Because of the green servant girl's performance, the entire wang fu became much more peaceful. Later on, the Empress Dowager gave out many rare items and praised Wang Fei's virtue and intelligence. It was as though she hadn't been the one who had hinted to Wang Fei to have children earlier.
The Empress Dowager's actions were undoubtedly an expression of goodwill to Hua Xi Wan and a message. She was not forcing Xian Wang to take a concubine. Xian Wang Fei was very good. She was very satisfied. Other people shouldn't make wild guesses.
No one understood what the Empress Dowager was planning. Someone suddenly recalled that Xian Wang had gone to the Empress Dowager's palace a day ago and stayed for a long time. They instantly realized that it probably wasn't the Empress Dowager who had thought things through, but Xian Wang who had gone to beg the Empress Dowager.
Xian Wang's actions instantly attracted the praise of the females in Jing. Even the womenfolk who only thought he had some looks felt that he wasn't bad. Most normal women in the world would especially admire men who loved their wives and daughters. So unknowingly, Yan Jinqiu received the title of a good man among the women.
They had seen many men who sacrificed their wives' emotions and foolishly filial piety. A man like Xian Wang was rare. There were womenfolk praising Yan Jinqiu. Naturally, there were womenfolk who envied Hua Xi Wan. There were also some male compatriots who felt that their recent days weren't as carefree as before. The reason was that they had an extra point of reference.
In the Third Master Hua's fu, Hua Chu Yu and Master Lin's wedding was set at the end of autumn. Even though there was still half a year, and the fu had prepared a large amount of dowry for her, the Yao Clan still ordered the servants to prepare all kinds of new things. They looked as though they wanted to give the best things to Hua Chu Yu as dowry.
The Third Master Hua's family wasn't a particularly dazzling personage in Jing, but they had the marquis fu behind them. Above them was Xian Wang who was greatly favored by Xian Wang. So even though the Third Master Hua didn't have much power, the purchasers he sent out all had a lot of face in the shops.
One day, the purchasers of the fu had set their eyes on a box of pearls and even paid the deposit. In the end, the purchasers of the Princess Duan He's fu forcefully bought it. The purchasers of the Third Master Hua's fu had no choice but to return empty-handed to the Yao Clan.
After hearing the entire story, the Yao Clan cursed angrily, "A widow who lost her husband and brother is still so arrogant. Let's see how long she can be proud of herself."
"Mother," Hua Chu Yu hurriedly stopped the Yao Clan's words and comforted, "It's just some pearls. It's not something rare. It doesn't matter even if we don't have it."
"Silly girl, I just wanted to make a pearl gown for you as a dowry. Who knew that Princess Duan He would be so shameless and openly steal things from our fu." Even though the Yao Clan wasn't satisfied, she also understood that Princess Duan He's personality had always been tough. If she wanted something, normal people would have to give it up. The reason why their family was able to buy things so smoothly these days was mostly because of the marquis fu and Xian Wang Fu's influence. Otherwise, no matter how much money they had, they wouldn't have been able to buy so many good things.
Thinking of Hua Xi Wan, the Yao Clan asked unnaturally, "Are you in contact with that person from the wang fu? A few days ago, there was a rumor that the Empress Dowager wasn't satisfied with her. Is that true? "
"Xian Wang treats meimei with sincerity. As long as Xian Wang doesn't have any other intentions, San Mei is fine." Hua Chu Yu thought of the rumor she had heard yesterday that a servant girl from Xian Wang Fu had tried to seduce Xian Wang. The result was that Xian Wang had sent her to the laundry room, and even the steward was punished. She said, "Don't worry about San Mei. She's living well in the wang fu."
"Who cares about her?" The Yao Clan coughed uncomfortably. "She's the di daughter of the marquis fu, and a wang fei. Why would we poor families need to worry about her?"
Hua Chu Yu smiled. She understood her stubborn and soft-hearted personality. She changed the topic and said, "I heard that there was a little conflict at second uncle's fu. Last time at grandmother's room, I saw Da Jie's haggard expression and was thinking if we should invite her to our fu to stay for a few days … …"
Before she finished speaking, she was interrupted by the Yao Clan. The Yao Clan said with a dark face, "You're a girl preparing for marriage. It's inauspicious to invite her to stay in the fu." The Yao Clan paused and worried that her words were too harsh. She sighed and said, "It's not that I'm being harsh, but I really don't like Da Jie's personality. These days, her personality has become strange and deep. I'm afraid she'll go crazy and hurt you one day. Your brother's personality is like the shizi of the first branch. I don't have to worry about him. Only you, child, look smart and quick-witted, but you care about relationships. How can I not worry? "
Hua Chu Yu was silent. She had just said it casually and hadn't thought that her mother would say such a thing. In reality, of the three sisters, she was closer to Hua Xi Wan. From a young age, she felt that Da Jie's personality was introverted and sensitive, but she was also strong-minded. Compared to Da Jie, being with Da Jie was not as fun and relaxing as being with Da Jie. She didn't care about relationships. She was just worried that something would happen to Da Jie when she saw Da Jie so haggard.
"Mother, your words …" Hua Chu Yu hesitated, "Da Jie's personality is a bit sensitive, but it's not to this … extreme."
