The rich and noble peasant daughter

Chapter 321 Injustice, Courtesy for Nothing
Feng Donghua regretted what he said as soon as he uttered it, and after hearing what Yun Xi said, he quickly added it, "It can be seen that Madam and Duke Guo really have a deep love for each other, which is enviable."

Yun Yao curled her lips and said nothing.

Yun Xi arranged them in the guest room, and asked the kitchen to prepare a table for them by the way.

Yun Yao pulled Yun Xi, ready to talk to her more.

Yun Yao also complained to her: "Mother has been getting bored recently, she always wants to take me to temples to offer incense, even temples."

Yun Xi glanced at her stomach, and couldn't help laughing, "Ma'am is just worried that you don't have a child yet." But a child depends on fate, whether it is Yun Yao or Deng Changming's health, there is no problem.Yunyao is not pregnant yet, it can only be said that her fate has not come yet.

Yun Yao said: "Chang Ming and I are not in a hurry, she is very anxious over there."

Yun Xi said: "Just walk with her a few times and burn incense to make her feel at ease. Or there is another way, you start crying when you mention this in front of her, so that she won't dare to be with you in the future." Speaking of this in front of you, I'm afraid it will irritate you. The more you don't care, the more anxious she will be, and the more she will miss you. "

Yun Yao clapped her hands and said, "That's a good idea!"

Yun Xi also took the opportunity to ask about Duo Duo, "What happened to Duo Duo and Ming Zuoting?" Originally, she thought it would take several years, but she received the news that Duo Duo was pregnant last August.Dodo gave birth to a son in March this year, and when Yun Xi came back, the child was six months old.Yun Xi did not forget to prepare some gifts for this little nephew when she came back this time.

Yun Yao couldn't help but smiled, "According to the information I inquired later, Dodo was once drunk and went directly to the Mingzuo Pavilion, which is really powerful and domineering."

The corner of Yun Xi's mouth twitched, "I didn't expect Duo Duo to drink so badly."

Usually the few sisters get together and rarely drink or anything, so I really don't know how everyone's wine tastes.Yun Xi thought of Ming Zuoting, and couldn't help but wonder if he deliberately encouraged Duo Duo to drink. He didn't feel any disobedience when he did such a thing.

Yun Yao said: "But Duo Duo is also concerned. She feels that after giving birth to a child, she will complete her task and be able to cope with the elders."

Hearing Yunyao's meaning, Ming Zuoting still has a lot of work to do to attack Duoduo thoroughly.Duo Duo obviously regarded him as a business partner.

When Yun Yao mentioned one thing, she couldn't help being happy, "Sister, you don't know, you're making fun of me. Duo Duo originally thought that she would marry Ming Zuoting, but she didn't share the same bed with him, so she was very wronged." He is a big man. So he thought about finding a concubine for Ming Zuoting to serve him, but her mother-in-law Mrs. Ming found out, and called Ming Zuoting over to scold him, saying that he had such a good man as Duo Duo The wife is not satisfied, and she still thinks about taking a concubine, almost breaking the family law. I also told Dodo, if this happens next time, tell her directly, and she will definitely help her teach Ming Zuoting a lesson."

Yun Xi couldn't help laughing either.

Ming Zuoting is really not an ordinary injustice.However, Mrs. Ming was originally a Jianghu woman, so she couldn't understand the three wives and four concubines.Dodo herself is more inclined towards women in the rivers and lakes. Mrs. Ming has a lot in common with her and likes her daughter-in-law very much. This is also Dodo's luck.Since ancient times, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law have been a big problem.There are also many mother-in-laws who see their sons and daughters-in-law mixed with honey, but they don't like it, and they insist on inserting a foot in it.A sensible mother-in-law like Mrs. Ming is very rare.

"Later, Ming Zuoting said that if his mother made a move, he would have to lie on the bed for a month or two in the end without daring to fight back. Even for the sake of his body, Dodo couldn't give it to him." He arranges a concubine's room."

The corners of Yun Xi's mouth twitched, and she rubbed her temples, she inexplicably sympathized with Ming Zuoting.

Yun Yao told her some recent gossip about the capital.

