Chapter 246
Zheng came to her senses and met Luo's gaze without flinching: "Sister-in-law, I know Susu is your only daughter, but that's precisely why I can't bear to see Susu become a concubine."
Seeing Luo's face darken, Zheng continued, "My sister-in-law doesn't know, but our current wife is the daughter of the Minister of Revenue and also works under His Highness the Crown Prince. So her position in our family is unshakeable. If Susu becomes a concubine, she will never be able to turn her life around."
As she spoke, Madam Zheng glanced at Yunxi.
Yunxi remained obediently standing to the side with her head down.
"Sister-in-law, Susu is your own daughter. Can you really bear to see your daughter live a life of inferiority in the future?"
Zheng's words truly made Luo's heart tremble slightly.
Of course she couldn't bear it.
But looking around Luoyang City, there really isn't anything better!
"With you here, what do I have to worry about?" Madam Luo said with a smile. "I believe you can protect Susu well and make sure she doesn't suffer any injustice!"
Zheng had already said all that, but Luo was still so adamant. Zheng couldn't help but sigh.
Then, her attitude hardened: "Sister-in-law, Susu calls me aunt, and I can't just stand by and watch this child be buried like this. If you really think there are no good families in Luoyang City, you might as well go back to your hometown. It's closer and you won't have to worry about the child being wronged."
As soon as Zheng finished speaking, Luo's expression changed.
She was furious that Zheng dared to speak to her like that, but she couldn't utter a single word in rebuttal.
It seems this matter cannot be accomplished today.
Luo forced a smile and said, "Alright, you've put in a lot of effort, but I had someone buy this gift for you specially, so you must accept it!"
"I'll go back and talk to Susu about this again, and see if I can get that child to give up on the idea. If that doesn't work... that child has a bad temper now, and I can't control her. Since she calls you 'sister-in-law,' then you can help persuade her."
With this one sentence, he actually shifted the blame for wanting to marry into the Marquis's family onto Yao Susu.
Moreover, judging from Luo's words, it seems that she will ask Yao Susu to come over in person.
Yunxi unconsciously clenched her hands, which were hidden in her sleeves.
They're really difficult to deal with.
"Alright."
After watching Luo leave, Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and then turned her gaze to Yunxi: "You heard what I said just now. It seems that my cousin-in-law is determined to marry Susu into the family."
Yunxi sighed heavily: "Yes... if Miss Yao really marries into the family, then my good days will truly be over."
Seeing how open she was, not hiding her selfish motives at all, Madam Zheng couldn't help but chuckle: "I heard that you and Susu had a pretty good relationship, how could it have come to an end?"
"I am but a servant girl, how could I dare to be on good terms with Miss Yao?" Yunxi's face flashed with fear. "I am afraid of that Madam Yao. To be honest, I was extremely frightened when I stood here just now!"
“You child, don’t belittle yourself,” said Madam Zheng. “Sit down, Zhou Mama. Go to the kitchen and see if there’s any freshly brewed milk tea. Bring a bowl over to your aunt.”
Mrs. Zhou responded and left, returning shortly with a bowl of fragrant milk tea.
Yunxi had never tasted anything like this before. After taking a sip, she noticed the fragrance of tea and the richness of milk, and her eyes immediately lit up.
Seeing that she liked it, Madam Zheng's smile deepened: "No rush, drink a couple more bowls before you go."
She really liked the child.
Not only was she genuinely kind to Shen Rang, but more importantly, Shen Rang listened to whatever she said.
That alone is what makes it so valuable.
Zheng now even feels that Yunxi is more like a virtuous wife in her family, as for the one sitting in Liuyun Garden... her thoughts are another matter.
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