After the replacement marriage, I was forced to fight at home

"Second Madam, Wu'er brought back a message saying that Aunt Huan said there's a long way to go." Chuan'er said softly.

Meng Wan nodded after drinking the medicine. She really didn't expect that Aunt Huan would have such scheming and vision.

The plan against Chuntao was actually revealed to her by Aunt Huan, who said that Aunt Huan accidentally heard Xie Fen and Chu Er discussing it. Xie Fen had always been upset about what Zhou Yingning had done to Hong Ge, and Hu had set up a trick on Xie Fen in the account book during the New Year, which made Xie Fen feel very upset.

However, Xie Fen's target was not Chun Tao, but Aunt Huan herself. Ever since Xie Fen started to send her small gifts every now and then, Aunt Huan became alert. It was not until Wu Er got accurate information that the maidservant next to Xie Fen got along very well with Zhou Yingning's cat-holding maidservant that Aunt Huan became concerned.

Waiting for Wu'er to bring this news to Meng Wan, Meng Wan analyzed it and thought of Xie Fen's idea. So, she led Chuntao to Liufangwu, and Aunt Huan also showed her favored side in front of Chuntao at the right time, and gave Chuntao the good things she got from time to time. After a few times, Chuntao and Aunt Huan became closer and closer, and she got more and more things.

The handkerchief and purse that day were deliberately given to Chuntao by Aunt Huan after she received Meng Wan's letter. The reason was simple: Meng Wan asked someone to find out that Xie Fen had smeared medicine on the two items that could excite cats.

The cat girl was bribed by Xie Fen, and she was trained a few days in advance to actively attack anything that was smeared with the medicine. Just like that, Xie Fen didn't think that Zhou Yingning would bump into her with the cat, after all, she couldn't arrange Zhou Yingning's schedule. She just wanted the cat to get into trouble. No matter what, it was Zhou Yingning's, and if Aunt Huan really had an accident, Zhou Yingning couldn't get away from it.

I just didn’t expect that it was such a coincidence that Zhou Yingning actually came to my door on her own initiative.

"Tell Aunt Huan that I've remembered this favor and will repay her someday." Meng Wan stood up and walked back and forth in the room.

"Second Madam, what kind of housekeeper power do you think the princess will give you?"

Meng Wan recalled the day when Zhou Yingrong came to see her. Zhou Yingrong's belly was already noticeable, but she didn't walk in a clumsy manner, which made Xu Cheng, who was following behind her, very nervous.

After they entered the house, Xu Cheng kept complaining to her, saying that she was too excited when talking to the prince, and it would be bad if it affected the baby in her belly.

Zhou Yingrong said unhappily, "That's not talking, that's negotiating. Have you ever seen anyone who is calm and peaceful during a negotiation? If I speak softly and gently, even if we talk until tomorrow morning, my father will not agree to let my sister-in-law manage the household."

Meng Wan looked up at Zhou Yu in surprise. Zhou Yu nodded with a smile and kept flattering Zhou Yingrong.

"It won't be an easy job, but it doesn't matter. Everything is done step by step. Even if it's a trivial job, as long as we work hard, we will achieve the desired results."

Chuan'er said as she put away the medicine bowls, "He Wen has blocked my way twice. Please ask me to intercede with Second Madam and let her come back."

Meng Wan sat at the desk, fiddling with the ten account books of Wang's dowry. She really didn't expect that Wang's dowry was so much, including antiques, calligraphy and paintings, gold and silver jewelry, precious ornaments, and so many other things. If these things were piled in front of her, it would be a mobile museum, not to mention so much cash, shops, and farms.

From this account book, it can be seen that there is no need to think about cash, as Hu had already taken it for herself in the image of Zhou Yu's prodigal son. Although the precious items she took out were all erased from the account book, Meng Wan thought that Hu would not be willing to give them up. Many of those things were one-of-a-kind, not even in the imperial palace. Hu must have hidden them somewhere, either as a dowry for Zhou Yingning or as a betrothal gift for Zhou Zheng. After all, the Hu family is a small family. When the two of them discuss marriage in the future, even if Zhou Yiheng takes out more, it will not be as glorious as the few items from Wang.

As for excuses, she believed that Hu had thought of them all, just like the painting in Hu Yukun's study, which clearly turned Wang's things into hers, and Zhou Yu couldn't ask for them.

As for the shop and the farm, although they were still there, they must have been empty shells. Even if they were not empty shells, they had been taken advantage of by the farm heads and shopkeepers who were replaced by Hu. Especially since Wang's dowry was about to be returned to the second wife, it was impossible for Hu not to make some moves. Therefore, when it fell into their hands, it was a blessing that they did not lose money.

