Chapter 10: The Young Master's Wife (Part 1)

  Ronghua walked into Madame's room, Chen Mama beamed with a smile, "Eighth Miss has arrived."

  The madam looked at her with affectionate eyes and said, "Why did you come so early?"

  Rong Hua cleverly stepped forward to pay her respects to Madame.

  The lady smiled and said, "Come quickly, your brother is here, you two should meet."

  Just then, a young man of about ten years old came in through the side room, his eyes having lost much of their childishness. His face, which should have been carefree, had a depth that was beyond his age. He no longer had the pure mischievousness and brightness he once had. Probably due to being punished yesterday, he walked with a slight abnormality.

  Hong Ge has been through a lot in these three years, with no one truly good to him by his side. He had to be careful about everything, and Rong Hua couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

  When he met Yonghua's gaze, Hong Ge was taken aback for a moment.

  The lady smiled and said to Hong Ge: "This is your eighth sister, who didn't enter the mansion before, that's why you don't recognize her."

  Hong and Ronghua have met.

  The big wife said: "Look at Hong Ge's clothes, don't they look good?"

  Rong Hua nodded and said, "Good-looking."

  The lady smiled all over her face, "Originally said to let your sister's husband see if he can let Hong Ge bear the name of Hou Fu and go to the imperial academy, but didn't expect it to be done so quickly. Thanks to me making some clothes for Hong Ge last time, otherwise this would have been a busy affair." Looking at Hong Ge, the lady's eyebrows showed a few points of satisfaction.

  No wonder the madam is so happy, she can take advantage of the relationship with the Yi Cheng Hou Fu to enter the left wing of the imperial academy. Such an honor cannot be exchanged for anything. If Hong Ge has a future, Rong Hua will look at him in a different light.

  Hong Ge was also looking at her, and his slender phoenix eyes had a few points of doubt.

  She just accidentally revealed her true feelings, when did Brother Hong become so clever.

  The principal said: "Having gone to the left-wing Zhongxue, studies must be grasped even more tightly."

  Hong Ge couldn't help but furrow his brow.

  Rong Hua couldn't help but smile in her heart, no matter how much she changed, her greedy and stubborn nature was still the same as before.

  This can't be blamed on Hong Ge, she doesn't like articles that are written in a serious and solemn tone either. If she couldn't find other books to replace it with, she wouldn't have gone to read it.

  Later, I went in and out of the book building, and only then did I read some miscellaneous books, from which I planted the seeds of rebellion in my heart.

  This goes against worldly common sense.

  It wasn't until a good while later that Miss Six finally arrived.

  Miss Liu's dressing was not only meticulous, but the hairpin on her head was a bright blue jadeite with warm tears of pearl, and she wore a light red pomegranate flower jacket. Her eyebrows and eyes were elegant, her face as beautiful as a peach blossom, from head to toe, undoubtedly carefully carved, even the embroidered shoes under her skirt, faintly revealed an extraordinary bearing.

  The lady looked at Yan Hua and faintly praised her, "Yan Hua is really beautiful today."

  Yan Hua's face suddenly showed a disappointed expression, she had thought that this careful dressing would make everyone amazed, but Mrs. Dai was not enthusiastic, and Yan Hua felt a little downhearted, then seeing Hong Ge and Rong Hua beside her, the unhappiness in her heart suddenly disappeared without a trace, and she unconsciously revealed a triumphant expression.

  Hong Ge wore a light blue robe with arrow sleeves, and an outer cloak with a dark floral pattern. He had the air of a young master. Standing next to him, she seemed like the young lady of the manor. As for Rong Hua, even though she was pretty, wearing such plain clothes gave off a humble air, and she wouldn't catch the attention of Madame Hou. The other ladies in the manor were still young and hadn't been summoned yet. Lady Tai wanted to choose between her and Rong Hua.

  Yan Hua thought of this, and his mouth corners involuntarily curled up.