For example, the fifth prince Chu Ye is fifteen this year, and the position of his first wife has not yet been determined, and the emperor Chu Xiyuan is also looking for a suitable wife for him.Many girls in the capital who wanted to marry into the royal family tried their best to show off.

Yun Yao said: "Fortunately, Yu Rong's marriage has been settled, otherwise someone will definitely have her idea."

Although Yurong's status cannot be the main concubine, but because of her elder sister Yunxi, and Yunyao and Douduo who are close to her are all married very well, it is no wonder that Yunyao will be like this in terms of this relationship. statement.

Yun Xi said: "Anyway, girls in our family cannot be concubines."

Yun Yao agreed: "I don't understand them either. It's not right to be a regular wife, but to be a concubine."

"Recently, a lot of jokes have been made because of the position of the fifth prince and concubine. The granddaughter who was serving as a doctor even fell into the pool in broad daylight, and her reputation was almost ruined."

"There is also the keel. It is said that Chen Bofei, the daughter of General Dingyuan, caught this keel when she happened to be fishing on her way back to the capital."

"Chen Bofei? That name sounds like a boy."

Yun Yao nodded, "This Miss Chen is very favored in the Chen family. She was brought up as a man since she was a child, and she was named after her brothers in the family."

Yun Xi said: "It can be seen that the Chen family also loves their daughter."

The Chen family used to be stationed in Zengzhou. It was not until this year that General Dingyuan retired because of his waist injury and moved to Beijing with his family.General Dingyuan is a royalist and loyal to Chu Xiyuan, so Chu Xiyuan canonized him as an earl, and that Miss Chen Bofei was even made a township lord.

What Yun Yao and Yun Xi said was basically what happened this month. Someone wrote to Yun Xi earlier, so she didn't need to say anything more.

After Yun Xi listened to Yun Yao's gossip, she went back to the house to rest.

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On the other side, after Feng's and others had their meal, they were led by the servants of Yunfu to the guest room.Yun Xi specially placed a maid beside each of them, she just said: "If you have anything to order, just use these maids directly."

In fact, it was just a servant girl to help monitor it.The maids she sent over were all old people from the Yunfu, so naturally they would not be easily bought over by a little favor.

All the female family members of the Feng family were placed in the same courtyard. As soon as they entered the house, Feng sent the others away with a somewhat stern tone, "You child, I have already said that I want to get along well with Mrs. Yun." , but you are rushing to offend her. Do you know that your father's official position may not be able to keep your father's official position if she says anything casually."

Although Feng Donghua was a little scared, he still said bravely: "I just can't get used to them treating Feng Dongxiang's dilapidated household as a treasure."

In the past, she could scold Feng Dongxiang whenever she wanted, and bully Feng Dongxiang whenever she wanted, but now she has to flatter her to please her. This kind of psychological gap is not ordinary.

Feng Shi regretted bringing his daughter here.Originally, she just wanted her daughter to come over to increase her knowledge. Who knew that the two nieces were quite worry-free, but instead, her daughter, who had made her proud since she was a child, appeared frequently.

Feng said with a sneer: "If a family is considered dilapidated and settled down by the big tree of the Duke's Mansion, then what is our family? If it weren't for Dongxiang, we would not be able to enter the gates of other Duke's Mansions. You don't understand, even Feng Dongxiang's fiancé can surpass your father in less than ten years of official position, and his future prospects are far beyond your father's. Your father can reach the official position of Tongzhi in this lifetime and it will be the end."

After all, her husband was not a Jinshi, but a donated official—at that time, the donated official used up a lot of Feng's dowry.The Feng family didn't have any backing, and it was very difficult to get promoted.After finally saving some money and spending more than 1 taels, I managed to clear up the relationship and successfully become a Tongzhi.

Listening to his mother's ruthless words, Feng Donghua's eyes were slightly red, but the unwillingness in his heart was even worse.Why isn't her aunt the Duke's wife?

Feng Shi said: "Whether you admit it or not, if there are no accidents, Dongxiang will be a sure-fire lady in the future, and for you, it depends on the future of that child Wen Xiang. If you are lucky and he can be a Jinshi, you will also Able to become the wife of an official."

"If you can't accept this, then I can only have someone send you back to Tongzhou now."

Rather than letting her continue to stay and offend people, it is better to send her back early.

