Chapter 672: Chapter 605, Joy for Some, Sorrow for Others (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)_1 Chapter 672: Chapter 605, Joy for Some, Sorrow for Others (Two-in-One Mega Chapter)_1 A single stone stirred up a thousand ripples.

The already perturbed Madam Zhu Four and the helpless Zhu Qiyun simultaneously lifted their heads and looked towards the gate house.

Madam Zhu Four ‘whooshed’ to her feet, hastily wiped away the tears on her face, and eagerly asked, “Has the Yan Family sent us an invitation?”

The gate house attendant nodded hurriedly.

Madam Zhu Four’s eyes suddenly brightened. Ignoring the few others in the room who were at a loss, she snatched the invitation from the attendant’s hand and quickly read it. Once she comprehended its content, she began to laugh and cry at the same time.

Madam Zhu was stunned for a moment before she quickly walked over and took the invitation from Madam Zhu Four’s hands to read.

“Sister-in-law, is it really an invitation from the Yan Family to attend the Magistrate’s birthday feast?”

Madam Zhu Four, still somewhat incredulous, eagerly awaited Madam Zhu’s response.

At this moment, the subtle implications were clear to Madam Zhu as the Yan Family suddenly sent an invitation. Considering that they had agreed to accept Qiyun, who had been previously rejected for marriage, and thinking of her own daughter whose marriage matters were not yet settled, she felt a slight constriction in her heart and nodded somewhat coldly.

Madam Zhu Four didn’t mind Madam Zhu’s demeanor at all, and quickly took the invitation back to read it again, her hands trembling with excitement.

Seeing her like this, the blockage in Madam Zhu’s heart suddenly dissipated.

As a mother herself, she understood the feelings of her sister-in-law.

Madam Zhu softened her tone and said with a smile, “Alright, look at yourself. Where is the dignity of a family matriarch? Don’t let the servants laugh at you.”

Madam Zhu Four, mixed with tears and laughter, responded, “Don’t take offense, sister-in-law, I am just too happy.”

The Clan Elders looked towards the instructor Zhu.

Instructor Zhu promptly gestured for Madam Zhu to hand over the invitation.

Madam Zhu turned to Zhu Qiyun, “Go help your mother wash up.”

Zhu Qiyun had recovered from her astonishment. Seeing that the Clan Elders and instructor Zhu had matters to discuss, she stepped forward to assist Madam Zhu Four, “Mother, let’s go back.”

Madam Zhu Four glanced at the Clan Elders and bowed with a bent knee, “I was rude just now, please don’t take offense, uncle.”

The Clan Elders’ expression eased, “A mother’s concern for her daughter’s marriage is understandable. I can empathize. Go and rest now.”

It was then that Madam Zhu Four, with the support of Zhu Qiyun, left the room.

Once the mother and daughter had left, the Clan Elders picked up the invitation to read carefully. After finishing, he asked instructor Zhu, “Has the Yan Family truly taken a liking to Qiyun?”

Madam Zhu felt some pity for her niece Qiyun and nodded, “When we visited the Yan Family last time, the old Madam Yan and the first wife of the Yan Family both had a favorable impression of Qiyun. It was only the second wife of the Yan Family who had reservations about Qiyun having been engaged before.”

The Clan Elders fell silent.

Instructor Zhu, recalling the help his fourth brother had given him, thought for a moment and said, “Though the Yan Family’s second branch are commoners, they have the Magistrate as a backer. Additionally, with the eldest son of the Yan Family having become a successful candidate in the imperial examinations and the Yan Family’s close relations with the Little Prince, the Dong Family, the Su Family, and the Zhou Family, their foundation may still be thin, but their status has certainly risen. If Qiyun can truly marry into the Yan Family, it would indeed be a good thing.”

The Clan Elders nodded and turned to Madam Zhu, “I was a bit hasty with my words just now. Your sister-in-law may have taken them to heart, so find the time to talk to her and set things right.”

He did not intend to force Qiyun into an unpleasant situation; he simply favored alliances that benefitted the Zhu Family.

Upon hearing this, instructor Zhu heaved a sigh of relief, knowing that with these words, his uncle was not opposed to Qiyun marrying into the Yan Family.

Seeing that her husband and the Clan Elders had more to discuss, Madam Zhu left the room. As soon as she stepped out, she saw her daughter standing under the corridor, peering into the room, “What are you doing? Have you forgotten your manners?”

Zhu Xiuyun approached with a beaming smile and took Madam Zhu’s arm, “Mother, I heard that the Yan Family has sent an invitation to our house. Is that true or false?”

Madam Zhu nodded.

Zhu Xiuyun looked puzzled, “Didn’t you say before that the Yan Family would not agree to marry Sister Qiyun? Then why would they send us an invitation?”

Madam Zhu was also perplexed, “Who would have thought they’d change their minds? Anyway, don’t think about it anymore. I will call the seamstresses to make you a new dress. Now that the Yan Family has invited us as guests, you can go too.”

Zhu Xiuyun immediately became joyful, “That’s great, I’ll finally be able to meet Yishuang and the others.”

Madam Zhu said with a smile, “When we visit the Yan Family in a few days, make sure to get along well with the young ladies of the Yan Family.”