Good news to all the TUBL readers! From chapter 86 onward, the length of the chapters has increased almost 4 times the chapters till now. The length of the chapters, on average, is more than 3000 words. But unfortunately, I would be dividing the chapters for convenience. I will be dividing the chapters around 3000 into 2 parts, but I might also consider dividing them into three parts if they go beyond that. Hope you understand.
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Chapter 87: After three years – Part 1
What kind of thoughts were churning in other people’s minds, Lingxuan didn’t care about them. She was only aware that she needs to have a good sleep, as a tough battle was waiting for her to fight.
The next day, under the numerous excited gazes of the servant girls in the mansion, Lingxuan asked uncle He to open the gates that have been closed for three years. Lingxuan, clad in a lotus embroidered cyan-colored skirt, with the help of Cha’er, slowly walked out of Yun jia’s gates. Along with Lingyan, she set off to Yun fu.
府 (fǔ): official residence / mansion – Official Yun residence
家 (jiā): House/family – Yun Qing and Shangguan Yuan couple’s separate manor
Soon, the news about Yun jia’s gates opening became the hottest topic of the entire capital.
Everyone was inquisitive – Yun jia, after having its gates opened, would it fade away from the influential family’s circle in the capital, or would it continue to be a legend as it was in those years, becoming even more powerful than before.
Upon hearing the news of Yun jia’s gates opening, all the calculating people in the capital had different thoughts. Some were rejoicing covertly, while others were thinking – The eldest young lady of the Yun jia was already thirteen years old, and her days of mourning for her parents was also finished. If they could be able to accept her as their concubine…. Naturally, it was because of the vast wealth behind her. If not, who would dare to marry a business lady into their family? Wouldn’t that be losing one’s face?
At Shangguan fu –
“Hmph, Yun Lingxuan spoke so pleasantly. What mourning for her parents? She is not even filial to her waizumu and waizufu! See, if she can step into Shangguan fu,” After knowing that Yun jia’s gates have been opened, and Yun Lingxuan has come out, Jiao-shi arrogantly hooted. Thinking regardless of whether Yun Lingxuan comes or not, she would accuse her and see if she still can be proud.
外祖母 (wàizǔmǔ): mother’s mother / maternal grandmother
外祖父 (wàizǔfù): mother’s father/ maternal grandfather
“Stop yelling. Look at you, what sort of appearance is this?” Shangguan’s old furen was not of high birth. But, having lived in the capital for several years, she had experienced a lot and had begun to learn to speak elegantly to show her distinct status. “If Xuan’er doesn’t come, send someone to Yun jia to pass on that her waizumu is missing her. There is no need to make a fuss and make this matter get known by everyone in the capital!”
夫人 (fūren): lady / madam / Mrs.
Heh, have someone send to pass the message to Yun Lingxuan, yet still not want the entire capital to know about Yun Lingxuan’s unfilially? Jiao-shi muttered in her heart, being aware of old furen’s methods. But she also knew that as her daughter-in-law, she can’t condemn her. She nodded her head and said: “Daughter-in-law has remembered it. I will send someone later to invite her,”
“I am warning you, when you see Yun Lingxuan, you don’t go make unnecessary fuss. If you provoke her, you will regret it.” Old Shangguan furen coldly looked at her and gave out a warning.
Shangguan Yanlan, who was listening from the side, inquisitively looked at her zumu upon hearing these words, somehow feeling that her words carry an implicit meaning; seemingly, she had some other intentions.
祖母 (zǔmǔ): father’s mother / paternal grandmother
“This daughter-in-law repents. She didn’t even consider me as her jiumu. Several times she was extremely rude to me.” Speaking of this, Jiao-shi’s heart burned with anger, thinking about how to ruthlessly make Yun Lingxua lose her face so as to avenge herself.
舅母 (jiùmǔ): wife of mother’s brother/aunt / maternal uncle’s wife
“I will discipline her eventually. What are you in a hurry for?” A fierce glint flashed through old Shangguan furen’s pair of eyes as she ruthlessly said.
Jiao-shi was a smart woman. Although she was a bit straightforward, she was not stupid. Particularly, when it came to calculating benefits for herself, she was more clear-headed than anyone else.
“Mother, you mean…?” To create difficulties for Yun Lingxuan, discipline her, and still be just and honorable – this can only be possible by turning her into Shangguan jia’s person. Such thoughts instantly made Jiao-shi pleased in her heart. Taking in Yun Lingxuan means having boundless wealth that couldn’t even be spent in a lifetime, ah! She can use silver however she wished to in the future.
