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  Perhaps Mr. Han has been hit frequently recently and has a stronger ability to withstand pressure, or perhaps this blow was too strong and he couldn't recover for a while.

  Originally, Ding Ruoyan didn't plan to say this, and Ming Ze also meant the same thing, so as not to worry her mother-in-law or make her father-in-law angry. But if her mother-in-law were to go to the Huang's house, it would be hard to keep this matter hidden, and she might even suffer humiliation from others. It would be better for her to say something than for someone else to do so. Now that she had finished speaking, however, her mother-in-law seemed as if her soul had left her body, staring blankly into space, making Ding Ruoyan feel very uneasy.

  "Shh, Young Mistress," said Mother Jiang in a low voice, "why don't you go back first? I'll keep an eye on things here!"

  Ding Ruoyan silently sighed, this bright pearl of a cousin was really foolish. In that kind of situation, even one misspoken word would invite criticism. And she... For a woman, reputation is the most important thing. Now, with Princess Wuyang's words spreading throughout the capital, who would still dare to marry her?

  "Ginger mother, advise more, if there is anything, come and report to me quickly." Ding Ruo Xuan said in a low voice.

  "Ah! The old slave is awake." Jiang Mama respectfully sent Young Mistress out of the door.

  The house was quiet, and even Jiang Mama didn't know how to comfort the lady. The lady had been worried sick about Mingzhu Miss, but Mingzhu Miss was really too unreasonable, not only ruining her own reputation, but also destroying her own future. How heartbroken the lady must be at this moment!

  After a long while, Mr. Han suddenly spoke up: "Aunt Jiang, go and call Miss over."

  "Madam, you mustn't get upset."

  Han snorted coldly: "It's come to this, even if I were to die from anger it would be of no use."

  Mingzhu also knew that this matter would definitely not be hidden, and at the time, she only felt indignant and wronged. After returning home, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became. If her father were to find out, he would surely beat her to death.

  "Mother Jiang, is Auntie very angry?" Mingzhu asked nervously.

  "Miss, don't blame me for speaking bluntly. You can be as unruly as you want at home, but how can you behave like this outside? What will Madam do? Even if I wanted to protect you, it's impossible!"

  Mingzhu muttered discontentedly: "I just can't stand everyone praising Er Biao's wife, what is she anyway!"

  "Miss, you're really muddled, all right! You'd better go and explain to the mistress yourself. I'm no use to you!" The old woman shook her head even more vigorously.

  Mingzhu was afraid and didn't dare go in. Pitifully, she asked: "Aunt Jiang, can I not go in?"

  "Mrs. Jiang couldn't help but want to scold someone: 'Miss, what do you think?'"

  Mrs. Han stared at her daughter kneeling on the ground, unable to find a suitable word to express her emotions for half a day. If everything could be redone, she would have aborted this child without hesitation when she first became pregnant. For Mingzhu's sake, she had endured so much and suffered so much, just hoping that Mingzhu would marry into a good family and send her off peacefully, then her heart would be at ease. Who would have thought that she was so capable of ruining her own future so thoroughly? Now, even if she had the ability to communicate with heaven, she could no longer turn the tide.

  "Mingzhu! This time, I won't be able to help you. Take advantage of your father not knowing yet, and I'll come up with an excuse for you to go back to our hometown first!" Han Shi's face showed a few hints of fatigue, her voice filled with powerlessness.

  Mingzhu looked at her mother timidly and said weakly: "When can that girl come back?"

  Han's eyes suddenly narrowed, his breathing also became rougher, and he said in a cold voice: "Do you think you can still stay in the capital? Not to mention being just the nominal Miss Li, even if you were the real Miss, there would be no place for you in this city."

  Mingzhu's body went limp and she sat down on the ground, flustered: "Mother, I just exchanged a few words with the Princess of Wuyang...".

  Han looked at this good-for-nothing girl, really wanting to slap her to death. Gnashing his teeth in hatred, he said: "A few words of argument? Do you know who the Princess of Wuyang is? She's the eldest granddaughter of the Duke of Zhongguo, the most beloved grandniece of the Empress Dowager. Even I have to try to please her three parts when I see her. With just a bit of spittle from her, she can drown people, yet you dare to argue with her? Do you even have a brain?"

  Mingzhu's eyes were brimming with tears as she sobbed: "My daughter didn't know her identity at the time!"

  Han's body trembled with anger: "Even if the mistress of Wuyang County was not present, can you say those brainless words in front of all these young ladies? Which one of them is not a noble identity? Lin Lan, are you good or not? Why don't you go argue? Debate? For ruining your own reputation, you really have skills."

  Mingzhu cried even louder, and in her heart she was also very regretful. At that time, why couldn't she hold back?

  "Cry, and still have the face to cry." Mrs. Han said angrily: "Go back to your hometown and stay there properly, I'll find a good family with a good reputation for you, and live a peaceful life. If you're still so foolish and brainless, then you can only become a nun!"

  "Mother Jiang, spread the word, this year is Master's 50th birthday. The master and I are both busy for the time being, so let Mingzhu go back to send gifts first." Madam Han said decisively.

  "Miss, don't cry anymore. Be careful that outsiders hear it and tell Master about it. By then, you won't be able to leave even if you want to." Mingzhu hastily stifled her sobs, but she had cried too hard and couldn't stop for a while, shaking all over and looking even more pitiful.

