lcionline Chapter 319 Hanging himself
Chapter 319 Hanging himself
Chapter 319 Hanging himself
319 chapter
Nanny Sang heard the commotion and walked in. She saw the servant, sweating profusely, terrified. She glanced at the Marquis' wife, who was leaning against the table with her hand on her forehead. She waved the servant away, ignoring the grateful look it gave her. Then, she stepped forward and gently touched the Marquis's forehead, massaging it slowly. "Madam, please don't be angry. Your headache is getting worse. You must take care of yourself so you have the energy to find a good match for the young master. Perhaps the young master's fate hasn't arrived yet. There's no need to worry."
The Marquis's wife had been comforted by her gentle touch, letting her massage her comfortably. But upon hearing this, she waved her hand away, sat up straight, and said, "He's getting older and older. How can I not be anxious? A normal family his age would have children by now, but he hasn't even touched a girl's hand."
Upon seeing this, Nanny Sang immediately leaned forward to apologize.
The Marquis's wife waved her to stand up again, her expression softening slightly as she said, "I'm not in a rush right now. I'm just worried that the rebellious son really doesn't plan to marry. How will I explain this to the Ye family ancestors a hundred years from now? Besides, there seems to be unrest in the capital right now. If the marriage is delayed any longer, I'm afraid something unexpected will happen."
Although the Marquis's wife had long resided in the inner chambers and was unfamiliar with state affairs, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery held a high position, and the couple had lived together for many years. Through her observation and observation, she was aware of the current situation in the capital. Furthermore, His Majesty was growing older, and in recent days, almost all the high-ranking officials and their families in the capital were aware of His Majesty's poor health, though this news had yet to reach the general public. Once the new emperor ascended the throne, it was truly unpredictable what the future would hold. With so many things intertwined, it was no wonder she was so anxious.
Nanny Sang had heard the servant's report clearly and understood that Madam's original plan to choose a daughter-in-law from among the daughters of minor officials had been thwarted. She wondered why there were so few suitable candidates in such a vast capital. But then she realized that those women of marriageable age already had numerous marriage proposals from families. Perhaps they were already engaged before they even reached the age limit, which wasn't surprising.
It was already a bit unfair for the eldest son of the family to marry the daughter of a minor official, but he couldn't really forcefully take those women away. If he did so, it would be too beneath his status. Not only would his wife find it inappropriate, but even she herself would find it outrageous.
Nanny Sang pondered for a moment, a hint of hesitation on her face. She asked tentatively in a low voice, "Madam, what should we do now? Can we only choose one from among the common women?"
"No."
The Marquis's wife refused without a second thought. "I've thought about this. A commoner woman has limited knowledge. How can she take on the important role of a general's wife? If I really choose a commoner, I'll definitely be ridiculed."
"Then...what if you take a concubine instead of marrying a wife?" Nanny Sang asked cautiously and tentatively again.
"That's even worse! I chose a wife for Yuan Zheng so he could have children and continue his lineage. Commoner women are illiterate and don't understand etiquette and moral principles. I don't know what kind of children I raise will turn out to be. If I do that, wouldn't I be harming my son?"
When Nanny Sang heard this, she immediately understood why the Madam was so hesitant to make a decision. Even she herself felt that this matter was quite tricky. Could it be that the young master really could only live out his life alone?
Suddenly, Nanny Sang's eyes lit up, as if she had remembered something, and she said, "Madam, how about Miss Luo? Although Miss Luo was born into a common family, she is beautiful, well-spoken, and very knowledgeable about etiquette and rules. Moreover, she will soon have the support of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, so she will definitely not be laughed at."
The Marquis's wife listened to her evaluation of Luo Shuiyao and pondered her words, feeling that they did make some sense. But when she thought about the girl's plot against her before she left, she felt a pang of pain in her heart, as if a fishbone had been stuck in her throat. If she agreed so easily, wouldn't she appear too easy to manipulate? When the girl married into the family, would she still respect her mother-in-law and be filial and respectful to her?
Nanny Sang had been with the Marquis's wife since she was young, and she knew her thoughts like the back of her hand. Seeing the Marquis's wife's expression, she guessed her concerns. But when she thought about the good character of the girl from the Luo family, and that she had watched the young master grow up, she couldn't bear to see him die alone, so she said with a hint of meaning, "Madam, if you really don't agree, then so be it. But it will be hard for the young master. After you and the Marquis are gone, he can only watch others with children and grandchildren around him, while he will be left alone. Just thinking about it makes me feel heartbroken."
When the Marquis heard this description and imagined the scene, she felt something blocking her heart. As a parent, how could she bear to see her son fall into such a state? She gritted her teeth, pondered for a moment, and finally made up her mind. "Forget it, if she doesn't take me seriously, then let her. Compared to my son, it's nothing."
After making up her mind, the Marquis's wife immediately ordered Madam Sang, "Go prepare the carriage now, and send someone to find out where Miss Luo has gone."
Nanny Sang asked hesitantly, "Madam, you are so anxious, are you...?"
The Marquis's wife gritted her teeth and said, "Go and apologize to her and test her attitude."
She knew that her previous actions had upset the girl. She had been able to pretend she didn't know before, but now that she was planning to hire her as her daughter-in-law, she naturally had to resolve the conflict. Otherwise, if the relationship between the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law became estranged, her son would be the only one to suffer, and she didn't want to see that happen.
The two of them were supporting each other and had not yet left the house when they heard panicked shouts coming from the yard, and the marquis's wife had to stop.
Seeing this, Madam Sang tactfully released the Marquis's wife and quickly walked out. When she saw that it was the maid from Luo Zhaozhao's courtyard, Madam Sang frowned. This cousin Lu has been making a lot of noise lately, and Madam, fearing she might be soft-hearted, hadn't visited her the entire time. Who knows what she's been up to today.
The girl was blocked by the maids in the courtyard and couldn't get in. She struggled to look around, and when she saw Madam Sang, she didn't care about anything else. She fell to her knees with a loud thud. The sound of her kneeling was so loud that the maids and maids in the courtyard couldn't help but shrink their necks. "Madam Sang, please, ask Madam to save my young lady. I'm afraid my young lady is dying."
The Marquis's wife, who was inside the room, had also heard what had happened. Without waiting for Nanny Sang to reply, she quickly stepped out, a puzzled look on her face as she said, "Don't be so anxious. Tell me slowly. What exactly happened to your young lady?"
When the maid saw the Marquis' wife, a hint of joy flashed across her face, but then her voice turned sobbing as she said, "My young lady was bewitched and did something wrong. She was so ashamed that she couldn't think straight and hanged herself!"