Remarrying Chun Yuan

Chapter 245 Don't Marry

No one expected Qin Muyan to suddenly appear, especially at such a sensitive juncture.

Everyone could see that the Jiang family was up to something and had been driven to the brink by Chen Zhongyao, but Qin Muyan easily resolved the matter with a simple "food and good fortune"!

Jiang Jiuwei's sinister eyes suddenly lit up, and he instantly looked at the butler.

The butler quickly stepped forward, “Master, please calm down. It’s all my fault. Today is the old lady’s birthday banquet. We had prepared a dish of scorpion pincers and phoenix pearls, but who knew that the scorpion would escape? The brats didn’t dare to say anything and secretly tried to catch it, but unexpectedly…” The reason had been found, so there was no need to explain too much afterward to avoid any slip-ups.

"Nonsense! Utter nonsense! Don't you know what kind of occasion this is? How could such a mistake happen, and you almost made a laughing stock of yourself!"

Jiang Jiuwei seized the opportunity to find a reason and simply let the kitchen servants judge the matter. "Call these brats over here and tell them in detail what happened. They almost wronged our daughter-in-law and embarrassed Imperial Censor Chen. They must kowtow to the Liu family to apologize!"

"Yes, yes, this servant will go right away." The steward received the order and hurried away.

Jiang Jiuwei finally felt relieved.

Qin Muyan looked at Chen Zhongyao, adopting a very friendly posture, "You blockhead, you never smile. Today, you're here representing the Liu family to discuss the happy occasion, and you've made it sound like an impeachment or complaint!"

Jiang Jiuwei hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please don't blame Imperial Censor Chen. It was just that the people in the manor were blind... Now that the matter has been resolved, there's no more misunderstanding." Shouldn't the people who went to the county government and the Court of Judicial Review be called back?

Chen Zhongyao still didn't smile. Things had escalated to this point, how could he give up so easily?

He looked at Liu Yuechan and asked, "Are those scorpions edible? Tell me the truth."

Liu Yuechan pursed her lips, not daring to speak. She looked at Liu Yuechu and asked her second sister.

Liu Yuechu nodded. "Your brother is here, what are you afraid of? Tell the truth."

Liu Yuechan's voice was soft, "No, it's poisonous, it's a medicinal ingredient." Afraid of being falsely accused of lying again, she poked one out with a fork.

Her sudden movement startled everyone again!

But this wasn't the first time Liu Yuechan had processed medicinal ingredients.

She pointed at the scorpions and said, "This scorpion has a thick tail and thin pincers, and its venom is very potent. Only scorpions with thin tails and thick pincers are used for cooking after the venom has been removed. Moreover, red scorpions are generally chosen for consumption because they are non-venomous, while black ones are poisonous. And here are two yellow ones that are extremely poisonous."

"If you don't believe me, you can find a living creature to test it..." As she spoke, her eyes were already darting around, as if she really wanted to spot a living creature.

But the old lady's courtyard was filled with people, and there were no small animals like chickens, ducks, or rabbits, so they escaped Liu Yuechan's clutches.

Her words brought the situation to a standstill again; who would have thought that a scorpion had so much to say!

Qin Muyan's face was also extremely unpleasant, and her eyes were filled with hatred as if she wanted to gouge Liu Yuechan to death.

Liu Yuechan, however, hid behind her sister and refused to look at him at all.

Liu Yuechu, holding her younger sister's hand, looked at the crowd and said, "My sister is timid and cowardly, and she never lies. Why would you bring a bunch of poisonous scorpions to celebrate the old lady's birthday? Lord Jiang, you should investigate this carefully. This sounds like no small matter!" Anyone can stir up trouble.

"Liu Yuechu, you're pregnant, why are you running around instead of staying home and resting?" Qin Muyan couldn't help but retort.

"It was Miss Jiang who said that the Left Chancellor and the Old Madam intended to meet with everyone in the Liu family. It just so happens that today is the opportunity. I originally didn't want to come and cause trouble, but Miss Jiang insisted on the invitation. If I refused too harshly, wouldn't I be suspected of deliberately being disrespectful?" Liu Yuechu's tone was low and he no longer had the imperious manner he had when he argued with the Old Madam. He seemed to be very aggrieved.

