Qian Niang's face turned blue and white, but she was unable to argue. She bit her lip and tears were about to fall.

The second old lady's expression was not very good either. She raised the corner of her mouth and said, "Sister-in-law, your granddaughter is really very sharp-tongued."

When Mrs. Cheng saw this, she hurriedly came out to smooth things over, "Who among us in the Hua family is not a beautiful woman? I haven't seen Qian Niang for many days. She is even more beautiful. I heard that Qian Niang can write with both hands now?"

Qian Niang's face was slightly brighter, with a faint look of pride, and she said a faint "Yes", which was regarded as an answer.

"It is the third younger sister who can educate people, unlike my Qiao Niang who only cares about playing all day long. One day I will let her go to your house and let her learn from Qian Niang."

Qiao Niang stamped her feet and shouted: "Mom." She was not willing to go to Nanfu, and wasn't she pretty good the way she was now? Could it be that she wanted to be as pretentious as Qian Niang?

The third lady suddenly interrupted, "Well, Niang Qian, you have to teach Qiao Niang well. If you learn well, I'll ask your second aunt for a pair of bracelets to wear."

Mrs. Cheng's smile froze, and Qiao Niang said: "If I want to learn, I don't have to go as far as Nanfu to learn. I'll leave my fifth cousin alone."

The third lady's voice was shrill, "Let me tell you, how could the second sister-in-law be willing to give away such a valuable jade bracelet? It turns out that she invited a good gentleman to stay at home." She glanced sideways at Qian Niang, and said in a strange way, "Qian Niang, this is you.

No, why don't you teach your cousin properly? Otherwise, that bracelet will be yours."

In the past, Mrs. Wu asked Mrs. Cheng for that pair of bracelets several times, but every time Mrs. Cheng pretended not to understand. Later, it was too troublesome, so she put it away and stopped wearing it. This time she also thought about such a good jade bracelet.

It was a pity to leave it alone, so I gave it to my dear wife.

Jiao Niang took a look at the third lady. Among all the people in the house, Nanfu was the richest. He could be called the richest man in Licheng. One-third of the business in the city was owned by his family. Unexpectedly, he only focused on a pair of bracelets.

, it’s really a bit funny.

Mrs. Cheng was afraid that she would misunderstand, so she explained: "The third brother and sister were joking about asking sir. I saw that my daughter liked it, so I gave her a gift as a meeting gift."

"That second sibling is such a generous person. Our mother Qian has called you our second aunt for more than ten years, but she has never seen you give her such nice things. After all, she is from the capital, not as good as those from small places like us."

Mrs. Cheng was dumbfounded by what she said, and Mrs. Murong raised her beautiful eyebrows, "Hey, Sister-in-law, your words sound a bit presumptuous. Although you are from the country, you can be considered half a city citizen now because you marry a chicken and follow the chicken.

, why do you keep saying that you are from a small place? Third brother’s family is extremely wealthy, but he still can’t support you?”

The third lady blushed and glanced at her. Murong didn't care at all and just smiled and said: "By the way, did the third sister-in-law give any gifts to the fifth niece and nephew? They must be extremely expensive, otherwise how could they be worthy of her?

What’s the name of your richest wife?”

The third lady didn't prepare anything at all, so she could only say: "I went out in a hurry today, I will have someone deliver it to me someday."

Even though Nanfu is rich, the third lady is a miser and is very stingy. I don’t know how long this “day” will come.

She thought this incident would be dealt with perfunctorily, but Hua Junbo glanced at her head and said, "The golden walking wave on Third Aunt's head is quite good."

Murong pursed her lips and smiled, and looked at Cheng, who was also having fun. The third lady was upset, and casually tore off the sway and asked the maid to take it and give it to the concubine.

Jiao Niang didn't dare to accept it, as if she was forcing someone to do so. The old lady said, "Take it, it's your third aunt's wish." Jiao Niang then took it and leaned over to say thanks.

She secretly clicked her tongue, it seemed that life in Licheng could not be peaceful either.

The three old ladies and sisters-in-law were talking, from the capital to Licheng, and couldn't avoid the things about the mansion and the back house. Qiao Niang saw that Jiao Niang was bored, so she quietly took her to the flower pavilion outside.

"Don't be like Qian Niang. She is just like that. She thinks she is superior to others. She doesn't even look down on us sisters and brothers. She thinks she can really enter the palace and become the empress. I see how she will cry when she comes back after losing the election."

Qiao Niang fell in love with Jiao Niang when she saw her. Ever since her sister got married, she was the only one in the family with no one to talk to. Now that Jiao Niang is here, she has a playmate.

The two of them were shoulder to shoulder, intimate.

"Is she going to enter the palace?" Jiao Niang asked in surprise with her eyes widened.

"Yes, I have been planning for this third aunt for several years, just for this autumn's draft. Otherwise, how could she train Qianniang so carefully?"

Daqin has a draft every three years. All unmarried official women over the age of 15 must participate in the election. However, generally those who do not want their daughters to be selected can just put their names aside if they give some benefits to the selected officials during the primary election.

Down.

Jiao Niang is also going to run for election this year, but she is not in a hurry because her father will not let her enter the palace.

"But even if you enter the palace, you may not be favored. Even if you are favored, how long can you be favored? In the palace now, among the empress, Concubine Yi, Concubine Xian, Liu Zhaoyi, and the other Yingying Yanyan in the palace, which one is easier to deal with.

One mistake may even cost you your life, and it will also affect the family." Jiao Niang expressed her feelings, not to mention the palace, even the small Prince Rui's palace, in order to compete for favor, all the agencies are exhausted.

Qiao Niang didn't think so much, she looked at Jiao Niang in surprise, her eyes were bright, "Aunt Three should really listen to these words. You understand the truth, but she doesn't understand."

"Then cousin Qian is also willing?"

"Why is she unwilling?" Qiao Niang looked around and whispered: "Let me tell you, she is so high-spirited that ordinary men can't get into her eyes. She thinks that her talent, virtue and appearance are rare in the world. Queen

, Concubine Yi is already old. When she enters the palace, she will definitely be favored with her talent and beauty."

Qiao Niang continued: "Fifth cousin, you may not know that in our family, except for the fourth house, which has been depopulated, our first house and the third house are the homes of officials. Although the second house is rich, in the end, it is just a businessman.

Among scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, businessmen have the lowest status. Qian Niang was able to run for the election this time because her third uncle took money to take up a false position as a foreign minister. The second old lady has been suppressed by us old ladies all her life, and it is not because of this. Moreover, your family

My cousin married into Prince Rui’s Mansion, and my eldest sister married the Crown Prince of Xiangyang, which made the old lady even more embarrassed."

Jiao Niang understood in her heart, "So the second wife wants to find a concubine to regain her breath?"

Qiao Niang nodded, "But Qian Niang is too confident. Not to mention that there are so many beauties in the world, even you can't compare to her." She giggled again, "You haven't noticed how jealous she is when she sees you.

Normally, she always feels that her appearance is the best in the Hua family, but today, with you here, you will outshine her."

It turns out that the hostility towards her is because of this. Do you think she will go to the talent show like her to steal her limelight?
Chapter completed!