The Abandoned Wife of a Military Family: Your disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 241 Returning
Originally, Yunwei only planned to return to the county princess's residence for her homecoming.

However, on her wedding day, Madam Xu repeatedly begged her to return to the Pingning Marquis's residence when she went home for her wedding. She didn't care much and agreed.

So when her and Rong Zhen's carriage arrived at the Pingning Marquis's residence, the Yun family members were already waiting there.

Besides the people from the Pingning Marquis's residence, there were also members of the Yun family and Xu's maternal relatives, all standing together in a crowded group.

Yunwei had just stepped off the carriage when she saw so many people. She was somewhat displeased, but she didn't say anything.

"I have met the Regent and the Regent's wife."

Everyone saluted.

"No need for formalities, please rise." Rong Zhen said, and then reached out to help Yun Yueshan and Xu Shi, who were standing at the front.

Madam Xu was overjoyed. Although Yunwei had promised her that she would return to the Pingning Marquis's residence after her wedding, she was still worried that Yunwei might change her mind.

Now that her daughter has finally arrived, she is naturally excited and happy.

Xia Jie broke free from Qi Shi at this moment, rushed forward, and sweetly called out, "Auntie, Uncle."

Yunwei patted her head, "Xia'er."

"Auntie, you look so beautiful today!" Xia'er said affectionately, taking her hand.

Yun Wei smiled and said, "Xia'er looks beautiful today too."

Xia Jie turned to look at Rong Zhen and touched his hand without any fear, "Uncle looks very handsome today too."

Yun Qi and the others were startled, fearing that she would anger Rong Zhen, and quickly reprimanded her, "Sister Xia, you mustn't be so unruly."

Scolded by her family, Xia Jie pouted, looking aggrieved.

She didn't do anything; she even praised her aunt and uncle for being good-looking.

Rong Zhen was not displeased. Seeing the little girl's aggrieved look, he reached out and patted her head. "Xia-jie is very good."

Upon hearing this, Xia Jie'er's little face immediately lit up with a smile again. "Hmm, Xia Jie'er is such a good girl."

Rong Zhen looked at the little girl's soft and cute appearance and couldn't help but glance at Yun Wei.

Yunwei was a little confused and asked with her lips: Why are you looking at me?
Rong Zhen's lips curled slightly, but he did not answer.

"Please invite the Regent and his wife inside for tea," Yun Yueshan said.

Rong Zhen nodded and entered the Marquis's residence side by side with Yun Wei.

As he stepped across the threshold, he reached out to help Yunwei and whispered in her ear, "Having a daughter wouldn't be bad either."

Yun Wei: "..."

Why does this guy suddenly want a daughter?
However, when she saw Xia Jie'er following closely behind her, she suddenly understood.

The little girl is so cute.

It would be wonderful if they could have such a lovely daughter.

She was about to say something when firecrackers went off, so she stopped talking.

There were many people at the Marquis's residence today, so after entering the residence, Rong Zhen was entertained in the front courtyard by men such as Yun Yueshan and Yun Qi, while Yun Wei was surrounded by Xu Shi and other female relatives and entered the inner courtyard.

"Weiwei, you're so beautiful," the aunties in the Yun family kept praising her.

“Weiwei looks like she’s destined for good fortune,” Xu’s maternal aunts chimed in, not wanting to be outdone.

Yunwei wasn't familiar with them, so she gave them a polite smile and got through it.

Knowing Yunwei's temperament, Xu Shi didn't like having so many people around and was afraid of upsetting her, so she changed the subject and started talking about other things. Then she found an opportunity to take Yunwei out of the courtyard.

"...Your aunt and the others meant no harm. Knowing you were returning to your parents' home today, they came early this morning to help. It's only natural to do this out of courtesy, so I couldn't refuse too much. Please bear with me." After walking a distance away, Madam Xu explained in a low voice.

Yun Wei nodded. "I understand."

Seeing that she wasn't displeased, Madam Xu breathed a sigh of relief. "You must be tired. Go and rest in your courtyard. I've already had your old courtyard cleaned up. I'll call you when the banquet starts." Yunwei didn't refuse.

After all, she wasn't familiar with those women, and rather than sitting there and dealing with them, she'd rather rest by herself for a while.

She hadn't been sleeping well for the past two days.

"You don't need to stay with me, go and greet the guests," Yunwei said.

Madam Xu actually wanted to talk to her daughter more, but she couldn't leave the guests behind, so she nodded and called over a maid from the mansion to lead the way for her.

Although Yunwei had only lived in the Marquis's mansion for a short time, she still remembered the courtyard she had lived in three years ago, even though she had only lived there for less than a month back then.

Stepping into the courtyard again, Yunwei felt a surge of emotions.

Unexpectedly, one day she returned here.

The furnishings inside the house are almost the same as they were three years ago, except for a few more expensive decorative items.

Tian'er had already checked the room beforehand. When she saw her come in, she reported, "Miss, the room is all tidied up, and the charcoal stove is lit."

Yun Wei nodded. "I'll rest for a while."

Upon hearing this, Tian'er stepped forward and took off the cloak she was wearing.

After taking off her cloak, Yunwei went into the inner room to rest.

Although the room was unfamiliar to her, she hadn't slept well for two days in a row, falling asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow.

Sweetie and Begonia stood guard in the outer room.

Not long after, a loud voice rang out from outside.

"Is my cousin, the Princess, resting inside?"

Before the maid outside could report, the man raised his voice and called out, "Cousin Princess, are you inside? May Xiangling come in?"

Sweetie heard this from inside the house, frowned slightly, and fearing that the other person would disturb Yunwei, she quickly pulled Haitang outside.

“Miss, my young lady is resting. If you have anything to do, please come back later,” Tian’er said politely, suppressing her displeasure.

Xu Xiangling glanced at her and smiled, "Then I'll wait here for my cousin to get up. The banquet is about to start, and my cousin probably won't be sleeping for long."

Upon hearing this, Tian'er frowned slightly, exchanged a glance with Haitang, and said, "My young lady is afraid of noise. In that case, please make yourself at home, Miss." After saying that, she and Haitang were about to retreat back into the house.

Xu Xiangling stopped her, saying, "It's cold outside. I'll go inside and wait. I promise I won't make a sound and disturb my cousin."

"No." This time it was Haitang who spoke, and her tone was more direct than Tian'er's politeness.

Xu Xiangling was taken aback. She glanced at her and, seeing that she was a stranger, guessed that she must be from the Regent's Palace. Suppressing her anger, she asked, "Why not?"

"Don't you know my princess's status, young lady? No one is allowed to approach her without the prince's permission," Haitang said.

Xu Xiangling's eyes widened. "The Regent ordered this?"

“Yes,” Haitang said affirmatively.

Sweetie chimed in, "That's right, so please wait outside, Miss."

Xu Xiangling was furious, but remembering that it was the Regent's will, she dared not act rashly and could only obediently wait outside.

Yunwei was sleeping soundly and did not hear the noise outside.

Just as the banquet was about to begin, Madam Xu sent someone to the courtyard to call her.

After a good night's sleep, Yunwei felt much better.

With Tian'er's help, she washed up, put on a cloak, and went out.

When he saw Xu Xiangling outside the door, he assumed she was a maid from the Marquis's mansion and did not give her a second glance.

Seeing her walk straight past without acknowledging her, Xu Xiangling, whose hands and feet were freezing cold, looked quite unwell and hurriedly called out, "Cousin."