Chapter 149 I Believe You My ass
As they were talking, the carriage curtain was lifted, and the old woman who had spoken got off first, followed by a more elegantly dressed woman.
"It's just a bowl of water, what's so inconvenient about it?"
The old lady looked at Ye Wan and asked, "You must be Madam Ye?"
Ye Wan smiled and said, "The old lady knows me? I'm quite famous."
"I've heard about this Lady Ye for a long time, I didn't expect it to actually be you."
Ye Wan vaguely guessed the identity of the person who came, and smiled more warmly, "If the old lady doesn't mind, please come into the courtyard."
Last month, after Liu Wenshu left her place, Old Madam Liu actually came over in person.
Madam Liu and her personal maid sat on a bench in the courtyard, looking around the small courtyard. There were trees planted at the entrance, and the courtyard was clean and tidy with flowers in the corner, which showed that the lady of the house was a clean person.
Ye Wan was also sizing up Madam Liu, trying to guess her purpose for coming.
Sanya came running out at this moment, "Mom, I remember I've finished writing the big characters, can you check them?"
Ye Wan said, "That's great, you've improved since last time. I'll make you some steamed egg custard later." Ye Wan looked at Sanya carefully and patted her hair.
Sanya's voice rose with joy, "Mother is so good, thank you, Mother."
Madam Liu glanced at Sanya, "Madam Ye, is this your daughter?"
"Yes, madam, this is my third daughter."
Sanya also curiously observed Madam Liu.
Madam Liu feigned surprise and asked, "You still look so young, how come your daughter is already so grown up?"
In fact, she had already checked Ye Wan's information before she arrived.
Ye Wan laughed, "I'm a stepmother, so of course I'm young."
The old woman asked, "Your husband..."
Ye Wan's eyes were filled with longing, and her face was smiling. "The three children are all my husband's. My husband went out to make a living, and the whole family is counting on her to support us. I just hope he will come back safely."
This man looks worried about his trip.
When the old woman saw Ye Hua come out, she said, "This is... she looks somewhat like Madam Ye."
Ye Wan didn't mince words and said directly, "This is my older sister. She's a widow, and it's just the two of us sisters left at home, so I took her in."
"Madam, have a bowl of our chicken soup. The chicken is home-raised, and the soup is freshly made. You look like a wealthy person. People from our family don't lack good things. Please do us the honor of trying it."
Ye Wan took a bowl of chicken soup from Ye Hua and placed it in front of Old Madam Liu.
Madam Liu glanced at Ye Wan and saw that her features were very attractive and she had a great figure, though she was a little dark-skinned.
She took a sip of the chicken soup in the bowl and smiled, "You are a kind-hearted woman. Good deeds are rewarded. This chicken soup is also delicious."
Ye Wan smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Madam. There are also chickens in the yard. Please take one with you. It's quite a coincidence that we're here today."
"Okay, I won't take your things for nothing."
At Madam Liu's instruction, the nanny went to the carriage and took a box, which she placed on the table.
After the person left, Ye Wan opened the box, which contained jewelry suitable for young women.
Even the gentle Ye Hua couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "My goodness, that old woman was so generous! A bowl of chicken soup and a whole chicken—she gave us so much!"
"You can share them."
Ye Wan smiled and sent the items to Daya so she could distribute them.
When Madam Liu first came, she probably didn't have any good intentions.
This was indeed a gift for her, it's just that the way it's given is different now.
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On the way back in the carriage, Old Madam Liu suddenly opened her eyes.
"What do you think of that Lady Ye?"
Liu Mama, who was sitting to the side, pondered for a moment, "She looks pure-hearted and doesn't seem like the cunning type."
Moreover, she clearly loves her three daughters and is devoted to her husband, unlike the type who would try to climb the social ladder.
The old lady was afraid that the young master would be misled, so she made this special trip.
Now it seems I was overthinking it.
Madam Liu smiled and said, "It's not that she's pure of heart; she's probably already guessed my identity."
"Is she really that smart?" Granny Liu asked, not surprised at all.
They didn't reveal their identities at all, and they were very low-key when they went today. To outsiders, they were at most just an old lady from a moderately wealthy family.
"Being smart is a good thing; it's always better than being stupid," Old Madam Liu smiled.
She came here today with ill intentions. If Ye Wan wasn't smart, that box of jewelry wouldn't be a thank-you gift, but rather Ye Wan's dowry.
As for who she marries and whether she lives a good life in the future, that depends on her own abilities.
Now I don't have that concern anymore.
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"Young master, young master, the old lady has gone to find Lady Ye!"
Having just returned from the academy, Yantai's words startled Liu Wenshu. "When did this happen?!"
"The old lady left before dawn this morning, and she had summoned me for questioning about Lady Ye."
Why are you only telling me now!
The inkstone was extremely aggrieved. "Young master, the old lady told me not to say anything, and I'm telling you this now at the risk of being punished."
Liu Wenshu's temples throbbed. Had his grandmother misunderstood something? Lady Ye…
"Young master, young master, please don't be angry. I only told you where Madam Ye lives, I didn't say a word else. Please believe me."
"I don't believe you for a second!"
Liu Wenshu ordered his horse to be prepared and hurriedly headed out.
Just as they stepped out of the Liu residence's gate, they saw their own carriage returning.
"grandmother!"
Liu Wenshu rushed forward anxiously.
"Where are you rushing off to in such a hurry?" Old Madam Liu lifted the carriage curtain.
Liu Wenshu made an excuse, "I have an appointment to go out with."
Grandmother is back. I wonder how Madam Ye is doing.
"Oh, then go ahead, don't waste time. You can use the carriage too," said Madam Liu as she got off the carriage.
Just as Liu Wenshu was about to leave, he couldn't help but ask, "Grandmother, where are you going?"
"I went to visit Madam Ye, the woman with whom my family does business," Madam Liu said with a smile. "I even had a bowl of chicken soup, which was really good."
"Have someone stew another chicken, and you can have a bowl of soup too. It's really delicious."
Liu Wenshu breathed a slight sigh of relief and deliberately said in a joking tone, "Grandmother, why did you eat and take things when you went to someone else's house?"
Madam Liu gave Liu Wenshu a meaningful look. "That young lady is sensible and filial to me. Besides, when you went there, didn't you also take some food and gifts?"
When are you setting off?
Liu Wenshu's return was granted by the imperial court; he came back to settle his relatives and will soon be taking up his post at the Hanlin Academy.
"I'll be leaving the day after tomorrow."
Old Madam Liu asked again, "Weren't you in a hurry to go out? Why are you suddenly not in a hurry anymore? Aren't you worried about that Lady Ye anymore?"
Liu Wenshu: "..."
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