novelaction Chapter 307: Enemy Her
Chapter 307: Enemy Her
Chapter 307: Tricking Her
Chapter 307
Ye Yunzhou and the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery had naturally considered these circumstances long ago. The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery understood that his son must have other plans and calculations, but he didn't care. The Marquisate was already conspicuous enough, and marrying into any other family in the court would be inappropriate and easily cause unnecessary trouble and suspicion.
They could guess at His Majesty's intentions. He had been suggesting arranged marriages for Ye Yunzhou, discouraging them from arranging their own marriages. Yet, he had also, to a certain extent, complied with Ye Yunzhou's wishes, appearing helpless. This must have been due to his own considerations. His Majesty was worried about the further expansion of the Marquis's power, yet he didn't want to be too obvious, lest he arouse dissatisfaction and resistance from the Loyal and Brave Marquis's Mansion.
It wasn't that the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery didn't understand His Majesty's intentions; it was precisely because he understood the stakes involved that he acted with increasing caution. He had even prepared for the worst-case scenario of his eldest son, Ye Yunzhou, wasting his time, unable to marry. He simply planned to wait a few years, until the time was right, and then find a suitable woman to leave a child for his eldest son, continuing the family line.
But now it seems that the eldest son has his own destiny. This girl from the Luo family is truly a person of great fortune. I used to worry that her status was a little low and she wouldn't be a good match for the Marquisate, but now, due to a strange combination of circumstances, that worry is gone. Come to think of it, there really is no one more suitable for my eldest son than her.
Ye Yunzhou had anticipated the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's intentions. Although his father was a military officer, he had grown up in an aristocratic family and was a master of both civil and military skills. What he could imagine, his father could also imagine.
When the Marquis's wife heard her husband's sentiments, she finally gave up trying to persuade Luo Shuiyao to stay. With a slight look of shame on her face, she said, "Since that's the case, I can't keep you any longer. Remember, you have the Marquis' Mansion to back you up. If anyone dares to bully you, even if they're from the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, we won't let them off lightly!"
Luo Shuiyao smiled faintly and nodded.
She naturally believed the Marquis's sincerity. She had been surrounded by love and affection throughout her life, caring for her both in her natal family and after marrying into her husband's family, leading a smooth and easy life. She possessed some common traits of ordinary women, trapped in the confines of the Marquis's mansion, with limited perspectives, and it was natural for her to harbor some small concerns. Luo Shuiyao was deeply grateful for the care the Marquis had shown her, but she also found it difficult to let go of the grievances and misunderstandings she had endured. Parting ways now might be a good ending for her.
After Luo Shuiyao solemnly paid her respects to the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and his wife again, she said goodbye.
The Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery nodded slightly, then instructed Ye Yunzhou to see her off. Luo Shuiyao was startled for a moment, a flicker of hesitation crossing her face, but she quickly nodded in agreement. Then, the two of them turned and left together.
The Marquis's wife looked at their departing backs, her lips moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she swallowed her words back.
Not long after the two left, Nanny Sang hurried over, accompanied by several servants. Each of them was holding something, but it was hard to tell what it was. The leading servant was holding a wooden box. The Marquis's wife took a closer look and felt that it looked very familiar. Puzzles welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but ask, "What is this...?"
Hearing her mistress' questioning voice, Nanny Sang quickly nodded in affirmation, her face filled with respect as she replied, "Madam, this was sent by Miss Luo from Chunhua Court. It's not just this wooden box, but also a large amount of cloth, silk, and clothing. Miss Luo specifically mentioned that there are also gifts carefully prepared for you and the Marquis."
Nanny Sang did not answer the Marquis's questions in detail as she had hoped. She simply explained the origins of these things. As she spoke, her voice became increasingly quiet.
After she finished speaking, she saw the Marquis' wife walk up and open the wooden box. Sang Mama's heart tightened. She saw the Marquis' wife's face suddenly darken. She looked at the items in the box one by one with a sullen look on her face, her expression changing from gloomy to bright.
Seeing this, the Loyal and Brave Marquis narrowed his eyes slightly, a subtle scrutiny flashing across his features. He stepped forward, casually glancing at the items, then gently waved his hand, signaling the servants beside him to place the items on the table and leave.
After the servants left, the room fell silent. Marquis Zhongyong slowly turned his gaze to the side, only to see Nanny Sang, her head lowered, her body trembling slightly, her expression as if she were a cicada in fear. He asked in a deep voice, "Tell me, what exactly is going on with these things?"
Upon hearing this, Nanny Sang raised her eyelids slightly and cautiously glanced at the Marquis' wife. Seeing that the Marquis' wife didn't make a move to stop her, she straightened up slightly and said, "These items were all given to Miss Luo by you recently. Who would have thought that Miss Luo would return them all intact after leaving the house today..."
Under the cold gaze of the Marquis's wife, Madam Sang swallowed the rest of the words back into her throat and gradually lowered her voice.
The Loyal and Brave Marquis didn't ask any further questions, but simply stepped forward, his eyes slowly sweeping over the items on the table. He then waved his hand to Madam Sang to leave. After Madam Sang left, he turned to the Marquis' wife, whose face was so gloomy it looked as if water could drip from it, and asked, "What are you angry about? Are you angry that Miss Luo is ungrateful and doesn't appreciate your kindness, or that she had the audacity to challenge you so openly?"
Hearing the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery's blunt words, the Marquis's wife almost subconsciously revealed an expression of grievance. She hadn't expected that the girl, who usually seemed weak and indecisive, could be so bold. Those jewelry were originally things she used to appease Luo Shuiyao after Zhao Zhao had repeatedly bullied her, hoping to get her to stop talking about it. And the clothes and silks held even more subtle meanings. The girl's actions clearly showed that she had long understood her intentions but had kept them secret. Now, by returning the items intact, she was clearly trying to trick her. How could she not be angry?