Eleventh Lady was talking to Grandma Luo.

"…What should we do? The Wang family is going to open the ancestral hall tomorrow." Grandma Luo was very anxious, "The Marquis' kindness is wasted in vain."

Luyun quietly brought in the brown sugar water boiled with motherwort.

Grandma Luo smelled a familiar scent and paused: "You..."

Eleventh Lady took the small blue and white porcelain bowl.

The reddish-brown soup was steaming hot. She took a sip cautiously and said, "I'm not feeling well!" Her expression was calm.

Grandma Luo couldn't help but worry: "Who will serve the Marquis in your room?"

Eleventh Lady was not in the habit of discussing private matters with others. She continued, "Is it impossible to change it?"

Seeing that Eleventh Lady didn't want to talk more, Mrs. Luo didn't ask any more questions.

In fact, the Luo family had been negotiating with the Wang family these days, and in the end, the Wang family decided to adopt a son under the name of the Duke. They might have been afraid that the Luo family would know and not work hard on the matter of inheriting the title, so they kept it a secret from the Luo family. If it weren't for a maid sent by Eleventh Lady who found that a seven-year-old boy had stayed in Old Lady Wang's room for several days and became suspicious, the Luo family might not have known the Wang family's plan until now.

"It's already been decided." She felt a little resentful when she thought of this. "Your eldest brother is still arguing with them at the Wang family. I came here to tell you something, to see if you have any good ideas."

Luo Zhenxing is the eldest brother-in-law from her mother's family. If even he can't do anything about it, what can Shiyi Niang do? Grandma Luo's words were tactful. In fact, she wanted Shiyi Niang to ask Xu Lingyi to come forward to see if there could be a turnaround.

Thinking of Grandma Luo rushing over overnight, Shiyi Niang asked Luyun to invite Xu Lingyi, and explained to Grandma Luo: "The previous batch of stewards were all from when the old Marquis was alive. Now they are old and have less energy. Please ask the Marquis to resign. The Marquis is busy with this matter."

"There's really no other way." Grandma Luo blushed after hearing this: "Your eldest brother also knows that this is a matter of the Wang family. As the mother's family, the Luo family has no right to interfere, not to mention that the Marquis is just a brother-in-law. Otherwise, the Marquis would not have entrusted the matter of persuading the Wang family to us and took on the matter of inheriting the title himself. The Marquis really doesn't have the position to do so..."

Eleventh Lady interrupted Grandma Luo and said, "We are family and should not have different opinions. The Marquis is knowledgeable and experienced, maybe he can come up with some good ideas!" Instead, she began to comfort Grandma Luo.

Grandma Luo was even more ashamed.

Xu Lingyi is back.

Eleventh Lady hurriedly told Luo the purpose of her visit.

Xu Lingyi frowned, "No wonder they could raise someone like Wang Lang."

Mrs. Luo blushed when she heard this. She was afraid that Shiyi Niang would be suspicious, so she murmured, "It's all because we didn't handle this matter well. Otherwise, the Marquis wouldn't have to be so embarrassed..."

What's the point of saying all this now? What's important is whether we can solve the problem at hand.

Eleventh Lady coughed softly and said, "I've read those novels before, and they all said that when a county magistrate is unsure about a case, he would ask the legal advisor to help him find the old case files that he had tried before to see if he could find anything similar..." She looked at Xu Lingyi, "But we don't understand these, and we don't know if they're true..."

Xu Lingyi said nothing, but paced around the room with his hands behind his back.

Grandma Luo didn't dare to disturb him and looked at Xu Lingyi quietly and breathlessly.

Eleventh Lady made another cup of tea for Grandma Luo and whispered, "Don't worry, sister-in-law. We can always find a way."

Grandma Luo took the teacup and nodded slightly. Xu Lingyi, who had been pacing, stopped.

"How old is that child?"

Grandma Luo quickly put down the teacup: "He is seven years old."

"What's your temperament?"

Grandma Luo smiled bitterly. If it weren't for Eleventh Lady's people who found out, how would they know. Not to mention observing the child's character. They could only say vaguely: "He looks fair and clean, and looks like a well-behaved and smart child."

"Was it the Duke who proposed it? Or was it Madam Wang who proposed it? Or was it the idea of ​​those relatives?"

"It should be the intention of those relatives." Grandma Luo was not sure. "The Duke has been locking himself in the study, Madam Wang is ill in bed, and Madam Jiang has returned to the Jiang family with Yuan Baozhu's family serving her. Tenth Aunt doesn't even know who the relatives of the Wang family are... This child must have been chosen by those relatives themselves."

Not to mention Xu Lingyi, even Eleventh Lady sighed inwardly after hearing this.

Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated in a hundred battles. They didn't even know these basic things, so it's no wonder they were beaten passively.

Grandma Luo also knew that she had not handled this matter properly, so she lowered her head and said, "The Duke had originally promised your eldest brother, who knew..."

Xu Lingyi looked at the clock in the east room and asked Grandma Luo, "It's curfew now, so why don't you stay here for the night? I'll go check on Duke Mao's mansion."

Grandma Luo was very surprised to hear this, and stood up with a grateful look on her face: "How can you let the Marquis run around like this? I'll go over and take a look too!" She added, "I've been accompanying Grandma Ten these days..."

When sisters-in-law meet, it is hard to tell them apart. It is common for them to have long conversations by candlelight...

Xu Lingyi glanced at Eleventh Lady.

She was wearing a casual white silk jacket, her face was plain, her eyebrows were slightly tired, but her expression was very gentle. She was whispering to Grandma Luo: "Be careful on the road. The maids I sent are all old people from the Xu family. They know the rules and are careful. If you have anything, just tell them. Don't tire yourself..."