"How old are you?" The Yao Clan laughed softly, "I've seen people like Da Jie before. It's not just me. Even that tigress of the first branch doesn't like her that much. Didn't you see that tigress didn't like to invite Second Miss to talk with Da Jie when Da Jie went to visit them recently? What was the reason she used every time she invited you to the marquis fu? "
Hua Chu Yu finally remembered that Da Jie had never appeared in the few times she had gone to talk with Da Jie when Da Jie returned to the marquis fu. She suddenly realized that Da Jie didn't like Da Jie this much. But last winter, Da Jie was still fine when Da Jie returned to the marquis fu.
Seeing her puzzled expression, the Yao Clan could only explain more clearly, "That tigress doesn't have any good points, but she's not a narrow-minded person. As long as you don't touch her children, she'll turn a blind eye to other small matters. But if you dare to think about her three children, she'll fight with your life. "
When Hua Chu Yu heard this, she thought to herself, Mother usually likes to take advantage of Da Jie with words. Was it because she knew Da Jie's personality?
"Last winter, when Da Jie returned to the fu, did you notice the way Da Jie looked at Da Jie, Xian Wang?" The Yao Clan lowered her voice and said mysteriously, "That damned girl's thoughts aren't right."
Hua Chu Yu felt a chill run down her back and sweat appeared on her forehead. Could it be that Da Jie had that kind of thought about Xian Wang? But Xian Wang was Da Jie's husband. How could she have such thoughts?
"If that's all, then it's fine. But when Da Jie returned to the fu at the end of the year, just look at Da Jie's appearance. Tsk, tsk, tsk. I couldn't help but feel pity for her. Tell me, who is she trying to seduce with that appearance?" The Yao Clan sneered disdainfully, "Da Jang, that woman. She says she's from a scholarly family. But look at her. Look at her daughter. What kind of person is she? She's even thinking about her own brother-in-law. I feel ashamed for her. "
Although the Yao Clan didn't think they were virtuous and virtuous people, they still looked down on Da Jang's pretentious but disgusting behavior. At least she wouldn't betray her daughter for glory. Her daughter wouldn't think about her brother-in-law.
"How dare she seduce Xian Wang with that appearance? She should look at herself in the mirror and see how she can compare to Da Jie."
Although the Yao Clan's words were crude, they were very reasonable. Hua Chu Yu wasn't a person who couldn't distinguish right from wrong. After hearing these words, she made up her mind to stay away from Hua Yiliu in the future. Not for anything else, but for the sake of Hua Yiliu.
Da Jie and Xian Wang were deeply in love. Da Jie shouldn't have such thoughts because Da Jie had helped Da Jie out of the sea of bitterness. Da Jie didn't like Da Jie. Da Jie didn't like people like Da Jie. As the saying goes, people who walk different paths can't make plans together.
In Xian Wang Fu, Hua Xi Wan took out some bright and festive gemstones and jadeite from her private storage and asked Bai Xia to sort them out by Red Tassel. Then, she picked out some of them.
"Let Nanny send these things to Da Jie's residence. Da Jie is getting married at the end of autumn. These things are suitable for her dowry. If we delay any longer, we won't be able to make it in time." When Hua Yiliu got married, she added to her dowry. Now that Hua Chu Yu was getting married, she could only give her dowry according to Hua Yiliu's example. However, she was closer to Hua Chu Yu. It was normal for her to give her more things in private.
Between people, there were differences in closeness and distance. She treated Hua Yiliu as a cousin, and treated Hua Chu Yu as a good sister.
"Wang Fei, don't worry. The things have been divided. Later, I'll send them to Da Jie with the two nannies." Bai Xia smiled as she put a box of rubies into the pile that was to be sent out. Then she handed the list of gifts to Hua Xi Wan, "Take a look and see if there's anything missing."
Hua Xi Wan looked carefully. After thinking, she said: "Didn't Mutong send a box of pearls a few days ago? I saw that the color was very good, so I'll send some to Da Jie. After a long time, the color won't look good. Da Jie's skin is very fine, and pearls look good on her. "
Red Tassel went to the private stores to take out a box full of pearls. Hua Xi Wan was finally satisfied.
Yan Jinqiu walked into the room and saw the table was filled with all kinds of gems, pearls, and agate. He smiled and asked: "What are you doing? Preparing to make new jewelry?" A few days ago, she had said that there was too much jewelry and that it was too dazzling. Why was she in the mood to make these things today?
Hua Xi Wan pulled him to sit next to her. After explaining the reason, she pointed at the list of gifts and asked: "If Da Jie knew, would she make a fuss?"
"When you helped her daughter escape the sea of bitterness, did she say a word of thanks to you?" Because of all kinds of reasons, Yan Jinqiu didn't have any good feelings towards the Jang family. Therefore, he was happy to see Hua Xi Wan keep her distance from the Jang family. Originally, he was worried that Hua Xi Wan would be closer to Second Young Mistress Jang because his father-in-law and Second Young Master Hua were biological brothers. Now, it seemed that he had worried for nothing.
"Whether she makes a fuss or not, it's yours. It's your freedom to give it to whoever you want." Yan Jinqiu didn't have any misgivings. "You don't have to worry about this. After the things are sorted out, I'll have Mutong send them over tomorrow. Let's see who dares to say anything."
Hua Xi Wan: …
No matter how resourceful a man was, when it came to matters of the harem, most of them were crude and simple.
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