Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 612 What Dream_1

After dinner, when Zhulan’s son went off to bathe, she asked, "What happy event has made you so cheerful today?"

Zhou Shuren beamed, "Yushuang’s future in-laws have been found. How could I not be happy?"

"Did you mention it to Mr. Ran?"

Zhou Shuren shook his head, "Wong Ju’s grandson, it was Wong Ju himself who proposed today."

Zhulan said joyfully, "Our families have always been on good terms."

Then she paused.

Zhou Shuren asked, "Is there anything inappropriate?"

Zhulan pressed her brow, "The Wong family’s offspring are not thriving, and Lady Tao hasn’t hesitated to cause trouble for her daughters-in-law by sending them away. That daughter-in-law of Lady Tao’s has been through a lot. Once she has the chance to turn things around, won’t she take it out on Yushuang!"

Zhou Shuren was silent for a moment before he said, "I’ve also considered a boy raised by his maternal grandparents, but after many thoughts, it wouldn’t work. The Zhou family’s status is no longer what it used to be, and the marriages for Yushuang and Yushuang’s sister could only be chosen from among those not too bad. The Wong family is the best possible match for Yushuang."

Zhulan sighed, "This is abiding by the rules of being in this circle. How the two girls’ futures unfold is up to them now. All we can do is choose the best marriage arrangements for them."

Zhou Shuren paused and then said, "I think the Wong Family Head’s initiative to seek marriage is probably because he believes the main branch can produce sons."

Zhulan realized, "No wonder Lady Tao kept saying how fortunate Yushuang is, holding onto her hand and not letting go. She must have been considering this."

Zhou Shuren, "Wong Ju and I have verbally agreed to the marriage. We plan to wait a couple of years before making it official, for now it’s enough that both families are aware."

Zhulan said somberly, "In the end, it’s still because the Zhou family’s influence is weak."

Zhou Shuren was silent, "Yes, if the gap in strength between the Zhou family and Wong family were not so vast, and if it were not for my unsuitability for high profile, Yushuang’s marriage wouldn’t have to be delayed for a couple of years."

Zhulan took Zhou Shuren’s hand in hers, "You have already done very well. Don’t take everything upon yourself. As we protect our children and move forward, the eldest and the second can already manage the family’s properties well, and our daughter can stand on her own. Both Chang Lian and Rongchuan have passed their examinations; they have all grown up. Chang Lian and Rongchuan will share your burdens in the future. You can start to pass some responsibilities onto the children."

Zhou Shuren chuckled, "After all the hardships you and I have endured, we are finally seeing the rewards."

Zhulan felt considerably lighter at heart, "Yes, we are finally seeing the rewards."

All she needed to do for the entire Zhou household was to control the information flow. With her daughters and daughters-in-law handling the rest, she could focus more on Zhou Shuren and her son.

In the Wong residence, Wong Ju teased his youngest son, handing him over to the wet-nurse only when he had his fill of fun, "I truly didn’t expect you to like Zhou Shuren’s second granddaughter, Yushuang, so much."

Had he not seen his wife writing about the same person in her entire letter, he wouldn’t have mentioned it to his father.

Lady Tao reflected, "Although I voice my complaints about Yang’s eldest daughter-in-law, Lady Li, in my heart I envy Lady Li’s filial piety. As one grows old, what one desires most is the filiality of descendants. The moment I saw the young lady, I took a strong liking to her; indeed, I liked her very much."

Wong Ju said, "This past year you haven’t stuffed any women into your son’s quarters; your relationship with your daughter-in-law, Mrs. Lin, has also improved quite a bit. There’s no need to envy Yang."

Lady Tao was taken aback, "That’s just how men are, forever misunderstanding women’s feelings. The mother-in-law has treated me well, ceasing her interference in our household affairs long ago. But even though she’s stopped interfering, the hurt from earlier years persists, and no matter how well she treats me, I cannot get over the hurdles in my heart. Now that you and Zhou Shuren are considering marriage and have verbally agreed, we should also show our sincerity."

