Chapter 44: The Chief

Ever since Ren Yaoyu was fined and grounded last time, and Ren Yaoying took Ren Yaoyu’s place in Ronghua Courtyard, Ren Yaoyu has regarded Ren Yaoying as her number one enemy. Even Ren Yaohua, who was originally at odds with her, became less annoying in Ren Yaoyu’s eyes.

These days, Ren Yaoyu has often tripped Ren Yaoying up. But Ren Yaoying didn’t fall for it, and instead secretly made Ren Yaoyu suffer a few times, making Ren Yaoyu’s teeth itch with hatred.

The quarrel between the two finally came to an end for the time being. Ren Yaoyu’s eyes turned and suddenly her face looked happy and she shouted out loud, “Father, Mother, here.”

Everyone turned their heads and saw the Fifth Master Ren Shimao and the Fifth Madam Lin, who had not shown their faces, coming this way.

It happened that the young masters over there were talking and laughing and came this way. Madam Lin pulled Ren Shimao’s sleeves, pointed to his son who came off the stage with sweat profusely and a gloomy face. The two turned their heads again and walk towards Ren Yijian and the others.

When Ren Yaoyu saw this, she turned her head to glare at Ren Yaoying, and let her shout “Father, Mother” while going to also quickly to welcome out.

The corners of Ren Yaoying’s mouth showed a slightly sarcastic curve. She turned her head to speak with Han You, who was talking to Ren Yaoting of the East Mansion.

The cold wind outside was a little bit harsh. When there was a lot of fun to watch, everyone was infected by the atmosphere in the arena and were holding small hand warmers, so they didn’t feel cold, but now that the tournament is over, these ladies who are usually well-bred and privileged can’t stand the cold and have gone back to the warming hut.

Ren Yaoying, Ren Yaoting and Han You seemed to be getting along very well and came this way, while Ren Yaoyin, who had gone out with Han You, was walking with Ren Yaohua and talking together.

“What pastimes do you have on a regular basis? I have heard of you for a long time, but I have never had the chance to meet you, but today I feel that I am just like my own sister.” Ren Yaoting took Han You’s arm and said intimately.

“Huh? Seventh Sister, where did you hear about Sister You? I have only met her once when she came to our West Mansion.” Ren Yaoying asked with confusion.

Ren Yaoting glanced at Ren Yaoying: “I heard my eldest cousin say it when I went to my grandfather’s house to celebrate his birthday this year. I remember when my grandfather’s birthday was celebrated, Young Master Han also went to celebrate the birthday, he and my second cousin were also fellow students.”

Ren Yaoting’s mother, Madam Su, is the first daughter of the current head of the Su family.

Han You nodded happily and said, “My brother visited Su’s house several times when he was in Yunyang City.”

Ren Yaoying nodded as if she had realized something: “No wonder you and Sister You bet on the little maids who give the yellow belt before[1], so there is a reason for this.”

Ren Yaoting said “um” and started talking to Han You in a low voice.

However, Ren Yaoying did not show any displeasure at being ignored. Instead, she smiled and walked away from the two of them to a place two seats away from Ren Yaoqi.

Several young masters were also surrounded when walked in. Ren Yaoyu was pestering Ren Yijian to ask this and that, and laughed like a silver bell at the right time, but Ren Yijian was a little annoyed by being asked, and finally couldn’t bear it anymore, and shouted: “Ren Yaoyu, since you can’t tell the difference between east, west, north and south, you are here to ask me, you probably don’t know that the sun comes out from the east? So why don’t you look up at the sky!”

The smile on Ren Yaoyu’s face froze, her face turned red from being suffocated, she endured the glances of Yun Wenfang and Qiu Yun in front of her, tears welled up, and finally she gave her brother a hard look, and ran away in shame and indignation up.

Lin secretly glared at her son, smiled and helped her daughter out and said, “These brothers and sisters have a good relationship on weekdays and are used to arguing, but now they are also arguing outside.”

Ren Yijian stuck out his tongue and quietly made faces.

Several young masters went down to change their clothes. Ren Yaoqi and the others hurriedly got up and saluted when they saw the Fifth Master and his wife coming over.

The Eldest Young Madam said: “Fifth Uncle and Fifth Aunt you finally came, my husband wants to wait for you to come before starting. But he saw that Yijian and the others have changed into unlined clothes and let them start the match.”

Ren Shimao laughed: “There was a problem with the carriage on the way, so it was delayed.”

