As a relative by marriage to the Xu family, Zheng Yuanyuan's marriage is most likely to become a target for others to attack the Xu family. It's not that Xu Zhi is thinking badly about people, but Zong Chengping's appearance is too clever and too suspicious.
Xu Zhi closed her eyes, propped her head up with her hand, and sighed softly. Her grandmother, who had lived through several dynasties, had once told her that the transition between old and new emperors was the most prone to chaos. This was the last chance for many to fight for their lives. Everyone capable of participating in this competition was like a ship sailing on the sea. Whether the sea was raging or calm, as long as the ship could safely reach the shore and prevent its crew from falling into the sea, that was the final victory. But what about now?
Xu Zhi's heart sank. She had no idea what kind of weather the ship she was on was about to face. Any unexpected person could potentially puncture the ship. Therefore, she had to be extra careful, especially at times like this. What if Zong Chengping really had ulterior motives in dating Zheng Yuanyuan?
Xu Zhi began to consider this issue again. Most of the girls around Zheng Yuanyuan's age were already engaged. In many people's eyes, Zheng Yuanyuan was an unconventional person. She had no biological mother since childhood and grew up with her grandmother, but was later adopted out by her father along with her brother. In the eyes of many housewives, Zheng Yuanyuan was not a suitable candidate for a daughter-in-law. However, she was indeed from a prestigious family.
Xu Zhi had always wanted to find someone Zheng Yuanyuan liked and who could treat her well to marry. But now, she realized that Zheng Yuanyuan seemed to have found someone for herself, which made Xu Zhi feel a little more apprehensive. It was at this moment that Xu Zhi was able to understand the feelings of her elders. It turned out that finding a husband's family or a wife's family for their children was not a simple matter. It was not only about considering whether the other party was on the same side, but also about not ending up as enemies instead of becoming in-laws.
Thinking of this, Xu Zhi couldn't help but smile softly. She then thought that she didn't know what Zheng Yuanyuan was thinking right now, yet she was staying up late thinking about such things. She decided to wait until Bai Ying had someone find out the truth before asking Zheng Yuanyuan for her opinion. In case Zong Chengping really came with some ulterior motive, she would have to consider how to minimize the harm this would cause to Zheng Yuanyuan. This young girl had suffered so much since she was a child; she couldn't let someone trick her like this again in her marriage.
Xu Zhi finally slept well around midnight. The next day, Zheng Yuanyuan happily came over and had breakfast with Xu Zhi before going to the Pingxi Marquis's residence to kowtow to Old Madam Zheng.
When the two people arrived, Madam Zheng was very happy. She had fallen ill in the spring and almost died. According to Zheng Yuanyuan, it was fortunate that the Marquis was at home at the time and had the steward of the household take a letter to the Imperial Hospital to invite the head of the Imperial Hospital to come and treat her. If the Marquis of Pingxi had not been at home at the time, Madam Chen probably would not have been willing to go to fetch a doctor in the middle of the night. It is uncertain whether Madam Zheng would still be alive today.
Old Madam Zheng, holding one in each hand and slightly out of breath, said with a smile, "Ah Zhi, I really didn't expect you to come back. How is Boyuan doing now? When are you two going to give me a great-grandson?"
Xu Zhi smiled a little shyly and said, "Grandma, my husband is very busy with official duties and doesn't have time to come back to visit you. He asked me to bring you a gift. Please take good care of yourself. In two or three years, Boyuan and I will be able to give you a great-grandchild. At that time, we will need your help to take care of the child."
When Madam Zheng heard that it would take another two or three years, she said with some worry, "Alas, when people get old, they may not live to see tomorrow. I really don't know if I will live to see that time. It's not easy for you all out there. You must take good care of yourselves."
After exchanging a few more words, Madam Chen, having received the letter, brought Zheng Yunyun over. After meeting her, Xu Zhi noticed that Madam Chen looked much older than when she left the capital. After exchanging a few more words, Xu Zhi and Zheng Yuanyuan took their leave and went back.
Sitting on the kang (a heated brick bed), Zheng Yuanyuan basked in the warm sunlight streaming through the glass window. She closed her eyes, let out a long sigh, and said, "Sister-in-law, it's so good to have you back. With you back, even breathing feels sweet."
Xu Zhi smiled and said, "Really? I'll be staying in the capital for a while this time. We've finally managed to be together, so let's enjoy this time together. When I came here, your brother said that it's time for you to get married. You'll be getting married in two or three years at most. It won't be easy to stay together like this after you get married."
Upon hearing about marriage, Zheng Yuanyuan couldn't help but think of the person who made her blush and her heart race. Her face turned red instantly. When Xu Zhi saw this, her heart sank to the bottom. She felt that Zheng Yuanyuan must have already fallen for him.
While inwardly sighing, Xu Zhi chatted casually with Zheng Yuanyuan. After all, she would be staying in the capital for a while longer. Even if she couldn't handle Zong Chengping's matter, there was still the Xu family. Xu Zhi couldn't help but feel resentful, and she refused to believe that she couldn't resolve this matter.
Zheng Yuanyuan happily gossiped with Xu Zhi about the affairs of the Pingxi Marquis's mansion. The biggest event in the mansion recently was Zheng Yunyun's marriage. Zheng Boyun had been sent by the Pingxi Marquis to study at the academy in Jiangnan. It was said that even his personal servants were not allowed to accompany him, and he had to do everything himself, from laundry to tidying up. Little Chen had already cried several times. It was a pity that the Pingxi Marquis had made a tough decision this time. The Pingxi Marquis's mansion's century-old business could not be ruined by an unworthy descendant. What did it matter if he suffered a little now? It was better than the whole family being imprisoned and suffering severe punishment in the future.
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