"I don't know when Brother Wu and Cai'er will come back." Meng Wan sighed after flipping through two books.

Zhou Yu said that after Wu Hen came back, they would go and see if they could find the people who used to be in charge of Wang's farm and shop. If they were willing to come back, they would take over. If there was really no one, Gu He would have to work harder.

"It's been more than a month, it should be soon. Cai'er, this girl, really had some fun this time, and she got what she wanted." Chuan'er said with a smile.

"Oh? How do you say this?"

"Didn't Second Madam notice?"

"What did you see?" Meng Wan stopped his hand as he was about to take the third book and asked.

"I am just guessing. A while ago, I told Second Madam that something was wrong with Cai'er. She went to the outer courtyard so often, and every time she went, she had to change her clothes and comb her hair again. After the New Year, she even had to reapply her lip balm."

Meng Wan thought about it, and his eyes lit up, "Could this girl have someone she likes?"

"That's what I thought, too."

"Is it Mingfu or Mingxi? Ask the Second Master later if they are engaged. Probably not, I haven't heard him mention it. Mingfu is not suitable, but he likes to talk. Mingxi likes to talk less, so just let Cai'er talk."

"I think it's not them."

"Ah? There are only two of them in the outer courtyard, who could it be? Oh, could it be Brother Wu?" Meng Wan stood up with a cry.

Chuan'er nodded, "I think so too. Second Madam, think carefully. Cai'er always looked shy when she talked about Brother Wu. She was not happy to send Madam Fan off this time, but when she heard that she was going with Brother Wu, she was immediately happy. She brought seven or eight sets of clothes with her."

Meng Wan walked back and forth, thinking about the feasibility of this matter if it was true. According to Zhou Yu, Wu Hen is not young anymore, but he has not been heard of discussing marriage or looking for a partner for so many years. It seems that his own reasons play a big role. Wu Hen is different from Mingfu and Mingxi. His marriage, let alone Zhou Yu, even Uncle Qi cannot make the decision.

Wu Hen obviously doesn't want to get married. This is not easy to deal with. Should Zhou Yu find out what Wu Hen means? Maybe Wu Hen will have different feelings for Cai'er? I'm afraid Wu Hen doesn't want to get married. Cai'er is too enthusiastic. That girl looks careless, but she is actually very thoughtful.

"Let's wait for Cai'er to come back this time. I will always make plans for her. And you, if you have any ideas, just tell me. Don't be embarrassed."

Chuan'er blushed, "Cai'er, why did Second Madam bring me up? I don't want to get married. I just want to stay with Second Madam for the rest of my life."

"Even if you get married, you can stay with me for the rest of your life. Dongmei was engaged to her a long time ago, and she will be allowed to go back and get married next year. Caiyun is also engaged, and she will be released in a few years. Shanling and Caixia are still young, so don't rush. What I mean is that you'd better choose someone close to Second Master, and don't marry back to the Meng family, or I won't agree."

"Oh, Second Madam is getting further and further away. I am not in a hurry. I hope Second Madam can gain a firm foothold in the palace."

"That's right. Even if you want to get married right now, I won't agree." Meng Wan walked up to Chuan'er and held her hand. "It's just that good men are hard to come by, so just go and look for them without worry. If there is a good one, we can decide on it early. It doesn't matter if it's from our second house. If it's from other houses, as long as the person is good, it's fine. Let Song Zhu's family and Kong Mama find out the details. I think since you are the most capable person around me, they will definitely look up to you. After you get married, you can come back and be a housekeeper for me. Wouldn't it be better?"

Chuan'er blushed, "Yes, I understand. If you really want to argue, please ask Second Madam to make the decision first."

Caixia came into the room with a gold-sprinkled visiting card in her hand.

"What did you say? Princess Rui is coming to the palace?" Meng Wan took the invitation and found that it was indeed signed by the Palace of Rui.

"Yes, it was just delivered by the doorman. They said it was sent by the maid from Prince Rui's Palace, and they are waiting for a reply now." Caixia said.

"Chuan'er, go and tell the maid that I'm available anytime, depending on Princess Rui's schedule."

Meng Qi was coming. As far as she knew, Meng Qi had been married to Prince Rui for so long, and except for returning to the Huainan Marquis' Mansion and visiting the homes of those princes, Meng Qi had never been to other homes in the capital. She was coming to see her under the pretext of having a miscarriage, and she must have something to tell her.