amaotonovel Chapter 278 Breaking the Game 5
Chapter 278 Breaking the Game 5
Chapter 278
Here, Luo Shuiyao and others almost did not sleep all night.
Last night, Chuntao braved the rain and went to the mansion to inquire about the details of Luo Shuiyao's marriage to the Right Prime Minister's son. However, perhaps because the matter hadn't been finalized, the Marquis' wife remained silent. When questioned about the matter, everyone in the mansion remained clueless. However, Chuntao did learn all about the rumors circulating yesterday about the Crown Prince and her own daughter.
It was not until dawn that she returned to the yard and explained everything she had learned to Luo Shuiyao. She also took out a letter from her bosom and handed it to her.
Luo Shuiyao took the letter and opened it, discovering it was from Chun Xing. The letter clearly stated that when Chun Xing arrived the previous day, the gang leader was fabricating a false front to escape the capital. However, before he could leave the city, he was attacked by unknown individuals. Fortunately, Chun Xing arrived in time and rescued him. The man was injured, so to avoid alerting the enemy, Chun Xin quietly took him to Yang Wei's martial arts gym. In the letter, Chun Xing explained that she had been concerned about the situation at the Marquis' Mansion and urged them to take good care of themselves. She also specifically explained that Yang Wei had purchased a two-story courtyard the day before and had arranged for it to be cleaned yesterday, ready for occupancy.
After Luo Shuiyao finished reading the letter, she held the envelope close to the candlelight and watched it turn into ashes bit by bit. Then, she turned to face Chuntao.
Seeing Chuntao staring at her nervously, he smiled at her reassuringly and said, "Don't worry. Although we were caught off guard this time, we still have a chance to turn the tables."
Seeing the young lady's calm eyes, Chuntao's panic gradually subsided. Well, since the young lady seemed so relaxed, it shouldn't be a big deal.
Sold into the Marquis's mansion since childhood, she lived a life of dependence. Servants like them were like rootless duckweed, their lives and deaths at the mercy of their masters. Now that the Marquis's wife, the mistress of the household, loathed them, she could only mentally prepare for the worst, yet she could hardly suppress her inner panic and fear. But now, she gradually overcame her fear, not for any other reason, but because she firmly believed that the young lady would not abandon them.
She suppressed her thoughts, but she was still filled with worry. "Miss, what about your marriage with the Right Prime Minister? Although I didn't get any useful information when I asked, I know that the lady had ordered preparations early yesterday, saying that a distinguished guest would be visiting today. I'm afraid it's someone from the Right Prime Minister's Mansion who will be coming."
Having said that, she bit her lip, looking a little hesitant.
Seeing that she seemed to be hesitant to speak, Luo Shuiyao smiled and said, "Just say it."
Chun Tao glanced at Luo Shuiyao again before continuing, "The Madam is most likely already aware of your relationship with the Crown Prince, which is why she's so anxious to arrange a marriage for you. Regardless of what's going on with the Right Prime Minister's Mansion, I think it's best to inform the eldest young master about this matter."
"Do you think the eldest master will disobey his mother for me?" Luo Shuiyao smiled, but there was a hint of bitterness in her smile.
Luo Shuiyao didn't have any hope for this.
Not to mention the ancient times where filial piety was paramount, even in modern times, how many couples whose parents disliked each other could finally marry? She had been hesitant, unwilling to let Ye Yunzhou make the matter public, because she had never truly considered being with him. The Marquis' wife seemed kind, but in reality, she was extremely arrogant. She even looked down on Lu Zhaozhao, so how could she look down on herself, who in her eyes was inferior to Lu Zhaozhao?
Hearing Luo Shuiyao say this, and seeing her slightly dejected expression, Chun Tao gritted her teeth and said, "I'm not saying that the eldest young master is going to disobey Madam, I'm just seeing if he can persevere. The eldest young master has always been very opinionated. Back then, when he wanted to go to the battlefield with the Marquis, even Madam cried and made a fuss, she couldn't change his mind. If he truly wants to be with you, Madam, I'm sure he won't be able to persuade him."
