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Chapter 22 Wow! What a huge pig!

"Have you heard? There was quite a commotion at Suijinxuan yesterday. That maid surnamed Du is really ambitious. She insisted on becoming the second young master's legal wife, which angered the Marquis so much that he locked them both up."

Chu Ruohan picked up her teacup and took a small sip. She seemed to have anticipated all of this. The two of them regarded their relationship as as solid as gold and stone, and naturally did not allow anyone else to interfere. Otherwise, she would not have suffered so much in her previous life.

Recalling her past life, a shadow of darkness flashed in Chu Ruohan's eyes.

"Which family's daughter has been chosen?"

Aunt Zhao took a bite of the tea and snack in her hand and replied, "It's the young princess of the Prince Yong's family. I don't know why she took a fancy to Gu Cheng'an..."

Chu Ruohan had no interest in listening to the rest of the conversation. Wasn't the young princess of the Yongwang family Lin Xingyao?

In her previous life, she was Gu Chengyan's wife.

Chu Ruohan frowned slightly. It seemed that her rebirth had changed the course of many things. But she clearly remembered that in her previous life, Lin Xingyao had also said that she loved Gu Chengyan and was willing to marry into the family.

Could it be that she originally loved Gu Cheng'an? And after Gu Cheng'an faked his death, she couldn't let go of him, so she married his younger brother and used Gu Chengyan as a substitute?

Chu Ruohan couldn't understand it more and more, feeling that the world was unpredictable, like an absurd drama. In her previous life, Gu Chengyan had one wife and one concubine; one became his father's concubine, and the other married his second brother.

Seeing Chu Ruohan holding a teacup, her eyes vacant, and seemingly not hearing her when she spoke, Aunt Zhao couldn't help but call out softly, wondering what she was thinking.

"Young Madam, Young Madam?"

Chu Ruohan then came to her senses, put down her teacup, and said, "I didn't speak up for you yesterday regarding the household affairs. You don't blame me, do you?"

Aunt Zhao knew what she was talking about. She was indeed unhappy yesterday, but she also realized that being in charge of the household sounds nice, but in reality, it's a thankless and arduous task.

"The Marquis of Anyang's mansion is as leaky as a sieve. They don't even know how to pay next month's allowance. Let the Marquis's wife worry about it herself."

As the two were talking, Song Ruyan rushed in, exclaiming, "Wow, what a huge pig!"

Her voice was clear and loud, echoing in the room, sounding particularly abrupt.

Aunt Zhao's face changed, her finger trembling as she pointed at her, unable to speak, "You...you, where did this wild girl come from?"

"This is a maidservant that my family just sent over," Chu Ruohan quickly explained, then gave Song Ruyan a reproachful look, "How can you talk like that? Hurry up and apologize to Aunt Zhao."

Chu Ruohan's tone carried a hint of reproach and helplessness. She knew Song Ruyan was straightforward, but she never expected her to be so outspoken.

Song Ruyan scratched her head sheepishly, "Oh, I'm sorry! I've really never seen such a fat person before."

Chu Ruohan also felt very embarrassed and looked at Aunt Zhao, saying, "Don't blame her, that's just how she is, she doesn't know how to speak properly."

Aunt Zhao was almost in tears. She ran out in anger. If she weren't Chu Ruohan's person, she would have really wanted to smash her mouth.

"Sigh, Zhao..." Chu Ruohan looked in the direction where Aunt Zhao had left and sighed softly.

As soon as Aunt Zhao left, Song Ruyan sat down in her chair, picked up Aunt Zhao's teacup, and drank it down in one gulp without any hesitation.

"Ruyan, weren't you learning manners from your wet nurse? Why did you come here?" Chu Ruohan asked.

"Ah...she's asleep," Song Ruyan replied casually, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes.

"Asleep? How could you be asleep in broad daylight?" Chu Ruohan looked at Yu Ling, her voice tinged with suspicion.

The latter looked utterly dejected. "The wet nurse was knocked unconscious by her."

"Knocked unconscious?" Chu Ruohan asked incredulously, her eyes wide. "Is the wet nurse alright? Is she injured?"

Song Ruyan waved her hand, "It's okay, it's okay, I didn't hit you hard, you'll be fine after a good night's sleep."

She didn't go too far? Gu Junze's study is now a complete ruin.

Chu Ruohan knew how strong Song Ruyan was and that she always acted without considering the consequences. She glanced at Yuling worriedly, and only felt relieved after Yuling nodded.

"How's the task I assigned you coming along?"

"You guessed right, he did try to run away, but I caught him and locked him up in our yard." Song Ruyan crossed her legs, looking smug.

Fortunately, Chu Ruohan was careful. The day Yingqing sent the Ningxiang Pavilion's employee back, Song Ruyan caught him again.

On the outskirts of Beijing

The carriage sent by Madam Gu slowly came to a stop outside the estate. They were there to fetch Granny Wang back to the manor.

Upon hearing this, the steward hurriedly went to greet her, his face full of ingratiating smiles, "Granny, you're finally going to have some good things to do. You've suffered so much living on this estate."

As he spoke, he also solicitously handed Wang Mama a cup of tea that had been prepared in advance.

Granny Wang sat upright in her chair, her chin slightly raised. "Open your eyes wider, everyone. Madam has given birth to two sons for the Marquis. No matter how favored Concubine Bao is, she can't surpass Madam."

Her voice was sharp and loud, as if she wanted everyone in the village to hear it.

"Yes, yes, yes, Granny is right." The steward nodded and bowed hurriedly, agreeing with her.

These days, Granny Wang has suffered a lot of mistreatment and has been ostracized at the estate.

She had to go to work in the fields before dawn every day. The heavy farm work made her so tired that she couldn't straighten her back, and when it was time to eat, she couldn't even fill her stomach.

Now that she finally had a chance to turn things around, how could she not be arrogant? Granny Wang strode out, as if she wanted to trample all the humiliation she had suffered these past few days under her feet.

But just as she reached the door, a ragged old woman with her waist bent out suddenly appeared out of nowhere and bumped straight into her.

"Ouch!" Granny Wang cried out in pain, cursing, "You've got blind eyes..."

The old woman quickly pulled a wooden chopstick from her sleeve and stabbed it viciously into Wang Mama's eye.

"Ah!" Granny Wang covered her eyes, screaming in pain, and blood gushed from her eyes like a spring.

"Hahahaha..." The old woman seemed to have gone mad, laughing loudly while screaming shrilly, "Master, I have avenged you."

The manager was so frightened by this sudden turn of events that he turned pale and panicked.

This Granny Wang is the Lady of the Marquis's confidante. What should we do if something happens to her on her own estate?

His voice trembled slightly, "Quick, pull her away!" Then he turned to the person beside him and shouted, "Go get a doctor..."