Chapter 151: Chapter 151

Yu Nianzhao’s eyes flickered with light as she muttered softly.

Her thoughts seemed to drift back to five years ago, when at ten years old she was taken to the Lien Mansion, feeling anxious and uneasy among unfamiliar faces.

The people of the Lien Family appeared friendly, but truly cared for her only a few; the rest watched with a sense of amusement, mocking her.

Recalling Ms Lien’s smile warm as a spring breeze, Yu Nianzhao pressed her red lips together and still walked forward.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted by a slender hand, revealing a gentle and lovely woman, assisting a graceful and poised lady, alighted together from the carriage.

The lady was momentarily stunned upon seeing Yu Nianzhao’s pure and ethereal appearance, her eyes reddened as she said, "You really have grown up, you look so pretty, even more like your uncle. They say nieces resemble their uncles, and this is certainly true."

Yu Nianzhao’s eyes moved slightly, recognizing who this was; she was the eldest sister-in-law of the Lien Family, someone she once called aunt.

"Mrs Lien jests, how could a village orphan like me resemble Mr. Lien?" Yu Nianzhao lifted the corners of her lips, her brow and gaze carrying a sense of detachment.

"Zhaozhao, don’t say that. The Pei Family is muddled and unclear-headed, but that doesn’t mean the Lien Family is as well."

Mrs Lien, Shao, spoke with eyes filled with tenderness, painfully saying, "In your veins flows the blood of both the Pei and Lien Families, and this familial bond does not change. Last time your mother returned to the mansion, she cried in regret. Zhaozhao, even if aunt cannot say words that ask you to forgive them, do not be distant from us. The old lady often speaks of you; her health is no longer as robust as before. When she found out about you being taken to Tomb Guard City, she fell seriously ill, insisting on going to bring you back."

In Yu Nianzhao’s memory, there was indeed a kind and amiable old woman.

Unlike Mrs. Pei’s sharpness and bitterness, Ms Lien was genuinely the best to her among the Pei and Lien Families.

"I don’t want to bring up these old affairs, they’re not important anymore."

Yu Nianzhao felt a sense of relief and calmly said, "So you came here to find me just to reminisce?"

"Zhaozhao, don’t say that. Mother came because she cares about you, as do grandmother and father; they all miss you! We have no other intentions; we just want to say that while you may not return to the Pei Family, you are always welcome to stay with the Lien Family."

Lien Zhiyuan’s temperament most closely resembled that of Shao, speaking gently and softly.

Yu Nianzhao glanced at her, speaking slowly and unhurriedly, "Since the familial ties are to be severed, let it be absolute, whether Pei or Lien, none relate to me."

Lien Zhiyuan disagreed, shaking her head, "Zhaozhao, I know you harbor resentment, but don’t push away those who genuinely care for you."

She then pulled out a red invitation card from her sleeve, looking slightly embarrassed as she said, "Zhaozhao, I’m about to get married. I came today specifically to deliver this invitation. No matter what, my parents, grandmother, and I all hold you as family, so I hope you can attend the wedding feast."

Yu Nianzhao looked down at the invitation but did not reach out to take it, instead calmly saying, "Does this marriage have to happen?"

"Ah?" Lien Zhiyuan was taken aback, bewildered.

"Your brow is darkened, covered in a shroud of deathly aura; this wedding probably is a significant tribulation in your life. I advise caution."

Yu Nianzhao calculated with fingers, deducing a highly ominous divination.

Lien Zhiyuan’s face turned pale, looking helplessly at Shao, "Mother, why would Zhaozhao say this?"

Shao also lightly furrowed her brows, puzzled, "Zhaozhao, Zhiyuan has been engaged for over three years, and the Tang Family has been a family friend for a long time. With the wedding approaching, how could it be Zhiyuan’s tribulation? Zhaozhao, even if you don’t wish to visit Ms Lien at the mansion, there’s no need for such remarks, right?"

Yu Nianzhao shrugged, "I speak of what I deduced; believe it or not, that’s your choice."

"Ah, mother, eldest sister, Zhaozhao may speak enigmatically, yet some of her words bizarrely hit true."

Lien Yanran, sitting in the carriage, couldn’t sit still, got off while holding her skirt, carefully glanced at Yu Nianzhao, moved closer to Shao and Lien Zhiyuan, and whispered, "Don’t you know the concubines at the palace are buying that Beauty Talisman she paints? Anyway, Yu Nianzhao does have a sort of strange charm."

Initially, she opposed visiting Yu Nianzhao, unable to resist the emotions of grandmother and the others, she accompanied them.

"That Beauty Talisman is drawn by Zhaozhao?" Shao covered her mouth in surprise, indeed aware of the recent craze for Beauty Talismans in the palace, but unaware they were crafted by Zhaozhao.

Lien Yanran nodded slightly, whispered, "Yes, I’ve heard it’s Yu Nianzhao’s work."

"What hardships did Zhaozhao endure in Tomb Guard City that made her learn these things?"

Genuine concern for Yu Nianzhao filled Shao’s voice, her eyes reddened again.

"No matter what, be it fortune or misfortune, I wish you to attend my wedding feast."

After some thought, Lien Zhiyuan tucked the invitation into Yu Nianzhao’s hand, denying her a chance to refuse, "Zhaozhao, don’t push everyone away. I’m forever your cousin who flew kites with you and bought you candied haws five years ago."

Shao nodded gently, "Zhaozhao, I and Mrs. Lien await your visit at the Lien Family."

With those words, they returned to the carriage and left.

Ms Jiang sighed, "Compared to the heartless Pei Family, the Lien Family has those who are clearheaded and care for you, Zhaozhao."

Yu Nianzhao looked at the invitation in her hand, saying nothing. Thıs content belongs to NovєlFіre.net

"Zhaozhao, I remember the wedding of the Lien and Tang Families is in five days. Will you attend?" Ms Jiang asked.

"I don’t know, we shall see."

Yu Nianzhao casually grasped the invitation, heading inside, "Ms Jiang, I’m hungry, want to eat."

"All prepared, just waiting for you to come back for the meal," Ms Jiang laughed heartily following her, seeing the invitation not discarded but kept instead, her smile deepened.

Zhaozhao, indeed a stubborn yet softhearted little fairy.

Three consecutive days, Xie Jiuxiao, deliberately aloof, finally couldn’t hold back.

"Where’s the Princess?"

Xie Jiuxiao feigned nonchalance as he asked.

Mu Hongxuan replied, suppressing laughter, "The Princess has just returned from inspecting the neighboring town, resting in her quarters now."

A sourness welled in Xie Jiuxiao’s heart; she used to eagerly follow him, insisting on his company at night, yet these days not once has she intended to seek him out?

Truly lacking sincere love, leaving him quite disheartened.