Chapter 1549: Nanny Yu
Chapter 1549: Chapter 1549: Nanny Yu
Luo Ying was both surprised and delighted, fearing he had heard incorrectly, he asked again: "Gu Family knows medicine, are the facial boils fake? Is the smell of rotten eggs on her body intentionally applied? Is she actually very beautiful and healthy, capable of bearing children without any rare illness? Is this true?!"
Er Ping, looking at Luo Ying’s eager expression, was somewhat shocked. This Lord Ying is genuinely concerned about his master’s affairs.
But he suppressed his surprise and responded again: "Yes, Madam is very healthy and has an excellent relationship with the master. The facial boils and the odor are fake; they were intentionally applied to avoid unnecessary trouble due to her good looks."
"Thank the ancestors!" Luo Ying clutched his chest and sat back in his chair, feeling relieved.
It’s good that she’s not ugly or smelly, otherwise Qin Laoyao would be too pitiful.
Lord Ghost watched with amusement: "Lord Ying, can you rest assured now?"
However, the boils on Gu Family’s face were incredibly realistic, and the smell on her body was unparalleled.
Even if someone suspected the facial boils were fake and wished to investigate, the stench emanating from her halted any desire to dig further.
The smell was truly unbearable, and Lu Zi, recalling it now, would still feel nauseated enough to vomit!
Luo Ying glanced at Lord Ghost, sneering, "Rest assured? How can I be at ease when Mrs. Cui’s matters are unresolved?"
If Mrs. Cui survived as a refugee by selling herself, he would feel so wronged for Brother Mu that he’d bash his head in!
Er Ping and Xiao Erliu were stunned; what does this have to do with the Boss Lady?
Nevertheless, they refrained from asking, simply noting the matter down with the intent to inform their master later for instructions.
"Lord Ying, the food has arrived." The Eagle Food Gang brought in the meals, two full food boxes, predominantly meat dishes.
"Hurry and eat; you’ve suffered enough lately. Now eat more to recover." Luo Ying kindly invited Er Ping and the others to eat.
Er Ping and Xiao Erliu didn’t hold back, eating quite a lot.
After putting down their chopsticks, Luo Ying then asked them: "What arrangements has your master made for you?"
Er Ping replied: "The government office sentenced us to act as decoys on the Northwest Battlefield, but the master said he would get us out once we reached there."
But now they’ve been released, and the charges have been cleared, so there’s no need to head to the battlefield as decoys.
Luo Ying said: "Come back with us to the Eagle Food Gang, and we’ll find a way to send you along with Nanny Yu back to San Lang."
Er Ping and Xiao Erliu were startled; their master’s household is still alive, and they even need to send some ’nanny’ to him.
Er Ping said: "Lord Ying, I know I’m speaking out of turn, but if you intend to send people to the master, it’s better to consult the master first. The master has delegated the housekeeper’s affairs to Madam, and any new servant must be approved by Madam before the master agrees."
"What? San Lang actually fears Gu Family so much; where is his authority as a husband?!" Luo Ying was furious, feeling Brother Mu was bullied by the Gu Family, heartaching terribly. He pondered sending gold to Brother Mu soon to give him courage, so he wouldn’t have to live under Gu Family’s thumb.
Er Ping paused, wondering if he spoke incorrectly.
But he was merely speaking truthfully; indeed, in domestic matters, the master obeys Madam completely.
Lord Ghost considered Er Ping’s advice reasonable, saying: "Historically, men handle external affairs while women manage the household. As San Lang’s official wife, Gu Family naturally oversees household matters. It’s better to consult San Lang first and see what he thinks."
We mustn’t disrupt the couple’s happiness over a batch of new servants.
Luo Ying was greatly annoyed, feeling San Lang was being undermined by Gu Family, scoffing: "Have to ask why? San Lang is young, and Gu Family comes from a farmer’s background; sending Nanny Yu and them over is advantageous."
They come from the Marquis Mansion and know everything; what’s wrong with sending them to help?
Lord Ghost was uninterested in arguing, addressing Er Ping: "You should stay here for now. The Eagle Food Gang will resolve any loose ends concerning your identities, so the Witch Army won’t suspect your master."
Er Ping and Xiao Erliu sighed in relief, stood, and paid their respects: "Thank you, Lord Ghost."
After also saluting Lord Ying, they retreated, escorted to the guest room to rest by the Eagle Food Gang.
"Hmph, that boy Brother Mu is indeed vain, clearly captivated by Gu Family’s appearance, which is why he listens to her so much." Luo Ying, after Er Ping and others left, referred to Qin San Lang as Brother Mu.
Lord Ghost studied Luo Ying for a moment, suddenly asking: "Lord Ying, do you know what you resemble now?"
Luo Ying, hitting the table in anger: "Speak your mind, stop talking nonsense."
Lord Ghost chuckled: "You resemble a mother worried her young hasn’t weaned, constantly fretting over this and that. Brother Mu will turn twenty this June, he’s not young, and he’s always been decisive. Your concern isn’t needed. Hurry and wrap up this matter here and return to the Northwest, or your wife will give birth soon."
Luo Ying is the eldest grandson of the Luo Family, and with uncles dying on the battlefield, the Luo Family’s grandchildren are scarce, prompting early marriage to bear offspring and reassure the elders.
The wife was married, a child conceived, but then came the affair where Emperor Jingyuan aimed to destroy the Duke Wei’s lineage, implicating the Luo Family.
Luo Ying and his wife survived, but the fetus wasn’t preserved; she miscarried during the escape.
Luo Ying’s wife suffered physical harm, needing years to recuperate, only managing to conceive again last year, now over eight months pregnant and close to childbirth.
Happy about this, Luo Ying said: "Need to urge Brother Mu to have a child soon, so our families can form an alliance."
He and Qin Er grew up together, messing around in the Imperial Palace, brawling in the Capital, and slaying Rong people on the battlefield. They secretly took oaths of brotherhood, verbally agreeing their offspring would marry each other if they ever wed and bore children.
Now that Qin Er is deceased, the duty falls on Qin Laoyao.
Lord Ghost saw Luo Ying’s delight and dampened his spirits: "Didn’t you say you wouldn’t allow Gu Family to give birth to Brother Mu’s legitimate eldest son? Yet now you’re contemplating a family alliance?"
Luo Ying’s face darkened, snapping: "Indeed, you specialize in stabbing my heart. Quickly send people to investigate Mrs. Cui’s background!"
If Mrs. Cui is not a covert prostitute and Brother Mu sincerely loves Gu Family, he wouldn’t send anyone to assassinate Gu Family.
Lord Ghost laughed but nevertheless agreed: "Rest assured, I will definitely have Mrs. Cui’s background thoroughly investigated."
Indeed, Mrs. Cui’s affairs cannot be overlooked; they must be thoroughly vetted lest future enemies attack with her background when Brother Mu ascends.
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Wu Mang exerted significant influence over the Central Plains Commandery, thus was able to overcome opposition, managing to procure supplies and weapons for Luo Ying within seven days.
The hundred thousand taels of silver was converted to gold; transporting this way is much easier.