Thirteenth Lady's Comback: Her Everyday Life as a Bystander-Chapter 105 - 5: Gossip

When Susu saw Yang Liu with a "how do you know everything" look, she laughed and said, "You all always say I overthink things, but when it’s your turn, why don’t you think a bit more? What kind of person is Grandpa Qiao? If the Huang Family were truly so snobbish, how could Grandpa Qiao associate with them for so many years and even marry off his most capable granddaughter to their family? Grandpa Qiao dotes on you. If the brother-in-law from the Huang Family couldn’t pass his test, how could he win the beauty’s heart? You don’t trust others, but don’t you trust Grandpa Qiao? You really can’t see clearly when you’re in the situation."

Hearing Susu’s words, Yang Liu suddenly saw the light and hugged Susu, rolling around together, "Good sister, thank goodness you came, or I really would’ve been obsessing over trivial details!"

As Yang Liu hugged Susu and rolled around with her, Susu looked at the unruly Yang Liu speechlessly, but felt much relieved inside. An eighteen-year-old girl, it’s like just having graduated high school in modern times, and it’s not even considered late to marry here.

Susu, though younger in age, had almost the heart and soul of someone approaching forty and in her heart, she only saw them as sisters. Now, each of them had found a good match, and Susu was happy for them.

Thinking of matches, Susu continued, "Sister Bisi is married, and you’re going to get married too. Recently, Aunt Ning mentioned while paying respects to the Old Madam that she’s also arranging a match for Sister Ning Cui. The Old Madam said, after the new year, she would have Ning Cui go home to prepare for marriage."

Upon hearing this, Yang Liu exclaimed, "Have they settled on a family? Ning Cui is a few months older than me; Ning should be anxious!" Susu shook her head, "No specific family yet. They’re just looking around. The Old Madam also has to approve. But Third Miss is already set."

Yang Liu laughed, "I know about that. My mother mentioned it. Originally, they wanted the Princely Heir to choose from the same class of scholars. The Princely Heir was finding fault in everything he looked at, just being overly critical. Several young masters joined the fun. In the end, it was the Grand Master who noticed someone—a legitimate eldest son of a colleague, with good character and appearance. I heard he was initially engaged, but his fiancée fell ill and passed away before they could marry, which delayed the marriage plans. Since this marriage is settled, I imagine the Old Madam must have met him. Have you seen him?"

Women are forever gossipy; it’s in their nature, unrelated to age!

Susu shook her head at Yang Liu’s words, "I never like joining in such excitement, but Sister Ning Cui said, although he’s not as handsome as our family’s young masters, his temperament is as gentle as jade, matching well with Third Miss. Speaking of, we’ve all met their family’s Madam and Miss before; they visited during the Old Madam’s first banquet here, and it was Mrs. Sun." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Yang Liu thought for a moment and had an impression, "I remember that Mrs. Sun being very straightforward, and her daughter was generous, too. It seems they also have a cousin!"

Susu nodded, "That’s right. Third Miss really found something after many twists. The Sun family’s young master is a top scholar this time. Since our mansion’s Second Young Master isn’t married, Third Miss’s wedding date isn’t set. But after Second Miss is married, the Old Madam will start arranging for the Second Young Master, and then it’ll be Third Miss, Third Young Master, Fourth Young Master. I feel like once we’re in the Capital, there’s just one happy event after another. The servants are getting rewards until their hands are sore."

Yang Liu pretended to be money-crazed, lamenting, "What’s so good about marriage? Maybe I should wait until after Sixth Miss marries before I get married." Susu almost laughed to tears, "You always call me money-hungry. Look at yourself! Why don’t you wait until the Eldest Young Madam gives birth to a young master, and when he gets married, you’ll get a big red envelope!"

As the two of them were laughing and joking, there was a knock on the door from outside; it was Lian’er, Yang Liu’s maid, "Miss, Second Miss is here!"

Yang Liu was startled, taking a while to remember that Second Miss was her cousin. She laughed and scolded, "Chun Feng, you naughty girl, always causing trouble, hurry up and come in!"

Chun Feng entered with a giggle and said, "Our Sister Yang Liu follows the rules so strictly; I wouldn’t dare make mistakes, or I’d get my hand slapped." She then greeted Susu, "Greetings, Sister Susu."

Susu pulled her close and tapped her little nose, "Why are you out of the mansion? I remember today isn’t your day off!"

Yang Liu squeezed her round cheeks, "Haven’t seen you for half a month, you’re even rounder now, how much good stuff have you been secretly eating?"

"Big sis just likes to bully me. Susu and Sister Ning Cui pamper me the most; there’s no need to sneak food!" Chun Feng naturally wore a smiling face while feigning complaints, acting more like she was playfully pouting, which made Yang Liu and Susu laugh non-stop!

Chun Feng wasn’t upset. Seeing Susu laugh so heartily, she was stunned. In her heart, she thought: No wonder Sister Susu always appears gentle and dignified in public. If others saw her like this, who knows what stories they’d invent?