There is Room For the Poor Daughter

Mrs. Li taught Han Xinran a few words and let her leave the main courtyard. As for how she wanted to tell the Han family, she was too lazy to care.

Han Xinran silently returned to the yard, looked at the steward who looked eagerly at him, frowned, and said, "The reason why the Yan family can buy Zhuangzi is because of someone else's relationship and can't help the Han family, you go back and tell your mother, Let her think of other ways."

The steward mama looked disappointed, and sighed, "What can Madam do? As long as the family can find a way, they will not trouble the second girl. Good girl, you will feel sorry for Madam, and think of a way."

Saying that, his eyes lit up.

"By the way, the third and fourth masters of the mansion are working in Jinlingwei, and Jinlingwei is in charge of the case of the Eight Kings' henchmen. They must have a way, or should the girl beg them?"

Han Xinran's face suddenly sank: "Mom, don't say this, I am a sister-in-law, how can I ask my uncle?" Thinking of what Mrs. Li reprimanded her today, she couldn't help but heavier, "I want to I really went to beg the third and fourth brothers, Mammy doesn't want me to stay in Yan's house."

Don't talk about mother-in-law, even if Xianggong finds out, he will be unhappy.

The steward was stunned for a while, and quickly said softly: "Good girl, this old slave never meant it."

Han Xinran's face was cold: "I really can't help you with this matter, go back to your mother quickly."

The steward mama glanced at Han mama, and wanted her to help talk, but unfortunately Han mama didn't look at her at all, so she could only bow helplessly and retreat.

"and many more!"

When the steward's mother was happy, she said, the second girl listened to the lady's words most at home, how could she not help her parents' family.

Han Xinran looked at the steward mama: "If there is no important thing in the future, don't always send someone to the Yan family. I am now the daughter-in-law of the Yan family. Mother tell me."

The steward's mother opened her mouth slightly and looked at Han Xinran with a look of astonishment.

Han Xinran looked away and motioned for Han Momo to send her away.

When the steward was sent away, Han Xinran came back and saw Han Xinran sitting in front of the window frowning. After thinking about it, she stepped forward and comforted: "Miss, don't worry, Madam will definitely understand you."

Han Xinran smiled bitterly: "I hope." After speaking, she paused, "I remember that after the eldest sister got married, my mother never seemed to ask her to do anything for the family, saying that she didn't want to make her embarrassed at her in-law's house, why did you come here? I'm here."

"Just because the big sister is a high-married and I am a low-married?"

Mammy Han didn't expect Han Xinran to come up here, she pondered for a while, and said, "Don't think too much about it, madam, the madam probably doesn't mean it."

Han Xinran frowned and said nothing.

The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and officials from various provinces have begun to deliver tributes to Beijing one after another.

On April 15th, the governor of Yun Province presented several boxes of precious gems and jade to the emperor. Among them, a pair of Chiqiong agate and mandarin duck rings were particularly eye-catching.

Apart from its dazzling colors and delicate textures, the most important thing is its implication.

Agate is regarded as a symbol of happiness and auspiciousness, and it is carved into a mandarin duck ring, which is just suitable for couples who are in love or newlyweds who are engaged.

The moment the emperor saw it, he thought of his nephew and the eldest girl of the Yan family.

Two years ago, when my mother passed away, the eldest girl of the Yan family had already paid her respects to her nephew, but until now the royal family has not given her a public name. No wonder the uncle didn't give him a good face when he went to see his uncle last time.

"This pair of mandarin duck rings will be given to Ye Yang, and let him use it as a betrothal gift."

The emperor asked Eunuch An to send the mandarin duck ring to Xiao Yeyang.

Eunuch An just left on the front foot, and the Queen Mother and the Queen's people all came.

Chiqiong agate and mandarin duck rings have extraordinary meanings. The queen mother likes to be a matchmaker for people these years, and she wants to stay as a reward for finger marriage; the queen wants to stay as a dowry for her only daughter.

Unfortunately, both of them came a step late.

Knowing that the emperor had given something to Xiao Yeyang, the empress dowager frowned. Although the empress was a little regretful, she did not worry too much.

Xiao Yeyang was very happy when he received the Chiqiong Agate and Mandarin Duck Ring. In his mind, the picture of Daohua's fair and slender fingers with a dazzling agate ring appeared in his mind. He couldn't help but murmured, "It must be beautiful."

After finishing the errand that afternoon, Xiao Yeyang went to the palace to thank him for the reward. As soon as he came out of the Qianqing Palace, he was summoned by the Queen Mother to the Cining Palace.

"Brother Yang!"

When Xiao Yeyang stepped into the Cining Palace, he saw Jiang Wanying, and seeing her running towards him full of joy, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but avoid it a bit.

"Don't call me that in the future. It's not good for your reputation."