A problem with the carriage can make it happen all morning? Wouldn’t someone come over or go back to Ren’s house and ask someone to drive a carriage to pick him up? Everyone was a little puzzled.

Lin continued: “Oh, I happened to meet the convoy of Yanbei Prince’s Mansion on the way. They happened to have a rest in Baihe Town before rushing back to Yunyang City. My natal family also had some friendship with Yanbei Prince’s Mansion. Since we met, I went up to say hello, and arranged for someone to entertain me.”

“Huh? Who else is coming back from the Yanbei Royal Family at the moment? There are still a few days to go for the New Year, can’t it be that the heir has returned from the capital?” The people of Yanbei always have a little respect for the Yanbei Royal Family, but the Yanbei Royal Family is also extremely low-key on a regular basis, which makes everyone more and more interested in the affairs of the Yanbei Royal Family.

Lin smiled faintly: “Since the heir went to the capital, how many years has not come back? If he came back today, how could we not hear the commotion? It’s the second son who has returned.”

Once Lin’s words came out, there were cries of surprise all around. Lin looked somewhat satisfied.

“The Second Young Master is back? Didn’t he go out to the Nanyang to search for immortals and ask for medicine? Why did he suddenly come back today? Has his illness been cured?”

“Mother, have you seen The Second Young Master’s real face? Is he really as beautiful as Pan An and flawless as everyone has rumored?” Ren Yaoyu, who was still angry, was also caught by the attention, gently shook Lin’s arm and asked.

Lin sighed: “The second son did not seem to find any immortals on his trip, but the guard beside him said that he found some medicine. I saw that he brought back several wagons of twigs and brown medicine, and I could smell the strong smell of medicine from afar. If he is well, he will certainly see me and my husband. But his condition now.. hey!”

Ren Yaoqi listened with a faint smile.

Lin said that her natal family had an affair with the Yanbei Palace, as if she knew everyone in the Yanbei Palace very well. In fact, in the last life, the Lin family had been pushing the Fifth Master to climb up to the Yanbei Palace, but it was a pity that it failed in the end.

Second Young Master Xiao might not even know who they are.

The Fifth Master and the Fifth Madam left the team early in the morning. They must have received the news that the second son of Xiao was coming back before, and they made a special trip to meet for a while. It is a pity that the legendary second son is not so easy for them to see. Naturally, they failed to do so.

As for the sick Second Young Master, he should have indeed found good medicine this time and came back.

When he left Yanbei two years ago, it was said that he was seriously ill and was about to die. In order to comfort his mother and grandmother, he lied that he was going to Nanyang to seek immortals and seek medical treatment. In fact, he didn’t want their elders to be forced to bury their beloved progeny.

Presumably he also had some adventures this time, so that although he was still sick after this time, his mood improved a lot. At least he was still alive when she left in the last life.

The women here are all talking about the Second Young Master Xiao with great interest, and women like to talk about handsome men.

The young masters who played there before changed their clothes and came out.

Lin smiled and said to Yun Wenfang, who was walking in front with Qiu Yun, “Zishu, I heard that you won several rounds in a row and won a lot of money. I’m afraid it’s better you have to invite guests over.”

Everyone looked at Yun Wenfang and laughed when they heard the words, and Qiu Yun deliberately bumped him with an elbow.

Lin just made fun of him on purpose because of her acquaintance with Yun Wenfang. She certainly would not have wanted the lottery that Yun Wenfang have let go to reward people in the team.

However, Yun Wenfang replied solemnly: “It is true that I have received a lot of rewards from the ladies. If you don’t tell me to invite guests, I will feel uneasy.”

It made everyone happy.

The ladies stayed here all morning and used up a lot of tea. Now they are all taken by servants to change clothes. Due to the limited space, Mrs. Lin took Ren Yaoyu, Ren Yaoting, and Mrs. Zhao to go first.

After a while, the servants came to invite Ren Yaohua, Ren Yaoying, Ren Yaoyin, Han You and the others to come over. Presumably a few people over there have already come out.

Ren Yaoqi had already been there, so she stayed and waited for Lin and the others to come back.

Over there, the young masters of the Ren family were talking with Qiu Yun, Yun Wenfang, and Han Yunqian.

Don’t know what was said, but the Third Young Master Ren Yijun suddenly said with disdain: “When he wins against the Fifth Sister, it won’t be too late to make him the leader!”

The gazes of several people turned to Ren Yaoqi who was sitting at the other end.

More confusing sentences to translate:

[1] 难怪之前你与攸姐儿一样都是打赏huáng腰带的小丫鬟彩头