At Ma’s Mansion, Madam Tang heard her mother’s words and her face did not look good either: "Mother, last time Aunt said in front of the old nanny and maids of the mansion that Yueyao had cursed her parents to death. When Father-in-law heard, he was furious. With such a matter, even if Yueyao has difficulties marrying now, it’s impossible for her to consider the Zhu Family again." Had it not been for the previous incident, Father-in-law, considering the sincerity of the Zhu Family, would have most likely agreed. But after that incident, not only would he not agree, getting scolded severely would be a blessing. Lady Tang was unaware of this incident and hesitantly said: "That’s impossible! How could your aunt say such things at Ma’s Mansion?" That’s obviously offending people! Madam Tang was annoyed: "How could I possibly make this up, Mother? You should stop concerning yourself with Aunt’s matters in the future, or you’ll get embroiled in trouble." Lady Tang remained silent. If this matter was true, then her sister must have lost her mind to say such things at Ma’s Mansion. Madam Tang said, "Mother, Aunt still wants to arrange this marriage, probably because she heard that Minister Li stood up for Tingzheng. If the Zhu Family could connect with The Ministry’s Mansion, Cousin’s future would certainly be bright." If Minister Li could stand up for Tingzheng, he would naturally also take care of Yueyao. Lady Tang sighed: "No, it’s just that I see your cousin Zhu Hang’s marriage prospects haven’t been finalized yet, and I got a bit anxious and wanted to inquire. Given what’s happened, I’ll stay out of it too." Madam Tang was anxious upon hearing this: "Mother, haven’t you heard that the Fourth Prince wants to take Yueyao as a Consort? If Aunt finds out, she’ll think you’re sabotaging Cousin Zhu Hang’s future." Lady Tang shook her head and said: "Forget it, let’s not talk about this anymore. I’ll no longer interfere with their family’s affairs in the future either." Madam Tang comforted Lady Tang: "Mother, since it’s rare for you to visit, let’s not talk about these bothersome matters. Stay here for lunch today; it’s been a while since we’ve had a good chat." Lady Tang smiled upon hearing this. She only had one son and one daughter; her son is now learning trade from her husband, and with her daughter living so well, she was contented. Read full story at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚⁂𝙣𝙚𝙩 Madam Tang also knew that, comparatively, among her sisters, she not only married the best but was also living the most peacefully. Lady Tang chatted idly with her daughter: "Your mother-in-law can’t always stay locked up in the Buddhist hall, can she?" Lady Cheng, ever since she was confined to the Buddhist hall that year, hadn’t come out for anything big or small these past few years. Now at Ma’s Mansion, Lady Cheng was like an invisible person. Madam Tang had no intention of letting Lady Cheng out. She had endured much suffering from Lady Cheng when she first married in, and if she let Lady Cheng out, she wouldn’t have her current tranquil days. Seeing that her husband wanted his mother out, she didn’t say much on the surface, but secretly she did a lot, combined with Father-in-law never agreeing, and gradually her husband stopped bringing up releasing his mother. After chatting for a good while, as Lady Tang noticed it was getting late, she prepared to go home. A maid hurriedly came over and said: "Second Madam, Miss Yao has returned." Madam Tang was surprised: "Mother, wait here, I’ll go and see." This time her return was without any sign, making Madam Tang feel something was up. Yueyao returned to the manor and did not see Ma Chengteng, looking sinisterly at Ma Yuan: "Wasn’t Uncle seriously ill? Why is he not in the manor?" Previously, she was half-convinced by Xiang Wei’s words; now she was sure Ma Yuan was lying to her. Ma Yuan hung his head low and said: "Miss, Old Master has gone to the Yamen for duty. If Miss has any questions, wait for Old Master to return and ask him then." Ma Yuan had no idea what was so urgent. Yueyao knew it was useless to make it difficult for Ma Yuan and let him go. Yueyao was a bit annoyed: "Xiang Wei, how did my uncle become a third-rank official?" A third-rank official, even in the Capital City, is a significant position. Yueyao couldn’t understand how her uncle would do such foolish things. Xiang Wei smiled and asked: "Miss, do you want the truth or a lie?" Although she was deceived, being deceived was still better than Uncle being truly ill. Thinking this, Yueyao felt relieved and jokingly scolded: "You’re talking nonsense." Xiang Wei frankly evaluated Ma Chengteng: "Your uncle is of average ability. Besides being diligent, another merit is that he doesn’t stick out or strive for merit. Coupled with his lavish spending, such a person won’t be marginalized in officialdom." A personality like Ma Chengteng’s is actually preferred by superiors. After all, no superior likes subordinates who are too capable—that’s when they get ambitious to replace them." Yueyao nodded; indeed, her uncle had just such a nature.