Transmigration: The Evil Mother-In-Law Is Actually Innocent!

Chapter 527: Chapter 527: Is Becoming a Monk Good?_1 Zhulan pressed down on the invitation from the Lin Residence and said, ”No need to reply just yet. Go to the front courtyard and watch to see who else sends invitations over.”

She felt that today there would certainly be no shortage of invitations being sent.

Steward Ding was somewhat taken aback, but upon regaining his composure, he quickly said, ”Yes.”

After Steward Ding left, Zhulan turned to the elderly Madam Song with a meaningful smile, ”I’m really curious to see who exactly wants to fish in troubled waters among them.”

Madam Song’s pupils constricted for a moment; she understood her mistress’s words. Madam Song then realized that at that instant, her mistress and the master looked like the same person; their aura was strikingly similar.

Madam Song curved her mouth into a smile. She had never felt that she had underestimated her mistress, but today she realized that she had been mistaken.

Zhulan did not expect a reply from Madam Song; she was used to speaking with her.

Steward Ding returned quickly, this time with four invitations in his hand. Despite the cold wind outside, Steward Ding was sweating profusely. ”Invitations from the Phang Residence, the Zhu Residence, the Kong Residence, and the Zhao Residence.”

Zhulan took them and looked one by one. Five invitations, just to lessen the sense of crisis for the Zhou family—it was quite significant. Zhulan felt a weight in her heart; her intuition told her that among these five houses, only one had an issue. But with all five coming together, it meant that someone had infiltrated the remaining four, and their position wasn’t low!

Madam Song, standing behind, memorized the contents of the invitations before lowering her gaze. What surprised her the most were the Phang and Kong residences, which had members of the ’Ding’ generation. Although she didn’t know who it was, she believed in the capabilities of the ’Ding’ generation. Now, with not even a scrap of news, a chill settled in her heart—the enemy seemed overwhelmingly powerful.

Zhulan addressed Steward Ding, ”Go back and tell them the Zhou family has been spooked recently and has sealed the residence.”

Steward Ding, who was aware of the poisoning of the master, paused before replying, ”Yes.”

Zhulan closed her eyes. She was not one to hide or hoard; indeed, she had been frightened—by an unknown enemy. She wasn’t going to stubbornly cling to dignity when the appropriate response was to withdraw and cower. Life was singular, not a game where one could respawn fully healed.

Madam Song, watching her mistress rest with her eyes closed, couldn’t help but lift the corners of her mouth. The stance of both the master and mistress was truly reassuring. They wished to spend their old age in the Zhou family home, without the need to move.

Lady Li and the others had also received the news. Lady Li panicked for a few seconds but quickly composed herself, and then carried on with her activities.

Eldest Master Zhou was puzzled, ”Aren’t you worried?”

Lady Li didn’t even lift her head, ”I’m not smart enough, and I don’t have the capability. What’s the use of worrying? It’s better to do as mother said and take care of myself—that’s the biggest help I can offer the family. Plus, with father and mother above us, I trust my parents.”

She had witnessed the rise of the Zhou family herself, all thanks to her parents. Her trust in them was absolute.

Eldest Master Zhou paused and then smiled, ”You’re right.”

In the second wife’s chambers, Zhao Shi held her daughter in a daze, ”Father will be alright.”

It was as if she were convincing herself.

Second Master Zhou looked at his little girl and relaxed his stern expression a bit, his voice also softened, ”Hmm, father knows what he’s doing.”

Zhao Shi looked down at her daughter, ”I’ll go keep mother company.”

Second Master Zhou stopped Zhao Shi, ”No, mother prefers quiet now.”

The third wife, Lady Dong’s belly was very large, and her time to give birth approached. After Chang Lian spoke, he fixated on Lady Dong. Seeing she was all right, he was puzzled. ”You’re not worried?”

Lady Dong smiled. ”Worry, yes, but I’ve seen it a lot. It’s just that what I’ve seen is the women of the inner courtyard poisoning each other.”

Chang Lian was silent. The inner courtyard was terrifying. Lady Dong would often receive letters from the capital, and every time she did, she grew angry. Her brother-in-law’s concubine had miscarried. Although he did not understand the entire truth, he was not foolish. It must have something to do with his sister, and as for why his sister dared to take action, it was not only because she had legitimate sons and daughters but also because of the backing his wife had given her.

Chang Lian looked at his wife’s belly, and he suddenly very much hoped the child would be a son. Even if he did not want to admit it, he knew clearly in his heart that women suffered too much hardship. If his daughter were to be treated badly in the future, he would deal with his son-in-law very severely. So, he still had to climb up the ladder. Otherwise, he did not want to end up like his father-in-law, unable to say a word when his daughter suffered.

In the fourth wife’s quarters, Su Xuan’s eyes sharpened. Poison, blatant poisoning, truly ruthless. The first thing she thought of was the Hou Residence. ”Come, help me grind the ink.”

She knew no less than her mother-in-law did; for so many years, she had been able to live so freely without being outmaneuvered only because she had her own network of information. Prince Five had returned to the capital.

Chang Zhi frowned. ”Who are you writing to?”

”Miss Yao Zheyu. She is quite an interesting character. With Prince Five’s return to the capital, her role as a chess piece has been nullified. I want to see if I can pry out some information.”

Her intuition was very accurate, and this Miss Yao Zheyu gave her a very good feeling!

Chang Zhi’s eyes widened. He was not stupid. When his father ran into trouble, he also thought about many things, but only now did he realize that his audacious wife could also be meticulous. The now confident wife before him made it difficult to avert his eyes.

Su Xuan raised her chin. ”Are you staring blankly?”

Chang Zhi’s mouth curved into a smile. ”I look forward to our child.”

He knew where his shortcomings lay, and his wife made up for all of them. Four words flashed through his mind: a match made in heaven.

In the main courtyard, because the main gate was locked, Su Xuan sent someone out and Zhulan knew immediately. Knowing the reason behind the outing, Zhulan let it pass. She too wanted to see what Miss Yao Zheyu would say.

At the Yao Residence, Yao Zheyu looked at his sister, sitting motionlessly in a chair. He had learned the news last night, and he was the one who had opened the city gate. He didn’t disturb his sister when he returned and waited until after breakfast when she was about to leave before speaking. It had been almost two hours, and his sister had been sitting still the entire time.

After a while, Yao Yao finally moved, her voice hoarse. ”Big brother, what do you think if I return to the family estate for a year and then become a nun?”

This was the best ending she could think of, rather than dying trapped in the inner courtyard. She knew this day would come, but she hadn’t expected it to come so swiftly, so swiftly that it caught her off guard.

Yao Zheyu felt discomfort in his heart. He closed his eyes and then reopened them. ”Actually, there is a way out.”

Yao Yao was a smart woman. She lifted her head and smiled drily. ”Mother won’t divorce, and father won’t allow mother to divorce either. She has given too much and has become possessed.”

She had considered this possibility before, but it was not feasible. With regret, she looked at her brother. After mother became obsessed, the first one she would strike would be her big brother. The letter she had sent was a little late, but luckily her brother was unharmed.

Yao Zheyu’s heart sank. He could not say that the Hou Residence was a ship sailing against the current, ready to capsize at any moment.

No matter how clever his sister was, she only thought their father was taking sides with Prince Five. The words Yao Zheyu held within him turned into a sigh.

Yao Yao stood up with a smile. ”Big brother, I’m planning to return to the capital tomorrow. Mother is waiting for me to comfort her.”

Now, mother must be very happy, but it’s a pity that in a few days, she will be cast down into the abyss.