Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 277 Cut off

Aunt Liang told Huang Wanwan about it, and Huang Wanwan simply nodded slightly and said, "I understand."

"Miss, aren't you going to bring Yan-ge'er back?" Aunt Liang was a little surprised, not expecting her to be so calm.

"Didn't I already say that Yan-ge'er is already at the Duke of Jing's residence? Then what do I have to worry about? Please ask Aunt to take good care of him. Father has already decided that the funeral arrangements will be handled by my eldest brother. After all, if Yan-ge'er were at home, he wouldn't be able to lift the basin." Huang Wanwan said lightly.

Aunt Liang choked for a moment.

After all, her answer was quite appropriate.

Huang Wanwan was not surprised that Yan Ge'er had been found; it was indeed too unexpected.

"Actually, Madam loves you very much, and some things she does are for your own good..." Aunt Liang didn't want the aunt and niece to fall out, after all, the people born to Aunt Chun were unreliable.

Huang Wanwan smiled faintly and then remained silent.

Aunt Liang was left speechless, and after rambling on for a few minutes, she could only return to the Duke of Jingguo's mansion to deliver the message.

Ding Huangshi then instructed Aunt Liang to send someone to keep an eye on Huang Wanwan, hoping to find out where she was going.

However, Huang Wanwan did not go anywhere. She stayed at home to keep vigil for her mother. She didn't even need anyone to take her place. When she got tired, she would set up a small wooden bed next to the mourning shed, take a nap for a while, and when she woke up, she would continue folding paper money. She wouldn't even mutter a few words.

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The next morning, Liu Musheng and Liu Yuechu waited in vain for Huang Wanwan's message, and were unable to go to the Huang family to meet her.

"Although I'm reluctant, I'll still go with you." Liu Yuechu hugged Yan Ge'er tightly, unwilling to let go. "Come play with your brother for a while, and then come back, okay?"

She was really afraid that things would escalate and the Duke of Jingguo's mansion would come to the Liu family to demand her return, at which point she would have no choice but to give in.

According to Lin Mengyu and Liu Yuechan, as long as Yan Ge'er doesn't fall into the hands of the Huang family, Wanwan has room to maneuver.

Huang Yan was very reluctant to part with her, and nestled against Liu Yuechu's neck with tears in her eyes.

Liu Musheng picked him up and stuffed him directly into the bag on his chest. He wrapped him in a cloak, so no one could tell that he was carrying a child inside.

"He's so young and already obsessed with women, he'll never amount to anything when he grows up!" he couldn't help but mutter.

Liu Yuechu was worried and insisted on borrowing two aunts from the princess's residence to accompany Liu Musheng. Ostensibly, it was to take care of him, but in reality, it was to take care of Huang Yan.

Fortunately, this journey involves transporting silver, and servants, escort agencies, and "household servants" will accompany the group, so safety is absolutely not a problem.

"Come back early, don't stay out too long..." Liu Yuechu saw Liu Musheng carrying Huang Yan onto the horse, and Huang Yan's pouting lips instantly turned up, grabbing the horse's mane and shouting, "Giddy up, giddy up..."

"Hey, whoosh!" Liu Musheng wanted to grab the reins, but the horse had already galloped far away.

"I still have something to say, you little rascal..." The two, one big and one small, started moving, and the convoy immediately moved forward.

Liu Yuechu stared in disbelief. "Wasn't this change of expression too fast? It was like turning the pages of a book!"

He was clinging to her neck, so reluctant to part with her this morning, but now he's all smiles as soon as he's on horseback?!

“It might be inherited,” said Granny Fang.

Liu Yuechu thought about it and realized that he might really resemble Lord Huang?

"Why don't you go and pay your respects to Madam Huang, and also comfort Wanwan?" She's pregnant and can't participate in the funeral. Besides, now that Huang Yan is gone and she's no longer feeling guilty, she can openly go and pay her respects.

Granny Fang nodded and said, "I'll go shortly, Master, please don't worry."

