Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 263 Evil Retribution

Three days passed peacefully without any further developments.

Liu Yuechu was a little puzzled. Had the two men who had been pranked given up?

Even if Jiang Changyang still doesn't understand why the wound isn't healing, shouldn't Lü Shan have complained to someone after being beaten?

Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked Granny Fang to summon Suozi's wife.

"After listening to his master's instructions, Doctor Zhao tried to prevent the wound from healing, but the wound couldn't heal even without intervention, because he had been diagnosed with syphilis and was hiding at home taking medicine."

"That guy surnamed Lü has a sore mouth and is hiding at home, afraid to go out. He's become a bit neurotic. His mother has to bring him three meals a day, and he's always worried that someone is trying to harm him."

……

Liu Yuechu clicked her tongue twice; this result was indeed a bit unexpected.

"Are you that timid? It's just some swill, it shouldn't be enough to drive you crazy, right?"

“Master, we’re not feeding you swill,” said Suozi’s wife.

"what is that?"

"You'd better not ask." Suozi's wife naturally didn't dare to say anything, after all, Granny Fang was already glaring at her.

"No matter what it was, these two people have suffered retribution. Are you satisfied now?" Granny Fang was truly at a loss for words, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Fearing that Liu Yuechu would feel stifled, they dared not stop her, but they were also afraid that she would make a big fuss and cause a difficult situation.

"But there's been no movement from Wanwan either. I wonder if her troublesome aunt will cause trouble." Liu Yuechu wondered if she should send someone to ask. She had acted rashly that day because she was angry, and she should have informed Wanwan beforehand.

Before she could even settle her thoughts, Liu Musheng walked in from outside, looking distracted.

"Hmm? Sunbathing?" He thought Liu Yuechu would be inside the house, but he didn't expect her to be drinking tea in the courtyard.

Suozi's wife quickly greeted him, and Huajiao also moved a chair for him.

In just three days, Liu Musheng lost a lot of weight. His once fair skin became ashen, and his dark circles under his eyes looked like ink. He had been unable to sleep for several nights.

"What's wrong? Let Yuechan take a look at you. If that doesn't work, we can try some acupuncture." Liu Yuechu asked knowingly, pretending not to know.

Liu Musheng sighed, "The Jiang family has already agreed to annul the engagement, and today Consort Yu also withdrew her decree. I just came to tell you."

"Isn't this a joyous occasion?" Liu Yuechu wasn't surprised, since the princess had already made an appearance.

“It’s a happy occasion, indeed a happy occasion… but I don’t want to stay in the city anymore. I want to go to the outer lines and switch places with Lu Bingyang,” Liu Musheng suddenly said.

Liu Yuechu was very surprised.

Running on the perimeter was something he would rather die than do before, because it was extremely hard work. Now he's changed his tune, wanting to invite trouble upon himself?

"I didn't force you to do anything..."

“It’s my own decision to go, it has nothing to do with you,” Liu Musheng reiterated.

Liu Yuechu was at a loss for words. Could it be that he had run into a wall with Huang Wanwan?

But since Liu Musheng didn't bring it up himself, she didn't feel comfortable asking.

"Alright, I'm leaving. You get some rest." He didn't even drink a drop of water before getting up and leaving.

His steps were heavy, as if his legs were bound with lead. His arrogant and domineering manner had vanished, replaced by a hunched back, making him look like a little old man.

"Should I tell him about this?" Liu Yuechu hesitated.

"Do you wish for Miss Wanwan to marry the eldest young master?" Granny Fang asked directly.

Liu Yuechu agreed wholeheartedly, "Of course, we all know Wanwan's personality. It would be best if she could marry my brother."

“But the Dali Temple Minister’s residence is very complicated…” Granny Fang said, “Even if you don’t care about the reputation of the residence, the Huang family is not even under the control of Lord Huang, but rather the young lady’s aunt.”

"That Ding Huangshi?" Liu Yuechu was far away that day, but she still saw her arrogant and domineering demeanor and her fierce face.

"Why? How come a mansion isn't under the control of its own master?" Liu Yuechu was genuinely puzzled.

"Lord Huang is the youngest son in the family. Madam Ding, as the eldest sister, raised her younger brother single-handedly, which is what is meant by an elder sister being like a mother. Moreover, when she became a concubine of the Duke of Jingguo, it was also to pave the way for this younger brother." Suozi's wife knew a lot and told Liu Yuechu directly.

"So the Dali Temple Minister's Office listens to Ding Huangshi's every word?" Liu Yuechu was quite surprised.

"This Madam Ding is indeed very cunning, managing to get her younger brother from her maternal family to back her up. Miss Wanwan's mother has suffered too many grievances over the years, and has never had a voice in the household. If she weren't good-tempered, she would have been driven to the heavens by anger long ago."

"..."

Suozi's wife went on and on about the gossip surrounding the Huang family, including how it was this older sister who arranged for Lord Huang to marry Madam Huang. That's why he didn't like Madam Huang at all and instead took his most favored woman into the household as a concubine. Now, it is this concubine who manages the inner affairs of the Huang family.

“My parents don’t make decisions at home, they insist on listening to my aunt…” Liu Yuechu could understand why Huang Wanwan did not go against her aunt’s arrangements.

She is a good person, and good people are filial to their parents.

If her aunt were to say, "The Dali Temple Minister's Mansion is what she got today by sacrificing her youth," Huang Wanwan would be completely captivated and unable to utter a single rebuttal, simply accepting her fate.

"Huajiao, take some tonics to visit Madam Huang at the Huang family, and then check on Wanwan's situation and ask her a few questions."

After hearing the gossip about the Huang family, she became even more distrustful of Huang Wanwan.

Huajiao agreed and went to prepare the gift.

Thinking of Jiang Yunjiao's marriage to her elder brother, Liu Yuechu sent Xia Zhi to the Princess's residence to inquire about Princess Chen and also to find out if the Jiang family would face any further trouble.

Summer Solstice returned quickly, and things went very smoothly with Princess Chen. Because the palace had already backed up the Liu family, the Jiang family dared not cause any more trouble, and the marriage was called off just like that.

But when Huajiao returned, his complexion was really not good.

"Madam Huang is ill with anger and bedridden. Miss Wanwan is also very distracted. She just sent me back to tell you not to worry."

"I sensed something was wrong, so I secretly pulled Miss Wanwan's maid aside to talk to her. That's when I learned that the Huang family wanted Miss Wanwan to marry that lousy editor, and the dowry would be doubled."

"They already said everything that day, why are they still forcing Wanwan to marry?!"

"Madam Huang forced Lord Huang to break off the engagement, but Lord Huang still refused, so he got so angry that he refused to get up." As Huajiao spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, which she wiped away with a handkerchief.

Liu Yuechu stood up in shock. "This is his own daughter! Why are you forcing her?! What else did you say? Tell me quickly, don't stammer." Liu Yuechu was getting anxious.

"It is also said that Lord Huang disagreed, but I don't know what Madam Ding said that made Lord Huang agree."

……

"No, I have to see her." Liu Yuechu immediately ordered a car to be prepared.

Huajiao quickly stopped Liu Yuechu, "Master, when I came out, I happened to run into Madam Ding at the Dali Temple. She told our family to behave ourselves and not to meet each other unless necessary."