Chapter 45: Paying Respects (Three)

  In the Yao Fang courtyard, Yao Cun Jia, Yao Cun Hui, Yao Shi Zan and Yun Jin Zhong gathered together. The cousins and siblings shared their past experiences with each other, sighing in sorrow.

  Yun Jin Zhong held Yao Shi Zan in his arms and sat him on his knees, stroking his little head, small hands, and small shoulders. He felt both pity and love for him, and couldn't help but laugh and sigh at the same time. His joyful emotions overflowed from his eyes, and he became so excited that he was almost incoherent.

  Yao Cunhui and Yao Cunjia exchanged a smile, their eyes filled with delight and joy.

  This is a real family, truly thicker than water, putting them in the heart, thinking about them, caring for them!

  "How have Jia and Hui been doing these years?" Yun Jin Zhong let out a gentle sigh, his warm gaze sweeping over Yao Cun Jia and Yao Cun Hui, like the gentle spring water that warmed people's hearts.

  Yao Cunhui and Yao Cunjia looked at each other, then Yao Cunhui smiled and said: "Didn't big brother see it all today? We're both fine!"

  At this time, when they were talking, Yao Cunhui obviously didn't want to let Hongzhi leave, so he simply kept her by his side to serve him. Mrs. Ma thought that if she wanted to know something, she should just let her know enough, otherwise how could she be at ease? Rather than waiting for her to come and probe, he would have to muster up the spirit to respond, which was even more troublesome, so it was better to let his people hear about it and report back!

  Yao Cun Jia also had the same idea. Lu He gave her a glance, hinting that someone was eavesdropping outside the window. Yao Cun Jia told her to just pretend she didn't know.

  Yun Jin Zhong was taken aback, slightly raising an eyebrow, and unknowingly gazed deeply at Yao Cun Hui for two seconds. Indeed, he had seen everything today; if not for Mao Shi's sudden appearance, he would still be in the dark!

  Mao? Mao's appearance today is a bit too coincidental, isn't it? Yun Jin's lips curled up slightly at the corner, and her eyes sparkled with a hint of a smile that was hard to detect. Her gaze swept over Yao Cun Hui's delicate face, and she felt a slight sense of relief in her heart.

  Yunjing Zhong asked again when Yao Shizan would recover? Which doctor was invited?

  Yao Cun Jia and Yao Cun Hui then explained the whole story, of course without saying anything bad about Old Man Yao or Madam Ma. They insisted that it was the quack doctor who was greedy for the Yao family's money and intentionally harmed people, and they scolded the quack doctor a few times in passing.

  To know that Madam Ma is also the mistress of the Yao family, this kind of inner courtyard struggle is a shameful thing for the Yao family. If it spreads out, even if only to the Yun family, Old Master Yao will definitely be unhappy when he finds out!

  Although Old Master Yao is only interested in profit and has a cold temperament, at the Yao residence, he is the only one they can barely rely on. They cannot afford to lose his favor.

  "Dad's business is too busy," Yao Cunhui explained with a smile: "Otherwise, he would have told Grandma, Big Uncle and Big Brother about the good news long ago! But, it's also possible that Dad wants to give Grandma a surprise on her birthday!"

  "I think so too!" Yun Jinzhong also burst out laughing.

  Since both of my female cousins are so calm, the 10-year-old younger male cousin also speaks without any flaws. As an adult, can't he be patient? Now that everything is fine, there will naturally be more opportunities to interact in the future, and won't there be plenty of chances to talk? No need to rush for the time being.

  Yun Jin Zhong slowly got up, and the siblings only chatted about old times. When they mentioned their grandmother and mother, Yao Cun Hui's sisters couldn't help but choke back tears. Yao Shi Zan saw that her two sisters were on the verge of crying, and her small mouth pouted, almost crying out loud as well. Yun Jin Zhong and Yao Cun Jia Yao Cun Hui quickly comforted them.

  "I'll go back and tell Grandmother and Father, and on the day of Grandmother's birthday banquet, I will send a carriage to pick you up." Before leaving, Yun Jin Zhong reluctantly bid farewell, touched Yao Shi Zan's little head and sighed: "I wonder how excited Grandmother and Father will be when they hear that Zan'er has recovered!"

  "Big brother, on the day of grandma's birthday banquet, Zan'er must go to kowtow and wish grandma a long life!" Yao Shizan raised his head, his big black eyes looking at Yunjin Zhong.

  Yun Jin Zhong and Yao Jia sisters all burst out laughing.

  "Good, good, Zan'er is really filial!" Yun Jinzhong smiled and said.

  A thousand words were stuck in her throat, Yun Jin Zhong didn't know what to say for a moment, and Yao Cun Jia sister was the same. In the end, they just smiled at each other, reluctantly bid farewell, and watched as Yun Jin Zhong's figure disappeared into the distance before turning back.

  Not far away, a flash of pomegranate red skirt appeared from behind the green shade. Yao Cun's sharp eyes scanned it, and saw a figure flashing by, but only saw the branches swaying, and the figure had already disappeared without a trace.

  Yao Cunhui saw clearly that it was indeed Ma Qunfang. Her eyes sparkled, and she couldn't help but smile slightly. Ma Qunfang, could it be that she...

  At the prime of youth, beauty is at its peak, a maiden's heart is most easily moved!

  Yao Cunhui sat on a long couch in front of the moon window, quietly reading a book, with Hong Lian and Rong Ma's voices drifting into her ears.

  Hong Lian was thinking about the clothes and jewelry that Yao Cun Hui would wear on the day of Yun Lao Tai Jun's birthday banquet, and mentioned many styles and combinations to ask Rong Ma for advice.

  Yao Cunhui's new clothes were all taken care of by Hong Lian, and she was familiar with every style, knowing them clearly.

