Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 685 Can’t Meet_1

Lady Tao handed the ball to the old maid, "Yes, children seem to grow up in the blink of an eye. Speaking of which, you came today for me to act as a matchmaker, didn’t you?"

Zhulan passed a handkerchief to Lady Tao, "Smart."

Lady Tao set down the handkerchief, "It’s not that I’m smart, it’s just that the Ran family’s actions are too obvious."

Zhulan said, "That’s why I’ve come to ask for your help."

Lady Tao hoped for the Zhou family to prosper and thought this marriage would be good for her grandson as well—Zhou Mingyun was Yu Lu’s own elder brother, "Don’t worry, I will definitely take care of it for you. When would you like me to visit the family for the matchmaking?"

Zhulan said, "Tomorrow would be fine. My eldest son isn’t home, and I was thinking of arranging the matchmaking and comparing the Birthday first, then picking a good day for the engagement."

"Alright, I’ve got it."

When Zhulan returned to the residence, just as she entered the courtyard, Steward Ding was directing a young servant to load suitcases onto the carriage. These were all of Chang Lian’s and his wife’s belongings. There were so many items that one carriage was already filled with suitcase after suitcase.

Zhulan bypassed her own courtyard and went straight to the third house, where more suitcases were laid out, "Are you planning to move everything to the capital?"

Upon hearing her mother-in-law’s voice, Lady Dong turned around, "Mother, you’ve returned."

Zhulan pointed to the suitcases, "Are you moving all of this?"

Lady Dong explained, "Mother, my husband said that father mentioned we might need to go to the capital at any moment. Leaving these behind would be a hassle, so it’s better to take them with us."

Zhulan hadn’t noticed these things, "Chang Lian has thought this through."

Lady Dong hesitated before speaking, "Mother, would you like to go to the capital with us tomorrow?"

Zhulan released Yu Yi’s hand, "Are you scared?"

Lady Dong smoothed over her daughter’s clothing, looking away from her mother-in-law’s eyes, "Mother, it’s not that I’m scared, it’s just that suddenly being in charge by myself feels unsettling, so I was hoping you could guide me a bit."

Once back in the capital, she would have to handle various social invitations on her own, and even in Jinzhou City, she dared not attend them alone, let alone in the capital.

What the capital never lacked was nobility and officials, and she truly feared she wouldn’t handle things well and would bring shame to the Zhou family—and to her husband.

Zhulan thought for a moment, "Alright, but I’ll be departing a few days later. Tomorrow I must visit the Ran Residence to propose an engagement, and I want to wait until the Birthday match is set and the day of the engagement is chosen before heading to the capital."

Lady Dong guiltily said, "It’s hard on you, mother. If I could handle it, you wouldn’t have to go through all this trouble."

Now she understood the feelings her sister must have had when she first arrived in the capital. No, she was in a much better position than her sister was, at least she had her mother-in-law, while her sister could only rely on herself.

Lady Dong felt a headache coming on as her daughter tugged at her hair. Thankfully, her daughter was too young to attend social functions and wouldn’t be bullied like Mulan was.

Zhulan couldn’t be of much help here, so after a few more words, she went back to her own courtyard.

Just after changing her clothes, Xue Han came in. Xue Han said, "Mother, I heard from my sister-in-law that you’re going to the capital?"

Zhulan, "You sure found out quickly."

Xue Han hurriedly explained, "Mother, I just happened to be going to see my sister-in-law for something, and she mentioned it in passing. She didn’t spread the word."

"I know. Have a seat. You came for more than just asking about that, didn’t you?"

Xue Han fiddled with her handkerchief, "Mother, can I go to the capital with you?"

Zhulan understood, "Are you going for Rongchuan?"

Xue Han hung her head low, "I, I want to see what the capital looks like now."

Rongchuan’s affair in the capital, mother had told her about it, and initially she was pleased that Rongchuan expressed his feelings in front of the Emperor, yet she was also concerned that Rongchuan’s background was too prestigious, and someone in the future might interfere with their domestic affairs.

Therefore, she wanted to go to the capital to see for herself, but it wasn’t proper for an unmarried girl like her to go along on such a trip. Now it was different, her mother was also going for a few days, and by going with her mother, it wouldn’t seem so unusual.

Zhulan said, "It’s wrong to lie, alright, mother understands what’s on your mind now. You should pack as well, and in a few days, you’ll go to the capital with mother."

Xue Han stood up and sat next to her mother, encircling her waist, "Mother, sometimes I truly wish that Rongchuan would never be recognized."

"Mother has taught you, we must always look forward, escaping is pointless."

Xue Han sullenly said, "I don’t want people gossiping about me and Rongchuan in the future."

Zhulan stroked her daughter’s hair. She also didn’t want that, but unfortunately, your father can’t compete with Rongchuan’s father, not to mention herself as a mother, "As long as your feelings for each other remain strong and Rongchuan does not change his heart, you don’t need to worry too much."

Rongchuan has suffered since he was young and gone through life-and-death situations. The Emperor and Empress will definitely not force Rongchuan.

Xue Han was shocked, "Mother, do you know about Rongchuan’s background?"

"No, I don’t know."

"But mother’s tone just now was so certain, as if you knew something."

Zhulan took her daughter’s hand, "Now you’re being smart. Enough, don’t trouble yourself with these worries. Go pack your luggage quickly, treat this trip to the capital as a fun excursion."

Xue Han smiled brightly, mother didn’t deny it, just chose not to say, so mother must have guessed something. This thought made her feel much lighter, "Mother, I’ll go pack my luggage."

"Go ahead."

At night, Zhulan and Zhou Shuren talked about going to the capital, "I’ve been preoccupied with Mingyun’s affairs recently, indeed neglecting this. It’s true I should go to the capital and escort Lady Dong."

Zhou Shuren was silent for a while before speaking again, "It’s all debts. I see no end to it." fɾēewebnσveℓ.com

Zhulan said with a smile, "It seems you are annoyed at being left alone. Don’t worry, this time your son will keep you company at home."

Zhou Shuren helplessly said, "Make sure you come back soon."

"I won’t stay long. I’ll return after escorting Lady Dong to two banquets. She’s very clever, and I don’t need to stay long."

Zhou Shuren responded, "Mhm."

Inside the Palace, the Empress’s joy was palpable the moment the Emperor stepped inside the hall. The sound of the guqin echoed with happiness, and the Emperor signaled for the Palace Attendants to leave. Soon, there were no outsiders in the hall. The Emperor said, "Rongchuan will arrive in the capital tomorrow."

The Empress rose from her seat, "That’s why I want to sneak a peek at him."

The Emperor replied, "How can you sneak a peek at him? He will enter the capital by carriage; you won’t be able to see him."

The Empress tugged at the Emperor’s sleeve, "I want to go to third brother’s mansion, and then have third brother invite Rongchuan. I’ll hide and secretly take a look at him."

The Emperor shook his head, "That’s not good."

He couldn’t set such a precedent. If he did, he wouldn’t be able to stop it later on. He couldn’t afford to be lenient; it would put his son in danger.

The joy previously radiating from the Empress faded, "I’m just longing for my son. Before, when I couldn’t see or touch him, I could bear it. But now, he’s all that’s on my mind, especially after knowing who my real son is, and still having to act, I miss Rongchuan even more."

The Emperor held the Empress tightly, "Think of it from another angle; not seeing your son is also protecting him. It’s not that I don’t want you to see your son, but the more you see him, the more likely details will slip. Once or twice might slip by unnoticed, but if it happens too often, Rongchuan could be exposed."