The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law

Indeed, there has been no news of pregnancy in Prince Jin Residence for a long time, and so many women have not conceived. Who says it’s a problem with the women? More likely, the problem lies with Prince Jin himself.

So, they could say nothing. Madam Lin told Lin Qianqing, "You need to be more clever, don’t provoke Prince Jin at this time, keep your distance. Daya, your husband is not like other men. If you were married to an ordinary man and were bullied, your mother could still help you get revenge. But the Imperial Family’s men are noble, and we who are their subjects can only acquiesce."

Lin Qianqing managed a strained smile and said, "Mother, rest assured, I will."

Consort Zhang was busy managing the affairs of the residence, even for meals she needed to arrange things. Madam Lin was annoyed by how Consort Zhang dominated over the legal wife, so when Lin Qianqing asked them to stay for a meal before leaving, she refused.

Lin Qianqing could only sigh helplessly.

After sending off the two Madams from the Lin Family, Consort Zhang leaned on the Shuixie where Lin Qianqing had to pass on her way back to her own courtyard, and took delight in misfortune, saying, "Sister Wangfei, why didn’t you keep Madam Lin and the old Madam Lin for a meal before letting them leave? Do you despise the food from Prince Jin Residence so much?"

Lin Qianqing scoffed, "The meals you arrange, of course they wouldn’t eat."

Consort Zhang’s face stiffened, and as she watched Lin Qianqing’s retreating back, she snapped angrily, "Are you dissatisfied with the fact that Prince Jin bestowed upon you the title of legal wife? If you can, try taking it back."

Lin Qianqing stopped, turned her head, and said, "Shouting and screaming—is this the upbringing of a Zhang Family daughter?"

Consort Zhang was rendered speechless, comparing upbringing? Comparing upbringing with her? The education of the Zhang family had never been inferior to any house in Beijing.

Lin Qianqing said with a faint smile, "You can hold on to that title for now, but take care, don’t damage it. If it gets damaged, you won’t be able to afford it."