After I traveled through the book, I fought back in the Hou Mansion

Chapter 236 Fulfillment

Chapter 236

Hearing the comfort in Lu Zhaozhao's words, Madam Hou patted her hands and said, "Since Yaoyao came to Kyoto, she has never been out this late. I'm just a little worried."

Then, she glanced at Lu Zhaozhao and changed the subject: "You've been quite tired from organizing your mother's funeral today. Why don't you go back and rest first?"

Early this morning, Lu Zhaozhao sent her maid to the Marquis's wife for instructions. Her daughter had already prepared various offerings and incense, as today was her mother's death anniversary. Although her mother had passed away, children from well-off families in the Zhou Dynasty would use this day to burn incense, chant scriptures, and offer sacrifices to their mothers as a token of their grief.

Upon hearing this, the Marquis' wife was shocked to realize that today was her good sister's birthday. She immediately rushed to Qiuli Courtyard with the nanny beside her.

When they arrived, they saw Lu Zhaozhao had already laid out a rich offering in her room. Even the items her mother had worn during her lifetime were placed on the table. She was now hunched over the table, weeping bitterly. Seeing this, the Marquis's wife felt a pang of pain. Seeing her weeping so pitifully, and then glancing at her beloved bracelet, she finally softened her heart. After burning incense with her, she tacitly lifted her confinement order.

However, even though the Marquis' wife was quite dissatisfied with Luo Shuiyao and her eldest son's reckless behavior, she subconsciously did not want to reveal this matter to outsiders. After all, family disgrace should not be made public, and it would be best to handle this matter privately as much as possible.

Lu Zhaozhao calmly examined the Marquis's wife. Seeing her thoughts, her eyes dimmed slightly, and she pretended to speak casually, "Today is my mother's anniversary, and I've troubled you with so much trouble. I'm sure you must be exhausted. Why don't I let Zhaozhao take you back first?"

At this point, she raised a mischievous smile, "There's no problem with Big Brother and Sister Yao. They just get along well, just like real siblings. The servants in our mansion all know about it, so naturally they won't think too much of it."

The Marquis's wife froze and said sternly, "What did you say? They have a good relationship, and everyone in the mansion knows about it?"

Lu Zhaozhao seemed startled, stepped back, and stammered, "Aunt...Aunt, I heard about it too."

Madam Hou narrowed her eyes and stared at Lu Zhaozhao. "How did you hear that? Tell me in detail."

Lu Zhaozhao hesitated and whispered, "If I tell you, it might not be a good idea. If Big Brother and Sister Yao knew about it, they would think I was gossiping."

The Marquis's wife closed her eyes, took a long breath, and patiently asked, "You said that everyone in the mansion knew about it. Who did you hear it from?"

Lu Zhaozhao shook her head and explained, "I don't know that person. I just heard something when I passed by. I asked the maid next to me and found out about it. Aunt, please don't be angry. Big brother is a good man, young and promising. It's not surprising that Sister Yao likes to be close to him."

How could the Marquis's wife not know that the eldest son was young and promising, and had become a favorite of His Majesty at such a young age. Countless young ladies in the capital were interested in marrying into their family, but the eldest son was very stubborn and would not agree no matter what. She never expected that he would become so close to that Yao girl now, and she felt a little difficult to accept it for a while.

Then, the Marquis's wife comforted Lu Zhaozhao and said, "It's okay, I won't ask you anymore. You said the servants are spreading it, so I'll just ask the servants."

Then she shouted loudly: "Someone come!"

The maid hurried forward, shrank her neck, and stammered, "I know...I know."

The Marquis's wife frowned at her and asked, "How did it spread? Tell me."

The maid hesitated for a moment and whispered back, "The servants all said that the prince and Miss Luo stayed in the garden for a long time, and when they came out..."

"What happened when you came out?"

The Marquis's wife frowned and scolded, "Speak!"

The maid lowered her head and whispered, "My clothes were a little loose when I came out."

Upon hearing this, the Marquis's eyes changed slightly and she asked sternly, "Is this true?"

The maid hurriedly shook her head and said timidly, "Everyone says so, I don't know if it's true."

"Then who said it first?" the Marquis's wife asked again.

The maid shook her head again, "Everyone in the mansion said it, and we don't know who said it first."

Madame Hou was furious and threw the teacup to the ground, yelling, "Madam Sang!"

Nanny Sang had been waiting by the side. Seeing this scene, she sighed in her heart and walked forward quickly.

The Marquis's wife ordered, "Go and find out who said this. Find out the truth. Find out carefully."

"Yes, ma'am." Nanny Sang replied, then glanced at Lu Zhaozhao, thought for a moment, and took two steps forward to advise, "Ma'am, please don't get so angry that you become ill."

Then, she looked at Lu Zhaozhao and said, "Miss Lu, why don't you go back first? It's too late now and I'm afraid it will delay your rest. If you want to serve Madam, you'd better come back tomorrow."

Lu Zhaozhao wanted to say something, but the Marquis's wife spoke up, "Just do as Madam Sang said. Go back."

Seeing the Marquis's unquestionable look, Lu Zhaozhao could only lean forward and say, "Yes." Then she left with her maid.

After Lu Zhaozhao left, Nanny Sang waved her hand for all the servants to leave. She then went forward to close the doors and windows, then walked over to the Marquis' wife and made her a cup of hot tea. She placed the cup beside her with both hands before speaking, "Madam, the close relationship between the Crown Prince and Cousin Lu is a good thing. Don't you wish for that?"

The Marquis's wife took a sip from the teacup, raised her eyes to glance at Nanny Sang, and said slowly, "It's just you and me, so if you have anything to say, just say it."

Nanny Sang acted like this, obviously she had something to tell her. They had been master and servant for many years and had a deep friendship. How could the Marquis's wife not see it? Since Nanny Sang wanted to talk, she might as well listen.

The nanny laughed at this and said, "Madam, you are so clever that you could see what I meant at a glance, so I spoke frankly. The Crown Prince is already an adult, but he doesn't want to get close to any woman. He doesn't want to marry or take concubines. All the other young men his age already have children. Madam, aren't you anxious to have a grandchild?"

"Why not? When I go out, all the ladies are showing off their grandchildren, but I don't have any. But this kid is stubborn, how can I force him to get married?"

Nanny Sang had been by the Marquis's wife's side all year round, so how could she not know this? That's why she asked, "Now that the prince has this idea in mind, why don't you grant it to them?"

The Marquis's wife's mind moved slightly and she fell into deep thought.

Seeing this, Nanny Sang struck while the iron was hot and said, "Miss Luo is as beautiful as a flower, and has an extremely respectful character. She also knows everything about your family. With someone like her by your side, you can rest assured. In a year or so, she'll give you a grandson, and you can just stay at home and enjoy his company. What a wonderful thing that would be."