As for Yang Ruqing's words, Mrs. Sun nodded repeatedly: "Yes, yes, we can't do anything that would damage our reputation."

"When I have some free time, I'll chat with your aunt five and ask her in private about what plans she and your uncle have."

"If things go well, I'll bring up what you said before. If not, maybe we can have Dabao stop studying and come back to learn business from your Uncle Five."

“Well, since you and Auntie Five get along well, you could mention this at an appropriate time. I believe Auntie Five will understand that you meant well.” Yang Ruoqing said.

That settles it. Sun and Xiaohua tried to persuade Yang Ruqing to stay for more lunch, but she waved her hand dismissively.

“I’ve gained weight this year during the New Year celebrations, I can’t eat anymore,” she said.

Sun shi scolded, "You're talking nonsense! Where have you gained weight? You still look the same!"

Yang Ruqing pinched her cheek, "Mother, look, my face has become rounder, haven't I gotten fat?"

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Sun carefully examined Yang Ruoqing's cheeks and still shook her head: "Anyway, I didn't notice anything at all."

"Mother, you're just talking nonsense!" Yang Ruocheng laughed.

Sun said: "Even if you gain a little weight, it's nothing. People, having good health and a strong body is the greatest asset. If your body is not well, nothing can be done. It's better to be a bit overweight!"

Yang Ruqing had a headache. She knew she would never agree with her mother on this topic of whether plump or slender was better, so she could only escape.

“Grandma is still at my place, so I can't stay out for too long. I’ll head out first, and we can watch a play together this afternoon!”

After saying that, she hurried away.

Little Hua, while setting out chopsticks and bowls in the dining hall with her mother-in-law, whispered to Sun Shi, “Mother, since that incident happened at Brother Zichuan’s place because of the opera, are we still going to watch the opera this afternoon?”

"Oh, it's best not to bring this up. Every time I do, my heart aches for Zichuan."

"You said, what's wrong with your brother Zichuan? He's talented and handsome, with a good character. Why is his marriage so bumpy?"

“That Liu Doukou is blind!” Xiaohua said angrily.

Mrs. Sun also said, "That girl doesn't know if she's possessed or what. She didn't cherish a good husband like Zichuan and ran off with an actor instead?"

“There’s an old saying, “***whores have no compassion and actresses have no integrity***. She will surely regret it in the future!”

Little Flower nodded repeatedly, "Mother, then are we still going to watch the play? I'm afraid that by then those gossipy old women from the village will come over and bother us with useless talk..."

Sun said, “We still have to see. Old Madam Zou is still here. We can’t neglect the proper etiquette of being a host. This also shows face for your elder sister.”

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As for those gossipers, we just ignore them altogether. Pretend we don't know anything and don't discuss this outside. That's the only thing we can do for Kawashima. Oh, poor thing. The Liu family really doesn't know how to teach their daughters. They bring shame upon themselves and drag others down as well...

When Sun was saying these words, she couldn't have imagined that not only was Liu Doukou shameless and treacherous, but also Liu Da, her mother, was a liar who could tell blatant lies with her eyes wide open.

At Lao Mu's house, Mu Zi Chuan has already woken up.

After waking up, he immediately went to the east wing to visit Liu Doukou, hoping she could come out of her sadness over missing her deceased mother and happily watch the play.

However, she was informed by Madam Liu that Liu Doukou had fallen ill. In order to receive better care and treatment, she was sent back to the Liu family in the neighboring town earlier that morning.

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“Where is your cousin uncomfortable? Is it serious?” Mu Ziquan asked, his expression showing some worry.

Had it been in the past, Liu Da Fu Ren would have dreamed of waking up with a smile if Mu Zi Chuan had looked at Liu Dou Kou with such a worried expression.

But she couldn't laugh now.

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"It's nothing, just an old ailment…" Mrs. Liu replied absentmindedly.

"Old ailment? What specific ailment is it?" Mu Zi Chuan pressed.

Now he is determined to fulfill his promise to his late mother, and the whole family is working together to start a new generation for the Old Mu family.

So, naturally, he also needs to be a bit more careful about his future wife's body.

"Why does my cousin have old ailments at such a young age? Auntie, I know some renowned doctors in the capital. If..."

Mrs. Liu quickly interrupted Mu Zichuan, saying, "Zichuan, you care so much about Doukou, your aunt is very comforted. If Doukou knew that you cared so much about her health, she would definitely be deeply touched."

“But don’t worry, she's just been frail since she was little. She's been spoiled by me and your uncle, that's all. With some adjustments at home, she'll be fine. You don't have to worry.”

Upon hearing these words from Lady Liu, Mu Zi Chuan finally felt relieved.

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“This morning when my cousin left, I was asleep and couldn't see her off. I feel a little ashamed about it,” he said.

“Zichao, don't say that. There will be plenty of time in the future. Just focus on studying at home. Don’t worry about other things...”

Mu Zichuan nodded, glanced at the sky outside, and it was past noon.

"The play at the village entrance should be starting soon, right? Auntie, I'll go send stools over for you and my other aunt!" he said again.

"Oh, it's alright, I already had someone send it over earlier. Your aunt also went early to watch the play. You should stay home and read quietly. It's too noisy outside for you." she said.

Mu Zichuan smiled.

Then the nephew sent his aunt to the courtyard entrance.

"No need, no need." Madam Liu pushed Mu Zichuan two steps into the main hall.

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Mu Zi川 was also full of surprise, how did he feel that his aunt-in-law was strange today?

Wasn't she the one he most liked to escort and accompany before?

Because she felt that way was very face-saving, why today, doesn't want this face?

Just as Mu Zichuan was stunned, a voice from Liu Erfu came from the courtyard.

"I'm not watching anymore, I'm not watching! What kind of garbage play is this? It has no meaning at all, and it's made me so angry!" Mrs. Liu Er cursed as she reached the doorway to the main hall.

Mrs. Liu, the eldest wife, frowned and gave a signal to the maid beside her. Before the maid could go out to intercept Mrs. Liu, the second wife, Mrs. Liu, the second wife had already seen Mu Zichuan.

"Eh? You're up, Zichuan?" She exclaimed in surprise, then a hint of panic crossed her face.

Mu Zi Chuan was even more puzzled. When he woke up, his cousin had left without saying goodbye, and both of his aunts were acting mysteriously flustered.

Mú Zǐchuān straightened his face and said, "Second Aunt, what's wrong? Who made you angry? Tell your nephew, I'll help you get justice!"

Liu Erfu glanced at Mu Zichuan, then at Liu Dafu beside him, wanting to speak but holding back.

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