"What’s more, the Imperial Court isn’t owned by that Lord Zhu, so even if he suspects us, what of it? There’s no need for him to completely annihilate us based on re suspicion, right? And besides, he isn’t the only official in the Imperial Court, surely the current Emperor doesn’t trust only him? Can he really cover the sky with one hand within the court?" Although Wang Yongzhu felt that having Zhu Haoran being paranoid could be troubleso, he didn’t think it was the end of the world.
There are countless paths in the world; if one doesn’t work, can’t you just take another? Is it necessary to hit your head against the wall when you see one?
Song Chongjin’s eyes lit up; he, too, had been fixated on a dead end, only thinking that Zhu Haoran, being a mber of the Emperor’s inner ministerial circle, was highly trusted by the Emperor. Thus, he worried about Zhu Haoran having a bad impression of him, which might affect his future.
However, Governor Chen is also a confidant of the Emperor, and one doesn’t need him to look at oneself as soone special, just with a common heart, right?
Thinking this way, Song Chongjin was suddenly enlightened and grasped Wang Yongzhu’s hand, "Yongzhu, they say a good wife is half the support of her husband, that’s certainly true. If it wasn’t for you, I’d still be stuck in my own dead-end. In this world, only you truly understand !"
These were his heartfelt words, as his life, because of Yongzhu, began to have light and hope.
If it were any other girl, hearing her husband speak so deeply and sincerely to her like a confession, she’d probably feel a mix of sweetness and shyness, not knowing what to do.
But Wang Yongzhu just smiled, holding Song Chongjin’s hand in return, and said seriously, "Rest assured, you’ve entered the Wang Family’s door, so naturally, I will ensure your well-being!"
Hearing these words, Song Chongjin looked at Wang Yongzhu in astonishnt, montarily unable to react.
The two exchanged glances for a long ti and couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
Song Chongjin managed to hold back his laughter, and very earnestly said, "Thank you, my lady, for ensuring my safety! From now on, I will be counting on you!"
Wang Yongzhu patted Song Chongjin’s arm, "You just focus on your studies and exams, leave everything else to ."
"Thank you, my lady!"
"It’s no trouble at all! I, your lady, endure hardships now to enjoy later. Once you beco a Graduate and then a Scholar Master, and advance in your career, it will be my turn to enjoy. By then, I’ll be having two bowls of bird’s nest soup every day, eating one while looking at the other. If you dare say no, I’ll deduct your allowance! You won’t even get a single coin!" Wang Yongzhu feigned a fierce look, but couldn’t keep it up and ended up laughing in Song Chongjin’s arms.
Song Chongjin’s eyes and mouth were filled with laughter as he held his beloved lady, agreeing repeatedly without a single objection, "My lady, you’re formidable, I wouldn’t dare, no matter what!"
The couple laughed and joked for a while, and the worries and anxieties in Song Chongjin’s heart disappeared completely.
In the courtyard, Old Madam Ding and Old Granny Wu were still tidying up in the kitchen, hearing the laughter and chatter of the young couple from the side room. They exchanged knowing glances and smiled.
The harmonious and loving relationship of the master family brought happiness to the hearts of the servants as well.
Noticing the noise had quieted down, Old Granny Wu rembered the errand Xiao Wu ran earlier in the morning. The master family had left first, leaving them to tidy up. Xiao Wu had taken the opportunity to pull her aside and talked a lot.
He had stirred up her worries, telling her that while waiting on the Scholar Master, he’d heard so rumors. Due to the Scholar Master’s past act of saving soone, quite a few families with unmarried daughters were taking notice, and supposedly, it’s possible soone might co knocking in the coming days.
Though she knew her masters as a couple had a good relationship, and the Scholar Master didn’t seem the type to be flirtatious, especially in this period of mourning, those people were certainly banking on a missed opportunity.
But then, how many good n are there in this world? Even farrs in the countryside, after a bountiful harvest, think of taking a concubine.
This Scholar Master, handso and now a Scholar, already married, that could be let go.
But in the future, when he becos a Graduate and an official, there are lots of shaless people willing to send their daughters off to be a concubine. Not to ntion far, even in Jing County, which official doesn’t have multiple wives?
From what she knew of the Scholar’s Lady, she seed like soone with a strong personality, and by then...
Old Granny Wu dared not continue the thought, contemplating whether to find a chance to remind the family’s Matriarch or to speak directly to the Scholar’s Lady.
Old Madam Ding noticed her distracted state and gave her a little push, "What’s wrong with you? I noticed sothing on your mind since you got back. Did you encounter sothing?"
Old Granny Wu hesitated for a mont, then leaned over and quietly shared her worries with Old Madam Ding.
Upon hearing this, Old Madam Ding slowed down her tidying, finally sighed, "That’s just how the world is. But from what I see, our Scholar’s Lady is quite capable, and the Scholar Master seems to have so fear of her, not to ntion our Matriarch, she’s not one to be trifled with."
"If our Scholar Master does get any crooked ideas, I think before the Scholar’s Lady even lifts a hand, our Matriarch would be the first not to spare him!"
Saying this, Old Madam Ding and Old Granny Wu exchanged looks, recalling Old Granny Zhang’s toughness, shuddered involuntarily.
anwhile, Song Chongjin, the subject of their talk, suddenly sneezed twice out of the blue.
Wang Yongzhu was startled, thinking he might have caught a cold, and imdiately asked Old Granny Ding to prepare a bowl of ginger soup.
Even Old Granny Zhang was alard, and as the mother and daughter watched Song Chongjin drink down the ginger soup, soone knocked on the courtyard door.
Opening the door, they saw a stranger dressed as a servant, "Excuse , is this the house of Scholar Song?"
Old Granny Wu, who opened the door, looked him up and down, asking warily, "And you are?"
The man gave a smile, "I’m from the carriage station, and a certain Yang Zongbao asked to deliver sothing, along with a ssage."
Old Granny Wu didn’t know who Yang Zongbao was, but Wang Yongzhu’s sharp ears caught it, and she called out, "Aunt Wu, let the person in!"
The man entered the courtyard and bowed dutifully.
Wang Yongzhu couldn’t help but ask, "Was it Yang Zongbao who sent you with a ssage?"
The man nodded, "Master Yang is already at the pier. He asked to bring the luggage back first, as he still needs to oversee the goods on the ship. Once everything is unloaded, he’ll be back! He’s worried the Scholar Master, the lady, and the Matriarch might be anxious, so he sent ahead to inform you."
Upon hearing that Yang Zongbao was indeed returning, Wang Yongzhu was both surprised and delighted, "Mother, Mother—Uncle’s coming back!"
Old Granny Zhang, who was originally in the room, upon hearing Wang Yongzhu’s words, rushed to the door, even before putting on her shoes properly, "Your uncle’s coming back? At least he’s sensible enough to make it back in ti for the Bathing Festival!"
She then hurriedly ordered Old Granny Wu and Gu Yu, "Quickly, tidy up a room—"
Old Granny Wu, Old Madam Ding, and Gu Yu all heard that the uncle was coming back, and hurried to assist.
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