The Feng family only has this daughter, Feng Donghua, who is usually held in the palm of her hand.Where did she hear such serious words, tears fell directly, and she choked and said: "Mother, I understand. I will try my best to please Dongxiang and Mrs. Yun, please don't send me back."

Several girls, she was sent home.At that time, I don't know how many rumors there will be at home.

Seeing her like this, Mrs. Feng also felt a little distressed. Seeing her unequivocal assurance, she finally believed her.

She said: "Okay, wipe away your tears. The day after tomorrow will be Dongxiang's make-up ceremony. I don't know how many big people will be here. You should also dress up and be sweeter. If you vote for some noble person, yes Your future will also be beneficial. It would be even better if you can make friends with a few noble girls from the capital, and when you marry into the Zhang family, the Zhang family can only provide for you."

Feng Donghua listened to her words with his head down, Feng Shi was very pleased with his well-behaved appearance, "On that day, you will wear that apricot yellow dress to match your complexion."

Feng Donghua said: "Isn't the red one more beautiful? And it's still made of Huanhua brocade."

The huanhua brocade was given to her mother by her aunt, and her mother liked it very much, so she specially gave her a few feet to cut out a set of clothes, and kept the rest carefully in the warehouse. Not bad.

Feng Shi said: "That water red color will easily steal the limelight from the master, after all it's not right."

Feng Donghua pursed his lips and didn't say anything, but subconsciously grabbed the hem of the skirt with his hands, showing obvious wrinkles.

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After being taught a lesson by his mother, Feng Donghua did try his best to please Feng Dongxiang.It's just that she was used to being aloof before, and while flattering people, she couldn't avoid carrying it, which made it seem neither fish nor fowl.

In comparison, Feng Donglan and Feng Dongxiu have no such pressure at all, they are intimate with Feng Dongxiang every day.After learning that Feng Dongxiang raised her aunt from the palace, she was even more amazed.In their eyes, no matter whether it is a person or a thing, as long as there is a little royal relationship, it will show its grandeur.

Even the female teachers they teach at home teach the whole family by themselves. How can they be like Feng Dongxiang, who has a nunnery from the palace alone.

Yun Xi is very concerned about the upbringing of the younger sisters. Previously, the aunts released from the palace every year, Yun Xi felt that they were suitable and available, so she directly snatched them and became her sister's upbringing aunts.For example, Aunt Sun next to Dongxiang turned out to be the second-class aunt next to the Queen Mother. Even if she is not as good as Nanny Li and Nanny Zhang, the upbringing rules and human relations are enough.

Yun Xi also made an agreement with Yun Yao, Dong Xiang and others, since they were given to raise their aunts, these aunts will also be raised by them in the future.Several people are masters who are not short of money, and such an opportunity is rare, so they naturally nodded in response.

After Feng Donglan and Feng Dongxiu knew Aunt Sun's identity, they often asked her to leave some rules, etiquette and some basic common sense.

Before that, they didn't even know the difference between the Palace of Mental Cultivation and the Palace of Qianqing, nor did they know the specific functions of some high-ranking officials.

After Yun Xi found out, she felt that these two girls were much smarter than Feng Donghua.Feng Donghua just had a nice face.

Feng Donghua wanted to say hello to Yun Xi, but it was a pity that Yun Xi had just returned to the capital and had a lot of things to do.After news of her return to Beijing got out, there were countless people who posted posts for her.As for Zhuzhu, as soon as she returned to the capital, she couldn't wait to go to Songbai Academy to go to school.This girl has always been sweet-talking, and she has prepared thoughtful gifts for every female gentleman. Although everyone hasn't seen her for more than a year, they still don't feel strange at all.Yun Xi was also happy that Zhuzhu stayed in the academy more, so as not to bother her all day long.

In addition to replying to the post to set up a banquet, Yun Xi also had to look at the ledger to see who should be dismissed and who should be rewarded with money.She also went to the yamen to transfer the land deed of a thousand acres of land to Dongxiang's name, which was regarded as an addition to her.

Feng Dongxiang added this field and the silk and satin real estate brought back by Yun Xi, and there were four more dowries, making it 68.

Yun Xi looked at it and said, "After a few days of makeup, I can make up 72."

