Chapter 271

Pearl received the order and went to relay the message.

Once the seating arrangements were made, it was natural to report this to Madam Zheng.

After listening quietly, Zheng frowned.

Duan Huaichuan is a man, so it would be most appropriate to place him between Shen Jun and his son Shen Rang. If Yun Wan arranges it this way, it would be improper.

However, Yun Wan was confident: "Mother-in-law, this is the best way to arrange it. Otherwise, what if Scholar Duan feels that we haven't treated him well?"

Besides, this is the arrangement that would make Duan Huaichuan happy.

Hearing Yunwan say this, Madam Zheng had no choice but to nod.

After all, it was I who entrusted this matter to Yun Wan, and there was nothing wrong with it according to the rules. At worst, I could just change the position later.

However, there is still one difficult problem that remains unsolved.

Seeing that Madam Zheng was still frowning, Yun Wan said understandingly, "Mother-in-law, is there anything wrong with my arrangements?"

Madam Zheng shook her head: "It's nothing, it's just that that top scholar is really hard to invite. Last time, even the Marquis himself went to invite him, but he couldn't get him to come. But this is during the New Year..."

"So that's what it was about. Mother-in-law, don't worry, your daughter-in-law has a solution."

"you?"

At first, Zheng didn't believe it, but seeing how confident Yun Wan was, she became skeptical: "Alright, then go and give it a try."

Yun Wan knelt down and left.

Once outside Rongxi Hall, Pearl said, "Young Madam, even our Marquis can't invite that person. What are you going to do?"

"If that Scholar Duan doesn't give face to the Marquis, do you think he can't give face to that bitch?" Yun Wan curled her lips. "Go and tell her that Yun Xi will also be at the family banquet."

Pearl's eyes lit up: "Young Madam is so clever, she immediately grasped Duan Jieyuan's weakness!"

Yun Wan smiled smugly.

What's this?

More importantly, it lets Zheng know how capable she is, so that she'll have to return the power of managing the household to her.

When she has the power to manage the household, and has another child, who in the family will dare to disobey her?

Just thinking about those wonderful days made Yun Wan smile: "Alright, you should go now. If that bitch doesn't have enough face, we'll have time to think of other ways."

Pearl responded and left.

Originally, Duan Huaichuan was adamant about not getting involved, but when she brought up Yun Xi's name, he began to waver slightly.

Pearl scoffed inwardly and said, "Duan Jieyuan, it's the New Year after all. What's the point of you spending it all alone, far from home? Why don't you go and see some old friends?"

Duan Huaichuan pursed his lips.

But wouldn't this cause trouble for Yunxi?

Before he could hesitate, Pearl added, "Our young mistress already knows about the relationship between Duan Jieyuan and his aunt. She meant well this time, so Duan Jieyuan can go without worry."

Hearing Pearl say this, Duan Huaichuan took a deep breath, cupped his hands in greeting to Pearl, and said, "In that case, thank you very much, Miss."

It's done.

Pearl's smile deepened: "It is this servant who should thank Scholar Duan for his honor. This servant still needs to go back and report to the young mistress, so I will take my leave now."

After saying that, Pearl curtsied and left.

Duan Huaichuan looked at the plain clothes he was wearing.

Having been in Luoyang for so long, he hadn't bought any new clothes, so he was still wearing the same clothes he wore in Qingshui Village. In this extremely wealthy Marquis's mansion, he looked completely out of place, and it would be impolite to wear them to a banquet.

But now that the year is almost over, most of the shops on the street are closed, so you can't buy them even if you want to.

Duan Huaichuan sighed.

It seems I'll have to apologize when I get there.

Duan Huaichuan didn't value material possessions much, but the thought of seeing Yunxi again soon filled him with mixed emotions.

I wonder how the masters of the Marquis's mansion treat Yunxi. This time I can finally see for myself.