There is Room For the Poor Daughter

Yan House.

As soon as Daohua came back from Nancheng, she heard that Mrs. Han was here.

Thinking that the person who came was the sister-in-law's mother, Daohua went back to the room to wash and tidy up before going to the old lady's yard to meet the guest.

It was only after entering the old lady's house that she found that not only Mrs. Han was here, but also another lady.

Seeing Daohua, Mrs. Li smiled and said, "Come and see you Aunt Han and Aunt Fang."

Daohua smiled and saluted.

Mrs. Han smiled and said, "This is Yiyi, she really looks beautiful."

Daohua frowned invisibly, her words were compliments, but now there are rumors about her and Xiao Yeyang in the capital, most of them say that she is seductive and seductive. It sounds a little uncomfortable.

Next, the Mrs. Fang made Daohua even more unpleasant.

Mrs. Fang didn't say anything inappropriate, but she scrutinized Daohua from head to toe unscrupulously. After reading it, she shook her head slightly.

Both of them are used to doing scene kung fu. Except for the person involved, Dao Hua, who was keenly unhappy, no one else noticed. Under Han Xinran's intentional drive, everyone in the room was talking and laughing.

Afterwards, Daohua noticed that Mrs. Fang looked at her with critical eyes several times, and she was so annoyed that she endured the discomfort and sat with her for a while, and then made an excuse to leave.

Han Xinran saw it, looked at Mrs. Han and Mrs. Fang, spoke to Mrs. Li, and left together.

After leaving the house, Han Xinran said with a smile, "Big sister, your elder brother got some good tea. Would you like to try it in my house?"

Daohua is not easy to refuse, thinking that there is nothing else to do now, she nodded in agreement.

When the two passed the garden, they saw Yan Wenxiu and Fang Hao sitting in the pavilion chatting.

Han Xinran immediately smiled and said, "It's your eldest brother and my cousin Fang Hao. They came back so early today, let's go, let's go over and see what they're talking about." After speaking, he took Daohua and walked over.

Fang Hao was Han Xinran's cousin. Daohua couldn't avoid seeing him, so he followed Han Xinran to the pavilion.

After entering the pavilion, Daohua first said hello to Yan Wenxiu, and then she said to Fang Haofu, "Master Fang."

Fang Hao immediately returned the salute: "Big sister Yan."

Han Xinran smiled and pulled Daohua to sit down: "The eldest sister is too outlandish, everyone is relatives, what are you calling a son or a son, you can also call me cousin."

Daohua glanced at her eldest brother and saw him sitting aside with a smile, thinking of the Mrs. Fang in her grandmother's house, she had some kind of guess in her heart, and she became annoyed for no reason.

"Why is Big Brother and Young Master Fang together?"

Hearing that Daohua didn't change his words, Fang Hao's eyes flashed, and the smile on Han Xinran's face was also a little stagnant.

Yan Wenxiu said with a smile, "Now my cousin Fang and I are both employed in the Hanlin Academy." Because of his wife's relationship, they have been in contact with each other a lot in the past two years.

Han Xinran took over: "Cousin Fang brought my aunt to the capital some time ago. I just finished my family affairs. Today my mother brought her to visit our house."

Fang Hao looked at Daohua, then smiled at Yan Wenxiu and said, "I'll have to bother you more in the future."

Yan Wenxiu smiled and said, "Everyone is relatives, so it's reasonable to move around more." Fang Hao has a lot of knowledge and knowledge.

After that, Han Xinran kept leading Dao Huaduo to talk to Fang Hao, but Daohua just responded politely.

The eldest sister-in-law's purpose was too obvious. Seeing that her eldest brother didn't stop her, Daohua felt a little more irritable, but she didn't blame him. Only her grandmother and father and mother knew about her and Xiao Yeyang's affairs.

Now that she is caught in gossip, it is understandable that he is anxious about his life-long affairs.

It's understandable, but I don't agree. Should I tell her in advance about this kind of thing?

Also, looking at the appearance of the grandmother and mother just now, it is estimated that they do not know.

Fang Hao saw that Daohua was very unfriendly to him, and asked with a smile, "Big sister Yan doesn't remember me?"

Daohua looked at him: "I remember, besides my sister-in-law's cousin, you are also the fifth uncle of my cousin Zixuan's mother-in-law."

Fang Hao smiled: "Sister Yan may have known me because of relatives, but I met Sister Yan when there was a plague in Jiguang a few years ago."

