Du Yunluo saw Miao Family entering and stood up, just waiting for Miao Family to greet Mrs. Xia before paying respects. Who would have thought that Miao Family would imdiately speak in a long string, leaving Du Yunluo stunned on the spot.
She vaguely rembered, in the past, Miao Family had dragged her feet to the point where she could no longer delay, unwillingly complying with Mrs. Xia’s wish to send soone to Xia Mansion to discuss the wedding date. In this lifeti, how could it suddenly be like this...
Du Yunluo was still mulling it over.
Mrs. Xia looked at Miao Family with a faint smile: "So, have you finally co around? Xin girl won’t reach adulthood until the fall; have you decided on a date?"
Miao Family smiled naturally and answered just as naturally: "Next spring. After marrying off Yun Ru in the fall, we’ll prepare for half a year and be able to marry the bride gloriously. I thought about it, Yun Lan isn’t much younger than Yun Lang, and below them is Yun Di. Although n aren’t as anxious as young ladies, establishing a good marriage earlier adds more people to accompany the Old Madam at ho. If we can add sons and daughters early, goodness, thinking about the days is comforting."
Despite Du Yunluo’s calm deanor, she couldn’t help but look Miao Family up and down upon hearing this.
Miao Family showed no trace of reluctance in her behavior, as if these words were truly heartfelt.
Thinking about the incident a few days ago, Du Yunluo suddenly understood.
Because of Miao Ruoshan, Mrs. Xia hadn’t openly expressed her opinion on Miao Family, yet behind closed doors, she had undoubtedly revealed a few words.
Miao Family was inherently anxious due to Miao Ruoshan’s misstep, trying to curry favor with Mrs. Xia under pressure was common.
Mrs. Xia remained indifferent, took a sip from the teacup.
Miao Family could only lower her head and wait.
After a long while, Mrs. Xia said: "Spring sounds good. As Yun Hu will marry from Lindong, we don’t need to worry here, avoiding a scheduling clash and being constantly busy. Bringing a bride ho is different from marrying off a young woman; space needs to be arranged. Without Yun Ying marrying out, your Shuifu Garden is inadequate, so consider which courtyard to refurbish, and provide it for Yun Lang and his wife."
Miao Family’s smile froze.
Mrs. Xia was posing another challenge to her.
Choosing a good courtyard could be perceived as exploiting authority for personal gain, taking advantage of a fine option. Choosing an average one would lead to dissatisfaction concerning Xia Anxin.
Having resolved to bring Xia Anxin ho, how could she choose a poor courtyard to slight her? If Xia Anxin were to reside, wouldn’t her own son live too?
Though theoretically Miao Family stood firm, within the mansion, gossiping people could cause trouble without reason.
Thinking of Liao Family’s half-mocking attitude, Miao Family was filled with anger.
Miao Family sheepishly thought, wasn’t Mrs. Xia rely leveraging Du Yunying’s unspoken marriage to exacerbate the issue? But truly, Du Yunying’s situation wasn’t solely a result of Miao Family’s actions.
But these words couldn’t be said out loud, so Miao Family had to swallow this silent grievance, smiling while saying: "There are still empty courtyards in the mansion. Since Xin girl is close to the Old Madam, perhaps choosing one near Lianfu Garden would be preferable? What do you think, Old Madam?"
Mrs. Xia nodded, saying: "Near , huh... then Chunhua Courtyard it is. It’s been years without residents; be sure to tidy it appropriately."
Miao Family’s lips twitched.
Speaking of several large courtyards, small ones like Anhua Courtyard and Chunhua Courtyard offer the best vistas.
Du Yunluo, a young lady, had occupied one courtyard on her own, more due to Du Gongfu and Mrs. Xia’s favoritism than anything else among her sisters.
Du Yunying had coveted Chunhua Courtyard for a long ti, but Mrs. Xia wouldn’t budge, keeping her in Shuifu Garden.
