Chapter 300: The He Mother and Daughter Unite (Bonus Chapter for Yimia)
In a secluded, independent courtyard in the back of the Xuanping Marquis's residence, Min Yuerui sat by the well, washing clothes.
Winter clothes are thick and heavy, and Min Yuerui had a lot of trouble washing them, but she had a serene smile on her face.
At this moment, Madam He came out with her needle and thread basket, sat down under the eaves, and began to embroider a handkerchief.
Seeing He Shi sitting in the draft, Min Yuerui couldn't help but remind her, "Mother, you should go inside quickly. You'll catch a cold if you stay in the cold wind too long."
Mrs. He said unconcernedly, "It's alright. It's a rare nice day, so I came out to soak up some sun. Besides, there's no wind right now, so it won't blow on me."
Min Yuerui smiled helplessly, "If it gets windy later, you'll have to go back inside. Have you forgotten about your illness before?"
Madam He glared at Min Yuerui and said irritably, "Fine, fine, I know it's tiring for you to serve me. I promise I won't get sick again. I'll go in when it gets windy, is that alright?"
"Good girl! That's more like it!" Min Yuerui said with a grin, her tone somewhat disrespectful.
Mrs. He wasn't really angry; she was just bored, and the occasional bickering between mother and son was a good way to pass the time.
The mother and daughter, one embroidering and the other washing clothes, lived a warm and cozy life despite the cold winter months.
After a while, Madam He looked at the sun and asked in surprise, "I remember today is the day the grain is delivered, why hasn't it arrived yet?"
Since the mother and daughter moved into this courtyard, they have had no servants to attend to them. It's also inconvenient for them to come and go.
Their world is this small courtyard.
Although it was a bittersweet story, Min Yuexi kept her promise. She gave them a stable life.
Although food, clothing, and daily necessities are not as plentiful as before, they have never been lacking.
The clothes are made and delivered to them every two months, and of course, the patterns and colors are not selectable.
Food was delivered to them every three days. Whether it was because Min Yuerui had specifically instructed them or because the person responsible for delivering the food was kind-hearted, they could occasionally make requests. For example, they could ask for chicken instead of pork, or wheat flour instead of rice, and the person would bring them the requested items the next time they came.
Today is the day to deliver the grain again.
In the past, the mansion would buy the goods early in the morning and then deliver them to them.
But today, the sun is already quite high, and it looks like it's almost noon.
"Something must have been holding you back, right?" Min Yuerui was also a little worried.
Once a delay happens, it will happen again and again. If this continues, will those people still remember to send them food?
The mother and daughter both fell silent.
Just then, a commotion came from outside the door.
The small courtyard was very secluded and usually quiet, except for the people who came to deliver things every few days. The sudden noise startled the mother and daughter.
Ignoring the pain, Mrs. He quickly put down her needlework, got up, and went out to open the door.
Min Yuerui also dropped the clothes she was washing, wiped the water off her clothes and hands, and quickly followed He Shi's pace.
As soon as the mother and daughter opened the door to investigate, they saw an old woman leading a group of people carrying a pile of things over.
The group of people all had rosy cheeks, and they brought several times more things than usual, with an unusually rich variety of meats, including chicken, duck, and fish.
Before the two could even react with surprise, the head maid quickly approached.
"Oh my, a great joy has happened in the manor today, and the Second Miss and Aunt He are also in for a treat."
The old woman chatted and laughed as she instructed people to move all the things inside.
Madam He took the head maid's hand and asked, "May I ask, Granny, what is this joyous occasion...?"
The head maid didn't hide anything, and said with a smile, "His Majesty has betrothed our eldest daughter to the Third Prince. Soon, our household will have a prince's consort. Isn't that a great joyous occasion?"
Mrs. He was so shocked that her mouth dropped open, and she was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses.
It was Min Yuerui who pulled He Shi back, and then, with a smile, chimed in, "It is indeed a great joyous occasion."
The group left after putting down their things. They were still busy with various rewards from the manor today.
After everyone left, Madam He couldn't help but shed tears.
Thinking of Min Yuexi, and then thinking of Min Yuerui, He felt a sharp pain in her heart, as if it were being stabbed with needles.
In the evening, He quietly went to Min Yuexi's courtyard alone.
However, before she could knock on the door, Min Yuerui, who had followed behind her, grabbed her hand.
"Mother, what brings you to see Miss?" Min Yuerui asked, her voice full of confusion. "We're already living well enough. Don't do anything foolish!"
With a choked voice, Madam He said, "Rui'er, Miss is a good person. I just want to try to fight for you again."
“You’re only fifteen! I can’t just watch you live a lonely and helpless life.”
"Mother wants to go and beg the young lady!"
She originally thought it would be nice to live a long life with her daughter, relying on each other for support.
But if Min Yuexi, who also ruined her reputation, could become a prince's consort, why can't her daughter get married again?
She no longer expects her daughter to marry into a wealthy family; she only hopes that her daughter can marry a good man who truly loves her and have another child, so that her daughter will have someone to rely on for the rest of her life.
Min Yuerui hugged Madam He tightly. "Mother, I beg you, please don't go! One shouldn't be greedy. Miss has been kind enough to us. You don't want to ruin the peaceful life we've worked so hard for because of your momentary greed, do you?"
"Don't go! Mother, promise me, don't go looking for the young lady! Let's just live a peaceful life like this, okay?"
He hugged Min Yuerui, biting her lip and sobbing.
Just then, a childish and clear voice rang out not far from the two of them.
"Second Miss, Aunt He, the Eldest Miss invites you in."
The one speaking was Yu Shu, the little girl beside Min Yuexi, who was also chosen from among the group of assassin children.
From the moment the head maid delivered the things to Madam He and her daughter during the day, she followed Min Yuexi's instructions and hid in the shadows to silently observe the mother and daughter's every move.
Both the mother and daughter were startled by Yu Shu's sudden appearance, but after the initial shock, they obediently followed him into the courtyard.
The mother and daughter were filled with anxiety, unsure of what awaited them.
Unexpectedly, he saw Xu's smile on Min Yuexi's face.
"Young Miss." "Young Miss." The mother and daughter bowed in unison.
"You've finally arrived." Min Yuexi looked at the He mother and daughter with a smile, her tone as if she had expected it.
"Did Miss know we were coming?" Madam He looked at Min Yuexi with suspicion.
Sure enough, the next moment, Min Yuexi said, "If you can remain unmoved when you hear the Emperor's decree that I am to marry the Third Prince, then I will have to doubt whether you are the Aunt He and Min Yuerui that I know."
As she spoke, Min Yuexi's gaze fell on Madam He. "Aunt He, I know you've always hoped that my second sister could marry into a high-class family and escape the lowly status of being the orphan of a merchant's daughter."
"And Second Sister, isn't your greatest wish that Aunt He can be safe, healthy, and happy?" As she spoke, Min Yuexi looked at Min Yuerui.
"Now, I can give you another chance."
"It's up to you whether you want to catch them or not."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com