My younger sister insisted on marrying me and made me the Marquis' wife.

Chapter 589 Must Cry
The more anxious I get, the less I can think clearly, and sweat starts to pour from my forehead.

Ru Hua helped her out: "This little girl isn't someone who serves by your side. She probably came to invite someone on orders. She's clumsy and it's hard to explain."

Ninghong understood now and quickly shifted the blame to someone else, saying, "Replying to the old lady, this servant was instructed by Sister Shihong, who serves the eldest young lady, to come and ask the Lady of Dingbei Marquis to stop the seventh young lady of Dingbei Marquis's mansion."

The implication was that she couldn't really explain it clearly.

Madam Gu stood up and said, "Since it was sent by your eldest daughter, it must be something. Let's go and see. If Baozhu has caused trouble and disturbed your sister's happy day, I hope you won't hold it against her for my sake."

Old Madam You had no choice but to get up and say, "Then let's go and see what terrible trouble Baozhu has gotten into that has frightened the head maid so much."

The others also got up to go and see.

Madam You frowned, glared at Ning Hong with displeasure, and whispered a few words to the maid beside her. The maid hurriedly went out to investigate for a while and then returned to quietly report to Madam You.

Madam You stopped Old Madam You and said with a forced smile, "The old women outside said that the eldest young lady and Miss Gu Qi are at the Qin House, accompanied by the children of the Song family. They are all children and often play together. It is common for them to quarrel over some trivial matters."

We've all been young once, don't we know? Today is an auspicious day for our ancestors, why don't you, daughter-in-law, go and visit them?"

Madam You said, "Then I have to go and see. Our own children are used to being roughed up and thrown around, but the Marquis of Dingbei's family only has one girl, and her name is Baozhu. She can't be allowed to suffer the slightest grievance. Besides, who told the eldest maid to be so impatient and send someone to deliver this message? Anyone who hears it will be shocked."

Madam Gu said, "Hearing you say that, I feel much more at ease. Although I know that nothing will go wrong at home, how can parents not go and check on things? If the child really causes trouble, we'll have to rely on our elders to smooth things over."

Madam You laughed and said, "You old man, I know you love your daughter. In my mansion, you can't worry about how much trouble Baozhu can cause. She's just a little kid who hasn't experienced anything. She gets scared by the slightest thing, and this isn't the first time she's caused such a big commotion."

As they talked, everyone headed towards the music room.

Ninghong led the way timidly, her heart pounding with anxiety.

If the task assigned by the master is not accomplished, how should one explain it?

Now that so many people have been brought to the music studio, how will you cover up the lie when the truth comes out and you're confronted?

She hoped the road would be as long as possible, but even the longest road will eventually reach its end.

We finally arrived at the music room.

No music came from the music room; instead, there were screams, the sound of breaking utensils, and shouts...

"What's wrong?" Old Madam You asked, her heart leaping into her throat. "Quickly, quickly, help me inside to see."

Before he could finish speaking, a round stool made of nanmu wood flew out and almost hit him squarely in the face.

"Stop! Stop! Stop right now!"

Ru Hua hurriedly told the old woman who was following her to call everyone inside to stop.

The room immediately erupted in noise: "Why has the Ancestor come?"

"Why has Madam You come?"

Gu Baozhu's voice was the loudest: "Why is my mother here? You Da, what's going on?"

After taking off her bag, Old Madam You, leaning on her cane, was helped inside by Ru Hua and Madam You Da. Old Madam Gu and Qin Yuan followed closely behind, and the others also rushed in.

The scene was one of utter chaos. The once elegant music room looked as if it had been swept away by a whirlwind. Apart from the shelf holding the guqin, everything else was in disarray. Gu Baozhu and the Third Young Master You stood in the center, looking rather disheveled, but both of them had their fists clenched and were still in a fighting stance, as if they were about to start fighting again at any moment.

"Gu Baozhu, you're here as a guest, why are you fighting with the host?"

Madam Gu shouted angrily.

Gu Baozhu hurriedly withdrew her fist, frantically lowered the skirt tucked into her waistband, and straightened up.

Qin Yuan quickly grabbed Old Madam Gu and said with a smile, "Mother, that's wonderful! It's just a martial arts competition. I thought Baozhu had gotten into some serious trouble."

Madam Gu's anger immediately subsided considerably.

The two looked at Gu Baozhu, and although they didn't speak again because their host was there, their eyes were full of expectation: "You didn't lose, did you?"

Gu Baozhu proudly raised her chin.

Seeing her smug expression, like a cockfighting champion, Qin Yuan couldn't help but smile.

Just as Madam Gu was about to speak, she heard Madam You exclaim in surprise, "Sanlang, why is your face swollen?"

Young Master Gu quickly turned his head to avoid Madam You's hand and took a few steps back, saying, "Mother, it's nothing. Miss Gu and I were just sparring. It's just some minor injuries."

Madam You was heartbroken and wanted to examine him closely. Old Madam You exclaimed again, "Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

Following Madam You's gaze, everyone noticed a group of people hiding behind the zither stand, mostly obscured by the torn curtains inside the room.

Seeing that he couldn't avoid it, the prince's pale, sickly face showed a hint of embarrassment, but he still came out from his hiding place.

His official hat was askew, and his black robes were smeared with wall dust, but he still maintained his composure, extending his hand slightly and saying, "Madam, there's no need for such formality. Ladies, there's no need for such formality either."

Madam Gu hurriedly asked, "Your Highness, is this... has Your Highness been injured?"

The Crown Prince's voice was a bit more urgent than usual: "Wei Zeng, you've come at the right time. Sanlang and Baozhu are fighting fiercely, neither of them willing to give in, and we almost got caught in the crossfire."

Madam Gu immediately said, "How did this child end up fighting with the Third Son of the You family?"

The crown prince chuckled dryly a few times.

Then, one by one, the Ninth Princess and the others came out from behind the shelf.

Everyone:...

The Crown Prince smiled and said, "I brought my Ninth Sister to wish the Old Madam a happy birthday. I didn't want to disturb anyone, but I didn't expect to still do so."

Madam You smiled and said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince and the Ninth Princess are too kind to visit my humble abode. I am truly honored."

The Ninth Princess hurriedly stepped forward, "It's the old lady's birthday, and the Empress Dowager will also be there. There's no need for such formalities, old lady."

With everyone showering him with compliments, no one asked about the fight anymore.

Miss You quietly took Gu Baozhu's hand and said, "I really didn't expect you to be able to fight my third brother to a draw. I think we should end today's competition here, shall we?"

Gu Baozhu glanced at Young Master You standing to the side and said unhappily, "Young Master You, you said that we could fight to a draw, but I don't agree. Clearly, you would be beaten to tears in less than ten moves."