  Yao Cunhui was speechless at this silly and naive girl, shook her head slightly, finally closed the book in her hand, stood up and walked towards them.

  "Second Miss!" Hong Lian raised her eyes and quickly stood up, while efficiently pouring tea for Yao Cun Hui, she smiled awkwardly and rubbed her hands together, saying: "Did this servant disturb Second Miss with her chatter?"

  Yao Cunhui took a sip of tea, smiled deeply and glanced at her before saying: "It's rare for you to have so much to say, I'm not bothered by the noise, but I just can't bear to see you waste your efforts!"

  Rong's mother heard this and couldn't help but "heh heh" laugh.

  Hong Lian was taken aback, her face slightly puzzled and confused. She knew that Yao Cun Hui was just teasing her and not really angry, so she smiled and asked: "What do you mean by this, Second Miss? I don't understand! I've prepared everything early on, it can't be wrong, I'm doing it for your own good!"

  "It won't be wrong, it's just that there's no need." Yao Cunhui smiled and said: "These clothes don't fit, don't worry, in a few days, mother will definitely ask you to choose patterns and have new clothes made!"

  What was the grand occasion of Yun Lao Tai Jun's birthday celebration?

  It is said that at the time, Crown Prince Zhou Jingyu will also attend in person to celebrate his birthday. Yun Xiangsheng had been Zhou Jingyu's teacher before, and Yun Lao Taijun was still his Shifu (teacher's wife).

  The prince left, and the royal family members, high-ranking officials in the court, had to show their respect. Adding to that, the Yun family's accumulated connections over several generations, various friendships, and relationships through marriage, made the head of the Yun family, Yun Xinzhang, who held the position of Honglu Temple Minister, even more prominent. Yun Jinchong was the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Yun family, a young talent highly praised by the empress dowager, destined for great things. Who wouldn't support the Yun family? It's likely that their gate would be trampled down by the crowd in due time!

  On such an occasion, would Old Master Yao be willing to be ambiguous? He will definitely instruct Madam Ma to have the most fashionable and expensive clothes tailored for her sisters and choose the best jewelry! Only then can they save face.

  And at that time, Old Master Yao will definitely come in person as well.

  Hong Yu was still in a daze, and hadn't yet come back to her senses. After a moment of hesitation, she said uncertainly: "Really? Is the mistress being so generous? But didn't Second Miss just have many new clothes made?"

  "You just listen to Miss's orders and serve her well!" Mother Rong couldn't help but shake her head slightly and smile lightly, scolding her with a glance.

  Honglian is fine, but her heart is too honest and doesn't know when she will become more worldly. But it's also good this way, if everyone was as cunning as Hongzhi, who would have stayed by the second miss's side to take care of her during those days when the first wife passed away and he wasn't at home?

  Hong Lian was still chattering away when suddenly Ma Shi's personal maid, Cai Xia, came in smiling and greeted everyone, saying: "The mistress is asking the second young lady to go to the main courtyard for a visit, to select fabrics and have clothes made, as it will be needed for Cloud Old Lady's birthday banquet!"

  "Trouble you, Mother. Sister Cai Xia, go back and report to Mother first, I'll tidy up a bit and then head over!" Yao Cun Hui replied with a smile.

  Ma had always been wary of people around her having too much contact with Yao Cun's sisters, so when Cai Xia heard what Yao Cun said, she felt grateful and smiled, not daring to linger, she curtsied and left with a smile.

  "Second Miss... is really amazing!" Hong Yu's eyes widened as she muttered to herself, causing Yao Cunhui and Rong Ma to burst out laughing.

  Hong Lian came back to her senses and asked with a smile, "Mother Rong, you had guessed it was like this from the start, right? That's why you listened to me talk for half a day without saying a word. You were also trying to tease me!"

  "Hey, isn't that what the second miss said? It's rare for you to run out of words, don't let you talk more!"

  Yao Cunhui couldn't help but laugh again.

  Hong Lian couldn't help but smile, and then her face turned gloomy, softly sighing: "Second Miss, Mother Rong, is the servant very foolish? The servant doesn't understand anything, knows nothing, can't share any worries with Second Miss..."

  "Red Sorghum," Yao Cunhui grasped her hand tightly, his eyes gently fixed on hers, and said seriously: "You're not stupid at all, you're kind-hearted! Experience and means of doing things can be practiced and learned, but a kind heart is hard to come by. I hope you can always keep a kind heart, never change!"

  Hong Lian looked at Yao Cun Hui, then looked at Rong Ma, nodding as if she understood, and smiled: "Whatever the second young lady says, I will definitely remember it, and won't let the second young lady down! I also ask for your guidance, Rong Ma." Hong Lian came to Rong Ma's side, bowed deeply, and raised her head, her bright black eyes looking at Rong Ma: "Please instruct me, Rong Ma!"

  Rong's mother gave Yao Cunhui a glance, helped Hong Die up with both hands, and smiled with relief: "Good, good, you know how long my wife has been waiting for this sentence! As long as you use your heart, Rong's mother will teach you everything, just remember one thing, that is what the second lady said earlier!"

  Hong Lian's heart skipped a beat as she nodded vigorously and bowed deeply three times towards Rong Ma.

  When Yao Cunhui and Yao Shizan arrived at the main courtyard, Yao Cunjia, Yao Cunmei, and Ma Qunfang were all there. The master craftsman from Qiansi Workshop was also present. On the floor were placed two large wooden chests, each about half a person's height, filled with various brightly colored satins and silks. On the long table covered with light green tablecloth were arranged over ten pieces of high-quality fabrics, all in auspicious colors of gold and red, with intricate patterns, exquisite textures, and radiant colors that dazzled the eyes.

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