Chapter 286 Exiled Man's Sister-in-law 59
"But after he woke up, he wanted to go to the Huns. He refused to listen to anything I said and wouldn't let me tell you."

"Child, I'm afraid he'll never come back, so I want to leave him a descendant..."

Liu Yang felt extremely distressed: "Second sister-in-law..."

The queen thought of all that Liu Zong had done for the Great Zhou, and how Lin Zhi was obviously pregnant with the Liu family's child, but was maliciously speculated and talked about. The couple didn't know how much suffering they had endured. Her voice softened: "Lin, you are a good person. Now that Liu Zong has returned safely and has made such contributions to the Great Zhou, His Majesty will definitely reward him."

"You and your daughter will only get better and better in the future, and no one will let you suffer any injustice again."

The imperial concubine and other ladies also agreed, praising her for enduring so much gossip. It was rare for a person to endure so much without telling anyone, and it was truly rare for her to have a noble character, be affectionate and righteous.

But when the imperial concubine praised her, a trace of contemplation flashed in her eyes. Yu Wan had clearly told her that Lin Zhi's child was the result of an affair with someone else, so she didn't want to say anything more to such a woman of bad character for fear of losing her status. But who would have expected to hear Lin say today that the child was Liu Zong's?

This Yu Wan actually dared to lie to her! I must ask for clarification when I return.

Lin Zhi just bowed her head slightly and thanked everyone softly.

Min Qing was already frozen at this moment, not understanding why such a good rumor suddenly took a big turn? She subconsciously looked outside the palace gate. She had heard Lin's sister-in-law Yu Wan say that the child was a bastard, so...

Suddenly, Madam Min grabbed my wrist and warned me: "Come with me to apologize later!"

Min Qing didn't want to go, but in the current situation, no matter how dumb she was, she knew that if she didn't apologize when she got home, she would definitely be blamed by her father, so she could only hold her anger and lower her head: "Yes."

Soon the flower-viewing banquet was over, and everyone said goodbye and got on the carriages outside the palace gate to return home.

Only Linzhi and her companions went back in the carriage sent by the Queen. The carriage was piled with various jewelry made of various materials bestowed by the palace. The Imperial Concubine and the ladies also gave them things in varying amounts.

Liu Yang's mind was not on those things. She hugged Lin Zhi's arm tightly and cried, "Second sister-in-law, I know you will never do anything to let down my second brother!"

Linzhi laughed: "You know it again?" Mingming had never asked her this question before.

Liu Yang immediately leaned over to her ear and whispered, "Second sister-in-law, I actually saw it all. That night when you gave birth, Second Brother came back. You two talked for a long time. I also saw Second Brother hugging you and telling you that he would not let you remarry and that he would definitely come back alive." He looked proud, "I know everything!"

She was worried about her second sister-in-law that night, so she told her mother and went to check. Unexpectedly, there was a man inside. At first she thought it was her third brother, but later she looked carefully and realized it was her second brother.

Lin Zhi was shocked: "Then why didn't you say anything?"

Also, why does this girl have a habit of snooping? Last time Yu Wan sneaked into the space and was discovered by her, she knew about her meeting with Liu Zong, and she even heard her flirting with Liu Zong.

Liu Yang leaned on her shoulder, very dependent: "Second sister-in-law and second brother must have reasons for hiding it. I didn't understand it before, but now I understand."

It turns out that the second brother went to the Huns.

If she knew the reason at that time, she would definitely cry and make a fuss to not let her second brother go. Her father and eldest brother were gone, and she just wanted her family to be together.

But now seeing what the second brother has done, if it weren't for the second brother, who knows how long the war at the border would have lasted, and who knows if the third brother could defeat the cunning Huns alone. What's more, there are those officials from the capital watching over it. The border might have been plunged into war for many years, and the people would have suffered.

I was moved: "Second sister-in-law, you have endured so much by yourself, it's hard."

Lin Zhi lowered her head and saw Liu Yang's smiling face with tears in her eyes. She raised her hand and touched her head: "You didn't tell anyone, which is great. When your brother comes back, I will ask him to reward you." Liu Yang quickly smiled and agreed.

The two began to talk and laugh again. Lin Zhi looked outside the carriage, and suddenly her eyes paused, meeting Yu Wan's shocked gaze. After a few seconds, she lowered the curtain to block her view. Yu Wan unexpectedly did not show up at the flower viewing banquet today. I don't know if she was afraid that she would say something unfavorable to her or what.

But even if he didn't show up, he wouldn't be at peace.

Just after leaving the palace, Madam Min brought Min Qing to apologize. Min Qing said "sorry" with difficulty and then told her that it was Yu Wan who instructed her to do it and it was none of her business.

Although I don’t know whether Min Qing was deliberately shirking responsibility in order to exonerate herself, this kind of behavior is indeed something Yu Wan would do.

But, is she panicking now?
Little Mingzhu is not the child of some unknown person, but Liu Zong's.

Her words like "Lin is unclean" and "I'm sorry to Liu Zong" could not hurt her at all, but made Yu Wan herself a person who maliciously slandered others' reputation. Just wait to be scolded. Moreover, once Liu Jing and Liu Zong come back, she will surely meet a miserable end.

When the carriage arrived at the courtyard, the palace servants helped knock on the door and move things inside.

Then he left respectfully.

The doorman and the maid were stunned to see so many items bestowed by the royal family. They did not dare to touch them until Linzhi asked them to move them. Then they carefully moved them into the house.

Liu's mother came out of the house holding little Mingzhu.

Little Mingzhu, wearing the flowery dress embroidered by her mother, reached out to Linzhi for a hug. She squinted her eyes and smiled, revealing a mouthful of millet teeth. She was so adorable.

Lin Zhi walked over and said, "Mom, let me hold you."

Mother Liu did not let go. She looked at her with red eyes that were swollen from crying. Her eyes were red. "In the afternoon, someone from the palace came. They said that Erlang is not dead."

Lin Zhi nodded: "Yes, I also heard it at the banquet."

Mother Liu's voice trembled: "You knew it a long time ago, right?" She looked down at her granddaughter, her lips trembling, "Mingzhu, Mingzhu is Zong'er's child, right?"

Lin Zhi nodded slightly.

Liu's mother suddenly burst into tears, hugged her granddaughter tightly, put her face against Xiao Mingzhu's face, and sobbed, "Why didn't I notice that? Her nose and mouth look like her father's, but I never connected the dots, wuwuwu." She guessed that it might be the third son's, but the two did not say anything because they did not want to make her sad.

But he never thought that Lin had never betrayed her son and the child was Zong'er's.

"Zong'er, my Zong'er is not dead."

There was grief in her voice. After all, Liu's mother had always believed that Erlang was dead and had never thought that he was still alive... After the grief, there was joy. She kissed little Mingzhu with love in her eyes, "Grandmother's little Mingzhu is so pretty and lovable."

For the first time, Liu's mother was relieved that she had never treated the child badly.

Otherwise, if she knew the truth, she would definitely regret it to death.

"Do you think your father and Dalang will..." The fact that her second son was not dead made her feel hopeful. She wondered if Father Liu and her eldest son were also alive, but could not come back for various reasons.

Linzhi and Liu Yang didn't know what to say. Seeing their expressions, Liu's mother forced a smile and said, "I was just saying that. You don't have to take it seriously. By the way, Mingzhu is hungry. I'll take her to eat." She turned around with her granddaughter in her arms, her back hurried and full of loneliness.

(End of this chapter)

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