The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 180 - 139: One of Us (Part 3)

"After all, there’s only one position." Chun Nuan had long anticipated this day. Of course, the masterminds behind the plot to harm the crown prince differed, though their goals were remarkably similar.

"Indeed, your brother-in-law, General Tang, seems to side with the crown prince."

These few words from Master Zhou Qi scared Chun Nuan out of her wits. It wasn’t wise to take sides so early on, and she certainly didn’t want her elder sister to get caught in the mire again. She would have to remind her in future letters.

"No such thing. Generals have always been loyal to the Emperor." Whether it was true or not, Chun Nuan immediately denied it: "Seventh Young Master is really joking. However, this is not a matter to speak about lightly, as it would have significant repercussions."

"Indeed, indeed, rest assured, I only speak my mind to my own people." Master Zhou Qi said, "From now on, we’re one of the same."

Chun Nuan: Oh, I’m not buying it! Xiao Chunyu was remarried, and the Emperor personally decreed the marriage to the illustrious General Huaiyuan, Xia Guangcheng, from the Capital.

This news shocked everyone in the Xiao family.

"Nuannuan, the news can’t be wrong, can it?"

Mrs. Xu couldn’t believe her ears: her woeful daughter managed to secure such a favorable marriage.

She was familiar with Xia Guangcheng, known as a highly sought-after son-in-law in the Capital.

Suddenly, Mrs. Xu remembered something.

"No, Nuannuan, your elder sister is already married?"

"Yes, she was married by imperial decree."

Looking at the panic-stricken face of her aunt, could it be she’s not satisfied with this marriage?

Her elder sister mentioned in her letters that she was doing well, and General Xia was very kind to her and Panpan.

"Oh no, oh no." Mrs. Xu lamented, upon hearing the marriage had already taken place: "Chunyu, my daughter, why is your life so bitter?"

What?

What’s wrong with aunt?

How can she be bitter about her sister marrying a Great General on a second marriage?

This was a dream unattainable for many noblewomen in the Capital, yet fulfilled by her sister. And here aunt is, lamenting. Indeed, human joys and sorrows are not the same.

"Sister-in-law, what are you worried about?"

Mrs. Huang also felt something was off with her sister-in-law; despite such good news, why was she lamenting?

"You might not know, but do you know why the eldest General Xia hasn’t taken a wife despite his age?"

"What is it?"

Is there a secret?

Chun Nuan was shocked, could it be what she thought?

Her elder sister, marrying again, just wanted a family, regardless of other things?

If that were true, she might have to check General Xia’s pulse and prescribe some medicine; her sister had suffered enough and shouldn’t jump from one pit to another. Heaven wasn’t being fair.

"He’s cursed to harm his wives." Mrs. Xu revealed a secret known amongst the Capital’s noble matriarchs.

Cursed to harm wives?

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xu and Mrs. Huang became anxious.

"Then Chunyu, she..."

"Aunt, mother, third aunt, the curse of being harmful to wives is purely baseless."

Upon hearing this, Chun Nuan greatly relaxed. Fortunately, she didn’t need to intervene. After all, having a younger sister investigate such matters concerning a brother-in-law could be quite embarrassing.

"Aunt, you should know, many shady dealings within noble households remain hidden from outsiders, and this notion of General Xia harming his wives is merely a rumor created by some."

One can understand these people’s thoughts; if they can’t have him, they don’t want others to either.

With three men making a tiger, the rumors grew wilder, eventually scaring off those afraid of death, leaving only those unafraid yet unqualified to pursue, ultimately allowing her sister to pick up the slack.

Chun Nuan felt she had grasped the truth of the matter.

After some explanation, Mrs. Xu eased up slightly.

"Aunt, you really needn’t worry." Chun Nuan said, "Not only is this matter baseless, but who would dare oppose a match decreed by the Emperor?"

"That’s true, sigh, I only wish Chunyu has a good life and raises Panpan well. As long as they’re safe and sound, nothing else matters."

As a mother, nothing else mattered; that was her only wish.

"Aunt, don’t worry, my sister’s hardships are over, and her life will only get better and better."

Chun Nuan recalled something: Zhou Qi mentioned Xia Guangcheng was with the crown prince’s faction; perhaps she might have to take action when necessary.

"The matriarch of the Xia family isn’t easy to deal with."

Chun Nuan... what about not worrying?

When would aunt’s anxiety end?

"Aunt, my sister mentioned in her letter that Panpan really pleases the matriarch."