Wong Ju said, "I know what I’m doing. Tonight, I’ll take back my grandson’s Jade Pendant, and tomorrow you can take the Jade Pendant to the Zhou household. It is the token of betrothal."

Lady Tao was thrilled, "Oh dear, I’m not asking for Yushuang to have as many sons as her mother, just two in the future would be enough."

Wong Ju asked, "By the way, I heard a doctor was summoned to the house today?"

The smile at the corner of Lady Tao’s mouth faded slightly, "Ah, my son’s concubine is with child."

The children of concubines, she really did not pay much attention to them, she was more concerned with those born of the legitimate wife, this was etched into her bones from childhood.

Wong Ju, "You should also pay more attention, your son’s child is too frail."

"Understood."

The next day, Zhulan bid farewell to the Tao family, her gaze fixed on the Jade Pendant inside the box, which represented the sincerity of the Wong family.

Old Madam Song asked, "Mistress, are you having trouble making a decision?"

"Yes, I’m wondering whether to tell the eldest couple first, or to keep it for myself."

Old Madam Song knew when to speak up, the mistress was a person of great resolve, and the mistress’s words were not so much seeking her opinion as talking to herself.

Zhulan instructed, "Take this Jade Pendant to the eldest branch, hand it over to Lady Li, and inform her of the engagement as well, so she can keep it in mind."

Old Madam Song, "Yes."

In the eldest branch, Lady Li was chatting with her daughter when Old Madam Song arrived, "Mother, do you have something to attend to?"

After Old Madam Song relayed the matter of the engagement and the token, she left the Jade Pendant behind and returned.

Lady Li took a while to come to her senses, turning to her daughter, "I’m not dreaming, am I?"

This daughter had only attended one banquet, and the in-laws had promptly arranged an engagement for her?

Yushuang’s eyes remained calm, she had been mentally prepared, it was just a matter of sooner or later, "Mother, you’re not dreaming, grandfather and grandmother have spoken of a remarkable marriage arrangement for me."

She enjoyed listening to her elder brother talk about the affairs of various officials’ families in Jinzhou City, and with more listening, she understood more—how many people had their eyes set on the Wong family!

Lady Li said blankly, "But it should be Yushuang’s turn to get engaged first."

Yu Lu replied, "Mother, big sister will have her own fortunate marriage arrangement, it’s just that fate has yet to arrive. However, mother must remember what grandmother said, it’s enough for us to know this matter in our hearts."

Lady Li stopped thinking about Yushuang, covering her mouth, "Right, this matter must not be spoken of, oh, why did grandmother tell her in advance? She really didn’t want to know."

Yu Lu smiled with her eyes, "Grandmother also wanted to temper mother’s character a bit."

In the capital, the Crown Prince returned from his mother’s palace only to see Eunuch Liu behaving as if he had seen a lifesaver, "Crown Prince, you have returned."

The Crown Prince had figured out the pattern, he could not fathom the Emperor’s mind, but he might be able to read Eunuch Liu, whose reactions directly reflected the mood of the Emperor.

The Crown Prince entered the government hall, "Father."

The Emperor made a sound of acknowledgment, and Eunuch Liu watched as the Emperor instantly reverted to a loving father’s demeanor, unable to help shivering more!

The Emperor neatly folded and put away the news he had just received, "What did your mother want with you?"

The Crown Prince, "Mother was troubled by many dreams today and missed her son a bit, so she summoned me."

The Emperor frowned, he had not visited the harem in recent days, and he wasn’t keen on female companionship. The women in the harem were few and had accompanied him since early on, "How was your mother’s complexion?"

The Crown Prince hesitated, "Mother’s complexion is not bad, but she tends to be distracted when speaking. I inquired with the Imperial Physician, who stated that mother’s sleep hasn’t been good lately."

The Emperor’s concern deepened, he asked urgently, "Did your mother mention what kind of dreams she had?"