HCB Chapter 134 Meeting this "Eldest Daughter of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion"
Chapter 134 Meeting this "Eldest Daughter of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion"
Yu Wan's mind was buzzing.
In that instant, her mind was in complete chaos, and she was utterly unable to make sense of anything.
Where on earth did this "eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion" suddenly appear from?!
She couldn't help but wonder if she had transmigrated into the wrong book!
Seeing Yu Wan lost in thought, the Duchess of Shun frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Madam Yu, do you know the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family?"
Yu Wan snapped back to her senses and quickly put on a faint smile to hide her inner turmoil.
He shook his head and said, "How could I possibly know the daughter of the Duke of Anguo's family?"
"However, this is indeed unexpected. I had heard that the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion had been missing for many years. I never expected that she would be so lucky to be found."
Upon hearing this, Lady Shunguo sighed and said, "It is indeed a rare thing. To find someone who has been missing for so many years, the Duke of Anguo's mansion must be overjoyed."
"The Duke of Anguo's mansion must be very satisfied with this found eldest daughter, which is why they are holding such a grand banquet."
The Duchess of Shunguo spoke kindly, took Yu Wan's hand, and smiled even more gently:
"The Duke of Anguo's mansion has invited many ladies from prominent families in Shengjing to this banquet. Since you've just arrived in the capital, this is a good opportunity to make some new friends. Why don't you come with me and broaden your horizons?"
Yu Wan smiled slightly: "I would not dare to refuse your kindness, Madam. Thank you for your consideration."
She could go and see what this "eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion" was all about.
Lady Shunguo was extremely satisfied with Yu Wan's words and actions. Her words and laughter were full of affection, and when she finally took her leave, the smile on her face had not yet faded, which clearly showed that she valued Yu Wan very much.
After the Duchess of Shunguo left, Yu Wan sat in a chair and stared blankly for a while, lost in thought.
After a long while, she rubbed her temples and, with mixed feelings, gave the order:
"Miaohong, go and investigate the background of this eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo's mansion."
Previously, no news could be found about the Duke of Anguo's mansion, but now that the Duke's mansion is going to hold a grand banquet for its newly found legitimate daughter, there must have been some word about it.
Miao Hong was always shrewd, and upon hearing this, she immediately accepted the order and left.
She soon returned.
Yu Wan was not surprised at all.
Then Miao Hong sighed, "In just this short time, the news that the Duke of Anguo's mansion had found its long-lost eldest daughter has spread like wildfire throughout Shengjing."
Yu Wan nodded slightly, signaling her to continue.
"It is said that the eldest daughter of the Duke of Anguo met her when she was offering incense at Leiyuan Temple. The young lady was also praying for her adoptive father, and the mother and daughter recognized each other as soon as they met."
Yu Wan raised an eyebrow: "You recognized me?"
“Yes,” Miao Hong added with a smile. “Rumor has it that although the mother and daughter had not seen each other for many years, the Duchess of Anguo recognized this legitimate daughter at a glance because of the bond between mother and daughter.”
Yu Wan rested her chin on her hand, her brows slightly furrowed, and slowly said, "So, that young lady lives not far from Shengjing, otherwise how could she have met the Duchess of Anguo at Leiyuan Temple? But if that's the case, why hasn't she come to the Duke of Anguo's mansion to acknowledge her relatives all these years?"
Miao Hong's lips curled up slightly, clearly having anticipated that Yu Wan would ask this question.
He replied, "Madam is indeed intelligent. I have heard that this eldest daughter has suffered from amnesia for many years and does not remember that she is from the Duke of Anguo's mansion. It was only after she met the Duchess of Anguo at Leiyuan Temple that day and was stimulated that she gradually regained her memory."
Flawless logic.
Yu Wan silently praised him in her heart without any expression.
So the question is, where did this "eldest daughter" come from?
Why did she take on the identity of "Yu Wan"?
Yu Wan couldn't figure it out for the time being, so she could only hold back and wait to see the true face of that "eldest daughter" with her own eyes before making a decision.
