Four Harmonies and Good Fortune

Chapter 755 Ending
In Xie Yuyan's courtyard in the southern part of the city.

Zhang was suddenly awakened from her dream, and it took her a long time to come to her senses.

Hearing the commotion, the maid Xie Fang quickly came in: "Madam Zhang, what's wrong?"

Zhang shook her head and looked out the window. She had dreamt that Ayan and Wang Yan were engaged, but some trouble had arisen, and it was all because of her…

Seeing that Zhang was silent, Xie Fang quickly poured a glass of water and brought it to Zhang.

Zhang took a sip and looked at Xie Fang: "Has Ayan finished resting?"

Xie Fang said, "Madam was just talking to Madam Feng a moment ago, and she just fell asleep not long ago."

Madam Zhang nodded: "It's hard on Ayan." Daughters from ordinary families should be busy with their own marriages by now, but Ayan is still arranging various affairs. Especially since she just returned to Bianjing, many merchants from the porcelain industry want to see her and ask for her advice. I'm afraid that anyone in the family knows better than Ayan how well the preparations for the Wang family's marriage proposal are going.

Xie Fang guessed what Zhang Niangzi was worried about and whispered, "We've bought everything we needed and given all the instructions. The flowers and plants for the greenhouse will be delivered tomorrow. We certainly won't neglect our distinguished guests."

Zhang responded, but that wasn't what she actually wanted to say. She couldn't mention it to anyone before things were settled.

"Go back and rest," Zhang instructed Xie Fang. "There are other things to do tomorrow."

When Xie Fang and Xie Zhen were bought, they were thin and pale, with dull eyes. They have improved significantly in recent days. Their faces have become fuller, and their eyes have gradually become clearer.

They gradually learned about many things happening in the family. Both of them were very diligent and kept their mouths shut. During the period when the family moved, they behaved themselves well and did not go up to chat with the hired workers even when they came in and out.

When she brought back two maids and two servants, she made a point of showing them to Ayan. Ayan didn't have time to think about these things and just asked Mama Yu to help her discipline them.

Mother Yu said that he was a little bit clever, but fortunately he was down-to-earth and could come to the inner courtyard after some teaching.

It must be said that Yu's mother has a very good eye.

Thinking of this, Zhang sighed again. Before Ayan came, when Yu Mama was by He's side, she was just an annoying old servant, but now she was able to live so clearly.

Ah Yan changed many people around her, so no matter how difficult it was, she had to get this done.

When Zhang woke up again, it was just dawn. She immediately got up to wash and then went to the kitchen to cook.

Yang Qin had practiced his martial arts for half an hour and came running over, covered in sweat. Before he could speak, Zhang Shi stopped him, saying, "Your sister-in-law is resting in the courtyard. Don't speak loudly, lest you disturb her."

The small courtyard was close to the kitchen, but it was also warmer there. Xie Yuyan looked at the accounts and letters, and when he got sleepy, he was too lazy to walk back to his residence, so he simply slept in the warm pavilion.

Upon hearing this, Yang Qin immediately slowed his pace and ate much more quietly than usual. Only when Xie Yuyan came out of the house did Yang Qin put down his rice bowl and run quickly towards Xie Yuyan. Just before reaching Xie Yuyan's side, he even did a somersault with joy.

Xie Yuyan was clearly not expected Yang Qin to do this, and stopped in her tracks. Zhang complained to Yang Qin, "Don't bother your sister-in-law."

Yang Qin's eyes lit up: "Sister-in-law, do you think my skills have improved a lot since before?"

Xie Yuyan nodded: "Besides training with Su Man and the others, you also practiced martial arts on your own?"

Yang Qin replied, "The King... said that once I've mastered those movements, he can continue teaching me." Actually, Wang Yan said he wanted to see the results of his training, and he couldn't afford to lose face in front of Wang Yan.

Xie Yuyan took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from Yang Qin's forehead: "Since it is a slow skill, you should not be too impatient. You are still young, and the bow is heavy. Practicing too early will only hurt your muscles and bones."

Yang Qin was overjoyed to hear his sister-in-law's words of advice. He loved it this way; every day he went to the academy and when he returned home, he would see his sister-in-law and mother. When his sister-in-law was handling affairs, his mother would often do needlework nearby, and he would listen in. His sister-in-law would not hide from them when she spoke with the steward, and sometimes his mother would ask him questions if she didn't understand.

These days might be coming to an end soon, and Yang Qin felt a heavy weight in his heart whenever he thought about it.

Just as Madam Zhang was about to have someone set out the chopsticks, the gatekeeper came over to report, "Madam, Madam Zhang, the fourth son of the eldest branch has arrived."

The eldest son of the Yang family, Yang Jiang, was the only adult. When Xie Yuyan left Daming Prefecture, Yang Jiang helped Yang Mingde manage the porcelain kilns. With the shipment of porcelain to the border markets and Fujian, the kilns in Daming Prefecture and Suzhou were extremely busy. So even if they were shipping porcelain, they wouldn't need to be there. The only possibility is that Yang Jiang came for her.

Xie Yuyan subconsciously looked at Zhang Shi.

Zhang did not avoid her gaze, but nodded to her, clearly aware of the matter.

Yang Jiang was brought in very quickly.

"Aunt, Sixth...Madam." Yang Jiang bowed to Zhang Shi and Xie Yuyan.

Hearing the change in address, Xie Yuyan had some guesses in his mind.

Without taking a break, Yang Jiang took out a cloth bag from his bosom and handed it to Zhang Shi: "My father told me to give this to my aunt."

Zhang wanted to reach out and take it, but then felt it wasn't appropriate. After hesitating for a moment, she opened the cloth bundle herself, revealing the booklet inside.

Xie Yuyan looked over and saw that it was the genealogy of the Yang family.

Zhang seemed a little nervous. She opened the family genealogy, found their branch, and her gaze lingered on one spot. She first breathed a sigh of relief, then showed a complicated expression, but it was quickly replaced by joy.

"Ayan, look." Zhang handed it to Xie Yuyan.

Xie Yuyan saw Yang Yi's name in the family genealogy. Yang Yi's wife's name should have been recorded there, so it shouldn't have been crossed out now.

Xie Yuyan turned to look at Zhang Shi.

Madam Zhang nodded and said, "I've wanted to do this for a long time. Ayan was sent to my house without her knowledge and was unwittingly married to my son in a ghost marriage. I know Ayan might not care, but... how can a woman's marriage be treated so lightly?"

Given A-Yan's personality, she should do everything willingly. Just think of Lord Wang, who carefully stayed by her side for so long before A-Yan agreed. What makes her son so worthy of becoming A-Yan's husband?

If they acknowledge that ghost marriage, how are they any different from the Xie family and Jiao Da, who abducted and sold Ayan? Now that she knows everything, she can no longer pretend to be ignorant.

She was too weak before, and she was afraid that Ayan would leave them, but why should she keep Ayan like this? Was it because of Liulang's reputation, or because of their relationship with Ayan?
If it's based on affection, then we should think even more about A-Yan.

Therefore, after Madam Lin came to visit, she made up her mind to immediately get to work on this matter.

Zhang looked at Xie Yuyan solemnly: "Our mother and I met Ayan...it wasn't a good thing, because Ayan was harmed by someone at that time...but we will definitely be good to each other in the future, so this knot must be untied."

"If there's anything that can keep us connected, it must be for some other reason, definitely not this."

At this point, Zhang took a deep breath: "Ayan also knows about her marriage, so let's... put an end to this matter!"

(End of this chapter)