Plotting for the Throne Chapter 9

Martha Mo knew very well what her parents' home meant to a woman. If she wanted to gain a firm foothold in her husband's family, she must first rely on her parents' protection, secondly, on her children's hard work, and thirdly, on the harmony of her parents-in-law and the love of her husband. She did not dare to guarantee the latter two for her daughter, but the support of her parents' home had to be stable and firm. This was also the result of her being humble and kind to others over the years.

"Mom, you are right, but I didn't expect Evelyn Lin to take me with her on her own initiative. In the past, when the various mansions in the capital held banquets, they always invited Evelyn Lin, but she never said she would take me with her." The imperial capital is big, but also small. Nowadays, most people outside only recognize Evelyn Lin, the daughter of the Lin family. She and Grace Lin have too low a sense of presence.

She knew in her heart that her father was only a fifth-rank official, far inferior to Evelyn Lin, the daughter of a first-rank official. But she just wouldn't accept it. They both had the surname Lin and were clearly descendants of their grandfather, so why should she be inferior to Evelyn Lin?

"Su'er, you should understand that a single tree cannot make a forest, and one stroke cannot write two Lin characters. You and Lin Wei'er are both legitimate daughters of the Lin family. Lin Wei'er has an older brother and a younger brother, but no other legitimate sisters. She has always been arrogant and proud. I'm afraid she wants to fight for the highest position in the future. Her father is the Minister of Revenue, in charge of the money of the entire Jiang Kingdom, and is deeply trusted by the emperor. You must not make an enemy of her. The little fights in the boudoir before marriage are nothing. Once you leave your mother's home, you will realize the goodness of your mother's home."

"Mother, do you mean that Evelyn Lin wants to marry into the royal family?" Felicity Lin's eyes lit up. How many women in this world can resist the temptation of the royal family? If she could marry a royal child, she would not only enjoy endless wealth and glory, but also the supreme status. At this moment, she was suddenly moved.

Martha Mo saw it and hit her head hard: "Felicity Lin, you better wake up and get rid of those unrealistic ideas as soon as possible." Martha Mo glared, and Felicity Lin rubbed her head pitifully: "What are you doing? Xu Evelyn Lin can dream, so I can't dream too."

She knew that her appearance and family background were not as good as Evelyn Lin's, so it was almost impossible for her to enter the palace. She did not dare to have such ambition. After all, Martha Mo had never thought of letting her marry into a wealthy family.

"It's okay for you to know that you are dreaming, Su'er, you have to listen to your mother. This time Evelyn Lin is willing to take you to the flower-viewing banquet hosted by the Minister of Justice. She must want to rekindle the sisterhood with you. Although this relationship was not deep before, it will only benefit you now. You'd better not act recklessly." Martha Mo knew this girl. She was not smart and had wild imaginations.

"I know, I know. You are so long-winded. Since we are going to the flower viewing banquet at the Minister of Justice's residence, I will prepare two beautiful clothes. Mom, let's go to the street."

"The flower viewing banquet is still seven days away. I'm afraid that the ladies from famous families in the capital will order custom clothes and jewelry in these two days. We don't need to rush."

Felicity Lin pouted her lips, acquiescing. With the arrival of spring and the blooming of flowers, there were countless banquets like this every month, but this was the first one this year. The women from all the mansions wanted to be the first, and she was no exception. However, her talent was not outstanding, and she didn't like to write poetry on weekdays. The only thing she was good at was playing the pipa.

On the other side, Grace Lin was also a little confused, but she didn't feel anything about it. Anyway, she was an unknown person wherever she went, at home and when she went out. She had average literary talent and average looks.