Chapter 458: Farewell
Perhaps it was because the huge stone that had been weighing on her heart for a long time had finally fallen, Yuan Wanru felt that the following days passed very quickly.
The marriages of sisters Cao Lanxin and Cao Lanzhi went quite smoothly.
They married into the capital and became wives of officials.
On this day, the two of them came together. The Cao sisters, who had become married women, had become more well-rounded in their dealings with others. When they saw Yuan Wanru, their words were filled with intimacy and gratitude.
Upon learning that Yuan Wanru was going to leave Beijing after the New Year, both of them expressed their genuine reluctance to let her go.
Cao Lanxin bowed solemnly to Yuan Wanru, with a serious and embarrassed look on her face.
"Cousin, Lan Xin was ignorant and short-sighted in the past. She did a lot of foolish things and offended you. Thinking about it now, I am really ashamed."
She paused and said sincerely, "Thank goodness, cousin, you are so generous and forgiving. You have given me advice and care in every way. Lan Xin is very grateful."
Look at her with a smile.
Cao Lanxin in front of me had rosy cheeks and relaxed brows, and it was obvious that her married life was quite comfortable and fulfilling.
Yuan Wanru asked Cao Lanxin to cheer up: "You were very sincere at the beginning and sent me a lot of money. I took the money, so of course I have to do the job."
Speaking of one hundred thousand taels of silver, Cao Lanxin didn't think so.
The Cao family is a family of merchants. If they have money but no connections, they will be useless.
Yuan Wanru suddenly said seriously: "You seem sincere today. I have something I want to talk about."
She lowered her voice a little: "After the emperor ascended the throne, he dealt with the treason case with lightning speed. Although Murong Jun and Chen (Madam Zhaohua) and her son saved their lives, they were imprisoned for life. As for the Chen family..."
Yuan Wanru said calmly, "He's dead. He's about to be beheaded."
She looked at Cao Lanxin and pointed out the key point: "Chen Zhengxuan's businesses, farms, and business routes are spread all over the north and south. He has a deep foundation. Now is the time to reshuffle."
"If your Cao family can seize the opportunity now, you can get a share of the pie."
Upon hearing this, Cao Lanxin was stunned for a moment, then her eyes burst into great surprise and admiration!
"Cousin-in-law!"
She was so excited that her voice trembled a little. "You are so thoughtful and far-sighted. Lan Xin will write a letter to my family and tell them about this!"
This is the convenience of being in the capital, you are always more informed than others.
When leaving the Mansion of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery, Cao Lanxin and Cao Lanzhi rode in the same carriage.
Cao Lanxin recalled the past and sighed: "Now that I think about it, it was a close call. If we hadn't realized it in time, I'm afraid..."
She didn't say anything else, but both of them knew in their hearts that if they had continued to go against Yuan Wanru, they would not have the good life they have today.
Cao Lanxin's tone became more determined: "From now on, during festivals, we must show due courtesy and consideration, and we must visit each other more often to maintain this friendship."
"I understand. If you are sincere, my cousin's wife will not scheme against you."
Cao Lanzhi nodded vigorously: "Third sister is right. I will listen to you. Our family is very satisfied with our marriage, thanks to your good decision at the beginning."
She didn't have Cao Lanxin's decisiveness and vision, so she wouldn't be wrong if she followed her third sister.
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As the end of the year draws closer, the people in the Loyalty and Bravery Marquis's Mansion become increasingly busy.
As the mistress of the house, Wang Min had to keep busy, preparing for ancestor worship, making a list of new year gifts, and arranging expenses and rewards for everyone in the house during the new year. She was extremely busy.
Yuan Wanru didn't go anywhere during this period of time. She just stayed in the mansion and stayed by Wang Min's side.
She took the initiative to take on many trivial and complicated tasks, such as helping to check the accounts or arranging for servants to clean and arrange the room, thus sharing a lot of the burden for Wang Min.
