Chapter 258
That night, the Marquis didn’t return to his room to sleep.
This was a common occurrence.
Tan Shi was in a good mood… What she said today, she knew it wasn’t appropriate, but she did it on purpose.
Only by making things sound sinister would the Marquis be disgusted and instinctively stop her from doing it again, instead of pursuing the right or wrong of the matter itself.
Besides, what was right or wrong about such a matter?!
Did she think I didn’t know? Just a few girls trying to climb the social ladder!
Wen Yu being able to go to the Eastern Palace, maybe she regretted marrying into the Qi family long ago. Now, she’s sending Yan Zhu in, trying to build up connections in the Eastern Palace!
Then, she can target the Qi family’s power and profit!
Hmph, did she think this little scheme could escape my grasp?
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Wen Yu didn’t care what she was thinking. She called on Madam Qi, took Zhang Moqing with them, dressed up beautifully, and went to the Mo residence happily.
When Tan Shi heard about it, she couldn’t help but wonder: What exactly did the Marquis say to her when he called her over?
They met Madam Song and Song Chihan at the entrance of Lord Mo’s residence.
Upon seeing Madam Song, Wen Yu immediately went up to her and said, “Aunt! Today, Yu’er’s other aunt will also be coming! Later, when I call her ‘Aunt,’ please don’t misunderstand!”
Song Chihan was disgusted to death, her small face tense, like a rooster about to ruffle its feathers. She immediately ran between Wen Yu and Madam Song, forcefully trying to squeeze Wen Yu out.
Madam Song smiled and spoke to Madam Qi, “You little rascal! Madam Qi! How are you?”
Madam Qi smiled, “Madam Song, you look exceptionally well today! You must have good news!”
Madam Song was overjoyed. Seeing Song Chihan had squeezed Wen Yu to the side, she hurriedly said, “Hanhan, be careful not to fall…”
Looking at Song Chihan’s flushed face, Wen Yu guessed that she knew about her stepmother coming in, so she was using all her strength to resist it.
It’s a pity that you can’t resist!
Wen Yu had no sympathy for this girl.
The housekeeper at the door received them, and when they reached the second gate, Eldest Young Madam Mo came out to greet them.
Everyone greeted each other with smiles and entered the house.
Madam Mo and Old Madam Wen were talking with another woman, and a young lady was sitting beside them.
Seeing them enter, everyone stood up…
After a round of greetings, Wen Yu went to Old Madam Wen’s side. The old lady looked quite well. She hadn’t had time to inquire about how things were at home these past two days.
Old Madam Wen saw that Wen Yu had brought her mother-in-law along for a visit, indicating that the two had a good relationship. She was pleased and her smile was exceptionally sincere.
“Madam Qi, Moqing is here too?!”
Madam Mo started introductions, “This is my good friend, Madam Yao, her maiden name is Zhao. This is her niece, Yao Ruotong. Sister Zhao, this is…” Madam Mo introduced everyone one by one.
Wen Yu observed Yao Ruotong. She had a medium build, an oval face, arched eyebrows, and almond-shaped eyes. She wasn’t particularly beautiful, but her features were well-proportioned. Especially her clear, almond-shaped eyes, with a straightforward gaze and a steady demeanor. Not bad!
Much better than Wei Shi’s self-righteous, ever-changing allure. Speaking of which, what did Cousin find out? Why didn’t he tell me anything?
While she was lost in thought, everyone had finished exchanging pleasantries and taken their seats.
In terms of age, Wen Yu was even younger than Yao Ruotong.
She had heard that Yao Ruotong had been raised by her grandmother. Later, when her grandmother suffered a stroke, she insisted on staying by her side and taking care of her, thus missing the prime time for marriage. Just by hearing this, one could tell she was a very filial girl.
Especially Madam Song, who valued this aspect very much.
Madam Yao said, “Her parents have been away on official duties, so I practically raised her myself…”
After chatting together for a while, they broke off into smaller groups to talk.
Wen Yu asked Old Madam Wen, “Grandmother, how are things at home?”
Old Madam Wen nodded, “Thanks to you and your aunt’s persuasion, we finally reached an agreement and quietly settled the matter. We bought her a courtyard, and she’ll be moving there in the next two days. Sigh! You should go back and see your father when you have time, he’s not in a good mood… I’m old, I really can’t handle this kind of thing… It’s like shedding a layer of skin.”
Her eyes held a trace of fatigue at this moment.
“Okay.” Wen Yu responded with a smile.
