Doubts

Zhao Ruyu blinked, puzzled, and asked, "Why do you want Fifth Sister to marry into the Wei Residence?"

Zhao Ruxi is from the second wife's family, and Lady Wei's biological daughter. Now that she's married into the Wei Residence, do you think the old lady and the first wife will submit to and forgive Lady Wei? That's impossible!

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Zhao Ruyu recalled that in her previous life, the Lady Wei had also hoped to marry Zhao Ruxi into the Wei Residence, and had repeatedly taken Zhao Ruxi back to the Wei Family for this purpose. However, Zhao Ruxi's behavior at that time was timid and lacked poise. Regardless of whether they were legitimate or illegitimate sons, the young masters of the Wei Family were all very arrogant because Wei Qiu was a third-rank official. They all wanted to marry a woman who was outstanding in terms of family background, appearance, and character, and none of them took a liking to Zhao Ruxi.

For this, Lady Wei even scolded the concubine of Master Wei the Third. However, Master Wei the Third did not want his son to marry Zhao Ruxi, and the matter ended in Lady Wei's failure.

So why was Lady Wei so insistent on marrying Zhao Ruxi into the Wei Family? Was there something fishy going on?

Zhao Ruyu gazed at Lady Wei, lost in thought.

"Didn't I just say? The old lady and the first lady value Miss Xi very much. If the Wei Family and the Marquis's mansion can become even closer through marriage, they certainly won't make things difficult for me anymore. At most, they'll just scold me a bit."

Seeing Zhao Ruyu staring blankly at her, seemingly lost in thought, Lady Wei was very Gao Xing: "What's wrong with you? Are you going to agree to my request or not?"

Zhao Ruyu snapped out of her daze, her brows furrowing slightly.

She wouldn't get involved in this mess until she understood the reasons behind it. Lady Wei's words just now were meant to fool a fool.

"As you know, Fifth Sister doesn't like me. It's probably because I've enjoyed a life of luxury that's been hers for over a decade. You've repeatedly asked me to get closer to her, but she's completely ignored me," she said. "She's quite shrewd. She usually ignores me, so if I were to approach her or invite her now, not only would she not come, but she'd also become suspicious."

At first, Zhao Ruyu thought Zhao Ruxi's assertiveness was a bit foolish. But now, facts have proven that Zhao Ruxi's approach was correct.

Now the old lady and the first wife treat her so well, they completely consider her one of their own. She has no connection with the second wife's family. When Lady Wei got into trouble, Zhao Ruxi was the least affected.

Zhao Ruyu became increasingly certain that Zhao Ruxi was no longer the Zhao Ruxi of her previous life. This person still had some ability.

Lady Wei's face darkened, her previous amiable demeanor vanishing. "Zhao Ruyu, don't think that just because you've entered the Capital Women's Academy, everything will be fine. You're my adopted daughter. Even if I'm kicked out of the Marquis's mansion, or even divorced, I could strangle you as easily as an ant. Don't think you're so great just because you've climbed up to the Marquis of Pingnan's Residence. I'm your adoptive mother; if my reputation is ruined, you won't benefit from it. The Wife of the Marquis of Pingnan already looks down on you, and with me as your mother, you still want to marry into the Marquis of Pingnan's Residence? Dream on."

She then directly told him to get out.

Although Zhao Ruyu knew that her temper could change faster than turning the pages of a book, she didn't expect to see this scene so soon. She was stunned for a while before she reacted. She immediately stood up, gave Lady Wei a cold look, and turned to get off the carriage.

Although Lady Wei Zhao Ruyu to get lost, she saw that Zhao Ruyu had indeed left without saying a word, which made Madam Wei furious.

But this was the entrance to the Capital Women's Academy, frequented by wealthy and powerful families, so Lady Wei dared not shout or curse here.

She gritted her teeth and muttered a few curses under her breath before instructing Chunqing, "Run up there and tell her to call the Second Young Master out after she enters the mansion. I'll wait for him at the side gate at the back of the mansion."

