Honghui first highly praised Xiaolang for seeking help from his older brother when he needed something, and promised that he would take Xiaolang out to play when he was in Muxiu, without taking Liuliu along.

The little wolf had always been extremely enthusiastic about being able to go out. Upon hearing this, he forgot all about bamboo and bamboo shoots and started counting down the days until he could leave the manor with his dear older brother.

After coaxing the wolf cub away, Honghui nodded to Guo Wei beside him, and someone handed Guo Wei a reward. This eunuch was quite clever and took good care of the wolf cub.

Honghui thought for a moment and decided to send someone to investigate privately. In case the child misunderstood, or someone in the Ulanara mansion was deliberately putting on this show for the little wolf, he couldn't completely disbelieve it, nor could he completely trust it.

Yi Hua was directing the little maids in the yard to have a snowball fight when Hong Hui returned with a dark face. This was strange. Yi Hua told everyone to disperse and peeled a roasted chestnut for him.

A rich aroma instantly filled the air, and Honghui took a bite, his expression softening considerably: "Mother, my eldest sister's marriage is off."

"Is there anything wrong?" Yi Hua was not surprised. In the past two years, Yinzhen had almost never mentioned this matter, so she was mentally prepared.

“Mother, your son really likes Guo Luo Mama and Guo Luo Mama, but there were rumors that my eldest sister had injured her face, and my aunt was not very happy about it. It was only because you kept her in check that she dared not say it openly.” Honghui began to bring up old grievances. In this respect, he was very similar to Yinzhen, remembering every single thing clearly.

Yi Hua suspects that everyone has a score sheet in their mind. Once the score drops below the passing mark, they quickly take action. So people who don't know the truth may think they are cold-hearted and why they would hold onto such a small matter. Little do they know that this is just the last straw that breaks the camel's back.

"Now that Aunt Guo Luo's mother is sick, my aunt has actually placed a maid who looks just like my older sister next to Mingxuan, and Mingxuan has actually accepted her. Who is she trying to disgust?!" Honghui was furious. He was very disappointed in his cousin, whom he had grown up with.

They're all men, so it's understandable for them to indulge in pleasure, but the thought of fantasizing about an older woman while looking at a maid makes Honghui want to vomit.

When Yi Hua returned to the Ulanara family last time, she did hear from Granny Chen that Ming Xuan had an extra person in his household. She hadn't paid much attention to it at first, since the two families hadn't officially crossed paths, and even hints were kept secret. It was normal for them to have new ideas now.

As for the eldest princess, Yi Hua coldly observed that she had a good impression of Ming Xuan, but to say that she was deeply in love with him was nonsense.

So that very day, Yihua carefully explained the pros and cons of the matter to the eldest princess. If the eldest princess really liked Mingxuan, Yinzhen would definitely be able to grant her wish. However, life would be very difficult if her mother-in-law disliked her, and even a princess was no exception. If the eldest princess could let go, then there would be plenty of talented young men to choose from.

Although the eldest princess was extremely pale, she still expressed her attitude: she was willing to follow her father's arrangements.

That's enough.

Originally, Yi Hua didn't want to get involved in Xinghui Fujin's little tricks, since her older brother still cared for her. Based on the principle of family harmony, she didn't want to embarrass her sister-in-law.

Since some people don't know when to back down when things get tough, then don't blame me for being rude!

"Alright, your mother will handle this. You can't interfere, you hear me?" Yi Hua quickly reminded her. This child has some wicked ideas; she didn't want her to hurt the jade bottle while trying to catch a rat.

Honghui nodded. Of course he knew he couldn't control his aunt, but couldn't he control Mingxuan?

There's no need to let Mother know this.

******

On this day, instead of Xiao Lang arriving at Ulanara Mansion, Yi Hua arrived in full regalia.

Seeing her sister-in-law descend from the princess's entourage, Princess Xinghui was somewhat dazed.

Yihua was always gentle and humble towards her maternal family, and Yinzhen, because of his respect for Feiyanggu, never showed any displeasure towards the Ulanara family.

Today, Yihua arrived fully armed. Just one glance was enough for Consort Xinghui to sense something was wrong. For the first time, she realized that the person in front of her was not only her sister-in-law, but also the principal wife of Prince Yong, a royal with both a son and a daughter and a stable position.

When Ulanara Fujin saw her daughter return twice in a short period of time, and seeing her daughter-in-law's uneasy appearance, she knew in her heart that her eldest daughter-in-law had done something foolish again.

"Little Wolf didn't come?" Consort Ulanara tried to ease the tension.

“Honghui made a last-minute appointment with Ama and Xiaolang to go fishing together. That child, he said that the fish caught in the dead of winter are the fattest and most delicious. Only Ama lets them fool around like this,” Yihua said with a smile.

"I've come today to see someone I'd like to meet. I wonder if it's convenient for you, sister-in-law?" Although it was an inquiry, Yi Hua used a tone of certainty.

"What...who is it?" Consort Xinghui seemed a little lacking in presence.

"It is said that Mingxuan has a wife, so as his aunt, I must give the child a reward."

"What?!" Consort Ulanara sat bolt upright in bed, glaring at Consort Xinghui. "When did this happen?!"

"Mother, don't worry, we'll talk about it when they arrive. Please don't get agitated. You've finally recovered from your cold, don't let anger ruin your health, it's not worth it." Yi Hua had already made her stance clear. Ulanara Fujin sighed. She had a vague premonition that this day would come. Oh well, let the children deal with their own affairs.

Consort Xinghui had no choice but to have someone summon Azhu.

"Raise your head." The woman had been keeping her head down since she entered the room, but she slightly raised her chin upon hearing the voice.

Judging from her movements, she was someone who had learned proper manners very well. Yi Hua forcibly suppressed the reluctance in her heart: "Sister-in-law, you must have had a hard time finding her."

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