The Female Supporting Role Shows Out

Chapter 6

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

After leaving the capital, Lin Dan and Lady Qi settled themselves temporarily in a nearby small town. While they were there, the old marquis had sent several groups of people to look for them, but Lin Dan had politely declined their help.

It was another day where she sent away another group of people. Lady Qi finally couldn't hold back anymore and said pitifully, "Dan'er, it's actually okay to go back to the Marquis' residence. We have nobody to depend on, it's better to have someone taking care of us. We also cannot afford to leave your dad's house and the restaurant behind. With the support of the old marquis, we can bring the case to the officials and make your second and third uncles return everything."

Lin Dan waved her hand and said firmly, "Mother, you're making things seem too simple. What do we have besides 120 taels of silver? We have no property deed, how are we able to bring this to the officials? The old marquis is a kind man and said that we are the guests of the Marquis Residence, but do you understand what's our current identity? We're just slightly better off than the slave who has signed a deed. Now that the marquis' daughter is at the crucial moment of being chosen as the concubine, you know how strict the marquis' residence will be. The marquis' brother-in-law is still in jail for injuring others while riding a horse and no matter how badly his wife begs, the old marquis has never given in to her request. Do you think he would care about our losing lawsuit? He is trying to bring us back because he is kind-hearted and sentimental. But we should not take it for granted and squander his feelings for us away."

Lin Dan sighed and added, "Besides, as long as the Yan family and our family are living in the same place, they will definitely find all ways to tarnish father's reputation in order to restore theirs. The second uncle and the third uncle will also stop us from taking back our properties by secretly plotting against us. Apart from having some money, what else do we have? The old marquis can protect us for now, but can he protect us forever? Staying in the capital means that we will be facing never-ending troubles, I thought it is better for us to leave and start our lives anew. Don't you think so, mother?"

Although Lady Qi was unwilling, she was successfully persuaded by her daughter and could only nod in tears.

Lin Dan rented a small courtyard to live in temporarily and went out to explore the area. Her child-like face was wearing a solemn expression. On this day, she walked further than she always did and unknowingly took the official road to the relay station. There were loud sounds of clamor and the neighing of horses at the station, which made the place seemed very lively. There was also a straw shed outside the station, and an old woman was busy serving food.

She was unsure what food was served, but she could smell the nice aroma from afar. Lin Dan was attracted by the smell and walked quickly over. The merchants in the inn also came outside to take a look.

"Auntie, your tofu balls smell good, how much does a bowl of it cost?" A trader asked loudly.

"Two copper coins for one bowl." The old woman replied with a smile.

"Great, I'll have one please." The trader immediately sat down in the straw shed, staring straight at the oil pan.

When Lin Dan came, the tofu balls were done deep-frying and were being scooped up by the old woman to drain the oil. She then poured the tofu balls into another pot, and boiled them in the bone broth, causing the sweetness of the soup to be blended with the aroma of deep-fried balls. After boiling, the tofu balls were done after sprinkling it with a handful of chopped green onion. The golden and crispy tofu balls were tumbling in the milky and rich soup, beautifully decorated with the green onion. The fragrance of the tofu, broth, green onion, and some pepper was mixed together to create a mouth-watering flavor.