Hearing this, Yan Wenxiu and Han Xinran looked over together.

Fang Hao continued to laugh and said, "At that time, I was also doing disaster relief in Jiguang. Because of my relationship with Governor Guo, I knew that Sister Yan took a risk and entered the city to save her brother. I remember when I heard about it, I especially admire the courage of Big Sister Yan."

Daohua was stunned for a moment, and then smiled lightly: "It was many years ago, I don't even remember it." After speaking, she stood up and said, "Brother, sister-in-law, I still have something to do, so I won't delay you entertaining guests. ,I go first."

Seeing Daohua leave, Han Xinran glanced at Fang Hao and quickly followed.

"Big sister!"

Leaving the garden, Daohua stopped and looked at Han Xinran who stopped her.

Seeing that Daohua's expression was not quite right, Han Xinran thought that she was always smart and should have guessed her purpose, so she asked, "Big sister, what do you think of my cousin?"

Daohua frowned, her voice a little cold: "Sister-in-law, have you told your mother about this?"

Han Xinran shook her head: "Today my mother and Aunt Fang are in a hurry. I haven't said it yet."

Daohua breathed a sigh of relief, and her tone was a little rushed: "Sister-in-law, I know you are kind, but a lot of good intentions will do bad things. For my marriage, you don't know what to say to my mother, what do you think she will think? No mother-in-law would think so. I like my daughter-in-law to interfere in her daughter's marriage without authorization."

Han Xinran was stunned for a moment, not expecting such a big reaction from Daohua, and felt a little uncomfortable: "I didn't want to make decisions on my own, I'm just letting you guys meet today. Before that, I also asked your elder brother, your elder brother. No objection."

"Fang Hao is my cousin, he knows his roots, his family background, and his character."

Daohua really didn't want to hear this, so she raised her hand and interrupted Han Xinran: "Sister-in-law, no matter how good Mr. Fang is, it is impossible for me and him. My grandmother and parents are the masters of my marriage, you don't want it. Worry about it blindly."

Seeing Daohua who walked away, Han Xinran was really angry. After returning to her yard, she couldn't help but complained to Mammy Han, "My eldest sister really needs to change her temperament, and I'm kind to her. , it’s okay if you don’t appreciate it, what’s the matter with your face at me?”

Mammy Han quickly persuaded: "Don't be angry, girl, I think the big girl is also annoyed by the gossip outside, and the girl's family is so shy when it comes to her marriage, so she shows her face."

Han Xinran sighed: "I'm a sister-in-law, so naturally I don't know her in the same way. I'm really worried for her, she'll be seventeen this year, and there are really not many girls at this age who haven't gotten married yet, but she There are also rumors and rumors about the little prince, and this marriage is even more difficult."

Mammy Han hesitated for a moment: "Girl, do you think it's possible for the eldest maiden and the little prince?"

Han Xinran shook his head: "The Yan family is here, how could the royal family agree?"

Mammy Han nodded and said no more.

Han Xinran: "Rather than thinking about the unreachable things, it's better to be realistic. Cousin Fang Hao is both known to you and me. He has a wealthy background and is capable. The most rare thing is that his cousin doesn't mind the rumors. Although he is a few years older than the eldest sister, being older also has the advantage of being older.

Mammy Han: "Girl, it's useless for you to be enthusiastic about this matter. You have to discuss it with Madam."

Han Xinran: "I know, isn't this the sudden arrival of my mother and aunt today? I didn't find a chance to say it. However, after my cousin knew that my cousin was interested in my eldest sister, didn't I have no objection? For the sake of appreciation, I just thought of letting my eldest sister and cousin get in touch first."

Meanwhile, the old lady yard.

Chatting with Mrs. Han and Mrs. Fang, Mrs. Li gradually realized that something was wrong, and no matter what the two of them talked about, they could talk about their daughter.

Mrs. Fang, who was talking with the mentality of examining her future daughter-in-law, suddenly asked, "I just looked at Miss Yan, and it seems that she just came back from outside?"

Mrs. Li: "Then the girl went to see her little sister."

Mrs. Fang showed her disapproval: "Mrs. Yan, don't blame me for talking too much. This girl should stay in the backyard when she is old. She runs out all day to show her face, and people can gossip when they see it."

Hearing this, Old Madam Yan and Madam Li's expressions became not very good-looking.

