Chapter 945: Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Daiyu (108)
Chapter 945: Dream of the Red Chamber, Lin Daiyu (108)
Of course, there were also two concubines.
Cheng Shiyu, the legitimate daughter of the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review, and Liu Sisi, the legitimate daughter of the Left Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate.
The funniest thing is that these two have a good relationship with Li Siqi.
Following the Emperor's decree, they were to start sharing meals together.
Of course, the situations of other friends are equally interesting.
An Jinxin, the eldest granddaughter of a Grand Secretary of the Cabinet, became the fourth prince's wife.
Zheng Mingzhu, the legitimate daughter of the Minister of War, and Wei Yunxi, the legitimate daughter of the Marquis of Tai'an, were both concubines of the Fourth Prince.
Princess Minmin, the legitimate daughter of the princess, was betrothed to Prince Bei Jing as his princess consort.
Mingxiu, the legitimate daughter of Prince Jingjun, was betrothed to the eldest grandson of Wang Taifu, a Grand Academician of the Guanwen Hall.
Knowing about her friends' weddings, Li Siqi knew that everyone was doing well.
The people referred to are all capable individuals, outstanding talents who can support their families.
At least the beginning was good.
"Yu'er, it's fortunate that your wedding is postponed for two years."
Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "We still have time to prepare your dowry."
You're still young, it's good that you come in a little later.
However, the two concubines…
"It seems that His Majesty has ordered them to enter the mansion six months after Yu'er and the Sixth Prince get married."
Xu Ruxin picked up the conversation, "That's good."
If Yu'er marries into the prince's residence first, her harem will not be controlled by others.
Once the concubines entered the palace, Yu'er had already established herself in the prince's residence and no longer needed to fear them.
correct.
"Yu'er, if I remember correctly, you had a pretty good relationship with the two concubines?"
"Yes."
Li Siqi nodded with a smile, "Cheng Shiyu, the legitimate daughter of the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review, and Liu Sisi, the legitimate daughter of Lord Liu, the Left Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate."
Both Shiyu and Sisi have good personalities.
Shiyu still shares a room with Yu'er in the palace.
"You guys..."
Upon hearing this, Xu Ruxin didn't know whether to laugh or have a headache. "If they are all good-natured, that's fine. But if they are all competitive, you'll have a headache in the future."
"Don't worry, Mother."
Li Siqi smiled and said, "Yu'er knows what she's doing and will get along well with them."
……
Rongguo Mansion.
Grandmother Jia's courtyard.
"Yu'er has married into the royal family."
Grandmother Jia's expression was somewhat complicated, but there was still joy in her eyes. "The royal family is good. Yu'er will not be bullied in the future."
but……
"If only it were the Fourth Prince."
Upon hearing her words, everyone present fell silent.
Their infrequent social engagements do not mean they are unaware that the Fourth Prince is highly regarded by the Emperor.
Some people treat the fourth prince as an invisible crown prince.
If the Lin family girl really becomes the fourth prince's wife, she might have the chance to become the empress.
Of course, this was just something they thought about; no one dared to say it aloud.
“Grandmother, the Emperor has decreed this marriage; neither Uncle nor Yu’er has the right to interfere.”
Jia Yuanchun's tone carried a hint of envy, "No wonder Yu'er always said that her uncle would not interfere with her marriage, and that it was all decided by the Emperor."
I'm afraid my uncle already knew that the Emperor had this intention.
There's no need to secretly seek out good families.
“Yuan Chun is right.”
Grandmother Jia nodded. "His Majesty has always been good to your uncle, so he certainly won't hide the matter of the arranged marriage from him."
The father and daughter are quite shrewd; they refuse to reveal any information whatsoever.
It made us all worry about Yu'er for a while.
It seems there are two more concubines?
"It's perfectly normal to bestow a concubine upon someone."
Lady Wang added, "I heard that concubines can only enter the mansion six months after the principal wife's marriage."
