Dream of the Red Chamber

Chapter 226 Aunt Wang Visits

Monk's robes, bamboo hats and curtains. Yu Shi looked down from upstairs and saw that Yu Erjie had indeed brought Chen Siyuan here. She immediately pursed her lips, twisted her hands and took a step back, fearing that she would be seen by the maids and old women in front.

After a brief thought, she took off her monk's robes, but did not remove her veil. This revealed a satin cloak with an ivory pattern and floral embroidery on a leaf-yellow background, lined with a blue-white square-collared jacket, and a pine-flower-colored horse-faced skirt.

The pleasure they had enjoyed that night had certainly eased Youshi's longing for him. She had been waiting to see if her period would come this month before deciding on a date. Unexpectedly, trouble suddenly arose at the Ningguo Mansion. She wouldn't have lost face by coming to him now, unless she had no other choice.

After waiting for a long while, she finally heard footsteps coming up the stairs. Yu Shi hurriedly sat down on a chair beside the dressing table, but then she thought it was inappropriate and quickly stood up to greet them.

A figure flashed at the stairs, and seeing that it was only Chen Siyuan, You Shi felt a little relieved. Some words would be unpleasant even for You Erjie...

Seeing Chen Siyuan glancing over, his face as gloomy as water and his thoughts filled with mystery, Youshi gritted her teeth and stepped forward to greet him: "Brother Yuan——"

"Sister-in-law Zhen—" Chen Siyuan returned the greeting curtly, extending his hand and inviting her, saying, "Let's sit down and talk."

"it is good."

Youshi agreed, and the two of them sat down together.

Seeing Chen Siyuan's indifference, Youshi felt bitter. She thought to herself, Brother Yuan really doesn't look down on me - yes, who could look down on a shameless whore like me?
"Brother Yuan——"

She pondered for a moment before speaking, and Chen Siyuan waved his hand. "Sister-in-law Zhen, I'm truly baffled... You have your own family, and to be honest, I have someone I love too. You and I should keep our distance, but I don't understand why you'd risk coming here so many times."

Yu Shi laughed bitterly and said, "At first... maybe he was just thinking about revenge."

This was a lie. It was all because of Old Lady You's instigation. Coincidentally, her two step-sisters had given themselves to Chen Siyuan, so You had evil thoughts. She took advantage of her second sister's birthday to drug her and took the opportunity to force Chen Siyuan to have an intimate relationship with her.

Unexpectedly, Chen Siyuan was used to the drug and woke up halfway. Fortunately, Chen Siyuan did not want to make it public, so he covered up the matter.

But from that moment on, You Shi began to worry. As the saying goes, a night of love brings a hundred nights of affection. Chen Siyuan was in his prime, tall and handsome, as handsome as Pan An, and possessed all the talents and abilities he could possess, just like Aunt Xue. Even You Shi could not help but yearn for him.

Afterwards, Chen Si went far to the south of the Yangtze River, and later it was the New Year and Yuanchun came home to visit her parents. Unable to bear the pain of missing her, Youshi simply bribed You Erjie, which led to the previous incident.

Because they had exchanged only a few words during the two encounters, Youshi had imagined Chen Siyuan to be her ideal husband, a man who shared her feelings. But when they met again today and saw Chen Siyuan's indifference, Youshi realized she had been wrong.

Come to think of it, if the person and I are truly in love, why would I need to resort to all means?

In addition to feeling bitter, Youshi felt even more aggrieved.

When he spoke again, his words were filled with a hint of resentment and anger, and he said, "As for later... probably because he was thinking of revenge."

Who was he taking revenge on? Of course, it was Jia Zhen and Jia Rong, the inhumane father and son!

Chen Siyuan said coldly, "If you want revenge, just find someone else. Why drag me into this? Have you ever considered that if this gets out, my future and marriage will be ruined. The spit of the people from the two houses alone will drown me!"

Yu's eyes immediately turned red, and she choked up, "I know this isn't right. I had thought I wouldn't bother Brother Yuan again after this incident... Who would have thought... If it weren't for absolutely no other choice, I wouldn't have the nerve to come and ask for help today. I only beg Brother Yuan to help me one more time. If this goes through, I will never dare to bother Brother Yuan again."

