For the next few days, the princess spent her time traveling with Young Master Xiao.
Duanmu Chen's face grew increasingly dark. They were both candidates, so why was he only traveling with another person?
He was the one who encountered the princess first, and she refused to help him in his time of need; it's understandable that he didn't blame her.
When Jiang Yue heard Aunt Ge's report, coupled with Zi Teng's occasional tattling, she almost burst out laughing.
I was worried that my daughter wouldn't be perceptive enough and wouldn't have any luck in finding a partner.
Two peach blossoms appeared at once; let's see which one the daughter ultimately picks!
"Princess, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it."
Aunt Ge hesitated and said that it was no exaggeration for her to have watched the princess grow up, and she hoped that the princess would be happy in the future.
"Over the years, I've considered you one of my own. You watched Qingyao grow up, and your love and care for her is no different from mine. If you have anything to say, please speak freely."
Jiang Yue put down the scissors she was using to trim the wisteria vines, wiped her hands, and gestured to Aunt Ge to speak freely.
Even if we don't say we're like sisters, after so many years of being together, we're more than sisters, aren't we?
In feudal society, that would be considered a fellow villager.
"Although Young Master Xiao seems like a good person, knowledgeable and reasonable, refined and humorous, and very likable, I always feel that something is not quite right."
"Who is this perfect?"
"It's more like she was personally trained and molded to resemble your and the Princess's aesthetics and temperament."
"Oh no, I mean 'trained,' like it was trained~"
Aunt Ge expressed her feelings, but of course, this didn't change the fact that she genuinely liked this Young Master Xiao, and if the Princess liked him, she would approve.
"You felt it too?"
Jiang Yue nodded; she felt the same way.
Furthermore, she trusted her daughter and sensed it.
However, is this a calculated approach with ulterior motives, or...?
Let the young people do the experimenting; all the other women can do is continue to observe.
Besides, the third brother would never harm his own sister!
If he really does harm her, she will kick this unfilial son out of the house!
Hmph!
Jinling—
Wu Mansion.
After court, Qingyun went home and did not indulge in debauchery or have any entanglements with other women.
As a wife rises in status thanks to her husband's influence in the court, Xu Miaoyun is now a highly sought-after and newly wealthy lady.
It wasn't just princes and nobles who would send visiting cards; even some large families would send their wives and daughters to cultivate good relations.
However, not wanting to cause trouble for her husband, she rejected all invitations except for those from a few families.
Some people thought she was ungrateful and cursed her, wishing her unrest in the inner quarters!
When these words reached her ears, she was furious!
As soon as her husband got home, she went to report him, heavily pregnant!
Yes, report it!
Upon hearing this, Qingyun's face immediately darkened.
First, he appeased his wife, then returned to his study. The next morning, he began to impeach the gossipy men in the household who had been talking behind his back!
In no time, everyone in Jinling knew that Wu Shaofu doted on his wife excessively!
For the sake of his beloved wife, he did not hesitate to debate with the court officials and dealt with each and every family that had bullied his wife!
On the surface, the young emperor is on the side of reason, but in his heart, he is supporting the Grand Tutor!
Young Master is majestic and imposing!
After the court session, the young emperor bestowed some calming gifts upon the Wu residence, and then went to his mother's palace to keep her company.
Speaking of how the Junior Tutor had dealt a severe blow to a group of old scholars without uttering a single curse word, his admiration was palpable.
Seeing her son happy, the Empress Dowager was also in a good mood and ate two bowls of rice.
Upon hearing his son mention that the wife of Wu Shaofu was pregnant, the emperor waved his hand and bestowed upon her a pair of hairpins that the late emperor had given her.
With the emperor and empress dowager's support and endorsement, the women of Jinling were both envious and jealous of Lady Wu.
They certainly wouldn't dare to gossip behind their backs!
Didn't you see? It was those gossipy women who were slapped in the face, but the reward went to Madam Wu!
In no time, Xu Miaoyun's name spread throughout the social circles of wealthy women in Nanjing.
Not to be trifled with, cannot be trifled with, dare not be trifled with!
Who can blame her when she has a husband who loves his wife dearly!
Her husband is the youngest Junior Tutor!
Xu Miaoyun was completely stunned when she received the reward.
It wasn't until later, when I belatedly heard what had happened, that I was moved to tears.
Waaaaah~
Her husband treats her so well~
She even kicked her husband yesterday; she shouldn't have done that!
Waaaaah~
She'd better serve such a good husband well!
After Qingyun finished court and returned home, he was served by his wife, who massaged his shoulders and back, and even...
Indescribable.
This feeling is like floating on air!
It seems he can try to appease his wife more...
Yunshui County
Liu Mansion.
Liu Yunfei looked at the letter, then at the boy who delivered it.
Hmm, he had some suspicion that this Duanmu Chen was his father's illegitimate son!
Otherwise, why do they all have the same smelly expression?
It must be!
"Your name is Duanmu Chen?"
"Um."
"How old are you this year?"
"Seventeen."
......
Seventeen?
Something's not right. If he's seventeen, he doesn't seem like his father's illegitimate son.
His father was busy with official duties and spent those years in Anqing Prefecture, so he didn't notice anything amiss.
"The letter says that you were the top martial arts champion last year. My father asked you to deliver the letter, and at the same time, he also asked you to meet your sworn sister and try to marry into the princess's family."
Liu Yunfei probed, saying that if it were his younger brother, even if he were an illegitimate son, his father wouldn't have arranged it this way, after all, to avoid suspicion.
"yes."
Duanmu Chen remained expressionless, speaking in a rigid and formal manner that made it impossible for anyone to feel any closeness or goodwill towards him.
Liu Yunfei sighed. He didn't like it even like this, let alone his godmother and god-sister!
It's over. Don't even mention it, it's over.
"In that case, you can move to the Liu residence first. My father said in the letter that there are no military positions available in Jinling for the time being. You can stay in Yunshui County for the time being and follow my arrangements. Start from the bottom and work your way up."
Liu Yunfei knew that his father valued talent. If he wasn't an illegitimate child, then he must have been appreciating talent and couldn't bear to see his son's career stagnant in Nanjing's officialdom, so he sent him here to hone his skills.
Thank you.
Thinking of what he had seen at the Princess's residence, Duanmu Chen decided that out of sight, out of mind, it would be better to move out.
Little did he know that this decision today would completely shatter his illusions...
After everyone left, Liu Yunfei went to the backyard and told his wife about it.
When Lu Yingying found out, she didn't say anything to object. She just instructed the servants to prepare the guest rooms and not to allow guests to enter the inner courtyard.
She didn't have the time to meddle in other people's business.
My son is not young anymore; he's excelling at both his studies and martial arts.
My daughter is at the age where she loves to play, and she's already exhausted from taking care of these two little devils every day, okay?
......
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