Chapter 90: Heading to the Zhen Estate to Inquire

  After sending Dong'er to Guo Qinfu's mansion, Liu Rong didn't continue staying in the house either. Instead, she wrote a letter and sent it to Zhenfu to visit Zhenyuan.

  Upon arriving at the Zhen estate, she was welcomed in by the maidservants. It turned out that the maidservants of the Zhen estate were more enthusiastic towards her than those in her own household at the Wen Ding Hou estate.

  As soon as she arrived at the courtyard, she saw that Madam Zhen Er was also there. Inside, apart from Zhen Yuan, there was another pregnant woman with a big belly. When Liu Rong came in, Zhen Yuan immediately stood up and welcomed her, while the other woman's eyes lit up and she also stood up, letting the maid support her as she walked over. Before Zhen Yuan could speak, she asked eagerly: "Is this Miss Liu San of the Wen Ding Hou Fu? I've heard about you early in the morning."

  "This is my brother's wife, Zhen Dà Niángzi." Zhen Yu gave a sly glance to Liu Rong, who nodded in understanding.

  "Rong'er, how come you have time to visit the Zhen manor today? You should come more often. The other day, Yuan'er kept sending invitations for you to visit, but you never came. Later, it was said that you were ill? How is your body now?" Madam Zhen asked warmly, without any hint of unfamiliarity despite not having seen each other for a long time.

  Liu Rong smiled: "Much better, just been busy lately and didn't have time to come over. Today I finally had some free time, so I came over for a visit. I hope Aunt Zhen doesn't mind."

  "How could I be tired of it, I'm not even welcoming enough, you'd better come to Zhen's house and sit for a while, we're also sitting in the house every day, feeling bored, just hoping that guests will come to our home and make it more lively." Madam Zhen Er said with a smile.

  "But you young people probably don't like us bothering your chat here, so I'll take your sister-in-law and leave first, you all play by yourselves." Madam Zhen Er said as she was about to lead Big Madame Zhen away.

  "How is that possible, Auntie? I came here today to play with Yu'er, but also to ask you something." Liu Rong said to Zhen Er Furen before standing up.

  Madam Zhen II looked puzzled.

  "I heard that the marriage between my elder sister and Zhang Xueshi's family was initially arranged by you. Otherwise, we wouldn't have such a good match." Liu Rong looked at Zhen Er Furen and continued speaking.

  Madam Zhen's expression became even more puzzled. If it were a woman who asked her, that would be fine, but Liu Rong was an unmarried young lady... Madam Zhen couldn't help but think of the recent rumors in the village.

  Liu Rong saw the change on Zhen Er's face, furrowed her brow, and suddenly realized that she was now in ancient times, not in modern times. Some things were indeed not suitable for an unmarried girl like her to ask.

  In this era, a better approach would be for her to find the second madam and ask about Madam Zhen. However, since she's already here, there's no need to think too much about it. After all, if she really does move out of the Wen De Hou Mansion in the future, many things will depend on herself, and she can't always avoid showing her face.

  Moreover, she is a doctor, how can she not leave the Wendinghou Mansion and still do her own profession? How can she be independent of the Wendinghou Mansion in the future?

  Now that she thought about it, Liu Rong became even more calm: "I was just curious if there was such a thing, and I also wanted to ask my aunt, who was the one who initiated this marriage, was it Zhang Xue's household or Wen Ding Hou's household?"

  Madam Zhen hesitated for a moment before speaking: "This matter isn't exactly a secret, but it does concern your elder sister's marriage. There are also rumors circulating that the Zhang family wants to call off the engagement... I'd rather demolish ten temples than cancel this one match...

  Madam Zhen gazed at Liu Rong with some concern, for she had also heard from her fifth sister, the second madam of the Wending Marquis's estate, about how incompatible Liu Dajie and Liu Rong were.

  Liu Rong smiled: "Aunt, don't worry. I only hope that my sister will have a smooth life, and this marriage can also be smooth and successful. Now it's because of the rumors in the streets that I couldn't help but come over to ask about it, after all, everything is because of me..."

  "Hey, it's also not right for the young master of Pingchang Houfu to spread rumors like this just because you saved an actor. He actually ruined your reputation with such a despicable act!" Madam Zhen continued.

  "Well, since you want to know, I'll tell you. This marriage was initiated by the Zhang family, and to be honest, I was worried that their son might have some issues, otherwise why would they propose a marriage at such an awkward time? But after taking a look at him, he's actually quite good, so I helped arrange the engagement for your sister."

  Madam Zhen thought for a moment and continued: "I reckon the two families had already agreed on this early on, they just needed someone to act as a matchmaker."

  "You don't have to worry too much, the two families have agreed on this matter and must have considered many things. Although these things have been leaked out, there has been no movement until now...this marriage should not fall through. It's just that Zhang Xueshi is particular about saving face and has a strong personality, so he might do something."

  Liu Rong's eyebrows furrowed slightly, and it was actually Zhang Xue's residence that brought it up first, at such a sensitive time.

  "Mother, what I heard is different from what you said. I heard that Zhang Xiansheng had already sent someone to the Wendinghou Mansion yesterday, but I don't know what they were saying." Madam Zhen couldn't help but interrupt.

  Liu Rong was taken aback by this news, which she didn't know about. The key point was that Liu Yun also didn't know, and there were no signs of it. Hopefully, they had already come to cancel the engagement.

  "Is there such a thing?" Madame Zhen's face clearly showed puzzlement, as if she couldn't understand at all.

  Liu Rong didn't notice Zhen's wife's expression because she was deep in thought.

  "Rong'er, don't worry about it either. These things are for the elders to worry about, everything will be fine. Besides, I think your older sister's temperament is quite good, most elders would like her and definitely wouldn't want any trouble." Zhen Yuan thought Liu Rong was worried and comforted her from the side.

  Then, Mrs. Zhen Er smiled and asked Liu Rong to take a look at Mrs. Dajia, but Liu Rong couldn't see anything. If there were modern B-ultrasound or other specialized equipment for examining pregnant women, she might be able to make out something from the images, but with just her eyes, she didn't have that kind of skill.

  However, some things need to be said about pregnant women. Mrs. Zhen Er has just taken Granny Zhen Da away.

  Liu Rong sat and chatted with Zhen Yuan for a few more sentences before taking her leave. After returning to the Wending Marquis's residence, she saw Dong'er bring back a letter. Liu Rong opened it and took a glance, furrowing her brow. She then instructed Dong'er to go again to the Guqinwangfu and have the princess arrange for the prepared chess players to meet with Zhang Xueshi every afternoon in the west of the city.