Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

It's not easy to verify who is actually directing Zhan Huier from behind the scenes.

After all, they were family, and Zhan Huier was always obedient, so of course she wouldn't turn around and testify against her own father.

But Zhan Zheng wasn't trying to send people to the authorities, so whether he had evidence or not didn't matter. As long as the second wife believed it, that was enough.

Zhan Zheng quickly got busy with this matter, and Yu Miaoqi also received a guest that was impossible to refuse.

"What did you say?" Yu Miaoqi thought she had misheard. She exchanged a glance with Yinyin and asked, "Who wants to come to the manor?"

Hongfu had no choice but to repeat what she had said earlier: "Old Master Zhan sent someone to deliver a note first, saying that he was already on his way."

“It seems that eldest brother holds a high position in the old master’s heart,” Yinyin turned her head to look at Yu Miaoqi. “Mother, since we are going to receive guests, we should probably change our clothes quickly.”

Yu Miaoqi immediately told Hongfu to redo her makeup, and then said to Yinyin, "If she were really of high status, there wouldn't be this farce. Now that she has suddenly come to our door in person, I'm afraid she has ill intentions."

"It's nothing more than catching up with you and pleading for our return so that we can pretend things are fine and get my brother to help protect the Zhan family's reputation," Yin Yin picked out a hairpin for her and handed it to Hong Fu. "Those influential managers came several times before, but they couldn't achieve their goal, so he had to take matters into his own hands."

"I think you don't need to worry, Mother. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. Grandfather is a smart man; he won't easily break ties with us or upset you."

Yu Miaoqi listened to Yin Yin's analysis and suddenly laughed: "Your older brother is always reassuring, but you are the only one who is so small and immature, and so soft-hearted. I always worry that you will not be able to stand on your own two feet in the future and will be bullied by others."

"Now it seems that we only know that you and your elder brother are both extremely intelligent and cautious when we actually encounter problems."

"Knowing that others will not suffer losses by asking you for help, I am relieved."

"Mother..." Yin Yin blushed, "I'm still young, so I need you to protect me more."

Yu Miaoqi gently patted her hand: "If you don't like being with the old master, you can go back to Youhuang Pavilion later."

“At times like this, of course I’ll go with Mother,” Yin Yin knew Yu Miaoqi was concerned for her, but she couldn’t bear to leave Yu Miaoqi alone to talk to the old man. Although she didn’t think Yu Miaoqi would be fooled by the old man, what if she was? After all, Old Master Zhan was very good at doing things nicely and saying nice things.

Yu Miaoqi didn't try to persuade her. After all, Yinyin was growing up and was a smart child who could learn to stand on her own. It was better than always hiding under someone else's wing and being protected by others.

Although such a life wasn't bad, Yu Miaoqi felt that whether it was a boy or a girl, they needed to be more resilient and courageous after losing her husband and raising her son alone.

Only in this way can we give ourselves and our families a chance to make a comeback when faced with sudden misfortune, instead of just relying on others after a setback.

The proverb "If you rely on a mountain, it will crumble; if you rely on a person, they will run away" has survived to this day, so there must be some truth to it.

Hongfu worked quickly and swiftly changed Yu Miaoqi into a slightly more formal outfit suitable for receiving guests.

Afterwards, Yu Miaoqi led Yinyin to the door to greet Old Master Zhan.

When Old Master Zhan saw them, he narrowed his eyes slightly, then put on a wry smile tinged with guilt: "Eldest daughter-in-law and Yinyin, are you getting used to living here?"

Yu Miaoqi replied, "When Zheng'er renovated this house before, he followed the style of the Yingzhou residence. He meticulously restored all the furnishings and decorations. Living here is just like being in Yingzhou, and there's nothing that feels out of place."

"Oh?" Old Master Zhan became interested. "I've never been here before, so I didn't know that Zheng'er had put so much thought and effort into this house. I'll have to take a good look at it today."

As he spoke, he asked, seemingly casually, "It's a day off today, why isn't Zheng'er here?"

“It’s just bad luck. Zheng’er had something to do and went out early this morning,” Yu Miaoqi said. “I never usually ask about his affairs outside, so I don’t know where he went or when he will be back.”

“Indeed, I came at an inopportune time,” a hint of regret flashed across Old Master Zhan’s eyes, then he said, “It doesn’t matter that he’s not here. Some things are the same whether I tell you or not.”

Yu Miaoqi deliberately stopped in her tracks, her smile fading. "I thought the old master had come specifically to see Zheng'er's house today."

Seeing this, Old Master Zhan feigned a look of shame, as if he had been forced into this situation: "I had only intended to come here to stroll through the garden, but alas..."

Since there were no outsiders serving him, and only Yu Miaoqi and Yinyin were close by, Old Master Zhan simply said, "You must have heard about this matter, Eldest Daughter-in-law. Shu'er has truly let down the family's years of nurturing. When you return to the manor in a few days, I will definitely have her personally apologize to you."

“Grandpa, you’re too kind,” Yu Miaoqi said calmly. “Let’s save ourselves the trouble of apologizing in person.”

"Shu'er's personality hasn't changed much since she was little, so I know a thing or two about it. It's good that she doesn't hate Yinyin at home these days. For her to truly feel that she was wrong, that would be a miracle."

Old Master Zhan said sternly, "A mistake is a mistake, how can she not admit it?"

He turned his head to look at Yin Yin: "Although Yin Yin didn't go to the literary gathering, she was still frightened. I asked your grandmother to pack a lot of nice things for you to calm your nerves. When you return to Dongchang Courtyard, I'll send the things to you, okay?"

Yin Yin's eyelids trembled. Was she really such a shallow person in the eyes of the Zhan family?

Yinyin snorted inwardly, but feigned confusion: "Why is it only given at Dongchang Courtyard? Does it mean we don't get it if we stay here?"

"Then I don't want it," Yinyin muttered softly. "Living here is no different from living in Yingzhou. I like it very much."

"How could that be?" The old man smiled kindly. "It's just that there are many large items inside that are difficult to move. You will be going back to live in the house sooner or later. If we send them over, we'll have to ask someone to carry them back. Wouldn't that be troublesome?"

"So, I was thinking of sending it to you all at once after you returned to Dongchang Courtyard."

“A lot of big items,” Yin Yin said meaningfully.

Large, valuable items are perfect for gifting, and it's sure to impress others.

However, large items are bulky and difficult to move, so they are usually left in one place.

If Yinyin were a man, he could enjoy the family's wealth for a lifetime if they didn't separate from the household. But Yinyin is a girl, and she will get married in the future. Even if she can take one or two of these large items with her, can she really move the entire house out of the way?

The remaining items, of course, will stay with the Zhan family. After a decade or so, there will be no possibility of moving the large items away.

When it comes to the Zhan family, Old Master Zhan is undoubtedly the most intelligent and shrewd.