Chapter 121.1: A Generous Hand
Jing Wan soundlessly came to the main courtyard, then soundlessly returned to her Elegant Haitang Residence. Aside from the relevant few servants, not a single one of the other masters of this Luo family rear court was aware.
After Jing Wan left, Luo Old Madam somewhat worryingly sighed, “Hope this time, things won’t take a wrong turn again.”
Luo Pei Shan very much wanted to tell his old wife, this really wasn’t easy to say. Previously when third girl got betrothed to Chen Zheng Min, there wasn’t a single problem, but in the end, it was still that kind of outcome. With the circ.u.mstances like this at present, who knows how many people there will be that will obstruct their plans. Whether or not they’ll be able to smoothly get engaged is still very difficult to say. However, Luo Pei Shan didn’t say it out loud. He believes that his old wife actually also understands the stakes at hand, just she didn’t want to think too deeply, unwilling to acknowledge them, that’s all.
Soon after, Luo Pei Shan went to attend morning court.
When Jing Wan went to give her morning greetings to her mother, she ran into Luo Jing Bo and Sun Yi Jia, saying that they’d just arrived. But from the looks of it, it seems they were specifically waiting for her. After all, the other few young ones were also quietly sitting to the side.
Jing Wan rather didn’t feel she’d arrived late. Clearly it was these people that came early. The time she would come everyday were all more or less the same, and towards her shu sisters always arriving a step ahead of her, rather to wait for her, than to have her wait, she was also already long accustomed to. If one day, she were to arrive early, long before them, she can guarantee, the next day, her two shu sisters will definitely arrive even earlier. The two of them were still growing, so it’s better for them to sleep a little longer. Besides, coming too early will affect Zhang-s.h.i.+’s rest.
The crowd headed towards the main courtyard. Sun Yi Jia still coiled around Jing Wan’s arm as usual, leaning together and chatting in a low voice.
Because Luo Jing Bo needed to accompany Sun Yi Jia back to her paternal home today, Luo Old Madam didn’t keep the two of them for long, letting them go back early to prepare. The people of the Ding Duke Manor may come at any time to pick them up. If by chance the people of the Ding Duke Manor were to come early, but they still weren’t ready yet, then it won’t be good.
However, before they left, Luo Old Madam called on Sun Yi Jia to privately say a few words. When Sun Yi Jia came out, her expression was rather normal; no one was able to see anything wrong from her face.
Sun Yi Jia intentionally or otherwise casted a glance at Jing Wan, who had her head lowered, seemingly somewhat mindlessly pulling on her handkerchief in boredom, unsure if she also knew about this matter. However, the possibility of her knowing was rather high. Since old madam loved her that much, this kind of big matter, she naturally won’t hide from her.
Sun Yi Jia knew how much Jing Wan disliked the Ding Duke Manor, yet now, she had no choice but to make this kind of decision. It can be seen just how grim the situation has become.
Compared to the Luo family’s atmosphere, truthfully speaking, even Sun Yi Jia gave birth to the thought of never wanting to set foot into the Ding Duke Manor rear court ever again, let alone Jing Wan, who was born and raised in the Luo family. Although she’d just entered the Luo family gates, she already could very well understand why little sister Wan was so resistant towards the Ding Duke Manor.
Sun Yi Jia inwardly made up her mind. She will give her own elder brother a lecture too. If in the future he isn’t good to little sister Wan, or if he doesn’t protect little sister Wan well, she definitely won’t let him have a good time.
Luo Jing Bo originally wanted to ask his grandmother what she said to his wife, but after thinking about it, he let it go. Grandmother would never say anything overboard or unpleasant to hear. Moreover, if it really is very important, his wife most likely won’t keep it from him either.
Just as expected, the one to come pick up Sun Yi Jia to return to her paternal home was Sun Yi Lin.
Sun Yi Jia used that bit of time prior to getting on the horse carriage to say a few words to Sun Yi Lin.
Luo Jing Bo didn’t know what his wife said to his brother-in-law, but that usually gentle like jade gentleman, this while, was seemingly very restless. The expressions on his face were very interesting, going from the initial shocking disbelief to the later excitement and delight. Looking at it like this, one just knew that he’d encountered something good that he didn’t dare think of before.
