The main courtyard of the Qinghe Prince's Mansion.
The old princess was wearing a long purple dress, embroidered with auspicious patterns, and the folds on her smiling face were piled up, giving her a more loving look.
Those who can sit here are all ancestors with noble status, who can talk to the old princess on an equal footing.
One of the old women was wearing a light pink and snow-green dress, embroidered with patterns of cranes and cypresses. Among the blue, purple, and lilac dresses, a bright color stood out.
She turned out to be the old lady who gave Wen Yao the bracelet. She had a dignified and solemn look on her face. She was sitting at the top of the table. She was unsmiling and not at all amiable and lively like she was with Wen Yao.
"My nephew and daughter-in-law, the clothes you are wearing today are indeed outstanding. They are new in style and have unique patterns. The embroidery is good, but the material is not satisfactory. Is the palace missing your good material?
I still have a few pieces of Yangzhou tribute satin newly sent from the palace in my warehouse, which I can give to you."
The old princess said, the nephew-in-law she was talking about was the old woman, the old princess of Prince Jing's Mansion, her surname was Xue, her maiden name was Yuxiu, but no one knew her, so they all called her Princess Xue.
The Xue family guarded the northeastern border of the imperial court and granted the title of Xue Guogong. Together with Liang Guogong, they guarded the imperial court's borders in the east and west. They were both families of military generals with great military exploits.
Princess Xue said: "The colors of the satins in the palace are not good-looking, but I like this one. Thank you for your kindness, Auntie Huang, but I also want the satin. I will ask my... junior to see if I can make it later."
Come out with new patterns of skirts."
Everyone was smart. They heard the clues and asked: "Which junior is this junior to the princess? Have we seen it before?"
Princess Xue said with a smile on her face: "No, but I will introduce it to you soon. She is a very smart girl."
Princess Qinghe became a little unhappy and asked, "Isn't she the prince's wife? I wonder which young lady is so lucky to marry into Prince Jing's palace?"
Of course, Princess Xue won't say anything. Her status has not yet been determined, and it is not good for Yaoyao. These women can say anything and they cannot let Yaoyao get hurt.
He waved his hands and said: "It's not decided yet, but we really have something in mind. I'll treat you to a wedding banquet."
Everyone has different expressions, someone has chosen.
Princess Qinghe said: "That's good, but I would like to remind you that I heard that the Crown Prince was having a passionate fight with a merchant girl. From a family like ours, the merchant is humble, but she is definitely not worthy of us.
Nephew and daughter-in-law, when you go back, tell me about the prince. He wants to be dirty and smelly. Those untouchables are very good at seducing people!"
Princess Xue was not happy to hear this: "I don't agree with this. It's not like the merchants are heinous and they are making money innocently, so why should they discriminate against others?
Without merchants, it would be impossible to live this life. It is not a big deal for anyone who cannot buy rice, oil and clothes every day.
When it comes to identity, with our status, we don’t care about it anymore. As long as our family background is clean and our children like it, I won’t interfere.”
Princess Qinghe laughed and said, "Nephews and daughters-in-law have to pay attention to it. Marriage is not a matter of two people, but two families. The merchant family only cares about profit and will do anything for profit. How can they be worthy of being related to our royal relatives?
For a reason?
The entire royal family was tainted by the smell of copper from the merchants, and I thought the emperor would not agree.
On the contrary, she is the niece of my eldest daughter-in-law. Her family background is neither high nor low. She is an official niece. She is gentle and virtuous. You have seen her just now. I think she is a good match for the prince."
Princess Xue was an uncompromising boss. If Princess Qinghe hadn't been with her for a lifetime, she would have scolded her to death. Listening to her talk getting more and more energetic, she lost her patience and said: "Old aunt, if you think it's okay,
, please let your grandson marry him back. Anyway, you have so many grandsons, do you still need to find them and stuff them into my house?
Rui'er is the only one in my family. My principle in choosing my granddaughter-in-law is not to look at family background, but only character. My Xiao Rui likes her, and if she can play with Huahua, I will be satisfied."
Yuan Rui likes her, and her grandson is happy. If he can get along well with Yuanhua, there will be no conflicts. This sister-in-law is not something ordinary people can handle.
Prince Jing's palace does not worry about the issue of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law. Princess Jing is a gentle and generous person, but this eldest sister-in-law is really difficult to get and marry. Maybe she has the intention of always relying on her mother's family, so she gets along well with Yuanhua.
Only then will the family be harmonious.
Only if Yuanhua can accept it can he enter the door, so the eldest lady asked Qiu Qingying to contact Yuanhua in order to capture Yuanhua.
As a result, Yuanhua looked down on her, and Qiu Qingying became embarrassed.
Princess Xue meant this again, Princess Qinghe had nothing to say, and everyone changed the topic and started talking about other things.
…
Wen Yao didn't know anything about the elders here, and the chat with Gao Chuwei was very speculative. The main reason was that Wen Yao had been out and seen countless sights, something that no boudoir woman of this era had. Gao Chuwei liked the various things she told.
scenery and customs of various places.
"Wen Yao, to be honest, I envy you. You have traveled to so many places and read so many literati's travel treasures. I also want to go out for fun, but I dare not go out."
Gao Chuwei looked gloomy. His noble status was also a cage. Girls like them were just canaries in the cage. They could only marry in the future to bring benefits to the family.
