The concubine is soft and delicate, making her the treacherous minister's white moonlight

Chapter 88 You Don’t Owe Me Anything

Lin Mowan stood not far away, looking at Luo Qiaoniang who came to seek peace, with a dull look in her eyes, and she didn't say anything yet. As if she sensed Lin Mowan's refusal, Luo Qiaoniang hurriedly said: "I really don't have any other intentions. These silver coins can be regarded as compensation... a little bit, for the past..."

The words came to her lips, but she didn't say them in the end. However, Lin Mowan roughly knew what she meant.

From what Lin Mowan had told her about the thirty thousand taels, to now knowing the origin of Zhou Shiran's name and all his past, she thought that even if Shen Weiyuan had concealed all the information about the girl back then, based on what had happened before, she could probably guess a thing or two.

"No need." Lin Mowan said calmly, "I've already gotten what I wanted. I will never forgive what happened in the past, but someone has paid the price for her. You don't owe me anything."

After that, in Luo Qiaoniang's astonished eyes, Lin Mowan just turned her head calmly and looked at Yuzhi: "Let's go."

Upon hearing this, Yuzhi no longer bothered with them. She just snorted coldly, rolled her eyes with disdain, and turned away.

Without any more words, Lin Mowan got on the carriage. The two could only stand there and watch the carriage gradually go away...

Soon, the carriage stopped outside the Prime Minister's Mansion. Just like the first time, Gongshu Tingyue came out in person to greet him this time.

The smile on her face remained unchanged, but there was a bit of regret and guilt. When she saw Lin Mowan coming down, she hurriedly came up to her and held Lin Mowan's hand warmly, feeling quite happy about the long-awaited reunion.

In comparison, Lin Mowan seemed much calmer. She just looked at her with a smile, a dark light flashing in her eyes.

Afterwards, Gongshu Tingyue smiled and apologized: "Wanwan, I was wrong about what happened before. I know that what happened to You'an and Youxi was not your fault, but I am really in so much pain. Can you understand the pain of a mother losing her child?"

Her last words fell into Lin Mowan's ears, instantly reminding her of the night when her mother died tragically. Her mother begged desperately, saying over and over again that she was pregnant, and begged them to let her go and give her anything she wanted.

But those beasts not only showed no sign of stopping, but became even crazier...

Thinking of this, a strong hatred surged in her heart again. Looking at the person in front of her, Lin Mowan really wanted to stab her in the neck like she killed Pei Jingjian, but this was a bit too easy for her. Besides, if she died, how could she experience the pain of the people around her leaving her one by one?

Lin Mowan looked at her calmly, smiled gently as if nothing had happened, and said, "Madam, what are you talking about? We are all family, of course I can understand you, as long as you are not angry with me, I am willing to do anything you ask me to do."

Her voice was soft, revealing a fragility that made people unable to stop, which really fits everyone's impression of her as someone who could not lift her hands or shoulders, and who panted every three steps.

On the surface, the two seemed to have reconciled. Gongshu Tingyue was even so excited that he quickly led her in and settled her in the yard where Lin Mowan used to live. He then sat down and chatted with her for a long time before leaving reluctantly.

But once she left the house, the kind smile on her face instantly disappeared, replaced by her usual indifference and impatience. Aunt Cen behind her hurriedly followed her. She turned around to make sure there was no one else behind her, then asked in a low voice, "How is the matter I asked you to investigate going?"

Upon hearing this, Nanny Cen's face changed, but she hesitated for a moment and said quickly, "Someone in the palace said that they haven't found anything. Since she moved into Ziteng Garden, not many people have come and gone, and no one knows where she came from. The only thing we know is that she is like the orphans that Master Shen had rescued, and both were helped by Master Shen. That's all." Hearing Nanny Cen's words, Gongshu Tingyue was obviously a little annoyed, and his pace unconsciously quickened. He whispered, "You are such a waste! I can't even do this little thing. I raised you in vain!"

Nanny Cen lowered her head and dared not say a word. She just followed Uncle Tingyue submissively, fearing that she would displease her master again.

As for Gongshu Tingyue, ever since she came back from Zither Garden last time, she has always suspected that Lin Mowan alone could not control the overall situation, and there must be a powerful financial backer behind Lin Mowan.

But who could be this financial sponsor?
Before this, she had never doubted Shen Weiyuan, because he was well-known in Sheng'an for being a clean and self-disciplined person, cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and he did a lot of things like helping orphans and donating food for disaster relief.

Originally, in Gongshu Tingyue's opinion, Lin Mowan seemed to be just like most of the people he had rescued, nothing special, but now, she had to suspect that the financial backer behind Lin Mowan was most likely Shen Weiyuan! Coupled with the rumor that Shen Weiyuan had a concubine, this idea became stronger.

But she still didn't quite understand. Firstly, Shen Weiyuan had a good reputation, and Shen Junchi responded to the matter of his mistress by saying that it was just a rumor and couldn't be trusted. Secondly, given the current status of the Shen family, if he wanted to, he wouldn't have to keep her in secret. Even if he just displayed her in public, no one would dare to say a word against her.

Furthermore, even if the affair with the mistress was true, according to Shen Weiyuan's taste, he would never fall in love with an orphan girl of ordinary birth. Shen Weiyuan was not the kind of person who was attracted by beauty. No matter how beautiful she was, she would never be treated like this by him.

This made Gongshu Tingyue feel a little undecided...

At this time, Lin Mowan stood in the yard, looking at the crabapple tree that was almost withered. It was not as good as the Wisteria Garden at all. She had been away for so long, and it seemed that no one would be willing to take care of it. After all, although this family was always friendly to her, it could not be denied that they looked down on her behind her back.

After cleaning up the messy yard, Yuzhi saw Lin Mowan still standing in front of the tree in a daze. She walked over to the tree and asked, "This tree is really pitiful. It looks like it's dying. If you mind, you can change it with a new one. It looks like it's not going to survive."

Lin Mowan looked at the tree for a long time before shaking her head. After a little hesitation, she said, "No need. Let's ask a gardener to take a look when we have time. Maybe it can be saved."

Seeing that Lin Mowan insisted, Yuzhi didn't say anything else. She just nodded in response, turned around, picked up the little Sanhua that was basking in the sun, and went into the house to give it a bath.

Just as we were settling down, the old lady learned that Lin Mowan had returned, and she hurriedly sent someone to invite her.

I heard that the old lady's health has been pretty good recently. Although she doesn't eat much, she is much better than when Jiang Youxi first got into trouble. Occasionally, when she is in a good mood, she will ask the servants in the mansion to help her take a walk in the yard and bask in the sun.

When he heard that Lin Mowan had returned, he was so happy that he quickly asked someone to invite her over. Lin Mowan did not refuse and went into the house, changed her clothes and went over.

When Lin Mowan arrived, Qiu He had just helped the old lady drink the medicine. When he saw Lin Mowan coming, his brows, which had been furrowed because of the bitterness of the medicine, suddenly relaxed, and he hurriedly greeted her, "Sister Wan is here, come and sit down."

As she spoke, Lin Mowan had already walked forward, greeted her respectfully, walked to sit beside her, and spoke softly: "How are you, old lady recently? It's all my fault that I never came to see you."