For Dongxiang's make-up ceremony, there must be a lot of guests coming to the door.For example, Lu Yiran has already announced that he will give Dongxiang a set of ruby ​​face masks and a set of amethyst face masks.Lu Yiran gave birth to a daughter last year as she wished.

Originally, Yun Xi thought that Yiran would arrange her daughter as a foster daughter, but Yiran said it directly. She told everyone that she met a young man with a peerless appearance outside and fell in love at first sight, and the two had this child.

Yiran returned to the capital a few months late on purpose, and her daughter said that she was weak, and even the full moon ceremony and birthday party were held outside. The people in the capital were really coaxed by her, thinking it was Lu Yiran gave birth to her life outside.

Lu Yiran directly named his daughter Lu Jia.

Chu Xiyuan even canonized this little girl as the princess, titled Yi, who wrote the beautiful name Yi, and after this title came out, the imperial censor who originally wanted to impeach Lu Yiran silently tore up the written papers .The attitude of the superiors is so obvious, why should they ask for trouble.Yiran also swore to Yun Xi that sooner or later, she would make her daughter a princess for her meritorious service.

After Lu Yiran had a daughter, she became more aggressive in her career.At the end of this year, he even led a team to suppress bandits, and his official position was promoted again because of his meritorious service.Yun Xi felt that if she continued, she would become the first female general in Dachu just around the corner.

Yun Xi couldn't help but smile when she thought of her good friend.

She said to Dongxiang, "Are you ready for tomorrow's clothes?"

Although Dongxiang will not go out to entertain guests, but there will definitely be a lot of well-connected ladies who will visit her, so she still needs to dress up.

Dongxiang nodded and said, "It was prepared a month ago. It's the paddy field clothes made by Li Xiuniang." Her cheeks turned red, "It's just for me. It's a bit extravagant to cut several bolts of brocade."

The paddy field clothing is originally made of sporadic brocade forging materials, and it is colorful and unique after being made.It's just that sometimes in order to make good-looking paddy field clothes, one has to cut a good silk and satin, so Dongxiang feels a little extravagant.

Yun Xi said indifferently: "It's not that the remaining fabrics are not used to make clothes, they will still be kept, so there's no point in wasting them."

Dongxiang nodded and said, "But that dress is indeed very nice. The clothing store in our mansion can also sell this style."

After Yunxi took over all the family property of Yunfu, she converted one of the stores into a tailor-made clothing store. The clothes inside are all tailor-made, such as Yuehua skirts, phoenix-tailed skirts, inter-color skirts... There are all kinds of styles. , and even some of the fabrics are tributes, with unique styles, elegant patterns and full of new ideas.Therefore, even though the custom-made clothes in it are very expensive, there are still many famous nobles flocking to them, willing to spend hundreds of taels of silver to tailor a set of clothes that are unique to themselves.

Yunxi's store also cooperates with Lin Wanniang, the most powerful embroidery master in the contemporary era, and Lin Wanniang takes [-]% of the dividends.

Yun Xi said: "I've had people make several sets and put them in the store, but I just have to wait for you to add makeup before officially putting them on the shelves."

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After everything is ready, it will soon be September 28, Dongxiang's make-up ceremony.

The Yun Mansion, which had been closed for more than two years, finally opened its doors, showing a burst of joy.

Feng Yunshi put on her best clothes, and even asked her granddaughter to put on a light makeup for her.She has been pampered in the past few years, so her complexion is very good, and today is another good day for her granddaughter, her whole body is filled with joy.

Previously, Feng Yunshi's attitude towards Feng Shi was very cold, every time Feng Shi greeted her, she would see her off after a few words.Today, for the sake of her granddaughter, Feng Yunshi is not easy to put on a face, and it is rare for her to be kind to Feng Shi.

Feng Shi followed behind Feng Yunshi, seeing this aunt greeting many noble ladies familiarly, she regretted her previous actions to the extreme.If their eldest wife hadn't been obsessed with ghosts at the time, and had provided for the third aunt well, relying on the aunt's connections, maybe her husband would have been promoted a long time ago, and she wouldn't have to spend so much money to make money and make the whole family live frugally.

Life is hard to buy, I knew it earlier.

Several faces of the Feng family and the Feng family are relatively new and have never appeared in the capital.Many people who came here today made good friends with the Yunfu, and even curiously asked about their identities.

