Good Ending: She Swears She Will Not Let Him Die!

Early the next morning, Du Yunluo and Mu Lianxiao went to Baijie Hall to bid farewell.

Madam Wu had just risen and was being helped out by Nanny Shan. She smiled and said, "There’s nothing else to remind you about, just be careful on the road."

Du Yunluo agreed.

Mrs. Zhou escorted them to the flowery gate.

The Lian Family greeted them warmly, "It’s not easy to travel far, we should have been more prepared, but they said the journey would be delayed with too many people, so we just brought a few hands. We’re really not at ease, right, sister-in-law?"

Mrs. Zhou nodded, holding Du Yunluo’s hand, she said, "Women have delicate bodies; even if we’re in a hurry, don’t overexert yourself. Don’t compare yourself to Lian Xiao; he has thick skin and doesn’t easily tire."

Hearing this, Du Yunluo couldn’t help but laugh.

In the past, Mrs. Zhou wasn’t this easygoing. Now that the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship was harmonious, Mrs. Zhou considered everything for her.

The Lian Family’s smile widened, "Look at what sister-in-law said, Lian Xiao adores his wife; everyone in the family knows it. Are you still worried he won’t take care of his wife?"

Mrs. Zhou grinned.

For this trip to Tong City, they prepared a carriage. Du Yunluo brought only Jin Rui, leaving Shaohui Garden under Jin Lan and two senior nannies, along with Lian Qiao and Yu Zhu, which should be reliable.

Mu Lianxiao took Yun Qi and Jiuxi.

Mrs. Zhou, still worried, only relaxed when Du Yunluo called Jin Ling to join them.

Yun Qi and Jiuxi drove the carriage, Mu Lianxiao rode a horse, while Du Yunluo, Jin Rui, and Jin Ling sat inside the carriage, setting out lightly to ensure an early return.

The Lian Family watched the carriage move away, chatted briefly with Mrs. Zhou, and then turned back to Fengyu Courtyard.

Mu Lianhui walked back and forth along the veranda with her hands behind her back, moving slowly.

Since spring began, she hasn’t confined herself indoors, choosing instead to stroll like this.

The Lian Family didn’t find it troubling initially, but after observing for over a month, she couldn’t help but exclaim, "It’s dizzying!"

"Hui’er," the Lian Family called out to her.

Mu Lianhui seemed not to hear and continued her slow pace.

The Lian Family sighed, stepped forward, grabbed Mu Lianhui’s hand, and half-dragged her back into the room.

Zhu Shan stayed in the main room.

Mu Lianhui sat on the couch and turned to gaze out the window.

The Lian Family raised her hand and shut the window.

Mu Lianhui turned her head, puzzled, "What’s the matter with you now?"

The word "now" left the Lian Family feeling perturbed; she tirelessly worked for the family, yet to Mu Lianhui, it seemed like she was making trouble from nothing?

Taking a deep breath, the Lian Family said, "Lian Xiao and his wife have gone to Tong City."

"I know, wasn’t that arranged a while ago?" Mu Lianhui replied casually.

"I’m pondering the situation with Cangzhu," the Lian Family poured herself a cup of tea, drank it in one go, and continued, "We still don’t know who did it, but Yu Zhu is most suspicious. Should we take advantage of their absence and deal with Yu Zhu first?"

Mu Lianhui scrutinized the Lian Family, intrigued, "Mother, Cangzhu’s death truly had nothing to do with you? You weren’t the one who did it?"

"What are you implying?" the Lian Family tutted, pointing at herself, "Am I foolish enough to pull such a trick at this time, creating a mess for no gain?"

Mu Lianhui glanced at the Lian Family and burst into laughter, "If you’re not foolish, then what are you agonizing over now?"

The Lian Family was at a loss for words.

She knew Mu Lianhui was right; proceeding slowly was the best approach. Over the years, steady progress was their aim, and she wouldn’t be foolish enough to send a "big gift" as soon as Du Yunluo entered the house. Utterances and hints were one thing; causing a death was another.

She wasn’t one to dismiss her daughter’s advice, but such words coming from Mu Lianhui felt...

