Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 185 Provocation

The next day, when Liu Yuechu woke up, the sun was already high in the sky.

She didn't need to give any instructions; Huajiao had already prepared the bathwater.

Liu Yuechu immersed herself in the water, letting it soothe the aches and pains throughout her body. Thinking back to how she used to constantly give Yuan Cuo "nourishment," she realized how utterly foolish she'd been. His body was more sturdy than an iron rod; her bones felt like they were about to shatter!

"The Imperial Household Department sent a letter this morning, asking you to go there tomorrow, but they didn't say what the specifics were... Also, Tuoba Yun sent someone with a letter, saying it was from his master to you."

Huajiao sat beside me, rambling on about what had happened that morning.

Liu Yuechu was drowsy in the bathtub. The Imperial Household Department should have been setting the supply schedule for this year and should have gone there long ago, but what trouble did Yuwen Chan cause again, even sending a letter in person?

"What did he say in his letter?"

"How dare this servant dismantle it? Besides, the deputy envoy said that you must dismantle it yourself and no outsiders are allowed to do it," Huajiao said very solemnly.

Liu Yuechu could only wash up, get dressed, and return to her room.

Open the letter sent by Yuwen Chan; it actually contained only two words: Wait for me.

Liu Yuechu cursed inwardly, yet couldn't help but laugh and cry. Just then, Granny Fang entered, and she couldn't help but complain, "Deliberately sending such an ambiguous letter, as if there's something between him and me, this person is really out of their mind!"

Granny Fang quickly put the letter away. "Oh dear, this is deliberately stirring up trouble. Whether it's true or not, we can't let the young master see it, or the rumors will start again!"

"Rumors?" Liu Yuechu asked in surprise. "What rumors are there about us? Are you hiding something from me?"

She was indeed focused on making money, and the few bits of gossip she occasionally heard were from Huang Wanwan when she came to the mansion to chatter on.

She hadn't seen Suozi's wife for a long time and was really unaware of what was happening outside.

Granny Fang didn't expect that she had let something slip. "It's nothing, just a few careless old women who were talking nonsense. I've already kicked them out."

"You're still deliberately keeping it from me."

Liu Yuechu knew that Granny Fang wouldn't easily send someone away, so things were clearly not that simple. "Is there anything between you and me that you can't say directly? No matter how big or small the matter is, don't make me look like a fool."

Granny Fang and Huajiao exchanged a glance, and then solemnly said, "Now the young master is favored by the emperor and is the top scholar in the imperial examination. I don't know where the rumor has started, but it says that you are a merchant's daughter and are not good enough for the young master."

"You know how rumors spread, and these words are getting uglier and uglier. I heard them, dealt with two of them, and then no one dared to mention it again."

……

Granny Fang spoke very simply, but the news had already reached the Liu family courtyard, and it was clear that it had become quite a rumor outside.

"Master, don't take it to heart. They're just too full and have nothing better to do. When you married your husband, he had nothing. If it weren't for you, he wouldn't have been able to become the top scholar!" Huajiao said indignantly.

"That's true, but how could outsiders remember the good things about their wives? There are plenty of Chen Shimeis in this world."

"As long as the son-in-law is devoted to his master, what do we care what outsiders say?"

……

Despite the repeated advice from Granny Fang and Huajiao, Liu Yuechu merely listened and didn't really take it to heart.

In her past life, she felt guilty, ashamed, and inferior because of such words, which led to her being repeatedly humiliated by Wei Gongming.

Whether she marries into the Yuan family or not in this life, she will not repeat the same mistake and be influenced by these few words of nonsense.

"No matter what the rumors say, with money in hand, I have nothing to fear... The Imperial Household Department can't go empty-handed tomorrow, so we'll prepare a generous gift."

"Also, tell my older brother to come along tomorrow."

The horse farm is now thriving, and Liu Musheng is extremely busy.

Since marrying Lin Mengyu, Lu Bingyang has suddenly reformed and taken up horse breeding and training. Perhaps due to his military lineage, he has actually quite mastered the craft.

The Liu Family Horse Ranch, which originally had a dozen or so horses, has now grown to two hundred. This is after sending many of them to serve in the southwest and the military.

Apart from the military horses, all the other horses were being used according to Yuan Cuo's original plan, generating substantial profits daily.

The Liang family was initially in a strong position, but they couldn't compete with the popularity of the Liu family's horse farm. These spoiled young men, incapable of anything else, had truly made a name for themselves at the horse farm.

Upon receiving the order, Huajiao immediately went to deliver the message.

The next day, Liu Musheng obediently followed Liu Yuechu into the palace.

"Um... I want to discuss something with you." Liu Musheng hesitated for a moment in the carriage, but finally spoke.

"You want money?" Liu Yuechu instantly caught the sensitive word. If it weren't for money, Liu Musheng wouldn't be so humble.

Liu Musheng was already numb to the fact that his secret had been exposed. He just didn't know how his sister's brain worked, as if she could predict the future and know what he was thinking.

“My third uncle came to me again. Mu Fang failed the imperial examination, and my sister is also having trouble getting married. He wants Mu Fang to work for me at the horse farm to earn some money to support the family.” Liu Musheng also understood the embarrassing situation that had occurred before, so he did not agree easily. “I am indeed short of manpower now, and my third aunt often takes care of my grandmother, which saves me a lot of trouble.”

"But I said, you have to agree first."

"If you still hold a grudge, just pretend I didn't say anything. It's not like I can't find someone else..."

Liu Musheng dared not make decisions on his own. He could look down on Liu Yuechu, but he couldn't afford to offend his brother-in-law.

He only knew that Yuan Cuo had passed the imperial examination with top honors and obtained a sixth-rank official position. Although he was pleased, he didn't take it seriously.

It was Pei Chun and Ye Zinan who told him that this sixth-rank official held considerable influence.

Not only was it heavy, but it was also favored by His Majesty to the extreme.

Which sixth-rank official was exceptionally allowed to attend the morning court session?

Which sixth-rank official was ever named to participate in political affairs in the imperial court?

Yuan Cuo, however, was not arrogant; he remained kind and composed, but the sense of detachment emanating from him became increasingly apparent, making him even more daunting.

Liu Yuechu pondered for a moment, "I can agree, but Liu Mufang can't work for you. Let him follow Lu Bingyang."

Following Liu Musheng might allow him to fish in troubled waters, but following Lu Bingyang, that cowardly cousin wouldn't dare.

Liu Musheng didn't care and nodded directly after hearing this, "I think Ye Zinan is more cunning. It's not a bad idea to train with him for a while."

Liu Yuechu was surprised. Had this older brother finally learned to use his brain?

The brother and sister arrived at the Imperial Household Department and spent lavishly. Furthermore, given Yuan Cuo's current influence, no one dared to bully the Liu family anymore.

After a busy morning, Liu Yuechu was starving.

As she was leaving, a large group of people were waiting for her outside the Imperial Household Department.

Upon seeing Liu Yuechu emerge, the head matron stepped forward first, "...Our princess has invited Lady Liu to have a cup of tea, so please come to Yueling Palace."