Chen Siyuan frowned and said, "Tell me what's going on?"

Yu-shi sobbed a few times, wiped her eyes with a handkerchief, and then took off the bamboo hat that was wrapped around the curtain, revealing her swollen cheeks.

Chen Siyuan was stunned and said, "What are you doing——"

With tears in her eyes, Youshi nodded and said, "He beat me."

The "he" here naturally refers to Jia Zhen.

Yu Shi sniffed and whispered, "A while ago, because Yun'er was being conferred a title, he went to the Xuanzhen Temple outside the city to ask the master's opinion. Normally, the master would have stayed out of such mundane matters. But this time, the master inquired thoroughly and pressed for information about Rong'er's remarriage. He mumbled a few words, and the master went berserk. He hurled a golden mortar and a jade pestle at him, saying he was being reckless and that the Ningguo Mansion was now facing extinction... Clearly, a servant in the mansion had secretly tipped him off."

Chen Siyuan frowned, thinking to himself, "No wonder Jia Jing went mad. Jia Zhen had been childless for years, and his affair with Qin had left his own son, Jia Rong, childless. Because of the 'scorn of the deer', Jia Rong had become a 'lone hero'. Forget about having children. Now without the pills, even sex was difficult!"
Seeing that his son and grandson were doomed, and Jia Qiang, who was also from Ningguo Mansion, died early, it would be strange if Jia Jing didn't go crazy to see that the Ningguo lineage was about to become extinct!
That day, Jia Zhen returned with a dark face. At night, he found a few concubines to have some fun with, but the next moment he beat all the concubines and scattered them, saying that they were all "unable to lay eggs."

After the ancestral temple ceremony, Jia Zhen invited Jia Heng, the fourth wife, to drink. When he got drunk, he asked his concubine Pei Feng to wait on him. Pei Feng refused, so Jia Zhen beat her severely.
When Youshi learned about this today, she was immediately frightened, fearing that Peifeng's misfortune would happen to her again, so she hurried to Chen Siyuan for help.

Chen Siyuan was horrified after hearing this. After a moment's reflection, he roughly guessed what Jia Zhen was thinking. Because he had been free from supervision, he had been acting recklessly in the East Palace for years, often sleeping with prostitutes outside.

Over the years, his body had become weak, and naturally, he could not give birth to a son. Last year, Jia Rong injured his genitals, and Jia Zhen knew that he had to choose another heir. Since Jia Qiang was dead, Jia Zhen thought about trying hard to give birth to another son.

Who would have thought that after more than half a year of tossing and turning, there was no movement from the concubines. This time, after being hit on the forehead by Jia Jing, he was in a panic, fearing that Jia Jing would choose another Jia family member to inherit the Ningguo lineage. He also knew that he and Jia Rong might not be able to have children, so he simply sought help from his good friend Jia Heng?
Chen Siyuan had met Jia Heng once. Although he was an idler, he was a strong man. It was said that Jia Heng had fathered three sons in a row, so it was no wonder that Jia Zhen chose Jia Heng.

Thinking of this, Chen Siyuan sighed inwardly. The entire Ningguo Mansion was responsible for this. If the father and son had not been in an affair, how could this situation have happened today?
Glancing up at Youshi's swollen face, and seeing her resentful expression, Chen Siyuan quickly grasped her thoughts. Perhaps he was thinking that since he was far superior to Jia Heng, and rather than being forced to give himself to him, wouldn't it be better to have a child with him, thus covering up the issue?
Chen Siyuan was at a loss for words, thinking back to his past life, when he'd worked diligently and conscientiously. Finally, his career had begun to flourish, and he'd fallen for a young woman who'd just joined the company. He'd offer her milk tea on sunny days and pick her up and drop her off on rainy days, trying every possible way to please her. But then, the woman called him boring, and within a year of their separation, she'd found another scumbag. This had caused Chen Siyuan's character to suddenly change, and he'd become accomplices to his clients, hanging around at Shang K.

