lcionline Chapter 237 Encounter
Chapter 237 Encounter
Chapter 237
The Marquis's wife was also somewhat tempted, but when she thought of Luo Shuiyao, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed. "But Yao's background is too poor. If she became the wife of the Marquis's son, wouldn't everyone in the capital laugh at her? They would all think that the Marquis's family had fallen on hard times and that they would marry such an orphan as their daughter-in-law."
"No, absolutely not." Thinking of this, the Marquis's wife shook her head repeatedly and firmly rejected it.
Nanny Sang also looked embarrassed. Miss Luo's background was indeed a bit poor. Not to mention a family like the Marquis' Mansion, even ordinary families would not choose a girl whose parents had both passed away as a wife. They said that such people had too difficult lives, and they were afraid that it would bring bad luck to their own family. It was understandable that the lady disagreed.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up, and she looked at the Marquis' wife and said, "What if you don't marry her? Just make her a concubine and you won't have to worry about all this. After all, when it comes to taking a concubine or a beauty, how many people would consider family background?"
The Marquis's wife shook her head again and sighed, "Yuan Zheng has had a strange temper since he was young. I mentioned it earlier, wanting to take two concubines for him, but he flatly refused. He doesn't want to marry or take concubines, as he thinks it will cause too much trouble for them to fight each other in the future. How could he agree to it now? Besides, he's always been stubborn. Now that he's set his eyes on a girl, he won't let her suffer for a concubine. That's why I'm so worried."
"I can neither marry her nor take her as a concubine, but I can't just ignore her and ruin Yao's reputation, affecting her future marriage."
The Marquis's wife was also in a dilemma, "What should I do?"
Nanny Sang had been with the Marquis's wife since she was little, and she had always thought about her and worried about her. Even though she had a good impression of Luo Shuiyao, when it came to her master, she made the decision without hesitation.
Seeing the Marquis' wife in a dilemma, Nanny Sang spoke up and reminded her, "In two days, the Right Prime Minister's wife will host a banquet at the mansion to entertain the ladies of various families to enjoy the flowers. We can invite the two young ladies of the mansion to attend. If they can find someone who understands them, it will be a great help to you and will give them someone to rely on in the future."
Everyone in the capital knew that the Right Prime Minister's wife had hosted this banquet specifically to allow their children to meet each other. Every household understood this, and those with children of marriageable age would send someone to attend. Naturally, the Right Prime Minister's wife had also sent invitations to the Marquis's mansion. That way, if the two young ladies went and found someone they liked, no one would say the mansion didn't tolerate orphans, but rather that they cared about them and were incredibly kind.
Upon hearing this, Madam Hou thought for a moment and felt that this method was feasible. However, when she thought of her son, she hesitated again and murmured, "If Miss Yao really has someone she likes and chooses that person, will Yuan Zheng blame me when he finds out?"
"So we should keep the prince unaware of this now."
"how you said that?"
"I will go down and inform all the courts now that anyone who spreads this rumor will be severely punished and these rumors will be suppressed. You should also not reveal anything. Just treat it as normal and don't let the prince see anything."
The Marquis's wife thought about it and felt that this method was feasible. She nodded and said, "Then go quickly and ask a maid to come and wash me up."
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By the time Luo Shuiyao and Ye Yunzhou finally arrived at the gate of the Marquis's mansion, it was already completely dark. She struggled slightly to free herself from Ye Yunzhou's hand, straightened her clothes, and then entered the mansion.
As soon as the two entered the mansion, a servant informed the Marquis's wife. The Marquis's wife took a deep breath, then smiled and walked out, saying angrily, "Why are these two children back so late? They almost worried their aunt to death."
Luo Shuiyao didn't expect that the Marquis's wife was still awake so late. At this moment, the main gate of the Marquis's mansion was already locked. They entered the mansion through the side door. They thought that they would not alarm others, but they didn't expect that the Marquis's wife was waiting here.
Luo Shuiyao was panicked for a moment, but quickly calmed down. She stepped forward and bowed, saying, "Aunt, I'm worried. Since I came to the capital, I haven't really seen the prosperity of the capital. Today, I happened to meet my elder brother, so I went to take a look around with him. I hope you won't blame me."
The Marquis's wife showed no sign of blame. She smiled and said, "I just happened to know that you two were together and hadn't returned yet. I was relieved that your eldest brother was with me. Otherwise, I would have sent people out to look for him long ago. Now that you're back, go and rest. Your aunt will be leaving now."
As she spoke, the Marquis's wife glanced at Ye Yunzhou and said in a slightly reproachful tone, "You're not young anymore, how come you don't know the seriousness of the matter? Next time you take your sister out to play, don't be bothered by it. Make sure you have maids and servants with you. It would be bad if others misunderstood you."
Ye Yunzhou pursed his lips and wanted to explain, but Luo Shuiyao gently pulled his sleeve, and he closed his mouth helplessly.
The Marquis's wife glanced calmly at the folded hems of their clothes, then waved her hand and said, "Okay, you guys go back quickly. Auntie is also very sleepy."
Looking at the back of the Marquis's wife as she left, Luo Shuiyao was a little confused. She didn't expect that the Marquis' wife would treat her so lightly. She just thought that she really didn't think much about it, so she didn't bother about it anymore and went back with Ye Yunzhou.
Ye Yunzhou said goodbye to Luo Shuiyao when he sent her to Chunhuayuan.
When Luo Shuiyao entered the yard, she saw Chun Xing, Chun Tao, and Aunt Zhang running around like ants on a hot pot. When they saw her coming, they immediately came up to her and asked anxiously, "Miss, are you okay?"
Luo Shuiyao shook her head in confusion and said, "I'm fine, what's wrong?"
"Miss, the lady has never punished you."
Luo Shuiyao frowned and asked, "No, why do you say that?"
Chun Tao spoke eloquently and quickly said, "Today, when Chun Xing and I were coming back, we accidentally ran into Madam and Cousin Lu. She asked us why you didn't come back. I didn't want to tell her, but Cousin Lu was really capable. She got the secret out of Chun Xing without her noticing. She found out that you were with the prince, and then she sent us back, not letting us go out to tell you. We were so worried that we almost died."
No wonder the Marquis's wife was waiting for them at the door, but Luo Shuiyao's attention was elsewhere. She asked in confusion, "You said Madam and Miss Lu, isn't she under house arrest?"
Nanny Zhang had already inquired about the situation and explained, "Today is the anniversary of the death of Miss Lu's biological mother. Early this morning, there was wailing in the Qiuli Courtyard next door. Perhaps he said something to Madam, coaxing her out of her house arrest."
Luo Shuiyao frowned upon hearing this, thinking to herself, "This Lu Zhaozhao is indeed worthy of being the heroine, she's making rapid progress." Well, she hadn't had any expectations of this confinement to begin with. In ancient times, women basically lived within their own boundaries, so what did it matter if they were confined or not?
But today's events are a little strange. I wonder what Lu Zhaozhao is involved in?"