1781 The Lin Family’s Visit 4

Hearing his words, Lin Jiaxing silently agreed.

She, as a woman, had not led an easy life.

When they got married, his father was still alive, and the Lin Family was flouris.h.i.+ng. However, after his father’s pa.s.sing, he, an incapable man, had been unable to maintain the family’s previous strength. Additionally, half of their properties had been given as dowry to his sister. She had complained, but she had never held it against them.

In general, she was a kind-hearted woman.

Her current practicality and anxiety about their declining wealth were borne out of her concern for Jiashu’s future. In that regard, she was not wrong.

However, both he and his son’s complaints had hurt her. Considering the difficult times she had endured over the years, it was understandable.

Lin Jiaxing gave Lin Jiashu a meaningful look, silently signaling him to drop the matter.

He continued, “You’re right, but we have different perspectives. I understand that you’re doing this for the sake of our family. Let’s wait and see what Chaoyan has in mind when we meet her at court. I trust that Chaoyan knows best how to make suitable arrangements. If she doesn’t provide us with any, we shouldn’t blame her; we’ll simply carry on with our lives.”

Softening his tone, Lin Jiaxing acknowledged and supported her intentions, causing Mrs. Lin to relent.

She nodded in agreement.

If she persisted, she would be seen as unreasonable. Realizing this, Mrs. Lin decided to let the matter go for now and proceed step by step. If there was an opportunity to obtain something better, she was determined to seize it.

With the Lin Family reaching an agreement, they made their way to the court together.

Everyone in the court recognized the Lin Family and treated them with utmost politeness and consideration. Mrs. Lin’s mood was uplifted as they made their way to the palace. The respectful treatment she received from the courtiers alleviated her worries. With Gu Chaoyan being part of the Lin Family, she was confident that they would receive a.s.sistance.

Deep in her heart, Mrs. Lin vowed to make it happen.

However…

She refrained from voicing her thoughts further, knowing that her husband and son would not appreciate it.

After a long journey, they finally arrived at the court. Rather than stopping at the gate, the wagon continued on. This was an unprecedented treatment for the Lin Family. Mrs. Lin raised the curtain and peered outside, overwhelmed with happiness.

Lin Jiaxing was on the verge of reprimanding her…

But then he reconsidered her perspective and realized that their visits to the court were infrequent, allowing her to indulge in the experience. He decided to address the matter later, once they returned home.

Finally, they arrived at the back palace.

They disembarked from the wagon.

Mrs. Lin had been eagerly observing her surroundings throughout the journey. It was her first time in the back court, as women from a business family were never granted such privileges.

The imperial court was a stark contrast to her own modest mansion and the Lin Family’s residence.

Their own mansion had a simple backyard, as they prioritized establis.h.i.+ng a well-maintained front yard. Similarly, the Lin Family’s mansion was relatively unadorned.

But within the imperial court…