Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 215 Heart-Piercing

Tong Jia'er was taken back to the Tong family and disappeared without a trace.

Liu Mufang was released three days later. When he was released, he was in a daze and on the verge of collapse. But he kept muttering that he had never been tortured into confessing.

Tears streamed down Liu Shang's face, his wrinkles deepening. He had never regretted anything so much; that tiny bit of greed had almost cost him his own son!

When Liu Musheng learned that the matter had been resolved, he was still somewhat frightened. "If the county government had insisted that it was him, it would have been really difficult to deal with. After all, you and Wei Gongming have a deep grudge. I didn't expect him not to have done anything to this."

Liu Yuechu didn't think Wei Gongming had any good intentions. "He's probably even happier that I've offended Madam Tong and Eunuch Hua. He just wants to sit back and watch the show!"

“But this is really a case of injustice… Will it affect our family business?” Liu Musheng’s biggest concern is money.

"What do you think? If you had told me earlier, things would have escalated to this point? Or do you also think that I, as your sister, shouldn't interfere in your marriage, and that you want to make the decision yourself?" This was the first time Liu Yuechu had openly discussed marriage with Liu Musheng.

Liu Musheng blushed instantly. "What nonsense are you talking about? You're my sister. If I have any feelings for you, of course I'll ask you first..."

"Heh!" Liu Yuechu sneered, her face full of guilt, clearly she had something to hide.

"I won't ask anymore. Anyway, you have to stay with the old lady for a year. But you should think this year through carefully. Don't let the girl you like get married and then you'll have nowhere to cry!"

"Huh? No way, who would want her with that awful temper!" Liu Musheng blurted out.

Liu Yuechu was taken aback. A bad temper? Why does that sound familiar?

Liu Musheng realized he had let something slip and hurriedly ran away, refusing to say another word.

“Bad temper? He wouldn’t be…” Liu Yuechu didn’t say the name “Huang Wanwan”.

If this guess is correct, it's truly a terrible misfortune!

Before she could think any further, Liu Muchi rushed in from outside, "The Imperial Household Department has sent word that they want you to go there."

After enduring several days of hardship, it was clear that Eunuch Hua intended to make things difficult for the Liu family. After all, it was the Liu family who had caused him to lose his concubine, and since he couldn't afford to offend the Tong family, he could only vent his anger on the Liu family.

Liu Yuechu was also prepared, "The items to be sent to the palace later will all be recorded in my elder brother's account!"

He wanted to protect the third branch of the family, so Liu Musheng had to pay for the expenses incurred on their behalf.

Liu Muchi was already used to his second sister's actions and readily agreed.

She quickly changed into more pleasant attire and leisurely entered the palace.

At this time, the Liu family's carriage was no longer plain, but had become more formal, with four maids and six servants on each side, attracting much attention when it walked down the street.

"Look at her, acting like a nouveau riche, as if she can't wait to tell the whole world about getting the title. How tasteless!" Princess Luoyue happened to be by the window of a private room in Jingchun Tower, her expression full of disdain.

A young maidservant of a merchant's daughter had been made "Lady Liu," and she was furious about it.

Li Shu was accompanying several officials' wives; she had come out today with Madam Guan for a social engagement. Hearing Princess Luoyue mutter, she thought of Princess Fuyao, "...Poor Princess Fuyao, is she still under house arrest? It's a bit absurd that she can freely enter and leave the palace."

Princess Luoyue caught sight of her out of the corner of her eye and said with a hint of disdain, "She's blind, to have taken a fancy to Yuan Cuo. What's so good about him?"

She then mocked Li Shu, "The one you chose is even worse. I heard the concubine even gave birth to a son born out of wedlock? That's laughable."

Li Shu's face turned pale, red, blue, and purple, looking extremely embarrassed. "It's only natural that my cousin would admire my husband because of his outstanding abilities. After all, he's just a child, and I'll raise him as my own."

"That's a nice thing to say," Princess Luoyue said with a half-smile. "It's a pity you can't compare to Liu Yuechu. No matter how bad the person she chose was, she still got a title and didn't have any concubines."

Li Shu clenched her fists instantly, her knuckles turning white. She hated it most when others mocked her for not being as good as Liu Yuechu; this was the deepest thorn in her heart!

"I am no match for the shrewdness of a merchant's daughter; I concede defeat."

Princess Luoyue glanced at her and asked, "Have you heard about what's been going on between her and the Tong family lately?"

Li Shu shook her head. "What is it?"

"To be honest, it's all thanks to your husband's bias towards the Liu family that Liu Yuechu was able to escape so easily..."

Princess Luoyue embellished the story of the feud between the Liu and Tong families, even dragging Wei Gongming into it. Since she was deliberately trying to sow discord, she naturally wanted to make it as volatile as possible.

Li Shu grew angrier and angrier as she listened, feeling like her hair was about to explode.

She suppressed her anger and followed Mr. Guan home until the party ended.

“My mother is planning a camellia party in a couple of days and wants me to go home to help with the preparations. If you have time, would you do me the honor of attending? People from the palace will be coming, and most of the ladies will be there.” Li Shu hadn’t originally wanted to attend, but after hearing Princess Luoyue’s words today, she changed her mind.

Mrs. Guan was naturally happy to agree. The only thing she lacked now was connections, which was why she hadn't been able to get her youngest son out of prison.

"If you ask me, why don't we hold the Camellia Festival at our Marquis's residence? That way, Lin'er can meet everyone." Guan Shi naturally didn't want to miss this rare opportunity to receive gifts.

Although the Zhenning Marquis's mansion is doing quite well now, the hardships she endured in the past have left a shadow on her, and she always feels that the mansion's funds are insufficient.

Li Shu rolled her eyes, but kept a friendly expression. "Our household consists of military officers and meritorious officials, so it's not appropriate for us to hold such a literary gathering. If Mother is interested, you can bring Lin'er along on that day."

She made a good impression and then mentioned Madam Tong, "It seems she has had dealings with Mother before? I wonder if Mother can invite her along this time."

Her target was Madam Tong.

Anyone who has a grudge against Liu Yuechu is a friend of Li Shu.

Thinking of Madam Tong, Guan couldn't help but feel embarrassed, "Perhaps they don't even care to pay attention to me!"

"Gongming was a great help when the young lady in their household was wronged this time," Li Shu forced a compliment.

Guan was unaware of what was going on, so Li Shu explained it to her in detail. However, once she finished speaking, it was clear that Liu Yuechu was the most vicious.

Guan also disliked the Liu family, so he simply nodded in agreement.

Birds of a feather flock together.

After a camellia party, Li Shu and Madam Tong became exceptionally close. Moreover, through Madam Tong, she also met Consort Tong in the palace.

The capital city is, after all, just a small place, and there are bound to be many grudges and feuds.

They went back and forth like this for more than a month.

The fifth day of May.

Consort Tong suddenly developed an allergic reaction, which was traced back to the use of Yan Kingdom incense sent to the palace by Liu Yuechu.