Luo Miaoke took a deep look at Ye Qinglan and then lowered her head again.
Ye Qinglan was looked at inexplicably. She and Luo Miaoke only met once, and they didn't even say a word. What was going on with Luo Miaoke's look just now? Could it be that he had heard some rumors...
Along the way, Ye Qinglan was a little careless. Cui Wan was talking to her, but seeing that she was always absent-minded, she couldn't help but ask: "What are you thinking so absorbed in?"
Ye Qinglan composed herself and responded with a smile: "I was thinking that the bride is dignified and beautiful, and Brother Cui is really lucky."
Cui Wan smiled and said nothing. No one knew Cui Yu's thoughts better than her. Cui Yu rejected this marriage from the bottom of his heart. Although he had to obey his parents' instructions and marry Luo Miaoke, he never forgot it in his heart.
Ye Qinglan...
There were twenty tables in total at the wedding banquet, with the male guests in the main hall and the female relatives in the flower hall. It was very lively with familiar people sitting together, chatting and laughing. Ye Qinglan and Ye Qingrou sat at the same table, but Cui Wan had to accompany them.
Mr. He went to greet the guests and simply left Sister Qiao with Ye Qinglan.
Ye Qingfu didn't have the patience to talk to Sister Qiao, so she turned her head to one side and joked with Ye Qingrou in a low voice. However, Ye Qinglan listened patiently to Sister Qiao's words, and fed her herself, and waited until Sister Qiao was full before eating.
The handkerchief wiped the corners of her mouth.
Therefore, it is natural that Sister Qiao likes Ye Qinglan the most.
At the table next door, there was a woman who had been paying attention to Ye Qinglan's every move. When she saw Ye Qinglan feeding Sister Qiao gently and patiently, she couldn't help but nod secretly.
Thirteen or fourteen-year-old girls are the age when they love beauty. Most girls at this age are impatient. There are very few people who are as gentle, calm and patient as Ye Qinglan. She was originally only attracted by Ye Qinglan's appearance and temperament.
She is even more satisfied now. If Yi'er has such a gentle and considerate person to take care of her, she can rest assured...
This woman who has been sizing up Ye Qinglan is none other than Ma, the wife of the Minister of Rites.
Most of the people who can sit at the same table with Ma family are famous ladies like Zheng family. Logically speaking, Xue family should not sit at this table. But Ma family, who has always been arrogant and difficult to deal with, is actually very angry with Xue family today.
He was affectionate and easy-going, and specially invited Mr. Xue to sit at the same table. Mr. Xue's vanity was greatly satisfied, and he sat next to Mr. Ma with a smile on his face.
Those present were all smart people with raised eyebrows. Seeing this posture, they all vaguely guessed the reason. Some people sneered in their hearts, some were disdainful in their hearts, and some watched the fun with cold eyes, but no one was envious.
Who doesn't know that Mr. Ma has a sick little son who relies on various expensive tonics every day to stay alive, and he may die one day. Only a short-sighted Mr. Xue would have the idea of getting married.
Mrs. Zheng also felt unhappy in her heart, but in front of Mrs. Ma, she didn't show any of it. Ye Yuanwei worked in the Ministry of Rites, so naturally he couldn't offend the lady of the minister easily.
Mr. Ma was very satisfied with Ye Qinglan, so he became even more friendly to Mrs. Xue. In front of everyone, he invited Mrs. Xue to visit him. He also added meaningfully: "When the time comes, I will bring Sister Fu and Sister Lan with me."
Come on." Xue agreed without saying a word.
Zheng didn't say anything at that time. After the banquet was over, she was on the carriage back home. But she said to Xue, "Are you really going to take Sister Lan to the Lu Mansion as a guest?" She only mentioned Ye Qinglan but not Ye Qingfu. The implication was clear.
visible.
Mrs.
In other words, I still plan to go.
Mrs. Zheng raised her eyebrows and said calmly: "Logically speaking, I shouldn't get involved in the affairs of the third room. However, before the third uncle left, he specifically asked me to take care of the third room, so I will take the liberty to say more.
Sentence. Sister Lan is thirteen years old this year. It’s not too early to propose marriage at this time. Our Uncle Changyuan Mansion is also a well-known family, and Sister Lan is good-looking. It’s hard to choose a suitable marriage for Sister Lan.
It's difficult. Why are you rushing to get close to Mrs. Ma? Her little son is a potion, and he may live for a few more years. If you marry Sister Lan to such a person, you will be cheating Sister Lan for the rest of your life."
These words were very direct. Mrs. Xue suddenly became a little embarrassed: "Sister-in-law is serious. I just brought Sister Lan as a guest, there is no other meaning."
When it came to this matter, Ms. Xue still had the same reaction, and Ms. Zheng was too lazy to say anything more: "My brothers and sisters have their own opinions, but I am troublesome." If it weren't for the good relationship between Ye Qinglan and Ye Qingning, she would
Probably not even able to say a word.
Sitting aside, Cui Wan's expression changed again and again. After hesitating for a moment, she finally opened her mouth and said: "Third Aunt, I have also heard that the fourth son of Lu Shangshu is frail and sick. All the famous doctors in the capital have gone to see him and they all say that he is alive."