Zhou Fang has now changed her previous evasiveness and become diligent and capable.
Not only did she manage her duties in an orderly manner, she also took the initiative to ask for instructions and report to Wang Min on everything, and simply followed Wang Min's lead.
Inside and outside the palace, there was a rare atmosphere of unity and cooperation.
The three of them gathered together every day to discuss arrangements for the New Year, and in their spare time they couldn't help but chat about family matters.
One day, Zhou Fang's eyes fell on Yuan Wanru, and she took the initiative to bring up the topic: "Wanru, Second Aunt sees that you have been married for some time. You may not know that Jiang Xun's wife is pregnant. But you..."
She paused, choosing her words carefully, "Second Aunt knows that there is an old doctor in the capital who is very good at regulating women's bodies and helping them get pregnant. Do you want to go see him? It would be good to recuperate."
She looked sincere and was completely thinking about Yuan Wanru.
Wang Min couldn't help but laugh in his heart.
My second brother's wife has really changed her personality now, and is even enthusiastic about this kind of thing.
She didn't know that Wanru herself was a hidden master of medicine, so why did she need to seek treatment from another doctor?
Wang Min was not in a hurry. Wanru and Jiang Nian were still young and had a long life ahead of them. Why add pressure to them?
The fate of children is determined by heaven and cannot be forced
Wang Min smiled and declined the offer on behalf of her daughter-in-law: "My second brother's wife is thoughtful, but this matter cannot be rushed."
"Good things take time. It's time for them to relax and unwind. I'm not in a hurry to have grandchildren, so you don't have to worry about them."
Yuan Wanru smiled at Zhou Fang gracefully and thanked her sincerely, "Thank you for your concern, Second Aunt."
Zhou Fang was not angry and changed the subject.
After Zhou Fang left, Wang Min looked at Yuan Wanru with a soothing look in her eyes: "Your Second Aunt is now treating you sincerely, and what she said just now was well-intentioned. Don't take it to heart, and don't feel pressured by it."
Yuan Wanru smiled: "Don't worry, mother. As long as you are not anxious, I will be even less anxious. Just let nature take its course."
New Year's Eve.
Festive lanterns were hung everywhere in the mansion, and servants were coming and going. Wang Min looked at the brightly lit and peaceful mansion, feeling filled with emotion.
This year has been full of ups and downs and fears.
Fortunately, all the storms are over.
That annoying mother-in-law is no longer in the capital. She always feels that everything is going as she wishes.
Except for Lu Wei...
After Wanru and the others left the capital, it was time for her to go to Anzhou.
Forget it, don’t think about these things. From now on, the Lu family will get better and better.
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Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the Lantern Festival is coming.
This means that the new year is almost over and the day of separation is finally approaching.
Before setting off south, Yuan Wanru made a special appointment with Sun Haining to have a small gathering as a final farewell before leaving.
Sun Haining is full of energy and vitality and high morale.
As soon as they met, she took Yuan Wanru's hand and excitedly recounted her recent busyness and aspirations.
"I get up before dawn every day to practice martial arts, archery, horse riding, swordplay and spearmanship! And my brother,"
Her tone was filled with admiration for her brother. "He taught me how to deploy troops and how to read maps and identify situations. I learned so much that my brain is almost paralyzed!"
"My mother has prepared a breastplate and warm clothes for me. I can't wait!"
Yuan Wanru listened with a smile, and when she finished speaking, she handed over a heavy package.
"I've prepared a lot of things for you, too."
"Haining, the journey is thousands of miles long, and the difficulties and obstacles are unknown."
"You must keep these pills safe."
She told Sun Haining one by one, "The celadon bottle contains detoxifying pills, which are absolutely effective against ordinary poisons; the white porcelain bottle contains wound medicine, which is very effective in stopping bleeding and promoting tissue regeneration."
"There are also a few small jars, which contain pills for strengthening the body and regulating qi and blood. The border is bitterly cold, so you must remember to take them regularly and take care of yourself."
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