Seeing Jiao-shi revealing her true face, Shangguan Yanlan felt embarrassed.
“Lan’er also should get married. A biaomei marrying her biaoge is also a practice passed since ancient times.” Shangguan old furen’s complexion remained unchanged; perhaps she must have thought her words were unrivaled, and no one could change them. Thus, she seemed to be righteous and just. “If you provoke Yun Lingxuan and make her refuse the marriage. You would have to find me another equivalent candidate, else I will have Ling’er divorce you!”
表妹 (biaomei): maternal younger female cousin
表哥 (biǎogē): maternal older male cousin
After getting warned by Old Shangguan furen, Jiao-shi had no other choice but to restrain her emotions and didn’t dare to be unbridled even by a bit.
Seeing Jiao-shi restraining her temper, the old furen put away the anger on her face. Her heart was full of hatred and resentment – naturally, it was towards Shangguan Yuan.
Ever since Shangguan Yuan accidentally came to know that she was not from Shangguan jia, she slowly started getting estranged from Shangguan jia. She didn’t give any of the Yun jia’s gains to them. This conscienceless white-eyed wolf. If it weren’t for Shangguan fu raising her; as an orphan girl? After coming to know that she was not Shangguan jia’s young lady, she should be even more grateful to repay Shangguan jia’s favor of raising her. But unexpectedly, she almost fell out with Shangguan jia, simply unfilial to the extreme.
白眼狼 (báiyǎnláng): thankless wretch / an ingrate
Shangguan Yuan to be with Yun Qing, you fell out with Shangguan jia. If you know that your precious daughter has been married into Shangguan jia, and would be reduced to a concubine in the future, would you be able to rest in peace?
Thinking of this, Shangguan old furen felt the resentment in her heart ease a bit as a peculiar smile hung on her mouth. Looking at her, Shangguan Yanlan and Jiao-shi glanced at each other in dismay, thinking that the old furen at this moment looked extremely disgusting.
Fortunately, both of them knew that the one old furen was calculating against was not them; otherwise, they would have to look for a place to go and cry.
Lingxuan wasn’t aware that as soon as she came out of the manor gates, that Shangguan jia’s people were that concerned over her – At the moment, with Yun Lingyan in tow, she had gone to Yun fu and was greeting all the elders of Yun jia.
As Yun Bo had already informed them earlier, Yunke-shi had already had everything prepared. From top to bottom, the entire residence was thoroughly cleaned, showing the value they placed on the sisters.
Pei-shi, because her son was able to join Grand General Meng Yi’s camp and perform great services, she was very grateful to Yun Lingxuan’s help at that time. It’s just that Lingxuan had closed the manor’s gates for three years and wasn’t able to express her gratitude. Thus, this time, seeing both the sister arriving, she was extremely courteous.
“Aiyo, I haven’t seen you for three years, and you have grown a lot taller, but you are still skinny,” Pei-shi pulled Linxuan’s hand but didn’t forget Lingyan either. “Yan’er has also grown a lot taller, and looks just like the fourth younger brother!”
“That’s right, Yan’er looks exactly the same as the fourth younger brother, while Xuan’er looks like her mother,” Yun Mo’s furen, Cao-shi, also echoed from side, not having a favorable impression on Yun Lingxuan. (Yun Mo is second master of Yun Fu, Yun Lingxuan’s second uncle)
If it weren’t for her reminder that time, how would have laoye placed much importance on Yun Ya, a shu-born, and forget di-born?
老爷 ( laoye): lord, master; respectful address for the head of the house.
庶子 (shùzǐ): sons born of a concubine/ Here shu born means concubine son
嫡子 (dízǐ): sons born by a legitimate wife/ Here di born means legitimate son
Recalling this bit, she very much wanted to curse Yun Lingxuan. How did I offend you, for you to stir such trouble?
You let Yun Yu follow Grand General Meng Yi, had Yun Bo take charge of Yun jia’s entire business, and even the other branches have also benefited. Only her second branch was made difficult, do I owe you something in my past life?
Even though Cao-shi was silently cursing her, she still knew what was good and bad for her. She was aware that Yun Linxuan was Yun fu’s esteemed guest at the moment; just from seeing Pei-shi’s nervous appearance, this was evident. Previously, when Yun Lingyan visited Yun fu, no one took her to heart. Because ultimately, Yun Lingyan was shu-daughter in a true sense and couldn’t afford Pei-shi’s attention. But for Yun Yu’s prospects, Pei-shi humbled her status to show consideration for Yun Lingyan this time; it can be clearly seen how much importance she had placed on Yun Lingxuan.
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