Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 671 Leave the Child_1

The invitations that arrived, Zhulan currently had no desire to attend; she replied to each one, indicating that she needed a few days to rest after just returning.

At noon, Zhulan received a letter from Shi Qing and was puzzled, for she had only just left the capital. What could Shi Qing want? Upon opening the letter, Zhulan was stunned, "Shi Qing and the second miss Yao are to marry in three months?"

Mother Song, "Second Miss Yao?"

Zhulan examined the letter again, "The Emperor has granted the marriage. Shi Qing and Second Miss Yao, they really are well-matched!"

Mother Song smiled, "Indeed, they are."

Zhulan read over the letter once more. Shi Qing had not only written to share the good news but also to inquire about what sort of person Second Miss Yao was. Zhulan thought to herself that Second Miss Yao marrying Shi Qing was a decent match, and with her as his virtuous wife, Shi Qing’s path ahead would be much easier to tread.

Zhulan took up her pen and wrote down everything she knew, ending with words of blessing. After finishing the letter, she asked Steward Ding to send someone to deliver it to the capital.

Zhulan’s shoulders felt tense. Mother Song quickly stepped forward to give a massage, and Zhulan said, "This shoulder is so sore, resting for a day hasn’t helped at all."

Mother Song, "You haven’t painted for a long time, and you did quite a bit the other day, you need several more days of rest."

Zhulan, with her eyes closed, "I think Yao Yao also wants to inquire about Shi Qing’s news, but it’s not proper to write letters directly."

Mother Song said, "Second Miss Yao has met Young Master Shi twice; she should have some impression."

Zhulan made a sound of agreement and said no more, finding Mother Song’s massage techniques to be truly excellent, she felt so comfortable she wanted to sleep.

In the capital, inside the Yao Hou Residence, Lady Bai was dabbing at her tears, "Now even the concubines don’t take me seriously, mocking me earlier, my poor daughter, how will she live her days in the future."

Yao Yao, too, was shocked when she learned about the marriage. But upon hearing that Shi Qing was well-acquainted with the Zhou family, she felt somewhat reassured. Being able to stay in the capital was far better than being sent away to marry, and she didn’t really care about Shi Qing’s merchant background; after all, her own reputation wasn’t great, "Mother, think on the bright side, your daughter will stay in the capital. If you wish to see me in the future, you can. Don’t be sad."

Lady Bai’s heart ached, "If only I had chosen someone from the list to be engaged earlier, it would have spared her from marrying into the merchant-born Shi family."

Yao Yao, "Mother, I’m actually relieved it’s the Shi family. At least I’ll be within your eyesight. If I truly married far away, whether I’m dead or alive, you wouldn’t know. That’s when you’d really have reasons to cry!"

Moreover, staying in the capital would allow her to support her brother in the future, so she was satisfied with the marriage arrangements.

Lady Bai’s handkerchief was soaked, and seeing her daughter unresentful, she choked up, "I will definitely prepare a generous dowry for you."

Yao Yao, "Mother, you mustn’t go back on your word."

She only hoped to take more with her to secretly prepare for her brother; she truly didn’t trust her father.

In Jinzhou Province, Zhulan was listening to Xue Han play the zither when Chang Lian entered, "Mother."

Zhulan gestured for Chang Lian to sit, "Is there something you need?"

Chang Lian inquired, "Mother, I have passed the degree. During these two months of vacation, should I go back to our hometown to worship our ancestors?"

Zhulan said, "I was just about to discuss this matter with you. Your father’s thought is that this time for the ancestral rites, your eldest brother and second brother will go back, and you don’t need to. You and Rongchuan have gained enough attention; it’s better for you to stay at home."

Chang Lian accepted the fruit his sister handed him, "Then I’ll have to trouble my elder brothers."

Zhulan asked, "Have you seen Dong Zhan?"

