiful and speaking sincerely: "Grandmother, as a daughter-in-law, I am of low status and feel somewhat inferior in my heart. Since you arrived, Grandmother, you have been fair and strict in your dealings, never looking down on me because of my background. I appreciate your kindness, Grandmother, and remember it in my heart. As a young person, I am impulsive and sometimes act without thinking things through. Please be patient and teach me, Grandmother. In the future, I will definitely remember your teachings. Just now, I spoke out of turn, so please forgive me, Grandmother. I apologize to you."

  Lin Lan's words made her wear a tall hat. Also sincerely admitting mistakes, the old lady was angry but couldn't express it. Her heart was suffocating.

  "Old lady, both the second young mistress and I have apologized. Don't be angry anymore. The second young mistress is still very filial to you. Look, just the other day when I said that old lady was afraid of cold, the second young mistress immediately got someone to make a warming tonic... " Mrs. Zhu pointed at the Zhongjing Yangtang soup.

  The old lady was slightly surprised; she thought this mutton soup was prepared by Mr. Han for her.

  "There won't be a next time." Although the old lady was still fuming, she thought it over and decided to let the matter drop.

  Lin Lan immediately smiled and bowed: "Thank you, Grandmother, for your forgiveness. You are the most magnanimous. Ye Zi is grateful."

  The old lady sighed. Looking at the full table of dishes, she didn't have any appetite. She said discontentedly: "I'm not eating anymore. It's all greasy. Tell the kitchen to make a bowl of plain rice porridge." The old lady got up and walked away with the help of Zhu Ma, who hurried to support her shaky steps.

  Lin Lan pouted and said, "Not eating? That's just fine. I'll be carefree. When I get back, I'll ask Gui Sao to make a bowl of white vegetable and shrimp noodle soup."

  Helped mom support the old lady back to the house and up onto the kang. Added a soft cushion under her waist.

  The old lady sighed: "People are getting older and useless. Can't even teach a younger generation."

  Mom smiled and said: "Where is the old lady old? The body is good!"

  "Don't coax me anymore. I'm now a bundle of nerves and get dizzy at the slightest thing." The old lady sighed heavily again, "I wanted to help Jingxian tidy up the family atmosphere properly, but it seems like my heart is willing but my strength is insufficient."

  "Mom, you just took sides..."

  The old lady gave her a sideways glance: "Do you also think I shouldn't have scolded Lin Lan?"

  "Old slave thinks that Second Young Madam is really not bad. Although Second Young Madam's mouth won't flatter people, her filial piety is all in practical actions. As soon as she heard that you have some discomfort, she would change her ways to nourish your body. Last time Old Lady fainted and lost her vitality, but refused to take bitter medicine, Second Young Madam wrapped the medicine in date paste. Those were all made by Second Young Madam's own hands. She also instructed old slave not to tell Old Lady. Old Lady, think about it, with so many children and daughters-in-law, who is more considerate than Second Young Madam? Others, which one of them isn't doing a little thing and then eagerly waiting for your praise?" Zhu Ma sighed.

  The old lady smiled slightly: "She does have a heart."

  "Second Young Master's wife is really thoughtful. Not trying to curry favor or seek praise. This is what it truly means to be filial." Blessing Mother sighed in admiration.

  "But her words today are really infuriating." The old lady thought about how Lin Lan had just shut her down and couldn't speak, making her angry. Who dares to speak to her like this in their life?

  The old lady smiled and said, "Today, the old lady scolded the second young madam for the sake of Miss Mingzhu. Can't the second young madam feel wronged? It's not her fault that something happened. Consulting with her husband is also normal. Previously, the second young madam even wanted to stop the second young master... The old slave has seen it clearly every day. Miss Mingzhu looks down on the second young madam and always speaks coldly to her, mocking her as much as possible. But when did the second young madam ever argue with her? She just smiled and let it go. Just now, the old lady's words really hurt the second young madam's heart."

  The old lady glanced at Zhu's mother: "Zhu's mother, have you received some benefit from the second young mistress? Why are you always speaking well of her?"

  Kneeling on the ground, he said: "This old slave is already half-buried in the yellow earth. I have no relatives or children. What good things can I still be greedy for? Can I take them with me into my coffin? This old slave has nothing else to ask for. I only hope to accompany the old lady and spend our twilight years peacefully. Whoever treats the old lady well, this old slave will treat them well too. If it's said that this old slave has a selfish heart, it's also for the sake of the old lady..."

  The old lady laughed and said: "I was just kidding you. Don't take it seriously. Get up quickly."

  Mom finally got up.

  The old lady sighed: "I also know that today's affairs are not her fault. It's just that Mingzhu's affair... I also understand. This child, after all, is pitiful. My heart can't bear it either."

  "Mother comforted her: 'There's a saying that a tiger doesn't eat its own son. Father was just speaking harshly in the heat of the moment. Could he really not care about Miss Mingzhu? Wait until Father calms down, and then we can slowly persuade him. It will be like clearing skies after rain. Why must you worry? Besides, what Father said wasn't wrong either. If Miss Mingzhu doesn't change her ways, when she gets married and goes to her husband's family, she'll inevitably suffer losses. Who will be able to protect her then?"

  The old lady seemed a bit tired, leaning on the soft pillow, her eyes slightly closed. Her voice sank low: "Forget it, forget it. The children have their own blessings. Let them be."

  Mother smiled and said: "It's good that the old lady can think this way. You rest for a while first. I'll go make some millet porridge."

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