Carrying the little lucky star, leading the villain on the road to exile

“However, the name Aunt Hu was bestowed upon me by me, so we should avoid using it,” Hu Wan’er said. “From now on, you will be called Aunt Yu in the mansion. When I am not in the mansion, all the affairs of the inner quarters will be managed by Aunt Yu.”

Hu Yuzhu was somewhat surprised. Was the madam really so at ease with her?
However, thinking of his own body and the indenture his wife held in her hand, he sighed and respectfully replied, "Yes."

Immediately afterwards, a maid helped Hu Yuzhu up and gave her place to Ma Mingli.

Even if Ma Mingli was unwilling, she could only obediently comply. She took the tea from the maid, knelt upright in front of Lin Dali and his wife, and held the tea in a coquettish voice, presenting it to Lin Dali, "Master, please have some tea."

Lin Dali licked his lips, finding this face too embarrassing to look at. He then looked up at Hu Yuzhu, who was standing obediently to the side, and realized that this one was much more pleasing to the eye.

Ma Mingli was furious. This damned old man, doesn't he know his own worth? She's already been so obsequious, yet he still dares to look at that scoundrel.

Hu Wan'er waited a while before asking, "Master, what title do you think we should give this Widow Ma?"

Lin Dali then came to his senses and frowned. Hearing the word "widow" now sounded rather jarring.
However, in front of so many people, he couldn't very well accuse his wife of arranging for him to take concubines. He could only hold his breath and decide to talk to her properly afterward, and then keep calling her a widow, lest she be cursing him.

"Since we all started together, let's just make her the second concubine, so we don't have to ask her for a higher title later."

Looking at the unrecognizable Ma Mingli, Madam Lin said with a half-smile, "I didn't realize that the master still cherishes old feelings. Originally, as a widow, giving her a concubine would have been enough, but since the master is willing, then we will grant his wish."

However, since they are not from an innocent family, no matter how many concubines the master takes in the future, she will always be ranked last.

Upon hearing that he could take concubines in the future, and judging from his wife's tone that she didn't object, Lin Dali no longer cared about the ranking and immediately agreed, "Whatever you say, Madam."

After holding it up for a while, Ma Mingli almost dropped her teacup upon hearing this. This lady was simply leaving her no way out. It was bad enough that she had one concubine, Yu, above her, but there would be many more people above her in the future.

Moreover, if another new person joins, she will have to be ranked lower, which is a blatant humiliation for her.

Lin Dali felt a little guilty, after all, Ma Mingli had suffered a loss in this matter, so he quickly accepted the tea and said, "Take good care of me and my wife from now on."

After saying that, he smiled ingratiatingly at Hu Wan'er, hoping that the lady would remember what he had said.

Ma Mingli held up her teacup, hesitated for a moment, and then shoved it heavily in front of Hu Wan'er, saying in a stiff voice, "Madam, please have some tea."

Hu Wan'er looked at her with a half-smile, not making things difficult for her. After all, so many people were watching today. If she was going to be kind and generous, she should be open about it. She took the tea, sipped it, and then said slowly, "I hope that in the future, Aunt Ma will keep to her duty and follow Aunt Yu closely to learn how to be a concubine."

You went through all my dowry items before, and I suppose you didn't like them. So I had to pick and choose, and finally selected the best gift for you, hoping you'll be more careful with your words and actions in the future.

After she finished speaking, another maid came up carrying a tray, and everyone craned their necks, eager to know what was on it.

When the red cloth covering it was lifted, it turned out to be a ruler.

"I hope that you will overcome your laziness, stay true to yourself, and do your duty well in the future."

Madam Qian, sitting next to Bai Suihe, clapped her hands first, "Good, congratulations to Master Lin on the acquisition of a beautiful concubine." The other ladies echoed her, and it really seemed like they had come to offer their congratulations.

Ma Mingli wanted to cause trouble again, but she had already lost her chance.

Lin Dali stood up and cupped his hands in greeting, thus calming down the controversy surrounding the concubine-taking incident.

The food was served shortly afterward. Despite being in a remote village, Lin Dali really knew how to enjoy life. He had hired several good chefs to serve him at home, and the hastily prepared food was surprisingly delicious.

Gu Xingyang could only watch everyone with drooling eyes, and couldn't help but make noises, which amused the ladies at the table. Madam Qian, who was sitting next to her, even picked up a piece of chicken and waved it in front of her, asking, "Do you want some?"

The unique aroma of chicken filled Gu Xingyang's nostrils, and her mouth watered uncontrollably. However, seeing the unscrupulous adults still there, eager to see her make a fool of herself, she silently sighed and played along, "Ahhh..."

"Look how wide her little mouth is open, it's a pity she has no teeth," Mrs. Qian said, noticing her gaze drifting to her chopsticks before slowly putting the chicken into her mouth. "Ah, it smells so good."

"Mother, look, they're all bullying me." Gu Xingyang could only complain to Bai Suihe in her heart.

Bai Suihe glared at Madam Qian with annoyance, "Why are you teasing her? Now she'll have to wash a few more handkerchiefs when we get back."

Gu Xingyang, "..."

Mrs. Qian and the others were amused, and the conversation then turned to embarrassing stories about their own children when they were young.

Gu Xingyang listened with great interest this time. The little boy's puzzling actions have always been a mystery. She was determined to exploit these weaknesses today. Once the little boy could speak, she would go to their mansion and make fun of their precious child. Yes, that was the decision.

Hu Wan'er came over at this time and first bowed to the ladies present, saying, "I am truly sorry for the poor hospitality today. I hope you ladies will forgive me."

"That's fine. We came without telling you," Madam Qian said with a smile. "Madam Lin is already very generous for not blaming us for coming uninvited. Please forgive us."

“I know what you ladies think,” Madam Lin said, taking the cup from the maid. “If it weren’t for your strong support, this matter wouldn’t have been resolved so smoothly today. In the future, if any of you ladies need my help, please just let me know.”

He raised his glass and drank it first as a sign of respect, saying, "Please help yourselves."

After everyone left, they whispered among themselves, "The change is really too great. It's like a little wildcat has been replaced by a tigress. Mr. Lin is going to have a hard time from now on."

"Seriously? You actually sympathize with that Mr. Lin?"

"Of course not. Why would I sympathize with him? I'm just curious how this Mrs. Lin will manage the household affairs in the future."

She just handed over the reins of the household to Consort Yu; isn't she afraid of raising a wolf in sheep's clothing?

"Then you're overthinking it. Didn't you see the way Aunt Yu walked? It's obvious that she was specially trained there. A skinny horse like that is no longer capable of having children, and she has the indenture in her hands. As long as you offer her some benefits, she'll obediently listen to you." (End of this chapter)