Chang Lian nodded, "I met him as soon as I returned yesterday. The child is not bad, it seems my father-in-law chose carefully. Initially, I thought if the person was not to my liking upon meeting, I’d send her back. But now that I’ve seen her, the child is fine, and we might as well keep her, after all, she’s from the bride’s family."

Zhulan agreed, "Rather than desperately clinging to you in the future, it’s better to focus on raising this child well. Once the Dong family has something to rely on, they won’t have to fixate on you alone."

"My son thinks the same way. He’s currently studying with Deng Yun. After a few days, we’ll send him to the Academy. Mother, when I go to the capital, this child still needs to stay at the Zhou residence, so I’ll have to trouble you and father then."

Zhulan had plenty of experience with raising children, "There are already many kids in the family, one more doesn’t make a difference. Why be so formal with your parents?"

Chang Lian stood up, "Mother, Lady Dong and I plan to visit the temple to offer incense tomorrow. Will you come with us?"

"I won’t go. Tomorrow Aunt Tao will come over to discuss the engagement, so I need to stay at home."

Chang Lian was optimistic about his second niece’s marital prospects, "Yu Lu is a fortunate girl, but, Mother, Mingyun isn’t getting any younger. Have you and Father thought about it?"

Zhulan didn’t hide her plans, "Your father and I think that Mingyun’s wife shouldn’t come from too high a family background, but finding the right person isn’t easy. As the wife of the eldest grandson, she must not only be well-educated and sensible but also possess sufficient breadth of mind and understanding of the bigger picture."

Chang Lian said, "This will not be an easy choice to make."

"That’s why we need to take our time to look."

Xue Han once again plucked the strings of her zither, "Brother, would you like to listen to the new piece I’ve learned?"

Chang Lian smiled, "Of course."

Xue Han played the piece again. This piece, which debuted last year, was very suitable for unmarried girls to play. Xue Han liked this piece a lot, and after practicing for a long time, she was finally able to perform it well.

Zhulan looked at her daughter’s cheerful face and no matter how she saw it, she felt that her own daughter was exceptional. Rongchuan was truly getting a bargain. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Subsequently, Zhulan thought about Xue Han’s dowry. The dowry based on its original form needed to be doubled, and she calculated in her mind how to earn some extra Silver to bring back.

The following day, Lady Tao paid a visit, "Let me first congratulate you, your son has obtained his degree, and your future son-in-law is a Tanhua."

Zhulan invited Lady Tao inside, "I have already congratulated you in the invitation, please come in and have a seat."

Lady Tao, "A face-to-face congratulations is still necessary."

"We haven’t seen each other for some days. Has everything been well with you lately?"

Now that Lady Tao had a younger son, she was completely content, "Well, very well indeed. With the house not causing any worries, I’ve felt much more relaxed."

Zhulan was pleased to hear it. Last year, the end of the year saw the illegitimate daughter of Lord Wong swiftly engaged, and she was married at the beginning of this year, having moved away to another place. Lady Tao truly didn’t have much to worry about now, "No wonder you seem to have gotten much younger."

Lady Tao, "Let’s dispense with the formalities. I’ll speak about the serious matters first. We should set a date to formalize the engagement; after all, the process needs to be followed."

"Then let’s proceed according to the process. We’ll choose a date for the engagement after the Birthday compatibility is examined."

Last time, they went through none of the procedures; it was just a verbal agreement. But this time, it was official, and the process had to be followed.

Lady Tao, "Good, then I’ll get prepared on my end."

Lady Tao was efficient. The very next day, she brought the matchmaker to the door, and they quickly matched the Birthdays. Yu Lu and Wong Wei’s Birthdays paired quite well—a good match—and soon after, they set the date for the engagement, choosing a day when Zhou Shuren and Wong Ju would be off duty.

Both families were acquainted, so the engagement process went smoothly. When Zhulan saw Wong Wei, the boy’s appearance was not outstanding, merely average, but as the eldest grandson, his composure was not to be underestimated.