A Beautiful Duchess with a Dark Heart – Chapter 114

Chapter 114: The Right People Were Chosen

Cui Momo went back and told Qi Furen about this matter, carefully and without adding any personal emotions.

Qi Furen listened with her mouth agape, stunned. After a long time, she said…

“Heavens! Last time, when she saved Yuanyuan, I was still thinking: how could a young girl be so brave… Later, I observed her, and she didn’t seem too special, just rather generous. I thought I was overthinking it. When Xiao Wu told me he was willing to marry her, he was vague, and I thought there must have been some fateful coincidence between them. I didn’t expect… she’s truly remarkable… Aiyo, who knows what kind of help she has given Xiao Wu!”

Cui Momo then relayed Wen Yu’s words: “Miss Wen feels that she acted improperly, so she asked this servant to explain the situation to you and apologize. She said that if you blame her and no longer wish for the marriage, she would understand.”

“How could I blame her? Over the years, I’ve seen countless young ladies. Like this one, who is courageous, resourceful, loyal, steady, quick-witted, and dares to take action… where can you find such a girl?! She’s much stronger than me!”

At this moment, that Qin Lianyue had long been forgotten by Qi Furen. In this short time, she had thought of several young ladies, but Qin Lianyue never crossed her mind!

“Furen, you’re not bad yourself. It’s just that our Cui family has a pure and honest family tradition. You’re straightforward and innocent, how could you have seen the kind of battles that happen in the Qi family?! Originally, there was nothing to fear, but when it comes to Eldest Young Master… your heart suffers!”

Qi Furen’s eyes reddened. “Hehe, if I told Qi Xiao that the grandmother he respects the most wanted to harm Yuanyuan, do you think he would believe me!?”

“Hehe! This servant guesses that Eldest Young Master would not only not believe you, but he would also blame you for loving Yuanyuan more than Miss Wenxin!”

“Hehe…” Qi Furen shook her head with a wry smile. “My own legitimate eldest granddaughter, I can’t even love her enough. But even though I want to love her, I’m not allowed!”

“Heh! That poor and idiotic woman always thinks she’s great. When she sees Miss Wen, she’ll know what it means to be outdone! It would be best if Miss Wen gives birth to your legitimate eldest grandson as soon as she enters the family, that would make her die of anger!” Cui Momo was not an outsider, so she spoke casually.

She truly hated Eldest Young Madam Xu Shi.

“You, you, you!” Qi Furen shook her head with a smile.

“Think about it, the children born to our Fifth Master and Miss Wen will definitely be celestial beings. Then, you can carry one on your back and hold another in your arms, and we’ll stroll around the capital!”

“Hahahaha…” Qi Furen laughed heartily, momentarily regaining the vibrancy of her youth.

Seeing this, Cui Momo felt comforted.

“If she’s that capable, I have to think carefully… The shop on West Street is almost due, the tenant has bought his own shop and told Cui Youfu that he wants to help sublet it. Should I use him to sublet it? When it expires, I’ll take it back and give it to Wen Yu to manage.”

“Aiyo, you, as a mother-in-law, are quite generous!”

“What’s this considered?!” Qi Furen feigned modesty.

“Furen, yesterday, that Zhang Moqing also ran around, helping out. It seems that she’s indeed capable. The key is that she’s on the same side as Miss Wen.”

“Hmm, these two marriages… the right people were chosen! If Xiao Si and his wife were good, I wouldn’t treat them poorly either!”

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The next day, before dawn, Wen Yu got out of bed and went out after a simple wash.

Unexpectedly, she was stopped at the second gate. The gate was locked tightly, and there wasn’t even a single person in sight, clearly indicating that she was not allowed to leave.

Wu Shi…

Wen Yu sneered, but she wasn’t angry. She turned around and headed for the main gate.

The main gate was also closed, but if it was closed, she could make a fuss. The commotion woke up Wen Feng, who was sleeping in the front. He sent someone to inquire and, after understanding the situation, he frowned and ordered the gate to be opened for Wen Yu.

As Wen Yu got into the carriage, she whispered to Li Jiang, “In these next two days, go to the estate and see how our Fourth Mistress is doing. Take some silver fragments with you and try not to be recognized.”

When they arrived at the Liu family’s gate, it was still dark. Although there were shadows moving around, it was silent.

Eldest Master Liu didn’t appear personally, he sent the steward to handle things.

There was no breaking of bowls, no suona(?), no one wearing mourning clothes or scattering paper money.

