Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 716: Chapter 716: Standing Up for the Daughter-in-Law

Jiang Jingya heard what she wanted: ”Tell your brother, your dad and I will both be there.”

Huo Jiayuan’s eyes lit up at her mom’s words: ”Really, Dad can come too?”

Jiang Jingya didn’t say it out loud, but inwardly she was quite pleased. If he dares not to go, let’s see how I’ll deal with him: ”It’s his own son’s wedding, no matter how busy he is, he has to make time. But we definitely won’t stay long, we’ll head back right after the wedding.”

Huo Jiayuan thought of something: ”Mom, you know Fourth Brother is at work, why do you call the house?”

Jiang Jingya was a bit annoyed by her daughter’s question: ”What do you think?”

She naturally couldn’t stop worrying about this girl, afraid she’d hear about Du Shujian from others. But from her tone, it seemed her daughter still didn’t know what had recently happened in Beijing.

Gong Father’s trouble was not small, and after a few days of stirring, Zhang Xiaolu, upon knowing about the Gong Family’s downfall, actually instigated her own son to divorce Gong Fangyue.

But her son was quite rebellious now, and wouldn’t agree no matter what.

Because of this, the two have argued a lot. Outsiders might think Du Shujian is a man of affection and righteousness, but only Zhang Xiaolu and her husband know that their son is deliberately retaliating against them.

The past few days have been chaotic for the Du Family, so much so that after hearing about it from her good friend, Jiang Jingya even had a celebratory drink with Huo Shanhe, feeling truly relieved.

However, she feared Du Shujian might secretly contact her daughter again. Knowing that some things couldn’t be concealed forever, especially since her daughter would return to Beijing: ”Alright, I just wanted to hear your voice and know you’re happy over there. Then I’m relieved. I’ll call your brother now.”

After hanging up, Huo Jiayuan was momentarily lost in thought. She knew her mom well enough to know that she called because she was worried about her. With her intuition, something must have happened in Beijing.

Her hand hovered over the phone dial, but after thinking it over, she stopped: Forget it, since I’ve decided to let go, there’s no need to worry.

Recalling what Fourth Sister-in-law said before, she got up to continue reading. Her sister-in-law had said that opportunities are for those who are prepared.

She didn’t want to disappoint Fourth Sister-in-law, nor herself, so she was determined to work doubly hard to seize the opportunity when it came.

With Fourth Sister-in-law’s help in solving her doubts and questions, she was progressing quickly.

Once she picked up the book, her previously agitated heart gradually calmed down.

Elsewhere, Huo Jingrui received a call from his mom: ”Mom, are you serious?”

”When have I ever lied to you? In this life, I only have you and Jiayuan. No matter how busy I am, such a big event as my son’s wedding naturally requires my presence. Otherwise, who knows what people will say about my daughter-in-law.”

That’s indeed what she thought: ”Yunyi’s family doesn’t have many relatives, and the ones we get along with might not make it from so far away. If no one from the groom’s side attends, people will talk. I can’t let my daughter-in-law be looked down upon.”

Huo Jingrui thought about how he hadn’t mentioned Yunyi’s background to the family: ”Mom, I have a meeting now. I’ll talk to you later.”

He indeed had a meeting starting soon. Moreover, he didn’t want to discuss certain matters over the phone, as it was patched through, and he didn’t want outsiders knowing his private affairs.

He thought he should make time to write a letter home, to prepare his parents mentally.

He also realized he should ask Yunyi if they needed to inform the Ye Family in advance, wondering if he should find time to visit. After all, they were about to take away the daughter they’d just acknowledged.