Liu Yuechu returned to the inner courtyard to continue her pregnancy.

She could only marvel at how kind the little one in her womb was; at least Huang Yanlai hadn't been making a fuss these past few days, allowing her to eat and sleep well.

"May your father receive the money smoothly. I wonder what he needs it for?"

Since Liu Yuechu couldn't see anyone, she could only guess quietly and without making a sound.

The Huang family held a funeral for Madam Huang three days later, and the seventh day after her death was quickly over.

But seven days passed and the Huang family still hadn't seen Huang Yan, and Huang Fan was starting to lose his temper.

He rushed over and questioned Huang Wanwan, "When are you going to let your brother come back? Where have you hidden him? He's still a child!"

"My engagement with the Lü family hasn't been called off yet, has it? And my aunt even sent someone to discuss the 100-day celebration, right?" Huang Wanwan asked back.

Huang Fan choked, "Are you sure you really don't want to marry me?"

"You promised Mother that I would make the decision on this matter." Huang Wanwan had made it clear that she would not back down; all of her mother's dying requests had to be fulfilled by her father.

"Lu Shan is a bit arrogant, but he is highly regarded by His Majesty. Perhaps he will be promoted next year or the year after, and his career will be smooth sailing," Huang Fan added.

"So what? Father needs a son-in-law like this in order to gain support? Then Aunt Chun's third and fourth sisters would also be suitable, but why did he have to make me marry one?" Huang Wanwan deliberately choked on these two sentences.

With her proud and arrogant nature, even she was picky, so how could she possibly marry a concubine's daughter?

This is also why Aunt Chun is so eager to be officially recognized as the wife; otherwise, her son and daughter would not be able to find good marriage partners, and it would even affect their career advancement.

Huang Fan, his thoughts exposed, sneered and said sharply, "When did you become so unreasonable and mean? You weren't like this before!"

“My mother taught me to be kind and tolerant, like her, but she was a failure, she didn’t even know she was poisoned.” Huang Wanwan was indeed provoked, “So I will no longer learn her tolerance and kindness, I just want my father to fulfill his promise to my mother.”

"Wanwan, do you insist on causing chaos in the Huang family before you're satisfied?" Huang Fan had been thinking for many days, but still couldn't completely follow Madam Huang's wishes.

Huang Yan is too young. Even if he is outstanding, it will take at least ten years before he can show his talent. By then, he will be over fifty years old. Even if he promotes his youngest son, he will not be able to do so. Judging from the current situation, he has reached the top as the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. Without the support of a powerful family, he has no chance of being promoted.

Moreover, the Duke of Jingguo is already old and may pass away at any time. At that time, the eldest sister of the Huang family will no longer have the momentum she has now, and she may have to rely on him to get by.

Therefore, Huang Wanwan must choose a family from which she can speak with His Majesty.

Setting aside the mansions that choose sides, and selecting families willing to form a marriage alliance with the Huang family, the Lü family is the best choice.

His eldest son, Huang Youde, although born out of wedlock, was extremely capable, but his status as an illegitimate child buried his talents, which was truly a pity.

His desire to elevate Consort Chun to the status of official wife was not entirely for Consort Chun's sake, but also for the future of his eldest son, and to provide support for the age gap between him and his youngest son, Huang Yan.

Huang Wanwan had long seen through her father's thoughts, and felt even more sorrowful.

When his mother passed away, he could still blame himself for being an irresponsible bastard, but in the blink of an eye, he became greedy and began to scheme against all of the Huang family's "pawns".

"If you want me to marry Lü Shan, it's not impossible for me to become Aunt Chun, as long as you agree to one request," Huang Wanwan said.

Huang Fan's eyes flashed, but he refrained from asking "What is it?" out of politeness.

Huang Wanwan didn't wait for him to ask any further questions and gave her the answer directly, "As long as you agree that Yan Ge'er and I will sever ties with the Huang family, I will agree."

After she finished speaking, she waited for her father's reply.