Chapter 721: 302 Counterattack
News about Yueyao calling off her engagent quickly spread, and everyone at Lian Mansion knew about it. Yuebing was sowhat stunned upon receiving the news.
Nanny Cui said, “Miss, are you worried about the Third Young Lady?”
Yuebing nodded. Regardless of whether the engagent was broken off by the other party or if it was initiated by oneself, calling off an engagent was quite detrintal for a lady.
Nanny Cui shook her head and said, “Miss, although it is widely rumored that the Third Young Lady is arrogant due to her talents, in reality, it is not the case. The Third Young Lady is soone with very proper intentions and is also very calculated. You don’t need to worry about the Third Young Lady. She is talented and beautiful, and she has the support of Ma’s Mansion, and she’s capable herself; she will not have a difficult life in the future. On the contrary, it is you, Miss, whose situation at Marquis Luyang’s residence remains unclear. Why has there been no movent until now?” Yueyao is clever, astute, and resourceful, a person who won’t suffer in silence. Such a person will not be at a disadvantage wherever they go. Right now, what she is worried about is Yuebing’s marriage. Yuebing has, after several years of grooming, grown into unparalleled beauty, but Lian Mansion isn’t very supportive, causing the Old Madam of Marquis Luyang’s residence to indefinitely delay a definitive answer.
Sitting on the bed, Yuebing asked, “Nanny, do you think Marquis Luyang’s residence could be having second thoughts too?” She was already sixteen that year, and if things dragged on any longer, she would beco an old maid. She didn’t have the sa courage as Yueyao.
Nanny Cui thought that Marquis Luyang’s residence must be hesitating about progressing with their visit due to the uproar caused by Yueyao and the Shen family, which is why they delayed. In fact, Nanny Cui was also very worried; the Old Madam of Marquis Luyang’s residence was from the Mu Family. Having irritated the Shen family, she didn’t know if the Old Madam would transfer her anger to their own Miss.
When Yuehuan heard that Yueyao had called off her engagent, she wasn’t surprised at all; she saw it coming.
Hong i said in disbelief, “The Third Young Lady actually took the initiative to call off the engagent with the Shen family? Although this matter was unexpected, the Shen family had already agreed to take the Third Young Lady as the principal wife, Miss Su as the equal wife, and even agreed to allow the Third Young Lady to bear a Legitimate Child before allowing Miss Su to marry into the family. I don’t understand why the Third Young Lady was so adamant about calling off the engagent?”
Now the rumors outside suggested that both the Shen family and the Su Family had made the greatest concessions, but it was Yueyao who was ignorant of what was good for her, insisting on calling off the engagent. The Shen family ultimately had no choice but to agree.
After learning the ins and outs, Yuehuan sneered, “What nonsense about letting Yueyao be the principal wife? What waiting for Yueyao to have a Legitimate Child before letting Su Yuzhen enter the house? These are just lies to deceive the public. Su Yuzhen is the Legitimate Granddaughter of the Pri Minister’s Mansion; with such an equal wife, could Yueyao possibly have good days in the Shen family? It’s outrageous that uncle still thinks highly of Shen Qian despite saving his life. One should definitely not marry into such an ungrateful family.”
Seeing this, Hong i didn’t say anything further. She was just gossiping about the Third Young Lady’s affairs. What she was worried about now was her own Miss’s marriage prospects. Her Miss was already fifteen, and there was no sign of an engagent yet. If this continued, it would miss the Blooming Apricot Period.
Although Yuehuan was a modern-minded person who thought even getting married at twenty was not too late, the current tis were ancient, not modern. If she really waited until twenty, she wouldn’t be able to marry into a good family. However, Yuehuan knew very well that she didn’t have much say in marriage affairs; the only person she could rely on was Maternal Aunt Su.
Over the past years, Yuehuan’s relationship with Maternal Aunt Su had been quite good. Although it was not as close as before, it was still a relationship of maternal kindness and filial piety, so Yuehuan had a very good life.
Hong Ling said, “I just hope the Second Young Lady can soon settle the engagent with Marquis Luyang’s residence.” They were the Personal Maids of Yuehuan; if Yuehuan married well, they, too, would have a good future. If she married badly, they would also suffer alongside her.
Yuehuan said softly, “I hope so!”
Yuehuan actually didn’t understand why Lian Dongfang was so determined to marry Yuebing to Marquis Luyang. That Marquis Luyang was an old man in his twenties, and most importantly, he already had a Legitimate Child and a Legitimate Daughter. Marrying over there would an becoming an instant stepmother; Yuebing, both in looks and talents, was too good for Marquis Luyang, and Yuehuan truly didn’t understand why Lian Dongfang would do this.
Thinking about Lian Dongfang’s precarious dealings, Yuehuan couldn’t help but worry incessantly. If Yuebing, as a Legitimate Daughter, could end up with such an engagent, as a daughter born of a concubine, she would certainly not fare better.
With this thought, Yuehuan felt uneasy, stood up, and said, “I’m going out for a walk.”
Xiang Wei ca in from outside, her expression not looking good. She entered the study room to find Yueyao and said, “Miss, there are rumors outside saying that the Miss is arrogant and disrespectful to elders. Not only that, but they have also dredged up the old accusation of the Miss being a ‘Jinx’.”
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