It seems His Majesty truly protects Yu'er.
"It's only right that we protect her."
Grandmother Jia's gaze swept over Wang Xifeng, "Whose backyard doesn't have people coming in?"
Since it's unavoidable, let's just live our lives well from now on.
They're always causing trouble, aren't they afraid of being laughed at?
This statement is pointed.
Everyone can understand it.
A cold glint flashed in Madam Wang's eyes.
Wang Xifeng forced a stiff smile, "The old lady is right."
Who told us to run into such a shameless person?
I am also an incompetent person.
"If we can't control them, then let them be."
"You are a sensible person."
Grandmother Jia showed a satisfied expression.
He turned to look at Madam Wang and his tone turned cold, "Some people have no sense of propriety and make a fool of themselves, making us lose face as well."
You should all be more careful in the future.
If something else happens...
Don't blame this old woman for being impolite.
"The old lady is right."
Madam Wang felt incredibly aggrieved.
But she had no choice but to force a smile and say, "I will never do such thankless things as my daughter-in-law again."
This time,
"This puts me in an awkward position, caught between a rock and a hard place."
“Those shameless things should be sent away long ago.”
Wang Xifeng sneered, "You dare to play this game of eating what's in your bowl while eyeing what's in the pot in our mansion?"
They're really treating us all like fools, making a fool of us.
"Alright, it's all in the past."
Grandmother Jia was not happy to hear these things, saying, "Everyone should behave themselves and live their lives in peace."
"All of you, leave!"
"Yes!"
"Daughter-in-law, resign!"
"Granddaughter (granddaughter-in-law) takes her leave!"
……
A group of people got up and left.
Wang Xifeng took the lead and quickly left.
Madam Wang watched her departing figure and couldn't help but snort coldly.
Li Wan returned to her own courtyard alone.
Jia Yuanchun accompanied her mother to the main room.
The three sisters, Yingchun, Tanchun, and Xichun, walked at the very back.
They chatted as they walked.
"I never expected something like this to happen."
Upon hearing Jia Xichun's words, Jia Yingchun showed a disdainful look, "Trying to climb the social ladder, huh?"
Now, Lian Erge is a fourth-rank official in the capital, someone an ordinary merchant girl like her can't possibly climb up to.
It's not surprising that she used such methods to gain access to Lian's second brother's backyard.
"It can only be said that we underestimated her."
Jia Tanchun looked disgusted. "Ever since she moved into our mansion, everyone has noticed that she has her eye on Baoyu, the second brother."
Has she been to Baoyu's second brother's room many times?
I think Xiren and the others are almost treating her like Bao Er's wife.
Who would have thought she'd turn around and hook up with Lian Er Ge, stealing a man from Feng Ge'er? She's shameless!
"It was indeed quite unexpected."
Jia Yingchun's expression was somewhat complicated. "Perhaps she chose this path for her brother's sake."
"Second sister, why do you say that?"
Jia Tanchun frowned. "Xue Pan has been exiled, and we haven't heard from him yet."
It's still uncertain whether he'll be able to reach Lingnan.
"You can't say that."
Jia Yingchun responded softly, "As long as no bad news comes, there is hope for them, mother and daughter."
They were indeed unable to interfere with the matter of exile.
However, it's perfectly normal for them to try their best to help Xue Pan.
"Could she save Xue Pan by becoming Lian Erge's concubine?"
Jia Xichun was puzzled. "It shouldn't be possible. You know, even if my elder sister pleaded with the Emperor, she couldn't help him."
In the end, he was exiled.
Can I still help him now?
"Why not."
Jia Yingchun led them to the main house's courtyard, saying, "Right now, the most promising person in our household is Second Brother Lian."
As long as Lian Erge knows officials in Lingnan, he can pass on a message to them, asking them to take care of Xue Pan.
Perhaps this will allow Xue Pan to survive in Lingnan.
Think about it yourselves, does Brother Bao have that ability?
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