Qin Muyan was so choked up that she couldn't utter a single word, and could only glare at Jiang Yunjiao.

He knew that the old lady had invited the Liu family to her birthday celebration today, and he was afraid that Liu Yuechu might cause some trouble, so he rushed over.

As expected, he caught up with her, and he realized that this was a setup deliberately provoked by Jiang Yunjiao. He knew his little cousin too well, but he thought she was very stupid.

Jiang Yunjiao felt uncomfortable under his gaze and could only step forward to apologize, "I was a bit selfish and didn't consider that Liu Yiren was indeed unwell. I accept my cousin's scolding."

"Your mother chose this marriage for you hoping you would live a comfortable life and have someone you can rely on. You must restrain your temper as a noble lady and not act impulsively!" Qin Muyan's words seemed to be directed at Jiang Yunjiao, but they were also a warning to the old lady and Jiang Jiuwei.

Anyone who dares to disrupt his and Consort Yu's plan will be the first to die, and even the old lady won't be able to stop them!

"My cousin is right. I spoiled her. I apologize to Liu Yiren." Jiang Yunjiao deliberately changed the subject, so as not to keep harping on whether the scorpion was poisonous or not.

Qin Muyan immediately gave the old lady a way out, "Grandmother loves my little cousin the most. She would be reluctant to let her marry into any family, let alone the Liu family. If I have said anything too harsh, I hope Imperial Censor Chen and Lady Liu will not take offense."

"Yes, it is indeed hard to part with her, after all, I watched her grow up since she was a child." Upon hearing the words "Consort Yu," the old lady could only back down no matter how dissatisfied she was.

Liu Yuechu chuckled, "Your Highness is joking. It's not me getting married, so what's the use of apologizing to me? The one getting married is my brother. You haven't forgotten who Consort Yu bestowed the marriage upon, have you?"

They all kept surrounding Chen Zhongyao and her, but it was Liu Musheng who was getting married!

Liu Musheng had been hiding to the side without saying a word, but now that he was mentioned, everyone turned their attention to him, which was quite embarrassing.

In fact, they looked down on Liu Musheng at all, and did not think he could make the decision about this marriage.

Moreover, even if he were to get married, it would be Liu Yuechu who would allow Jiang Yunjiao to enter the Liu family, so he completely forgot about the existence of the groom.

Jiang Yunjiao then looked at Liu Musheng seriously and gave a slight curtsy, "Greetings, Young Master Liu." Her cheeks were slightly flushed, revealing her shyness. Her pitiful appearance made most of the men present feel their hearts flutter.

Why is such a beautiful flower destined to marry off to Liu Musheng, this good-for-nothing wastrel? No wonder the old lady is dissatisfied; Consort Yu is really giving the Liu family too much credit!

Liu Musheng was suddenly under everyone's gaze, and his body stiffened for once, which was rare for him. But he did not run away or back down as usual, nor did he smile or joke. Instead, his expression was very serious, as if Chen Zhongyao had possessed him.

“I know that Miss Jiang has always thought that I am a toad who has eaten swan meat and that I am not worthy to be your husband. But there is something I need to make clear to you.”

His gaze towards Jiang Yunjiao was completely unmoved, showing none of the attraction or envy he might have shown to other men.

"My sister has always been in charge of the Liu family business, not me. Even if you marry into the family, she will still be in charge of the business; it won't be changed."

"If you are willing, you can marry him. If you are not willing, the Third Prince happens to be here. You can ask him to plead with the Imperial Concubine to withdraw the decree of marriage. Don't get involved with the Liu family's money and get yourself into trouble."

He spoke very rudely and didn't mind being self-deprecating. He raised his eyes and looked at the old lady. "In your eyes, our Liu family is rubbish, but we have no intention of learning to be good. We just want to stay rubbish."

"I'm no good either, I've failed the old lady's kindness in helping me. But we're already such a rotten family, and I've given up on myself. Don't throw your precious granddaughter into a fire pit, so please don't marry me!"