Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!
Chapter 877: Quirky and Eccentric

Chapter 877: Chapter 877: Quirky and Eccentric

Zhulan pinched Yu Yi’s chubby cheeks, "Then stay and keep Grandma company."

"Mm-hmm."

The girls who were in the room all went out, and the room that was bustling just a moment ago instantly quieted down.

Ran Wan had become familiar with Zhou Residence from her last visit and noticed they were on the wrong path, "Aren’t we going to the garden?"

Yu Die tilted her little head, "Sister Wan, aren’t you here to see Big Brother? What is there to see in the garden? Naturally, we’re going to the study!"

Ran Wan’s face flushed with heat, and she dared not meet Yu Die’s bright eyes, "I, I’m not."

Yu Die tugged at her eldest sister’s hand, "Is this saying one thing but meaning another?"

Yushuang laughed out, her little sister was clever and witty; despite being young, she understood quite a bit, "You mustn’t bully others."

Yu Die stuck out her tongue and shook the snow off her cape, "I’m not bullying Sister Wan."

Yu Lu held Yu Die’s other hand, "Don’t be naughty."

Yu Die obediently shut her mouth. She wasn’t afraid of her eldest sister because she was her real sister, and she knew as long as she didn’t go too far, her eldest sister would indulge her. But she was somewhat afraid of her second sister, especially when the second sister wasn’t smiling. Then she felt like she had to listen to her, "Mm."

Ran Wan’s facial temperature had already cooled down, "Let’s not go then!"

Yu Lu smiled, "We still need to go, otherwise, Big Brother will be leaving the house soon."

Ran Wan was startled, "Leaving?"

Yushuang explained, "During his days off recently, Big Brother would leave the house to visit his classmates. Counting the time, he should be leaving in a little over half an hour."

Ran Wan’s mood suddenly fell. She said she didn’t want to go, but deep down she did want to.

Yu Lu’s eyes were full of laughter, and Yushuang was also amused. Yu Lu did it on purpose; indeed, Big Brother was supposed to leave, but this time he would be staying at home during his days off.

They soon arrived outside the study and heard Ran Xun’s movements.

Ran Xun, "Future brother-in-law? That’s not a bad title!"

Ran Wan was born a month earlier than him, and although she was unwilling, he was her younger brother.

Outside the study, Ran Wan felt like her scalp was exploding. She was both embarrassed and angry, wishing she could give Ran Xun a good beating!

Mingyun frowned, "Once you’re outside this door, you’re not allowed to address me like that."

Though he thought the title wasn’t bad.

Inwardly, Ran Xun thought about his false propriety; don’t think he didn’t see that raised eyebrow, clearly very pleased with the title.

Ran Wan’s cheeks burned scarlet, so Zhou Mingyun did approve of the title. Her heart felt sweet, and she thought Zhou Mingyun’s voice was very pleasant.

Yushuang bumped Yu Lu’s shoulder, and the sisters smiled at each other.

But they overlooked Yu Die. Yu Die commented, "Sister Wan’s face is red again, even redder than before."

The young girl’s voice carried into the study, and suddenly it was quiet inside. Ran Wan’s face grew even redder.

At Zhang Jinghong Residence, Yao Xin returned shortly after leaving the house, "There are half as many soldiers outside as before."

Zhang Jinghong had been recuperating peacefully these past days and was already halfway recovered. He was walking back and forth in the room to exercise when he heard her and stopped in his tracks, "Looking at the situation, they should be able to withdraw in a few days."

Yao Xin was happy inside, "That would be wonderful."

Zhang Jinghong wiped the sweat off his forehead with a handkerchief, "Once I can go out, we should acquire more property."

Yao Xin was in complete agreement, "There’s also the shop."

Zhang Jinghong was calculating his family’s assets, "Alright, I’ll listen to you."

In the Yao Residence, Yao Wenqi looked grave as he read the letter in his hands, pondering over and over whom to send to Zhang Yang’s side. The young servants who used to be with Zhang Yang had all been dealt with by the Emperor.