She went to cling to her aunt again. In a few days, her cousin would be taking the imperial examination, and the two discussed going to the temple to pray for good luck.
After a while, Yao Ruotong came over, “Ah Yu, can I call you that?”
“Of course, Sister Yao.”
The two walked to the side to talk.
Yao Ruotong smiled, “I’ve heard about you, but I didn’t expect you to be so beautiful!”
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“I think you are generous, steady, filial, and a very good person!”
“Let’s not flatter each other.”
The two of them laughed.
“My parents have always been away on official duties. My elder brother will be coming to the capital next year to take the imperial examination, and my younger brother is studying elsewhere. The Yao family also has many brothers and few sisters. I feel close to you when I see you, and I hope we can visit each other more often in the future.”
“Okay! I used to visit the Song family often.”
“Seeing you and Madam Qi getting along like mother and daughter, I think you must both have good temperaments.”
“My mother has a straightforward personality and loves me dearly. In fact, Aunt Song is the same. She’s kind-hearted and very easy to get along with. She’s also very strong, raising Cousin all by herself. She’s someone I admire a lot!”
“I can tell…” Yao Ruotong nodded.
“Cousin is also very capable, steady, intelligent, and very hardworking.”
“He even has another title, which makes me feel a bit pressured.”
“That’s just for his convenience in social interactions, it doesn’t mean anything… Cousin, he’s the most filial…”
Wen Yu spoke softly, and Yao Ruotong nodded gently. Suddenly, they saw Song Chihan in the corner, glaring fiercely at them.
Such an expression on a little girl startled Yao Ruotong.
Wen Yu didn’t even look, and whispered, “In the Song family, as long as you are filial to Aunt Song, gentle, understanding, and non-interfering with Cousin, you’ll basically live a good life. The only thing you need to be careful of is Song Chihan.
Cousin is at this age, and she’s his only daughter. Aunt Song loves her dearly, even spoils her. She knows Song Chihan has many bad habits, but she always tries to understand her and find excuses for her.
And you, don’t pity her because of her pitiful background, or underestimate her because of her young age… She’s cunning and ruthless!”
Yao Ruotong was even more surprised. She had already made up her mind: This little girl is so young and has already experienced the separation of her parents, she’s really pitiful. After I enter the family, I will treat her like my own daughter.
But why did Wen Yu say that?
Wen Yu’s face had the sweetest smile, but her words were the coldest, “But you can’t discipline her harshly! Aunt Song wouldn’t be happy! However, this is not unsolvable. The first thing is for you to safely give birth to a son!”
Yao Ruotong was listening intently, and when she heard Wen Yu say this, she was a bit amused, “What are you talking about?!”
“I’m serious! Another thing is to have your aunt help you find a nanny who came from the palace, one with a good reputation and a strict personality. Then, you tell Aunt Song…” Wen Yu taught her bad things while laughing inwardly…
“If your aunt can’t find one, leave it to me!”
Upon meeting, Wen Yu had won over her cousin-in-law, Yao Ruotong.
After chatting for a while, Zhang Moqing came over, and the three of them, head to head, chatted happily!
Song Chihan was even angrier.
Old Madam Wen sighed, “Madam Yao, Song Shang is a good child. Very steady! Unlike that one in my family! Sigh! I see that both children are not young anymore, why don’t we make an exception and hurry up the wedding?”
In fact, both the Song and Yao families were willing to hold the wedding as soon as possible.
But Madam Yao said, “Ruotong’s grandmother loved her dearly when she was alive. Her dowry has been prepared for a long time, but it’s not easy for her parents and elder brother to rush back… If they’re not present, I’m afraid the wedding won’t be grand enough…”
Old Madam Wen said, “You raised her single-handedly, you’re closer to her than her own mother! You and Lord Yao, along with your eldest son, sending her off in marriage, couldn’t be more appropriate… As long as you don’t mind the Song family’s hasty preparations, there’s no problem!”
“The Song family is full of sincerity, how can the Yao family find fault?”
Thus, they happily reached a consensus.
Madam Song happily set the date.
Wei Shi was sadly nurturing her pregnancy. Yang Xiangdong was coming back soon.
This pregnancy wasn’t as difficult as when she was pregnant with Song Chihan, where she was sick and could barely eat anything for a month.
This one in her belly was very well-behaved. The doctor had examined her and said the fetus was very healthy.
But the more this was the case, the sadder she felt: Why are you so understanding?
What am I supposed to do with you!?
