Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent! Chapter 1337: 1337 Shangguan Jia

Chapter 1337: Chapter 1337 Shangguan Jia

Yu Yi found the young lady across from her truly charming as she smiled; her every grin and giggle seed particularly spirited. When the young lady’s smile faded, she nodded her head and turned to leave.

Yu Wen, puzzled, asked softly, “Who is she?”

During the last two years, her mother took her along to every invite, and among the legitimate daughters from notable families in the capital, she wouldn’t claim to know them all, but she recognized most. She hadn’t seen this young lady before!

Yu Yi was also puzzled; she had attended more gatherings in these two years, and as for Yu Die, she attended even fewer.

Qi Rao knew her, stepping forward, “Shangguan Jia.”

Miss Shangguan turned around, “Just a laugh from , you wouldn’t hold a grudge for that, would you?”

Qi Rao stood tall and straight, “I just haven’t seen you in two years and wanted to talk.”

Holding a fan to block the sunlight, Shangguan Jia replied, “Still no,” and turned away without a hint of hesitation.

Yu Wen’s eyes sparkled even more; such a straightforward refusal, and so elegantly done. This young lady was indeed likable!

Upon hearing the na, Yu Yi now knew who she was. In the capital, only the Shangguan family was referred to so formally. Her grandmother had ntioned that the Shangguan family had the highest chance of producing a Crown Princess Consort.

The Empress had not actually left the garden, but had gone up to a terrace with a telescope in hand, capable of observing the activities in the garden.

Sweeping her gaze over her niece, the Empress’s expression was indifferent. Seeing Qi Rao, mockery flickered in the Empress’s eyes, and finally resting on Shangguan Jia, her smile deepened.

Putting down the telescope, the Empress suddenly said, “Consort Ran, your niece is pregnant again.”

Ran Yan was unclear why the Empress ntioned her niece but quickly responded, “Yes, this child is blessed.”

The Empress softly said, “Not just blessed, envied by many.”

Ran Yan remained silent; she envied it too, but everyone has their own fate.

The Empress didn’t ntion this out of the blue. The males of the Zhou family were all decent; soone approached her wanting to arrange a marriage; the eldest son of the Zhou family’s second wife was yet to be betrothed.

Marrying into the Zhou family was a favorable match, but alas, not everyone could marry into the Zhou family.

Two days later, Zhulan received an invitation from the Empress to enter the palace, feeling quite puzzled as she was the only one invited this ti.

Zhulan could only speculate about her granddaughters, yet it seed off. The granddaughters had ntioned no accidents, so why was she summoned two days later?

Zhulan followed the palace maid to the pavilion; there was a breeze today, making it very comfortable.

The Empress sat inside the pavilion, staring at the cloudless sky, seemingly seeing sothing in it.

After Zhulan paid her respects, the Empress ca back to her senses, “Madam is here, please have a seat.”

After sitting down, Zhulan asked, “Is everything well with Your Majesty recently?”

The Empress smiled tenderly, “Yes, recently everything has been quite well in this palace.”

The selection for the Crown Princess Consort had been finalized, just waiting for the decree to be issued, and recent matters had proceeded smoothly.

Zhulan smiled as she took the tea served by the palace maid; the herbal tea was refreshing.

The Empress was not one to beat around the bush, “In earlier years, the Emperor’s father conquered the land, and there were many who were born and faced death with him. So retired while the Emperor’s father was still in power; both the Emperor and the Retired Emperor have always been grateful to them.”

Zhulan was completely confused, wondering how this was related to Zhou Shuren’s family, but soon, Zhulan understood.

The Empress continued, “The Shang family has a daughter, fourteen years old this year, who is very filial. From a young age, she accompanied old Mrs. Shang back to their hotown, and only returned to the capital early this year due to marital arrangents.”

Zhulan’s smile remained unchanged, “Such filial piety is rare.”

The Empress nodded, “The old lady returned to the capital with her granddaughter. A few days ago, when I t the old lady, she ntioned you, saying that you know how to educate children, and wanted to discuss parenting with you.”

Zhulan understood, it must be that the old lady ntioned the Zhou family, and they happened to have a suitable young man. With no complicated affairs, it was because the grandma loved her granddaughter dearly that she visited the Empress.

Zhulan responded, “For the old lady to raise such a filial granddaughter, I would also like to et and exchange ideas.”

The Empress did not ntion marriage arrangents; when she agreed to introduce them, she wasn’t favoring anyone in particular. If she were to show favor, Zhou Shuren’s family would be the ones she’d support.

Upon leaving the palace, Zhulan instructed her people to inquire about the Shang family, which was easy to investigate. Just as Zhou Shuren entered the capital, old Mr. Shang had retired. The old man is long-lived and is still alive.

Old Mr. Shang only has two sons, both residing in the capital, and it is the eldest son’s second daughter whose marriage is being arranged.

Old Mr. Shang was one of the first to follow the Retired Emperor, enjoying a significant favor in front of the Retired Emperor, which is also why the Empress was willing to speak up.

Zhao heard the news her mother had inquired and asked, “Mom, is Ming Rui’s marital arrangent set then?”

Zhulan replied, “No, indeed, if we really discuss it, our family even has relations with the royal family. Today, the Empress didn’t ntion Ming Rui. The royal family only intends to introduce the two families; the rest is out of their hands.”

Upon hearing this, Zhao laughed, “Then how should we et?”

Zhulan said, “We just need to wait for the Shang family’s invitation.”

If there was no agreent, she definitely wouldn’t go; usually, Lady Li would visit, but now that they had an understanding, she wanted to go in person.

At the Shang family, the old lady sent away the palace maid and said to her granddaughter Shang Qing, “Grandma really went all out for you.”

Shang Qing’s cheeks turned slightly red, “Grandma.”

The old lady, chuckling contently, said, “For Qing’er’s future, everything is worth it.”

Shang Qing threw herself into her grandmother’s embrace, eyes slightly red, “Grandma is the best.”

The old lady regretted, oh how she regretted. She regretted having agreed to let her son take Shang Qing away years ago. After years away from her parents, her affection is now solely poured onto her youngest granddaughter, the legitimate younger sister.

But without Shang Qing, they themselves would have been lonely in their hotown. Concerned for her granddaughter’s matrimonial matters, she insisted on returning to the capital, all for the sake of her granddaughter’s marriage.

“Grandma, younger sister.”

Old Mrs. Shang patted Shang Qing on the back. Shang Qing sat up straight as Shang Ying had entered.

Old Mrs. Shang smiled, “Ying’er has co.”

Shang Ying glanced at Shang Qing’s sitting position, subconsciously bit her lower lip. She was the second daughter of the second wife, also a second daughter like Shang Qing, but without her grandmother’s protection, she had to rely on herself. She was a few months older than Shang Qing; why wasn’t it her who went with her grandmother, completely forgetting that when she learned they were returning to their hotown, she had hidden herself.

Shang Qing disliked this third sister; on the second day she returned to the capital, she dragged her out shopping, causing her to spend two months’ worth of allowance. If not for the habit of carrying extra silver, she would have been humiliated then.

At the main gate of the Ministry of Revenue, Zhou Shuren stepped out and saw Chang Yi waiting by the carriage. Zhou Shuren quickened his steps, his tone joyful, “I said you didn’t need to pick up, why did you still co?”

Chang Yi enjoyed the feeling of picking up his father, “Father has been away for many years, let your son show so filial piety.”

Zhou Shuren gestured to get on the carriage, once inside, Zhou Shuren said, “There aren’t many days left of the holiday, and your wife has it tough too; you should spend more ti with Zhao.”