In my dreams at midnight, I don't know how many times I have cursed that scumbag's ancestors. Now, after two lives, I have become a congenital scumbag. In the end, I have become the person I hate... Who can I complain to about this?
Seeing Youshi sobbing again, he felt even more pitiful. After all, they had been married twice, so Chen Siyuan couldn't bring himself to refuse. And because neither Mrs. Xing nor Aunt Xue had been discovered so far, he couldn't help but feel a little lucky.

Yin Shi sighed and said, "Don't cry... It's just something like this. I'll help you."

Youshi hurriedly said, "Don't worry, I won't bother you after this is done."

That was just what he said, but Chen Siyuan didn't believe it. But as the saying goes, too many lice don't itch, too many debts don't worry, so he could just slowly pay off his romantic debt.

As soon as Chen Siyuan came over to sit down, Youshi blushed and said, "It's not very convenient these days. Wait, wait until next month."

Is this the menstrual period coming?
Chen Siyuan had no choice but to suppress his evil intentions for the time being. He chatted with Youshi for a while, then called You Erjie and sent Youshi out through the back door.

When You Erjie returned, she made no mention of what had just happened, but remained attentive and attentive, acting obediently. She usually used her coquettish manner to seduce Chen Siyuan, but this time her submissive demeanor was rather interesting.

Chen Siyuan was very puzzled, and thinking about the last time he hung her up for a long time, after which You Erjie looked so happy both physically and mentally, he wondered if You Erjie was a pervert?
He deliberately tested her, and in the afternoon he sought out You Erjie and treated her roughly. During this time, You Erjie screamed at the top of her lungs, then fainted and relapsed, as soft as a spring silkworm, as if she were drunk. Afterwards, she treated Chen Siyuan with complete obedience and docility, which made Chen Siyuan marvel at her and he did not elaborate on her behavior.

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The next day came in a flash. Chen Siyuan returned to Rongguo Mansion at 7:00 am. The thatched cottage was indeed tidied up and furnished just like the small courtyard before.

The main house had three rooms, the eastern end of which was partitioned off for use as a study, and the western end for residence. Because of the addition of side rooms on either side, the eastern room was used for bathing, while the western room was reserved for Xiangling, Hongyu, and Liu Wuer.

As for the little maid Yunxiang, she lived in the west wing with two servants.

It was just past noon, and the sky was bright. Chen Siyuan strolled around the Qingtang thatched cottage and saw that it faced the East Corner Gate to the east; the Jade Emperor Temple to the south; a clear pool to the west, and Aojingxi Pavilion across from it; and a rockery to the north. Climbing high, one could peer over the wall and see Huifang Garden in the Ningguo Mansion.

At this time, with birds singing and flowers blooming, and the sound of wooden fish coming from Longcui Temple, it really is a great place to study! Chen Siyuan was satisfied and couldn't help but look at the Jade Emperor Temple a few more times.

The Jade Emperor Temple was a quadrangle, with the main gate to the south, the main hall to the north, the alchemy room to the east, and the quiet room to the west. Behind the quiet room was a peach orchard. Chen Siyuan, hands behind his back, walked into the grove. He reached out and parted the brambles, only to see a tall peach tree with its main branch resting on the roof of the quiet room. His heart was suddenly moved.

He thought to himself, "It's only about ten feet high, and there's a peach tree to climb. Why should I go through the front door when I meet Madam Xing someday? I can just climb the tree and flip over. No one will notice!"

Just as he was feeling proud of himself, he suddenly heard a girl behind him say, "Brother Yuan?"

Chen Siyuan turned around and saw Xiangyun, Tanchun and Xichun coming together.

Xiangyun covered her mouth and smiled, saying, "Brother Yuan is indeed talented. He was looking at the peach branches just now. Could it be that he was thinking about his poem?"

Chen Siyuan laughed heartily and walked out, saying, "I was just distracted by a bug, how could I have written a poem?" He then met the three girls and asked, "Why are you here?"

Xiangyun said with a smile, "Of course I have good news to come to see Brother Yuan."

Tanchun was closest to Xiangyun, so she covered her mouth and laughed when she heard this: "That's not necessarily true. I'm afraid it's just a night owl who comes here for no reason."

