Chapter 609: Fate

Chang Lian opened the curtain and saw two carriages in front of him. They looked like merchants rushing to the border. "Let's go."

Soon, the carriage ahead came out, and someone came to express his gratitude. Chang Lian did not get off the carriage, but simply opened the curtains, saying, "Everyone has difficulties from time to time, and we should help each other. Don't mind it."

The man standing outside the carriage had a very long beard that covered half of his face. Rong Chuan glanced at him and continued reading with his head down. He didn't need to worry about his third brother as he was around.

The man outside the carriage was very tall and had a strong physique. "Since you say so, sir, I thank you. We'll see each other again in the future."

Chang Lian didn't want to meet him again. His grandfather's family practiced martial arts, and his own family had many servants who practiced martial arts. He had also been taught by his father for many years and had very little observation. He knew that the identity of the man in front of him must be someone special, so Chang Lian smiled.

After hearing this, Rongchuan raised his head and took a look. The man outside the carriage wanted to take another look, but unfortunately the curtain had been lowered. The man did not stop, and he could not cause any trouble. He quickly got on the carriage and left. He just glanced and pressed his brows, feeling too tired after rushing for many days.

Rongchuan saw that his third brother was frowning, "But is there a problem with your identity?"

Chang Lian played with the jade pendant on his waist, "It's more than just a problem. It's a big problem. The identities of this group of people are not simple."

Shen Xing was outside the car. When the convoy in front of him sped away, Shen Xing said, "This team has quite a few experts."

Chang Lian understood that Shen Xing had already seen through it, but he had to help, "Be more careful along the way."

Shen Xing responded and stayed close to the carriage.

Rongchuan stopped reading. "In the past two years, our dynasty won a great victory over the foreign tribes. The foreign tribes on the northeastern border have become more obedient. In the past two years, they have become restless again."

Chang Lian: "Yes, there will be another battle sooner or later."

Rongchuan leaned against the car and said, "We have finally been able to get along well for a few years, but now the war is about to start again. I wonder how many more men will lose their lives."

Chang Lian was silent. War is ruthless and his cousin is just like that.

In Jinzhou, as soon as Zhulan showed up with her two granddaughters, the officials' wives who had arrived earlier all looked at the two girls. Zhulan did not block their gazes and looked at the two granddaughters with her remaining eyes.

Yu Shuang's face froze for a moment, but fortunately she calmed down quickly, though her movements were a little unnatural. After all, this girl is young, most eyes were on her, and she has been sensitive to gazes since she was young, so she has performed well.

Although Yu Lu looks small, she is very calm. Her expression never changes. There is always a faint smile on her lips. She is very steady.

The wife of Master Shen, Zhu, smiled and said, "Mrs. Yang is so lucky to have two beautiful granddaughters. No wonder she hides them. If it were me, I would hide them too."

Zhu Lan smiled faintly, "They were too young before and didn't learn the rules well. I wanted to introduce the two girls to you on my birthday this year, but an illness messed up my plan. It's not too late now."

The implication of her words was clear: she just wanted to formally introduce her two granddaughters.

Zhu smiled and said, "It's not too late now."

Su Xuan, who was pregnant, spoke a few words to Zhu and then sat down.

Zhulan and Suxuan each had someone with them. Zhulan brought Yulu with her. Relatively speaking, it was best for Yushuang to be with Suxuan, because Suxuan's status could attract many officials' wives.

Tao reached out and took Yu Lu's hand, "Oh, this girl looks blessed."

Qi also came over and liked the little girl. "She is indeed blessed."

Zhulan knew in her heart that Yulu would be more popular, not only because the eldest wife had many sons, but also the Zhou family's eldest grandson Mingyun, and also because Yulu had a blessed face, which was what the ancients believed in the most when choosing a daughter-in-law.

There were very few wives of officials around Yu Shuang. It was useless for her to be good-looking. In fact, when choosing daughters-in-law, officials rarely chose beauties for their sons and grandsons. After being curious about Yu Shuang, they no longer paid much attention to her.

Su Xuan looked at Yu Shuang while drinking tea. The little girl was young after all, her mentality was not well-trained, and her beauty meant she was destined to face more rumors. Looking at Yu Shuang's clothes and makeup, if they were not in the main courtyard, she and her mother-in-law would have changed Yu Shuang's headgear. It would not be good for Yu Shuang's reputation after today!

Nowadays, young people don’t need to dress up formally. It is not only a matter of status, but also about being low-key. The lower-key you are, the better reputation you can accumulate. If you are too high-profile, there will be more rumors, and false rumors will become true.

Su Xuan still likes Yu Lu. Looking at the little girl talking to the official's wife in a tactful manner, she curled the corners of her mouth. This girl is really like Ming Yun!

On the way back home, the two granddaughters were riding in a carriage. Zhulan saw Suxuan's expression and said, "You've worked hard today."

Su Xuan held back a yawn and said, "Mom, I'll just go back and rest for a while."

Zhulan was worried about Yushuang. "At the banquet today, the officials treated Yushuang and Yulu differently. I don't know if Yushuang can handle it."

The beautiful appearance brought Yu Shuang a lot of confidence. As the eldest granddaughter of the Zhou family, Yu Shuang was still a little arrogant in her bones. Today, she suddenly realized that her appearance could not bring her a good reputation, but instead brought jealousy and rumors. Yu Shuang was greatly stimulated.

Su Xuan looked at her mother-in-law. This was because the Zhou family didn't want to use Yu Shuang to climb up the social ladder. In order for Yu Shuang to be able to bear it, her mother-in-law taught her a lot at home, "Mother, Yu Shuang is lucky to be born in the Zhou family. And you have to believe in Yu Shuang. She is the child you taught her."

Zhulan smiled and said, "Yeah."

Su Xuan turned her eyes away. She was telling the truth. If Yu Shuang was reborn into another family, she would just be a tool to be used, and not necessarily the legal wife. That would be truly tragic.

When they arrived at the house, Zhulan and Suxuan were both tired, so they went back to the yard and rested.

The eldest wife, Li, saw her daughter coming back and asked hurriedly, "Have you been bullied?"

Yu Lu narrowed her eyes and said, "Mom, how could I be bullied when I'm with grandma? Don't worry, I'm fine."

Li carefully checked it and said, "It's good that you haven't been bullied."

Then he asked, "How was the banquet today? Tell us about it quickly."

Second House, Zhao had been feeling anxious since she received the headgear from the main courtyard in the morning. When she saw the daughter-in-law finally come back, she didn't smile at all. She asked carefully, "What happened?"

Yu Shuang looked at her mother, feeling exhausted. She went to the banquet confidently, but came back with a blow. "It's okay, mother. I'm tired. I'll go back and rest first."

Zhao swallowed the words in his mouth and said, "Ah, okay."

Zhulan rested for a while, then woke up and received the invitation. She flipped through it and said to Mrs. Song, "This is for Shuren."

Tomorrow is Zhou Shuren's day off.

Mrs. Song said, "The master of the house would not want to see him."

Zhulan held the invitation and said, "Now my status is different. This person has won the prize, so I came alone. Shuren can't refuse everyone. I still have to see him. Let the housekeeper reply!"

Mrs. Song said, "Yes."

There is another chapter in an hour.

Then there is good news, there will be a long-awaited update next month~

(End of this chapter)