Yueyao accompanied Mr. Yu Shan for lunch before returning.
Xiang Wei looked at the disappointnt on Yueyao’s face and smiled, "The scenery of Jiangnan is picturesque. In due ti, I will accompany you to live in Jiangnan for a while. Jiangnan is brimming with talented individuals, and the literary atmosphere is vibrant. It would indeed be a great pity if you could not visit Jiangnan at least once."
Yueyao gave a slight smile. The Jiangnan in her mory was indeed beautiful, and so of her best mories were also in Jiangnan.
Seeing Yueyao’s smile, Xiang Wei rembered that Yueyao grew up in Jiangnan and hurriedly changed the subject, "Miss, I think Mr. Yu Shan is very right, what do you think?"
Yueyao looked at Xiang Wei with annoyance, "What do you think I should think? Rest assured, I won’t end up staying at ho as an old maid."
Xiang Wei burst into laughter. The lady’s words ant she was truly beginning to agree to marry, "Miss, I have a list of candidates. When the ti cos, we shall select carefully."
Yueyao wanted to roll her eyes at Xiang Wei, but as a lady, she wouldn’t do such an indecorous act, "Do you think this is like a Princess selecting a Prince Consort? And a list of bachelors at that."
Yueyao was accustod to taking a nap after noonti, and as the hour approached, she grew sleepy and leaned against the carriage wall, closing her eyes. Hearing a vendor outside, Xiang Wei quickly lifted the carriage curtain and said, "Go buy so pea cakes." Xiang Wei loved gourt food and always bought various snacks whenever she went out.
Just as Xiang Wei was about to let the curtain fall, she noticed a group of people leaving the restaurant in the distance. A flash of murderous intent appeared in her eyes, and before they could react, she let the curtain drop. However, she remained on guard, picking up so prepared items and placing them on her person.
The followers by Zhou Shu’s side were no strangers to killing, having taken many lives, so they were sensitive to murderous intent. Although Xiang Wei let the curtain fall too quickly for them to spot any suspicious individuals, the incident made everyone more alert.
They returned to Ma’s Mansion without incident. Xiang Wei breathed a sigh of relief, realizing the need to recruit so more skilled people for protection. Even in the Capital City, she did not feel safe.
As Yueyao got off the carriage and was not yet at Begonia Garden, she heard the maids report that Mingzhu had co and was waiting for her there.
Hearing this, Yueyao hurried back to Begonia Garden. Upon seeing Mingzhu, Yueyao scolded, "If you need , send soone to inform , and I would naturally co to you. A grown person like you, not taking care of yourself at all, wandering around everywhere while pregnant."
Mingzhu appeared not to be aware of Yueyao’s scolding as she asked anxiously, "Yueyao, I heard from my sister-in-law that my father wants to take you as his adopted daughter? Yueyao, is it true?"
Yueyao nodded, "Yes, it’s true. What about it?"
Mingzhu shook Yueyao, "What do you an, what about it? Such a significant matter and you didn’t inform in advance, yet you have the nerve to ask what about it? Is this how you act?" Mingzhu was taken aback when she heard the news from Marquis’ household.
Yueyao, smiling, wrapped her arms around Mingzhu’s waist, though she was careful with her strength, "Didn’t you always say you wanted to be your sister? Now it’s official. Are you unhappy about it?"
Mingzhu laughed upon hearing this, "You’re surely taking advantage of . Alright, I won’t settle the score with you now. But tell , why did you agree to my father’s proposal?" Niu Yanghui, upon hearing the rumors outside, forbade anyone in Niu Mansion from telling Mingzhu for fear she would be enraged. Bai Yi also understood the importance of discretion, silencing the old nanny and maids around her, which is why Mingzhu had not heard any of the rumors.
Yueyao assisted Mingzhu into the room, "Being the sister of the Marquis Jingning, my future marriage prospects would go smoother, don’t you think?"
Mingzhu certainly didn’t buy Yueyao’s feint, "I know you too well to think you would agree to beco my father’s adopted daughter for no reason. Yueyao, tell what’s going on. The less you say, the more worried I beco." Mingzhu certainly ant no disrespect to her father, for if it were soone else becoming her father’s adopted daughter, they would probably be thrilled, but not Yueyao. Mingzhu knew just how proud Yueyao was, so upon hearing the news, she sensed that sothing must have gone wrong.
Yueyao pondered for a mont, knowing the tendency of pregnant won to worry unnecessarily, "It’s best to clarify things, or you’ll keep fixating on this issue. Everyone, please leave us."
Mingzhu held onto Yueyao’s hand, insisting, "What exactly happened? Tell quickly." If her suspicions were correct, sothing serious must have occurred.
Yueyao chuckled, "It’s nothing much, just rumors that soone coveted my beauty and abducted . Now the whole Capital City is abuzz with it."
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