The Plot of a Concubine's Revenge

Chapter 17: Winning and Losing

Great Aunt Xiao nodded slightly, her tone calm and certain, “Exactly.” Each of her words seemed to be carefully crafted, permeated with unquestionable authority.

Old Mrs. Ren's eyebrows lightly raised, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, “When they first moved here last year, our old master also condemned the housekeeper to send some congratulatory gifts over, and the Han family also sent gifts back. Just their female family members are rarely go out, so although we have some courtesy between the two houses, I have not yet seen the Han family. How is it that the Han family still has a connection with the Yan Bei Wang Fu?” Her words carried a bit of inquiry and curiosity, as if she was trying to unveil the Han family's mysterious veil.

Da Gu Xiao pondered a little and gently shook her head, “That's something I haven't heard. I've been to the Han family twice and met the old lady and wife of the Han family, the old lady Han is a kind person, and Mrs. Han is also very capable.” Her description was concise and precise, as if she was sketching the outline of the Han family's housewife in a few words.

“I've heard that this Old Master Han, who is now in charge of the Han Family, was recruited?” Old Mrs. Ren's follow up question was filled with a bit of gossipy interest, her curiosity about the Han family seemed to be growing stronger. As a matter of fact, a superfluous son-in-law was always looked down upon and had little status in his wife's family. The Han family's old master took over the Han family after the death of the former head of the Han family, not the head of the family, but better than the head of the family.

There are a lot of rumors about the Han family in White Crane Town, and some people say that the Han family was originally just a landlord in Jizhou, but only a little bit of assets. It is the current Han master's vision, convinced his father-in-law to sell a few properties to start a business, the results earned a ****.

Unfortunately, the Han family has always been low-profile, the men go out to do business, the women are closed, and the town has almost no contact with the people.

Xiao Da Gu was about to reply, the curtain in the east room was lifted, Ren Yaohua walked out. Her appearance was like a light wind, with a few points of unintentional spirituality, “Grandmother, I have picked up ...... everything Huh? You have guests na?” Ren Yaohua had been favored since childhood with Old Madam Ren, and spoke more casually than the other granddaughters, and only saw that Xiao Dagu was there halfway through her sentence.

Old Mrs. Ren glared at her and said to Dagu Xiao, “This girl has been spoiled by me and has no rules, don't be offended Dagu.” Her tone carried a bit of doting and apologizing, as if she was apologizing to Da Aunt Xiao for Ren Yaohua's rudeness.

Da Aunt Xiao busily said, “Each and every one of the Ren family's girls are either gentle and affable or lively and lovely, this is something everyone knows.” Her response was decent and elegant, as if she was dissolving the awkward atmosphere with her gentle words.

Ren Yaohua smiled and came up to greet Grand Aunt Xiao, then said to Old Mrs. Ren, “Grandmother, I still have to make a trip back to the Ziwei Courtyard, so I won't bother you with your hospitality.” Her tone was a bit playful and casual, as if she was pampering Old Mrs. Ren.

Old Mrs. Ren nodded, “You can eat over there for the midday meal, I'm going to eat vegetarian with Great Aunt Xiao today.” Her decision seemed to be finalized and unquestionable.

Ren Yaohua answered and turned to go out. Her figure flickered outside the curtain, leaving a room of silence.

Aunt Xiao smiled as she watched Ren Yaohua leave: ''This is the third young lady of the residence, right? I haven't seen you for some time, you've grown more and more beautiful.” Her praise was like a spring breeze, carrying a bit of warmth and appreciation.

Old Mrs. Ren laughed, “Too jumpy in nature, a leather monkey.” Her laughter was bright and cheerful, as if she was portraying Ren Yaohua's disposition in humorous words.

“I see that it's one who knows his place.” As Xiao Da Gu said that, she suddenly stretched out her right hand to pinch herself, frowned slightly, and then withdrew her hand, not moving as she picked up the tea in her hand and took a small sip. Her movements were smooth and natural, as if she was performing a silent ritual.

Her movements were seen by Old Mrs. Ren. Old Mrs. Ren knew that Da Aunt Xiao could read feng shui and fortune telling, and was also very accurate, so she couldn't help but busy herself by asking, “Did Da Aunt just in?” Her tone was filled with a bit of eagerness and anticipation, as if she was longing to learn the results of Xiao Dagu's fortune-telling.

Seeing that Old Madam Ren was pursuing the question, Xiao Da Gu hesitated for a moment before saying, “I remember that the third young miss of the residence was born in the year of Geng Wu?” Her voice was soft and clear, as if she was confirming an important piece of information.

“Great Aunt has a good memory, Hua'er was precisely born in August of the Gengwu year, and is twelve this year.” Old Mrs. Ren nodded her head, her reply carrying a few hints of pride and relief.

Xiao Da Gu thought carefully and mused, “Then doesn't this year happen to be the year of this birth?” There was a bit of gravity and concern in her voice, as if she was reminding Old Mrs. Ren of an important matter.

