The Mute Wife Who Brings Prosperity

Chapter 808 - 768: I’ll Marry

Upon seeing Mrs. Xu, Yun Huai stood up and made a bow.

Mrs. Xu hurriedly said, "Master Yun, there’s no need for such formality, please have a seat."

Once Yun Huai was seated, she also moved to her own position at the head, "I’ve heard from my daughter that you provided much care and escort on their journey back to the Capital. As a woman, I really don’t know how to thank you. Perhaps you could stay at our mansion for a few more days, until you’ve recuperated, and then make further plans, how about that?"

Yun Huai replied, "Mrs. Xu, you’re too kind. I was entrusted by the Marquis to escort Miss Xu back to the Capital, and I still have matters to attend to, so I cannot stay at your esteemed mansion. I hope you understand."

Though his tone was gentle, Mrs. Xu could discern that this was someone accustomed to giving orders over many years.

So be it, the male host isn’t home, and as a woman of the inner quarters, forcibly keeping the master and his disciple isn’t very appropriate either.

Mrs. Xu gave a courteous smile, just about to suggest that they at least have a meal before leaving, when Xu Shu’s voice came from outside.

"Not just anyone could persuade Master Yun to escort my sister."

With his words, Xu Shu stepped over the threshold and entered, cupping his hands towards Yun Huai, "My sister is playful; she secretly ran off to the Northern Border without the family’s knowledge. If it weren’t for Master Yun’s protection, she might not have returned to the Capital safely. I owe you my gratitude. If the Yun Family ever needs anything from me, just say the word."

Yun Huai smiled gently, "It was a small matter, Young Master. There’s no need for concern. My visit to the Capital is for official business, escorting Miss Xu was merely incidental."

Xu Shu raised an eyebrow, "Would attending the Crown Prince and Mr. Song’s wedding count as one?"

Yun Huai nodded, "It counts."

"Then that’s settled," Xu Shu said, "There’s still some time until their wedding. As long as Master Yun doesn’t mind the simple meals of the Western Marquis Mansion, you can settle in for the time being. Do what you need to do, and when you have free time, I might ask Master Yun for some martial arts guidance."

Yun Huai involuntarily shifted his gaze to Yun Shisan, who had been sitting quietly, not speaking.

Yun Shisan’s heart tightened as he quickly said, "Master, I can stay anywhere."

...

Back then, Xu Jia went to the Northern Border with Ye Rong without telling her family, using the excuse of going to the estate for relaxation. Now being escorted back by Yun Huai personally, it could no longer be concealed.

In the backyard.

When Song Fang learned of it, she was so frightened that her heart trembled, scolding, "How could a young girl like you run off to such a distant place! I’ve heard that plagues are rampant in the Northern Border, causing panic even a hundred miles away in Liangzhou City. What were you thinking?"

Xu Jia lowered her head, fiddling with a handkerchief, "I was just worried about my father, I wanted to see him and ensure he was safe."

There was a hint of grievance in her heart.

She had clearly discussed with Yun Huai the night before: he would escort her only to the doorstep and then leave without entering or telling her family where she’d been.

Who would have thought that as soon as she got off the carriage, she’d run into her mother, who insisted on dragging Yun Huai in for tea, revealing all the truths over a single cup.

"It’s sheer nonsense!" Song Fang frowned, "Your father is in the army, even if something happens, there are army doctors and Marquis Changning to think of solutions. What can a daughter like you contribute?"

Xu Jia had no response. Her initial plan wasn’t merely to visit her father but to learn from the female general of the Ye Family and charge into the battle, making every kill count.

Unfortunately, she was far from reaching that level — she couldn’t even enter the military camp.

Looking at her sister-in-law genuinely angry, Xu Jia dared not utter a word but promised it wouldn’t happen again.

Song Fang sighed, "I told you to find a good husband and settle down, yet you treat my words like air. I look away for one moment, and you’ve grown wings to fly to the Northern Border. In the future, who knows if you’ll fly up into the sky? No, I must talk to your husband about finding you a suitable match quickly. Once you’re married, someone can keep you in check, saving us from worry."

With that, Song Fang stood up.

Xu Jia’s heart tensed, "Sister-in-law!"

Song Fang pretended not to hear and continued walking toward the door.

Xu Jia quickly stood up, getting to the door before her to block the way, "Good sister-in-law～"

The plea was evident in her voice.

Song Fang kept a cold face, "This time, no matter what you say, it won’t work. What girl doesn’t get married? Mother already has a grandson and granddaughter; she’s waiting to hold your child. Yet here you are, constantly making excuses to delay her. At your age, is it appropriate for your mother to still worry about you?"

Hearing the words "waiting to hold your child," Xu Jia’s eyes suddenly grew warm.

