After the marriage, the cousin was spoiled by the whole family of the Marquis's Mansion

Chapter 4: The Bride's Meeting
"The new bride, Rong, serve tea to your mother."

Rong Peilan knelt in front of her mother-in-law, Mrs. Zhong, holding the teacup in both hands above her head.

She was very panicked because she had become someone else's wife when she woke up. She had never learned the etiquette of a bride and had only seen it twice when her cousin was learning it.

When Mrs. Zhong saw her son secretly wink at her, she knew that this stubborn boy was determined to be his wife.

Never mind, as long as he can live a good life, it doesn’t matter if his family background is a little worse.

I think that for a man like Mingshi Jushi, his daughter should not be much worse.

Rong Peilan had actually met Zhong. When Zhong came to the Xie family to propose to Xie Shuning, she saw her from afar outside the flower hall.

The cousin wanted to know what her future mother-in-law would look like, so she asked her to go and take a peek.

She didn't dare to get too close, and from a distance she just seemed like a noble lady.

Now that I see it from such a close distance, it seems more real, more noble, and the aloofness that he exudes is also clearer.

Zhong took the teacup and took a sip. The maid behind her presented her with a large brocade box.

The brocade box was opened, shining with golden light. Several blood-red gems were inlaid on the red gold crown, and the luxury was astonishing.

Mrs. Zhong touched the edge of the brocade box and said, "This is the ruby ​​and red gold headpiece that the Marquis made for me when he proposed marriage. I give it to you today. I hope you can live happily together and have a child soon."

This...can she take it? Rong Peilan didn't expect her mother-in-law to give her such a valuable thing.

Ji Yunzhang stepped forward and took the brocade box. "Mother, how come I have never seen such a good thing before?"

Zhong rolled her eyes at him and said, "If I show it to you, can you tell your wife about it?"

"Thank you, mother." Rong Peilan bowed immediately upon seeing this.

Mrs. Zhong waved her hand and said, "The Marquis is on a garrison duty at the border and cannot return to the capital without an imperial decree. You can drink his tea when he returns. Now, go meet the aunts and sisters of the two houses."

The Ji family is not a large family, with only two side branches, one is the Marquis's cousin, Master Ji Da, and the other is the Marquis's cousin, Master Ji San.

Master Ji was the Shaoqing of the Taichang Temple, and his wife, Zhao, was his second wife, who was still quite young.

Mr. Ji Sanye was a member of the Ministry of War, and his wife was Zhou.

Ji Yunzhang led Rong Peilan to a young woman sitting on the right, "This is my aunt."

"Hello, auntie. Please have some tea." Rong Peilan served the tea.

Zhao took the teacup with a smile, "It turns out that my niece-in-law is so pretty. No wonder Yunzhang wanted to hide her for another day."

A pretty girl behind Zhao had been looking at Rong Peilan since they entered the room, and the contempt in her eyes could hardly be concealed.

"Brother Yunzhang, you haven't been to Dongyang Lake for several days. I met the Fourth Master of the Earl of Zhongyuan yesterday and he asked me about it."

Zhao patted the girl's hands twice and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Your brother Yunzhang is already married, how can he still play around?"

When Mrs. Zhong heard her words, her face darkened. This guy is such a fool that he doesn't even realize he's being used as a gun.

Ji Yunzhang raised the corners of his lips and said lazily, "Can you still meet Luo Si?"

Rong Peilan looked at her nose and her heart, and remained silent.

Although she had only been in Yanjing for six years, she still knew what Dongyang Lake was and where the most flower boats were.

The girl didn't notice it at first, but when she saw Ji Yunzhang's playful expression, she choked and her cheeks turned red.

Ji Yunzhang pointed at the girl who had just spoken, "This is my uncle's second daughter, Ji Huiwen."

"Sister Huiwen." Rong Peilan had just opened her mouth when something was stuffed into her hand.

Before she could say anything, Ji Yunzhang took it away openly and threw it into Ji Huiwen's arms, "Ji Huiwen, this gift is for you first. Remember to speak nicely next time."

The girl next to Ji Huiwen was much more well-behaved. She introduced herself sweetly, "Hello, brother and sister-in-law. My name is Zhao Yanlin." Zhao added, "I am my niece from my mother's family."