Old Mrs. Ren frowned, “But what's wrong? I remember you, Great Aunt, saying that Hua'er's destiny is extremely compatible with mine.” Her tone carried a bit of worry and disbelief, as if she was seeking an answer from Da Gu Xiao.

Xiao Da Gu shook her head: “Originally this is not wrong, Ren Elder Master is born in the year of C Xu, you are born in the year of Geng Yin, C and Geng originally collision, but the third Miss belongs to the Tiger, because the Yin, Wu and Xu will become a fire bureau, exactly the eight trigrams of fortune of the Ren family mansion, which is very auspicious. However, this year Miss three is the year of life, the offense of the year of the Tai Sui, this auspicious omen will become a bad omen.” Her explanation was detailed and thorough, as if she was answering questions and solving puzzles for Old Mrs. Ren with her professional knowledge.

Old Mrs. Ren was anxious at her words, “Then how can I break this game? Please also ask Great Aunt to give me some guidance, I will definitely be grateful.” There was a bit of anxiety and pleading in her voice, as if she was seeking Da Gu Xiao's help.

Xiao Da Gu busily said, “Old lady is overstating the case, I don't have a lot of care from the government in my daily life, these are all deserved, can't be your thanks. To break the game is not difficult, let the third young lady first temporarily do not move to Ronghua courtyard this year, in addition to find a ZiHuZhiZhengQingQi born still underage girl to come is.” Her suggestion seemed to be light and easy, yet it revealed a few points of mystery and wisdom.

“Born at Zi Hour?” Old Madame Ren frowned in thought, as if searching her mind for a candidate who fit the bill.

“Old madam, Miss Nine happened to be born at the exact moment of the Zi Hour.” Sister Gui reminded at the right time, her voice carried a few hints of wit and intelligence, as if she was providing Old Mrs. Ren with an important clue.

“But the Ninth Miss who was born as a twin with the Sixth Young Master?” Big Aunt Xiao asked, a few hints of curiosity and confirmation in her voice, as if she was verifying a crucial piece of information.

“Great Aunt has a good memory, it is precisely her.” Old Mrs. Ren nodded her head, her tone carried a few moments of appreciation and relief, as if she was praising Dagu Xiao for her erudition and memory.

Xiao Da Gu counted with her fingers and smiled faintly, “Then there is no mistake, Miss Nine's destiny is also extremely good. She also has five elements that belong to wood, and this Ronghua Courtyard happens to be located in the departure position, which belongs to fire, and wood can exuberate fire ...... just right.” Her analysis was thorough and precise, as if she was using her professional knowledge to interpret the numerology for Old Mrs. Ren.

Old Mrs. Ren let out a sigh of relief, “That's good. It's just that if Hua'er passes her natal year ......,” her voice was filled with a bit of worry and reluctance, as if she was anxious about Ren Yaohua's future.

Big Aunt Xiao busily said, “When Third Miss passes her natal year, naturally everything will be fine.” Her voice was filled with a few moments of certainty and comfort, as if she was taking a peace of mind pill for Old Mrs. Ren.

Old Mrs. Ren thought for a moment and turned her head to instruct Grandma Gui, “Go to the Purple Villa Courtyard and say that Hua'er should not move in for now and wait until after this year. Also go to Fang Fei courtyard and speak with Auntie Fang, have her help Ying'er pack up and stay in the inner warming pavilion from now on.” Her orders were clear and decisive, as if she was arranging the family's affairs with words of authority.

Sister Gui bowed her head in response and turned to go out. Her figure flickered outside the curtain, leaving a room of silence.

Ren Yaohua and Ren Yaohua were talking with Li in the main room of Ziwei courtyard when they got the news, Ren Yaohua's face suddenly sank, everyone in the room didn't dare to make a sound when they saw the situation, the atmosphere was stifled. Sister Gui brought Mrs. Ren's meaning and then gently retreated, as if ending the conversation with silence.

Ren Yaohua suddenly rose from her chair. Her movements were swift and decisive, as if she was expressing her inner dissatisfaction with the language of her body.

Li was busy persuading her, ''Hua'er, your grandmother said for you to move there next year, you'd better not disobey her. This feng shui fate thing, your grandmother has always been an extreme believer.” Her voice carried a bit of persuasion and concern, as if she was trying to appease Ren Yaohua's emotions.

Ren Yaohua, however, looked at Ren Yaohui and said with a cold face, “You come with me.” With that, she headed out. Her tone was a bit commanding and unquestionable, as if she was driving Ren Yaoyi to follow with words of authority.

Li was so anxious that she shouted at her, “Hua'er, what does this have to do with your sister, don't take your anger out on her.” Her voice carried a bit of anxiety and worry, as if she was trying to protect Ren Yaohua from the ripples of Ren Yaohua's anger.

Ren Yaohua smiled and shook Li's hand, “Mother, don't be anxious. Third sister, she has something else to say to me, not looking for me to take offense.”