When Mrs. Han saw it, she took into account that this was her youngest daughter's in-law's family, and hurriedly smiled to smooth things over: "It's also Yiyi that girl is too annoying. When my younger brother and sister saw her, she couldn't help rushing to protect her."

Thinking of her unmarried son, Mrs. Fang sighed in her heart. To be honest, she really didn't like the big girl of the Yan family. She was attractive and had a bad reputation, but this was the first time her son said he wanted to marry. Even if you don't like it, you have to do what your son wants.

"I really care about Yiyi, we are all women, and everyone knows how important the reputation of the girl's family is. Now that Yi is caught in gossip, she should pay more attention to her words and deeds, otherwise, who would Dare to come to the house to propose marriage?"

Hearing this, Mrs. Li couldn't even maintain the politeness on the face. Her daughter, her family didn't say a word, and it was the turn of outsiders to make irresponsible remarks.

"Madam's words are so unreasonable. My daughter is very good, and there is no need for outsiders to pity her. Also, my daughter was engaged two years ago. Please don't talk nonsense, lest it ruin my daughter's life. Dear!"

Outside the house, just as Yan Wenxiu and Fang Hao were about to come in, they heard Mrs. Li's angry words.

Fang Hao was shocked, and quickly turned to look at Yan Wenxiu: "Big sister Yan is engaged?"

Yan Wenxiu frowned, did not answer, but quickly entered the room.

Mrs. Li was too lazy to receive Mrs. Han and Mrs. Fang. Seeing Yan Wenxiu, she said directly: "Your mother-in-law finally came here. I want to come and Xinran have a lot of personal things to say. You can accompany her to see Xinran."

Looking at Mrs. Li who was obviously angry, Yan Wenxiu and Fang Hao were surprised.

After all, Mrs. Yan cared about the face of her eldest grandson's daughter-in-law, and said, "After talking in the house for so long, the two ladies are probably bored. Wen Xiu should accompany your mother-in-law to walk around the yard."

Even the grandmother chased away, Yan Wenxiu no longer hesitated, and said to Mrs. Han with a smile: "Mother-in-law, my son-in-law will accompany you to stroll in the garden."

Fang Hao also quickly helped his mother.

After the people left the house, Mrs. Li hummed: "Who are these people? What qualifications do our daughters have to be picky?"

Han Xinran hurried over when she heard that her mother and aunt were invited out by her grandmother and mother-in-law.

When Yan Wenxiu saw Han Xinran coming, he was thinking about the marriage of the eldest sister, so he took the opportunity to leave and went to the old lady's yard.

After Yan Wenxiu walked away, Han Xinran looked at Mrs. Han and Mrs. Fang, whose faces were not very good, and said, "Mother, aunt, what's going on?"

Seeing that she was surrounded by her own family, Mrs. Han said rudely, "Your mother-in-law's background is so poor, how can she treat guests like this?" Although the words of the younger brother and sister are a bit inappropriate, as the host Mrs. Li It shouldn't make the scene so stiff.

The two of them are in-laws, will they still communicate in the future?

Han Xinran frowned. Although her mother-in-law came from a family of merchants, she was her mother-in-law. Her mother said this in front of so many people, which made her really embarrassed.

Before Han Xinran could say anything, Mrs. Fang said, "Hao'er, you heard it too, the eldest girl from the Yan family has already engaged, so don't think about it anymore!"

Fang Hao frowned and didn't say a word. He didn't really believe that Daohua had already been engaged. He also saw Wenxiu's surprised look just now. My sister is engaged, can I be a brother?

However, Aunt Yan was so angry just now, and I wonder if her mother and aunt annoyed others?

Han Xinran was startled: "What? The eldest sister is engaged? Why didn't I know!"

Mrs. Han said, "Your mother-in-law said it herself." Then she frowned, "You don't know anything about this?"

Han Xinran didn't answer, and suddenly thought of the rejection that the eldest sister showed when she matched her cousin and eldest sister earlier.

"You child, I asked you something."

Mrs. Han was a little unhappy when she saw that Han Xinran didn't answer her.

Han Xinran was confused and looked at Mrs. Han and Mrs. Fang: "Mother, auntie, I still have something to do here, you can go back first." After saying that, she looked at Fang Hao, "Cousin Lao is sending you a gift for mother. "

Fang Hao looked at Han Xinran: "Cousin Xinran, if Sister Yan is really engaged, please let me know."