Feng Yunshi just briefly introduced.Everyone is not a fool. Seeing Feng Yunshi's alienated attitude, he guessed their relationship. Except for a polite greeting at the beginning, he didn't talk to them much afterwards.

Duoduo, Yunyao, and Yurong also ran over to put on some make-up, and they all gave silk and satin jewelry.Yun Yao even gave a copy of the piano score written by the former master Cheng Siyuan.Feng Dongxiang's favorite musical instrument is the Guqin, and Yun Xi specially gave her a Guqin named "Yu Su" as a dowry.

Because of the good relationship and the fact that none of these people are short of money, the gifts they gave were very generous.

Tao Huanhuan, who is already married, joked: "It can be seen that your sisters have a good relationship, and the things you gave are compared to us."

What Tao Huan sent off was a pair of step shakers, two bolts of silk satin and several colors of needlework. This kind of makeup is already considered generous.

Duoduo pursed her lips and smiled, making a rare joke, "If you don't give something more precious, how can we reflect our sisterhood."

When she was speaking, her eyes seemed to drift towards Feng Donghua.

Tao Huanhuan and Dodo have known each other for many years, and they have a tacit understanding. She turned her head and asked Feng Donghua and the Feng family girls very cooperatively, "I heard that you are Dongxiang's cousin, and you grew up together, so you must have a good relationship. I don't know what gift you gave?"

Feng Donglan lowered her head shyly, and said, "I just sent a few purses and a pair of silver rings I made myself."

Feng Dongxiu said: "I sent several handkerchiefs and a silver bracelet."

Duoduo said: "Courtesy is less important than affection. At least it's not like Yunyao, and I have never made a purse to give away by myself." Duoduo also has a good relationship with Yunyao, so she teased her on the spot like this.

Feng Donghua really didn't prepare the so-called makeup ceremony. It should be said that in her heart, her mother had already prepared it, since she didn't need to prepare it.And these days, after she failed to please Yun Xi, she tried her best to buy the maidservants of the Yun Mansion who served her, so she really never asked what gifts her mother had prepared.

The blood rushed directly to her face, and she subconsciously looked at her mother.

Feng said quickly: "We have also prepared some silk and satin from Tongzhou. Although it is not a particularly valuable item, it is also a thought."

Tao Huanhuan hummed, but said nothing.She just felt that Feng Donghua's behavior of wanting to use Feng Dongxiang's ability to make friends with people in the capital without giving his heart was ridiculous.After all, they are also cousins ​​in the same clan. It's too outrageous for a cousin to marry without even giving her a purse.

Whether the makeup gift is precious or not is not the point, the heart is the most important.

The girls who were still talking to Feng Donghua left her without a trace, and started talking to Feng Donglan and Feng Dongxiu instead.

Speaking of it, everyone did a good job of saving face, and they never looked at Feng Donghua with disdain.But Feng Donghua felt that everyone was mocking her in their hearts, she only felt that Duoduo deliberately mentioned this makeup ceremony, simply to make her look ugly.

Since she came to the capital, everything has gone wrong, she has accumulated a lot of anger, and now she has added another grievance.

Compared with these aristocrats in the capital, she has a lower status. If she can have the luck of blossoming and marry into a rich family, then they will support her, so how can she be so angry.

In the past few days, Feng Donghua also often asked the maid to go out to inquire about the news of the capital, focusing on inquiring about the Yun family and the Du family, so she also knew some information.Knowing that Duoduo is very lucky, she was born as a commoner, and she can fly on a branch and become a phoenix, becoming Mrs. Hou Ye.You must know that Duoduo's status was not as good as hers before she got married.After all, she is also the first daughter of an official.

Feng Donghua was suffocating in his heart, but he could only suppress it forcibly, vomiting so much that he almost vomited blood.

It's just that she thinks too much of herself after all. Others are looking at the dowry and connecting with others by the way, so they don't care about a little shrimp like her.

This dowry ceremony can be regarded as a dowry in disguise, and Duo Duo's dowry is still very good.

Seeing this, everyone felt more and more that the Yun family was really kind, that even a relative who came to the house to make a comeback could buy her such a generous dowry.After knowing that half of the money was earned by Dongxiang herself, she felt that she would earn money and would definitely be a good housekeeper in the future.

