Chapter 308 Can't Wait to Make Connections
Zhuang Hefeng's words made Zhou Qingdai's mother-in-law very embarrassed.
"this……"
Seeing her mother-in-law in a dilemma, Zhou Qingdai quickly said, "Madam, due to Qingdai's health these days, mother-in-law has been taking care of me every day and has paid little attention to what's happening outside. So when she decided to take me out to relax and pray, she didn't know that the Duke's wife also had travel plans, otherwise she would have staggered the dates and not disturbed her..."
After hearing this, Zhuang Hefeng raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a faint smile. He looked at Zhou Qingdai and said, "So that's how it is. I was too self-righteous."
Zhou Qingdai's mother-in-law was overwhelmed by Zhuang Hefeng's momentum and could not answer at all.
"Madam, the Duke has misunderstood. We naturally admire you very much. The Princess Chaoyang in the mansion is a role model for us women. We naturally want to befriend her, but we know our status is limited and we are worried that we will delay Madam, the Duke's schedule."
Zhou Qingdai's explanation is much more reasonable.
She continued, "Originally, when Qingdai realized it was the Duke's wife ahead, she wanted to turn back, but her mother-in-law felt sorry for her because she hadn't recovered yet. Since she had gone out, she couldn't return empty-handed, so she insisted on going forward. Please, for the sake of her mother-in-law's sincerity towards me, please don't take it to heart."
After hearing this, Zhuang Hefeng nodded slightly, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.
Even though she is the daughter of an enemy, her eloquence and reaction are truly admirable.
Not only does it please yourself, but it also saves your mother-in-law and makes her grateful.
She opened her red lips slightly, her voice soft but firm, "Miss Zhou, you're too serious. Since we're here to relax and pray for blessings, there's no need to worry too much. Besides, meeting is fate, so why should we be so bound by these conventional rituals? It's hot today, and I didn't mean to say it. Don't take it to heart."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Qingdai secretly breathed a sigh of relief and a grateful smile appeared on her face.
She bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Madam Duke, for your generosity. Qingdai is deeply grateful."
Zhuang Hefeng smiled slightly and said, "Of course I can't say I'm grateful. The Five Dragons Palace is a royal Taoist temple, not one that belongs to my Gu family. If we can go there, then you can too."
At this moment, Zhou Qingdai's mother-in-law suddenly had an idea and said, "Just now, the Duke's wife also said it was fate. My daughter-in-law has been in poor health since her miscarriage. Could you please ask the county lady to help take a look at her?"
After hearing this, Zhou Qingdai's expression changed slightly.
Everything should be discussed after arriving at the Five Dragon Palace. How can you ask this directly on the way...
She was speechless and was about to explain when Zhuang Hefeng spoke up: "Let's hurry on our way..."
"Uh, yes, yes, it should be..."
Zhou Qingdai's mother-in-law also realized that she was indeed a little anxious just now.
Seeing Zhuang Hefeng leave and walk towards the carriage, Zhou Qingdai finally said to her mother-in-law, "Mother, I was too impatient just now. I know you are concerned about my health and want to use this opportunity to connect with the Gu family and help my husband find a future. However, the Duke's wife is a person who would rather break than bend. That Gu Ruanci doesn't have a good impression of the Zhou family now. We need to take it slow."
Because of what she had said before, the mother-in-law couldn't get angry with her, so she had to say, "Okay, I understand. I'll leave the rest to you. I'll act according to the circumstances..."
After Zhuang Hefeng got in the car, he said to Gu Ruanci, "It's a good thing you didn't get off just now..."
Gu Ruanci said with a smile: "You're not going to ask me to take your pulse directly, are you?"
"Not only that, I also asked you to prescribe medicine."
"I don't think I dare. After all, she is Zimei Wan's daughter. I don't want to take any responsibility for her health."
Gu Ruanci saw very clearly that some people could not be helped.
Wu Yixuan also said, "But we are still on the way. They have already made this request. After arriving at the Five Dragon Palace, we don't know what they will do. Could it be that they want Ruanci to stop thinking that the Zhou family is ignoring her cousin and force her to recognize her relatives?"
"This is really capable... These people are really interesting." Zhuang Hefeng just felt it was ironic.
Wu Yixuan continued, "If such a request is really made, how should the soft words be responded to?"
Zhuang Hefeng sneered, "How else can we respond? They ask shamelessly, and we answer without giving them face. If they don't know what's good for them, don't blame us for being rude."
Gu Ruanci was silent for a moment, then said, "Actually, I've had some contact with Zhou Qingdai since I was a kid. I remember the sinister and resentful look in her eyes when she looked at my mother. With Wen Zimei's guidance, how could she possibly have any feelings for me and my mother? It shouldn't be anything other than hatred. She should be very happy that we've been away all these years."
Zhuang Hefeng nodded slightly upon hearing this: "In that case, this person is even less worthy of help."
Gu Ruanci nodded. "That's right. Wen Zimei always wanted a son, but Zhou Zhili's brother was weak, so they never got their wish. They only have Zhou Qingdai. I believe Zhou Qingdai must have been under a lot of pressure. Over the years, they watched Zhou Zhili take away the title of Marquis of Jing'an, and then watched Zhou Zhili choose one of my mother's three sons to be the crown prince. They must have been furious. Otherwise, Wen Zimei wouldn't have sent those people to hunt us down. There are some things that I only figured out after I came back."
Wu Yixuan sighed, "She can't give birth to a son because her husband isn't blessed enough. Your mother isn't responsible for her husband's frailty. Does that mean she still has the final say on the title just because she doesn't have a son? The old lady of the Marquis of Jing'an was the one who made that decision, yet she hates your mother alone. It's hard to understand the mind of someone like that."
"If we can understand it, then we are just as sick as she is."
Zhuang Hefeng's mood was a little fluctuating, but Ye Hesheng still believed that she was a diehard.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's hurry on and make plans once we get to the Five Dragon Palace."
The three of them reached an agreement and stopped talking. The carriage continued to move towards the Five Dragon Palace.
As for Zhou Qingdai, who was following behind, she was still listening to her mother-in-law's nagging.
"Qingdai, thank you for your hard work this time. You have always been smart and virtuous, and you have never made any mistakes since you married me. This time, my son's future really depends on you."
Zhou Qingdai didn't want to respond to her mother-in-law's words at all.
On the surface, it was a compliment, but in reality, it was forcing her to sign a pledge.
"Mother, you're too kind. My husband's future ultimately depends on his ability and the support of his family... I'll do my best to do what I can. I know how hard mother works and how much she's worried about my husband over the years. I'm going out at this time out of pity for her. Even though I know Gu Ruanci hates everyone from the Zhou family, I still want to seize this opportunity. However, man proposes, God disposes. If I don't succeed this time, please don't be offended, mother-in-law."
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