Chapter 133: Initial Display of Affection (Middle)

  Ronghua smiled and mentioned Yanhua's situation, "I don't know how Sixth Sister is doing at the Meng family."

  The old lady snorted, "Can she still follow the same rules after getting married? She even gave advice to her husband's family to buy high-quality ginseng, but the Meng family regretted it afterwards. They really thought she had good ideas, but in the end, the Meng family brought all those things home, and the old lady used her own silver to buy them. The Meng family still made her come back three times."

  "Nowadays, as soon as there's a slight stir at home, she'll come back to snoop around for news."

  "The Meng family... Alas, they are a family of poetry and books, yet they have such character. If I were to advise you not to marry into the Meng family, wouldn't it be better than now?"

  The old lady also hastily arranged this marriage, and no one knew what the Meng family was like. Liu's husband was after all somewhat educated, much better than the fool from the Wang family.

  Rong Hua said, "If not, let someone follow Sixth Sister back home and at least clarify the family matters." As long as the Shun Tian Fu case has not been settled, the Meng family probably won't let anyone come to pick up Yan Hua.

  The lady's face turned stern, "What is there to talk about with them."

  If it were her own biological daughter, she probably wouldn't be like this. Whenever she heard any news, she would immediately send someone to investigate, but when it came to Yan Hua, she turned a blind eye and ignored her.

  Even considering a moment's emotional debt, one should at least ask about it; earlier Renhua was still in the front serving tea and water.

  Ronghua came out of the big wife's house, passed by the small kitchen in the yard, Yanhua was sitting beside her, thinking about something, saw Ronghua coming over, Yanhua quickly stood up and called out "Eighth sister", then wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, "There is smoke here, it irritates my eyes."

  Ronghua didn't say it out loud, and the two of them walked and talked side by side.

  Yan Hua said, "Last time I let Eighth Sister ask about the Autumn Imperial Examination, it was also something I heard from others for a moment. It must be to pay respects to the teacher first before taking the exam smoothly. I don't know if these rumors are true or not."

  Rong Hua said: "This kind of thing has never been heard before."

  Yan Hua said: "If it's really like that, I can try to find some connections. After all, our family has some connections outside." As she spoke, she seemed to be thinking of something again and her eyes reddened.

  It seems that the Meng family has not said much about this kind of thing, and they have formed a relationship with the Tao family but haven't gained any benefits. They have also mentioned Yanhua in private. Last time, there was the matter of Gao Lijuan, Yanhua didn't want to ask for help from Ronghua, but today she said something like this.

  Ronghua spoke in a low, soothing voice, "Don't rush into this matter for now, let's investigate clearly first." She also recalled Yaohua's suggestion to go to the temple, "Second sister is confined at home, it's inconvenient for her to go out. Lately, there have been many things happening at home and Sixth sister has also been going out less often." Although she couldn't guess what Yaohua was planning to do at the temple for now, Yaohua always had a purpose in doing things.

  Yan Hua nodded, "I know."

  The crowd sent Xue Mingrui and Rong Hua out together. It was unclear whether it was the wind or the wine that Grandma had hidden, but Rong Hua felt a bit dizzy as soon as he sat in the car.

  Just felt the journey was a bit unbearable, Rong Hua felt her shoulders tighten, and her slender fingers gently wrapped around her.

  Her heart seemed to be jumping out of her chest, and before it was dark, she was outside again. A gust of wind blew by, and the curtain on the car window also flew up a corner, Ronghua was startled and wanted to get up, but heard Xue Mingrui lightly laugh.

  Ronghua's face turned red, somewhat coyly, she stretched out her hand to push Xue Mingrui, but unexpectedly the horse carriage jolted and she fell into Xue Mingrui's arms.

  His breath gently blew into her collar, and she was flustered and hurriedly got up. She raised her head to see his bright eyes, which were still calm, but seemed to have flowing water inside, twinkling and flowing.

  Ronghua suddenly became somewhat distracted for a moment.

  Xue Mingrui could have ignored it, but he lent a hand and helped. He didn't say much in front of her, but he helped her arrange many things properly.

  In front of everyone, he was cold and distant, letting Tao Zhen An pin all his hopes on her. It seemed like it was all unintentional on his part, but then he suddenly came to the Tao residence to take her back, and as soon as they met, he gave her this hairpin...

  Think again about what happened in the Meng family after Yan Hua married into it.

  A warm current seemed to emanate from her chest, slowly spreading outwards.

  Xue Mingrui asked softly, "Are you still afraid of me?"

  Ronghua shook her head, hastily tucking the hair at her temples behind her ears, and replied softly: "No." Her face grew even redder, she had never been like this before.

  Xue Mingrui ordered the coachman to slow down the carriage, and Jinxiu outside closed the door of the carriage compartment.

  His arm fell on her waist, and she leaned lightly against Xue Mingrui's shoulder along with his strength.

  Originally, the dizziness was quite unbearable. Now that I've found a reliable place to depend on, although from head to toe it's inevitable that there are some discomforts, but now it's indeed... much more comfortable... Rong Hua couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

  Outside, following the carriage of Zhou Zhi's family at first, they still noticed the sound inside the horse-drawn carriage. They heard Master Hou telling the coachman to slow down a bit. When Jinxiu closed the carriage door, she turned her head and saw Master Hou putting his arm around his wife, and couldn't help but smile secretly. After all, it was a newlywed couple.

