"Mother, what’s wrong?" Yun Muyou asked softly.
She was a bit worried.
She had already used up most of her dowry, and there wasn’t much silver left in her hands now.
Weng Jianrui was doing business outside, but she didn’t know if he was making any money.
She had asked several times, but Weng Jianrui was always vague.
"There is something," said Mrs. He.
"What is it, that you came personally?" Yun Muyou asked.
In her heart, she feared Mrs. He came to borrow money.
"Where is the blue and white jade vase you brought last time? Bring it over, I’ll take it back!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Muyou’s face slightly changed, "Did my fourth sister ask for it?"
"No, it was her nanny An Mama who lent it to me. Jinnian didn’t know about it back then, now that she has returned, it’s reasonable to take some things back to the Princess Residence. Hurry and bring the vase!"
"Mother, the vase is not with me currently!"
"What?" Mrs. He raised her voice.
She looked at Yun Muyou incredulously, "Then, where did you put it? Is it broken?"
If it was broken, what would she do? That blue and white jade vase was valuable and rare in the market; even if it was put on sale, someone would buy it for a million taels of silver.
"No, the vase is still intact, but I placed it in the Marquess’ study. To get it back, I’ll need to talk to him!"
"That’s good, don’t worry. To prevent any difficulty on your part, I specially brought two exquisite vases, although they don’t compare with that blue and white jade vase, they are still valuable. Plus, there are ginseng and lingzhi; send half to your mother-in-law, and keep the rest for yourself. You should also nourish yourself occasionally!" Mrs. He said, feeling worried as Yun Muyou still hadn’t had a child.
"Mother, don’t worry, I am in good health!"
"If you are in good health, why haven’t you had a child yet?"
Yun Muyou’s face flushed red instantly, "Mother, the Marquess cherishes me because I’m young and childbearing could be dangerous, so he wants to wait for two years!"
"Really?" Mrs. He asked urgently.
"Of course it’s true. Mother’s worries are unfounded, the Marquess treats me exceptionally well!"
Mrs. He thought carefully. Indeed, Weng Jianrui treated Yun Muyou well, always accommodating her, and visiting her every time she returned to her mother’s home.
She finally felt relieved, "That’s good. But you are not young anymore, you should start planning for this!"
"Yes, I’ll listen to you, mother!"
Yun Muyou said, blushing.
Mrs. He felt it was inappropriate to stay longer, so she said to Yun Muyou, "I’ll head back first, let the Marquess send the vase later!"
"How can that be? Since I brought the vase here, I should be the one to return it. Don’t worry mother, I’ll visit home tomorrow. Now that Jinnian is back, a Commandery Princess and soon to come of age, I as her elder sister should go and see her!" Yun Muyou said, approaching Mrs. He, "Mother, what do you think about matching Fourth Sister with the Marquess’ second brother?"
Mrs. He gasped, "Are you saying?"
That young man indeed looks good, tall and handsome, articulate, but lacks accomplishments and hasn’t secured a good position.
She originally had thoughts of matching her niece with Weng Jianxun.
"Mother, Jinnian’s personality is soft and easy to manipulate, and she has a wealthy background. If she becomes my sister-in-law, she would surely listen to me in everything. What do you think?"
"It could be good, but listen, Muyou, Jinnian today is not the same as Yun Jinnian of the past. Judging by how she treats the concubines and gives face to the maids, she’s definitely not easily controlled. You must think it through carefully if you have such intentions!"