Xichun frowned and said, "Just now, Sister Yun took a good stroll around. I was so envious. Now that she has nowhere else to stay, she said she wants to live in the Jade Emperor Temple."

Chen Siyuan smiled but said nothing. Xiangyun was younger than the third daughter, Tanchun, and since she was living in the Rongguo Mansion this month and would be returning to the Baoling Marquis's residence the next, the Jia family naturally couldn't allow her to enter the Grand View Garden. But Xiangyun didn't know this. Seeing her brothers and sisters all move in, she couldn't help but feel envious, which was why she spoke so carelessly.

Xiangyun frowned and said, "What's wrong with it? I think this Jade Emperor Temple is pretty good. And the main hall is naturally reserved for the Jade Emperor, while I can just live in the quiet room. Hehehe, who knows, maybe one day I'll be touched by a bit of the Taoist spirit and be able to ascend to heaven in broad daylight."

Tanchun teased, "It's hard to ascend to heaven in broad daylight, but it's possible to daydream."

Xiangyun curled her lips and didn't bother with Tanchun. She turned to Chen Siyuan and said, "Brother Yuan, I thought now that everyone has moved into the garden, we should have a good time."

Tanchun said, "I don't know what you're so anxious about. I'm going to give birth to a child in a few days, so it won't be any different even if it's lively then."

Xiangyun tilted her head and said, "How can it be the same? Every time a child is born, it's always lively in Rongqing Hall, and Brother Yuan never comes. And Brother Yuan has lived here for two years, and we've only spoken a few words. Now we can just enjoy ourselves in the garden. Isn't that more relaxed?"

Chen Siyuan suddenly realized and said with a smile, "So you're here to blackmail me?"

Xiangyun said proudly, "We are all poor, except for Big Brother Yuan, who is rich. To make this a lively occasion, doesn't Big Brother Yuan need to contribute more?"

Chen Siyuan smiled and said, "No need to work hard, but it's okay to pay money."

Tanchun said, "We've just figured it out. We'll have three tables of wine and a banquet, and give Lixiangyuan some money as a reward. Twenty taels of silver should be enough."

Chen Siyuan didn't care at all. He shook his hands and fished out some banknotes from his sleeve, handing them to Tanchun, saying, "This is not the first time for such fun. Take the extra money, Third Sister, and save it for our future gatherings."

Xiangyun was overjoyed. She reached out and snatched the banknote from Tanchun's hand. She glanced at it and saw that it was a hundred-liang banknote. She said happily, "I knew Brother Yuan was a rich man. Now he has money!"

Tanchun rolled her eyes at Xiangyun in reproach, then said shyly, "Then let's go and consult with Second Sister, Bao-jie, and Lin-jie first, and then come back to inform Brother Yuan when we've set a date."

Chen Siyuan nodded, and Xiao Xichun said, "Yes, when are we going to play handball?"

Tanchun frowned and said, "Fourth sister, Brother Yuan wants to study—" Before she could finish, Chen Siyuan waved his hand and said, "That's fine. It's a good idea to combine work and rest. Fourth sister, go first. Although the weather is nice today, it's a little chilly. When it gets warmer tomorrow, we can find an open meadow and play together."

Xiangyun hurriedly asked what handball was, and Xichun started chattering away, which immediately made Xiangyun clap her hands in praise and clamor to play too. Tanchun was afraid that Chen Siyuan would be delayed in his studies, so she persuaded him to take the two children with her.

Chen Siyuan watched the three girls go away with a smile on his face. He felt that they were so carefree and truly enviable.

I read and wrote during the day, but couldn't fall asleep at night because I couldn't find my bed. I looked for Hongyu and Xiangling and tossed them around for a while. It was almost noon when I finally fell asleep due to fatigue.

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The next day, Xiangyun, Tanchun and Xichun came to see Chen Siyuan early in the morning and said they would have a small gathering on the 28th. Little Xichun brought the latex ball and looked at Chen Siyuan eagerly.

Chen Siyuan simply led the three children and a group of maids to find an open space on the east side of the Jade Emperor Temple. He treated the latex ball as a dodgeball and had a good time with the three children.

