My Dear Wife, Please Be Gentle!-Chapter 1144 - 1150: True Colors

Tangyuan said indignantly, "You’re the greedy one, I can learn it on my own!"

She was so intelligent; a mere milk tea was hardly a challenge for her.

Just as Qiao Duo’er was marveling at these mischievous maid and children’s cunning ideas, Ruyi came to report, "Madam, a lady wishes to see you, claiming it’s for an important matter. Ji Xiang has already led her to the parlor."

Qiao Duo’er glanced at the three children, "Don’t just keep staring at the books; it’s bad for your eyes. I’ll go attend to a guest first, then I’ll tell you how milk tea is made."

It was indeed odd, who could be visiting her?

Could it be Wang Yun?

In the parlor, Qiao Duo’er saw the visitor.

It was a woman in her early twenties whom she had never met before.

The woman stood up proactively, "Mrs. Tan, my name is Huo Minglan, I belong to the Niu Fuquan Family. My sudden visit, please forgive my intrusion."

Was this Niu Fuquan’s wife?

Qiao Duo’er’s initial reaction was of surprise; Niu Fuquan was already in his thirties, how could his wife be so young?

"My elder sister was Niu Fuquan’s first wife. After her early demise, I married into the family as a levirate," Huo Minglan said with composure.

"How presumptuous of me, please have a seat," Qiao Duo’er felt somewhat uncomfortable.

According to the customs of the era, a levirate wife had to perform concubine rites in front of the first wife’s spirit tablet, hence many resented discussing this matter.

Huo Minglan sat down, "It’s just the truth, I don’t mind it."

"May I know the purpose of Lady Niu’s visit?"

"I’ve come to tell you that Wang Yun aligning with your family was actually orchestrated by Niu Fuquan. His goal is the Tan Family’s wealth. Aren’t you surprised?"

Huo Minglan found it odd that Qiao Duo’er wasn’t at least angry or skeptical.

Had she approached the wrong person? But she had made sure of her facts, it couldn’t have been in error.

"They have never been kind-hearted. Considering their self-interest, such actions aren’t surprising. Plus, as we’ve just met, I naturally can’t trust everything you say," Qiao Duo’er frankly stated.

However, she would definitely take these words seriously.

Huo Minglan suddenly felt relieved; it seemed Wang Yun was not sophisticated enough to match this lady.

But since she was here, she still had to speak her piece.

"When my elder sister married into the Niu Family, they were prosperous, and gifted her a substantial dowry. She married splendidly, and Niu Fuquan was completely devoted to her. However, when the Huo family fell on hard times, her days grew difficult. Proud as she was, she ultimately succumbed to depression."

"After my sister’s death, Niu Fuquan and Wang Yun tried to lay hands on her dowry. Fearing for her children, I agreed to marry him to protect their inheritance."

"Now, the dowry is in my hands. I thought Wang Yun had given up until yesterday when I overheard Niu Fuquan telling a maid to ’keep cool, the Tan Family’s wealth will be ours eventually,’ then I realized they were targeting your family."

"I was en route today and thought I’d inform you. Of course, Mrs. Tan, you may choose not to believe me; I only seek a clear conscience."

A flash of guilt crossed Huo Minglan’s face, for she also had her own agenda.

She intended to dash the hopes of Wang Yun and Niu Fuquan.

Qiao Duo’er narrowed her eyes, "So, it seems we have a common enemy, can we tentatively consider ourselves friends?"

A woman who despised the evil, she was worth engaging with.

Otherwise, in Mansion City, only the Qin Family was accessible which could be somewhat lonely.

Huo Minglan was somewhat flattered, "You would consider me a friend?"

"Whether we can become true friends will depend on the future," Qiao Duo’er said slowly.