Noble Lady

soon.

Suying explained the whereabouts of Mother Xu, and briefly communicated with Fan Wenxuan about the next steps, then returned to the Marquis' Mansion to report.

After she finished telling him what happened in court and her conversation with Fan Wenxuan, Xue Chenyu happily let Yuzhu leave.

Su Ying naturally thanked him profusely and left with the silver in her hands, feeling very happy.

"Miss, why are you helping such an insignificant and irrelevant person?" Yuzhu asked in confusion.

She knew that the girl had a kind heart, but the Marquis' Mansion was in trouble at that time. The girl should be busy worrying about the Marquis's affairs, so how could she spare the time to help some unimportant people?

"Although I have never met her, she is not an unrelated person." Xue Chenyu said with a smile.

"The Fan family member who serves as the principal of Yuelu Academy married his illegitimate daughter to Sun Ping'an, probably just to do a favor for the Marquisate. Do you understand the meaning behind this?"

Yuzhu wasn't stupid. She immediately understood what Xue Chenyu had said. "I understand. That Shanzhang Fan wanted to curry favor with the Marquis' Mansion, but he didn't want to gamble too much on Sun Ping'an."

"His intention in marrying a concubine's daughter was to gain some benefits if Sun Ping'an became successful and maintained a long-lasting relationship with the Marquis' Mansion."

"But if Sun Ping'an doesn't do well, or is disliked by the Marquis's Mansion, the one he marries will only be a concubine's daughter, and it won't have much impact on him."

Xue Chenyu nodded and said, "He also wants to deal with Sun Ping'an, but he's not sure about the Marquis's attitude, so he's been waiting and watching. This time, Fan Wenxuan's visit to the capital is actually a test of the Marquis's Mansion by that Shanzhang Fan."

Originally, this little trick of Fan Shanzhang was insignificant.

But she recently received some other news. Before entering Beijing, that bastard Sun Ping'an actually contacted her second uncle who had gone to the border to live a dissolute life in order to fulfill his dream of becoming a general.

Although I don't know what he wants to do.

But as a scheming villain, he would never do something meaningless.

It is better to take precautions early than to be safe.

"Miss, the Marquis' Mansion is really under attack from all sides now." Yuzhu couldn't help but sigh.

Xue Chenyu pinched her face and said, "It's a heavy burden, and the road ahead is long. The most difficult thing in this world is to have both. When mother earned this family fortune, it was destined to be envied by others, and it was also destined to have ups and downs."

Yuzhu nodded.

As they were talking, Xue Luoyan, wearing a pink dress, came skipping in from outside.

"Sister, I'm back."

"Come here." Xue Chenyu waved at her.

Yuzhu had already handed over a handkerchief. Xue Chenyu took it and wiped her sister's hands inside and out before handing her the pastries on the table.

"Did you go to Prince Cheng's Mansion today?"

Xue Luoyan was chewing a piece of soft milk cake and had no time to speak. She just shook her head.

"Didn't you say that it was Princess An Ning who asked you to come over?" Xue Chenyu said, looking at Yuyan behind her.

Yu Yan quickly said, "To answer the eldest lady, it was indeed Princess An Ning who was looking for the second young lady today, but later we met Princess Tao Tao on the road. She insisted on going to the Jinyi Pavilion, so she took the second young lady and the princess with her."

Xue Luoyan swallowed the milk cake only after Yuyan finished speaking. She pouted unhappily and said, "Sister Taotao went to Jinyi Pavilion and refused to leave. We had to cancel our plan to go to Xunwei Tower for dinner."

"We asked them to deliver the food to Jinyi Pavilion, but they said they were short-staffed and refused to do so. We even offered to pack it in lunch boxes to take away, but they refused and insisted that we eat it ourselves. It really pissed me off."

After Xue Luoyan finished speaking, she put her hands on her hips.

"Then sister can help you vent your anger another day, okay? You are tired today, go back and rest."

At this point, Xue Luoyan couldn't help but mutter, "Accompanying them to select materials and patterns is much more tiring than practicing with a gun for a whole day. I really don't want to go."