Seeing that her son still didn't give up, Mrs. Fang was very angry.

And Mrs. Han felt very uncomfortable when she saw her daughter dismissing herself like this.

Han Xinran sent them to the door. When Mrs. Han got into the carriage, she thought about it and said, "Mother, if there is anything in the future, I should send someone to tell me in advance. You and my aunt suddenly came to the door today, which made my daughter very upset. Unprepared."

Mrs. Han was stunned for a moment, thinking that her cousin was by her side, and consciously losing face, she sneered and said, "You really have a husband's family, so you forgot your mother's family!" After speaking, she threw down the curtain of the car and told the driver to leave .

Seeing the carriage going away, Han Xinran was very hurt. She raised her head to hold back the tears in her eyes, and then turned back to the house.

Prince Ping stayed in Zhuangzi for two days, personally urging his servants to make a batch of rouge, and then returned to the city slowly.

As soon as Prince Ping returned to the mansion, Mrs. Ma eagerly told him the rumors that Xiao Yeyang and Daohua were seriously injured, and Prince Ping's brows jumped.

Just when Prince Ping got angry and wanted someone to bring Xiao Yeyang back, someone came from the palace.

Qianqing Palace.

"Brother, are you looking for me?"

Compared with the cramps of others, Prince Ping was very at ease when facing the emperor.

The emperor raised his eyes and glanced at him: "Are you willing to go back to the manor?"

Prince Ping smiled and handed a few boxes of delicately packaged rouge to Eunuch An: "Brother Huang, these are my newly developed rouge pastes."

The emperor squinted at him: "Have you heard about Ye Yang and Yan's daughter?"

Prince Ping snorted: "The rumors are spreading all over the sky, and of course the younger brother knows it. Brother Huang, that Yan family girl is so disrespectful, you must not let that boy Ye Yang marry him. That sassy person."

The emperor put down the book: "I knew about Ye Yang and Yan's daughter two years ago. The elders on both sides of them knew about it. It's different from those rumors."

Hearing this, Prince Ping was suddenly surprised.

The emperor continued: "I really want to say that it was your son who provoked the girl first. Now the Jiang family is spreading gossip everywhere, and the girl's reputation has been ruined. As a father, tell me what to do?"

Prince Ping was stopped by the question, and after thinking for a long time, he said, "Or, let that Yan family daughter be Ye Yang's concubine?"

The emperor looked at Prince Ping and thought to himself, if my uncle knew that Xiao Jiu had made his only apprentice a concubine, he would probably rush over and give him a hard lesson.

"The Yan family's daughter is the county head that I have proclaimed. When the northern border was unstable, the Yan family donated food and medicine. Now, do you want to make my daughter a concubine?"

Prince Ping stopped talking: ".What do you think of the emperor?"

The emperor smiled and handed the long-drawn imperial edict to Prince Ping.

After Prince Ping took the imperial decree and read it, he looked a little reluctant and couldn't help but say, "Where is the mother."

The emperor said lightly: "The rumors and rumors came from the Jiang family. Xiao Yeyang, as the prince and grandson, ruined the reputation of other people's girls, and he should be responsible."

Prince Ping is very good at looking at his face. At this moment, although the emperor is discussing with him, he can see that the emperor has made a decision. Knowing that it is useless to object, he nodded.

"That kid is going to marry a girl who is not in the right household. Don't come to this king to cry when you encounter something in the future!"

The emperor looked at him: "It's not that your current princess is not in the right family."

Prince Ping looked embarrassed: "How can Ye Yang compare with me? I have an imperial brother to rely on. What does he have? He has a brother, and he fights like a black-eyed chicken."

The emperor shook his head and stopped talking. Ye Yang and Xiao Yechen had become like this, and his younger brother should take full responsibility.

All the families were very concerned about what happened in the palace. When the eunuch who passed the decree went straight to the Yan family with the imperial decree, well-informed people knew about it.

"Follow the sky to carry the goods, the emperor decreed:

I hereby hear that Yan Yiyi, the eldest daughter of the minister of household, Yan Zhigao, is skillful and generous, with outstanding appearance, and the Queen Mother and I are very pleased to hear that. Xiao Yeyang, the son of Prince Jin Ping, when it is time to get married. Choose the right time to get married, I appreciate it! "

When the Yan family knelt down to receive the decree, the news of the emperor's marriage to Xiao Yeyang and the Lord of Shengping County spread to everyone's ears like wings.