Chapter 2691: Chapter 22: Defying Fate
Once everyone had left, Mu Shuang finally opened the box, revealing an ancient jade ring.
It seemed to be quite old, with gold borders on both sides, making it appear very valuable. She thought for a moment, then found a red string and threaded it through the ring, wearing it around her neck.
Yang Chuxia quickly sought out Abbess Qingning.
Though others might invite her, Qingning may not come. However, when Yang Chuxia invited her, Qingning was certain to come, simply because she was very fond of the juice Yang Chuxia sent her annually.
As soon as Qingning heard about marriage matchmaking and sensed Yang Chuxia’s intention, she understood what she wanted to do.
So, Qingning delivered a prophecy, stating that the third daughter-in-law of Ye Family had already appeared, located precisely in the south, adding something about it being a predestined match, as Ye Rongqing lacked water in his fate, and this girl happened to bring water in hers.
In the end, Yang Chuxia happily took the prophecy and ordered a vegetarian feast to invite Qingning. Later that afternoon, she had two jars of loquat juice brought over to send the abbess back.
"Go, spread the news of Abbess Qingning’s visit. Also, tell everyone about her prophecy." Yang Chuxia said, smiling broadly. "I’ve handled my elder son’s marriage, and now I’m eager to arrange my younger son’s. Just say that I, as a mother, want to be happy and dislike living in the Capital City, so I plan to quickly arrange my son’s marriage and return to Funan. From then on, unless there’s a major event, I’ll never come to the Capital City again."
"Yes, I’ll go right away." Ming Lan asked with a smile, "Madam, when will you be returning, can I join you?"
"You..." Yang Chuxia waved her hand dismissively, "Forget about it, seeing you makes me think I’m still in the Capital City."
Ming Lan smiled helplessly and left.
The next two or three days at the Ye Residence were bustling with activity.
Why, you ask? Because Ye Rongqing’s destined wife had appeared.
Of course, those who were curious came by, each wondering if it might be them.
These days, the threshold of the Ye Residence was nearly broken from visitors suggesting marriage.
In one residence, a young lady also heard about this matter.
"Miss, what are you thinking about?"
"I’m thinking about that day. Do you think after we left, the girl Ye Rongqing was destined to be with was Mu Shuang, or was it Xiao Yu? Or perhaps it was neither?"
"I guess it was Xiao Yu."
"Really?"
"Certainly, otherwise, why would the Ye Family make such a grand affair of this? I think they are worried something like Xiao Yu might happen again, so they’re thinking of bringing the third mistress from Ye Family home sooner. Otherwise, if word spread that Ye Rongqing had gotten together with another girl and he hasn’t even married yet, how bad would it sound? What good girl would want to marry into that family?"
"That seems to make sense." She paused and then said, "Go see if Aunt is around, I need to talk to her."
The servant turned and left, returning shortly to say the Madam Aunt was in the courtyard.
"Xiaofei, regarding this matter, I think you should let it go. Your birth characters are completely different from those announced by the Ye Family, they’re seeking someone with the fate of heavy rain, while yours brings wood."
"Aunt, the ancients spoke of changing one’s destiny against the odds, why can’t I?"
The Madam Aunt furrowed her brow.
"Let me think carefully about this, the Ye Family is not easily deceived."
"Aunt, if we handle it properly, why can’t we? Besides, others don’t know my birth characters. Moreover, this is the best opportunity, I think Uncle would agree as well."
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