By a twist of fate, the illegitimate son of the Marquis's family marries the county princess.

Chapter 52 Wen Shuxuan Returns Home

The group sat down, and Pei Rujing lowered her head to eat. The heat on her face hadn't subsided yet, and she had long forgotten about everything else. Naturally, she didn't notice Granny Feng's hint.

Wen Zongji hadn't forgotten. He glanced at his young wife, somewhat regretting teasing her, and asked Madam Jiang, "Mother, when is my eldest sister returning to the manor? The county princess asked me yesterday what my eldest sister likes?"

Upon hearing this, Madam Jiang smiled and said, "I'll be back tomorrow. We're all family, no need to be so polite."

Wen Zongji smiled and said, "After all, this is the first formal meeting between the two women. Rou'er is over a year old, she should be able to call me 'Grandma' by now, right?"

Mentioning Rou'er, Madam Jiang's smile deepened: "She can call out now. Last time I visited her, I heard her call out 'Grandmother' several times. She was so well-behaved; I wish I could bring Rou'er back to live with me for a few days."

Wen Shuxuan and Zhao Hongrong, the heir of the Duke of Zhao, have been married for three years, only two months later than Wen Zongren. They have only one daughter, Roujie.

Wen Chuanhong swallowed the food in his mouth and said calmly, "Since Madam likes Rou'er, let Shuxuan stay in the mansion for a few days after she returns tomorrow."

Jiang's smile faltered for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

Wen Zongren glanced at Wen Chuanhong, pursed his lips, and said nothing.

Wen Zongji keenly sensed that the atmosphere at the dinner table had changed, and said nothing more.

After breakfast, we returned to Yunguangyuan.

As soon as she entered the inner room, Pei Rujing ran up to Wen Zongji, grabbed his wrist, and bit down: "Serves you right for teasing me on purpose."

hiss--

Wen Zongji gasped.

The little wife really bit!

Pei Rujing looked at the teeth marks she had left behind, and her embarrassment and anger subsided a little: "If you dare to tease me again, I'll bite you again."

Wen Zongji immediately begged for forgiveness: "I wouldn't dare! I wouldn't dare!"

Pei Rujing snorted coldly before releasing him.

Granny Feng watched in stunned silence, too late to stop them.

Seeing that Wen Zongji wasn't angry at all, but instead diligently poured tea for Pei Rujing, Granny Feng was speechless for a moment.

It's fate that these two came together.

Regardless of whether it's a destined relationship or a karmic one.

Pei Rujing took a sip of the tea Wen Zongji poured, and immediately put on airs: "Not bad!"

The sky cleared, the rain stopped, and the county magistrate felt she was invincible again.

Wen Zongji glanced at her with amusement and instructed Granny Feng, "Granny, tomorrow my younger sister is returning to the manor. Go and prepare the gifts for her and Rou'er."

He couldn't find Wen Shuxuan's preferences in the original owner's memories. Although the two were the same age, boys and girls shouldn't sit together after the age of seven. The original owner was also focused on studying and wasn't familiar with Wen Shuxuan.

So we decided to let Granny Feng make the arrangements.

Granny Feng replied, "Yes, young master."

In a good mood, Pei Rujing asked with concern, "I remember she married Zhao Hongrong, the heir of the Duke of Zhao?"

Wen Zongji nodded: "I got married in the same year as my elder brother, but the marriage was arranged long ago."

Pei Rujing rested her chin on her hand: "I seem to recall Zuo San mentioning that there are quite a few people in Zhao Hongrong's room, so your younger sister must be having a hard time."

Wen Zongji frowned: "Back then, my mother took a liking to the heir of the Duke of Zhao not only because of his family background, but also because his room was clean."

Pei Rujing shook her head: "How would I know? I just heard Zuo San mention it once. She's the kind of person who loves to ask about these kinds of things."

Wen Zongji recalled the awkward atmosphere at the dinner table and realized that Wen Shuxuan might not be having a good time at the Duke of Zhao's mansion.

We'll find out the truth when we meet Wen Shuxuan tomorrow.

Wen Zongji didn't ask any further questions, but instead asked Pei Rujing, "Want to play Connect Four?"

Pei Rujing responded simply: "Let's play!"

……

The following day was the second day of the first month of the fifteenth year of Shun'an.

The servants of the Marquis's mansion tidied up the courtyard early in the morning and cleaned the entrance of the mansion spotlessly.

The carriage of the Duke of Zhao's mansion was parked outside the mansion. Wen Shuxuan got off the carriage with Zhao Hongrong's help and then took Rou'er from the maid's arms.

The steward immediately went to greet them: "Madam, son-in-law, the Marquis and his wife have been waiting for a long time."

Zhao Hongrong was tall and slender with a handsome appearance. He said in a gentle voice, "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Father-in-law and Mother-in-law. Rou'er didn't sleep well last night and was fussy for a while this morning, which is why we were delayed."

The butler glanced at Rou'er in Wen Shuxuan's arms and smiled, "It's good for children to be a little fussy; it means they're healthy. The sedan chair is ready; please, eldest young lady and young master, get in."

Wen Shuxuan nodded and carried Rou'er into the sedan chair.

Her wet nurse, Granny Shi, followed closely behind her with her maid.

Zhao Hongrong felt a little embarrassed and didn't say anything more before getting into the sedan chair.

At this moment, in the main hall of the front courtyard, besides Wen Chuanhong, Wen Zongren and several others were also present.

Since everyone present was one of their own, Wen Zongren made no attempt to hide anything and said in a deep voice, "Ever since my younger sister became pregnant, Zhao Hongrong first promoted a concubine to a mistress, and then many other women entered her room. After Rou'er was born, Zhao Hongrong went even further, not only frequenting brothels but also redeeming a courtesan and bringing her back to the mansion, showing no regard for my younger sister's reputation whatsoever."

"Last year, when my eldest sister returned to her parents' home, Zhao Hongrong made excuses to refuse to come. This not only shows a lack of respect for my eldest sister, but also disregards the reputation of our Marquis's mansion."

Wen Shuxuan is Wen Zongren's younger sister, and he has long harbored resentment towards Zhao Hongrong.

Wen Zongqi was so angry that he jumped up and down: "He treated my older sister so badly, I told him I would beat him up a long time ago, but you stopped me, brother."

Wen Zongren glared at him: "A reckless act of courage won't solve anything; it will only make things worse."

Upon hearing this, Wen Zongji couldn't help but think of An Guanglu. Pei Shirong had beaten An Guanglu up to avenge Pei Rujing.

This is the courage of a reckless fool!

It really doesn't solve anything.

Pei Rujing was overjoyed when she learned of this, and even sent someone to inquire about An Guanglu's embarrassing situation.

For Wen Shuxuan, beating up Zhao Hongrong might not have any effect, but it might make her feel a little better.

But Wen Chuanhong didn't say anything, and Wen Zongji didn't speak either.