Chapter 1699: Chapter 1701: Three Days Later
Old Mu waved his hand, "I’ve long wanted to establish a new Luo Family, separate from this one, so I’m not concerned about their reputation. However, since I’m still tied to them, I’ll avoid it as much as possible, as long as it doesn’t affect major matters."
"That won’t be an issue; it’s merely some inner household affairs."
Yang Chuxia didn’t tell Old Mu how to resolve this matter, nor did Old Mu ask. Entrusted to Yang Chuxia, he felt at ease, believing she could handle it well.
"Uncle, have someone look into Linhao’s marriage proposal, lest it gets entangled by this old woman’s scheming again."
"That won’t happen. Linhao’s marriage is not something she’d meddle with lightly. Boys are different, and she likely hasn’t settled on a match yet. However, this matter has indeed reminded me; to prevent history from repeating itself, perhaps have Linhao and Yunyun draw up a marriage contract first, since the date has been set anyway."
"That would work." Yang Chuxia found it feasible. The marriage was already settled; they were just waiting to host the wedding banquet.
"Once the marriage contract is drawn up, I’ll speak to the old woman about this matter."
Old Mu paused and added, "Xiaxia, fortunately, Linyu still has you, her sister-in-law. Otherwise, faced with this situation, I really wouldn’t know what to do. I thank you on behalf of Linyu!" As a General, he was undoubtedly capable of holding his own on the battlefield, but dealing with the strategic mind games of the harem women was beyond him.
"Uncle, Linyu is my cousin. It’s only right for Xiaxia and me to do whatever is necessary, so there’s no need to say this. Aren’t we family?" Ye Zi’an interjected from the side.
"That’s right, Uncle. We don’t say such things amongst ourselves, and let’s not mention this to Linyu yet, so as not to upset her."
During the day, Yang Chuxia caused quite a stir at the Luo Family, with Baili Yan coming to confront them, which greatly angered Old Madam Luo.
However, she steadfastly refused to annul the alliance with the Li Family. Eventually, Old Mu said nothing, allowing her fury to subside slightly. Yet Old Master Luo couldn’t swallow this grievance of having his prestigious Luo Family confronted by a woman, which was choking him.
"Mother, we can’t simply let this pass, even if Prince Zhuang intervenes. If word gets out, the Luo Family’s reputation will be utterly ruined."
"Then what alternative is there?" Old Madam Luo glared at him. "Though I told you not to stake everything on one person, Prince Zhuang’s fate is still uncertain. We can’t openly disregard his words, understand?"
Old Madam Luo’s tone was stringent, causing Old Master Luo to bow his head.
"Let’s not mention this for now. Ensure Linyu’s matter is settled first, and we’ll deal with the Ye Family later."
But Old Madam Luo hadn’t anticipated that Yang Chuxia, before she had even addressed her intrusion into the Luo Family, was already confronting the Luo Family.
Three days later at Prince An’s Mansion
"Are we certain she went to the Glass Pavilion?" Yang Chuxia asked the messenger.
"Indeed. She took two nannies, two maids, and a team of guards."
"Hmph, an unmarried young lady’s outing, yet with more pomp than a royal princess."
"And what should Madam do now?"
"I’ll head to Gathering Tower first to wait." Yang Chuxia pondered and decided. "You all follow her, and when the moment is right, startle her carriage horses and seize her amidst the chaos."
"Yes."
Yang Chuxia arrived at Gathering Tower just after lunch when the place was quite empty. The shopkeeper, having already received instructions from Mu Shaofeng, was familiar with several prominent families in the Capital City, thus welcomed Yang Chuxia into a private room as soon as she entered.