  At this moment, a maid came in and said: "It's said outside that the madam of the marquis is about to arrive."

  The lady hastily stood up, "Quickly, let's all go together to the entrance to welcome."

  The big wife walked in front, Yan Hua hurriedly followed behind with Hong Ge, squeezing Rong Hua to the side.

  Madam Cai, the wife of Marquis Hou, came from a renowned family. Her ancestors were meritorious officials who helped found the country and were enfeoffed as kings of a different surname due to their military achievements. However, they lost their royal title after making mistakes while supporting the crown prince. Although the Cai family was not as prosperous as before in recent years, with Madam Cai's father sacrificing himself at the border to repel enemies and her second sister entering the palace as a concubine and giving birth to an imperial son, and her third sister being appointed as Princess of Harmony to marry off to another country, the Cai family regained its prosperity.

  The carriage of the lady of Yi Cheng Hou stopped, and the old lady immediately came forward. Yan Hua saw that everyone was so respectful and couldn't help but feel envious. One day in the future, she would also have such a scene, making the whole Tao Fu respect her like this, and she would no longer be a concubine who fawned on people in front and felt sad behind.

  Madam Hou entered the mansion, and the first wife immediately introduced her family members. When it was Yanhua's turn, she stepped forward to pay her respects, smiled slightly, and her face looked like a peach blossom. Madam Hou's wealthy and noble face suddenly had a smile on it. "I have seen many young ladies from famous families, but none of them are as good as your eighth young lady."

  Yan Hua was even more delighted when she heard this. If Madame Hou praised her like that, the first wife would also look up to her.

  Yonghua was mentioned, and Yonghua went up to pay his respects.

  Madam Hou simply raised her hand and smiled, "He's a good kid too."

  The outcome is clear-cut.

  Yan Hua smiled, she originally thought she would have to spend some effort on Rong Hua, but now it seemed completely unnecessary. Rong Hua stood there like a wooden stake, dull and unnoticeable.

  Who is like her, wherever she goes, she is so outstanding. The madam has said that she has a clever and resourceful heart, which is something that the other maids in the mansion cannot compare to.

  The maids brought up the tea and arranged the fruit in order, while the palace maidens and other inner attendants stood by to wait on them.

  Madam Hou smiled and chatted with the elder lady about family matters, "I have only one daughter at home, who got married early on. Unlike you, having all these daughters by your side is truly a blessing."

  The lady said: "If the madam doesn't mind, please come over often. You don't know how much trouble it is to have many children; I also worry about them a lot every day."

  Madam Hou sighed, "You don't know that my mother's family also has many relatives, but they all live far away and rarely move around. When I have troubles, I can't rely on them. It's actually my sister-in-law who understands me."

  Yan Hua's heart beat exceptionally fast when she heard this, if Mrs. Cai were to mention the fact that her elder sister had no children at this time, then half of Yan Hua's matter would be settled.

  Who knows, maybe two people will stop talking about it after this point and won't delve deeper into the conversation.

  The lady smiled and said: "The mansion has invited a troupe of actors, but I don't know if the madam will like it or not."

  Madam Hou said: "Come to think of it, I haven't been to the theater for a while either. I heard that there's another famous actor in Beijing."

  The big wife smiled: "Isn't it him?"

  The lady of the house got up and led Madame Hou into the east wing through the eastern gate.

  Yan Hua, Hong Ge and Rong Hua were about to follow up, but they were stopped by Chen Mama at the door. Chen Mama smiled: "No hurry for the masters and young ladies."

  Hong Ge and Rong Hua stopped, but Yan Hua's face was anxious, looking forward while saying: "How can Mother be left alone?" The voices of Madame Hou and the Eldest Madam grew fainter and fainter, until she couldn't hear anything anymore.

  Madam Chen hastily smiled and said, "Don't worry, Sixth Miss, nothing will go wrong."

  Yan Hua only then realized that Mrs. Hou was distracting the madam, not wanting others to know the content of their conversation, but she knew clearly that what they were discussing was closely related to her own fate, yet she couldn't find out, and she clenched her fists tightly.