They were having a great time when they saw Miaoyu in a paddy field gown coming out from the Longcui Temple to look around. Seeing how noisy they were, she couldn't help but frown and snorted coldly, then turned around and went back to the Longcui Temple.

This move naturally made Tanchun and Xichun frown. Xiangyun, unable to bear it any longer, said bluntly, "I don't know where you get all this arrogance from. You're just staying at my great-aunt's house, how can you have the guts to be so rude to us?"

Chen Siyuan smiled but said nothing. He thought to himself, Aunt Xue had already said that Miaoyu was found by Jia Zheng and Lady Wang, who had brought the Chang family's vast wealth, embezzled over the years, and often traveled to the palace under the guise of a nun with untied hair. If Lady Wang hadn't been still trying to find a better match for Baoyu, she would have made Miaoyu Bao's second wife long ago.

Tanchun is a daughter born out of wedlock, Xichun is a girl from the East Palace, and Xiangyun is simply a distant relative. She might even consider herself the Second Madam Bao, so how could she be nice to these three?
Of course, Chen Siyuan didn't say these words out loud. Also because of Miaoyu, the three little ones' spirits were greatly spoiled. They played for a while longer, and as breakfast approached, they hurriedly dispersed. Before leaving, they promised to have a good time with their brothers and sisters when they got together for drinks the next day.

Chen Siyuan had just returned to his thatched cottage when Miao'er came looking for him. The girl had already been completely devoted to Chen Siyuan, and after their physical intimacy, she was completely devoted. If she hadn't been wrong, she wouldn't have gotten into a fight with Tiao'er and the other two.

When she saw Chen Siyuan at this time, Miao'er naturally looked resentful.

She pouted and said, "My wife sent me to bring some sweet-scented osmanthus cake to my brother."

Chen Siyuan nodded in agreement. Hongyu was very considerate and took the osmanthus cake away. Then she took Wu'er to the outer room to talk. Since they were the only two left inside, Chen Siyuan simply pulled her into his arms and said, "Why did you get into a fight with Tiao'er for no reason?"

Miao'er pursed her lips and remained silent. Chen Siyuan soothed her, saying, "Just get along with her. Why worry about the short-term consequences?"

Miao'er was discouraged. She had originally planned to become a concubine with a high status, but who knew that there were Xiangling and Hongyu before her, and now a cousin came later. How could she, a maidservant with a more beautiful appearance, compete with them? That would be fine, but she had just been getting along with her brother, and the next moment, Tiao'er, that little bitch, had secretly climbed into bed with her. How could Miao'er not be annoyed?

But she knew her own limitations, so she kept these criticisms to herself, not wanting to share them with Chen Siyuan. She then said, "She's always arguing with me, and that day we just got into a heated argument... It won't happen again."

Chen Siyuan saw the resentment on her face and knew she must be feeling deeply wronged. So he said, "Don't worry, I won't leave you stranded and betrothed to a boy. In two years, I'll definitely take you home."

Miao'er felt relieved at this moment, and said aggrievedly: "Brother, you must keep your word."

Chen Siyuan frowned and said, "When have I ever said anything that didn't count?"

Miao'er smiled slightly and said, "I believe you." After a pause, she continued, "Yes, Madam has been enjoying reading Taoist scriptures lately. She said she's praying for Fourth Brother's safety and that she'll be going to the Jade Emperor Temple this afternoon."

Chen Siyuan's heart suddenly moved, thinking that maybe Mrs. Xing sent Miao'er to deliver the message specially. Is she unable to wait?
After sending Miao'er away, Chen Siyuan waited until noon and said he wanted to stroll in the garden. When no one was around, he sneaked into the peach forest, climbed up to the roof using his hands and feet, and landed in the Jade Emperor Temple.

Mrs. Xing had given him the key, and Chen Siyuan tried it out before finally opening the door to the quiet room. The place was cleaned every three days by a maid, so he simply lay on the kang and waited patiently.

After a while, Chen Siyuan inevitably became sleepy. Half asleep and half awake, he suddenly heard a noise outside. He immediately perked up, jumped down and looked through the window. He saw the door shaking, and a moment later, a pretty figure came in.

Chen Siyuan's eyes rolled, and he felt playful, so he immediately found a cabinet and hid behind it.