  Han felt heartache again, but she really couldn't indulge her anymore. She simply closed her eyes and told Nurse Jiang to take the person away, out of sight, out of mind.

  Mingzhu walked and turned her head crying: "Mother, you can't ignore your daughter, you must take your daughter back..."

  Come back? Come back to marry who? Han's one hand was propped on the kang table, supporting her forehead, and the other was pounding her chest. One wave had not subsided when another rose, her heart was exhausted!

  Ding Ruoyan returned to Weiyu Xuan and told Ming Ze about it. Ming Ze was stunned for a moment, then sighed: "This matter can't be hidden anyway. If it's passed on to Father first, it might be even worse. Forget it, let her learn a lesson."

  In the evening, everyone went to Chaohui Hall to pay their respects. Han Shi then mentioned letting Mingzhu return first to wish a long life to her uncle.

  Li Jingxian thought for a moment and said, "Big brother's 50th birthday is coming up, by rights, I should go back. Even if I couldn't make it, or maybe Ming Ye would allow one of us to go, but after passing the imperial examination, he'll have to wait in the capital for an official appointment, who knows when he'll take office? And as for Ming Ye, it's even more impossible, having just been promoted, where can he go? Ah...it seems only Mingzhu can make a trip."

  The old lady said: "Let's go back with Mingzhu! It's been several months since we came out."

  Han's heart was slightly delighted, this really is an unexpected surprise.

  The old master who was only listening said, "It's rare for mother to come, even if she says a little, she should stay for a few years. It's best not to leave, so that the son can show his filial piety. Didn't big sister say when she left? Let mother live in peace, big brother's birthday, big sister will arrange it properly. Besides, Liu Niang has already become pregnant, isn't mother always thinking about holding her grandson?"

  The old lady hesitated again, and this last reason was indeed full of temptation.

  Lin Lan and Li Ming Yu exchanged glances, both understanding in their hearts that the old witch had sent Mingzhu back to her hometown for a reason. This reason was indeed legitimate and justified. It was clear that she couldn't stay in the capital anymore and had slunk away with her tail between her legs back to her hometown.

  Li Mingyu's lips curled up, and he stood up to echo: "Grandmother has been taking care of Grandfather and the three uncles for so many years, it's about time it was our turn. Father has been looking forward to serving his mother every day, and finally managed to bring her over, but she only stayed for a few months. Father must be very disappointed! We are also extremely reluctant to part with her. Moreover, those who don't know the truth outside will say that Father is not filial, and Grandmother can't stay here, which would affect his official reputation!"

  Several people said that Li Jingxian had gone to his heart, and Li Jingxian repeatedly echoed: "Mingyun said it was absolutely right."

  "Next year will be Grandfather's 70th birthday, by then, Elder Brother will also have become an official. We'll return to our hometown together to hold a 49-day Buddhist ritual for Grandfather, and we'll make it a grand occasion, won't that be great?" Li Mingyan added.

  "Yes, this matter, my son has considered it long ago. When the time comes, we will also renovate the ancestral temple." Li Jingxian laughed and said that when he returns, it will be called a glorious return to his hometown, with boundless prosperity.

  The old lady said kindly: "Then stay a few more days, only Mingzhu will go back alone, on this road..."

  Han's family resented Ming Yun for being too nosy, and couldn't vent their anger, so they forced a smile and said: "Mother doesn't have to worry, let Zhao Guan Shi take the trouble to send Ming Zhu back personally, nothing will happen."

  Ming looked at his sister with concern, who was hanging her head and not saying a word. He sighed in his heart: It's better to go back and avoid the storm for now, and come back when everyone has forgotten about this matter.

  Back in the Luoxia Pavilion, Lin Lan had Yu Rong help her remove her hairpiece and said, "If Mingzhu were to leave, I would really find it dull." What a delightful fool this little girl is! It's so much fun to keep this troublemaker around just to spite that old witch from time to time. She truly can't bear to part with her.

  Li Mingyu sat down leisurely and said slowly: "Leaving is a must, but it can't be that easy for her to leave."

  Lin Lan was taken aback and turned back to ask: "What did you say?"

  Li Mingyun smiled meaningfully and said, "Every time she gets into trouble, the old witch covers up for her, and she doesn't learn from it. This time is no exception. The old witch is in such a hurry to send her back home, isn't it because she's afraid that Father will find out and be furious? I think this matter is too important, and Father should know about it. If he doesn't teach her properly, it's his fault as a father. He should take responsibility as a father."

  Lin Lan Dao: "Want to tell Father?"

  "It's not necessary for me to say it, Father will know about this sooner or later. I just made him know a few days earlier." Li Ming said slowly: "I also want Mingzhu to stay and watch the old witch's good show. When the time comes, they can return to their hometown together, and it's also good to have a companion on the road."

  Lin Lan burst out laughing: "Alright! At that time, they can also comfort each other."

  Yu Rong's eyes lit up and she asked tentatively: "Second Young Mistress, is Madame really going to be unlucky?"

  Lin Lan smiled and said, "That depends on Second Young Master's abilities."

  Li Mingyun smiled lightly and said: "Wait and see! The good show is about to begin."

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