The beloved baby has a space

Chapter 647 Sister-in-law Hua Rou
"Is Brother Ayou being targeted?" Ayu was anxious. She couldn't get into the exam room and couldn't help.

If all else fails, she will have no choice but to go directly to the palace to see the Empress Dowager.

All she could think of was that if the children couldn't solve it, then she should ask an adult for help.

The quarry incident was something the children could handle, but now that it's an exam, she has to ask an adult for help.

Oh, it's okay, it's resolved.

"..." Ayu blinked. "Elf, were you kidding me just now?"

It's rare to see an elf joking around.

No, your fiancé is pretty amazing.

Just as Tuanzi was about to explain to Ayu in detail, someone came from the side.

She was dressed in riding attire, with her hair styled high, and was dressed as a man, but it was obvious that she was a woman.

"Your name is Ayu, right?" The woman casually handed the riding whip to the servant behind her, glanced at Ayu, and said expressionlessly, "I've heard of your name before."

Ayu: "Who are you?"

"Hua Rou, if I remember correctly, you should know my husband," Hua Rou said. "I hope I'm not mistaken."

Only then did Ayu realize that she was Murong Run's wife.

"So it's Sister-in-law Hua Rou, what a pleasure to meet you! I was traveling when you got married and couldn't congratulate you in person." Ayu originally wanted to take out a gift, but then felt it was really inappropriate here, so she smiled at Hua Rou and said, "Sister-in-law Hua Rou, I came in a hurry today and didn't bring a decent gift. I'll send an invitation to your Hua family when I get back, and you must accept it."

This move stunned Hua Rou: "You're giving me a gift?"

Looking at the little girl in front of her, Hua Rou felt a bit amused and exasperated. She had initially felt a little jealous.

She and Murong Run had only been married for two years. They had only met briefly at a banquet, and without much thought, they got married.

In the two years since their marriage, they could not be described as inseparable, but rather as respectful and courteous to each other.

Moreover, Murong Run lived in Baihua County for many years. He was reluctant to leave his parents and loved to go to Wanning City. The couple spent little time together, which inevitably led to some estrangement.

For over a month, my husband stayed in Wanning City because of the quarry incident, and I often heard him mention Ayu's name.

In particular, her father, General Hua, spoke highly of Ayu, and the two of them would even drink a large cup of wine when they got excited about the conversation.

Everyone says she is a rare good girl among women. Not only is she reliable in her work, but she is also very popular. If she were a boy, her future would be limitless.

As Hua Rou listened, she felt something was off. It wasn't that she was jealous of the woman her husband kept talking about, but rather their praise of this woman.

I've always been a free-spirited person, so why have I never heard them praise me like this?
She was also in a bad mood today. There was a general's residence in the capital city, and as a direct descendant of the general, she was allowed to enter.

Upon arriving at the drill ground, the instructor, for reasons unknown, insisted that a group of soldiers lift stones, saying that even an ordinary woman outside could lift that many, and they could not be cowards.

That wasn't all. As she rode her horse, she overheard several soldiers whispering, "Speaking of riding horses, it reminds me of Yuxiang-kun that day. She rode an exceptionally strong mountain goat and looked quite dashing!"

"Yes, she is truly beautiful inside and out. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been granted the title of Lady of the Township. This shows that our imperial family also favors her."

These words provoked Hua Rou to lash out with her riding whip in the air, making a loud crack that startled the soldiers nearby, who nearly dropped stones on their feet.

As a result, after leaving the Imperial Horse Ranch and bypassing a few main halls, intending to take a stroll in the small garden next to the Imperial Academy, I overheard two palace maids talking.

One of the palace maids said in a longing tone, "Yuxiang-jun is exceptionally beautiful. I have never seen a noble lady more beautiful than her! By the way, Yuxiang-jun is now working at the Astrology Department. She received a warm welcome from everyone there as soon as she arrived, and now she has become the commander of the Astrology Department."

