Chapter 227: Keeping Her Behind (3) (1/2)

The ladies of the Zheng Estate were overjoyed. Matriarch He was also happy for her old sister upon hearing the news.

Since Old Duke Zheng was fine now, it wouldn’t be appropriate for them to continue disturbing his rest. Thus, Matriarch He wanted to bid her goodbyes for today.

Old Duchess Zheng had just agreed to send them off when her daughter-in-law, the younger Duchess Zheng, tugged at her sleeve and shot a look at her.

She then whispered a little into Old Duchess Zheng’s ear.

The old woman stiffened for a bit. Her expression turned a little troubled and she turned to Matriarch He with some embarrassment. She then looked again at the bright-eyed Chu Lian standing behind Matriarch He.

“Old Sister, I have a request…”

The slight smile on Matriarch He’s face disappeared and she stated sternly, “Although we’re not sisters by blood, our friendship is no less closer than any real sisters! What is there that you can’t speak of in front of me?”

After hearing such a generous reassurance from Matriarch He, Old Duchess Zheng finally set down her pride to plead, “Could you let Honoured Lady Jinyi stay in the Zheng Estate for a few more days? Old Sister, you know that my Duke has such a picky appetite. I’m afraid that he won’t want to eat anything again after waking up…”

Old Duchess Zheng knew that her request was a little too much. Chu Lian wasn’t married to House Zheng and she didn’t have any close connections with House Zheng either. Furthermore, she was already married to someone else. It would be very improper for her to stay at the Zheng Estate.

Also, this request did make it seem like the old duchess was treating Chu Lian like a mere cook. Even if Chu Lian didn’t hold a ranked noble title like she did now, this was a rather degrading request.

If this matter didn’t concern Old Duke Zheng’s health, Matriarch He would have thrown a temper at her old sister.

When she heard this request, Chu Lian’s brows furrowed together. She really wanted to reject it outright, but this was Old Duchess Zheng and Matriarch He’s conversation. It wasn’t her place to speak here, let alone interrupt.