Fortunately, Sun Yi Lin didn’t get overwhelmed by the surprise and act inappropriately for the occasion. After all, right now in the surroundings, there were that many pairs of eyes watching. A moment of carelessness, and even more twists and turns may arise for this matter.
Luo Jing Bo didn’t ride the carriage together with Sun Yi Jia, but instead rode on horseback with Sun Yi Lin. However, not long after, he regretted his decision. It would have been better to stay in the horse carriage. This brother-in-law of his right now was clearly preoccupied with something else. No matter what you say to him, he all didn’t have any reaction. This time, Luo Jing Bo was even more curious as to what Sun Yi Jia said, perhaps he should find some time to ask her?
Since it was Sun Yi Jia’s first trip back to her parental home after marriage, it naturally was very lively. Aside from the Ding Duke Manor’s entire family, her shu older sisters that have already married, along with their husbands, all returned too. Sun Old Madam also came out in high spirits.
The husband and wife pair were separated, with Luo Jing Bo being dragged by the men to go ‘chat’. As for the womenfolk, they naturally concerned themselves with whether Sun Yi Jia was well or not, regardless whether this concern was out of sincerity or hypocrisy.
However, seeing Sun Yi Jia’s smoothed out brows, and a face full of rosy color, even if they wanted to falsely a.s.sume she’s unwell, it was all very difficult.
Sun Old Madam held Sun Yi Jia’s hand, repeatedly saying ‘good’. Seeing her granddaughter like this, she really was happy. “Go have a private talk with your mother first, then go to my place afterwards.”
In the past, Sun Old Madam was usually amiable on the surface, but actually cold and indifferent on the inside. But right now, her thoughts and expression were matching. Very few were able to receive a smile from her. In the past, she treated Sun Yi Jia and Sun Yi Lin the best, but now, it seems she was only good to this pair of brother and sister. Along with her son and daughter-in-law, as well as her eldest grandson and so on, she was all very indifferent to, too annoyed to bother with them. Sun Yi Bin may be arrogant, and after tearing down the faces, daring to challenge the Ding Duke’s authority, but in front Sun Old Madam, he was still an obedient grandson.
No matter how many people were jealous at the unfairness, they all didn’t dare to utter a single word in front of Sun Old Madam. If you offend her, and she opens her mouth to sort you out, don’t count on anyone pleading for you.
The Ding d.u.c.h.ess could tell her daughter was very well, but she still couldn’t help but ask.
Sun Yi Jia smilingly replied one by one. She really was very well and couldn’t be better.
“How come I don’t see Hong Lian and Lu Yi, those two servant girls? Yi Jia, mother knows you’re upset inside, but the propriety one should have still needs to be there. Having the two of them won over into your hands is far better than treating them coldly. Mother is someone with experience……………”
“Mother, Jing Bo and father aren’t the same. Your experiences aren’t suitable for me.”
The Ding d.u.c.h.ess was so angry she wanted to slap her, “Men are all the same. Even if he treats you well now, once some time pa.s.ses, besides this face of yours………..” The Ding d.u.c.h.ess realized that she’d misspoke and hurriedly shut her mouth.
Sun Yi Jia’s expression grew cold, “Mother, I believe Jing Bo isn’t that kind of person. You don’t need to say anymore either, Hong Lian and Lu Yi, I’ve already given away.”
“You…….”
The mother and daughter pair were somewhat at odds.
Sun Yi Lin didn’t go together with the crowd to ‘test’ Luo Jing Bo, but rather went to go find Sun Old Madam.
Sun Yi Lin directly knelt before Sun Old Madam, “Grandmother, you once said, if this grandson were to have a girl one admires, you would help fulfill this grandson’s wish. Right now, this grandson wants to ask for grandmother’s blessing.”
Sun Old Madam although secluded herself from outside affairs, but was she completely unaware of the situation outside? No, she was very clear. Under normal circ.u.mstances, she is able to coldly watch from the sidelines, but when required, she would still come out and intervene in certain matters. That’s why, the situation outside, she undoubtedly would be very clear of. “The Luo family’s third miss?”
“Yes.”