That evening, she mentioned to Yunshang that the Duchess of Shunguo had invited her to a banquet.
Yun Shang, who was looking down at the book, nodded gently when she heard this: "Do you want me to pick you up and take you home after we're done?"
Yu Wan was stunned for a moment, and felt a strange...sweet feeling in her heart?
She quickly waved her hand, "No need, I left with the Duchess of Shun that day, and she will definitely send someone to escort me back when it's over."
Yun Shang nodded and said no more.
On the day of the banquet, Yu Wan spent a long time browsing through her wardrobe before finally choosing a light pink dress that Shen had given her.
Although this outfit is not as ornate and elaborate as those worn by noble ladies in Shengjing, its unique design prevents you from wearing the same thing as someone else.
Moreover, her main purpose in attending the banquet was to ascertain the situation, so she naturally couldn't dress too conspicuously.
Just as she was about to change her clothes, Miao Hong's voice came from outside: "Madam, your servant has brought you your clothes."
Yu Wan opened the door with a puzzled look in her eyes, and saw Miao Hong holding a complete set of clothes, including not only clothes, but also headdress, shoes, and even accessories.
Yu Wan could tell these things weren't cheap, and a thought popped into her mind. She hesitated before saying, "These things..."
Miao Hong covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes sparkling with mischief: "Madam, a few days ago, after the Duchess of Shunguo visited, the young master asked me to take him to the best clothing shop in the city."
"It took a long time to choose a style."
"This outfit was made by the embroiderer overnight, and the young master specifically instructed that it be made to be the most exquisite."
really!
Yu Wan was speechless for a moment, looking at the shimmering dress with mixed feelings.
It's impossible not to be moved; this is practically a scene from a novel about a domineering CEO—a haute couture dress delivered to your doorstep.
only……
As she was pondering, she looked up and saw Yun Shang passing by under the corridor, seemingly heading to the study.
She couldn't help but call out, "Yun Shang!"
Yun Shang stopped and walked towards her.
Before Yu Wan could speak, his gaze had already fallen on the clothes in Miao Hong's hands, and he said indifferently, "Do you like them?"
Yu Wan looked at him, hesitated for a moment, and did not answer directly.
Yun Shang assumed that her reaction was due to dislike.
She lowered her eyelids slightly and her voice softened: "This time we were in a rush. If you are not satisfied, I will have the embroiderer make a set that will suit your taste next time."
Yu Wan took a deep breath and walked up to Yun Shang.
She raised her hand and punched him on the shoulder.
He asked in a deep voice, "These things... must be very expensive, right?"
Yun Shang was taken aback when she finally managed to utter such a sentence, and replied, "Not expensive."
"How much silver did it cost?" Yu Wan pressed.
Yun Shang answered truthfully, "Two hundred taels in total."
Yu Wan's pupils dilated slightly, and she grabbed Yun Shang's sleeve with a pained expression, as if her heart was broken: "You don't know the cost of firewood and rice until you're in charge of the household!"
"How can you spend so much money on me?"
When Yunshang takes the imperial examination, there will be plenty of places where he will need to spend money.
"Yu Wan".
As Yu Wan was quickly calculating in her mind, she heard a man's clear, cold voice.
"The money in the house is yours to begin with, so it's only natural that it's spent on you."
"If you run out of money, just tell me."
"You can buy whatever you want or eat whatever you want on a daily basis. You don't need to be frugal. Just use it. You don't need to think about me."
Miao Hong watched from the side and her teeth ached.
It's so sweet, so incredibly sweet!
Yu Wan was stunned, her mind unable to process what was happening for a moment.
By the time she realized what was happening, Yun Shang was already far away.
Miao Hong suppressed a laugh and couldn't help but tease, "Madam, don't worry about the money. The young master has deep feelings for you."
Yu Wan pursed her lips, gazing at the luxurious clothes, her feelings complicated.
Yun Shang was too good to her, so good that she felt a little hesitant to accept it.
She was afraid that if things continued like this, how could she bear to leave?