Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!-Chapter 1316: Afraid of Being Blamed

Lady Dong looked at Yu Wen’s pale face. "You really lack exercise," she remarked. "Alright, I’ll come find you girls in a bit."

Yu Lu was worried about her mother and insisted on accompanying her.

Zhao Ji, not trusting her daughter Yu Die, kept her by her side. In the end, only sisters Yu Yi went to the pavilion.

After resting for little over half an hour, Yu Wen finally felt revived. Grinding her teeth, she said, "It was intentional by mother."

Yu Yi nodded, "Auntie is just considering your health."

Yu Wen felt like crying but had no tears to shed. "Tomorrow I’m definitely going to be sore all over."

"Just take a hot bath and rest when we get home; it’s not as serious as you make it out to be. If you walked more every day, you wouldn’t be this exhausted."

Yu Wen no longer wanted to talk to her elder sister and, with a huff, turned away. But then she froze, "Elder sister, elder sister, look! It’s our third sister!"

Yu Yi followed her gaze and her expression darkened. She stood up, rolled up her sleeves, and walked briskly over.

Yu Wen withdrew her pointing finger and whispered to the young maid beside her, "Was that really elder sister just now?"

The maid was also stunned, then murmured in realization, "Yes, it was the fourth young mistress."

Yu Yi, smiling, approached Yu Die whose tone was exceptionally gentle, "Third sister, what are you doing?"

Yu Die was startled and nearly fell off the rock, but thankfully the young master beside her steadied her. She stuttered, "I, didn’t, I wasn’t doing anything."

Yu Yi was so furious she spoke to the overreaching young master, "Can the young master not see the maid serving my sister?"

Even if she scared third sister, there were maids and matrons around her, she wouldn’t have fallen, there was no need for your gallantry.

Wen Rong, with his brilliantly clever mind, understood the meaning behind the young lady’s words immediately.

Wen Rong retracted his hand, maintaining a smile, "My apologies."

"As long as the young master understands, we won’t disturb your elegant interest in watching the maple leaves."

Saying this, Yu Yi grabbed third sister’s hand and twisted it harshly, just as her sister was about to scream, glared at her, which made her cover her mouth in satisfaction, then briskly led her away.

Yu Die trembled, oh, her younger sister was angry, it hurt, her back of the hand must be bruised now.

Yu Yi led third sister to the pavilion, all the servants retreated, and she sat down and confronted the standing third sister, "Do you realize your mistake?"

Yu Die glanced at Yu Wen, who used a fan to cover her face to avoid her gaze. She wanted to look at her own maid, but the maid was already enjoying the distant scenery.

Yu Die felt exceptionally pitiful and helpless in that moment.

At the Zhou family’s home, Xue Han returned to her parents’ house, and Zhulan asked, "Can Zeze be left without you now?"

Xue Han, "Father and mother came back, Zeze is getting used to being away from me, so I came back by myself."

"That’s good."

Xue Han was not in high spirits and hummed, Zhulan, noticing her daughter’s demeanor, asked, "Did you have an argument?"

Xue Han shook her head, "No quarrel, you know your son-in-law, he wouldn’t even harshly speak to me, let alone argue."

"Why are you unhappy then?"

Xue Han sadly said, "It’s because someone again sent a woman to Rongchuan."

Zhulan responded, acknowledging that even if Rongchuan swore he only loved Xue Han for life, there were still people who did not believe it, and as time passed, it could indeed make people forget a lot of things.

Over the years since Xue Han and Rongchuan got married, the subtle maneuvers of some people had become increasingly frequent.

"Rongchuan is Prince Qin, the Emperor’s own younger brother, his most trusted person. These roles imply the power and interests Rongchuan represent; it’s impossible to let him off the hook."

Xue Han felt stifled, "I’m just frustrated because I know, mother. I don’t distrust Rongchuan, it’s just that his trivial actions are nauseating."

Zhulan asked, "What did Rongchuan say?"

"He said he would find a way to deal with it. There have been more movements against him starting this year, and he’s run out of patience."

"It’s best to let a man handle this matter, just leave it to Rongchuan."

Xue Han’s face finally showed a hint of a smile, "Mother, speaking of this with you makes me feel much better."

Zhulan thought morosely, this is the downside of marrying into the Royal family.

In Xuzhou Province, at the Maritime Affairs Administration, Chang Lian watched Zhao Ji, full of confidence. Zhao Ji had intents in the south that seemed almost certain.

Feeling the gaze, Zhao Ji walked over with a smile, "Chang Lian, do you have any plans?"

Chang Lian, "Plans?"

Zhao Ji, "Look at me, I misspoke. You’ve performed excellently at the Maritime Affairs Administration, just waiting for a promotion and then to be transferred back to the capital would suffice. Chief of Staff must have everything arranged for you; unlike us, you don’t have to scheme for yourself."

Chang Lian’s face was devoid of any smiles as he watched Zhao Ji talk on, until Zhao Ji stopped, and with a mocking tone said, "You seem to understand my father better than his own son!"

Zhao Ji suddenly felt embarrassed, especially with the subtle gaze he sensed, his expression growing unnatural, "Everyone thinks so."

Chang Lian uttered an ’Oh,’ looking at other colleagues, "My father must be pleased that so many understand him."

The others averted their eyes; this was not a response they could easily engage with, although internally they agreed.

Chang Lian’s gaze fell on Zhao Ji, scoffed lightly; this man has changed a lot once he found support. No, this man hasn’t changed; he was just less confident before, now with confidence, he even dares to scheme against him.

Zhao Ji’s casual mention of his father plotting for him is essentially digging a pit for him. Today’s conversation will spread, and when distorted by many, even his future accomplishments would be overlooked, believed only to be due to his father’s influence. What a vicious intention!

Chang Lian looked at Zhao Ji with a half-smile, "You aren’t my father, better not think from my father’s perspective in the future, lest my father wants to have a personal chat with you."

Zhao Ji’s face changed suddenly, "I didn’t mean anything else, I was just concerned about you."

"This kind of concern I can well do without. Move aside, you’re blocking the light."

Zhao Ji awkwardly stood for a few seconds then returned to his seat. Those who were previously chatting happily with Zhao Ji fell silent.

Chang Lian didn’t care, he wouldn’t be at the Maritime Affairs in the future; once he went to the south, he felt Zhao Ji’s expression would be very interesting.

At the capital’s temple, Yu Die apologetically said, "I already said I was wrong, don’t be angry."

Yu Yi had already calmed down; at the time she was upset because the third sister dared to climb high outdoors. Getting hurt was one thing, but losing decorum was another, especially with a young master nearby.

Yu Die also felt wronged, "I really didn’t see any men, if I had, I certainly wouldn’t have done such a thing."

She was grievously wronged; at that moment, all the maids and servants were watching her, and no one noticed anyone approaching.

Yu Wen didn’t want to look at the foolish third sister any longer, truly bringing up the least opportune topics.

Yu Yi glared, "You still talking?"

Yu Die covered her mouth shaking her head vigorously, "No more, no more."

Ah, the fourth sister is too terrifying!

Yu Die thought for a moment and said, "Don’t tell mother, okay?"

Yu Yi smiled, "What do you think?"

Yu Die couldn’t help but step back, pulling Yu Wen in front of her, "Fourth sister, could you please stop smiling?"