Chapter 829 Death

Zhulan held the teacup and suppressed the twitching corners of her mouth. Her child was low-key and never fought for anything at every banquet. It was Yun and Liu who were able to brag. "I have heard a lot about the reputation of Miss Wu. She is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. The ladies in the palace all praise her!"

Wu Yun was delighted to hear this, because her daughter was sought after by hundreds of families, and who in the capital could compare to her daughter?

Zhu Lan changed the subject and asked, "I, a person who has left Beijing, have heard that Miss Wu is getting engaged?"

Wu Yun was stunned. How could a mother like her not know about the engagement? She frowned and said, "No, there is no engagement."

Zhulan was surprised, "Really? Maybe it was a mistake."

Wu Yun held the handkerchief tightly. Ever since the concubine reached the age of engagement, her sister-in-law, the Second Prince's wife, had plans. The Second Prince also spoke up, saying that he would find a good family for the concubine. However, there were always people who made trouble, and the marriage was not going smoothly.

Wu Yun was a little panicked. How did the news of the engagement of the daughter of the young lady come out? She didn't think Yang was lying. She must have heard some news. She couldn't sit still. She wanted to go back and ask carefully. "I heard that you came back. We are quite acquainted, so I came to see you. It's really unfortunate. I have something to do at home. I will go back first."

Zhu Lan stood up and said, "Then I will take Madam out."

Liu looked at Yang. As soon as Yang opened her mouth, she led her sister-in-law away. After a few words, her sister-in-law forgot her purpose. She finally understood that the Zhou family did not want to marry the Wu family. The purpose of her sister-in-law's visit was clear to everyone. It was a good thing, so she was relieved.

Zhulan sent Yun and Liu away, and she really did not lie. The news was brought to the manor by Scholar Deng. Although her words were a bit exaggerated, they were true.

When she heard the news, she and Shuren talked about it.

Just looking at Wu Yun's expression just now, it seems that Miss Wu has no intention of getting engaged, so this rumor does make sense.

Zhulan thought of Yushuang's marriage and sighed. She asked Mr. Deng to check the two families that Zhou Shuren favored in the past two days. The young man of the Minister of Rites's family was not bad, but he was a little fickle and the maids around him had taken in several wives.

The son of Lord Fang's family is well-educated and good-looking, but he has many cousins, one of whom grew up with him. It is said that they have a very good relationship, and the two families are interested in getting married.

After hearing this, Zhulan gave up the idea. It was not good to be too frivolous. She didn't want to gamble with her granddaughter to see if she could win the heart of a playboy, nor did she want her daughter to marry a man who had someone else in love.

In the Mansion of Marquis Yao, Miss Yao II was guarding her unconscious mother with a tired look on her face. She went to see a doctor herself, but the cause could not be found out. She watched her mother getting weaker day by day.

Yao Yao wiped her tears and said, "Mom, you must get better."

Bai's fingers moved, and after a while she opened her eyes. Yao Yao shouted excitedly, "Go get the doctor, quickly."

It took a long time for Bai's eyes to regain some spirit. She looked at the ceiling of the bed in a trance. She was not dead yet. She coughed and looked at her daughter who was crying so hard. She wanted to raise her hand to touch her daughter's hair, but she had no strength at all. She wanted to speak, but her throat was very uncomfortable and she coughed even more violently when she opened her mouth.

Yao Yao carefully supported his mother, "Mom, please don't say anything."

Bai closed her eyes weakly. She thought she was dead, but she was still alive. After drinking a few sips of water, the doctor who stayed at the mansion came. The doctor was very surprised. He had just said that he would prepare for the funeral in the morning, but the patient woke up. He stretched out his hand to feel the pulse and sighed, "I'll go get a prescription."

Yao Yao heard the sigh and couldn't hold back her tears. Bai had some strength left, and she knew it was a last gasp of energy. After resting for a while and drinking some porridge, she finally had the strength to speak.

He motioned everyone in the room to leave, took the girl's hand, and panted, "After I leave, if you can't come back, then don't come back."

Yao Yao's heart trembled, "Mom."

She had always felt that her mother's illness was strange, and after listening to what her mother said, there was still something she didn't understand.

Bai said something and waited for a while. She was conscious when she was unconscious, but she couldn't open her eyes. Yao Wenqi came to see her and knew that she was outside that day. Yao Wenqi knew about it and held the lady's hand tightly. "Your younger brother, you did a great job. If you can help your brother in the future, please help him. If you can't, forget it."

Yao Yao's pupils shrank. His mother knew everything. "Mom, I didn't mean to hurt you. I..."

Bai smiled and said, "Mother, I understand. With you here, I have no regrets."

She won't arrange anything, and won't tell the children anything, and that's all.

In the afternoon, Zhulan was very surprised to hear the news, and asked Mrs. Song for confirmation, "You said that Lady Yaohou, Bai Shi, has gone?"

Mrs. Song said, "Yes, he has already gone."

Zhulan was a little dazed. She knew that Mrs. Bai was sick, but she didn't take it seriously. Although there were no modern conditions in ancient times, she had been exposed to traditional Chinese medicine in recent years. The imperial doctors were all very capable. She didn't expect to hear that Mrs. Bai had passed away.

Mrs. Song whispered, "The death of Bai is not simple."

Zhulan looked at Mrs. Song. Mrs. Song didn't say much. She must have received some news, and it was not easy for her to tell her.

Hanlin Academy, as time went by, no one in the palace came to look for Shen Yang, and Shen Yang was ignored by the Hanlin Academy.

Chang Lian looked at Shen Yang's blue eyes and looked away indifferently.

Lu Liang asked, "Chang Lian, let's go drink together tonight?"

Chang Lian shook his head, "No, you guys go, my father is going back to Beijing, I have to go back."

Lu Liang's eyes lit up, "Master Zhou has returned to Beijing."

"Well, I'm back in Beijing. I won't tell you anymore. I'm leaving now."

"Oh, okay."

Shen Yang raised his head when he heard this. He was particularly envious of Zhou Changlian now. Having a good father was better than anything else. He felt someone was looking at him and quickly lowered his head. These days had worn away all his expectations.

Lu Liang retracted his gaze and just ignored Shen Yang, not offending him or adding insult to injury. Who knew what the situation was like in the palace? They were all patient people and preferred to wait for the result.

At the Yaohou Mansion, Yao Zheyu looked at the already arranged mourning hall with a cold look in his eyes. Hearing his sister crying, he whispered to his wife, "Yao Yao is pregnant. It's not a good idea to cry like this. You should bear more of the burden and take care of her."

Shen Yile had a good impression of Yao Yao. Yao Yao helped her a lot when she was still married. She always remembered this kindness. "I know, don't worry."

Yao Zheyu looked at his brother who had fainted due to weakness and rubbed his forehead. He had so many things to do. Bai's death was strange. Although Yao Yao didn't say anything, he did not miss the hatred in Yao Yao's eyes when his father left.

Yao Yao was a very careful person. He heard that Bai was conscious today and wondered if she had said anything.

At Zhou's house, Chang Lian has returned. "Dad, Mom."

Zhou Shuren was relieved to see that Chang Lian was in good spirits, "Thank you for taking care of the family these days."

He heard a lot from Butler Wang, and he became more and more confident in Chang Lian. Even if the boy went out for training, he had nothing to worry about.

(End of this chapter)