Chapter 190 Don't Have Any Crooked Ideas About Yun Chu

The thought of attending a wedding banquet gave Wei another headache. The incident involving her second son had spread among relatives and friends in the past two days, and she was really afraid that if she were asked about it in front of everyone tomorrow, it would be too embarrassing.

Especially Ma's sister-in-law, she'd love for someone to have some bad luck so she could laugh at them. She'd definitely make sarcastic remarks in front of everyone, but she couldn't refuse. It was so frustrating.

Lu Yunzhang was already in a bad mood, but upon hearing the following words, his heart stirred, and he asked:

"Tomorrow is my cousin Yunbing's wedding. Will my aunt and Yun Chu be there too?"

Wei said irritably, "Your eldest aunt is of a quiet nature and may not be willing to go out. If Yu Qingci, a widow, dares to go out to socialize, she will be drowned in spittle. The eldest branch only has Yun Chu who can go out to socialize, so of course she has to go. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if none of the eldest branch showed up."

Lu Yunzhang said in a gloomy voice, "Tomorrow is Yunbing's wedding. Mother, why don't you invite a few of your cousins ​​from your maternal uncle's family to come and have a good time together?"

Didn't Mother originally want Wei Huai to marry Yun Chu? Tomorrow is a good opportunity. If Yun Chu and Wei Huai like each other, Aunt won't be able to stop them from being together.

Upon hearing this, Yue looked at her husband in confusion, not understanding why he would say he would help his cousins. She thought to herself that her husband's cousins, especially Wei Huai, looked sleazy and unpresentable in front of others. She, a woman, looked down on them, so how could Yun Chu, such a noble young lady, possibly look up to such people?

Unless you've been kicked in the head by a donkey!

As if reminded by her son's words, Madam Wei slapped her thigh and exclaimed:

"Yes, I wanted to match Yun Chu with my nephew back then, but my sister-in-law wasn't even willing to meet him. Wouldn't tomorrow be a good opportunity? If Yun Chu and my nephew meet and they hit it off, my sister-in-law won't have anything to say."

"Yunzhang, you're so clever! I'll send someone to deliver a message to my family right away."

Madam Wei stood up, chuckling, and was about to instruct her servants to hurry and deliver a letter to her parents' home.

"Wait!"

The second master looked at Madam Wei and said, "What are you thinking? Your nephew from your maternal family, with his demeanor, dares to covet my elder brother's daughter? He really doesn't know what it means for a toad to want to eat swan meat."

Even if my elder brother is gone, that girl Yun Chu is still a daughter of the General's Mansion. How could your impoverished family be worthy of her? You'd better shut up and not have any improper thoughts about Yun Chu!

The second master wasn't completely senile; he still cared about his niece. Back when his family lived in the General's Mansion, his niece, even at a young age, showed great respect to her second uncle.

As for the Wei family and her disreputable nephews, others may not know, but he knows them all. No matter how much he dislikes the eldest branch of the family, he cannot stand by and watch others scheme against his own niece while he, as the second uncle, remains indifferent.

The second master gave Wei a warning look: "Don't try to scheme against Yun Chu. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You just want to get Yun Chu's dowry to benefit your family? If you and your aunt and niece manage to take Yun Chu away, all the wealth my elder brother has painstakingly built up will end up in your family's hands."

"Hmph! That's quite an easy way to get things done."

Wei retorted indignantly, "How did it become my family's? If this matter is truly settled, we will have done a great service. My family will definitely be grateful to us, and the benefits will naturally be shared between both families."

The second master said coldly, "Do you believe that?"

Wei was momentarily speechless, but still muttered defiantly:

"Even if we can't share it all, we'll definitely get a share. Besides, when have you ever cared about Yun Chu's affairs?"

Despite her grumbling, once the second master spoke, Madam Wei had no choice but to abandon her plan to have her nephew come over for a consultation.

Seeing his father's obstruction, the scheming look in Lu Yunzhang's eyes disappeared.

Father's words make sense. Even if they help my cousin get this good marriage with Yun Chu, given the character of my uncle's family, how much benefit can they possibly get? In the end, they might just be doing all the work for someone else.

After everyone left, Madam Wei sat there, lost in thought.

The next day, after Lu Yun Chu finished packing, he took Dong Yue and Xia He to his mother's courtyard.

Yu Qingci was talking with Old Madam Ning when they both looked at Yun Chu when she came in.

Yun Chu's clothes today are the new spring style from Jinxiu Pavilion. They are made of cloud brocade in the color of the sky after rain, with a thin layer of fragrant cloud gauze on the outside. The collar and cuffs are embroidered with light patterns in silver thread, making them look elegant and graceful.

She wore a pair of hairpins inlaid with pearls, matching pearl earrings, and a pair of jadeite bracelets. Her whole appearance was dignified and elegant, exuding the air of a noble lady.

Madam Ning and Yu Qingci withdrew their gazes with satisfaction. Today, Yun Chu was representing the eldest branch of the family to attend her cousin's wedding, so naturally she couldn't lose the dignity of the eldest branch.

Yu Qingci asked, "Who were the people following you?"

Yun Chu said, "My fourth uncle's house isn't far away. I don't plan to stay there for long. I'll just bring Dongyue and Xiahe with me."

Yu Qingci looked at the two maids behind her and instructed them, "You two must stay close to your young lady today and not leave her side for even a moment, especially when it comes to food."

The two maids bowed and agreed.

Yu Qingci was still a little worried, so she pointed to a middle-aged maid and Lian Qiao beside her and instructed them to go with their mistress today.

Lu Yun Chu was used to keeping a low profile in public, and when he saw his sister-in-law's arrangement, he wanted to refuse. Yu Qing Ci said:

"You are the eldest daughter of the General's Mansion, so you should act like one. Bring a few more people with you to keep things under control."

Actually, she didn't trust those people.

Since it was arranged by her sister-in-law, Lu Yun Chu no longer refused and agreed.

"Yes, don't worry, sister-in-law. I'll just talk with Yunli and my cousins, and I'll come back after the banquet."

Yun Chu bid farewell to the two men and left with a group of maids and servants.

After watching her daughter leave, Madam Ning comforted her daughter-in-law, saying, "It's just a trip to the fourth son's house, there's no need to be so nervous."

Yu Qingci: "It's still better to be on guard."

Yu Qingci chatted with Old Madam Ning for a while before returning to Guanlan Pavilion.

When Granny Pei returned from outside after finishing her errands, she first took out the letter from her bosom and handed it to Yu Qingci:

"Young Madam, the Earl and Madam both sent you letters today."

"Let me see it quickly."

Yu Qingci took the letter and opened it first to read her mother's letter.

In her letter, Mother said, as always, that she was doing well. With the title of Lady of the Imperial Decree, Madam Zhang had not dared to make things difficult for her these days, and had not even asked her to go to Shouyin Hall to pay her respects. She told her daughter not to worry.

The letter also mentioned news about her son, Qingbai. These days, Qingbai often comes back from Mr. Li's place to reunite with his mother, but soon he will be going on a study tour with his teacher again.

It is said that this time he will be going quite far, to several academies in a neighboring province, and it seems that he will not be able to return for several months. Father is very supportive of this, saying that a man's ambition lies in all directions, while Mother is naturally a little reluctant to let him go, and so on.