Chapter 185 Meeting Lin Yao on the Mountain
Shangguan Lan saw that they were having a pleasant conversation and smiled slightly. This sister Wan Sheng was really good at handling things. She was afraid that she would scare her daughter-in-law away, so she always protected Qiao Xue's face.
After they left, Shangguan Lan asked, "Little sister, are you afraid that I'll be single and unable to find a wife, so you're trying to please that little girl like that?"
"What else? The little girl is so reasonable and you are still mean to her. If I don't coax her for you, I'm afraid she will go home crying and complain." Yun Wansheng said with a faint smile.
"Little sister, you don't have to sacrifice yourself for me. With my current status, you don't need to please anyone." Shangguan Lan looked at her seriously.
"Brother, what you said is not right. Qiao Xue is not someone else. She is your future wife and my future sister-in-law. We will be a family from now on.
Since we are a family, we should understand and tolerate each other instead of treating her with self-righteousness. Also, there is no such thing as pleasing her. This is just a way to enhance our relationship.
Then Qiao Xue will be our family from now on, and we should treat her with sincerity, so that our family can live in harmony and happiness."
Yun Wansheng disagreed with the man's words. Although she knew that he was on her side, his idea was wrong. He did not regard Qiao Xue as his fiancée at all. This forced her to lecture him. She hated the fact that men in this era did not take women seriously.
Shangguan Lan looked at the woman in front of him with slightly deep eyes. Her words made him feel a little ashamed. He was not optimistic about the marriage, but this sister was fighting for a happy family for herself.
"Little sister, what I said just now was not well thought out. You are absolutely right. Since I have decided to marry her, I should treat her well."
"You're right to think so. Nothing is more important than family harmony. Although we are siblings, the only one who will always be by your side is your wife. So, you and your wife must help and love each other."
"Yes! I'll listen to you. As long as she is virtuous, I won't treat her unfairly." Shangguan Lan smiled.
The woman's serious look made him feel very good. He knew that she was preaching to him in this way for his own good. He was content to have her care about him so much.
On the annual Double Ninth Festival, people from all over the city seemed to have gone out as if they had discussed it beforehand. Some went to the royal gardens outside the city, some went to climb mountains to enjoy the scenery, and some went to temples to burn incense. In short, the streets were full of people.
Yun Wansheng stood at the door and watched Shangguan Lan go to the Qiao Mansion. She also packed up, changed into a simple and elegant dress, and left the house with two maids.
The carriage was used by Shangguan Lan, so they could only hire a car in the market to go to the royal garden.
The refreshing autumn breeze along the way made people feel relaxed and happy. Yun Wansheng lifted the car curtain and looked at the scenery outside, with a slight smile on the corners of her lips, looking in a very good mood.
"Miss, you have come to the capital with great difficulty, why don't you visit the royal gardens? Instead, you go hiking at Zixia Peak?" Alan asked puzzled.
"I think no matter how beautiful the royal gardens are, they are not as beautiful as the natural scenery, especially in late autumn, when the beautiful scenery all over the mountains and fields is even more breathtaking." Yun Wansheng said with a smile.
"Miss, you are right. Thanks to you, we two can enjoy the beautiful scenery today." Ah Xi said with a flattering smile.
The master, his two servants, chatted and laughed as they hurried on their way, and an hour later they arrived at the foot of Zixia Peak.
Yun Wansheng looked around and saw only autumn scenery. The view was broad and she was in a good mood. Looking at the many climbers who came, she felt a festive atmosphere.
"Let's go up the mountain too!" Yun Wansheng said, and followed the person in front of her.
But before she had taken a few steps, she suddenly saw a young woman in front of her slap the maid next to her for some unknown reason, which made everyone around her look at the young woman at the same time.
"Slut, how come the hairpin you put on me fell down before we even got to the mountain and broke? Are you deliberately trying to embarrass me?"
"Madam, please forgive me. Maybe I didn't wear it tightly enough for you. Please forgive me this time." The maid knelt down and begged for mercy in panic.
Yun Wansheng looked at the young woman, her eyes turning slightly cold, because that woman was none other than Lin Yao, the daughter of the Grand Tutor, and also Mu Xingci's former fiancée.
Her liveliness was not something that ordinary people could witness. Thinking of this, he pretended not to see her and walked to the side of the road, trying to stay as far away from her as possible, so that she wouldn't see him.
But the more she wanted to hide, the more things didn't go her way. Lin Yao wanted to scold the passers-by who were watching the fun, but her eyes fell on her, Yun Wansheng, which made her stunned.
"Yun Wansheng? Why are you here?" The voice unconsciously rose, and the tone was arrogant and rude.
"It's Miss Lin. Are you here to climb the mountain today too?" Being recognized, Yun Wansheng could only step forward and say hello.
"Yun Wansheng, I haven't seen you for a few years. I see that you look very good. I guess you are living a very comfortable life. I wonder which family your husband is from?" Lin Yao asked with a malicious smile.
"Miss Lin, you're joking. How could I be so lucky as to marry into an official's family? My husband's family is just a small merchant family and doesn't have much ability." Yun Wansheng said modestly.
Hearing this, Lin Yao glanced at the person beside her and asked, "Why isn't your husband here with you?"
Yun Wansheng thought for a moment and said, "To be honest, my husband passed away last year due to illness."
With what Qiao Xue said, she didn't dare to tell any more lies. After all, she would have to stay here for some time. If her future sister-in-law knew that she had lied to her, she would definitely feel alienated from her.
"So you are a widow now?" Lin Yao heard this with a gloating look in her eyes.
"Yes!" Yun Wansheng responded.
"Yun Wansheng, you didn't come to the capital this time to look for your old lover, did you?"
"Ms. Lin, please be careful with your words. I think you know better than me that there are some things that should not be said carelessly."
"What did I say? A woman like you who depends on men for survival must have a lot of old lovers. Do you have other mistresses?" Lin Yao said humiliatingly.
"Ms. Lin, spreading rumors and causing trouble is illegal. If you dare to slander me again, my elder brother will not tolerate it. He will definitely go to the Shangshu Mansion to seek justice for me." Yun Wansheng warned coldly.
"You have a big brother? That's hilarious. Could it be another one of your lovers?"
"Lin Yao, several years have passed, and you're still so annoying. Do you think you can still bully me? Let me tell you, my eldest brother is the General of Chariots and Cavalry of the current dynasty. Even if you're the daughter of the Grand Tutor, you can't humiliate me casually, otherwise my eldest brother will report your father to the court."
Since she couldn't settle the matter peacefully, she wouldn't be stupid enough to let her trample on her dignity again.
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