Mrs. Xing, however, was terrified. She feared Miao'er hadn't delivered the letter, that the thief wouldn't understand its meaning, and even more so, that someone else might discover their whereabouts. Flustered and anxious, Mrs. Xing journeyed in fear. When they reached the Jade Emperor Temple, she stopped and said, "I'll pray on my own. You two stay outside."

Miao'er and Tiao'er had no doubts and agreed.

Mrs. Xing then went forward to unlock the door, her heart suddenly flustered: Yes, the door lock is still there, and the thief can't lock it from the inside, so how can he get in? Or maybe Miao'er didn't bring the letter?
Despite feeling disappointed, Mrs. Xing still had some hope. She turned around, lowered the bolt, and walked towards the quiet room with lotus steps. When she got closer, she saw that the door of the quiet room was not locked, and she was immediately delighted!
Like a thief with a guilty conscience, she hurriedly pushed the door open, closed it behind her, and looked around. But she couldn't see the thief anywhere. Mrs. Xing couldn't help but frown and wondered, "Could it be that the maid forgot to lock the door?"

After taking a few steps inside, he was suddenly hugged from behind by an arm and a big hand covered his mouth and nose.

Madam Xing was so frightened that she stammered and struggled for a moment before realizing it was Chen Siyuan. She immediately pulled his hand away and said angrily, "What a mischief! I'm almost scared to death, and you still want to scare me!"

Chen Siyuan smiled faintly and whispered into her neck, "You've kept me waiting for so long. Why did you come so late?"

Mrs. Xing said, "I came earlier, but Mrs. Wang came with her daughter. I had to go to the old lady to answer her questions."

Wang Ziteng’s wife and daughter are here?
Seeing Chen Siyuan frown, Madam Xing said, "It turns out that the second wife received a letter from Wang Ziteng the other day and really wanted to match you up with Wang Yunping."

"Oh?"

At this point, Madam Xing said proudly, "That Wang Yunping has a plain face and a bad temper. How could he be a good match? Fortunately, I retorted with a few words, and that's why the second wife gave up her interest." After a pause, she suddenly realized, "Oh, the mother and daughter met the old lady and then went to the second house. Do you think they really like you?"

Chen Siyuan's hands became unruly, and he pushed Madam Xing onto the kang, muttering, "I don't know any Wang Yunping. Now I only know Yudie."

Mrs. Xing had been single for a long time, and she was aroused by just a little teasing. She immediately took the opportunity to roll onto the kang with Chen Siyuan.

After a while, the two of them undressed. Mrs. Xing, drawn to the thief's appearance, couldn't help but open her eyes to take a look. Seeing his sturdy figure, she thought to herself, "The thief has truly grown up." Glancing down, she was so shocked she covered her mouth and lost her voice... Even if he had grown up, it wouldn't be this big of a deal, could it?

Chen Siyuan looked at Mrs. Xing. After giving birth, her body became more plump and smooth, her body as smooth as fat, and her red and white skin competing for beauty, which was perfect.

At that moment, the two of them were close together, and the interest inside was not something that could be described to outsiders.

Poems as proof:

Riding in the March sky, the flowers are blooming and the birds are singing;
It is a great fortune for Yu to meet the opening of the longevity zone in the Yaochi Lake.

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Without mentioning the beauty of the Jade Emperor Temple, it is said that Aunt Wang brought her daughter Wang Yunping to pay a visit to Lady Jia, and then followed Lady Wang to her small courtyard.

Inside, everyone took their seats, divided into host and guest categories, and Aunt Xue and Baochai joined them. After drinking a cup of tea and chatting about family matters for a while, Aunt Wang said to Wang Yunping, "Yunping, go and have a private chat with your cousin. I'll have a private chat with your two aunts."

Wang Yunping stood up and said, "Sister Bao, let's go to the inner room and talk."

Baochai accepted the offer demurely, then stood up and went to the inner room with her cousin. As soon as they sat down, before Yuchuan'er could bring them tea and snacks, Wang Yunping pulled Baochai aside and asked, "I heard a great poet has emerged in the mansion. I suppose you should see Chen Shuliang regularly, right?"