In her last life with the Tang Family, she rarely returned home. Her mother always wondered why her belly showed no signs, hoping for a grandchild. Yet she never shared a bed with Tang Yuan, let alone conceived one.

This time I went to the Northern Border without telling my family. Upon reflection, I truly acted selfishly and impetuously. Even if I’m worried about Father, I shouldn’t let so many people in the family worry about me.

Thinking of this, Xu Jia’s expression turned serene as she slowly spoke, "Alright, I’ll marry."

Song Fang was taken aback, "Are you serious?"

It’s important to know that since the divorce, I’ve persuaded her countless times, my lips nearly worn out from talking, yet my sister-in-law never relented; there’s always some reason or another, until finally, she simply ran off to hide in the military camp.

Song Fang found it hard to believe that Xu Jia would suddenly nod in agreement.

"I am serious," Xu Jia’s expression was earnest.

In her previous life, it was regretful, yet it wasn’t just her own regret. Upon her death, Mother cried the hardest.

Given another chance, she shouldn’t, due to her personal grudges, let Mother regret again.

"You all can arrange it." Xu Jia said, "Isn’t it nearing the announcement of the palace examination results? Marrying an advanced scholar isn’t bad. With my family background, assisting him on the path to success is no problem. Or you may see which nobleman, despite my divorce, doesn’t mind — either way is fine."

What she said stunned Song Fang, "Jiajia, are you sick?"

Even though traditionally parents decide matches, my sister-in-law has always insisted on marrying out of personal affection. Her words just now clearly suggested she was indifferent; this was not the style of our spirited sister-in-law.

After speaking, Song Fang reached out to touch her forehead.

Xu Jia smiled and dodged, "What are you doing?"

Song Fang’s face was filled with worry, "With your sudden change, I’m really worried about you. Did something upset you along the way?"

"Nothing of the sort." Xu Jia replied irritably, "I’m exhausted, I need to sleep first. Mother must still be receiving guests in the front hall; later, make sure to say a few good words for me, and tell her she can start finding a match for me. That way, she won’t nag me about secretly running off to the Northern Border after you’ve gone through the effort."

"Alright, alright, alright, I understand." Song Fang saw her appearance and did not know whether to be pleased or worried, "Go to sleep then; I’ll talk to Mother."

"Thank you, sister-in-law." Xu Jia smiled and closed the door, heading into the room to sleep after Song Fang left.

Xu Shu had the servants arrange a guest courtyard for Yun Huai and his disciples, thinking they were tired from the journey and had already sent them to rest.

Song Fang arrived at the front courtyard just as Mrs. Xu stepped out of the front hall and, seeing her daughter-in-law, asked, "Why is Fangniang here? Where’s Jiajia?"

"She’s sleeping." Song Fang said, stepping forward to link arms with Mrs. Xu, "Mother, I have something I want to tell you."

"Go ahead."

"Just now, Jiajia agreed to marry; she wanted you to start looking for a match."

The two were walking on the cobblestone path.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Xu nearly stumbled, luckily Song Fang was quick to support her, preventing her from truly falling.

"Fangniang, what did you just say?" Mrs. Xu felt she might have misheard due to longing for grandchildren.

Song Fang laughed, "Mother, you heard correctly, it’s all true. Jiajia herself agreed to marry, asking you to choose; whether it’s this year’s new scholars or noblemen who don’t mind her past divorce, as long as they’re suitable in your eyes, she’ll marry."

"This mischievous girl," Mrs. Xu’s expression relaxed, "She finally understands, hey Fangniang, why did she suddenly agree? Could it be she was upset by something on her trip to the Northern Border?"

Song Fang shook her head, "I’m not sure either, I just lectured her a bit in her room, then she suddenly quieted down and agreed."

"What did you say?" Mrs. Xu asked anxiously.

Song Fang didn’t dare hide anything from her mother-in-law, recounting word-for-word what she had said to Xu Jia.

Mrs. Xu frowned, "What you said wasn’t wrong, but how did she understand just from hearing those words?"

Song Fang said, "Maybe Jiajia saw the displaced citizens at the Northern Border and felt gratitude towards you and Father for raising her, wanting to add a grandson sooner to show filial piety."

"That makes sense." Mrs. Xu agreed wholeheartedly, "In any case, it’s good she agreed. As for the husband, what kind do you think would be suitable?"

"An advanced scholar. The noble families in the Capital are too chaotic, our Jiajia has been divorced before, marrying into such families might lead to gossip and a difficult life under a mother-in-law. It’s better to choose a husband with low family background but potential; with unequal family status, the husband’s family wouldn’t dare treat her harshly, and once he’s successful, Jiajia wouldn’t have to suffer a lifetime of hardship with him."

"Makes sense, we’ll start with this year’s new scholars."

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