Capítulo 819: 345 Fan Jun (Part 1)
Yueyao spent some time reading in her room, and seeing that Xiang Wei hadn’t arrived yet, she was somewhat worried, so she had Bai Yi send someone to inquire at Ma’s Mansion.
It wasn’t long before Xiang Wei came over.
Seeing that Xiang Wei was fine, Yueyao was relieved, “How did it go?” She had originally thought that sending a letter would be a quick task, yet she hadn’t expected it to take so long.
Xiang Wei was not one to be modest, nor did she care that this wasn’t Ma’s Mansion, and she said directly to Bai Yi beside her, “I’m hungry, have the kitchen make something tasty.”
Bai Yi knew Xiang Wei’s preferences and went down to instruct the kitchen maid to prepare the dishes Xiang Wei liked to eat.
Xiang Wei ignored Yueyao’s expectant gaze and only after she had eaten her fill, rinsed her mouth, did she leisurely sit down in a chair.
Yueyao felt like steam was coming out of her forehead. She sent Xi Yu and the others away, then asked coldly, “What really happened?”
Xiang Wei rolled her eyes at Yueyao, “With me involved, has there ever been a failure? However, Lord Fan is a very busy man, and he doesn’t have time these two days. Once he picks a good time, he’ll come to see you.”
Yueyao was extremely surprised, “He wants to see me?”
Xiang Wei felt that Yueyao was sometimes really simple-minded, “Do you think he would just trust me based on a letter? Without seeing you in person and having a reliable token, he would definitely not be convinced.” People in that line of work all have one bad habit, they are skeptical and find it hard to trust anyone.
Yueyao’s brow furrowed deeply, “Then when will we meet? It must not be known to others.” She didn’t want everyone to know that she and Fan Jun had met in private.
Xiang Wei sighed to the heavens, “My lady, in the future, don’t treat my words like they’re only wind past your ears, and don’t always be engrossed in studying poetry and painting either, otherwise, you’ll really become naïve. Who is Fan Jun? Would he let others know when he meets with you?”
Yueyao gave an embarrassed smile.
Without any choice, Xiang Wei stood up from her chair and started explaining to Yueyao what the General Secretary Department exactly does and how extensive Fan Jun’s authority is, “My lady, in less than three days, Fan Jun can investigate your background thoroughly.” As she spoke, Xiang Wei revealed a sinister smile, “I bet he even knows how many diapers you used when you were a baby.”
Yueyao was still shocked by the extent of Fan Jun’s power and didn’t pay attention to Xiang Wei’s teasing, “In that case, it’s all the more appropriate for him to investigate Zhou Shu’s criminal evidence.” Yueyao felt that she should study how powerful those other people were, as using them well might just secure a lifetime of safety for her. However, Yueyao was only contemplating; she still planned to entrust the list to Tingzheng.
Xiang Wei’s response was, “Using a cleaver to kill a chicken.”
Yueyao also felt that Xiang Wei’s metaphor was apt, but there was no other way, under the circumstances using a cleaver to kill a chicken was necessary. Moreover, Yueyao felt that Fan Jun wouldn’t just sever ties with her after helping her. Being listed by his father as the first person, he definitely had to be someone absolutely trustworthy.
Yueyao stayed over at Niu Mansion, and while Ma Chengteng didn’t see it as an issue, Madam Tang felt uncomfortable. Yueyao visiting someone else’s home without so much as a greeting was quite unbecoming of her.
Su Zhu also disapproved, “It’s really improper for an Eldest Miss to stay over at someone else’s house.” Although Yueyao was now considered the adopted daughter of the Old Marquis of Marquis Jingning’s Residence, she was not a blood sister to Mingzhu after all. This rash stay at Niu Mansion could also invite idle gossip.
Madam Tang waved it off, “Forget it, even if I wanted to, I can’t control her.” With her father-in-law being indulgent, it was useless even if she, the cousin-in-law, wanted to intervene.
However, Su Zhen felt Yueyao was not suitable for the Zhu Family, “Madam, Auntie still hopes that young master Zhu Hang will marry Miss Yao, so it’s better to let Auntie give up this idea soon!” Yueyao acted without regard for others, doing whatever she wanted, not seeming like a suitable candidate for a good wife. If she were to marry into the Zhu Family, she would likely cause trouble for both sides.
Madam Tang also found this troublesome, “I’ve already told her that father-in-law disagrees, but aunt just won’t give up, and I don’t know what to do?” If she outright said that Yueyao didn’t fancy Zhu Hang, Auntie would be unable to save face, and it wouldn’t be good for Yueyao’s reputation either. So Madam Tang didn’t dare to say it directly and only mentioned that Ma Chengteng disagreed. Unfortunately, her aunt refused to give up and even thought about letting Yueyao meet Zhu Hang once, saying if Yueyao agreed, then naturally so would Ma Chengteng.
Madam Tang was very annoyed at the time. How could they consider such a sly and low-handed strategy? So she refused quite angrily, only to find out that her aunt remained persistent and even asked her mother to come and broker the deal.
Madam Tang actually understood why her aunt was so reluctant to give up. Yueyao was now the sworn sister of the Marquis Jingning, which had elevated her status significantly; on the other hand, Yueyao was well acquainted with many influential families, which could greatly benefit Zhu Hang’s future career. But if Yueyao did not look up to Zhu Hang, what use was there in continuing to hope?