The smile on Jiang Wanying's face solidified, she bit her lip and looked at Xiao Yeyang pitifully: "But... but Wanying has always called you that since she was a child."

Xiao Yeyang frowned: "The county owner has grown up now and will marry in the future. If your future husband hears about it, he will be unhappy." After speaking, he walked into Cining by mistake. palace.

Seeing the back of Xiao Yeyang who left without hesitation, Jiang Wanying's eyes were filled with water mist, she was silent for a while, her face smiled again, and she followed in with her skirt.

In the hall, not only the queen mother is present, but also the wife of the prince and the second wife of Jiang's mansion.

The queen mother wanted to stay with Xiao Yeyang for dinner, but was rejected by Xiao Yeyang because she had official business.

In this way, the queen mother didn't bother to greet each other, and asked straight to the point: "I heard that the emperor gave you a pair of Chiqiong agate and mandarin duck rings today?"

Xiao Yeyang: "Yes."

The queen mother glanced at Jiang Wanying who came in, and smiled: "Since it is a pair, you must not be able to wear it, why don't you give one to Wanying?"

Xiao Yeyang's brows twitched directly: "The imperial grandmother atonement, the ring Yeyang is to be left to his future wife, not suitable for the county owner."

Hearing Xiao Yeyang's sonorous refusal, Jiang Wanying shook her body: "Brother Yang, you and I grew up together as childhood sweethearts, so you will be"

Xiao Yeyang interrupted Jiang Wanying's words with a look of disapproval: "County Lord, in front of the emperor's grandmother, please respect yourself. When did I become childhood sweethearts with you?"

"Xiao Yeyang, don't go too far!"

Mrs. Jiang looked at Xiao Yeyang with a livid face. At the last palace banquet, Xiao Yeyang shamed her daughter in public, and this time she didn't show any face to her daughter.

The queen mother's face was also very ugly.

Xiao Yeyang ignored it, clasped his fists and saluted: "Grandmother, if it's all right, then Yeyang will retire first."

The queen mother looked at Xiao Yeyang lightly, and said meaningfully: "Yeyang, do you really want the title of Prince Ping's mansion?"

Xiao Yeyang didn't change his face: "The palace belongs to the father, who he wants to leave the title to Yeyang dare not say anything."

The queen mother sneered at the corner of her mouth: "Young people, they all have a common problem, that is, they are too young and vigorous. When they get old, they will know what regret is."

Xiao Yeyang lowered his head and did not speak.

Seeing him like this, the queen mother waved her hand indifferently, indicating that he could retire.

Xiao Yeyang said directly: "Yeyang retire!"

When the people left the palace, the queen mother looked at Jiang Wanying, who had tears in her eyes, and said coldly: "Don't worry about a man who doesn't like you, your tears will not arouse the slightest pity from him, on the contrary, he will find you troublesome. Disgusting."

Said, looking at Mrs. Jiang Er.

"Wanying is not too young, so it's good to give her a good look. My daughter of the Jiang family, some people want it."

After Xiao Yeyang left the palace, he let out a turbid breath to dispel the unpleasantness in the Cining Palace. Just as he was about to leave on horseback, he saw the steward of the Guo family coming.

"Little Prince"

As soon as Guanshi Guo opened his mouth, Xiao Yeyang interrupted him: "Don't call me little prince in the future, call me Lord Xiao."

The little prince was given by Prince Ping, and Master Xiao earned it back with his blood and sweat.

Steward Guo immediately changed his words: "Master Xiao, Grandpa Guo got a jar of good wine today, and I want to invite you to the residence for two drinks."

Xiao Yeyang thought that after returning to Beijing, he had only entered the gate of Dingguo Gongfu once, so he nodded in agreement.

After arriving at Dingguo Gongfu, Xiao Yeyang thought he was just having dinner with his grandfather in the front yard, but he was led to the backyard by the steward.

In the living room of the backyard, Ding Guogong and Mrs. Guo were already waiting there. Next, Guo Xueming was sitting.

Seeing this, Xiao Yeyang frowned invisibly.

After the ceremony, Ding Guogong asked Xiao Yeyang about everything after returning to Beijing, and his words were quite concerned.

Under Ding Guogong's loving eyes, Xiao Yeyang's face gradually softened. Mrs. Guo tried to interject several times, but Guo Xueming stopped him.

After Ding Guogong learned about Xiao Yeyang's necessities, he ordered the servants to serve the dishes.

Halfway through the meal, Mrs. Guo couldn't help it, and asked with a smile, "Ye Yang, I heard that the emperor gave you a pair of agate rings today?"

The smile on Xiao Yeyang's face faded instantly, he glanced at Duke Ding, and seeing that he was also looking at himself, he nodded: "Well."

Mrs. Guo immediately smiled and said, "The agate ring given by the emperor must be first-class, Ye Yang, my aunt is cheeky today and wants to ask you for an agate ring, I'll tell you what, your cousin. Xue Ming has grown so big that he doesn't even have a decent ring yet."