Xue Chenyu raised an eyebrow, and the little girl quickly changed her words, "But I know that Sister thinks highly of me and has entrusted me with such an important task. Only I can complete such a glorious and arduous task, so I will definitely go."

After she finished speaking, Xue Chenyu couldn't help laughing out loud, "Good Luoluo, I'm sorry to trouble you. Xue Xiaohuai is busy studying for the Autumn Examination. If he can't get his name in the Autumn Examination, he won't have a chance in the Spring Examination next year."

"Sister is also very busy right now, and it's not convenient for me to handle many things, so I can only rely on you. I have stewed crucian carp and tofu soup for dinner, and I guarantee it will be your favorite milky white color."

"Sister, I understand, thank you!"

Xue Luoyan ate a few snacks and drank a cup of tea, and then Xue Chenyu asked Yuyan to take it back for her.

As soon as she left, two more people entered Furongju.

She just happened to pass by Xue Luoyan, and she hurriedly bowed to Xue Luoyan while holding something, not looking down on her at all just because she was a child.

Xue Chenyu also took a sip of tea, still deducing and reviewing many recent events in her mind.

Then Xia He reminded her, "Miss, Madam Hou sent over some new spring clothes."

Xue Chenyu paused, collected her thoughts, and put down the teacup.

As they were talking, Mother Hou came in with a maid.

"Old slave, meet the girl."

"No need to be so polite, please stand up, Madam Hou." Xue Chenyu raised her hand.

Seeing Madam Hou holding the red lacquer square tray herself, he couldn't help but ask, "Why did Madam Hou bring it here personally? Why not ask Yuzhu or someone from the sewing room to go there?"

"How can that be possible? I am a servant in the mansion, and I don't have any serious work to do. I'm asking someone else to do such a small thing. I'm going beyond my master's authority."

Madam Hou said anxiously, "Even if the lady doesn't punish me, I still can't let it go."

"I think Mother Hou wants to ask me about Dongyue's news." Xue Chenyu said half-jokingly.

Mother Hou paused, but did not deny it.

"Then Madam Hou, please sit down for a moment. I'll go try on the new clothes."

Xue Chenyu waved her hand, and Yuzhu and Xia He took the clothes.

She also went in to try it on.

Because they are all tailor-made, they are naturally suitable.

But the last time I measured my body was in winter, and now it's spring. People tend to gain weight in winter, and naturally lose weight in spring. Even if I reduce the size, I'm still afraid there will be a discrepancy.

So it is necessary to try it out. If it is not suitable, they should be asked to take it back for modification.

There were three sets in total, and Xue Chenyu tried them all.

It's indeed a bit looser.

Mother Hou had been reducing her diet according to the normal amount, but she had been worried a lot recently, so she unknowingly ate much less and lost a little weight.

"Girl, do you want Madam Hou to take it back and modify it?"

"I've only lost a little weight. When Dad comes back soon, I'll be in a better mood and will definitely gain weight again. It's no big deal."

Yuzhu saw through her thoughts at once, "Miss, you're afraid that if you take the clothes back and alter them to make them smaller, the news will get to Madam's ears, and she'll probably be worried."

Xue Chenyu did not refute.

Whether it is A Niang or Hou Mama, they are all worried about their daughters.

Dongyue also received a letter in the past two days. After the New Year in Lingnan, business matters became busy.

She also talked about some recent developments.

For example, the vegetables planted last year could have been harvested long ago. After some work done by her and the business, the people of Haicheng County have harvested the first batch of crops after the drought and successfully exchanged them for silver, which gives them more hope for the future.

Moreover, Datong Trading Company sold the first batch of rice seeds in the spring to local people at half price, and they have gradually regained their confidence.

For example, the lychee trees that were almost killed by drought last year have recovered after a series of rains.

Chu Yao and the others also helped a lot.

The place that was once almost deserted is slowly regaining its former vitality.

The future is expected.

Xue Chenyu told all this to Hou's mother.

After hearing this, her eyes were red, and she pursed her lips. After a long while, she only said one sentence: "She always said that she wanted me to be proud of her. In fact, she is safe and sound, which is better than anything else."