The Wealthy Eldest Sister Rules Supreme

Chapter 615: Chapter 602: Unacceptable

Although Fang Hou was extremely reluctant to admit it, what Rong Shuangyan said was indeed the truth. So after hesitating for a while, he nodded in acquiescence, though very unwillingly.

“I knew it!” Rong Shuangyan rolled her eyes, “My father just keeps thinking of ways to get me back home. Since he can’t get me back himself, he pushes the matter onto cousin Ze. My father’s schemes are indeed ingenious.”

Fang Hou widened his eyes in shock.

That said, Rong Shuangyan is really domineering and unrestrained in her daily life, acting according to her own disposition. But she is also very sharp, immediately seeing through the true nature of the situation.

Fang Hou was momentarily conflicted, not knowing whether to praise Rong Shuangyan or, well, praise Rong Shuangyan.

“Not to hide anything from Miss Yan, my young master is also in a difficult position, not knowing what to do. Therefore, he had especially ordered me to persuade Miss Yan. But I understand that I definitely can’t persuade Miss Yan, so I can only hope for Doctor Zhuang’s help. But seeing that Doctor Zhuang has been working hard recently, it seemed too much to ask him to help with this matter. Therefore, I thought of playing a small trick by first pointing out Miss Yan’s wrongs, then taking the opportunity to praise Doctor Zhuang, before finally mentioning persuading Miss Yan…”

“However, I have realized my mistake this time. I won’t play such tricks in the future. Even in the face of great difficulties, I should tell the truth.”

Seizing the opportunity, Fang Hou explained his deeds and after finishing, looked at Rong Shuangyan with a pitiful expression.

Rong Shuangyan, being straightforward, could not stand others acting in such a stuttering manner, gestured dismissively, “Alright, I’ll let you off this time. But if next time you speak ill of me behind my back, I will ask cousin Ze to hand you over to me for a few days of adjustment.”

Up hearing this, Fang Hou, despite the hot weather, broke out in a cold sweat.

Rong Shuangyan, while gentle and considerate towards her own people, was also a person who hated evil. Her confrontations with those who had offended her were always fierce. If she were to take him in for a good “tuning”, he feared he might lose half his life.

“Yes, yes, Miss Yan, rest assured, I will not dare again.”

Fang Hou replied quickly, then subtly glanced at Rong Shuangyan before asking in a low voice, “Since Miss Yan already knows the whole story, what about the matter of going home for the Mid-Autumn Festival?”

“Well, I could go back to that home,” Rong Shuangyan replied.

“So Miss Yan means…” Fang Hou was overjoyed, “You will go home for the Mid-Autumn Festival?”

“Yes, I can go, but there is a condition,” Rong Shuangyan smiled slyly at Fang Hou.

“What… condition?”

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“I want… to bring someone home,” Rong Shuangyan answered with firm resolution.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Bring someone home?

Fang Hou was taken aback at first, but the second he saw Rong Shuangyan’s cunning and triumphantly smiling face, he immediately understood what she meant.

My goodness, this Miss Yan, so typical of her.

Others would normally be shy about expressing feelings towards the one they admired, even when begging their parents, it would be through hints. Even the bold ones who reveal their feelings to their parents can be seen as outgoing.

However, Rong Shuangyan was outright, not only in expressing her feelings, but even planning to take him home so straightforwardly.

Fang Hou, for a moment, didn’t know whether to admire or, well, admire her.

On the other hand, Zhuang Wencheng, who was by the side, frowned, “Sister Yan, this seems inappropriate.”

From the interactions over these past few days, he found Rong Shuangyan to be neither pretentious nor hypocritical. She was a cheerful girl who was genuine towards others. He had a slight favorable impression of her.

If given more time, they would probably end up together. But it seemed inappropriate to visit her home so soon, especially with Rong Shuangyan being the one to bring him back.

“Why is it inappropriate?” Rong Shuangyan tilted her head to the side.

“By tradition, I should visit Mr. and Mrs. Rong first, and the rest of the matters should be discussed by the parents of both families,” Zhuang Wencheng explained.

“Yes, yes, we should abide by customs,” Fang Hou also nodded affirmatively from the side.

“Is it this troublesome?” Rong Shuangyan seemed impatient, “These are just empty formalities with no practical use, tedious and redundant. Anyway, Brother Wencheng said that by custom, Brother Wencheng should pay a visit. Since he has to go anyway, there is no difference whether Brother Wencheng visits on his own or whether I bring him, isn’t it?”

Her reasoning seemed to make sense, leaving no room for rebuttal!

“Okay, okay, let’s settle it that way.”

Rong Shuangyan waved her hand and said to Fang Hou, “You just relay the message to my parents, tell them that Brother Wencheng is going to visit. They should prepare for this. Things like the dowry should be prepared as well, and we should soon set the wedding date…”

She was indeed impatient to get married.

Fang Hou’s face turned dark.

But since Rong Shuangyan had agreed to return home for the Mid-Autumn Festival, he and Cheng Ruize had accomplished their task. As for what would happen to Miss Yan when she returned home, that would be the Rong family’s business, and they would have nothing to do with it.

With that in mind, Fang Hou felt a sudden sense of relief. He just confirmed with Rong Shuangyan the time to return home and some words to relay in his reply to Mr. Rong.

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Chu Jinnian galloped back to the capital city.

Upon learning of Chu Jinnian’s return, Chu Shengrui urgently summoned him to the palace. However, the meeting place was not in the main hall but in the palace of Concubine Hui.

Obviously, this was because Chu Shengrui knew that Imperial Concubine Hui also cared deeply for Chu Jinnian, so he let her see Jinnian in order to ease her worries.

It was midday, and Concubine Hui had prepared a variety of exquisite dishes. She also invited Chu Yunzhao to dine with them.

“Although Yunzhao has repeatedly assured us that you are in good health, I have been worried. Now seeing you well and safe, I finally feel a bit relieved,” said Chu Shengrui. “Has all the poison been eliminated from your body? Should I call for an imperial doctor to check on you?”

“Your Majesty, please rest assured, I have visited many doctors, all of whom have declared that I have fully recovered,” Chu Jinnian replied with a smile. “Dr. Zhuang is highly skilled and has rejuvenated me. There is absolutely no problem.”

“Hmm.” Chu Shengrui nodded slightly, “Yunzhao also praised Doctor Zhuang’s medical skills. It is fortunate that Jinnian met such a divine doctor on his way back to the capital, thus avoiding a disaster.”

“I am very grateful to Doctor Zhuang, and I planned to reward him generously for his work. However, Yunzhao said you had already decided on this matter and advised we not to worry about it. Does Doctor Zhuang have any special preferences that you aim to cater to?”