Chapter 964 - 966: Generous Gift (7)
Having received Cai Wei’s permission, the entire main house family was overjoyed. As long as they could stay, they wouldn’t mind behaving themselves or even doing the work of servants!
Mu Zhongqing was very happy; even though Cai Wei’s words were unpleasant, she had after all allowed the main house to stay. He secretly prayed that his parents, older brother, sister-in-law, and the rest, would stay here properly without causing any more trouble.
Lady Du was in great spirits because her two daughters’ futures had been settled. Hence, she didn’t strongly oppose the main house staying. Besides, her daughter was about to become a royal consort. She reckoned that the main house wouldn’t dare to disrespect her anymore!
Fei’er, however, was very resentful. She secretly said to Cai Wei when no one was around, "Older sister, how could you agree to let their entire family stay? You know they won’t change their bad habits and don’t have good intentions."
Cai Wei said, "Do you think I’m soft-hearted? It’s only because they pleaded so dramatically that I couldn’t refuse. Dad would have been heartbroken if I had, and I agreed for now just to keep him from being sad. Besides, in five days we’re going to Duke An’s mansion for a feast, and the Old Madame has also invited them. What would the Old Madame and your mother-in-law think if they don’t show up? For the sake of your future reputation as a filial and sensible member of Duke Li Guo’s mansion, we can’t let them leave now."
"But rest assured, with their limited capabilities, causing harm is absolutely impossible. We will let them off for now, but once I find a suitable opportunity, I will make sure they are sent far away, never to return in this lifetime!"
Fei’er was finally reassured. "Sister, with your word, I’m relieved!"
The main house family got their wish and settled down in the manor. Everyone was surprisingly honest. During the day, the four men of the main house voluntarily went to the fields to work—whether weeding, chopping wood, or herding cows and sheep. They worked from sunrise to sunset, very diligently. Lady Li and Lady Mu Bai behaved themselves as well, either sewing clothes for the baby in Lady Du’s stomach in their own courtyard or helping the Zhang family’s daughters cook, never straying towards Cai Wei’s courtyard.