Chapter 62: One True Statement

  Qin Dai Xin had little contact with Lin Shi, but just that one time when they were admiring the plum blossoms at the Jia Mansion, she could tell that Lin Shi was different from the other women in the courtyard. She didn't know if it was because Lin Shi considered herself superior and didn't deign to associate with them, or if there was something else going on that Qin Dai Xin couldn't see. Nevertheless, she hoped her elder sister-in-law belonged to the former category.

  "I came to give this to you." After finishing speaking, Lin took a red lacquer wooden box from the maid beside her and placed it on the table, then gently pushed it in front of Qindai Xin.

  Qin Dai's heart was puzzled, but she still opened the box and took a look: inside there was a stack of paper. Qin Dai unfolded it and looked at it, a smile appearing on her face - this box contained the deeds to all of Xiao Qian Zhuang's properties.

  It seems that Gong Sun and Gong Sun Jin are indeed the old lady's favorites, with such a large sum of money, she didn't bat an eyelid before giving it away. It can be seen how serious their mistakes were, and also how biased Fang Shi is.

  Lin also found it strange, this box was given to her by Mrs. Tai when she went to pay respects in the morning, saying that she would hand it over to Qin Dai Xin herself. At that time, she also felt strange, but she knew that Fang Shi didn't like people who talked too much, so she didn't ask for a reason and agreed to take it.

  "This is what grandma asked me to give you, she said you're not feeling well and won't be going there for the next few days, so I'll pass it on to you. Third sister, what's wrong with you?" Lin Qingyue saw her dazed and lost in thought, wondering what was on her mind, and couldn't help but feel a wave of worry thinking about the rumors from the mansion a few days ago.

  Ru Yi listened attentively and was afraid that the old lady would also think wrongly, so she added: "Our young lady is an adult now, and she just got her period this morning."

  Qin Dai's face turned red, and she really didn't understand how Ruyi thought, couldn't she think of a better reason?

  Lin heard this and happily said, "Really? Then you must rest well and also instruct the kitchen to take good care of your food." She was a clever person, how could she not understand the implication of Ruo Yi's words? At that moment, she simply instructed a few sentences and then changed the subject.

  Qin Dai'er understood the implication of Fang's words. If she let someone close to her bring it, she would feel that she was lowering herself to Qin. Fang had always been arrogant and considered herself the superior in the Qin family, so she wouldn't do such a thing. If she handed it over to Fang Wanru or someone else to deliver, they might not be able to resist opening the box to see what's inside, which was also something she couldn't do. Therefore, Lin Shi naturally became the best candidate, with her noble character, she would absolutely not do such a thing.

  Zhuangzi's affairs would be known by everyone in the Qin palace sooner or later. It is impossible to keep them secret forever, so why bother?

  Qin Dai Xin handed over the good box to Ruyi and asked again: "Has Brother's matter been settled?"

  At the mention of this, Lin was uncomfortable and gave a look to the little maid by her side. The little maid understood the rules and bowed to the two before leaving. Qin Dai saw that she did so and also instructed Yiyi to do the same. Yiyi had just settled the box and knew that the two women had something to say, so she also left.

  Only Lin and Qin Dai Xin were left in the house.

  "After a year, it's likely to be settled. Father-in-law wants to move the business to Beijing." A hint of helplessness flashed across Lin's face. The two of them had a harmonious relationship, and Qin Zichen didn't even have the thought of taking a concubine, so how could he want to marry an equal wife? It was clearly someone else's idea.

  "Is it Father's idea or Grandmother's?" Subconsciously, Qin Dai felt that this was Fang Shi's plan.

  Lin's face showed a hint of surprise, she didn't expect Qin Dai Xin to think of this level, it seems that she has really grown up and learned to look at problems with different eyes, not the little girl who only knew how to get angry.

  Lin sighed and said, "Whose idea is it anyway? What's the difference? Even if it was Grandma's idea, Father is a filial son, how could he not listen to her? Besides, Father has always wanted to expand our family business to Beijing, but just hasn't had the chance yet. Now that the opportunity has come, how could he possibly miss it?"