  The horse cart moved slowly, Jinxiu took out a paper bag from her arms, which contained some candies, and handed it to Mrs. Zhou: "Mom, have some too."

  Jinxiu was the senior lady's personal maid, and she herself was just a humble woman from a small courtyard. When the senior maid handed her candies, why wouldn't she be delighted? She hastily smiled and accepted them.

  Zhou Zhi's family ate sugar and Jinxiu started talking.

  Jinxiu's voice was occasionally louder, and Ronghua felt at ease listening to the intermittent conversation outside.

  Xue Mingrui said in a low voice: "I've already spoken with Shuntian Fu about that."

  Rong Hua nodded slightly.

  Xue Mingrui said: "Have you seen the wife of the Prefect of Shuntian?"

  Ronghua said: "After meeting, we chatted for a while and in two days I will go to the mansion to attend the hall gathering."

  Xue Mingrui said: "If there's anything, just tell her and she'll help."

  Ronghua nodded again, and Xue Mingrui said he would find someone to help her. That person turned out to be Mrs. Jiang.

  Outside, people were talking, and inside, Xue Mingrui's slender hand was placed on her waist. She leaned against Xue Mingrui's shoulder, able to hear the sound of his heartbeat, which was steady and powerful, unlike hers.

  As long as Old Lang and Chen's mother testify, this matter can be temporarily settled.

  Rong Hua's eyes jumped involuntarily.

  She couldn't just pretend nothing had happened, she could use this incident to get to the bottom of things.

  Rong Hua slightly raised her head and asked, "Master Hou's intervention in the Shun Tian Fu affair is different from Master Hou's usual behavior. Won't it be discovered by others..."

  Xue Mingrui's slender eyes slightly raised, he had never discussed politics in front of her, yet she seemed to have already known a lot. She rarely spoke much on ordinary days, but under that quiet exterior, there was elegance, obedience, and the occasional flash of cleverness.

  If he hadn't reached out to help her, she wouldn't have said such worried words in front of him. Last time in the house, when she mentioned her grandmother, he seemed a bit impatient, which made her gradually speak less recently. Today, with a slight intoxication, leaning on his shoulder, she finally relaxed slightly in front of him.

  Xue Mingrui's eyebrows slightly raised, "You've only had one name, haven't you? Rong Hua."

  Ronghua was taken aback and didn't know why Xue Mingrui suddenly brought this up, and she didn't know how to respond.

  Xue Mingrui said: "When I was a kid, I had another name."

  Rong Hua raised her head and looked at Xue Mingrui.

  Xue Mingrui's long and narrow eyes drooped, "When I was young, my name was Xue Huairen, later it was the Empress Dowager who gave me the name Xue Mingrui."

  Xue Huaien? Who's favor is he carrying? He actually wants to change his name to this, even disregarding the family rules, and abandoning the "Ming" character in the genealogy.

  Rong Hua's face showed some emotion, after all, how could the eldest grandson be treated like this? If the name wasn't changed back, would the title of eldest grandson also...

  What does this have to do with the old lady again?

  "Sometimes no matter how hard you try, you may not get the result you want in your heart."

  The noble family, the hereditary title should be cautious at all times, neither can it be idle and empty, nor can it be too meritorious to make those above uneasy. Whatever happened in the Xue family before is unknown, but it must have something to do with Duke Xue Chongli of Anguo. Otherwise, when it came to Xue Mingrui, he would not have inherited the title of Marquis Wumu instead of Marquis Anguo.

  Xue Mingrui has the reputation of being a cold and aloof young master outside, and there are no complicated relationships around him. In any case, he has already done his best.

  If you're still worried, then even if it's just a casual reason, you can reduce the punishment.

  "Thunder and rain are temporary."

  After hearing these words, there wasn't a hint of fear on her face. He had never thought that a weak and delicate woman could also have such demeanor.

  Xue Mingrui couldn't help but hold Yung Hua tightly.

  "Can Master Hou recite again the 'Four Lessons of Lao Fan' that he memorized last time for me to hear?"

  This was her first time making a request in front of him.

  "Now that you know what is wrong, from now on do not commit any more transgressions. And do not have the appearance of one who will not give birth to children. Completely change your ways and cultivate virtue. Be diligent in accumulating good deeds. Be diligent in embracing simplicity. Be diligent in loving harmony. Be diligent in preserving your spirit. All past actions are like yesterday's death. All future actions are like today's new life. This is the principle of rebirth of the body."

  All things of old are like a dead yesterday. All things of later times are like a living today.

  There is no longer a past, only a future.

  ……

  Zhou Zhi's family told Old Lady about Tao's family, "The Marquis also went, presumably the Young Madam asked the Marquis."

  The old lady nodded and had someone bring out silver coins to give to the Zhou family.

  Zhou Zhi's family was deeply grateful and sent their thanks underground.

  Mrs. Li said: "This thing won't be true, will it? The Tao family did that kind of thing..."

  The old lady shook her head, "Let's take a look and say, the Tao family shouldn't be so confused...... unless there is some reason behind this......" It wouldn't be surprising then, she grew up in the palace and had seen everything.

  "Mingrui will help the Tao family, that's a good thing."

  Mrs. Li said: "It seems that Master Hou and his wife are still quite harmonious."

  The old lady had some smile on her face.

  Next chapter should have some meat to eat.

  Looking forward to it~~~~~~~~~

  No meat but still have meat soup hahaahaha.

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