Yun Xi greeted everyone with a smile and a smile, making every guest who came to the door feel like a spring breeze.

Suddenly Yin Dan came over and whispered in her ear that Su Wan and Concubine Xie had come together.

Yun Xi was startled, she was not surprised that Su Wan came, but it was very rare for Concubine Xie to come.Concubine Xie's life in the Third Prince's Mansion was not easy.The reason why her sister Xiao Xie gave birth to a sick son is said to be her handwriting.Although Chu Ling did not catch conclusive evidence, she was still sent to Zhuangzi to be confined for a period of time. She was freed and returned to the palace a few months ago.After her news reached Xie's family, Xie's family became even more disgusted with her and withdrew all support for her, and all support was transferred to Xiao Xie.

Concubine Xie, as the pro-daughter of the Xie family, was severely overwhelmed by the concubine daughter of the Xie family, and she even brought her mother to die in front of her father. I have to say that it was really ugly.

Yun Fu has no friendship with this side concubine Xie, is she just here to congratulate her, or does she have other plans?

Yun Xi suppressed the guessing in her mind, and a slight vigilance arose in her heart.

Su Wan and Concubine Xie were quickly brought in.Su Wan greeted her with a gentle expression, and even gave her a makeup gift.Su Wan's gift was also full of her literati feelings as usual, it was just a copybook and a painting and calligraphy.

The copybook was also written by a famous teacher, and it was expensive.Her make-up gift only represented an individual, and she also sent the make-up gift from the Third Prince's Mansion together, which was nothing more than jade pendants, silk and satin.

Yun Xi hadn't seen this side concubine Xie for at least two years, and was a little surprised when she saw her.Concubine Xie is already a bereaved dog in people's eyes, and in everyone's impression, she should also be that kind of haggard and emaciated image.It's just that Mrs. Xie doesn't have the so-called sense of decadence at all, her complexion is rosy, and her appearance is delicate and beautiful.

Xie's offer was even more generous, he directly sent a box of emeralds and a set of pearl jewelry, plus a peacock cloak.The cloak was made of peacock feathers, and when it was opened, it was resplendent and resplendent, blinding everyone's eyes.

If you don't reach out and don't hit the smiling face, people will come to give gifts sincerely, and the gifts are very expensive.Of course, Yun Xi also showed a good attitude towards guests, but she was even more vigilant in her heart: if she has nothing to do, she is courteous, and she is either adulterous or stealing.

Concubine Xie seemed to have a better temper, and said to Yun Xi: "I used to be young, and I was spoiled at home. If I accidentally offended Madam, please don't offend me."

Yun Xi naturally expressed that she was not surprised.

Concubine Xie talked to everyone with a smile, as if she came here today to make up for her previous arrogance and domineering, her attitude was so good that it made people hairy.

After Lu Yiran came over, she restrained herself a little.

Lu Yiran didn't get along very well with Mrs. Xie, Mrs. Xie had suffered from her several times in the palace, and her fear of her was already engraved in her bones.

Apart from adding makeup this time, Lu Yiran also asked Yun Xi if he wanted to go into the palace together sometime to visit the keel.

Yun Xi had long been curious about this so-called keel, so she naturally nodded in agreement.

Lu Yiran clapped his hands and said: "That's it, we two go together, I don't believe that the emperor's uncle will reject me. Well, I will call a few more people together, including Ye Yushan and Shu Jing."

Yun Xi was speechless for a while, she originally thought that the keel could be looked at casually, but in the end Yiran called her just to increase the weight.

After Lu Yiran finished talking about the keel with great interest, he asked her in a low voice what Xie was doing here, and whether it was to make trouble.

Yun Xi shook her head, and said softly: "I don't know what kind of medicine she sells in her gourd."

She subconsciously looked for Mrs. Xie, but found that Mrs. Xie had already spoken to Feng Donghua.Feng Donghua seemed excited to be able to talk to a prince and concubine like her, his earlobes were red.

There was a harmless smile on the corner of Xie's mouth, occasionally responding with a few words.

Yun Xi really wanted to know what the two of them were saying, but in such a noisy scene, under the interference of a bunch of voices, it was difficult for her to distinguish, even if she had excellent hearing.

(End of this chapter)