  To stand firm in the capital, marrying into a powerful family is undoubtedly the most secure way. With the help of the Qi family, I believe it won't take long for the Qin family's business to spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital, and who knows, maybe even get to know other wealthy and influential people!

  "It's not easy to stand firm under the emperor's feet, is it? The only way out is to find a powerful force to rely on, but among the many wealthy and influential people in the capital, who would look down on our humble family? We can't count on official power, my mother's family can't help much either, so we have no choice but to get along with the imperial merchants. As long as the Qi family's daughter marries into our family, everything will fall into place."

  Qin Dai Xin had never heard Lin Shi say so many words in one breath, it seemed that she had been holding this back in her heart for a long time, if not for the prolonged suppression, she wouldn't have said it out loud.

  "Sister-in-law, you must be heartbroken?" Who would want to share a husband with another woman? The Qi family is a wealthy merchant family, although not as prominent as those high-ranking officials, but it's also not someone that anyone can just attach themselves to. Why did the Qi family take a liking to the Qin family?

  How strange!

  Although Lin's family was talented and self-proclaimed noble, she was also a traditional woman in a feudal society at heart. Not to mention other people's families, even in her own family, her father had several concubines.

  "No woman is willing to share her husband with others, let alone when that woman was forced upon him? The Qi family is powerful and the young ladies at home are also proud. Your brother married her as a concubine, I'm afraid he won't be able to relax."

  Lin said that Miss Qi was arrogant, but didn't mention the distress in her heart, it can be seen that she was only afraid that if Qi's daughter married into their family, she would have a hard life and be compared unfavorably to others.

  Qin Dai'er listened to her and immediately understood that if it was just a matter of taking in a concubine or a sister-in-law, she could accept it. No matter what, they would only be half the master, and her position as the main wife and mistress of the house would still be there, and no one would dare to openly oppose her. But if it was an equal wife, and a strong one at that, then the outcome would be uncertain.

  Qin Dai'er thought for a moment and felt that what Lin Shi had said to her last time was too right. Although she had always wanted an ordinary and peaceful life, others did not let them off easily, whether it was against herself or Su Shi. They were getting more and more ruthless, framing and harming them in every possible way. Her tolerance only led to the other side taking advantage of her, and if she wanted to take drastic measures and kill someone, she wouldn't even need a reason. Just what Gong Sun Jin had done this time was enough to make her want to kill him ten times over, but the problem was that she didn't want to solve the problem in such a way.

  It's better to let an enemy suffer and live, watching herself lose everything, than to make her disappear completely from this world. Fang Shi is overbearing and unfair, that counts as one; Fang Wanru is ruthless and cruel, trying to kill them multiple times, that counts as another; Qin Congwen is foolish and ignorant, unable to recognize good people, add him to the list too! As for the others, it depends on their behavior, if they all try to climb over my head, don't blame me for being ruthless and merciless.

  "Third sister, are you alright?" Lin saw Qin Dai Xin not speaking, only with rich expressions on her face, and couldn't help but feel a bit worried. What's wrong with this child? Could she be having an epileptic fit?

  "Sister-in-law, I'm fine. I was just thinking about what you said the last time you came to see me." Her gaze at Lin's wife was thoughtful and full of deep meaning.

  Lin thought for a moment and smiled: "What do you want to say?"

  Qin Dai thought to herself: "If you want to protect someone, you can't always be tolerant and yielding. This will only make those people more arrogant and reckless. Rather than enduring in darkness, it's better to have the power to protect others. I'm not willing to stoop to their level and engage in despicable behavior, but competing with wits and courage is something I won't lose to anyone." She said this right in front of Lin Shi, so she wouldn't be afraid that Lin Shi would go tell that evil person, and in fact, Lin Shi wouldn't go tell anyway.

  "What...do you want to do?" Lin was slightly startled, but quickly calmed down, showing that she was also a woman with a lot of strategy in her heart.

  "I've already said I won't take the initiative to provoke them, so I don't plan on using any schemes either. I just want an honest answer from my sister-in-law: are you really not willing to let that Qi family girl become a concubine for big brother?"

  P.S: It's a bit late, sorry, can't the collection stop dropping?