Good Ending: She Swears She Will Not Let Him Die!

The two sisters-in-law exchanged greetings.

Yunluo gave the two children welcoming gifts.

These two were still young, previously unaware of Mu Liankang’s name, as he had not taken a Han name. Now that he is back, per Mu Liankang’s wishes, Madam Wu and Mrs. Xu will decide on it.

The sister can say a few words in the barbarian language, while the brother is still learning to speak and not yet fluent.

Zhuang Ke said, "It seems they should start learning Han language."

At night, Mu Liankang and his brother drank wine while Yunluo and Zhuang Ke put the children to sleep and sat down to chat.

"My parents are no longer alive, I have no other relatives outside the pass. Wherever he decides to go, I will follow," Zhuang Ke said with a smile, glancing at Mu Liankang, "Although he never mentioned it, I know he cares deeply about not having family. Who wouldn’t want family? Now he has found them."

Yunluo smiled faintly, pondered and asked, "Did our uncle mention anything? We are not an ordinary family."

Zhuang Ke pursed her lips, her blue eyes clear, "No matter what kind of family, I’m still his wife, right?"

Yunluo nodded.

Mrs. Xu only cares about her son returning safely; whether her daughter-in-law is a barbarian or Han, she wouldn’t mind. Madam Wu wouldn’t be cruel either, and the clan, relying on Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, would dare not gossip recklessly. Even if the second branch wanted trouble, it would depend on whether they could stir up any waves.

Zhuang Ke’s demeanor is gentle and her behavior is poised. She simply hasn’t received the education of an aristocratic family’s lady. If she wanted to learn, she might not lose to an official’s daughter.

Yunluo’s only uncertainty is whether Zhuang Ke, adapted to the freedom outside the pass, can adjust to the monotony and rules of the Marquis Mansion.

Learning well doesn’t mean living for decades in the same way.

However, this is a matter for Mu Liankang and his wife to negotiate and coordinate; Yunluo can only worry a little, not take full charge.

"Tomorrow, we will find a house in town to stay; we can’t keep squeezing in here with you," Zhuang Ke said with a laugh, glancing at the furnishings inside the room, "Different from outside the pass, quite fresh."

Yunluo couldn’t help but chuckle, "When I came, I said the same—different from the Capital, quite fresh."

Zhuang Ke laughed merrily.

The next day was the Zhongyuan Festival, and Mu Liankang and Mu Lianxiao together paid respects to their ancestors in the small courtyard.

Mu Liankang, having not offered incense to his ancestors for years, bowed several more times without realizing.

Shuying had found a suitable house in town, not far from Yunluo’s place, making casual visits quite convenient.

Mu Liankang and Mu Lianxiao went to Shanyu Pass; Zhuang Ke liked seeking people for conversation, thus occasionally visiting Yunluo to chat.

Since childhood, she had heard much about inside the pass from her father but hadn’t seen it firsthand, curiosity filling her heart.

Yunluo asked her, "Did your father ever say where he was from?"

Zhuang Ke shook her head, "Father didn’t like talking about his family matters. Apart from the fact that his surname is Zhuang, I don’t know anything else.

Tell me about your family. That day he explained it once, but muddled, so I didn’t remember."

Yunluo smiled and spoke of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion’s glory, of the Old Marquis, of Madam Wu, and detailed Mrs. Xu.

Hearing of Mrs. Xu’s sufferings over the years, Zhuang Ke couldn’t help but shed tears, saying, "Mother-in-law suffered greatly. I will treat her well; she’s suffered too much."

During the hottest period in the Capital, Ming Liu arrived in town.

He didn’t return directly to the Marquis Mansion but first sought out Yun Qi.

Yun Qi was playing with his son when Ming Liu knocked on the door, his eyes widened in surprise, "Why are you back? Is the master back in the Capital too?"

"Only I came back, to deliver a message," Ming Liu replied.

Seeing him serious, Yun Qi handed his son to Jin Ling to carry inside, then brought two stools out to sit down and talk with Ming Liu.

Hearing Mu Liankang had returned, Yun Qi couldn’t sit steadily, falling onto the ground, earning a glare from Ming Liu.

"I don’t believe you weren’t shocked and trembling when you saw the master," Yun Qi gritted his teeth.

Ming Liu cleared his throat, naturally not telling Yun Qi how he was too overjoyed even to speak back then.

Ming Liu pulled out two letters and handed them to Yun Qi, "This one is for Baijie Hall, inside there’s a letter for the Old Madam, and enclosing a letter for the madam too. Here’s another letter for the madam."

Yun Qi took them, looking them over, sudden insight dawning, "This letter to the madam shouldn’t be known by anyone? That’s why you came to find me, because you don’t want anyone knowing you’re back in the Capital? Was anyone seen in the alley? I say you might as well dress in a girl’s clothes, then you wouldn’t fear being seen. My wife knows you, she wouldn’t chase you with a broom."

Ming Liu kicked Yun Qi’s stool, scowling, "Who doesn’t know about your fear of your wife in Willow Tree Alley? Suddenly a girl knocks on your door, everyone would come to watch. No one saw me, so stop with your nonsense, and deliver the letter to the Mansion."

"What’s wrong with fearing the wife? Even our master fears his lady!" Yun Qi muttered.

By evening, Yun Qi went to the Marquis Mansion, seeking out Nanny Su, finally meeting Mrs. Zhou.

"The master asked Ming Liu to deliver the letter, the master stressed it countless times, this letter is solely for the madam, and no one else should know. This one goes to the Old Madam," Yun Qi presented the letters.

Mrs. Zhou furrowed her brows, "Did Ming Liu mention anything?"

"Master is back, perhaps this letter relates to him," Yun Qi said.

Mrs. Zhou’s hand trembled as she opened the letter, "Who? The master? Lian Kang?"

Yun Qi nodded emphatically.

Mrs. Zhou gasped, hurriedly opened the letter to read.

The letter stated that Mu Liankang had been rescued outside the pass, now having married and had children, but lost his memory.

Mu Lianxiao inquired about what Mu Yuanjing had said before her passing, wondering if Mu Liankang’s disappearance was an accident or orchestrated by Mu Yuanmou.

Mrs. Zhou’s breathing became heavier as she remembered words Mrs. Lu had conveyed to her.

What Mu Yuanjing had said to Madam Wu before dying.

But she had no time to think deeply, nor time at all. Holding the other letter, Mrs. Zhou quickly headed toward Baijie Hall.

Madam Wu was amusing Sister Niang; Jiang Yunuan and Lian Family sat beside her, discussing the family letters sent by Mu Liancheng and his brother.

Mrs. Zhou entered with a smile, "Old Madam, a letter from Lianxiao has arrived."

Madam Wu looked up excitedly, "How timely, their brothers’ letters have all arrived."

Handing Sister Niang to Jiang Yunuan, Madam Wu took the letter, opened and quickly glanced at it. Her eyes suddenly tightened, her hands trembling, tears involuntarily falling.

Mrs. Zhou, sensing something, feigned surprise and asked, "Old Madam, has something happened?"

Lian Family were stunned too, with Madam Wu’s unstoppable tears triggering many guesses in Lian Family’s mind.

Has something happened to the main branch? Could it be Du Yunluo or Brother Yan?

If so, they would advance without any effort?

Lian Family felt a secret joy, desperately wanting to know the letter’s contents, their heart racing.