Xiao Yeyang did not respond immediately, but looked at Duke Dingguo, and seeing that he had no objection, he immediately understood the reason why his grandfather called him here.

"Grandfather and aunt, I'm sorry, the agate ring is what I want to leave to my future wife, so I can't give it to my cousin Xueming."

Mrs. Guo's face suddenly turned ugly, and now it has spread in the palace that the emperor rewarded Xiao Yeyang with a pair of red and yellow agate and mandarin duck rings, which were clearly used as a betrothal gift. I wanted to take the opportunity to show that the Guo family wanted to marry him, but this person refused directly!

Guo Xueming on the side bit his lip, blushed and lowered his head.

The smile on Duke Ding's face also froze, but it quickly recovered: "Since you have other uses, then forget it, come and have a few drinks with grandfather."

Mrs. Guo, who was rejected directly on the spot, was a little bit embarrassed, said a word to Duke Dingguo, and hurried away with Guo Xueming.

After the mother and daughter left, Duke Ding looked at Xiao Yeyang, thought about it, and asked, "Yeyang, what do you think of your cousin Xueming?"

Xiao Yeyang looked at Duke Dingguo and said seriously, "Grandfather, I have a sweetheart."

Ding Guogong was silent for a while: "Is it the eldest daughter of the newly appointed household servant?"

Xiao Yeyang nodded.

Dingguo Gong: "Ye Yang, your grandfather didn't want to interfere in your marriage, but you can think about it. The foundation of the Yan family is weak, and your marriage to the Yan family's daughter will not help you in your future career. On the contrary, The Yan family still needs your help."

"Especially, your father, the king, also upheld the Ma family. Now Xiao Yechen is someone who can compete with you for the title of the palace. The Ma family has developed quite well over the years, and Xiao Yechen has married the heir of the Duke Wei family. Girl, if you don't have a competent Yue family to help you, I'm afraid you won't be able to compete with him."

Xiao Yeyang smiled: "Thank you for my grandfather's concern. I will fight for everything I want. It is naturally good that the Yue family can help. If not, I will not force it. The eldest lady of the Yan family is what I really want to ask for. The person you marry has nothing to do with status."

Ding Guogong sighed, did not say more, was silent for a while, and then asked: "Does your mother know about this?"

Xiao Yeyang nodded: "I know."

Hearing this, Ding Guogong didn't say much at all, and only greeted Xiao Yeyang to drink and eat.

By the time Xiao Yeyang came out of Dingguo Gongfu, it was already on the branches.

Xiao Yeyang took out the Chiqiong Agate and Mandarin Duck Rings from his arms and looked at it, knowing that this time was not a good time to find Daohua, but he still went to Yan's Mansion by ghosts and spirits.

Outside the Yan residence, Defu and Deshou looked at each other in dismay, watching their master staring at the walls of Yan's courtyard in a daze.

Defu murmured in a low voice, "Could it be that the master wants to climb over the courtyard wall?"

Deshou's eyes widened: "That's not possible, the master wouldn't do such a rude thing."

Defu said "hehe" in his heart, and when he met Miss Yan, all the master's morals could be thrown aside first.

Deshou listened to the sound of the watch in the distance: "It's about to arrive at Hai Shi (21:00), this girl should have already slept, the master climbs the wall and can't see anyone, otherwise, you go. Tell the master, let's go back first, and come back tomorrow."

Defu squinted at Shou: "Why don't you say it."

While the two were talking, they saw Xiao Yeyang suddenly throw a chicken leg against the wall, and then leaned against the wall in a daze.

At the same time, Daohuaxuan.

Daohua had just finished washing up and was about to dry her hair before going to bed. Who knows, she suddenly heard a dog barking in the yard. She walked out of the house and saw that Bi Shi was coaxing Xiao Yi.

"What's wrong?"

With fine sweat on Bi Shi's forehead, he shook his head and said, "Little One was fine before, but just now she suddenly jumped and screamed again. No matter how you comforted her, she couldn't comfort her."

Daohua walked over and patted the dog Xiaoyi's head: "Stop at night, don't disturb others to sleep."

Dog Xiaoyi bit the hem of Daohua's skirt and dragged her out.

Daohua Nahan: "What is Xiaoyi doing?"

Bi Shi was not sure: "Does it want to take the girl somewhere?"

"Where are you taking me?" Daohua was curious and followed Gou Xiaoyi out of the yard.

Soon, Gou Xiaoyi brought Daohua to the courtyard wall in the back street.

"Wang, wang, wang!"

Outside the courtyard wall, Xiao Yeyang, who was not sure whether his approach would work or not, heard the barking of the dog, his eyes flashed with ecstasy, and immediately, he jumped up on the wall.

Seeing the sudden Xiao Yeyang, Daohua's eyes widened and her mouth opened slightly.