The Comeback of the Cannon-Fodder Supporting Actress-Chapter 1069 - 1045: Prestige Amidst Chaos

These days, Dong Da has been living the good life, practically walking on air.

His father-in-law has ascended the throne, and he has been conferred the title of Duke Dingbei. What does Duke Dingbei mean? It means to stabilize the north, indicating that his father-in-law intends to attack the northern Da Qi to unify the world. Among so many titles, only he is Duke Dingbei, showing how much his father-in-law values him.

Dong Da, who once scratched out a living from the earth and later became a mountain bandit, has actually risen to the rank of marquis and minister, as if his ancestors had blessed him from the grave.

What makes Dong Da happiest is that he is about to get married.

This time is different from the last. Last time he married Ms. Chen just to settle, but this time it’s different. This time the bride is someone he truly likes, someone he wants to cherish and protect, eager to complete the Six Rituals and bring her home.

Most importantly, this bride is a noble princess, making many envious of Dong Da’s stroke of luck. Over drinks with his father-in-law, he got him drunk enough to betroth his daughter to him.

There you have it, people used to say he got a pretty daughter for free, but now she’s directly become a princess and Dong Da is the Prince Consort. Given his father-in-law’s love for his daughter, as long as Dong Da doesn’t rebel, he’ll be set for life without anyone being able to bring him down.

Every time Dong Da thinks about this, he can’t help but laugh in his dreams.

With the Six Rituals almost complete, the day of his wedding quickly approaches. On this day, the Ministry of Rites sends someone to Duke Dingbei Mansion to check on the progress of the renovations.

The main issue is that the Princess Mansion is under construction but won’t be completed anytime soon, so Dong Da and Princess Le Yang will marry in Duke Dingbei Mansion. As for a princess’s wedding, there are many formal procedures that require Ministry officials’ verification, making the process complex and troublesome.

However, from the old housekeeper down to the sweeping old woman, no one at Duke Dingbei Mansion finds it troublesome.

They find it an honor.

Especially the old housekeeper, who now walks with a spring in his step, with no aching legs or bent back, seeming ten years younger.

He leads the Ministry officials around the mansion, introducing them to everything.

"Mr. Geng, our marquis has put a lot of thought into marrying the princess. The main hall was completely dismantled and rebuilt. The doors and windows are genuine rosewood, and the glass was specially crafted with floral patterns by veteran glass artisans. Look here, this is the twin lotus pattern, this is the mandarin duck playing in the water pattern, and this is the Wufu pattern.

Once inside, the old housekeeper continues: "Our marquis wants Princess Le Yang to live comfortably, so he consulted the people building the Princess Mansion on future furnishings, and rearranged everything accordingly. The furniture designs were drawn by Princess Fengyang, and our marquis had them crafted."

No doubt, the furniture in the house is quite novel; the Ministry officials have never seen anything like it.

The styles are simple yet especially pleasing to the eye, with everything arranged conveniently, giving a sense of ease and comfort in such a space.

Mr. Geng nods: "Indeed, it’s impressive. When you’re done, give me the designs. I need to report this back to the Empress, and also let Princess Le Yang see them, in case there’s anything she’d like to change."

"Sure, sure."

The old housekeeper nods repeatedly, smiling: "Of course, since Princess Le Yang will be staying here after the wedding, she must be satisfied."

After Mr. Geng finishes his inspection and is about to leave, he sees a servant running over in a hurry: "Grandpa Liu, outside... there’s a woman with two kids waiting, saying... saying the kids are the marquis’s children."

"What?"

Hearing this, the old housekeeper immediately raises his eyebrows: "Let’s go, take a look."

Mr. Geng’s eyes shift: "Since the marquis has matters to attend to, I’ll take my leave first. I need to report back to the Empress."

The old housekeeper quickly offers a smile: "Take care, please say a few good words for us in front of the Empress and the princess."

Mr. Geng waves his hand: "Of course."

After sending off Mr. Geng, the old housekeeper instructs someone to find Dong Da, and he himself blocks the entrance to Duke Dingbei Mansion.

At the entrance, the old housekeeper sizes up Ms. Chen and the two children, growing even more furious.

The old housekeeper has always been loyal to Dong Da and recognizes Ms. Chen and the children. In his memory, when Ms. Chen and the children left Southern Yi, they were radiant.

Back then, Dong Da was following Xiao Yuan, who only occupied Nanyi Prefecture City, with little power. Yet, Dong Da provided Ms. Chen with the best he could get, giving her everything he could obtain.

At the time, Ms. Chen dressed vibrantly, and the children were well-cared-for.

When they left, Ms. Chen was wearing cloud brocade and pearl ornaments, the children dressed well too, and the eldest daughter’s hairpin was made of rubies.

But now, Ms. Chen looks like a beggar woman, having aged so much that the old housekeeper can barely recognize her.

She has wrinkles on her face, and sprinkles of white hair can be seen. Her clothes are also worn and tattered.

The two children clinging to Ms. Chen appear particularly timid, not even daring to look people in the eye.

The old housekeeper is livid.

Ms. Chen is indeed ungrateful. Dong Da treated her so well back then, yet she turned her back on him, almost causing his death.

The two children are no better. It’s understandable that Ms. Chen might not acknowledge Dong Da, but the children? They would rather abandon their own father for the life they claimed to be better, hurling accusations and even insults at their biological father, severing all ties.

These three people now can’t make ends meet.

Judging by their appearance, it’s clear they aren’t doing well in the Xu Family. Unable to stay there, they shamelessly come crawling back to Dong Da, treating him like a garbage collector, willing to take any piece of trash.

Moreover, Dong Da is about to marry Princess Le Yang; what are they implying by coming now?

Are they here to cause trouble or sabotage things?

"Housekeeper Liu."

Ms. Chen looks at the old housekeeper, calling out loudly: "Let us in quickly. The children and I need to freshen up right away. Also, have the kitchen prepare some food; the kids are starving."

Housekeeper Liu chuckles in anger.

Ms. Chen is truly shameless.

Even now, she wants to give orders.

"Who are you?"

Housekeeper Liu looks down at Ms. Chen, with a hint of disdain in his eyes: "What are you doing in Duke Dingbei Mansion? This isn’t a place for just anyone. Leave now, or I’ll report you to the authorities."

Ms. Chen is filled with rage: "Housekeeper Liu, what do you mean? Don’t I know this is Duke Dingbei Mansion? I am the Duke Dingbei’s wife, and these are his children. We need to..."

Housekeeper Liu gestures: "Take this shameless crazy woman away, and lock these three up. We’ll wait for the marquis to deal with them."