There was a harmonious atmosphere in the flower hall.
Old Madam Zhu was determined to save face for her granddaughter. She was not worried that Zhi'er would not be able to control others. She was only worried that they would treat Zhi'er as a fat sheep and try their best to fleece her.
"Didn't you just come back yesterday? I'm still confused. You asked me to invite someone, so I did, but I don't know why."
Hua Zhi deliberately slowed down a step. As she expected, Fourth Uncle’s grandmother took over the conversation with a face full of shame. “It’s really a shameful thing that is hard to talk about. I don’t know how Hua Yan got to know the boy from the Feng family, and now she is willing to be a concubine. When has such a thing ever happened in the Hua family? I’m panicking. If the eldest girl hadn’t come back in time and acted in a disciplined manner, I really don’t know what to do.”
To be honest, Madam Zhu felt relieved. Being in the same aristocratic circle in the capital, and with Feng Changyu making such a big publicity, how could she not know about this? It had become a laughing stock among all families. She was worried about her granddaughter but could do nothing about it. Even if the Hua family was in decline, it was still the Hua family's family affair and there was no room for outsiders to interfere.
Unexpectedly, Zhi'er sent someone to ask her for help early in the morning. Since she had a place to help, she would naturally do it properly. However, she was still somewhat worried that this matter would bring shame upon Zhi'er, as she was also a girl from the Hua family and a girl who was often in the limelight.
Glancing at her granddaughter, Old Lady Zhu showed just the right amount of surprise, "So now..."
The old lady of the fourth room looked at Hua Zhi, and Hua Zhi took over the conversation, "For the sake of the reputation of the Hua family, I want to borrow Li Ma's good reputation in the capital to check Hua Yan's body. I have seen it before, and her uterus is still there. Even if she becomes a concubine, she is a perfect woman. There is no such thing as what the Feng family said."
Hua Zhi stood up and bowed to Madam Li, "Please help us, Madam."
Nanny Li avoided the offer and said with a smile, "If your daughter is a virgin, I am only telling the truth. I cannot accept your gift."
"It's the Hua family's fault that you got involved in this." After saying this politely, Hua Zhifu sat down again and continued, "The Feng family's sedan chair will be arriving soon. If you want to prepare anything for her, go ahead and prepare it."
Although Hua Yan's mother was sad, that child was her own flesh and blood after all, and she always valued him very much. Even if she was sad and disappointed now, she couldn't let anyone come to her house like this. She lowered her head, bowed, covered her mouth and walked out.
The old lady looked around and said, "I'll ask the girls to go back to the house."
"There's no need for that. I won't let Feng Changyu in." Hua Zhi looked outside the door and saw Xia and Hua Yan appearing there.
Being stared at by so many people with either resentment or anger, Hua Yan just lowered her head and said nothing.
"Hua Yan, if you don't want to be accused of having an affair, then follow Nanny Li to get a physical examination."
Hua Yan pinched the corner of her clothes and blushed. For a girl, such an examination was a great humiliation, but she knew what was more important and she couldn't go to the door with such a reputation.
"I'll listen to my cousin."
Hua Zhi curled the corners of her mouth without much smile. Without her saying anything else, Nanny Li stood up and the maid led the two of them to the next room.
The atmosphere in the room was not good. Hua Zhi did not go to comfort anyone. She was not able to comfort anyone. To be honest, she was the one who needed comforting. Her body felt heavy as if it was filled with lead. She really wanted to have a good rest at home, but she had to come out to deal with this mess.
"Grandmother, please be a witness and put your fingerprints here."
Madam Zhu understood what was written on it and then looked at the fingerprints below with a strange expression on her face. "Does she really agree?"
"I gave her a way out, but she insisted on going down that dead end." If Hua Yan had backed out after seeing this contract that was almost equivalent to severing the relationship, she could have found a way to make the matter work, but the other party was determined to go all the way and agreed without any hesitation, and she was really disappointed.
Old Madam Zhu sighed secretly, lifted her sleeves and pressed fingerprints. Hua Yan didn't understand. A woman without her mother's family is like a rootless duckweed. She can only endure being manipulated by her husband's family.
"Miss, someone from the Feng family is here."
"Close the door and let him wait outside."
"Yes." The concierge paused and said, "Master Feng also brought a lot of people with him."
"There are naturally people who want to see a good joke. Don't worry about it. Let the guards at home take care of it."
"yes."
Just before her feet, Nanny Li came back, followed by a blushing Hua Yan. The methods she used to check were really... really...
Hua Zhi stood up, "Madame Li."
"It is true as the young lady said, Hua Yan is a virgin, and I am willing to be a witness."
All the women in the Hua family felt relieved. For others, this was just a trivial matter, but for them, it concerned their entire lives.
"Thank you for your willingness to wade into this muddy water."
Nanny Li waved her hand and said nothing more. She had seen a lot of secrets, and she felt particularly comfortable seeing the eldest girl being so open and frank.
Hua Zhi looked at Hua Yan. Even at this point, there was still expectation in her eyes. I don't know how confident she is in herself and how highly she thinks of herself.
He glanced at Baoxia, who understood and handed over a pile of silver bills.
"This is five thousand taels of silver. I told you that all the girls in the Hua family have it, so I won't give you less of it, Hua Yan. I hope you get what you want."
The silver note was not a whole piece, but a mixture of large and small amounts. This was to make it easier for Hua Yan to use, and also to let the people in the room know that the silver did not fall from the sky, but was earned by her one ounce at a time.
Hua Yan's eyes were red, and she suddenly felt as if she had done something wrong, but when she thought that she could soon return to the same life as before, this thought was immediately suppressed.
"Let's go, the Feng family's sedan has arrived."
Outside the Hua family's gate, Feng Changyu was wearing brand new clothes. He looked energetic and looked like a groom.
Behind him was a green sedan chair carried by two people. There was no music or singing, no bridesmaid, no wedding candy, nothing at all. This was the treatment of a concubine. Someone like Feng Changyu who came in person was an exception. Usually, when taking a concubine, the person would be carried in through the back door in a green sedan chair.
"Hey, Brother Feng, I heard that this house is rented. Is that true? This girl is really amazing. She managed to keep the Hua family going."
"Really? I heard that the rent is paid by the eldest girl now." Feng Changyu's eyes were bright. Those idiots, the eldest girl never liked to go out, how could she possibly catch up with him? He was so smart. If he took one from the Hua family back, he would have established a relationship with the Hua family. Would he worry about not having the chance to meet them in the future? The one who is close to the water gets the moon first!
The more he thought about it, the more he felt that this was the case. Feng Changyu became even more angry. He looked at the tightly closed door and wished he could stare two holes in it.