Now Mrs. Xia casually offered it to Xia Anxin, bringing a slight heartache to Miao Family. Consoling herself, she rembered that it would eventually be Du Yunlang’s residence, obligating repairs.
Miao Family agreed, consulted with Mrs. Xia, and eventually chose a Mrs. Quanfu from Miao Family to head to Xia Family to set the date.
Miao Family bypassed the seated Du Yunluo, saying: "In a few days, once the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion aligns the birth dates, Yunluo should be settled. I believe that, above Yun Ying and Yunuo, both should be matched. Old Madam knows ; when it cos to these matters, I’m uncertain and solicit Old Madam’s guidance."
Mrs. Xia chuckled twice: "No worries, they’re all Miss Du Family girls, naturally worth careful consideration."
Miao Family took this as assurance, refrained from pressing further, and exited.
Mrs. Xia adjusted the pillow’s position, beckoning Du Yunluo to sit beside her and gently asked: "What does our Yunluo think? Your second aunt suddenly ntioning Xin girl, this old lady feels a bit unaccustod."
Du Yunluo burst into laughter: "Second Aunt was frightened by Sister Cai’er, right? Bringing Sister Xin into the mansion earlier could also prevent those unclear heads from circling Second Brother again. I think Second Aunt regretted to death; knowing Sister Cai’er’s intentions earlier, Second Aunt would rather kneel to plead with Grandmother for the officials than dare to bring Sister Cai’er into the mansion."
It wasn’t that Du Yunluo intended to excuse Miao Family; Mrs. Xia already held ideas. If she added insult to injury, she’d instead earn a reputation for having heavy thoughts in Mrs. Xia’s eyes, gaining nothing for her troubles.
Mrs. Xia laughed heartily: "Kneeling? That’s certainly possible. ntioning it was indeed dangerous, thanks to that **** sending word with Yun Ying; otherwise..."
Du Yunluo lowered her gaze, not responding.
Mrs. Xia patted Du Yunluo’s hand: "Always thinking you’re still young and can be at my side for many years, but in the blink of an eye, you’ve all grown up.
Your father is the third son in the mansion, not wanting your mother as the head lady. Her gentle and amiable disposition, not contending or making a fuss, is what I truly like. You learned and observed all that followed her.
But Yunluo, rember this, you will beco the Heir’s Wife, and after that, Marchioness, overseeing the household and cuisine managent. You must learn from your second aunt how to handle so things.
Look at her; she knows how to bend and stretch, bowing her head to without hesitation when necessary. Like you said, if you need to kneel and plead, then kneel and plead.
After you show weakness and beg, reach out for sugar, persuading to give up Chunhua Courtyard while also speaking for Yun Ying, never missing out on any benefits."
Du Yunluo pressed her lips, never once told these words before, hurt both Mrs. Xia and Mrs. Zhen’s hearts, after marrying, with persistent temperant, had unpleasant relations with Madam Wu and Mrs. Zhou in the Mansion, leading to bumps in life even after Mu Lianxiao’s death, deceived step by step into traps by Mrs. Lian.
If only back then she had known how to adapt, begging for sugar after facing difficulty, how her days wouldn’t have been so hard.
Du Yunluo took a deep breath, rubbed her slightly aching nose: "I’ll rember, Yunluo."
Mrs. Xia, seeing her heart sink, reached to rub her forehead: "Learn slowly, you’ll manage."
Du Yunluo raised her eyes, spotting the implicit worry in Mrs. Xia’s eyes, shivered, snuggled into Mrs. Xia’s embrace, coquettishly said: "Grandmother deceives , it wasn’t Second Aunt coaxing you into yielding Chunhua Courtyard; clearly, you cherish Sister Xin, wanting Chunhua Courtyard for her."
"You rascal!" Mrs. Xia was amused, laughing while gently patting Du Yunluo’s back twice, "Occupying Anhua Courtyard, still coveting Chunhua Courtyard? Greedy girl!"
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