Chapter 545 - 544: Lucky General

Chapter 545: Chapter 544: Lucky General

The Gui family’s daughter-in-law knew that the banquet at Suru Garden had ended. She pursed her lips and said to Mu Lianyi, "Those two sisters-in-law of yours really have big backgrounds and big tempers. They left just like that and didn’t even send someone to inform us."

In front of Mu Lianyi was a chessboard, with black and white baskets placed on either side. She was playing against herself.

Upon hearing what Gui said, Mu Lianyi chuckled, "Mother is right, one is the Marchioness, and the other is the Commandery Princess. But after all, they are still juniors; they should have informed Mother."

These words, in Gui’s ears, carried a somewhat mocking tone.

Gui immediately wore a sullen face, ready to retort to Mu Lianyi.

But when Mu Lianyi made a move with a crisp clack, she changed the topic: "Why did they borrow Suru Garden in the end? Was it just for entertaining guests?"

A maid stood by with hands folded and replied, "It seems to be to match Young Master Ye to Miss Huang."

Mu Lianyi was taken aback.

Gui almost jumped off the couch, "Who with whom? That illegitimate son from Duke Jing Mansion and that peculiar Miss Huang?

Oh dear, Lian Xiao’s wife and Mrs. Kang are really capable!

Their words were filled with gratitude for General Huang caring for Lian Xiao and Lian Kang at Shanyu Pass. Now to turn around and marry their daughter off into Duke Jing Mansion, which is a devouring place—whoever goes in is doomed.

And after all, that Miss Huang doesn’t seem capable. Apart from her larger size, she looks like a potted orchid, ready to tear up at the slightest breeze.

With her like that, wherever she marries, can’t she just be kneaded and squeezed?

Lian Xiao’s wife, weren’t she and Young Master Ye related to some extent?

Yet they’re still cheating people! Setting him up with a non-assertive wife, expecting Young Master Ye to remain subdued in the Duke Mansion."

Gui rattled on without a pause.

Mu Lianyi listened and gradually frowned, "Mother must be confused! Where are Third Sister-in-law Xiao and Young Master Ye even related? That concubine in Duke Jing Mansion, what kind of family does she represent?"

Gui nodded in agreement, "Look at me, I really got confused! If Lian Xiao’s wife acts like this, surely the Huang family will be angry. Tsk, tsk! Lucky for us, there’s nothing she needs to be grateful for towards us. If she were to show us this type of gratitude, humph, I couldn’t bear it."

"So, did Sister-in-law convince Miss Huang?" Mu Lianyi asked the maid again.

"I was too far to hear clearly, but judging by Miss Huang’s expression, it seems the Marchioness and the Commandery Princess managed to persuade her."

Gui slapped her thigh, "I said those two mouths are potent, talking nonsense like saints caught in their web!"

Inside, the mother and daughter chatted animatedly.

Ren Shi had just returned from outside and passed by the veranda, catching the conversation.

She glanced at the maid beside her in surprise. Muttering to herself, from the time she went out until she came back, a whole hour and a half had passed, yet this mother and daughter were still gossiping?

Never mind Duke Jing Mansion, anyone of reputable status, which family’s mother-in-law would love to pick on their daughter-in-law like dough to mold?

This wasn’t some ordinary street family, claiming power over their daughters-in-law!

Gui wants to bully her, but she’ll ensure Gui suffers silently without getting anything.

Besides, Gui was known for adding insult to injury. When that sickly young master’s wife from Duke Jing Mansion couldn’t even bear a son, while Aunt Liao oversaw the household, bore children, Ren Shi doesn’t believe Gui dared to demean Aunt Liao then.

After all, when that young master’s wife was half-dead, who knew she would drag on for decades? If she didn’t officially adopt the sons from concubines, waiting till she dies of old age, who knows if the young master remarries, if those old bones can still produce sons?

It was a stroke of luck, those two sons were born after squeezing through, one of which was a male.

Now that Aunt Liao has fallen out of favor, it was a demonstration to the Capital of what it meant for the wall to collapse with everyone pushing.

Nevertheless, Ren Shi had higher hopes for Ye Yuzhi.

As a woman, she didn’t know about imperial favor, only that there’s strength in numbers. People with good connections find easier paths.

During the familiarly, Ren Shi had seen Mu Lianxiao and Lian Kang. They seemed kind, but they weren’t pushovers.

If Ye Yuzhi hadn’t truly resonated with them, could he have been invited to Suru Garden?

From inside came the voices of Gui and Mu Lianyi again, Ren Shi snorted lightly. If that mother-in-law Gui is silly, the sillier she is, the quicker Ren Shi can take over matters at home.

In Shaohui Garden, Du Yunluo lay on the Arhat Bed, with Brother Yan beside her, already asleep.

The little one had fun today and had snacks to fill him up. As soon as he returned, he felt sleepy. Du Yunluo wiped his face and hands and coaxed him to sleep, expecting to coax him for a quarter of an hour, but Brother Yan fell asleep as soon as he touched the bed.

When Mu Lianxiao returned, he lifted the curtain and saw Du Yunluo gesturing for silence.

He understood and quietly went to the washroom to freshen up. While wiping his face, he heard Brother Yan crying outside.

Mu Lianxiao tossed the towel aside, went out and saw Brother Yan’s pants wet.

Lady Peng came in from outside, and together with Du Yunluo, helped Brother Yan change his pants, then carried the child out.

Du Yunluo turned her eyes, smiling warmly at Mu Lianxiao, "The osmanthus porridge was delicious; Brother Yan had a big bowl."

Mu Lianxiao burst into laughter, remembering the fragrant osmanthus porridge, "He sure knows how to pick the good stuff."

The couple exchanged a smile.

Du Yunluo asked about Ye Yuzhi’s reaction.

Sitting down at the table, Mu Lianxiao poured a cup of tea and said, "With Yu Zhi, everything is fine as long as he has no choice, whatever the palace says. His temperament is good; he won’t make things difficult for Miss Huang. But for you, what does Miss Huang mean?"

Recalling Huang Jie’s reaction, Du Yunluo considered and said, "She was quite shocked, she hadn’t anticipated it, but she didn’t reject it either. My sister-in-law and I talked to her a lot; she should have taken it in."

Mu Lianxiao showed a hint of surprise. Seeing Du Yunluo’s puzzled look, he explained, "Just now Huang Yun told me that he didn’t tell Miss Huang in advance, fearing she’d throw a fit and refuse to come. Unexpectedly, she cooperated smoothly once she met you."

Du Yunluo couldn’t help but chuckle.

Setting aside matters of Duke Jing Mansion, regarding Ye Yuzhi, whether in appearance or conduct, he was excellent.

Though it was Miss Huang’s first time seeing Ye Yuzhi, General Huang and Huang Yun frequently praised him at home, providing a foundation, ensuring that even if Miss Huang was surprised, she wouldn’t be very opposed.

Du Yunluo hoped for a positive match between Miss Huang and Ye Yuzhi, not only because it was a "task" given by Cining Palace but because she wished them well.

For her, Ye Yuzhi’s journey to Shanyu Pass felt like he was a harbinger of fortune on Du Yunluo’s path of rebirth. He suddenly appeared at that Shangyuan, then brought Mu Liankang back inside the pass, flipping the entire situation of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion.