Chapter 216: The Grandpas from the Ancestral House Personally Send Yun Qiao Back to the Marquisate in Kyoto
The people below were either standing or sitting, listening to what Old Master Chen had to say and expressing their own opinions.
"I thought the princess meant that she had no money and could not help..."
An old man who is younger than Old Master Chen said.
The other old man standing with him said, "I don't think so. I think Her Royal Highness the Princess does want to help us, but she's in mourning at the ancestral home. She doesn't know the account books in the Marquis' Mansion, so she's unsure."
"No, I think the princess is looking for excuses to refuse. She doesn't want to be in charge of the affairs of the ancestral hall at all."
The people below immediately started arguing, with everyone talking at the same time, making a lot of noise.
Old Master Chen slammed the table.
"Shut up, everyone."
"Everyone is very concerned about this matter. Let the women in the family go talk to the princess and ask for clarification. If she really can't return to Kyoto due to mourning and can't provide funds to repair the tombs within the Chen family, it's not a bad idea to let the princess return early."
"Your Highness is a noble princess, yet she is still patiently observing mourning here. This shows that her filial piety is evident."
Old Master Chen’s words were very clear.
As long as Yun Qiao can get money from the Marquis' Mansion to repair the Chen family's tomb, the early return can be arranged.
Everyone understood what Old Master Chen meant.
Someone immediately told Mrs. Chen Si’s son, Chen Laohan, who was also Niu’s husband.
"The one who is closest to the princess right now is Niu. Old fool, go home and tell your wife to go and test the waters with the princess. This matter is now in your family's hands."
"Don't worry, as long as this matter is handled well, your family will definitely benefit."
Chen Laohan tucked his hands into his sleeves.
"What good can it do? You're just bullying an honest man like me. But I can actually accomplish this. My family is now favored by the princess. The servants the princess needs are all found by my wife."
"Third Uncle, if I succeed in this, can you find me a job as a courier on the farm within the clan? Is that okay?"
Old Master Chen, who was called Third Uncle, glared at Chen Laohan, but still nodded slightly.
What this old man Chen wants is not small.
As for transporting supplies from the clan's farm to the Marquis' Mansion, it is indeed a waste of time. He does not have to do other heavy work, and can still get rewards from the Marquis' Mansion. It is common for him to deduct some of the money.
So everyone thinks this is a good job.
When others want to do something, at least they have a brain. The reason why Chen Laohan is called Chen Laohan is because he has no brains most of the time.
Otherwise, why would he marry him a smart wife named Niu?
Since he promised that he could find out, Old Master Chen thought of letting him try it first and then see what happens if it doesn't work.
After Chen Laohan returned home, he told his wife Niu.
He said with a very proud look on his face that he had already agreed on it in front of the third uncle.
Niu was very angry.
You are scolding him. When you said this, why don’t you first talk to your family and ask them clearly.
The people serving Yun Qiao were brought by her, and they were good, but that old lady Sun made a mistake and was just driven away.
How could she go to Princess Huayang to ask questions again?
Yun Qiao didn't need to arrange for people to inquire about what happened in the Chen Family Ancestral Hall. He soon found out what they were thinking.
"Your Highness, do you really want to help the Chen family repair their ancestral tombs?"
"From what they said, they seem to be trying to get you to take action."
Yun Qiao was speechless.
Lily asked Yunqiao, what should we do if Niu really comes to ask for help from Her Royal Highness the Princess?
Yun Qiao replied to her, just bring people in.
Mrs. Niu felt awkward in her own home for three days, but was finally scolded by her mother-in-law and told to go find Yun Qiao.
When Niu came, he brought some things with him.
She knew Yun Qiao looked down on her, but she wouldn't dare come without something in her hand.
"Princess, try it. The tea we grow here is all top quality..."
Yun Qiao glanced at Niu.
Lily snorted, "The clan only produces a limited amount of top-grade tea each year. How could the fourth wife have so much...?"
There is no rush to buy top-grade tea, as it is specially supplied to the Marquis' Mansion.
It can only be said that Niu used other means to keep the top-quality tea that was originally sent to the Marquis' Mansion in her own hands.
Lily asked a few questions, but Niu was suddenly unable to answer.
Everyone has selfish motives, and Yun Qiao can understand Niu's selfishness.
She called out to Lily, and the maid immediately quieted down.
Only then did Niu look at Yun Qiao and said to her with a smile, "Your Highness, are you accustomed to living here? If there's anything you're not used to, please tell me. My mother-in-law and the grandfather in the clan have all said they'll take good care of you."
Yun Qiao said calmly, "I'm in mourning at the ancestral home, not here to enjoy myself. Isn't that what the clan elders said before? I asked for some vegetarian food."
Probably just don't let her eat any meat or anything heavy, just eat some vegetarian food and a light diet.
Yun Qiao retorted, and Niu was speechless again.
It can be seen that Niu is under a lot of pressure and there is sweat on his forehead.
"Your Highness, remember those words. What the clan leader said was meant for outsiders. It's naturally different for you."
Yun Qiao knew the purpose of Niu's visit, but she didn't care.
With a few words, Niu was sent away.
When Niu returned home, Chen Laohan hurried to ask her.
"The princess asked when she would repair our ancestral tomb."
Niu glared at Chen Laohan and said, "Do you think the princess is so easy to talk to? If you ask me to repair it, I will do it for you. Repairing the ancestral tomb of the Chen family will cost a lot of money."
"According to me, don't count on me anymore. Go and tell the clan leader to send the Marquis' wife to the Marquis' mansion in a respectable manner."
"I've figured it out. The grandpas in the clan forced me to stay and observe mourning, and now I'm annoyed with them. Plus, it's being said that the Marquis has found another woman in Mobei. Do you think Princess Huayang will feel comfortable with this?"
If she is not feeling well, she will naturally not spend any money.
Chen Laohan sat on the chair and pointed at Niu and cursed.
"I promised the clan elders that you would be the best, but look at what you have done. You can't even do such a small thing."
"If I go and tell the clan leader all this now, will I still have that lucrative job? Go find Her Royal Highness the Princess tomorrow and have a good talk with her. If you can convince her to pay for the repairs to our ancestral tomb, you'll be a great contributor to our Chen family."
Seeing that Chen Laohan seemed to have lost his mind, Niu was so angry that she wanted to curse him.
"You take on the responsibility of being the hero yourself. I won't do it."
She didn't dare to tell a lie in front of Princess Huayang, as she always felt that Princess Huayang could see through people.
She didn't dare go any further.
The two quarreled and Chen Laohan left angrily.
Ten days passed like this, and Yun Qiao clearly realized that the people in the Chen family had begun to respect her.
Suddenly one day, several clan leaders came to the Chen family’s ancestral home to look for Yun Qiao.
It has been three months since the princess began to observe mourning. The Chen family's ancestors had sensed the princess's filial piety. Thinking that Her Royal Highness had three small children at home who needed her as a mother, they thought of sending the princess back to the marquis's mansion when the cold winter came.
Yun Qiao originally humbly refused, but these clan elders insisted on sending her back.
Yun Qiao looked at the old men in front of her. She had thought they were quite hateful before. They used their ancestors to pressure Chen Jingyan and forced her to stay in the ancestral home to observe mourning.
Now I see that they have aged so much in just a few months.
To be honest, these clan leaders are also working sincerely for the clan. Maybe they have their own selfish motives, but who doesn't have selfish motives? It's good enough that they can get things done.
"Since the clan leaders have said so, I will no longer refuse your kindness."
"When I return, I will take care of all the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion. I will definitely take care of what the clan leaders mentioned. After all, these are all matters of the Chen family."
"As the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, how can I really just ignore it?"
After hearing Yun Qiao's words, several clan leaders finally felt relieved.
"Then, Princess, when do you want to return? We will prepare the carriage immediately and will take you back as soon as possible."
Yun Qiao deliberately said, "Listen to the clan leaders."
"Then let's go tomorrow."
Go back early and allocate money to repair the ancestral tomb. It must be repaired before the New Year. Otherwise, it will be a problem to visit the tomb before the New Year. Moreover, it will be difficult to repair it in the cold weather.
Yun Qiao knew exactly what this clan leader was thinking.
The other clan leaders looked at that clan leader, and were surprised that he had the guts to say such words, but these words were indeed what they all expected.
***
I will set off back to the Marquis' Mansion tomorrow.
Yun Qiao asked the maid to pack up her things. Actually, there weren't many things. She brought them with her when she came, and Yun Qiao didn't want to take away the used things, so she simply left them in the ancestral home, or gave some of the materials to others.
This time when she came to the ancestral home, she let everyone in the clan know that she was not someone to be trifled with.
When Yunqiao got on the carriage, everyone in the Chen Family Ancestral Hall came out to see her off.
Lily and Jasmine lowered the carriage curtain.
He said to Yun Qiao, "I respect you now. I was so arrogant before."
"I'm asking a favor of Your Highness," Jasmine whispered. "Your Highness, are you really planning to pay?"
Yun Qiao leaned back on the soft couch in the carriage.
"After all, this is a matter within the Marquisate, and the Marquisate should help."
Of course, this money came from the public account of the Marquis' Mansion, not her own money. Why couldn't she use the Marquis' Mansion's money to do something good for her reputation?
I don’t know what that bastard Chen Jingyan did in Mobei.
She was in a rage now, so it was a good opportunity for her to spend some money and have some fun.
Along the way, Yun Qiao did not rush. She walked slowly, looking around on the road, and buying some good things when she saw them.
Look, on the way back to the Marquis' Mansion in Kyoto from the Chen family's ancestral home, Yun Qiao bought enough things to fill three carriages, but instead of sending them to the Marquis' Mansion in Kyoto, she directly left them at her farm in the suburbs.
It was dark when she returned to the Houhou Mansion.
She had sent the news to the people in the Marquis' Mansion in advance. The East Courtyard where she lived had always been well-maintained. She came back a little late that day. Xiaotao, who had heard the news and was waiting for the princess's return with her three young masters, was now exhausted.
Suddenly I heard a sound coming from the door.
She woke up immediately.
"Xiaotao, the princess is back." It was Qiu Chan's voice.
Qiu Chan is already engaged, not to Wang Xiaodong, but to the son of a nanny in charge of the kitchen. He is a handsome man and is responsible for collecting debts in the Marquis' Mansion. He had served in the military before and injured his leg on the battlefield.
In order to treat her son's leg disease, Mother Wang sold herself to work as a cook in the Marquis's mansion.
Later, he found someone and brought his son to the marquis's mansion to work as a long-term worker.
Unfortunately, the old lady of the Marquis's Mansion passed away less than three years ago, and the maids in the mansion were not allowed to marry or work. This matter would take at most three years, and at least a year.
If it’s only one year, you can’t have a big celebration, you can just go through the process simply and casually, and you can’t even have a wedding banquet.
Hearing the sound of autumn cicadas, Xiaotao hurried out.
"Why are you back at this hour? I was hoping to come back earlier today. It's so late, you might as well spend the night outside to save yourself the trouble."
Qiu Chan said, "Perhaps the princess is missing her three young masters at home."
"Xiao Tao, should we talk about the Marquis's affairs or not?"
Xiao Tao said, "Do you think we can hide it? We'll talk about it when the time comes."
"Come on, let's go out first."
The maidservant immediately went out, and Xiaotao also called the wet nurses, asking them to take good care of the three young masters.
Yun Qiao looked at the familiar Marquis' Mansion. It was very familiar yet a little strange. She had only stayed in the ancestral home for a short three months, and when she entered the Marquis' Mansion again, she felt a sense of daze.
It’s like traveling through time again.
The story was passed on to a daughter-in-law who was in mourning for her grandmother at the ancestral home. The daughter-in-law had three children and a husband who was a general fighting outside.
Her general husband has another woman outside...
Everything feels so new.
This strange feeling made Yun Qiao feel as if she was living in a game.
"Your Highness, what's wrong with you?"
"You're back, why aren't you happy?"
The first person to speak was Li Yuan, the second wife, who came with her maid. Yun Qiao looked at her.
"Yuan Niang..."
"Princess, don't you recognize me?" Li Yuan asked.
Yun Qiao smiled faintly, "Maybe I've stayed in the ancestral home for too long."
"Yuanniang has gained some weight. She looks much prettier and has a more prosperous look."
Li Yuan smiled sheepishly, "Maybe it's the autumn weight gain. I've gained quite a bit of weight."
"The princess has lost a lot of weight. I'm really sorry for you at the ancestral home." Li Yuan spoke seriously, his eyes showing heartache for Yun Qiao.
The heartache was real, Yun Qiao could see it.
"Is everything okay in the Marquis' Mansion?"
As Li Yuan walked into the house, Yun Qiao asked.
Li Yuan said everything was fine.
Behind this good thing, there are many secrets that everyone knows but does not say.
Xiao Tao was busy directing the people below, preparing hot water, good meals, and clothes that the princess was used to wearing, lighting the stove in the house, and replacing the mattresses and quilts in the house with the princess's favorite and comfortable ones.
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