Wushuang gritted his teeth in secret.
During this month, Xu Lang and Wu Wan'er took no action. Although Jun Shu continued to provide close protection for Wu Xia's two female guards, everyone began to think that they were just talking the other day and might not actually take any action.
But today, Wu Wan'er actually showed up here.
Wushuang didn't believe it was really a coincidence. Everyone in the Hou Mansion knew about their family's trip, and it wouldn't be difficult for Xu Lang to find out. It was highly likely that he had tipped them off.
God knows what other schemes and plots they came up with besides exchanging information.
Wushuang handed the diabolo to Wuyou, then jogged up the stone steps and leaned against the door to eavesdrop.
"Shuangshuang, wait for me." Chu Wan, who was most attached to her, ran up after her.
Wang Hongbo followed.
The three children, arranged according to their height, crowded together at the doorway like a human pyramid.
After exchanging pleasantries with the old lady and others, the Lady of Zhongyong noticed that Jun Nian and her daughter Wu Hui were the only two missing from the Jun family in the room. So she tactfully inquired about their situation with the old lady.
The old lady, mindful of her children and grandchildren's reputation, naturally wouldn't mention Wu Hui's tantrum. She simply said, "Wu Hui, though young, is very filial. She said she was still observing mourning and should stay home. The second son, feeling sorry for his daughter and not wanting her to be alone at home, stayed to keep her company."
Mrs. Bo said sadly, "Alas, my good grandson, children without mothers are so sensible."
The old lady hurriedly said, "That's why our whole family is eagerly awaiting Caiqiong's marriage."
The aunt seemed quite pleased with what she heard.
However, Wu Wan'er showed a hint of disappointment.
Wu Shuang had been watching her intently, so she naturally didn't miss this scene. It seems Wu Wan'er had originally planned to do something today!
But what exactly is her plan?
Does the older sister belong to the group that was plotted against?
Wushuang, lacking the ability to read minds, couldn't fathom Wu Wan'er's thoughts. Worried about her sister, she stomped her foot in frustration.
Chu Wan thought Wu Shuang was playing some new game, so she stomped her feet twice as well.
The old lady naturally asked why He Caiqiong hadn't come with her aunt to fulfill her vow.
"It's my fault for not inviting her," said the aunt. "The wedding date has already been set, she should stay at home and carefully embroider her wedding dress, instead of going around everywhere."
The old lady praised He Caiqiong a few times, then turned to Wuxia and said, "I won't take you out anymore. I'll keep you at home to embroider your wedding dress."
Even though Wuxia was usually generous, she would get shy from being teased in public like this and protested, "Grandmother, how can I be with my future second aunt? My marriage is not even close to being finalized."
Wu Wan'er flattered, "Sister Wuxia is exceptionally beautiful and kind-hearted; she certainly won't have trouble finding a husband."
She was quick-witted and discerned the truth in just a few words. Looking at the people present, she realized that they were almost certainly there to find a match for Wuxia. As for the candidate, given Wuxia's status as the legitimate daughter, the natural match would be the eldest grandson of the Marquis of Pingyang.
Wu Wan'er and Xu Lang had agreed that they would each get what they wanted today. It's a pity Jun Nian didn't come, so her plan definitely wouldn't succeed. But with Xu Lang present, the affair between the Pang family's young master and Jun Wuxia would surely fall through as well.
She couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips slightly. Jun Nian was old and a second wife, which was honestly not a good choice. The eldest grandson of the Marquis's family in his prime was a completely different story. She might as well use the methods she originally planned to use on Jun Nian on him.
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Chapter Sixty-Eight:
Wuyou was playing with the diabolo by herself, but unfortunately her skills were still very clumsy. After only a few spins, the diabolo fell to the ground and rolled into a corner. (www.qiushu.cc No pop-up ads)
She chased after the flowers to pick them up, but just as she rounded the tree, someone suddenly grabbed her and hugged her.
The person had been crouching close to the flowering tree, hiding very well, and no one noticed.
Wuyou was startled and instinctively opened her mouth to call for help, but before she could make a sound, her mouth was covered.
"Worry-free, it's your mother!" the person said, her voice soft and gentle, just like the voice of her mother in her memory.
As she spoke, the woman pulled off the veil covering her face, revealing a once pampered and beautiful face that now appeared somewhat haggard, but it was indeed Fang Rulan.
"Auntie," Wuyou called out timidly.
Although the old lady loved her dearly, she was also very strict with the rules. In just one year, Wuyou was no longer the naive girl she once was.
Fang Rulan, however, felt dissatisfied and frowned, saying, "What? Now that you've gone with the Ancestor, you don't even recognize your own mother anymore? You don't even call her 'Mother'?"
Wuyou is gentle and mild-mannered, and not good at arguing with others, especially since the person in front of her is her biological mother whom she has been longing for day and night but thought she would never have the chance to see again in this life.
"Mother..." she called out obediently in a low voice, but because it went against her inner beliefs, she couldn't help but feel uneasy and quietly lowered her head.
Fang Rulan wiped away tears upon hearing this, unaware of Wuyou's worries. She hugged her tightly and whispered, "My dear, I've missed you so much. How are you? Have you missed me?"
Wuyou nodded repeatedly.
“This is not the place to talk,” Fang Rulan said again. “You’re going to the guest rooms to rest for lunch later, right? You can sneak out then, and I’ll wait for you in Yuqing Courtyard. We can have a good talk.”
After she finished speaking, she released Wuyou, bent down to pick up the diabolo from the ground and handed it to her: "Go out quickly, don't let the maids come looking for me, otherwise we won't be able to see each other again in a while."
Wuyou was very obedient and immediately ran out. Even though she was filled with mixed feelings, she deliberately put on a stern face and tried to remain calm so that she could have a chance to talk to her mother, whom she had not seen for a year.
Inside the main room, after three rounds of tea, the wife of the Earl of Zhongyong rose to bid farewell to the old lady and the others.
"It's about time for your lunch break, so we won't bother you any longer. The abbot will be giving a lecture on Buddhism this afternoon, so we'll see you then."
The old lady, being a woman of propriety, instructed Granny Qi to personally see her and Wu Wan'er off. (Read the latest chapters at www.QiuSHU.cc)
The women chatted for about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea before deciding to go back to their rooms.