All of them were about caring about others, without a single word about himself.

Xu Lingyi couldn't help but sigh secretly.

Eleventh Lady saw them off to the gate of the courtyard.

Two figures flashed out from the east corner gate: "My Lord!"

Taking a look through the big red lanterns under the corridor, I saw that it was Qiao Lianfang and Xiu Li.

Xu Lingyi was stunned: "Why are you here at this time?"

Qiao Lianfang and Xiu Yuan hurried to the main courtyard, and after asking the gatekeeper, they learned that Xu Lingyi had not returned yet. It was windy at night, and Xiu Yuan was afraid that Qiao Lianfang would catch a cold, so she advised her to go back and wait at the corner gate. Seeing Xu Lingyi return to the courtyard, she hurried to report to Qiao Lianfang. Qiao Lianfang came over and heard that Grandma Luo had arrived. Seeing that it was getting late, she thought that Grandma Luo would not stay for long, so she waited for a while at the east corner gate. Who knew that she not only waited for Grandma Luo to leave, but also waited for Xu Lingyi to leave.

She walked out without thinking much.

"My Lord!" She bent her knees to salute Xu Lingyi.

Xu Lingyi hurriedly took her in his arms: "You are pregnant with twins, so forget about this!"

Qiao Lianfang's originally somewhat uneasy mood immediately calmed down.

She smiled and said, "It's so late, are you going out, Lord?"

Xu Lingyi nodded: "I'm just about to go out. What can I do for you?"

Qiao Lianfang looked at Grandma Luo, wanting to say something but stopping herself.

Mrs. Luo looked at it and took a few steps forward: "I will sit in the carriage, and the Marquis will ride on the horse - I will go first."

Xu Lingyi called Shiyi Niang over and said to Qiao Lianfang, "If you have anything to say, just tell Madam. I need to go out now." He then instructed Shiyi Niang, "See if Madam Qiao has anything to say. If it's difficult, tell Butler Bai."

Grandma Luo, who had not walked far, heard it clearly.

She couldn't help but nodded secretly.

The fact that the Marquis entrusted his pregnant concubine to Shiyi Niang shows his trust in her. No wonder Shiyi Niang was not worried that the Marquis would have no one to serve him - after all, the purpose of arranging someone to serve the Marquis was to keep his heart.

After hearing this, Eleventh Lady quickly responded: "I understand!"

Xu Lingyi nodded to Qiao Lianfang, and left the inner courtyard with the servants and Grandma Luo.

For a moment, the courtyard was deserted.

Qiao Lianfang couldn't help biting her lips as she looked at Xu Lingyi's back.

Eleventh Lady politely invited her to sit in the hall: "... Aunt Qiao is a married woman, if you have any problems, just tell me directly." She added, "The Marquis has also said so. If there is something I can't do, ask Butler Bai to help you do it."

"No thanks." Qiao Lianfang refused, hesitating, "It's nothing serious..."

Xiu Li looked anxious.

If Eleventh Lady becomes suspicious and tries to stop us, it will be even more difficult for her to see the Marquis in the future.

She quickly interjected, "Actually, the aunt came to see the madam. Unexpectedly, she met the marquis, so she came forward to say hello." As she spoke, she pulled at the corner of Qiao Lianfang's clothes.

Qiao Lianfang understood in her heart, but she was somewhat unwilling and showed some hesitation on her face.

Xiu Yuan simply spoke up for Qiao Lianfang and said, "Aunt Qiao wants to meet Mrs. Qiao. But she feels a little embarrassed and is hesitating!"

Anyway, the Marquis also said that if Shiyi Niang couldn't do it, let Bai Zongguan help her do it. This was simply a small matter for Shiyi Niang.

Who knew that Eleventh Lady did not agree as readily as usual, but said: "Mrs. Qiao is no longer the same as before. I don't know if I can meet guests. Otherwise, I will ask the two mothers first."

The two mothers she was referring to were Mother Tian and Mother Wan, who were sent by the lady to take care of her.

After listening to this, Qiao Lianfang thought for a moment, then smiled and nodded, saying, "Then let's wait until Madam asks the two mothers!" Then she led Xiu Li back to the house.

On the way, Xiu Li whispered, "Miss, Shiyi Niang is clearly trying to shirk responsibility. You should meet the two mothers with her before making any plans..."

Qiao Lianfang looked at her with a smile and shook her head: "What's the point of saying this when the Marquis is not here!"

Xiu Yuan thought about it and it made sense.

What’s the use of others knowing it? It must be known by the Lord!

She said no more and helped Qiao Lianfang to rest.

Eleventh Lady understood after a brief thought.

She couldn't help laughing and told Luyun to invite the two mothers over.

Knowing the purpose of the visit, both mothers expressed their opinions: "Aunt Qiao is in good health. It should be no problem for her to meet guests!"

Eleventh Lady smiled and nodded, and said politely: "I don't understand these, so I will have to ask the two mothers for more guidance in the future."

The two mothers quickly stood up and said, "I don't deserve it."

Everyone exchanged pleasantries, and Eleventh Lady served tea to see the guests off.

Luyun waited for her to rest and seemed to want to say something several times but stopped herself.

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "Just say whatever you want to say."

Lu Yun said, "I see that Madam is usually very generous to others. Why don't you take this opportunity to reward the two mothers?"

Eleventh Lady said meaningfully: "I'm afraid someone will misunderstand me!"

Luyun listened thoughtfully.

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