"Young Madam, the Old Madam wants to see you."
At the Gong family residence, Yunwei, who was engrossed in reading, closed her book upon hearing the servant's message. "Let's go."
After enduring for so long, these people must have reached their breaking point.
Coincidentally, she couldn't hold back any longer either.
"Wei'er".
Gong Liuming's voice rang out, and Yun Wei stopped in her tracks. When she turned around, only a gentle smile remained on her face. "Husband, don't worry, Grandmother probably wants to have a heart-to-heart talk with me."
"I know, I just feel that you seem to have changed a lot, Wei'er." Gong Liuming pursed his lips. In the past, Yun Wei would be extremely nervous every time her grandmother sent someone to invite her, and he would even have to comfort her for a long time before she would muster the courage to go to her grandmother's place.
But now Yunwei seems to be much more decisive and efficient in her actions.
"Has anything changed? It seems like nothing has changed." Yunwei took Gong Liuming's arm. "Now, Grandmother and Father value you more, my husband. It's all thanks to you that we've been able to rebuild our lives."
"I should thank you the most."
Gong Liuming gently kissed Yun Wei's forehead, "The saying 'marry a virtuous wife' is indeed true."
"Alright, Grandma will be worried soon."
Yun Wei suppressed her discomfort and kept a certain distance from Gong Liuming.
Walking along the path of the Gong family estate, Yunwei's eyes were filled with a deep, enigmatic meaning. She wondered if the Empress Dowager would grant her the ending she desired.
Yunwei felt a strange burning sensation in her chest, where a packet of medicinal powder was hidden, but she had never opened it.
When the old lady of the Yun family saw Yun Wei, she smiled. Madam Gong, who was standing to the side, said in a sarcastic tone, "We've been waiting for so long and she still hasn't come. Making the elders wait for so long, the Yun family's upbringing is indeed well-deserved."
"Mother."
Yunwei bowed to Madam Gong, "My husband spoke a few more words with me earlier, so we are a little late. Please forgive us, Mother."
"My wife hasn't even said a word, but you're making such a big show of it now."
The smile on Old Madam Gong's face faded slightly, and she waved to Yun Wei, "Come, come to this old woman."
“Ming’er is a spirited child. If it weren’t for Wei’er’s patient and earnest persuasion, he would probably still be bedridden now.”
"Mother..." Having been humiliated in front of Yun Wei, Madam Gong's face immediately turned pale and then purple.
"Grandmother, what brings you here today?" Yunwei asked with a smile, changing the subject. "Is it because you miss your granddaughter-in-law so much that you absolutely must see her?"
"You little monkey, aren't you ashamed to say such things?"
Madam Gong laughed so hard she bent over. "I called you here today to tell you about the current situation of the Yun family."
"Something happened to the Yun family?"
"Nothing happened to the Yun family. It's just that it's time to start doing what I told you before."
Madam Gong gave Yun Wei a deep look. As long as Yun Wei takes over the Yun family and the Gong family merges with the Yun family, the Gong family will become the head of the aristocratic families.
“But…” Yunwei deliberately wrinkled her face, “Grandmother, Luoming is now part of Dayu’s territory. Dayu will definitely deploy troops in Luoming. If we rashly attack Luoming, will it cause Dayu’s dissatisfaction?”
"You can rest assured about that, Wei'er. We will not use force."
Madam Gong revealed a confident smile, her eyes fixed on Yun Wei.
......
"Madam, please be seated. We are about to depart."
The carriage wheels slowly began to turn, and Yunwei's palms were slightly sweaty as she recalled Old Madam Gong's words.
"This medicine is colorless and tasteless. After taking it, the person will fall asleep but will not die. You just need to give this medicine to Yun Hui." At that time, the old lady Gong had a kind face. "When the Yun family is leaderless, and you happen to be in the Yun family, the Yun family will naturally fall to you."
As Yun Wei pondered this, a sneer appeared on her face. She knew perfectly well what Old Madam Gong was thinking.
The Gong family.
"Mother, are we just going to let Yunwei go to the Yun family like this?" The Gong family head looked worried. "What Yunwei said is not unreasonable. Although your method is to avoid fighting with Dayu, once Yunwei takes Yunhui's place, Dayu will not turn a blind eye."
"This method is inherently a gamble."
"bet?"
“If I win the bet, my Gong family’s power will increase greatly; if I lose, only Yunwei will be the one who suffers the consequences.” The old lady’s eyes drooped. “However, I also gave Yunwei the map of the underground mechanism in Luoming. Whether she can escape or not will depend on her fate.”
"I see, Mother is so wise."
Upon hearing this, the head of the Gong family breathed a heavy sigh of relief. If Da Yu were to question him later, he only needed to say that Yun Wei had done these things without the Gong family's knowledge.
The Gong family must have a way out.
Outside, Gong Liuming and Gong Liusheng clearly heard the conversation inside.
Gong Liusheng looked at Gong Liuming with some concern, "Big brother, don't blame Grandmother, she was only doing it for the good of the Gong family."
Gong Liuming let out a heavy sigh of relief upon hearing this. "Don't worry, I know what's more important."
Upon hearing Gong Liuming's words, Gong Liusheng raised his eyebrows. His sister-in-law had been doing her best for his brother during this time, and he had thought that his brother would speak up for her.
"It's wonderful that you think this way, brother."
......
It took Yunwei three whole days to reach Luoming, where she was stopped at the city gate.
"I am the prince's elder sister, how dare you stop me?" Yun Wei's face was tense, and her voice was full of coldness.
"Is she the eldest young mistress of the Gong family?"
"Exactly."
"Please come in."
Upon entering Luoming, Yunwei was somewhat stunned by the scene before her. Luoming was completely different from before. Merchants from Dayu were doing business here, and the streets and alleys were bustling with activity.
My father used to forbid people from selling things on both sides of the street.
"Madam, Luoming looks very different." Even the trusted maid beside her couldn't help but say.
"Yes, things have changed."
Yun Wei had been looking around the whole way. When she arrived at the Yun residence, Yun Hui was already waiting outside the gate. Upon seeing Yun Wei, Yun Hui was obviously overjoyed. "Eldest sister, you've arrived!"
The two sisters entered the mansion hand in hand. Yunhui held Yunwei's hand tightly and said, "Eldest sister, it's so good to see you again. Please stay in Luoming."
"I......"
"General Bai has arrived in Luoming. Don't worry, elder sister, we will definitely win this time."
In an instant, a glistening tear flashed in Yunwei's eye.
"I want to go to my yard and take a look," Yunwei said softly, for it was there that she lost her child.
“Okay, I’ll have someone clean the yard every day so that my eldest sister can stay comfortably as soon as she comes back.”
Yun Wei took a deep breath; the battle with the Gong family was finally about to begin.
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