Chunqing quickly ran over to catch up with Zhao Ruyu and told her what had happened.

Chunqing was brought back to the Wei Residence by Lady Wei when she returned to her second home to pack her things; the seriously ill Matron Li was also brought along.

After hearing Chunqing's message, Zhao Ruyu glanced at Lady Wei's carriage and nodded. "Okay, I will pass it on."

Although she didn't want to deal with Lady Wei anymore, she didn't dare to provoke her. Never mess with a crazy old woman.

Thinking about this made her feel even worse.

Even after being reborn and gaining admission to the Capital Women's Academy, she still felt the same way about her fate as in her previous life—a feeling that was not in her own hands. This feeling was very unpleasant.

With a stern face, she strode quickly to her carriage, got in, and ordered, "Let's go."

Fushu had already seen the maidservant from the Wei Family Chunqing, and knew that it was Lady Wei who had come to find Zhao Ruyu, so she was extremely worried.

Seeing that Zhao Ruyu's expression was not good, she instructed the driver to set off, and then asked in a low voice, "What's wrong? What does the Second Madam want with you?"

Zhao Ruyu shook her head. "Go back."

Seeing that she didn't want to talk about it, Fushu didn't dare to ask any more questions. After thinking for a moment, he said, "When I came here, I saw the Second Young Master's servant at the entrance of the teahouse."

Zhao Ruyu closed and did not speak.

After such a momentous event, she naturally wanted to see Fu Yunlang.

Her proudest and greatest achievement in her past life was winning Fu Yunlang's heart and successfully marrying him to become the Wife of the Marquis of Pingnan.

She had gotten used to turning to him for everything. As long as she turned to him, he would solve everything. All she had to do was snuggle in his arms and be a pampered little woman.

Having been given a second chance at life, it took her a long time to get used to the days when no one was there to shelter her from the storms of life. Every day she had to face the people in the Marquis's mansion, Lady Wei with the madwoman Wei, and rack her brains over her marriage. She was truly exhausted. How she longed to come of age quickly so she could marry Fu Yunlang as soon as possible.

Especially after discovering that Zhao Ruxi was no longer the Zhao Ruxi of her previous life, and that there were many changes in the Marquis of Suiping's Residence, her anxiety and fear grew day by day. She wanted to get married as soon as possible to avoid any unforeseen events.

Yesterday, the old lady suffered a stroke and Lady Wei was dismissed—things that had never happened in her previous life. Overwhelmed with fear, she found herself powerless to do anything. Heaven knows how helpless and anxious she felt at that moment. She wished she could have run out last night to see Fu Yunlang, to receive his comfort, and to hand the matter over to him.

She believed that with Fu Yunlang's help, everything would be resolved.

But now the situation has changed. Even if Lady Wei is not divorced, her reputation is ruined, and moreover, because of her arrogance and filial impiety. Wife of the Marquis of Pingnan will definitely not agree to this marriage.

So there's no point in her going to see Fu Yunlang now. The only thing she can hope for is Fu Yunlang's heart.

She knew that with such a big thing happening, the less she saw him, the more anxious Fu Yunlang would become. And the more anxious and worried he was, the tighter his heart would be tied to her.

So it's better to let him be anxious.

Originally, she could have easily asked Fu Yunlang to do what Lady Wei asked her to do. She believed that as long as she asked, he would definitely help her and would do everything he could to achieve his goal.

But why did she help Lady Wei? If Lady Wei's affair remained unknown, and only the Old Madam and the First Madam were angry, she could still hope to resolve the matter quietly. But things had escalated to this point; she must have been foolish to let Fu Yunlang get his hands dirty, just to achieve Lady Wei's inexplicable goal.

So, why did the Lady Wei want Zhao Ruxi to marry into the Wei Family?

Zhao Ruyu frowned again.