Wen Yao smiled and said: "County Master, you have a title and a salary, do you still need to look at people's faces? If you want to go out and play, go and play. It's not a big deal, so why don't you dare?"
It’s just that you care too much about worldly opinions. Think about it, you don’t dare to go out now. When you get married in the future, it will be a new life, a new family, having children, being filial to your parents-in-law, serving your husband, and having to fight with concubines.
, and there’s no chance.”
Gao Chuwei's eyes lit up, yes, if you really decide to get married and get married, it will be like this for the rest of your life.
"Thank you, Wen Yao. Listening to you is better than ten years of reading. I will think about it carefully."
Wen Yao said: "You really need to be careful. Don't take risks just because of what I say. Going out looks fun, but the hardship and danger involved cannot be ignored. You enjoy the scenery, but you also have to go through hardships."
Gao Chu nodded slightly: "I know, you sound like an old scholar when you talk."
The two were chatting and laughing lively, and several ladies came towards them, including Qiu Qingying and Xu Jiaoru. They all came towards Wen Yao with fake smiles on their faces.
Her gentle smile became more enthusiastic, and enemies felt extra affectionate when they met, and it was fun again.
"Oh, isn't this Miss Xu? It's been great lately. I have a new batch of southern fragrant dew in my shop. It has an elegant and long-lasting taste. Do you want to leave a few bottles for Miss Xu?"
Gao Chuwei took a breath, he was so gentle and gentle, and it was so cruel to slap someone in the face.
Who doesn't know that Xu Jiaoru was splashed with feces and water, and it smelled terrible? Even though she was washed clean, he still couldn't help but think of it when he saw her, and felt that she was still smelly and dirty mentally.
Xu Jiaoru's face became twisted and ferocious, and she was so angry that she wanted to hit her. Wen Yao looked at her with a half-smile but not a smile. If she dared to strike first, she would return it with her own hand. She still remembered the time when the prince Hou of Jiangxia smashed the door of her house.
Still sitting.
If it weren't for Yuanhua, the Wen family would have to swallow this grievance.
Xu Jiaoru did not take action in the end, "Who doesn't know that your brother did the good deeds? Wen Yao, you'd better pray that I don't catch him!"
Wen Yao's face was expressionless: "Catch the thief, the dirty person, the double. Where is the evidence? You said he was my brother without any evidence. Miss Xu is really overbearing!"
Is the Ministry of Punishment run by your family, or is the imperial court run by your family?
I heard that Jiang Xiahou is still unable to issue a reward order. You are really rich. I wonder when you will pay me back the compensation you owe my family? The IOU is still in my hand. Isn’t it possible that Miss Xu will not pay back the debt and become a deadbeat?
Bar?
No, no, really no?"
Wen Yao's expression was exaggerated, and Xu Jiaoru was so angry that she almost vomited blood, but it turned out that it was all true and she could not refute it.
Qiu Qingying couldn't stand it anymore and said over tea: "Miss Wen, you are so aggressive and scary. Miss Xu didn't even say a word. You are waiting for her with ten words. We are all people with status.
It’s not pretty when a shrew curses in the street.”
This means Wen Yao is like a shrew.
Wen Yao smiled sarcastically and turned her face over. If she hadn't beaten her, Qiu Qingying would have thought that they were her parents and were spoiling her. She wanted to teach Miss Qiu how dangerous the world was. Wen Yao didn't mind teaching her for free.
She is a human being.
"Miss Qiu, I hear what you mean. When people scold me, I just listen and endure it. Is that the way a serious lady should behave?"
"I'm sorry, you want to be that turtle bastard, but I don't want to be related to you yet. You think I'm cruel, so no one invited you here. If you're really a coward, just shrink back into your shell and show your head.
!”
"Pfft!"
Gao Chuwei couldn't help but laugh. Wen Yao's curses were so vicious that even ten of these ladies wouldn't be enough to watch.
Qiu Qingying was even more ashamed and angry. She swallowed what she wanted to say. Suddenly her eyes became red and tears fell down: "Miss Wen, I kindly advise you to be kind, why do you scold me?"
"I can't help you. Please be merciful and stop scolding us. Since today is the prince's birthday, it's a big day, so please stop making trouble, okay?"
Wen Yao narrowed her eyes, there must be a monster if something goes wrong.
"Miss Qiu, look, why are you crying? Come, let me wipe your tears. Although they are all water in your head, I listen to you and be a kind person. I don't dislike you.
There is too much water in my head, so I won’t scold you anymore, be good, let’s not cry anymore, the fish in the pond are not short of water.”
"Ha ha……"
There was a burst of laughter from behind. Wen Yao turned around and saw several princes, as well as old acquaintances Yuan Zimo and his brothers. Shen Changfeng was among them. He and Prince Cheng were standing together, and they looked like they had a good relationship.
Yuan Zixuan was slightly uncomfortable. This woman had broken off their engagement with him, but she was still so fierce. He didn't want to admit that he was scared. Wen Yao scolded her fiercely and hit her even more severely. She just wanted to hide if she couldn't offend him.
But Xu Jiaoru refused to let her go. A smile flashed in her eyes and she said, "Isn't this Young Master Yuan Zixuan Yuan? Your ex-fiancée is making a big splash, so you don't care about her either?"