In the blink of an eye, it was a new year. The Yin Family's courtyard was lifeless. Ever since Yin Beige and Yao Baiqian had a falling out, he rarely returned to the residence. Yao Ruofeng also moved to a side courtyard.
She had thought it through. Yin Beige didn't love her and she couldn't have children. Even Yao Baiqian had abandoned her. Then what path did she have in the Yin Family?
Since that was the case, why should she look for trouble?
She wanted to see how long Hua Yaolan could stay in the Yin Family's favor.
The reality was just as Yao Ruofeng predicted. Because she didn't have a child, Hua Yaolan was favored in the Yin Family in the beginning. Yin Beige also took special care of her. But after the New Year, Hua Yaolan still didn't get pregnant. Yao Baiqian's attitude toward her worsened.
At this time, something big happened in the Yin Family's courtyard.
Hu Huiyue and an entertainer were caught red-handed by Yao Baiqian's people!
This was definitely the Yin Family's humiliation. Yin Shun was furious. A general actually got cuckolded by an entertainer. What would happen if this got out?
That night, the entertainer was shot to death and concubine Hu was drowned in a pig cage in the Yin Family's backyard …
This seemed like a simple affair but Yin Shun suddenly became vigilant. As a general, he was busy with official business. The entire Yin Family's residence was managed by Yao Baiqian. Originally, Yin Shun trusted and trusted Yao Baiqian a lot. But recently, things happened one after another. He thought about Yin Beiyue's death and Su Wan's death back then.
All these incidents, which one of them had nothing to do with Yao Baiqian?
Just as Yin Shun was worrying about his backyard, the war in the north finally reached Liao City. Right now, Yin Shun had no choice but to put down his family matters and personally lead Yin Beige's troops.
This war lasted for half a year. By the time Yin Shun and Yin Beige led the troops back, it was the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.
Right now, Liao City was bustling with activity. The people were busy harvesting their crops. The wineries and grain farms were also extremely busy. The Yin Family had a lot of businesses but Yin Chengmo had always been managing them. This year, because of the war, Yin Chengmo didn't have time to rush back. Yin Shun had no choice but to let Su Rui manage all the businesses.
Originally, he didn't think highly of his third brother. He didn't expect him to handle everything in an orderly manner. He was even better than Yin Chengmo!
Could it be that his third brother had really been enlightened? En, maybe it was because he had been with Xue Linglong for a long time and learned her shrewdness?
"Big Brother, actually, Linglong and I can help you take care of the family's private assets in the future."
Su Rui didn't say it too clearly but Yin Shun was an astute person. How could he not know what the couple had been thinking these past few years?
Compared to Yin Chengmo who had already become famous, Su Rui was naturally much more harmless.
"Haha."
Yin Shun laughed and patted his shoulder. "Third brother, when your second brother isn't here, we'll have to rely on you!"
"How would I dare to disobey big brother's orders? Big brother, you must be tired after fighting on the frontlines for so long, right? Do you want me to have Linglong find a few people to sing for you to relieve your boredom? "
Su Rui looked at Yin Shun submissively and probed him.
Yin Shun froze hearing Su Rui's words. He immediately thought of Bai Yanxue in Linglong House. That girl was exquisite and obedient. She could sing and dance. In the past, he didn't mention getting a concubine because of Yao Baiqian's power. Now, after Hu Huiyue died, the entire backyard was empty. He was a general but he didn't even have a concubine. What fun was there in life?
"Ming Ye, is Miss Bai from Linglong House still around? I want to bring her into the residence. What do you think?"
"That's naturally a good thing! A few months ago, Second Brother had just accepted Xiuwu into the family. At that time, Second Sister-in-law was very happy. I feel that Eldest Sister-in-law is a reasonable person. She will also be very happy for Big Brother. After all, Big Brother is a marshal. How can there not be a few women in the backyard? People who don't know better might think that you're … henpecked! "
"Nonsense!"
Yin Shun lifted his brows. "Why would I be afraid of Yao Baiqian? I'm just giving face to the Yao Family because we've been husband and wife for many years. "
Although the Yao Family wasn't in Liao City, they were a local tyrant. Back then, the Yin Family had helped the Yin Brothers a lot.
Otherwise, Yao Baiqian wouldn't have been able to control the Yin Family for so many years.
…
Knowing that Yin Shun wanted to take a concubine and that the person he wanted to bring into the residence was from Linglong House, Yao Baiqian immediately felt that something was wrong.
Beige took in people from Linglong House.
Cheng Mo took in people from Linglong House too.
Third brother's wife was the lady boss of Linglong House. Now, the general wanted to take in people from Linglong House too. Wasn't this too deliberate?
Xue Linglong …
Thinking of that face, Yao Baiqian felt really annoyed.
That night, Yao Baiqian personally brewed ginseng soup and sent it to Yin Shun's study.
"Old Master, I've already considered what you said. I don't object to you taking a concubine, but … she definitely can't be someone from Linglong Pavilion. I can help you find some candidates. How about Zhen Lan?"
Zhen Lan?
Hearing Yao Baiqian's words, Zhen Lan immediately stiffened and lowered her head with a pale expression.
Yin Shun lifted his head and looked at Yao Baiqian coldly. "In this family, do I have the final say or you?"
"Of course it's up to you, Master."
Yao Baiqian smiled warmly. "Come, master. Drink the ginseng soup right?"
Saying this, she moved the ginseng soup closer to Yin Shun.
"I'm not drinking it!"
Yin Shun lifted his hand and knocked over the steaming soup. The boiling soup splashed onto the back of Yao Baiqian's hand. "Yao Baiqian, you always say that Second Brother's wife, Bu Ningshan, is jealous. Then what about you? You know how to love your man and find someone who understands him. Yao Baiqian, how have I treated you all these years? Have I ever argued with you about the matters in the inner courtyard, Beige and Beiyue's marriage, Yao Ruofeng's matter? I just want to take in a concubine. What do you mean by pushing the responsibility? "
Hearing Yin Shun's words, Yao Baiqian looked at the back of her hand with a dark gaze. "Master, when did I stop you from taking in concubines when you were young? It's different now. There's something wrong with the people from Linglong House! Anyway, I won't let anyone from Linglong House enter the Yin Family! "
"Heh."
Hearing Yao Baiqian's words, Yin Shun laughed coldly. "I'm going to marry. I won't take in concubines, I'm going to marry the second wife! I'm going to hold a banquet in Liao City! "
"You … Yin Shun, don't you feel guilty for treating me like this?"
Hearing Yin Shun's words, Yao Baiqian's expression finally changed.
"Guilty? Between the two of us, we know who feels guilty! " Yin Shun didn't want to tolerate Yao Baiqian anymore. They had been husband and wife for more than 20 years. Speaking of their relationship, it was about to be worn down …
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