Chapter 17: This Is When the Female Lead Time-Traveled

Even though he and that old thing Su Jian are like fire and water, always having been at odds, that Su Family’s daughter is still his son Chen’er’s future wife. Not going to see her seems somewhat inappropriate.

[What??? Su Family’s daughter? Yes, the female lead is about to arrive. How could I forget such an important matter?]

[After my sister was sent to the women’s academy by father, the original Su Qianxue went about speaking ill of her, ruining her reputation, and secretly seducing Mo Yuanhao.]

[Mo Yuanhao couldn’t stand it and had someone teach her a lesson. The original Su Qianxue got so scared she fell ill and couldn’t recover, and it was at this time that the female lead crossed over.]

[When Su Qianxue wakes up tomorrow morning, she will no longer be the original Su Qianxue, but a soul from another world from the 21st century.]

These past days, aside from worrying about her sister’s matters, she was concerned about her second brother, leading Yun Wanqing to completely forget about the female lead’s crossing over.

She only suddenly remembered when she heard her father mention it now.

What?

The couple and Yun Wanye were all greatly shocked, as if a tremendous wave had surged in their hearts.

Xiao Si, who had been thinking of the female lead all this time, realized that the culprit who had harmed Yao’er and their family so terribly was actually the Su Family’s daughter?

Chen’er’s fiancée?

How could this be?

Thinking of her husband’s extremely tragic end, Lady Yun felt as if she had fallen into an ice cave, unable to stop trembling all over.

Her face turned pale, her lips trembled endlessly, and it took a great effort for her to calm down, forcing a smile.

"Of course, we must go visit. After all, the Su Family’s daughter is Chen’er’s fiancée, and if she is so seriously ill and our family doesn’t show any concern, it might give rise to gossip."

"Well, since my health is not good, dear husband, please prepare a generous gift and visit the Su Mansion yourself."

[Oh dear, just let father go by himself, can’t we skip the generous gift?]

[The female lead is our enemy, mother. You’re asking father to give our enemy a generous gift; isn’t this effectively aiding the enemy?]

Hearing mother ask father to bring a generous gift to visit the female lead, Yun Wanqing was immediately displeased, anxiously shouting in her heart.

Why not reward the servants of the Duke Mansion with gifts aiding the enemy would go further, especially since many servants are loyal to the Duke Mansion.

Considering what the female lead did to the Yun Family, not throwing rotten eggs at her is already kind enough.

There we go, we’ve displeased the little miser again. Lady Yun helplessly chuckled, but how can you visit someone empty-handed?

If word got out, it would be so disgraceful, and the Duke Mansion’s reputation would be ruined.

Meanwhile, Yun Zheng and Yun Wanye found Yun Wanqing’s inner voice very reasonable: if their family is going to be so badly harmed by the female lead in the future, why give her a generous gift?

Xiao Si mentioned that this action is called aiding the enemy.

Aiding the enemy, assisting the enemy, only a fool would do such a thing, right?

"Hmm, I understand, my lady. You don’t need to worry about this affair; just leave it to me."

Yun Zheng’s gaze shifted slightly, an idea forming in his mind. He handed Yun Wanqing to the lady’s embrace and rose from the couch.

"Then, my lady, you take good rest with Xiao Si while I go handle this matter."

After finishing his words, he quickly left.

Watching his departing figure, Yun Wanye’s eyes darted around.

"Mother, I suddenly remembered there is something else I need to deal with, so I’ll be leaving first."

He casually dropped a sentence and hurriedly followed without waiting for Lady Yun to respond.

’Ding ding ding~’

[The tiger given by second brother is pretty nice; I didn’t even realize this bell is pure gold, the eyes are black jade, and the necklace is mutton fat jade. I love it!]

Hearing the sound, Lady Yun turned her head, seeing Yun Wanqing tightly holding onto the small tiger brought by Yun Wanye, drooling with eyes shining.

The necklace on the little tiger was indeed a carefully polished mutton fat jade pearl. Lady Yun smiled warmly; her Xiao Si indeed had good taste, perhaps coming from a distinguished family in a previous life.

But wasn’t she the one who said she didn’t like the little tiger given by her brother?

Turning to find gold and jade made her immediately adore it, truly a little miser.

*

In the front yard.

Yun Wanye ran while calling loudly, "Father, father, wait for me."

Hearing the sound, Yun Zheng deliberately slowed his pace, and soon the exquisitely handsome teenager caught up.

Yun Zheng looked at him calmly, saying, "Speak, you boy, what sly idea are you scheming?"

This boy had shifty eyes and a mischievous look. No one understands a son better than his father, and with just one glance, he knew this boy was up to no good.

At these words, Yun Wanye rolled his eyes, unable to maintain his composure.

"Oh father, that’s not fair. I’m just trying to ease your worries. Is this how you talk to your son? I’m really hurt."

"Get to the point."

Yun Zheng’s mouth twitched violently, suppressing the urge to kick this cheeky boy into a wall crack.

Meanwhile, Yun Wanye smiled smugly, not realizing how close he was to being kicked.

"Father, aren’t you at odds with that old thing Su Jian? If you personally go to his house, that old thing surely won’t treat you well. As the Duke of Ning, leader of the Eight Dukes, why bother with his attitude?"

"Therefore, I decided to make the trip for you. As your son, it’s my duty to bear this for you, father. What do you think?"

Truly picking what shouldn’t be mentioned, Yun Zheng’s face turned as dark as the bottom of a pot.

"Well, I must really thank you."

"No need for such formality, father. It’s settled then."

Yun Wanye grinned slyly, oblivious to Yun Zheng’s calculating gaze.

A cup of tea later.

Yun Wanye carried a small pot of Evergreen Tree, his mouth twitching uncontrollably.

"Father, are you really sending this to the Su Mansion? Won’t I be chased away?"

It was now confirmed; father must be able to hear his little sister’s thoughts. Otherwise, he wouldn’t choose such a thrifty gift.

Originally, he planned to skim off the generous gift prepared by father and send just something random to the Su Mansion.

But now with this, what’s left for him to skim?

Thus, wouldn’t he be making the trip in vain, having to face the Grand Commandant’s expression for father?

Ah, such a loss, how rash, the ginger indeed is spicier as it ages, Yun Wanye internally moaned painfully.

Yun Zheng, hands behind his back and chin slightly raised, said indifferently, "A humble gift with sincere intentions. In Da Wu Country, the Evergreen Tree symbolizes eternal renewal, prosperity, and well-being."

"I hope Miss Su can be as resilient and strong as the Evergreen Tree, overcoming all illnesses swiftly, with health and happiness, what’s wrong with that?"

"That Su Jian prides himself on being noble and pure."

"He believes all the world, except himself, are vulgar and greedy. If I send something expensive, he will look down on it."

"Now this move merely caters to his noble tastes. How could he be dissatisfied?"

"When you go, remember to relay my words to him exactly, not missing a single word, understand?"