Rebirth of the Excellent Daughter of the Marquis Household (REDMH) - Chapter 77
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Seeing Liang Huai Yu stunned on the spot, Yun Ke showed his rare smile, “Don’t worry Madam, this prince would not treat the girl without proper respect.”
If there were really misunderstandings between him and her in the previous life, then he would make it up to her in this life.
He, Yun Ke, was a man who would repay others for everything. Not only hatred, but also for kindness.
Yun Ke’s smile was as resplendent as the moon breaking through the clouds, yet Liang Huai Yu was not in the mood to appreciate it. Her mind was filled with the information that Yun Ke wanted to marry her daughter. This made her very flustered but he soon settled down and thought about it carefully.
If she was in the capital and learned that a prince wanted to marry her daughter while observing all three letters and six etiquettes, she would naturally be happy from the bottom of her heart. Her daughter would marry into high society, into the imperial family and would have a lifetime of wealth. What could a mother be dissatisfied with?
However, the current Liang Huai Yu was no longer the Liang Huai Yu of that time. Especially since Gu Yu Qi had brought up the dispute for the heir to the throne, how could she still look forward to her daughter marrying into the imperial family?
Perhaps her daughter was right. Green mountains and clear waters, with unparalleled freedom, was where they as mother and daughter should go.
Even her own maternal clan, the Liang family, had been unwilling to reach out to them when they were in dire straits. However, when they saw they would gain an advantage, they sent someone to agree to her terms. This had made her very sad. If her maternal clan was like this, then in the future if Gu Yu Qi really married into the imperial family, what would she get?
Besides, the Liang family had already set their minds on re-entering the imperial court. Who knows which prince they have teamed up with, which prince they wanted to establish a relationship through marriage. If Gu Yu Qi married Yun Ke, then would that not be chaos? Was she just going to watch her daughter face off her maternal clan? Although her maternal clan was just a symbol to her, they were still her relatives and this chilled her heart. She could not bear to see people from her maternal clan and her daughter fighting each other in the future.
Besides, now that Gu Yu Qi’s notoriety was known, even if the three books and six etiquettes were followed, she would not be the main concubine. To serve as a side concubine for someone would never do! Her daughter deserved the love of the best man in the world, she should never be so lowly as someone’s side concubine.
“Your Highness exaggerates.” Liang Huai Yu hurriedly stood up and bowed to Yun Ke, politely declining, “Your Highness’ kindness is appreciated by this little madam. But my daughter is obstinate. The news of her being expelled from the Marquis’ family has already spread through the streets and alleys. I’m afraid her virtues are unworthy of Your Highness. Your Highness is the Emperor’s son and should be matched with a virtuous lady from the capital.”
When Yun Ke heard this, the smile on his face froze immediately. Although Liang Huai Yu’s remarks criticised her own daughter, her meaning was also very clear in that she refused marriage on Gu Yu Qi’s behalf.
His heart sank faintly and Yun Ke suppressed the displeasure welling up from the bottom of his heart. He waved his hand and said to Liang Huai Yu, “We won’t discuss the matter now. If Madam has no other issues, this prince is tired and wants to rest. In the past few days, this prince will trouble Madam to stay here temporarily. When this prince is fully recovered, then Madam can go out.”
“Yes.” Liang Huai Yu obviously noticed Yun Ke’s dissatisfaction and displeasure, but seeing that he did not mention it again, her heart relaxed slightly. Either way, she had already declined. As Gu Yu Qi’s mother, she was unwilling, so it was impossible for His Highness Prince An to ask for an imperial decree to suppress her. Besides, Gu Yu Qi was notorious now and even if His Majesty wanted to set a marriage for Yun Ke, it would not be for Gu Yu Qi. The notoriety of being expelled from the Marquis’ family was a hurdle that could not be overcome. How could His Majesty let a woman who was expelled from the family become his daughter-in-law? It was likely she could not even become a concubine.
After Liang Huai Yu retreated, she felt a little bit of comfort in her heart. After discovering Yun Ke’s intentions, and declining him to his face, Liang Huai Yu felt both relaxed and fearful now. She looked forward to the early “recovery” of His Highness Prince An so that he would leave Jiangxia City and return to the city, and they would never meet again.
Once this disaster was over, she must hurry with Gu Yu Qi to Kuizhou as quickly as possible. They did not dare to provoke him, but could they not afford to avoid him at least?
Now Liang Huai Yu recalled why Gu Yu Qi chose to go to Kuizhou. She felt that her daughter was really too smart, almost like a demon.
As the news of Yun Ke’s illness spread, Yun Qing had to come and take a look.
Firstly, he wanted to see if Yun Ke was really sick. Secondly, he was here to tell Yun Ke that the money and food supplies, the ones Yun Ke brought from the capital and had left to him to escort to Jiangxia City, had already arrived. Yun Ke exchanged a few words with him through the door. He caught a glimpse of Yun Ke at a distance. He had indeed lost a lot of weight and had a sickly pallor. He looked rather helpless and at that moment, he felt both a slight concern and disgust.
Especially when Yun Ke said that he would leave the management of the money and food to him, if Yun Qing had not been hindered by Yun Ke’s infection, it was likely that he would have gone and happily hugged his younger brother.
The amount of money and food was sizable. There was no reason for him not to take a little of it when it was handed to him.
The idea in his heart was well calculated. He only thought that Yun Ke was useless, with no power or influence in the imperial court, and he was also weak. He thought that the timing of Yun Ke’s illness was simply too cooperative. This plague was so severe that almost no one survived after being infected. Now that he was infected, it saved him from having to do anything else. He also knew that since all the money and food was handed to him, in the future, he only needed to hand over a fake account of things to the imperial court. Even if something was wrong, then he could just place the blame on the dead Yun Ke.
