“I heard that Young Master Lin Yun has been training diligently and performing exceptionally well. Before coming here, I asked the guards outside the main hall, and they said the master greatly praised Young Master Lin Yun, even planning to reward him and saying he will continue to keep an eye on him in the future,” the subordinate reported.
“What? Greatly praised?”
The main wife slammed her teacup onto the table with a bang, her face darkening.
“A slave’s child daring to steal the spotlight? Yan Shi and her son are truly overreaching!” the main wife said coldly, her eyes glinting with malice.
To her, if Yan Shi and Lin Yun remained insignificant and unnoticed by the master, that was fine.
But trying to stand out? That was crossing her line!
“Madam, I’ve inquired further. Though Young Master Lin Yun is young, he’s been extremely diligent these past two years, and it’s said he’s shown remarkable talent,” the subordinate added.
Hearing this, the main wife’s expression grew even grimmer.
“Master has arrived!”
A loud voice announced from outside.
The main wife immediately stood up, her previously dark expression transforming into a smile.
Soon, Lin Guangde entered.
“Guangde!” The main wife greeted him with a smile, linking her arm with his.
“Madam, you need to discipline your youngest son, Lin Wei. He’s gone too far, beating Lin Yun black and blue,” Lin Guangde said.
“Wei’er beat him? I know Wei’er. It must be that Yun provoked him first!” the main wife said firmly.
“Regardless of who provoked whom, if he’s unhappy, he can come to me. Beating someone like that is unacceptable. Besides, though Lin Yun is young, he’s quite composed. He doesn’t seem like someone who’d start trouble with Lin Wei. Lin Wei, on the other hand, is always causing trouble,” Lin Guangde said.
He continued, “While Lin Wei is still young, you need to discipline him more. Look at Yan Shi, how well she’s raised her child.”
“Guangde, did you come here just to scold me and my son? Wei’er is only in his teens. It’s normal to be mischievous at that age!” the main wife said, pouting.
Lin Guangde gently touched her cheek, “Alright, don’t be upset. As for the fight, since Lin Yun was the one beaten, have Lin Wei go apologise to him, and we’ll consider the matter settled.”
“Have Wei’er apologise to him? Guangde, how can you say that? What’s Lin Yun’s status? What’s Wei’er’s status? Don’t you ever think about me and my son?” the main wife said, stomping her foot in a tantrum.
Lin Guangde quickly comforted her, “Regardless of status, they’re both my flesh and blood. Lin Yun can’t be beaten for nothing. Madam, think about it. If Lin Yun had beaten Lin Wei, would a simple apology satisfy you? I’m already being considerate by only asking Lin Wei to apologise.”
“Hmph, how am I not upset? I haven’t even settled the score with you for letting a slave bear your child, making us a laughingstock among the other families in the city. How could you be so reckless back then?” the main wife questioned angrily.
This seemed to touch a sore spot for Lin Guangde.
“Alright, alright, we’ll talk about that later. I’m busy now, so I’ll leave. As for Wei’er, put more effort into disciplining him. If he causes trouble again, I’ll have to deal with him myself,” Lin Guangde said before hurriedly leaving.
After Lin Guangde left.
“Bang!”
The main wife grabbed the teacup from the table and smashed it onto the floor.
“The master actually praised that slave Yan Shi for raising her child well? Is she even worthy? And he wants Lin Wei to apologise to a slave’s child?” the main wife fumed.
“This Yan Shi needs to be put in her place! And her son, a mere slave’s child, thinks he can rise up? Go, summon Steward Kun!” the main wife ordered.
She absolutely could not tolerate Lin Yun’s growth, as it would threaten her two sons’ future control over the Lin household.
This was something she would never allow!
“Yes, yes, I’ll go right away,” the subordinate in the room quickly replied.
…
Meanwhile.
At Yi Garden.
Yan Shi was pacing anxiously in the courtyard, waiting for Lin Yun.
She knew how important today’s meeting with Lin Guangde was for Lin Yun.
“Mother!”
Lin Yun came running from outside the courtyard, throwing himself into his mother’s arms, his face beaming with a smile.
After all, Lin Yun had lost the memories of his past life, so even though his maturity surpassed that of his peers, he was still only five years old.