"Sister Zhao." Rong Peilan lowered her eyes and saw the handkerchief twisted into a ball in Zhao Yanlin's hand.

The Xinling Marquis Mansion is also quite interesting. It seems peaceful and prosperous, but the girls from the side branches are also not very content.

While Zhao Yanlin was speaking, something was quietly stuffed into Rong Peilan's hand.

She already knew that the newlyweds had to greet the sisters in the clan on the first day.

She was stuffed into the bridal sedan at the last minute, and no one told her the etiquette for meeting her parents-in-law and relatives. Unexpectedly, Prince Ji was already prepared.

Rong Peilan had just given the gift and Zhao Yanlin was about to say something when Ji Yunzhang pulled her away.

"This is my third aunt, my third uncle's eldest daughter Ji Huiwan, and the second daughter Ji Huiqin."

"Third Aunt, have some tea."

"Sister Huiwan, Sister Huiqin."

The Ji family is a small family with only a small number of people in the third branch. The advantage is that it is not difficult to recognize people.

Although it was the first time they met, Rong Peilan keenly noticed that Prince Ji seemed unwilling to pay attention to these two branches.

After they met their relatives, Mrs. Zhong continued, "There are two younger brothers in my eldest uncle's family who are studying in Shangyang. We can only see them during the Chinese New Year. And Min Jie'er is the eldest daughter of the first wife. She has already married and followed her husband to take up a post in Fengqiu. The two older brothers in my third uncle's family are training in the Northwest Army."

Rong Peilan couldn't help but glance sideways. The side branches of the Ji family were studying, joining the army, but why was the only child of the main wife doing nothing?

Feeling her gaze, Ji Shizi glanced at her quietly.

She quickly collected her thoughts and smiled as if nothing had happened.

Prince Ji snorted lightly through his nose, huh, so green and cowardly.

The maid served breakfast to everyone, and after they sat down one by one, Zhao let out a faint sigh.

"Our Yunheng wrote to us the other day, saying that he was very sorry that he couldn't come back to congratulate his third brother. But it just so happened that Xishan Jushi was studying at Chongyang Academy, and he was favored by Xishan Jushi and wanted to study with him."

"Master Xishan will only stay in Chongyang Academy for a month. Master Xishan travels all over the world. If he misses this opportunity, it will be a great pity!"

It was clearly Ji Yunzhang's wedding day, but Zhao deliberately mentioned Ji Yunheng.

Ji Yunzhang, the only son of the Ji family and the legitimate son of the eldest son, was spoiled since childhood. He was not good at either literature or martial arts, and was a carefree person.

It just so happens that the two sons of the concubine's family are all very ambitious, which makes Ji Yunzhang look like a big fool with an empty title.

Mrs. Zhong's teeth were almost broken before she said with a fake smile, "Really? Brother Heng is quite promising."

Ji Yunzhang lazily leaned back in his chair, his eyelids slightly raised, "Brother Heng has made great achievements, and great aunt has played an indispensable role. If great aunt had given birth to a child of her own, she would definitely be able to raise him to be as outstanding as brother Heng."

Zhao's face froze, the corners of her mouth twitched, and finally she pursed her lips.

There was no other reason. Zhao had been married for ten years but had not given birth to a son or a daughter. However, Ji Yunheng was raised by her. Among her children, only the youngest Ji Yunheng was closer to her.

Seeing that Zhao was speechless, Zhong raised the corners of her lips happily, "Okay, okay, if you don't eat now, the food will get cold."

The Ji family is such a big family, and except during the Chinese New Year and other festivals, they rarely get together to have a meal like this.

But Ji Yunzhang casually took a few bites, said "I'm full", and pulled Rong Peilan away, without caring at all that the others present had not finished eating yet.

The bowl in Rong Peilan's hand was snatched away, and the spring roll in her mouth was pulled away before she could even swallow it.

Eh? You are full, but she is not!
Rong Peilan was truly eye-opening today. She finally understood why the Marquis' wife had to lower her posture and choose the Xie family.

She thought of her willful cousin again. It seemed that the Xie family was no match for her. Bombs upon bombs seemed to be the only way to succeed.

(End of this chapter)