A Beautiful Duchess with a Dark Heart – Chapter 131

Chapter 131

The Wen family had a small courtyard in the capital in their early years, and the current one was exchanged three years ago.

With Song Shang’s connections, the location was good, but the area was not as large as their old home.

Well, it’s in the capital, it’s quite difficult to have such a house.

Wen Qian took leave and was still very happy. It was not easy for his mother to raise him, and he had not been able to show his filial piety for many years. From now on, he could let her enjoy her old age and bask in the glory of her son.

Sitting next to him were Yuan Shi, Wen Huan, and his two sons.

Compared to her husband’s cheerful face, Yuan Shi felt slightly annoyed: Old Madam had a strong personality, tough methods, and sometimes was very unreasonable. Wen Yu’s matter was all agreed upon, but it turned out like this! In addition, Wu Shi… might also compete with her.

Since marrying her husband, she had always been outside and accustomed to being in charge. At her age, she suddenly had a mother-in-law and sister-in-law…

Not to mention Wen Yu… She was the heaviest burden on her mind. These days, she had made inquiries and even deliberately passed by the Qi residence in her carriage. What a grand place… The Emperor’s trust, considerable wealth. She had not been able to find out much about the Fifth Young Master, heard he was always away from home.

She looked at her daughter.

Wen Huan wore a beige floral cloak with a white fur collar, which was newly popular among the noble ladies in the capital. Inside, she wore a light purple jacket and skirt, and a simple agate pearl flower was inserted in her hair. It could be said that she was not deliberately dressed up.

But paired with her pink face, bright eyes, and white teeth, it was the perfect picture of a young lady at home.

Facing the grandmother and Wen Yu who were about to enter the house, it was good to be subtle and low-key.

She suddenly felt sorry for her. If Wen Yu really married into the Qi family, it would be very difficult for Wen Huan to surpass her!

Just as her thoughts were racing, someone came in to report: “The Wen family’s convoy has arrived!”

“They’re here!” Wen Qian was the first to go out to greet them.

“Mother!” He strode down the steps and called out to the first carriage.

Hearing her son’s excited voice, Old Madam felt comforted and got out of the carriage with a smile. Wen Qian hurried forward to support her. “Mother, you’ve had a long journey, are you tired?”

“It’s alright, we didn’t rush, and the journey was smooth.”

“Are you cold?”

“No, how are you?” Old Madam’s voice was also full of concern.

“I’m very well.”

Yuan Shi brought the children forward: “Mother!” “Grandmother!”

Old Madam Wen nodded with a smile: “Oh, you’ve all grown taller! Good, good! Let’s go inside and talk!”

Wen Yu also got out of the carriage. “Eldest Miss!” Someone called out from the side.

Steward Li had already brought people to wait by the side, and Master Qing was also there, wearing a blue cotton cloak and a veil.

Master Qing had arrived in the capital two months earlier than Wen Yu.

Wen Qian was arranging things with Wen Feng when he suddenly saw several people welcoming Wen Yu.

Wen Qian was still stunned, but Wen Yu took the initiative to come over. “Father!”

Feng Ge’er’s wife, Li Shi, and Wen Huan, one on the left and one on the right, helped Old Madam into the house.

Yuan Shi accompanied them inside and glanced back at Wen Yu.

Wen Yu was dressed ostentatiously in a dark purple sable fur. The fur was even, the texture was soft, and it had a luxurious sheen…

Yuan Shi did not lack knowledge… Just this one piece of clothing was rarely seen in the capital, and the price must be extraordinary.

She used all the property I returned to buy clothes? She felt really suffocated.

“Is everything going well with Father’s official duties? Is your health good?” Wen Yu was just going through the motions.

Wen Qian nodded gently: “Everything is fine. These are…”

Wen Yu said, “Father, there’s something I want to talk to you about.”

“What can’t you say inside?!” Wen Qian was unhappy.

“I can talk about it inside, but I have to make some arrangements before I can go in.”

Wen Qian was speechless. She was really something, no one was busier than her!

“Go ahead! Be brief.”

Wen Yu still smiled, not anxious or afraid. “Uncle Liu’s family had an accident, Aunt Liu and Liu Lanfang are dead. I’ve recognized Liu Lanzhou as my sworn brother and taken him in. This time, I’ve brought him to the capital.” She pointed to a carriage behind.

