The horse-drawn carriage traveled from the central street of Prince Yu's Mansion all the way to the old mansion of the Lin Family in the west of the capital city.
Although Lin Muzhi was the head of the Lin Family, there were many branches of the Lin Family.
Usually, things that concerned the honor of the family would be decided by the three elders of the family.
Fortunately, Lin Muzhi was gentle and generous, and Lin Mengya's mother was also a gentle and virtuous person.
Therefore, the three elders took good care of Lin Mengya.
Of course, that was before Shangguan Qing married into the Lin Family.
In the ancestral hall of the old mansion, the main backbone of the branches were gathered there.
The ones sitting on the highest seats were the three elders who were already old enough to be in their prime.
Usually, the three elders of the Lin Family would live out the rest of their lives in their own homes. But today, they were gathered together.
This was because Lin Mengya, the little silly girl, was now Princess Yu.
"She's here, she's here. Princess Yu is here!"
As soon as Lin Mengya's carriage appeared on the west street, a clever manservant ran to report.
"Why are you so flustered? You're making a joke out of yourself. Come with me to welcome Princess Yu. "
According to seniority, Lin Mengya should call the three elders grandfathers.
But even when they were officials in the imperial court, they were only fourth-grade officials. How could they be compared to Lin Mengya?
Everyone stood behind the three elders and went out to welcome Lin Mengya, Princess Yu.
"I, Lin Lei, welcome Princess Yu."
The first elder, Lin Lei, used to serve in the Ministry of War. He was the most upright and outspoken person, and was Lin Muzhi's nephew.
Moreover, he was the oldest and most senior, so he was the one who represented the Lin Family.
"Please rise. We are all relatives, so there's no need to stand on ceremony."
A slightly weak voice came from the carriage. Then, a pair of snow-white hands pulled open the dark blue curtain.
Then, four pretty maidservants came out of the carriage and stood in two rows.
Then, a pair of scarlet embroidered shoes inlaid with pearls from the South Sea appeared on the carriage.
"I haven't seen you for many years. How are you, elders?"
Not long after, a gorgeously dressed woman came out of the carriage.
She had a sharp oval face and exquisite facial features. Even though her face was slightly pale, it did not diminish her elegance.
Lin Mengya got off the carriage with the help of her maid.
"Everything is fine. Thank you for your concern. Please."
Lin Lei politely invited Lin Mengya and the others in. Usually, no one stayed in the old mansion of the Lin Family.
However, people often came to clean it, so the old house looked especially simple and elegant.
The group passed through the courtyard and came to the innermost ancestral hall.
Since there were no outsiders, Lin Mengya greeted the three elders according to the rules of the younger generation.
"Your granddaughter, Lin Mengya, pays respect to the ancestors and the three grandfathers."
Lin Mengya knelt down and kowtowed meticulously. A look of satisfaction flashed across the eyes of the three of them.
She was sensible but did not forget her roots. Even after becoming a princess, she did not forget the rules of the Lin family.
It seemed like Mu Zhi's daughter had been brought up well.
In the carriage, the four maidservants helped Lin Mengya to freshen up.
Qinghu could not bear to see Lin Mengya in such a weak state, so he got a ginseng pill from somewhere.
With the ginseng in her stomach, Lin Mengya's limbs were no longer trembling.
"Please forgive me, grandfathers. After I got married, I should have come to the ancestral hall to pay respect to the ancestors. However, there are many things to do in the mansion. It's my first time taking charge, so I'm a little flustered. Please punish me. "
Lin Mengya continued to kneel on the soft cushion. This position was more convenient than standing.
However, in the eyes of the three elders, this had become a model of respect and politeness.
"Child, although the three of us are old, don't tell me that we don't even understand this little bit of logic? Get up, the floor is cold. "
Lin Lei was sitting in the middle and he was the most satisfied one.
However, Lin Mengya shook her head and said with a determined look.
"This time, Ya 'er has something to ask of the three grandfathers."
The three old men looked at each other. Lin Mengya was already Princess Yu. Could it be that she still needed the help of the three old guys?
"Let's hear it. Although our abilities are limited, we will try our best to help you if we can."
Lin Mengya was not surprised that the three elders did not agree immediately.
"I want Sister Yue Ting's memorial tablet to be placed in the ancestral hall of the Lin Family. In the name of the daughter-in-law of the Lin Family. She should be buried in the ancestral grave of the Lin Family. "
"What?!"
Lin Mengya's words were like hot oil exploding in an instant.
The news of Yue Ting's death had spread like wildfire in the capital city.
Some people said that she was a chaste woman and would never live a miserable life.
Others said that Yue Ting was abandoned by the Yue Family because of her scandal.
In short, there were many different opinions, some good and some bad.
The Lin Family, who was engaged to Lin Mengya, was the first to be attacked by these rumors.
