mtlumby2d Chapter 333 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 47
Chapter 333 Do You Know? Lin Yitang 47
The sound of hooves stopped, and Sheng Hualan got off the carriage. Her father hadn't finished his business yet, so he went to see his wife first.
Wang Ruofu held Sheng Hualan's hand, her face full of heartache. When she returned to the Sheng family before, Hualan told her about her experience at the Earl Zhongqin's mansion. Wang Ruofu regretted marrying her eldest daughter into the Marquis's mansion.
The mother and daughter had a heart-to-heart talk, and then Wang Ruofu noticed that it was getting late.
"Grandma He is with my mother, and we shouldn't keep her waiting. Let's go and pay our respects to her as soon as possible."
Upon hearing her mother's words, Hualan took her mother's hand and stood up to go to Shou'an Hall.
As they walked through the corridor, before even entering Shou'an Hall, the two heard several people laughing, and faintly heard a man's voice. Hua Lan and her mother exchanged glances.
Upon entering the inner room of Shou'an Hall, Old Madam He and Old Madam Sheng were talking. Seeing the two of them arrive, Old Madam Sheng introduced He Hongwen to them. After a few words, Old Madam Sheng led Hualan downstairs to select satin.
Grandma He and Wang Ruofu went out with her, their purpose being to ensure Hua Lan's health, leaving Sheng Minglan and He Hongwen alone. Anyone with eyes could see that this was to allow the two to get to know each other.
On the other side, after examining Hua Lan, Old Madam He wrote a prescription. Old Madam Sheng still had feelings for Hua Lan, after all, Hua Lan had grown up in her care. However, with Madam Sheng still around, her feelings for Hua Lan weren't as deep.
"You must strictly follow the doctor's orders. Put aside the housekeeping business as soon as possible. That huge pit is not something you can solve."
Grandma Sheng instructed her, and Hua Lan, being the kind of person who doesn't know what's good for her, readily agreed.
“But Hua’er’s situation is already difficult. If she loses her power to manage the household…” Wang Ruofu didn’t want her daughter to lose her power to manage the household like she did.
Hua Lan glanced at her mother, then hesitated, as if she wanted to say something but couldn't.
Old Madam Sheng was very knowledgeable. She knew that the Yuan family would eventually be inherited by Yuan Wenchun. Hua Lan was just going to be in charge of the household now, and would end up with nothing.
“Mother, the Yuan family’s accounts have long been empty. I’ve been managing the household and have already filled a lot of the money with my own dowry.”
After saying this, Hua Lan felt wronged, and Wang Ruofu immediately became angry: "The Yuan family said it was such a wonderful marriage, that it was the Zhongqin Earl's Mansion, and that my son would become an earl in the future. Now they even want to scheme for my son's dowry."
Wang Ruofu was so aggressive, but luckily Old Madam Sheng stopped her, otherwise she would definitely have gone to the Earl Zhongqin's mansion and made a scene.
"In a few days, Madam Wu will be hosting a polo match. I heard that Princess Fushou will also be participating. It will be a good opportunity for my younger siblings to go out and play and broaden their horizons."
After comforting Wang Ruofu, Hua Lan changed the subject and mentioned Madam Wu's polo club.
Wang Ruofu felt uneasy and didn't say anything more to Old Madam Sheng. After leaving the courtyard, Wang Ruofu began to criticize Hua Lan.
Hua Lan was told that she should have secretly told her after leaving the courtyard, and that she could have brought Ru'er with her. But Sheng Mo Lan got the better deal.
"Today, Grandmother asked Old Madam He to treat me. This is for Xiao Liu's future. Just now, Grandmother asked Xiao Liu to meet the He family's children. If Xiao Liu finds a better husband, Grandmother will be happy."
Hua Lan then explained in detail how her grandmother had planned for her and had put Ming Lan in charge of managing the household. Otherwise, the power to manage the household would have fallen into Lin Qinshuang's hands long ago.
Wang Ruofu felt much better after being comforted by Hua Lan.
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On the day of the polo match, Zhao Huiyue got up early to prepare. Lin Yitang specifically instructed her not to be alone and to always have at least two palace maids with her.
“You are the only unmarried daughter of the official family. Some young men are opportunistic. If you are not careful and get set up, you will ruin your life.”
Although Lin Yitang disliked the idea of women being confined to the inner quarters and wanted to change their situation, it was a gradual process that could take up to a hundred years. Moreover, the government was still in charge, and any reforms would have to wait until Zhao Xu came to power and implemented them slowly.
"Mother, I understand. I brought Qingyun, Qingyu, Granny Lianyun, and Xiaoxizi with me. Xiaodezi will definitely be fine."