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“What did you say…” Wen Qian didn’t understand for a moment.

“Uncle Liu Huan was a classmate of yours, Father, you should remember him. I and Lanfang have been good friends since childhood. Entrusted by Lanfang on her deathbed, I recognized Lanzhou as my sworn brother. I’ll tell you the details later. I sent someone ahead to arrange accommodation in the capital. I’m taking Lanzhou to settle in now. I thought I should let you know.”

“Nonsense!” Wen Qian said angrily in a low voice, “You…”

“Father, Grandmother knows about this too.”

“Oh, since you’re so capable, what do you need to tell me?”

Wen Yu smiled, neither hurried nor afraid. “You’re my father, I have to take care of things before I even enter the house, shouldn’t I report to you?!”

Wen Qian’s face was gloomy and surprised.

“Father, then I’ll go first.” Wen Yu said to Wen Qian with a smile and turned away.

Wen Qian stood there fuming. How could this be like a young lady from a respectable family?

“Master Qing!”

“Did everything go well on the journey, Miss?”

“Everything is fine! How are things here, Master Qing?”

For many years, Master Qing had never had such a comfortable time as these days, and his complexion had improved a lot.

“Your courtyard has been purchased, and the embroideresses, apprentices, and I have all moved in. In addition, we rented a small courtyard nearby for Li Jiang and the others to live in, so it’s convenient for you to use them at any time.”

“That’s very good. Lanzhou and Zhuzhu are tired, take them back! Remember to find a doctor to see them!”

“Yes.”

Wen Yu went to the carriage. “Lanzhou? You go with Ping Ping, An An, your Sister Zhuzhu, and Master Qing. When you get home, have a good rest. After I’m settled, I’ll go see you.”

There was no sound from the carriage.

Wen Yu nodded. “Please, Master Qing, don’t forget to prepare some food for the little turtles. Let Lanzhou sleep more. If anything happens, come and call me immediately. Zhuzhu, you go home with Master Qing first, I’ll go see you later.”

“Okay…” Yan Zhu, who had finally recovered from her “showing off” illness, was a little listless.

Seeing her arranging things in an orderly manner, Wen Qian went over and pointed to that side, asking Wen Feng, “What’s going on with her?”

Wen Feng snorted. “Big brother, your eldest daughter is really capable! Liu Ting’s wife bullied the Liu siblings, so that girl poisoned her and then committed suicide. Wen Yu actually went to the Liu family and made a scene, forcing Liu Ting to sign something, and snatched that little fool away, saying she recognized him as her sworn brother. Ha, Big brother, you’ve got a godson!”

“What kind of mess is this?!”

“Let’s talk about it later! Let me take a look at the place first!”

Wen Feng was full of interest.

Wen Qian felt a headache coming on.

The important belongings of the Wen family had already been transported to the capital one after another. This time, it was only the personal belongings that were brought along.

Old Madam entered the courtyard, supported by Li Shi and Wen Huan, looking around as they walked.

Yuan Shi was beside them, introducing the place in a soft voice:

“The capital is not like our old home. Although our courtyard is not big, it’s already very good. Your room is behind the main living room, just across a corridor, enclosed, so you won’t get cold or wet. This way, you can usually stay in the hall and won’t…”

Old Madam walked slowly, looking left and right, sighing inwardly, it was not easy to live in the capital. This courtyard was not like the pavilions, towers, and gardens of their old home… But the price was many times higher!

“Over there are the rooms where the girls live, they’ve all been newly decorated.” Actually, she hadn’t prepared a room for Wen Yu originally.

Now the room Wen Yu was staying in was a guest room. Knowing that Wen Yu was coming, she asked Wen Huan to clean it up again. Unexpectedly, Wen Huan took it very seriously and decorated it tastefully. It seemed that she had listened to her teachings.

“Mother, would you like to go and have a look?”

Wu Shi said, “Sister-in-law, Mother has had a tiring journey, let’s go to the back and sit down first! Have some hot tea and rest.”

Yuan Shi’s face flushed…

My brain is fried, I went for a massage early in the morning. I’m not very clear-headed about what I wrote, sorry…