The cannon fodder original wife's bad story

Chapter 1398

Jin Fuyun put down her pen and ink, got up and came to Yu Cheng. “Song Guanzhou finally managed to go out. I heard that he was with the two female members of the Duke’s family. There were dozens of people including the mistress and servants. They were in a hurry. No matter where they were, Song Guanzhou’s legs were weak, so he must have been separated from them.”

She looked at Yu Cheng, "You wear a mask and take men with you. The weather's bad today, rain and wind, the cart wheels might slip, and the driver's had too much to drink—"

Jin Fuyun spoke these words slowly and calmly, her gentle voice making it hard to believe that such a life-threatening decision could come so lightly from her lips.

Yu Cheng pondered the matter a hundred times, but after much thought, he also felt it was feasible.

"Young lady, just wait for my message."

When he returned from delivering the dowry, he knew how heartbroken the young woman, who couldn't bear to break off the engagement, was. The lights in her room were on day and night, and those around her were trembling with fear...

Looking at that dignified, bright, and elegant face, it was also tormented by this marriage, making her increasingly haggard.

He couldn't bear to part with it.

Having made her plans, Jin Fuyun decided not to linger any longer. She was about to say a few more words when Yu Cheng unusually stopped her, saying, "It's best if the eldest young lady doesn't know. If things succeed and the Duke's mansion investigates, the eldest young lady must not be implicated. If things fail..."

If things go wrong, Yu Cheng will have no face or life to return.

"No, Acheng, you will build the pier up the mountain today at my country estate. Remember that!"

Having braved countless dangers together, the two of them were no match for the mere women of the inner quarters. Before leaving, Yu Cheng turned back and asked, "If Song is eliminated, will the eldest young lady still not be able to get what she wants?"

"If I can get rid of her, even if I marry her, I'm capable of remaining a virgin widow. What's wrong with a widow marrying a widower?"

Yu Cheng looked at Jin Fuyun and saw that her phoenix eyes were sparkling, yet she was unusually determined.

This seemed to be the best solution she had come up with after sleepless nights. Yu Cheng lowered his eyes slightly and said, "Young lady, I'm afraid this approach is difficult to control. If one move is not made properly, disaster will surely follow."

Song was no ordinary woman; how could she simply die like that?

Prince Yong, He Jiang, was not a commoner, so he could not simply disappear.

"Don't worry. It's a natural disaster and a man-made calamity. So many people in the capital died, and the two of them were completely unrelated. Besides, they didn't die at the same time, so you can't suspect me."

She gently stroked the blue phoenix hairpin adorning her hair, her expression a mixture of amusement and disbelief. “I was obsessed before, always trying to find ways to get things done in the inner quarters. But they were all useless. Not only did they fail to achieve their goals, they pushed me step by step into this dangerous situation.”

She looked up, her almond-shaped eyes filled with a resolute determination born of deep thought.

“Ah Cheng, you have always been intelligent and bold. I believe you can get rid of that scourge without harming yourself.”

Yu Cheng was about to leave when Panxi started peeking in from outside. Jin Fuyun frowned again, her murderous intent rising, but she let Panxi go after she cautiously spoke up.

"A letter came from over there, saying that the women of the Pei family are going to Longen Temple to offer incense today. Only the young master, the fourth son of the Xiao family, and the eldest son of the second branch of the family, Hua, and the two young masters will be going with them."

Where are Pei An and Xu Lingbai?

"I didn't go. The Fourth Young Master was on duty, and Xu Lingbai had not heard the reason why he didn't go."

Yu Cheng said calmly, "July 2nd is the big day of the palace examination. If he is not visiting famous scholars, he is studying hard and will not cram at the last minute."

"it is good!"

Jin Fuyun was overjoyed and gave Panxi a rare smile, saying, "Good maid, thank you so much."

Panxi, unaware of the reason, and with a hint of fear, repeatedly said, "I dare not, I have always been stupid and clumsy, but fortunately the young lady does not mind."

"Of course I don't mind."

Jin Fuyun winked at Yu Cheng, then took Panxi's hand and said, "Good maid, I know you're good at combing hair. Today, comb my hair into a flying fairy bun, and then we'll change into some bright clothes and go sit with my sister-in-law for a while."

As soon as Panxi and Panlan entered the house, she said to Yu Cheng, who was about to leave, "The stone steps of the villa are being paved, and a boardwalk is to be built. You must keep a close eye on it and make sure that no corners are cut, lest it cause a disaster in the future."

Yu Cheng agreed and drifted away.

Panxi and Panlan entered the house with trepidation, taking apart and recombing the hair they had spent so much time putting up that morning. After washing their faces and dressing up, they changed into new clothes, looking radiant and beautiful. Then, supported by their maid, they went to Madam Jiang.

Upon hearing the maid's report, Madam Jiang became suspicious.

"Why did you come here today? Yesterday you refused to see me, but now you're here again. How do you look, young lady?"

The young maid who had run over ahead of time raised her tender face and said, "Young lady is dressed festively today and has a smile on her face. I met her in the garden. Sister Panxi was instructed by the young lady to give me some money so that I could run over and tell the young mistress that the young lady wants to come and have tea with you."

Jiang got up, intending to redo her makeup, but then she saw the bright and beautiful girl step in. While others looked glamorous in their red and green attire, Jin Fuyun was born with an air of nobility, and her attire exuded a heroic spirit.

"Sister-in-law, I was wrong yesterday. I was upset and dragged you into this. I've come here today to apologize."

Madam Jiang quickly stepped forward, saying, "What are you saying, my sister-in-law? I'm so worried that you're not eating or sleeping well, and that you're harming your delicate body."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I've thought it through. My father, mother, brother, and sister-in-law would never harm me. I've only met Prince Yong in front of the Empress Dowager. To be honest, he's a handsome young man, and to me, he's a member of a collateral branch of the royal family, so it's a good match..."

She spoke clearly and plainly, and Mrs. Jiang was overjoyed to hear it.

“Good girl, now you understand. If Prince Yong were a short, ugly, pockmarked man, fat and ugly, not only would you have given up, but frankly, I wouldn’t have been able to persuade you. But when Prince Yong came to our house a few days ago, I secretly saw him and he was indeed handsome and talented.”

The two sisters-in-law sat down together. At this moment, Aunt Qing also came forward to greet Jin Fuyun. Jin Fuyun was different from her usual indifferent attitude and was more amiable.

"Please don't take offense at my temper, wet nurse. It's a major life event, and I'm just a bit stubborn because I can't see things clearly."

"It's good that the young lady has figured it out; the efforts of the General and the Princess have not been in vain."

“I drank a few mouthfuls of my wet nurse’s milk, and I will never forget it. My wet nurse has worked hard all the way, and she should rest well these days. I think that when I get married in the golden autumn, I will still need my wet nurse and me to help with the wedding.”

"This old servant understands."

After Qing Sangu left, she stood by the door for a while, then left with her head bowed and eyes downcast.

Inside the house, the two sisters-in-law were enjoying tea and chatting happily. Jin Fuyun even played a tune for her sister-in-law, Jiang Shi, when Jin Yunfan outside heard it and stopped in his tracks. "Who's in there?"

"Reporting to the eldest young master, it is the eldest young lady who has come to visit the young mistress."