Oh no! Seven kids at the start, all yellow and skinny.

Chapter 169 Du Renyi is dead

After leaving Yunyi's room, Jing Han did not leave immediately. Instead, he stayed on the rooftop for a long time before finally departing.

Yunyi naturally knew this, and could even sense the difference in his attitude towards her, but so what? She had no intention of falling in love now, after all, this body was only fourteen years old, and in this ancient era, she wouldn't reach the age of marriage until next year.

Moreover, it's very difficult to find a compatible partner, and she has always taken a "whatever happens, happens" approach.

Especially in ancient times, when it was legal to have multiple wives and concubines, dating and marriage were not happiness at all, but often torture.

With her fiery temper, if she marries a man with three wives and four concubines, there are only two possible outcomes: either she will die of resentment, or she will kill everyone, neither of which is what she wants.

Jing Han seems to be doing well now, but what about in the future?

So, she doesn't want to think about it for now, especially since she has a mother-in-law and a string of gourd babies.

Du Renyi died an undignified death, so the news was suppressed. The official story was that Prefect Du had suffered a stroke due to overwork.

Du Renyi was, after all, a prefect of the third rank, a high-ranking official in the Longxi region. His sudden death was no small matter and had to be reported to the imperial court.

Moreover, he was Consort Yan's cousin from her maternal side.

However, this place is too far from the capital. Even if we take the official road and post stations, it will take about eight or nine days. Of course, if it is an urgent dispatch, it can be faster, probably in four or five days. But the news of his death is not qualified to be sent by the urgent dispatch.

The Du family is currently holding a funeral, and the body is in a state of closure.

The body needs to remain in state for seven days before burial, and this is currently the fourth day of the period.

Most of the prominent people in the city would come to pay their respects.

As the nominal manager of Fengyun Pavilion, He Wei had no choice but to go, even though he was unwilling. After all, he needed to do business there, and he was also a prefect with a good reputation. So, he had to go whether he wanted to or not.

“Boss, Sister Yun,” He Wei sighed, “I’ve noticed that these rich people are not as carefree as us ordinary folks. They have to use all sorts of tricks to do anything.”

“Brother, stop complaining. We may be carefree, but we’re often living hand to mouth. It’s better this way, where we can eat our fill and use our brains.” Fang Liang shook his head in disagreement. “Anyway, I think this kind of life is good.”

“I didn’t say they were bad, I just said those people weren’t honest.” He Wei kicked Fang Liang. “I didn’t ask you to come and sabotage me.”

"Alright, it's getting late, you should hurry up and set off." Yunyi waved her hand.

"Sister Yun, aren't you coming with us?" Xu Zhuzi asked.

“I’m not with you. Not many outsiders know that Fengyun Pavilion belongs to me, so there’s no need to publicize it.” Yunyi smiled. “Du Renyi isn’t worth my worship. I’m just here to watch the show. You can just send some paper money. Anyway, everyone knows that his sister stole you and almost forced us to close down. It’s normal for you to be angry.”

He Wei nodded, then left with a few people.

Yunyi went to the Du residence, but she didn't enter through the main gate; instead, she entered the inner courtyard through the back gate.

"Girl, you've arrived." Nie Nian'an's eyes lit up when she saw Yun Yi enter.

"Mrs. Du, congratulations!" Yun Yi said, clasping her hands in a fist salute.

"I have to thank you, young lady." Nie Nian'an smiled and placed a box next to Yun Yi. "Although I don't know your identity, I know you must be a good person." She paused for a moment, "We're not that familiar with each other, so just saying thank you would be too superficial, and trying to build a relationship would be too frivolous. This gift of gold and silver may be vulgar, but I think it can better express my feelings."

Yunyi nodded: "Madam Du is insightful, while I just like mundane things."

"Haha." Nie Nian'an laughed, but quickly stopped. "My husband's body is not cold yet. As his widow, I must go and keep vigil. Miss, please excuse me." With that, she got up and walked out.

The maid, Xiliu, placed the white mourning cap on her head and helped her away.

Yunyi didn't leave. Instead, she opened the box, which contained a set of ruby ​​jewelry and a thousand-tael silver note: "Your mother is so generous. So, how does Young Master Du plan to thank me?"

Du Ziming then walked in from outside the door: "The young lady is indeed very straightforward."

"Don't bother with the polite words, I like to get straight to the point." Yunyi looked at Du Ziming.

Du Ziming took off the jade pendant from his body and handed it over.

“That’s inappropriate,” Yunyi shook her head directly. “Only men and women exchange jade pendants when they are in love, you…”

“You’re overthinking it, young lady.” Du Zimo smiled. “This is my token. My mother has already given you gold and silver, so I’ll make you a promise: you can make one request of me in the future.”

"Hehe." Yunyi laughed. "How confident are you in yourself?"

"Although I am a scholar now, it's because I've never wanted to take the exam. If I wanted to, I would one day pass the imperial examination with flying colors. Is a promise from a future top scholar worth less than a thousand taels of silver?"

"Oh dear, although it sounds good, the autumn examinations have already passed this year, and you missed them too. So it will be three years from now."

"But we're only teenagers now, what's the rush?"

"Alright." Yunyi put the jade pendant into the box. "I accept your suggestion. I'm leaving."

Just as Du Ziming was about to say something, he saw Yun Yi, who had walked to the door, turn back and look at him, which startled him.

"Miss Chen is supposed to marry the Third Prince, right?"

Du Zimo frowned slightly: "Why do you say that, young lady?"

“The Third Prince is not a good place to end up,” Yun Yi smiled. “I can tell fortunes; he won’t live long.” She paused, then added, “You were just calling me to stop, weren’t you? Is there anything else?”

Du Ziming's lips twitched. This woman was really interesting: "I'd like to ask if you still have the medicine you gave me before?"

Who else do you want to kill?

"I just... wanted to be prepared for any eventuality."

"That's all." Yunyi shook her head. "That medicine is too potent. I prefer a deadly one that kills instantly." She then raised her hand and waved it. "Remember, the Third Prince won't live long. Chen Rui is a good girl. It would be a pity if she married him and became a widow." Then she really left.

Du Ziming frowned. Since she had said that, perhaps he should do something one last time for Ruier.

Yunyi came in from the back, but walked straight to the front. Since she was already there, she had to offer incense to Prefect Du and then visit that Miss Chen.

Although Du Renyi had many women, he only had three children in total. One of them was a son born to his concubine, who had been his maid since childhood. However, the maid died not long after giving birth.

The remaining legitimate sons and daughters were all born to the legal wife, Nie Nian'an.

Yunyi lit an incense stick and was about to offer her usual words of comfort when a message came from outside that Commander Huo had come to offer his condolences.