  How can she know more news, Yanhua took a look at Ronghua, or is there any other way.

  Two seats were arranged in front of the opera stage.

  The madam and the old lady sat down, then ordered Chen Mama, "No need to attend in front, it's a rare good day, you can also go and have fun. Tell the master and the two young ladies that I'm accompanying the madam, they can leave when they're tired and rest."

  Madam Chen repeated what the lady had said to Hongge, Yanhua and Ronghua, then ordered people to set up two tables a short distance away. One table was for Hongge, Yanhua and Ronghua to sit at, while she sat down with the servants who were attending to Master and Miss, as well as the servant girls brought by Madame Hou.

  After two plays, Hongge took the maid away, Ronghua drank tea steadily and watched the play with relish. Yanhua was already in a bad mood, "Today's fruits are not as good as those of previous days."

  Yan Hua saw that Rong Hua didn't react, so she pulled Rong Hua's hand and said gently: "Since we're not needed here, sister will accompany you to the garden for a stroll."

  Ronghua stood up and saw Chen's mother looking over at her, so she pretended not to have seen.

  Madam and Madame Hou were chatting happily, the servants and maids were also having a great time. Ronghua glanced around, now was indeed a good opportunity to leave, even if no one could hear the content of Madam and Madame Hou's conversation, there would be other ways to find out some clues.

  The wives and concubines brought by Master Hou always have one who can't keep her mouth shut.

  Ronghua glanced at the wet nurse brought by Madame Hou, Chen Mama had been chatting and laughing with her all along, but the glass emerald bracelet that Chen Mama wore on her wrist this morning was gone in an instant, it must have gone into her pocket.

  As long as you throw what she likes, you can hear something from her mouth. Even if it's just a tiny clue, the whole thing can be pieced together.

  Madam Hou wouldn't be visiting the Tao residence so frequently without a reason.

  Think about it, the Tao Mansion hasn't had fewer happy events in these two years. Could it be... Rong Hua glanced at Yan Hua beside her, dressed to impress, as if afraid others would steal her thunder.

  Ronghua couldn't help but smile slightly. Yanhua had thought things were a bit too simple and easy, a beautiful debut didn't necessarily mean winning the applause of the whole audience.

  Yan Hua's chest had a sense of accomplishment, her footsteps were exceptionally light and quick, she walked forward, Rong Hua followed behind.

  After passing through the gate, Hongyuan saw a courtyard from afar with two red maples planted outside. He knew it was where Old Lady Tao lived. Several years ago, Old Lady Tao had contracted a strange illness and couldn't stand noise, so she had chosen the quietest spot in the garden to build this courtyard.

  The old lady had long since stopped asking about family matters, and all the affairs in the mansion were handled by the first wife. She only showed up on important occasions, and on ordinary days she didn't want to be disturbed, even exempting the younger generation from paying their respects in the morning and evening.

  Ronghua was just an outsider raised by a branch family and her name had not been entered into the clan's genealogy, so Madame Zhang did not allow her to meet Old Madame.

  Ronghua remembered that when she was in the mansion earlier, the old lady's illness was not so severe. Three years ago, this house was renovated just for the old lady to occasionally rest, but who knew that after the old lady moved in, she never came out again.

  The old lady did not give birth to a boy or girl for the Tao family. Father Tao Zheng'an was the eldest son of a concubine, who was adopted under the name of the old lady and later inherited the family business as the eldest son. Tao Zheng'an's filial piety to the old lady was renowned far and wide until three years ago when he was promoted and the family business expanded greatly. The other two brothers could no longer compare with him, so this mother-son relationship became less important. Occasionally, they would put on a show, but it was just to avoid gossip from outsiders. This is the subtle relationship between the legitimate wife and the adopted son.

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  This chapter has undergone some minor modifications, which do not affect the plot, and I hope everyone will forgive me.

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