Luo Shuiyao shook her head and said, "Let's talk about this later. Go prepare breakfast, and we'll clean up and go see if Second Brother is awake."
According to the original novel, combined with her current understanding of Ye Yunzhou, Luo Shuiyao had not thought of this possibility. However, this matter was not appropriate. Regardless of the Marquis's wife's character, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery and his wife had done her a favor, and this was an absolute fact. If she deliberately instigated this, causing a rift between them, it would undoubtedly be a case of repaying kindness with hatred. If she really took this step, she was afraid that her conscience would condemn her.
On the contrary, if Ye Yunzhou truly wanted to be with her, he would naturally resolve these issues properly. But if he couldn't, even if they were forced to be together in the future, it would inevitably be full of conflicts. Luo Shuiyao had seen couples who had been together for a long time eventually turn against each other and blame each other, and she absolutely did not want her life to become like that. Some might call her cowardly, others would say she was inaction, but she was no longer a young and impulsive girl. She was an adult who was well-versed in the ways of the world and prioritized self-interest. She understood how to avoid risks better than anyone else.
When Chuntao saw that her mistress rejected her proposal, she pursed her lips slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she swallowed her words back, just silently replied "yes", and turned to leave the house.
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Ye Yunzhou was feeling down the previous day when he overheard his subordinates discussing a group of thugs outside the city, posing as highway robbers and causing trouble for passing caravans. Feeling a sense of venting his frustration, he left the city alone. After dispatching them, a torrential downpour began to pour, so he didn't return immediately. Instead, he found a cave and sat alone for half the night, returning to Hidden Dragon Division only at dawn.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Ye Yunzhou stepped into the courtyard, he saw Ye Yi walking out. When Ye Yi saw him, a flash of joy flashed across his face, but in the blink of an eye, his expression became anxious. He strode towards him hurriedly and said, "Young Master, please go back to the Marquis' Mansion quickly. Something has happened there!"
Ye Yunzhou stopped, looked up at him, and asked concisely, "What's the matter?"
Ye Yunzhou's brows gradually furrowed. "You mean, Miss Luo took the Second Young Master out and beat him severely?"
Ye Yi nodded. "I don't know the specifics, but this is what I heard. The Second Young Master has been unconscious since taking the medicine yesterday, so I can't find out more details. I was planning to go back to the mansion to investigate. Since you're back, why don't you go back and take a look? I feel like there's something strange about this matter, and I'm afraid there's been a misunderstanding."
Ye Yunzhou was silent for a long time, and then he said, "Please pay more attention to what's happening here. If anything happens, report to me immediately. I'll go back to the Marquis' Mansion first." As soon as he finished speaking, he didn't even bother to change his clothes, turned around and rushed towards the Marquis' Mansion.
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In the Cuizhu Courtyard of the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery’s mansion, the Marquis’ wife had stayed in a side room of the Cuizhu Courtyard last night and had not returned to her own courtyard. After avoiding the heavy rain yesterday, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery returned to the mansion. When he heard the news, the Marquis of Loyalty and Bravery also felt that something was amiss. But it was already late at night, so he could only rush to the Marquis’ wife to ask for clarification. Hearing that it was the girl Luo who did it, he was a little bit unbelievable. That girl had always been sensible and looked honest and loyal. How could she do such a thing? But seeing the angry face of his wife, he had to suppress what he wanted to say, and then sent Zhang, the steward beside him, to investigate the true situation.
The Marquis's wife had barely slept all night, and in the morning she had only a few mouthfuls of porridge. When she heard the servants announce that Ye Yunxing had woken up, she hurried back to his room. Seeing this, the Loyal and Brave Marquis stood up and followed her to see how their young son was doing.