Wang Yunping spoke without reservation, fearing that everyone outside would hear. Fearing that Aunt Xue would learn of her affair with Chen Siyuan, Baochai said, "I have seen him a few times."

Wang Yunping then asked anxiously, "I heard that he is more handsome than Pan An, is that true?"

Brother Yuan is naturally very handsome...but why are you so anxious?

In the previous chapter, Lady Wang, Aunt Xue, and Lady Xing gathered together to discuss the matchmaking between Chen Siyuan and Wang Yunping, but Aunt Xue intervened and the matter was dropped. Aunt Xue also never mentioned it to Baochai afterwards. However, Lady Wang had this idea in the previous chapter, and Baochai knew it very well.

Her cousin had always been a spoiled and rude girl, and her eagerness at this moment immediately alerted Sister Bao. She said, "Everyone has their own taste. I don't know how to respond, cousin."

Wang Yunping said, "Don't worry, just take a look later."

Sister Bao felt increasingly awkward, so she asked, "Cousin, you're asking so urgently, but—"

Wang Yunping covered her mouth and smiled, "Didn't Auntie tell you? My father thinks Chen Shuliang is very good and wants to marry me to him. This time, my mother and I came to the mansion to see him... Humph, no matter how capable he is, he must please me. My father agreed to it that day, and I will make the decision about the marriage in the future."

Sister Bao was stunned, speechless for a moment. Uncle Wang Ziteng intended to marry her cousin to Brother Yuan? What would she do then?
Because of Aunt Xue's obstruction, she couldn't admit that she and Chen Siyuan had been having an affair for a long time. She thought it was just a matter of time and effort, and it would naturally come to fruition. However, she didn't expect that Brother Yuan was now so popular. Previously, the eldest wife had brought up the second daughter, and now her cousin was eager to choose a husband for herself.

Wang Yunping hadn't noticed the change in Sister Bao's expression. She simply tilted her head and smiled, saying, "I don't care about talent or anything like that. You know my family is a military family. For the sake of our future children, we can't choose someone with a frail body—"

Sister Bao hurriedly said, "This... is really unfortunate. Although Brother Yuan is tall, he is actually quite thin."

"Is that so?" Wang Yunping frowned and said, "That's not going to work."

Sister Bao smiled and said, "Since you have such an intention, why don't you go to your relatives or friends to find a suitable husband?"

"They?" Wang Yunping curled his lips and said disdainfully, "I've beaten them since they were little, and now they can't even speak incoherently when they see me. What's the point of that?"

Sister Bao felt bitter and just hoped that her cousin would look down on Chen Siyuan and at least let the matter go.

The daughter was worried in the inner room, and Aunt Xue in the outer room was equally uneasy. Because Aunt Wang had also brought up the matter, Mrs. Wang told her about the incompatibility between the two.

Unexpectedly, Aunt Wang said, "Since ancient times, people have married virtuous wives and beautiful concubines. You are really overthinking it. With the Wang family's family background, I wonder how much help it will provide to Brother Yuan in the future. If he is not stupid, I am afraid he will be eager to take Yunping home and treat her as his aunt."

Aunt Xue said, "Brother Yuan has a strong character. I'm afraid he won't give in easily."

Aunt Wang said, "It's too early to talk about this. We should let Yunping see it first..." Turning around and smiling, she said to Madam Wang, "Sister, why don't you invite Brother Yuan over?"

Aunt Xue gritted her teeth, but couldn't stop him for the moment. Madam Wang, who was eager for Chen Siyuan to become her niece's husband, smiled and said, "Very well, whether it works out or not, it won't hurt to see him for a while." She raised her eyes and waved at Jin Chuan'er, waiting for her to come forward. "Go to Qingtang thatched cottage and see if Brother Yuan is there. If he is, invite him over."

Jin Chuan'er agreed and was about to turn and leave when Lady Wang called her back and said after careful consideration, "That's not appropriate. You must find a suitable excuse."

Aunt Wang smiled and said, "That's easy. My Yunping also wrote a poem a few days ago, and I asked Brother Yuan to come and appreciate it."

(End of this chapter)