“Then let’s visit the Astrology Bureau more often in the future. Even if nothing else, it’ll be good to absorb some of the good fortune that Lord Yuxiang brings. I’ve heard that Lord Yuxiang is very blessed; perhaps the Astrology Bureau will be established someday!” “Yes, yes, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Lord Yuxiang is a very kind person. I’m thinking of talking to the head steward of the Imperial Household Department about working here from now on. Anyway, we’re not from the Noble Palace—”

"Then I'll go with you—"

As they talked, the two walked away happily, clearly filled with anticipation for a bright and promising future.

Hua Rou listened intently, grinding her teeth in frustration.

Ah Yu! It's that Ah Yu again!
Why is this person still haunting us?!
Since she's in the Department of Astrology, I'll go and meet her.

So Hua Rou came over. She had thought she might not find him today, but she didn't expect to run into him on the way.

In fact, Hua Rou had never met A Yu before. She only heard about it from everyone's descriptions. After arriving here, she immediately spotted A Yu, who was rushing off somewhere.

Without needing any prompting from anyone, Hua Rou immediately recognized the person in front of her; it must be A Yu, whom everyone was praising.

She called out to the other person in a rather unfriendly tone, and only after calming down did she realize that the little girl was indeed excessively small.

I thought that by the time I came to the temple, I would at least be of marriageable age, but I never expected that the little sister Ah Yu that my husband mentioned would really just be a little girl.

She looked no more than eleven or twelve years old. Even dressed in the attire of a village lord, she couldn't appear mature.

For so many days, my mother has been upset over such a young girl. Isn't that just making herself unhappy?
Moreover, this little girl was extremely polite; she offered to give her a gift as soon as she met her and even remembered her name.

"Oh no!" Hua Rou thought to herself, "What have I done!"

"Sister-in-law Hua Rou?" A Yu waved her finger in front of Hua Rou. "Sister-in-law Hua Rou, what's wrong?"

"Oh, it's nothing. I just suddenly thought of something that made me unhappy, so I won't tell you. Are you in a hurry to go home?" Hua Rou coughed lightly, putting aside the awkward thoughts in her mind. Then she cracked her whip and said to A Yu, "The carriages outside are too slow. It might be dark by the time I get you home. Where do you live? I'll ride a horse to take you. I have a second-class steed. As long as we don't leave Wanning City, I'll get you there quickly."

"No need, my family has prepared a carriage for me. We live on Sansi Street, which is not far. It's just outside the capital city."

Sansi Street and the Imperial City are separated only by a moat; they are very close.

"Then I'll be going now, goodbye Sister-in-law Hua Rou." Ayu thought for a moment, then took a piece of pastry from the plate, wrapped it in a new handkerchief, and hurriedly placed it in Hua Rou's palm. "Sister-in-law, try it. This was made by Sister Tangyuan. It's very delicious. Are you also on duty in the capital? I'll bring you more delicious food next time."

She was currently worried about Qin Huai and didn't have much time for idle chatter.

Before Hua Rou could react, A Yu launched into a rapid-fire speech, and the young girl hurriedly left with her maid.

It was as if someone was chasing us from behind.

Hua Rou looked down at the pastry in her palm and couldn't help but smile.

No wonder her husband always praises her, saying she's such a sweet-hearted little thing.

"Miss, Miss, what are you doing here? I've been looking for you!" Hua Rou's personal maid rushed over, panting for a while before saying, "It's terrible! Young Master has been caught cheating on the imperial examination and is going to jail!"

Hua Rou was shocked: "What? How could my cousin cheat?"

"I heard he brought cheat sheets. Just as he was about to look at them, the inspectors arrived. He hurriedly threw them into the examination room across the way, but they were immediately thrown back at him. The inspecting officer saw everything clearly!"

Who's on the other side?

"I heard he's the top scholar in this year's provincial examination in Wanning City." The maid thought for a moment and tried hard to recall a name. "It seems to be Qin Huai. Oh, right, he's the newly appointed fiancé of the Jade Township Lady."

"Cough cough cough cough!" The pastry that Hua Rou had just taken a bite of got stuck in her throat.

(End of this chapter)