She's only twenty years old. Third aunt, please don't impulsively marry your tenth sister to the Lu family." This is really pushing Ye Qinglan into the fire pit!
Mrs. Xue was already very uncomfortable after being spoken to by Mrs. Zheng. But Mrs. Zheng was the eldest sister-in-law after all and always had a dignity, so she did not dare to refute. Cui Wan, a junior, dared to criticize her. She could not swallow this idle talk.
He replied with a smile on his face: "Look at what you said, I am Sister Lan's mother, there is no reason why I should not consider her. You don't need to worry about this little thing!"
Cui Wan's face turned red immediately because of her tender skin.
Zheng's face darkened slightly. Xue's words were a double entendre. On the surface, she was scolding Cui Wan, but in fact, she was telling herself that she wanted to stop herself from interfering in Ye Qinglan's marriage.
It seemed that Mr. Xue was determined to push Ye Qinglan into the fire pit this time.
Mrs. Zheng winked at Cui Wan, and then said slowly: "Wan Niang, your third aunt will definitely make a good marriage for Sister Lan. You don't have to worry about it."
Cui Wan responded respectfully, but there was a burst of unknown anger in her heart.
This Xue family is so cruel. Even if Ye Qinglan is not her biological child, she is still the blood of Sanfang. She actually had such an idea...
That night, after returning to Qinfang Garden, Cui Wan frowned and remained silent.
Ye Yuanwei asked curiously: "What's wrong with you? Today is my second brother's big day, you should be happy. Why are you so angry and silent when you come back? Who provoked you?"
Cui Wan did not hide anything, and learned the conversation on the carriage one by one to Ye Yuanwei: "... Third Aunt did this really too much, how could she do this to Tenth Sister?"
Ye Yuanwei also changed his expression: "This Lu Yi is very famous. Lu Shangshu has spent a lot of effort on him, asking famous doctors everywhere to treat him. He can't even get out of bed and walk around, and he can't get a wife at all. How can the third aunt do this?
The tenth sister is promised to such a person!"
Cui Wan also had an angry look on her face: "My mother tried to persuade her, but she didn't listen at all. I said a few words, and she ridiculed me a lot. Looking at this attitude, she really planned to take Shimei to Shangshu Mansion as a guest.
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Being a guest is fake, but seeing each other is real. If you bring your daughter to someone else's house so rudely, even if the marriage fails in the future, Ye Qinglan will be looked down upon. How can a good family be willing to do so in the future?
Come to propose marriage? Xue's move is really vicious!
The more Cui Wan thought about it, the more uneasy she became: "No, we must not let the tenth sister go to the Shangshu Mansion."
Ye Yuanwei sighed: "Third Aunt has already promised Mrs. Ma. It's not easy to make her break the promise." After all, Mrs. Xue is Ye Qinglan's aunt, and no one can stop her from taking Ye Qinglan out of the house as a guest.
Cui Wan couldn't think of any good ideas for a while and couldn't sleep well all night.
Ye Qinglan knew nothing about this, and she slept soundly and sweetly. When she got up early the next morning to greet Mrs.
It's missing. I'll ask someone from the embroidery shop to come over later to take your measurements and make some new autumn clothes."
...Is the sun rising in the west today?
Ye Qinglan murmured secretly in her heart, and said with a smile: "Thank you mother, but when I was at Zheng Guogong's mansion a few days ago, the sixth sister also made a few new clothes for me when she was making new clothes. There is no need to bother anymore."
Mr. Xue smiled and said, "I don't think there are too many new clothes. Okay, it's settled. You go back to the house first. When the guy from the embroidery shop comes, I'll have someone call you."
Ye Qinglan had no choice but to thank her and leave, but her boss had a question mark in her heart.
Mrs.
Just when Ye Qinglan was puzzled, Chao Yun, the maid next to Cui Wan, came and said with a smiling Fu Yifu: "Miss Ten, the young lady invites you to come over. She said she has something important to tell you.
"
Ye Qinglan responded with a smile, feeling surprised again. Cui Wan didn't say anything yesterday, so why did "important things" come up just one night later?
When she saw Cui Wan, Ye Qinglan was startled by Cui Wan's serious look and couldn't help but joke: "Cousin, what's wrong with you? You must have had a quarrel with your cousin!"
"You are still in the mood to joke with me." Cui Wan glanced at her angrily: "Let me tell you everything and see if you can still laugh!"
Hearing this tone, Ye Qinglan couldn't help but feel a little thump in her heart. She reflexively thought of Xue's unusual reaction. She intuitively felt that what Cui Wan was about to say must be related to Xue...
"The thing is like this." Cui Wan said it again in a deep voice: "...At that time, my mother-in-law even tried to persuade the third aunt, but she didn't listen at all. She insisted on taking you to the Shangshu Mansion as a guest. Can you
You have to think of a countermeasure quickly, you must not go to this Shangshu Mansion!"
Although she was mentally prepared, Ye Qinglan still couldn't help but gasped after hearing Cui Wan's words.