Wen Yu got out of the carriage and unexpectedly discovered that Song Shang was also there…

“Why are you here…” she asked in surprise.

Song Shang walked over. “Someone stole my collection of fine wine while I was away, of course I have to come and see what’s going on.”

The corner of Wen Yu’s mouth twitched. “It’s just a few bottles of wine, does it really require Fifth Master Song to come personally?”

“I was worried… that you would be too sad.” Song Shang looked at her seriously.

“I was already sad yesterday, I’m fine today. After sending Lanfang off and taking Lanzhou away, I have to start a new life…”

“Hmm, I also brought a doctor. Let’s go!”

Looking at his retreating figure, Wen Yu couldn’t deny that she was touched…

Song Shang not only brought a doctor, but also prepared many people. They were busy at the scene, quietly and orderly.

Wen Yu went inside to find Yan Zhu and Liu Lanzhou. “How is it?! Did he sleep last night?” Liu Lanzhou sat in front of the coffin, lost in thought.

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“He slept for a little while.”

“What about you?!”

Yan Zhu shook her head. “I was worried, I didn’t sleep.”

“Hmm, it will be over this afternoon! Zhuzhu…” Wen Yu didn’t know what the situation was with Qi Furen, and she felt a bit uneasy.

“What’s wrong?” Yan Zhu sensed something was amiss.

“Nothing! Look: Lanzhou, Master Qing, from now on, we’ll be together.”

“Hmm, that’s good. Lanzhou, let’s go! Let’s go send your sister off.”

Liu Lanzhou tugged on Yan Zhu’s sleeve and followed her, his eyes fixed on the coffin.

They walked in silence. After leaving the city and traveling for half a day, they arrived at the Liu family’s ancestral graveyard.

People had been sent here yesterday, and everything was ready. “Lanzhou, when you’re older, we’ll come and repair the grave.”

Liu Lanzhou was very quiet.

As the coffin was lowered, Wen Yu just breathed a sigh of relief when Liu Lanzhou suddenly went crazy…

He cried and screamed heart-wrenchingly, trying to climb into the grave… He wouldn’t listen to anyone.

He was completely out of control, making Wen Yu and Yan Zhu break out in a cold sweat.

In the end, it was Song Shang who stepped forward and knocked him unconscious with a single palm strike.

Only then was Lanfang peacefully laid to rest.

They took Lanzhou directly back to the small courtyard. Master Qing had already prepared two rooms in the front courtyard and cleaned them thoroughly.

Xiao Ji Niang had prepared bedding, clothes, and other necessities. She also sent her youngest son, Li Tan, to take care of Liu Lanzhou first.

The group entered the courtyard, and the doctor examined Liu Lanzhou. He suggested letting him take medicine and sleep for two days.

Song Shang looked around the small courtyard. “Your situation here is special, it wouldn’t be easy to buy servants from outside right now. I’ll send a family over first, they’re all very reliable. They can guard the house, work, and do everything. You can use them for now, and we’ll talk about getting your own servants later.”

“Then I won’t stand on ceremony, I really need reliable people right now.”

Li Tan was about the same age as Lanzhou, he was gentle and observant.

Wen Yu also asked for Du Juan. With the two of them taking care of Lanzhou, plus Yan Zhu, it should be enough.

When she came out, she saw Song Shang and Zhang Jiangqing talking, while Master Qing was wiping away tears in a corner.

“Master Qing, what’s wrong?”

“Ah?! I’m fine, I just feel sorry for this boy.”

“Hmm. You’ve been busy for half a day, take a rest!”

Song Shang asked Wen Yu, “You saved Master Qing, are you planning to open an embroidery workshop?”

“I have that intention, but it’s still some time away! I don’t have the silver…”

Song Shang glared at her. “If you want to open one, open it properly. Don’t make a small workshop and embarrass me. You have the silver, don’t I still owe you?” he said resentfully.

“Fifth Brother, wait until I feel at ease before planning this!” She had to see if the Qi family would break off the engagement…

Thinking of this, her heart felt heavy.

In fact, Zhang Jiangqing was also thinking about this matter. He had witnessed Wen Yu’s performance from beginning to end yesterday. Let alone Qi Furen, even his own mother would probably be shocked… But things had already come to this, it was pointless to bring it up again.

Wen Yu looked at the small courtyard. More and more people were coming, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, she even wanted to move here!

Hopefully, things at Qi Furen’s side…