After Guo Jiao and Mrs. Li left, the feast turned into a family banquet. Cui Xianggong and his wife sat at the top, Cui Yuanzao and Liu Lanyin sat at the bottom, each on the left and right.
"Ms. Yang, my condolences. The imperial court was also shocked when I heard the bad news about your grandpa. Fortunately, Zhaoyi Town is at the end of its tether. I believe that the imperial court will win soon and comfort your grandpa and grandma."
Cui Dan looked at the beautiful lady next to him, feeling tangled in his heart.
At first, he did not agree with his younger brother's marriage arrangement for Ah Zao. Yang Shun was a capable official, but he tended to follow others' influence and was not a good match.
However, before he could raise any objection, his brother passed away, and he could no longer go against his brother's wishes.
When the bad news about Yang Shun came, he was relieved for a while. Azaoke was married to other five surname families, which was also good for him to take over the position of head of the clan.
However, before he could take any action, the Guo family's daughter jumped out again.
Ah Zao is also careless, unwilling to participate in secular affairs, and focuses on cultivating Taoism.
Unexpectedly, Mrs. Yang was not dead, and according to Lingcong, Azao actually liked her quite a bit?
If she could get Ah Zao to stop thinking about cultivating Taoism, and then look at his words and deeds, if it was suitable, it would not be impossible for her to marry Ah Zao.
Thinking of this, Cui Dan showed a kind smile.
Looking at Cui Xianggong's smiling face, Lan Yin felt uncomfortable all over.
Lan Yin deliberately told Xianggong Cui that the Yang family did not die at the hands of the Zhaoyi Town rebels, but she was afraid that Xianggong Cui would investigate further and expose her identity, and she was tangled in her heart.
Lan Yin could only silently confess to Madam Yang in her heart, "When I finish my own affairs, I will definitely seek justice for you."
Thinking of this, Lan Yin covered the corners of her eyes with a silk handkerchief and said: "Thank you very much, Mr. Cui. My son was weak since he was a child, so he was sent to the Taoist gym to learn some basic kung fu, and he was able to escape from the rebels. Unfortunately, my grandma and mother died tragically. I hope the court can avenge them."
After saying this, Lan Yin really burst into tears. She thought of her grandfather and mother who died tragically. Who can come to avenge them?
Cui Yuanzao frowned and looked at Lan Yin. Is she really sad for Yang Wan or is her acting skills too good?
Did he think wrongly that she was really related to the Yang family?
"Rong Niang, hurry up and stop your tears. Today is a happy day. Now that we are here, it will be a good day in the future." Aunt Rou took out a silk handkerchief from her arms and wiped Lan Yin's tears.
Lan Yin gradually calmed down, but in the end her whole face was full of tears.
"Hey, poor child." Aunt Rou sighed and said to Mrs. Cui who was in charge: "I will take Madam Yang to change clothes."
Mrs. Cui nodded.
When Lan Yin walked away, Cui Dan couldn't help but said: "This lady is so weak, how can she take on the responsibility of a clan wife?"
When Cui Yuanzao heard what his uncle said, he almost choked out his tea and coughed repeatedly. Can this be called weak?
Mrs. Cui glanced at Cui Yuanzao and said with a smile: "You, when it comes to fighting in the court, I am not as good as you. When it comes to looking at the wives of various families, you are not as good as me."
"Oh? What do you think, Madam?" Cui Dan poured a cup of tea for Madam.
"This lady is not a weak person. She is soft when she should be soft, and strong when she should be strong. Didn't you see that she always said hello to Madam Guo." Mrs. Cui laughed out loud as she spoke.
Cui Dan frowned and said, "Isn't this offending the Guo family?"
"Are you an old fool? Are you still thinking about marrying into the Guo family? Speaking of Mrs. Guo Jiao's temper, it's because the Guo family is deeply involved in the struggle for imperial power that I don't like them."
"Madam, please calm down. I just said it casually." Cui Dan said sarcastically.
"You just said it casually? If Madam Yang hadn't suddenly appeared, you were afraid of violating A Yao's last wish. I think you would have agreed long ago."
"It's not that Li Deyu is powerful. I thought it might be an opportunity for the Guo family to take the initiative to talk. Besides, I will definitely listen to Madam's opinion. Now it seems that Madam Guo has a bad character and must not be considered." Cui Dan swore.
"Don't say that Madam Yang pushed Madam Guo a few times, even if she scratched her face, there is nothing to be afraid of. If a family like ours is bullied in our own backyard, we can't do whatever we want. You are asked to be outside What are you fighting for? What kind of partisanship is this? How can Azao's happiness be more important?" When Mrs. Cui said this, she couldn't help but wipe away her tears.
"Everything Madam said is right, but Madam Guo is not wrong at all. It is not an option for this lady to follow Ah Zao all the time. Should we inform the Yang family's relatives in Hongnong and temporarily take Madam Yang away? To avoid rumors!" Cui Dan hurriedly wiped his wife's tears.
How is this possible? Ah Zao is finally tempted, and it's time to add fuel to the fire. If he leaves, given Ah Zao's temperament, the marriage may really be in trouble.
"This lady has just encountered a disaster, and someone is about to help her. If you just throw her away to an unfamiliar home, aren't you letting her suffer? Besides, she has to cooperate with Ah Zao in handling the case. If you think there is anything wrong with her, I will also I need to teach her a lot." Mrs. Cui wiped her tears and secretly glanced at Cui Yuanzao.
Cui Yuanzao has been accustomed to the way the two elders get along since he was a child. In the end, the aunt always wins, looks at the aunt gratefully, and sneaks away quietly.
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As soon as Cui Yuanzao walked out of Ronghui Hall, he saw Aunt Rou coming here with Lan Yin, so he went to greet her.
"I just didn't have time to ask you, how are you doing lately?"
"Okay, you don't have to worry about me, it's about yourself. Don't just practice Taoism. What's so good about cultivating Taoism?" Aunt Rou looked at Cui Yuanzao tenderly and said angrily.
Lan Yin watched curiously. She originally thought that Aunt Rou was Mrs. Cui's servant, but now it didn't seem like it. Who was this Aunt Rou?
"Oh, by the way. I just met the steward of the warehouse when I was walking on the road. He said that my husband had something to give you, so I brought it to you." Aunt Rou handed Cui Yuanzao a square rosewood box.
"Thank you, Aunt Rou." Cui Yuanzao did not open it, but put it in his sleeve.
Aunt Rou turned around and took Lan Yin's hand, and said, "Azao will be left to you from now on. You must remind him to eat on time and eat more meat."
Lan Yin looked at Aunt Rou's hazy eyes and was startled, thinking of her mother-in-law. If she were still alive, she would probably give her the same advice, right? Lan Yin nodded solemnly.
"Okay, I'll go in. You guys can go back too!"
Aunt Rou's back gradually sank into the rich beauty of Begonia, "When my grandpa was alive, she liked crimson the most, but now she never wears that color anymore."
"She is your grandpa's concubine?" Lan Yin murmured.
"Well, after my grandpa passed away, she didn't want to leave, so my aunt arranged for her to take care of me."
This was a heartbreaking contrast. His mother was married to another man, but his aunt was guarding him. Lan Yin looked at Cui Yuanzao with sympathy.
Cui Yuanzao turned his head away from Lan Yin and stared at the rosewood box in his hand: "Okay, the key evidence of Lu Qian's case is already in my hands."
