After Niu Yangchao’s first seven days had passed, Maternal Aunt Liu found out that her son had died. That night, she hanged herself.
Upon hearing the news, Lord Niu spat a mouthful of blood and then fell into a coma. Niu Yanghui took leave to stay at ho and care for the illness.
Xiang Wei told Yueyao about all of this: "He brought it upon himself." Those who favor concubines over their wives never et a good end.
Listening to Xiang Wei’s bitter words, Yueyao chuckled, "Luckily, I know you haven’t been married; otherwise, I’d think you’ve suffered this kind of misery yourself!"
Xiang Wei dismissed her, saying: "I just can’t stand such n. They say won are vicious, but if n could wholeheartedly treat their wives, who would ever willingly stain their hands with blood!" No woman is born wicked; it is the environnt that forces them to be so.
Yueyao cautiously probed, "In the past, it was because of your poor health that I never ntioned your marriage. Now that you’re well, shouldn’t you find soone?"
Xiang Wei scoffed, "Without a man, I can still live perfectly well." Once married, there would be no freedom at all. Just look at Yueyao; since getting married, she doesn’t have ti for herself. Most of her ti revolves around chores and her husband. Once she has children, Yueyao might not have ti to paint anymore. Won spend all their ti on household duties, husbands, and children, leaving no ti to refine their skills, which is why it’s rare for won to gain fa in this world.
Yueyao had no wish to delve into such deep topics with Xiang Wei. Naturally, it was mainly because Yueyao lacked the eloquence of Xiang Wei and often found herself at a loss for words. After several experiences, Yueyao no longer sought frustration.
Xi Juan walked in and said, "Miss, Madam Zhuang has arrived."
Watching the flushed Xi Juan, Xiang Wei laughed, "Miss, you should also worry about Xi Juan and Xi Yu’s marriages." Xi Yu and Xi Juan were about the sa age as Yueyao; usually, personal maids would marry around the age of twenty, though getting engaged earlier wouldn’t be an issue.
Xi Juan, embarrassed by the comnt, blushed deeply, "Sister Xiang Wei, you’re teasing again." With that, she quickly ran out.
Xiang Wei laughed heartily.
Zhuang Ruolan ca to see Yueyao to discuss arranging a match for Tingzheng.
Yueyao had already hired craftsn to renovate the bridal chamber for Tingzheng’s marriage, ensuring it would be finished before the year’s end. She had also spread the word that she had prepared money for Tingzheng’s marriage. Now, with Tingzheng holding the Juren title, many were interested in him. Yueyao had been to several social events, and a few had approached her with proposals; however, Yueyao turned them down, citing Tingzheng’s young age as the reason. After a few tis, people considered Yueyao’s standards too high, so no one ntioned Tingzheng’s marriage to her recently.
Yueyao wasn’t worried; it was okay for boys to marry later. As long as he earned his title, with an official position in the future, he wouldn’t have trouble marrying a good girl.
The girl Zhuang Ruolan ntioned to Yueyao was the niece from the maternal family of Lady Zhang, the Wife of the Crown Prince of the Duke of Lu. Zhuang Ruolan smiled and said, "Yueyao, Ninth Miss of the Zhang family is not only elegant and composed with a good temperant, but she also excels in needlework and culinary skills. Yueyao, if she weren’t good, even if my aunt asked, I wouldn’t agree." Previously, several people had asked her to probe Yueyao’s opinion, but she politely refused them all. This ti, she truly thought highly of Ninth Miss of the Zhang family.
Before Elder Zhang from the Zhang family retired, he held the position of Second Rank. Now, three of his four sons are serving in the military. Among them, Third Old Master Zhang holds the position of Third Rank Commander. The Ninth Miss Zhuang Ruolan ntioned is the daughter of the Third Old Master Zhang, though he does not currently reside in the Capital City, as he holds a post locally. This ti, it was the Third Lady of the Zhang family who took an interest in Tingzheng.
The first requirent for the sister-in-law Yueyao sought was that the girl had to be a Legitimate Daughter; daughters born of a concubine were not considered. It’s not that Yueyao looked down on them, but the education they received was limited, and they couldn’t compare with Legitimate Daughters who were the focus of family nurturing.
Yueyao was a bit curious, "When did Third Lady Zhang et Tingzheng?" Yueyao was sowhat tempted; Tingzheng had no parents to rely on and no brothers for support, so his conditions weren’t particularly favorable. But the Zhang family was different; coming from a military aristocratic family with many young mbers who could provide support in the future. If Ninth Miss of the Zhang family was indeed as good as Zhuang Ruolan described, it wouldn’t be a bad match.
Zhuang Ruolan laughed, "Third Lady Zhang hasn’t t Tingzheng, but she has heard her sister ntion him several tis." Third Lady Zhang’s brother-in-law holds a position in the Primus Battalion, and he praised Tingzheng highly. Indirectly, Third Lady Zhang heard about him several tis.
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