Now those around Zhang Yang were the Emperor’s men. He felt this was normal; this was the way of an Emperor.

Yao Wenqi considered Zhang Yang’s recent changes and growth, and indeed it was time to send someone over to ensure that the person could gain Zhang Yang’s trust in the future.

In Jinzhou Province, Wong Ju was unhappy; he had no mind for official duties as his thoughts were consumed by the news his father had passed to him—he was actually being transferred to the capital, moreover, a lateral move to the Ministry of Revenue. His father was happy about it since he wouldn’t stay long in the Ministry of Revenue, but it would be advantageous for him to smoothly settle in the capital and have better opportunities wherever he went thereafter.

When Minister Wang entered, he saw Wong Ju sprawled despondently over the desk, "Didn’t sleep well?"

Wong Ju lethargically replied, "I’m contemplating the hard days that lie ahead of me."

Minister Wang didn’t understand, "Is there something important happening in Jinzhou?"

Wong Ju sat up, supporting himself on the desk. He really didn’t want to work under Zhou Shuren. Recalling his past experiences, he was even more distressed and, gritting his teeth, said, "I need some ’heat-reducing’ tea."

So the root cause lay here—it must be Zhou Shuren!

In the capital, Zhou Shuren sneezed. He didn’t know who was talking about him, but after sneezing several times, Zhou Shuren thought that someone must be cursing him!

At the Zhou Residence, Chang Zhong leaned on his mother and sat down, looking eagerly at her.

Zhulan kissed her youngest son, "Speak up, you’ve been lingering around me for a while, what is it you want?"

Chang Zhong fiddled with his fingers, embarrassed, "Mother, I also want a wife."

Zhulan gasped in surprise, it was as if a needle had pricked into her flesh, truly painful, "You’re saying you want a wife?"

Chang Zhong’s face flushed red, "Yes, Ran Xun’s nephew said that a wife can lull me to sleep, can make sweets and clothes, and can play with me. Mother, is a wife really that great?"

Zhulan cursed Ran Xun in her heart, that boy was never well-behaved. Chang Zhong was still so young, "It’s too early for you to think about a wife."

Chang Zhong remembered what Ran Xun had said, "We could get engaged first, just like Mingyun and Ming Teng’s nephew. Yes, mother, I saw Mingyun’s nephew blush today."

Zhulan couldn’t help laughing, "You’re not old enough to get engaged yet. Wait until you’re bigger. Now, tell mother how Mingyun interacts with Ran Wan?"

Chang Zhong looked down at his plump body, realizing indeed that he was quite small and feeling somewhat deflated, but the thought of Mingyun’s nephew re-energized him, "Mother, I called him ’the elder nephew’s wife,’ and then the elder nephew blushed and even covered my mouth. Mother, did I say something wrong?"

Zhulan could imagine that scenario, "You are still young, they are not married yet, you can’t call her that now."

Chang Zhong sighed, muttering, "I wonder what my wife will be like. I hope she’s a little plump girl."

Zhulan burst out laughing, as she could almost visualize two chubby figures sitting in front of her.

In the evening, Zhulan learnt from Zhou Shuren, who said, "Thank goodness it’s a son marrying a wife. If it were a daughter, it would be far too heart-wrenching."

Zhulan was speechless. If it really were a daughter, she would definitely sympathize with the future son-in-law; her husband certainly was a petty and vengeful man.

The next day, Zhulan prepared to visit the Song family. The Song family was very low-key, hardly hosting social gatherings even once a year, but many people were invited to this banquet.

The residences of the Song family members were all located nearby, a whole area belonging to the Song family.

There were truly many carriages outside the Song residence, indicating that quite a number of guests had arrived that day.

Zhulan got out of her carriage and had walked only a few steps when she saw Lady Bai, who came over with a smile, "Lady, please come inside."

Zhulan wasn’t alone; she had brought Xue Han with her.