Bittersweet!

The Lian Family changed the topic with a frown, "Recently, the Old Madam asked about your marriage again. Hui’er, if you don’t give your mother a definite answer, I’ll choose according to my wishes. Once the choice is made, whatever you say about marrying or not marrying, I won’t care anymore."

At the mention of marriage, Mu Lianhui’s face showed nothing but impatience. She stood up abruptly and walked outside, "You choose then."

The Lian Family did not stop her, even if she did, she wouldn’t know what else to say, so she could only shake her head in frustration.

Mu Lianhui stepped out of the room, stood in the courtyard, and looked up at the clear blue sky, exhaling her frustration.

If she lets the Lian Family choose, years could pass without any significant result.

How truly vexing.

The carriage exited the Capital, heading toward Tong City.

Sitting inside the carriage, despite many cushions, Du Yunluo could still feel the noticeable jolts of the ride. Just from this, she knew the speed was much faster than the previous times.

It was even faster than when Old Master Zhen was critically ill, and they urgently returned home.

It was almost as if they were traveling day and night.

Du Yunluo understood Mu Lianxiao’s difficulties and did not complain, nor was she so frail as to falter easily.

According to the plan, they arrived in Tong City, and the carriage stopped at Zhen Mansion.

Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Chen hurriedly came to greet them.

Mrs. Wang embraced Du Yunluo, "Aunt thought you would arrive in a couple of days."

The group headed to Yanxi Hall.

Mrs. Wang carefully explained to Du Yunluo, "Old Master can now sit up, but not for long, at most an hour a day."

Du Yunluo’s eyes lit up, "That’s wonderful, over time it will get better."

"Absolutely!" Mrs. Chen also smiled, "Over these months, seeing Old Master seem like he wouldn’t make it, and then coming back from the ghost gate, now being able to sit up gives us much relief. According to Imperial Doctor Xing, by the end of the year, he might even walk a few steps."

"All thanks to uncle and aunt’s careful care." Du Yunluo smiled warmly.

If it weren’t for the family’s perseverance, perhaps Old Master Zhen wouldn’t have lasted.

In Yanxi Hall, Old Mrs. Hou was craning her neck in anticipation. Hearing activity outside, she shouted, "My Yunluo is here, come in quickly!"

Du Yunluo hurriedly lifted the curtain to enter, seeing Old Mrs. Hou full of vitality, a contrast to her previous state, she felt a surge of joy and rushed over, "Grandmother."

Old Mrs. Hou pulled Du Yunlo into an embrace, scrutinizing her carefully, "She’s tied her hair up like a married woman; Yunluo has become a young lady now."

Mrs. Chen’s smile stiffened slightly.

Mrs. Wang noticed; at the second entrance, she also wanted to praise Du Yunlo, but refrained, considering Mrs. Chen.

Old Mrs. Hou had no such reservations and spoke her mind freely.

Having looked at her granddaughter, Old Mrs. Hou turned to Mu Lianxiao, satisfied with him the previous time. Now seeing him again, she felt all the more that he and her Du Yunluo were a match made in heaven.

Though it was his first formal visit as a grandson-in-law, Mu Lianxiao’s esteemed status had Old Mrs. Hou instructing beforehand that the maid should not place a cushion, excusing them from the grand ceremony.

However, seeing the maid inactive, Mu Lianxiao also didn’t mind the formalities and knelt directly before the Arhat Bed.

"No need for those formalities, no need," Old Mrs. Hou signaled Mu Lianxiao to rise, but in her arms, Du Yunlo had slipped down to kneel beside her husband.

The two of them kowtowed three times to Old Mrs. Hou.

Tears welled up in Old Mrs. Hou’s eyes, "Good children, quickly stand up."

Mu Lianxiao stood first, reaching out to help Du Yunluo. From the corner of his eye, he noticed someone emerging from the inner room and, looking up, realized it was Du Yunlo’s eldest cousin.

Zhen Wenqian’s gaze swept over Mu Lianxiao and Du Yunlo, then lowered his eyes, saying, "Grandfather has just gotten up."