Chapter 485: What Sin Did Nandu Temple Do?
In Xin An's opinion, Tao Yiran was crazy. He was willing to humble himself to please her for his own selfish desires and even used Chun Lang, who did nothing but eat and sleep, as an excuse. Ultimately, the Prince of Nanguang was too clever.
If the other person insisted on committing suicide, she would naturally not stop him. The weather was hot and boring, so it would be nice to listen to some free piano music.
She thanked him with a smile. Tao Yiran, who was in a very good mood, praised Xin An's clothes and complexion today, praised the cuteness of the little ball dozing under the eaves, and praised the lively and interesting fish in the water tank. She also said that she had recently obtained a famous music score and might try it out in her free time in the next two days. It might be a little noisy then, so she hoped Xin An could understand.
"I don't want to go out when it's hot, and it's boring to stay in the yard all day. Sister-in-law, please try. I also want to listen to new music."
Tao Yiran was filled with joy, "Thank you very much, brother and sister-in-law, for the things that happened before..."
She hesitated when the words came to her lips, and wanted to pull Xin An's hand. Xin An sensed her intention and was ready to refuse. In the end, he took his hand back halfway, and his eyes were misty. "I was sorry for what happened in the past, and I regret it. If it weren't for the change of mind at the beginning, those things wouldn't have happened later. I have been feeling guilty for so long, and I don't want to go out. Although I like quietness, I don't know how to face my brother and sister-in-law."
The other person said this sincerely. At this moment, Xin An felt neither angry nor disgusted. She just felt it was very novel. Was he using the same tricks on her as he used on men?
"I know that what I said is inappropriate and hypocritical. Whether you believe it or not, it is what I really think. If your eldest brother was not at home, I would be willing to fast in the temple for a few days and pray for my second brother and his wife."
Xin An imitated her and sighed, "To be honest, sister-in-law, I used to have grievances against you, but fortunately my husband treated me well, and I gradually stopped thinking about those things. We are both daughters-in-law of the Marquis' Mansion, and we will live in the Marquis' Mansion for many years to come. I have to rely on you to take care of us. As long as you don't mind, you can come to me if you need anything in the future."
Tao Yiran was even more satisfied with her attitude. She said that it would be difficult to control someone who would have to rely on her for a living sooner or later. "You are right. We are both daughters-in-law who married into the Marquis' Mansion. We should support each other."
"I know my sister-in-law is a good steward and has never thought of competing with you. From now on, the stewardship of the Marquis' Mansion will always be yours."
Xin An was touched. "Sister-in-law is kind-hearted. It is my blessing to be your sister-in-law. As for fasting and praying for blessings, please don't say anything more. Even if you pray, you should pray for grandma and elder brother."
Tao Yiran smiled and said that she was ready to go to Nandu Temple to pray for Tang Rong. "I have been dreaming about him at night recently, and I feel a little uneasy."
Xin An almost couldn't hold it in. What sin had Nandu Temple committed to deserve Tao Yiran's targeting? She used such a place full of Buddhist nature as a rendezvous place. Wasn't she afraid of being blamed by the Bodhisattva?
"My sister-in-law loves my brother very much. If you dream about her again and again, it would be good to pray for peace of mind."
"That's exactly what I mean."
Tao Yiran was filled with worry. Aunt Liu looked at Xin An several times, and Xin An glanced at him and said, "If there are not enough people to go with you, just let me know. However, Aunt Liu is trusted by Aunt Tao and has all the skills. With her going with you, you will have fewer worries."
Tao Yiran glanced at Aunt Liu, and when she thought of what happened before, Aunt Liu suddenly felt her legs go weak. Then she heard Tao Yiran say, "Chun Lang is still young, and I am worried about leaving him to the wet nurse. Aunt Liu can just take care of Chun Lang in the courtyard."
"Nandu Temple is in the city. I'll be back soon. It won't take too much time."
Aunt Liu heaved a sigh of relief and sighed deeply in her heart. If she didn't go, she wouldn't suffer again, but who knows if the Prince of Nanguang will show up and do something irreversible? When Tao Yiran left, Xin An laughed. It was really interesting.
Less than half an incense stick had passed when intermittent piano sounds could be heard from next door. Tao Yiran had already started trying out a new song. Wang in the front yard could also vaguely hear a few sounds and wanted to go to Chunhua Courtyard to take a look, but Xin An stopped her and said, "Brother is not around, and sister-in-law has a hard time. It's rare for her to have a hobby that can help her relieve her emotions. Let her go."
"Won't it bother you if I play these lascivious songs next door all the time?"
Wang's dissatisfaction with Tao Yiran reached its peak. She regretted arranging the two brothers' courtyards together. They should have been separated far apart.
"You can't make a noise. Sometimes Chunlang will cry. He loves to cry. When he cries, my sister-in-law won't play the piano."
"If you have a mother like that, you should cry."
Wang did not sympathize with Chunlang. She fulfilled the responsibilities of a mistress of a marquis's mansion. Even though she disliked Tao Yiran, she had never been mean to her. Naturally, she would not treat a little child harshly. But if she wanted more, she could not get it.
"Mother is here to discuss something with you."
A Mr. Gongyang came to the Liao family. He was a world-famous scholar. He was well-known in Kyoto ten years ago. Later, he said he wanted to travel to famous mountains and rivers and experience the customs and cultures of different places, so he left the capital and his whereabouts were unknown. Unexpectedly, he is back now and has become involved with the Liao family.
"Every family has prepared gifts to send to the Liao family, and many families have even come to visit in person, sending rare calligraphy and paintings and preparing houses to invite Mr. Gongyang to live in. I was originally thinking of picking some calligraphy and paintings, but I also thought that you are familiar with Mrs. Liao, what do you think of the gift?"
"No."
Xin An's meaning was very simple. If every family were to send gifts now, no matter how carefully selected the items were, there was a high chance that they would not be delivered to Mr. Gongyang. Moreover, Mr. Gongyang was already a great scholar who could leave at any time during the heyday of his career. With his reputation, any official would treat him with courtesy when they saw him. However, he chose the merchant Xu family regardless of the secular gaze.
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"From these two things, it seems that Mr. Gong Yang must be an extraordinary person. He has just arrived in the capital and is exhausted from the journey. It is not a good time to visit him. Let's wait a little longer."
What a change! I never heard of Mr. Ram in my previous life.
Wang thought about it and decided not to join in the fun. The Marquis' Mansion was founded by military generals, and apart from the few young men who were still in the academy, there were no outstanding scholars. Naturally, there was no time for her to seek help from Mr. Gongyang.
In the evening, after Tang Mo came back, Xin An told him what happened today. "This is the first time in two lifetimes that Tao Yiran has lowered himself to please me. This shows that the Prince of Nanguang is very charming."
Tang Mo teased her, "In that case, didn't you do a good thing?"
Xin An blinked and then laughed, "That's right. The Prince of Nanguang is not only powerful but also wealthy. Most importantly, he is handsome and good at music. He is a first-class man, far superior to Tang Rong, a useless guy. She is lucky to be able to get close to him."
"By the way, do you think the Prince of Nanguang will see through her tricks and stop?"
(End of this chapter)
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