Chapter 102 The dispute part 1
Chen Hui felt that her relationship with Li Youde was just right. She didn’t want her efforts to be destroyed by external forces. However, she couldn’t ignore this matter. She had to think about how to coax Li Youde later.
Seeing that it was getting late, Chen Hui urged Wei Wei to leave quickly. After Wei Wei left, she asked Zheng Rongrong if her family knew who she eloped with.
Zheng household probably already knew that Zheng Rongrong had run away from home, but they might not know who she eloped with.
Zheng Rongrong said, “They shouldn’t know.”
Zheng Rongrong had to think about how she could protect Wei Wei now that she had decided to go back. If her father got to know that the person who wanted to elope with her was Wei Wei, with her father’s current position and power, Wei Wei might not be able to pass the imperial examination and his life might even be in danger.
Zheng Rongrong said, “Lady Chen, I beg you to keep this secret for me and gentleman Wei and don’t let my family know about it.”
Chen Hui thought for a moment before saying, “Lady Zheng, if it is feasible, it is better for you to say that a thief kidnapped you and that I have saved you but the thief escaped. What do you think about this?”
Zheng Rongrong recalled the situation when she left, nodded, and said, “I escaped from a rouge shop when shopping there to meet gentleman Wei. As long as I insist that I was kidnapped, my parents will not say anything even if they have doubts.”
Chen Hui said, “That would be the best. Lady Zheng, rest assured. I will also restrain my servants and never let them spread this matter.”
“Thank you,” Zheng Rongrong looked fixedly at Chen Hui. She still wanted to say more but she lowered her head and couldn’t say anything. She could only keep her gratitude in her heart. She eloped voluntarily. She felt annoyed when she was stopped by Chen Hui in the beginning, but now that she thinks about it, she has to thank Chen Hui for stopping her, otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous.
Chen Hui smiled just as Xiao Liu knocked on the door and said that the people from Zheng residence had arrived. She hurriedly invited them in. When she asked Xiao Liu to notify them, she only let him say that Lady Zheng was rescued by her and didn’t let him say much more. Like that, it would be easier for her to add things to the story.
The one in the lead was Zheng Rongrong’s mother. She looked about fifty percent like Zheng Rongrong and was well-maintained. She looked no more than twenty-five or six. As soon as she came in, she hugged Zheng Rongrong and she was choking.
Seeing Zheng Rongrong’s expression of regret, she knew that Zheng Rongrong had figured it out. If Zheng Rongrong left home, her mother would be the saddest one. Her face would probably bathe in tears. How could she bear to let her mother suffer this kind of torture?
Just as Chen Hui was about to leave, Madam Zheng noticed her. She wiped her tears and said, “You are Lady Chen? Thank you so much for lending a helping hand, otherwise, it would be unknown what would have happened to my child,” she said as her eyes turned red again.
“In the past, I and Lady Zheng had a friendship after all. It is right for me to lend a hand,” Chen Hui said, “Madam Zheng, don’t worry. This matter is related to Lady Zheng’s reputation. I will definitely keep it a secret for her.”
“Thank you, Lady Chen,” Madam Zheng said, “Where is Lady Chen’s house? I will definitely come to pay my thanks later.”
“Madam Zheng, although Lady Zheng is unharmed, three men talking make a tiger. Gossip is a fearful thing. The less people know about this, the better and not many people should become involved. I was also grateful to Lady Zheng for taking care of me in the past. This can be regarded as repaying the kindness, so, there is no need for Madam Zheng to thank me,” Chen Hui didn’t want to tell her that she was someone on Li Youde’s side which would only increase the awkwardness. As for what Zheng Rongrong will say afterward, it was her business. She thought, Sir Zheng would know about this soon. He knew her after all. She wondered whether Sir Zheng would accept this favor from Li Youde.
- Three men talking make a tiger: repeated rumor becomes a fact.
Chen Hui looked once at the sky and said, “It is getting late. I still have some matters to attend to. I will leave first.”
She nodded to the two and walked out. Zheng Rongrong hurriedly chased after her and blurted, “Lady Chen!”
Chen Hui turned her head puzzled. Zheng Rongrong said with red eyes, “I’m sorry.”
Chen Hui smiled, waved and left.
Madam Zheng came to her with concern. Zheng Rongrong threw herself into her arms and began to cry.
“My child, don’t be afraid. The matter is over,” Madam Zheng thought that she was afraid and stroked her daughter’s hair to comfort her.
Zheng Rongrong shook her head and said repeatedly, “No, it’s not…
She and her cousin learned of Chen Hui’s identity at that time at Tanmen Temple. She also told her cousin that time that Lady Chen was following a eunuch must be out of reluctance. She clearly knew this but she didn’t want to associate with Lady Chen anymore after that day because even if Lady Chen was unwilling, it was a done deal that couldn’t be changed anymore. She couldn’t associate herself with a eunuch’s woman. People would make a joke of her if this was known. But now she felt that such a her was a joke. A person of high moral character who isn’t stained by dirt, even the abyss can’t cover up her radiance. She was so wrong. She felt even more ashamed hearing Lady Chen say that she (CH) was grateful for her (ZRR) care in those days. She felt small as a mayfly compared to Lady Chen.
But she couldn’t say those to her mother after all and Madam Zheng only thought she was frightened and hurriedly comforted her.
“I almost forgot what we came here for,” Chen Hui said as she got into the carriage, “The sky is still bright, let’s continue.” She took out a stack of deeds from her bosom, picked one out and said, “Let’s go check this one.”
Xiao Liu said, “Lady Chen, today’s matter…”
“Are you asking me if you should tell Lord?” Chen Hui put away the deeds and looked at him.
Xiao Liu said, “This little one has this little one’s responsibilities…”
Of course, Chen Hui knew that Xiao Liu had been following her. He is Li Youde’s people after all and his first allegiance is Li Youde and not her. It was already not bad that he spoke to her before reporting.
“It does not matter. You can tell but it is best to tell Lord Li only when there is no one else. Even Xiao Wu is not allowed to know,” Chen Hui said.
Xiao Lui breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly said, “This little one understands!”
He was really worried that Lady Chen would ask him to keep it a secret which would be very difficult for him.
Chen Hui waved her hand and motioned for Xiao Liu to drive the carriage without saying anything else.
Even if Xiao Liu didn’t say anything, it would be difficult to hide it from Li Youde. Wei Wei was persuaded to leave by her. If Huang Renhou encounters Wei Wei in the future, he would naturally wonder why Wei Wei hasn’t left the capital yet. Wei Wei may tell everything after being asked a few questions. That Wei Wei was by no means Huang Renhou’s opponent. If Huang Renhou knew about it, then Li Youde also knew about it. And even if Huang Renhou failed to get it out of Wei Wei, she would still tell Li Youde about it. It was fine if she didn’t know. However, how could she just stand by and watch knowing that he planned to ruin the life of an innocent girl just for revenge? Moreover, she had to take credit for turning Li Youde from being the mastermind of harming Zheng Yong’s family to the benefactor who saved his daughter!
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