Seeing Yun Qing smiling very happily, although he told him to take good care of his illness, there was no concern in his words or eyes at all. Yun Ke could not help but sneer in his heart.
In the previous life, he had escaped death in Jiangxia City. It was likely that Yun Qing had played some tricks here, otherwise, how could he as a prince with almost no contact with refugees become infected with the plague somehow? If it were not for Du Xia’s cleverness, it was likely that he really would not have persisted until Gu Yu Qi brought out that prescription.
His tragic situation in Jiangxia City in the past life was still vivid in his mind. It was only after he recovered and left Jiangxia that he realised the money and food accounts did not match up. At that time, he was but a fledgling so could only suppress the matter. However, he later blackmailed Yun Qin based on this matter, making him cautious and not daring to act rashly.
After all, Yun Qing was the one who dug a hole for himself to jump into. Otherwise, with his military and financial resources, he was already standing out in the battle for the throne.
As if Yun Qing would stay here by Yun Ke’s place, he just said a few words then left. As he turned around, his lips curled in disgust. He was just waiting for Yun Ke to die, then he would order everyone here to be driven out. For such a big garden to be used for growing vegetables, how ridiculous. At that time, he would only need to say that Prince An fell ill here and died, and that everyone here was either infected with the plague or could not rid themselves of the guilt from having not taken good care of Prince An.
The courtyard of one of the four famous gardens in Jiangxia would end up in his grasp.
Thinking of this, Yun Qing’s footsteps were much lighter as he left. Such a good fortune could not even be halted in its tracks. The little Jiangxia City was just the first step, his goals would be even more ambitious in the future. Although the soldiers of Jiangbei Camp were under his control temporarily, those were the old man’s soldiers. He could not mobilise them so if he wanted to accomplish great things, then it would be necessary for him to nurture his own personal soldiers. If he had no food, then what would he feed them with?
He had been operating in Jiangbei for many years so of course he could not allow Yun Ke, who had just arrived, find any clues. It was good that the kid was sick now. If he was not sick, then Yun Qing would have to find a way to make him sick.
After Yun Qing left, Yun Ke sent out several letters via messenger pigeons. The grey pigeons flapped their wings and flew out into the dark sky.
Although the rain had stopped, the sky had not cleared up yet.
That night, Yun Ke took the medicine and fell asleep. Gu Yu Qi also relaxed.
She could not sleep in her room no matter what. Originally, she was arranged to stay in the room next to Yun Ke, but now Liang Huai Yu joining them had broken Yun Ke’s plan. She was caught between the two of them and separated their rooms far apart.
Gu Yu Qi was obviously very satisfied with this arrangement.
Unable to fall asleep, she just got up and dressed. Gu Yu Qi quietly pushed open the door and walked out.
She walked slowly in the courtyard at night. This place had been set as a restricted area by Yun Ke and there were not many guards who could come in. So, the spacious house seemed very empty.
The lights on the porch lit up the empty courtyard. Gu Yu Qi walked aimlessly along the corridor.
She turned the corner at a little door and stopped. This was a relatively independent small courtyard. Several stalks of purple bamboo had originally been planted at the corner of the courtyard, but under Gu Yu Qi’s major transformation, they had been pulled out and replaced with green vegetables.
Under the lamplight, in the centre of the courtyard, Gu Yu Qi saw the vigorous posture of a young man.
She stood quietly at the door in the corner with a smile at the corners of her lips. The youth under the lamplight stood gracefully like a dragon. The long sword in his hand was filled with a chilling aura, reflecting the light of the lamp, as if it could tear apart the dull night sky. The glint of the sword flashed, leaving behind a lingering charm.
Sensing someone at the door, the young man glanced back sharply and the glint of the sword pointed towards the door. His face was elegant and handsome under the lamplight with cold eyes. After clearly seeing who it was, the chill subsided instantly. He turned around and the long sword in his hand that was originally aiming towards Gu Yu Qi swung in the air. He swung a beautiful display of moves then sheathed the sword into the scabbard gracefully.
She had not seen him in just a few years, but he already reached this level. The sword seemed to gain life in his hand, moving so freely. If Gu Yu Qi was not afraid of alarming Yun Ke, she would already be applauding excitedly.
“It’s you.” Du Xia stopped in front of Gu Yu Qi. Surprise flashed in his eyes and he only said two words. His ears were already slightly reddened and he did not know what else to say.
“It’s me.” Gu yu Qi smiled and whispered, “Are you still practising swordsmanship so late at night?”
“Mhmm.” Du Xia nodded, feeling his ears getting hotter.
Under the lamplight, there was a faint yellow floating on the girl’s porcelain-like skin. It seemed to make her eyebrows softer and more delicate. That kind of hazy beauty was unforgettable.
“Was the cake tasty?” Gu Yu Qi tilted her head and asked in a low voice.
Du Xia was slightly taken aback. He shook his head, then lowered his head and looked at his toes.
“It wasn’t tasty?” Gu Yu Qi turned pale with shock. How could this be? She had obviously tried it. Could it be that she had been a bit busy then and the maids had grabbed the wrong thing?
“It’s not that. I couldn’t bear to eat it.” Du Xia slowly took out the oiled paper bag from his sleeve and handed it to Gu Yu Qi. The oiled paper bag had been flattened from being carried by him all this time, but he was still reluctant to eat it.
He looked uneasily at Gu Yu Qi, “Sorry, I… didn’t intend to crush it.”
A trace of tenderness flashed across Gu Yu Qi’s heart. She stood on tiptoe and raised a hand to brush the scattered hair on Du Xia’s forehead. “Silly!” She said softly.
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