ebookland Chapter 297 Lin Ziqin and the Ren family are of one mind
Chapter 297 Lin Ziqin and the Ren family are of one mind
Upon hearing this, everyone in the study gasped in shock.
Can a nanny make this decision? What happened in the Lin family kitchen is not just a personal matter. The people and things involved cannot be explained in a few words, nor can it be resolved by killing one person.
Madam Ren, having changed her earlier sorrowful mood, took Wenwen's hand and said firmly, "Young Master Hao, come with Grandmother. Master, you all go about your business. I'll go and take care of this matter first and come back later."
After saying that, he walked towards the backyard without waiting for anyone inside to react.
On the way, Madam Ren asked Zhang, "Is the medicine ready?"
"Alright, that girl is stubborn. She won't rest until the old woman is dealt with."
"Who has Granny Ruan's indenture?"
“Ziqin just took it out and returned it to Granny Ruan, but Granny Ruan refused to leave the mansion, so Ziqin said she would beat her to death to settle the matter.”
Madam Ren sighed helplessly, "Sigh, Granny Ruan raised her from a young age, so it's certain she cares about her. Her mother was too weak, and Granny Ruan's actions are really... Never mind, let's go."
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Lin Ziqin's bedroom.
Granny Ruan knelt before the bed, still earnestly pleading, "Miss, everything I've said is true. Think about it carefully. In everything I've done, haven't I put you first? In everything I've done, haven't I done it for your own good? From childhood to adulthood, you've suffered so much, and it breaks my heart to see it all. Yes, since you married into the Ren family, you've been loved by your husband, cared for by your mother-in-law, and had harmonious relationships with your sisters-in-law. I'm happy for you with such a life. But that was the Ren family of the past. Look at the Ren family now. Do you still have the good life you want? Since your husband was injured, have you had even a smile? How long do you want to live like this? I'm making this decision for you, Miss. I won't harm you. Please listen to my advice one more time, my Miss."
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid brought in a bowl of medicine. "Second Young Madam, the medicine is ready."
When Granny Ruan saw the bowl of medicine, her lips trembled. "Miss, please think carefully about what I said before deciding whether or not to drink this medicine to prevent miscarriage."
Lin Ziqin gritted her teeth, tears welling in her eyes, and ordered the maid, "Give me the medicine."
The old woman tried to step forward to stop her.
Lin Ziqin cried out, "Granny—shut up!"
After saying that, he tilted his head back and gulped down the entire bowl of medicine, not leaving a single drop.
Lin Ziqin wiped her mouth and said with a bitter smile, "Granny, I remember how good you were to me before, I remember it all, and I promised to take care of you in your old age. But, Granny, my husband is only lame in one leg, he's not dead. My husband is still alive, and I can be his legs. Wherever he wants to go, I can go with him, even if both of his legs are lame, I will still be with him. Besides, there's our child."
After a pause, Lin Ziqin continued, "Granny, this child is my and my husband's life. Only my husband and I can decide whether the child lives or dies. Granny, what right do you have to decide for me? What right do you have? Huh? My husband and I haven't said anything yet, and you've already poisoned me! Granny, you're not doing this for my own good, you're trying to kill me! Granny, my mother won't protect me, and you won't protect me either. Can't I protect myself? Can't I protect my child? Waaah..."
In the end, Lin Ziqin covered her face and wept bitterly, her cries revealing the repression and suffering she had endured during this period.
Before the old lady Ren and her entourage could persuade her, they had already arrived outside Lin Ziqin's bedroom. The reason they did not go in was because the old lady's words were sincere and earnest. They also wanted to see Lin Ziqin's decision. The Ren family would not force her to do anything. She had the right to choose her own life. If she was of one mind with the Ren family at this time, the Ren family would be her support in the future.
Lin Ziqin's sobs suddenly turned into loud wailing, indicating a possible emotional breakdown. Fearing something might happen to her, Old Madam Ren pushed open the door and went inside.
Before the maids inside could even speak as a group of people entered, they heard Old Madam Ren, who was standing at the front, coldly order, "Eldest daughter-in-law, take Granny Ruan away. The rest of you, leave."
A moment later, only three people remained in the room: Madam Ren, Wenwen, and Lin Ziqin.
The latter is still immersed in grief.
Wenwen stepped forward and patted her arm, feeling compelled to speak up, "Sister, sister, don't cry. If you're sad, the baby will be sad too..."
Lin Ziqin lifted her tear-streaked face, staring blankly at the person before her. After regaining her composure, she stammered, "Grandmother, I..."
Grandma Ren took the handkerchief and wiped away her tears, smiling, "How is it? Doesn't it feel better after crying? You're such a child. If you're wronged or upset, no one will laugh at you if you cry. Why force yourself to hold it in? If you still want to cry, come here, let Grandma hold you and let you cry again, okay?"
Lin Ziqin: ......
She didn't expect that her grandmother wouldn't scold her, but instead tried to comfort her in various ways. A feeling of gratitude welled up in her heart. "...Grandmother, I won't cry anymore."
Madam Ren: "Alright, next time you feel like crying, remember to ask your grandmother for help."
"Puch-"
Wenwen couldn't help but grin.
A laugh carried away the sadness that filled the room.
Wenwen took the initiative to speak, "Sister, stretch out your hand, let me take another look at it."
After speaking, Wenwen began to take Lin Ziqin's pulse, and spiritual energy slowly entered Lin Ziqin's body through the points where her fingers touched.
Lin Ziqin felt her body gradually becoming much lighter, her previously stuffy and bloated stomach gradually eased, and her complexion became noticeably rosier, with her previously pale lips regaining their color.
The immediate effect was something that even Madam Ren wouldn't have believed if she hadn't seen it with her own eyes.
Seeing that her condition had improved and her emotions had stabilized.
Old Madam Ren spoke frankly, "Ziqin, have you thought about how to deal with Granny Ruan?"
Lin Ziqin hesitated, biting her lip for a few moments before saying, "Grandmother, what I said about beating or killing her before was just an angry outburst, but her actions... I can't let her stay in the manor any longer, but... but..."
After a long silence, Lin Ziqin was unable to utter her final words.
Seeing her granddaughter-in-law's hesitation, Madam Ren understood the girl's actions. Granny Ruan was her wet nurse, who had treated her better than her own mother since she was a child. Perhaps Granny Ruan was even more important than her own mother in Lin Ziqin's heart. However, this incident made her realize her own path. She had grown up and there were some things she needed to face on her own.
Madam Ren smiled and said, "Make your decision boldly. With your grandmother backing you up, you have nothing to fear."
Lin Ziqin felt relieved. "Grandmother, I want to give Granny some money so she can go back to her hometown to retire. She has a distant nephew in the countryside. He's an honest man, and I've met him."
Old Madam Ren smiled, her eyes crinkling with a knowing smile. She knew that her granddaughter-in-law was also shrewd and calculating, and that some things were perhaps preordained.
“Okay, have your mother help you with it. Once it’s done, your grandmother will let you know. Just relax and take care of yourself. You don’t need to worry about Jintong.”
"Thank you, Grandma! And thank you, Mother!"
"Silly girl, we're family, no need to thank me."
As soon as Madam Ren finished speaking, Wenwen accidentally exclaimed in surprise.
"Oh dear—this child..."