The expressions of the three of them turned extremely ugly.
Even if Lin Mengya was Princess Yu, this kind of request was a little too much.
Lin Lei thought for a moment and said in a tone that did not allow for negotiation,
"Silly! Yue Ting's reputation has been ruined and she has become the laughing stock of the entire city. Don't tell me you want our Lin Family to suffer such injustice as well? Mengya, we can forgive you for the sake that you are Muzhi's daughter. But you can't bring up this ridiculous idea again! "
His stern tone represented the attitude of the entire Lin Family.
Lin Mengya had expected this, so she kowtowed and said slowly, "I'm sorry, but I'm sorry.
"I know what you mean, Eldest Grandpa. I also know that this request is too much for the Lin Family. But Eldest Grandpa, when Miss Yue was engaged to my brother, both families worked together, didn't they? "
At that time, Elder Brother only treated Elder Sister Yue Ting as a sister.
But for the benefit of both families, Elder Brother disregarded Elder Brother's objection and forcefully brought them together.
Elder Brother was touched by Elder Sister Yue Ting's gentleness and gentleness.
But at that time, for the sake of benefits, the family first forced Father to marry Shangguan Qing, and then forced Elder Brother to be engaged to Elder Sister Yue Ting.
This had long become a thorn in the hearts of the Lin Family father and son.
"That was then, and now is now. If Yue Ting did not have that scandal, we would definitely consider it. But not now! "
Some of the Lin Family members agreed with Lin Lei's words.
But Lin Mengya did not plead with them. Instead, she stood up with the help of her maidservants.
"The Lin Family? Hmph, what a joke. "
Lin Mengya threw away her gentle and delicate demeanor and straightened her face. Her noble and cold aura was no less than that of the three elders.
"At that time, you forced my father to marry Shangguan Qing. But you didn't care that I, a poor little girl, was abused by Shangguan Qing. Eldest Grandpa, do you remember how my mother pleaded with the three of you after she passed away? "
The expressions of the three elders changed slightly when they heard Lin Mengya mention her birth mother.
Second Grandpa, Lin Xiong, waved his hand and said,
"Alright, you may leave now."
The family members, who had stretched their ears to listen to the family secrets, could only leave reluctantly.
When only Lin Mengya, her family members, and the three elders' confidants were left in the ancestral hall, Lin Lei spoke after some deliberation.
"Of course we feel guilty about what your mother entrusted to us. But these are two different things. Now is not the time to bring up the past. "
Lin Mengya stood up from the chair and looked at the three elders with a cold smile.
"After my mother passed away, I found an account book in her room. I was young then and did not understand the meaning of the numbers written on it. Unfortunately, I have a photographic memory. When I grew up, I gradually understood the meaning of the account book. "
The three of them became nervous when they heard about the account book.
Lin Mengya's mother was an intelligent woman who appeared to be stupid.
At that time, the entire Lin Family was under her control.
Lin Mengya's mother even knew clearly about the businesses that the third branch of the family was running and belonged to the Zhonggong family.
"On the 28th of the twelfth month of the twelfth month in the West Street Silk Shop, someone used the excuse of repairing a house to withdraw three hundred taels of silver from the family's account. On the 30th of the fifth month in the Daliang Street Rice Shop, someone used the excuse of helping the victims of the disaster to withdraw five hundred taels of silver from the account — "
"Stop! Even if we dig up these old accounts, there is no way to prove them!"
Lin Xiong hurriedly stopped her. The expression on his face was not as calm as before.
"That's right, these old accounts can't prove anything. But who doesn't make mistakes in life? However, I don't think anyone would want to lose their reputation and reputation in their old age, right? "
Lin Mengya's threat made the expressions on the faces of the three elders change unpredictably.
However, looking at Lin Mengya's resolute attitude, it seemed that she was ready to fight to the death.
They softened their expressions and finally, it was Lin Lei who expressed his opinion.
"Mengya, you're the daughter of the Lin Family after all. If something bad were to happen to the Lin Family, I'm afraid you would lose face as well. Why don't we come up with a compromise? What do you think? "
Lin Mengya was afraid after all, and the coldness on her face disappeared.
She could not push them too hard on this matter after all.
"Alright, I didn't mean to offend the three elders. Please forgive me."
Seeing that Lin Mengya had lowered her head and stepped back, the three elders no longer maintained their unquestionable attitude.
After some discussion, the three elders of the Lin Family agreed to buy a plot of land near the Lin Family for Yue Ting's burial.
Yue Ting could be buried in the Lin Family's ancestral hall, but she would be covered with a red cloth all day long, and the descendants would not need incense offerings.
As for her status, under Lin Mengya's insistence, she would be Lin Nansheng's wife.
However, no one knew.
Lin Mengya had spent a lot of effort to bargain with the three elders.
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