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Chapter 51 Spreading the News

Shen Fuhan left quickly.

Wen Jiayue felt incredibly frustrated and wanted to take a nap, but she couldn't fall asleep.

Just then, Zhao Zhao woke up, so she asked the wet nurse to bring her over.

The three-month-old baby was born with a lovely appearance, and Zhao Zhao loved to laugh, making everyone who saw her feel happy.

Wen Jiayue hugged her and kissed her little face several times, and the gloom in her heart finally dissipated a little.

Forget it, could she really expect Shen Fuhan to coax her?

They were a couple in name only, without any real love between them, so this way she wouldn't be upset anymore.

She began to care about her daughter.

Did Zhaozhao cry or fuss last night?

The wet nurse said, "The young lady cried twice last night, but she calmed down after being comforted for a while."

Wen Jiayue nodded: "Zhaozhao is still young, so the wet nurse will need to take good care of her during this period."

"Yes."

After playing with her daughter for a while, Wen Jiayue washed up and sat in front of the dressing table, casually inquiring about the Wen family.

Have you and Changsheng met these past few days?

Ruyi nodded: "I met him the other evening. Brother Changsheng said that the Third Miss has been looking downcast these past few days, apparently because she lost some pieces of jewelry."

Wen Jiayue snorted upon hearing this.

A few days ago, the Wen family sent over three pieces of jewelry, which were left by her birth mother.

She was initially puzzled as to how quickly they had managed to raise enough money to redeem the item.

After all, these three pieces of jewelry are exceptionally exquisite. If they were pawned, they could certainly fetch a lot of silver, which the Wen family definitely couldn't afford in a short time.

Looking back now, it must have been taken from Wen Ruohuan's dressing case.

What do you mean by being sullen after losing a few pieces of jewelry? It's clearly just that he was furious after returning the items to their rightful owner.

Wen Jiayue took out the three pieces of jewelry that the Wen family had returned—

A peach blossom hairpin, a gold hair ornament, and a white jade bracelet inlaid with gold.

She looked her over carefully for a few moments, and suddenly became curious about her birth mother's family background.

In her few vague memories, her maternal grandparents' family seemed to be businessmen who had some prestige in the local area.

Wen's father's official position was obtained after he married his birth mother, with money donated by his maternal grandparents. She knew nothing more than that.

Wen Jiayue wanted to find out where her maternal grandparents lived and then write a letter to them, but after thinking it over, she still didn't dare to disturb them rashly.

After all, her birth mother was dead, the only connection had been severed, and they were thousands of miles away, so they probably didn't have much affection for her, their granddaughter.

If she were to send a letter on a whim, it would seem as if she were struggling to make friends with relatives, which would only add to the awkwardness.

Wen Jiayue put the matter aside and instructed, "Next time you see Changsheng, remember to let him see how Wen Ruoqian and Wen Ruohuan's relationship is."

She tricked Wen Ruohuan during the full moon celebration, and it's unknown whether she caused any discord between the siblings.

Ruyi said, "This time, Brother Changsheng did mention it, saying that every time the Second Young Master returns to the manor, he would say a few words to the Third Miss. The Third Miss didn't understand why, so she retorted, and the two became like oil and water."

Wen Jiayue couldn't help but chuckle: "In that case, next time you see Changsheng, have him spread the word that Wen Ruoqian went to a brothel."

Ruyi asked in surprise, "Second Young Master actually goes to a brothel?"

"Yes, I found out about it by chance, and it just came in handy."

After thinking for a moment, Wen Jiayue instructed, "Remember to mention very subtly that it was Wen Ruohuan who spread the news. We can't afford to get ourselves into trouble."

She couldn't wait to see the brother and sister turn against each other.

The Wen family will surely be thrown into chaos and liveliness.

Wen Jiayue went to eat feeling refreshed, but unexpectedly, halfway through the meal, Granny Zhao arrived.

She sighed softly. Lin Wanwan had just gotten married, and the old lady couldn't stay idle. Was she planning to hold another flower-viewing banquet?

She didn't care about taking a concubine, but she would never organize a flower-viewing banquet.

Ruyi welcomed the person in.

Zhao Mama smiled and said, "Madam, the old lady sent this old servant to ask how you are feeling after resting for so long since you finished your postpartum period?"

Wen Jiayue said with a worried look on her face, "I was just talking about this with Ruyi when my back and legs started hurting. I felt uncomfortable all over and I don't know what's wrong with me."

She gently rubbed her lower back and sighed, "It's probably a postpartum complication; I feel uncomfortable all over."

Granny Zhao said with concern, "Madam should take good care of herself."

Wen Jiayue nodded: "Thank you for your concern, Granny."

Zhao Mama continued, "Madam's health is weak. With regular exercise, she will surely be healthy and worry-free. Therefore, it is time to put the morning and evening greetings on the agenda."

Wen Jiayue snorted inwardly; so that's what it was about.

She said with remorse, "How could I not want to fulfill my filial duty to my grandmother? It is the duty of a granddaughter-in-law. However... the family physician repeatedly told me not to overwork myself."

Zhao Mama smiled and said, "It's just the morning and evening greetings, nothing tiring. The old lady has always been kind and gentle, and even if you make a mistake, she won't make things difficult for you."

Wen Jiayue: "..."

The word "tolerant" can actually be used to describe the old lady?

She remained firm: "I know my own body well. Even if I want to, I am powerless. Please ask Granny Zhao to tell Grandmother that once I recover, I will definitely go to her bedside every day to fulfill my filial duty."

Before Zhao Mama could speak, Wen Jiayue said, "Ruyi, see the guests out."

Ruyi, being very perceptive, stepped forward and respectfully ushered Granny Zhao out.

Wen Jiayue continued eating, but the grandmother and granddaughter had completely ruined her good mood for the whole day, and she couldn't eat anything anymore.

She got up and went back to her room. Not long after, Ruyi returned.

"Why did you stop eating, Madam?"

"I can't eat," Wen Jiayue pursed her lips. "After being upset twice in half an hour, who can eat anything?"

Ruyi was a little puzzled. Twice? Could it be that the Marquis had angered the Madam this morning?

She couldn't pry into the matter, so she could only offer words of comfort: "The old lady has been turned away, so I suppose she won't make things difficult for you anytime soon."

Wen Jiayue shook her head and sighed: "You don't understand the old lady. She's not the type to let things go easily. When the Marquis returns to the manor, she will definitely complain."

Ruyi was stunned: "Madam has only been married for a year, how do you know so much?"

Wen Jiayue paused for a moment before speaking: "It's been a year, it would be strange if I still couldn't see these things."

Ruyi said with annoyance, "This servant is stupid and didn't see it."

Wen Jiayue smiled and said, "You only care about me and Zhaozhao, so you don't need to care about these things in the first place."

Ruyi replied earnestly, "This servant will study diligently in the future and will certainly share the burden for Madam."

Looking at Ruyi, who was wholeheartedly trying to do what was best for her, Wen Jiayue gently patted her head.

"Thankfully, you're still here with me."

Ruyi felt a little embarrassed: "Why does Madam treat me like a younger sister again?"

"Alright, alright, you're the older sister," Wen Jiayue said with a smile. "From now on, I'll call you older sister, and you can call me younger sister."

Ruyi quickly apologized, "Please forgive this servant."