Chapter 106
Rong Xiangmian was as if he hadn’t heard, and pressed his head, “Oops, you’re gentle.”
“Miss, I’m sorry. Look at my stupid hands!” Fei Xue cooperated and hit her own hand, “Miss, do you think you should still wear this crown from yesterday?”
Rong Xiangmian wisped her hair, “I don’t bother to wear that laborious thing at home, just wear a few headdresses and pin a flower on it.”
Feixue asked again, “There are more than a dozen kinds of flowers by the lake. What kind of flowers do you want, slave girl will go and pick them.”
Rong Xiangmian thought for a while, “Let’s put on a Jianlan, go and pick one.”
Feixue promised to go, only three people were left in the room, Rong Xiangshi was even more reckless: “When my sister became the princess, she didn’t have any sister in her eyes.”
“Why do you say that ah,” Rong Xiangshi then turned around, laughed: “Yo, just now did not see. Sister wearing this body Deng Yun Jin is very good looking.”
Rong Xiangshi had a bellyful of words that she was able to utilize, “Sister, you also make a body. Nowadays, aren’t all the good things in the royal palace for you to use?”
“Sister joking, you also know that this is tribute, where can easily get?”
“That’s true, there aren’t many in the palace. I heard my father say that Yuhang will be here today, so I’ll have to thank him properly. I don’t know what he likes, how to return the gift, so I came to ask sister.”
Rong Xiang Xiang said, “He doesn’t care about those minor details, sister doesn’t need to be too polite. There is only one thing to remind sister, this Deng Yun Jin is a luxurious thing, wear it at home is good, outside or try to avoid attracting attention, fall into people’s hands.”
“I naturally know.” Rong Xiangshi lovingly caressed the sleeve, “Are you afraid that this thing is too luxurious to fall into the mouth, or are you afraid to let others know where this thing comes from …… to fall into the mouth?”
Rong Xiangxian laughed: “Sister smart, naturally know which one is not good. Third brother-in-law is busy investigating Zhang Pan’s corruption, this has been a lot of people hate. If his family members act too extravagantly and unauthorized, will not let the Yongan Marquis House seize the handle? The reason why the Supervisory Yuan let him appear for impeachment is also because he grew up in wealth since childhood and never lacked anything, nor did he covet any personal gain in the officialdom, the so-called no desire is just, sister understands.”
Rong Xiangzhi originally came in high and mighty, didn’t expect to be taught a lesson, huffed: “You do know how to talk the talk, but you just don’t want to see me wearing the clothes that Yul Wang gave me.”
“You love how to think how to think.” Rong Xiangshi turned back to the mirror, carefully picking out jewelry, “It’s best to wear these clothes in front of the Eldest Princess and tell her that it’s a gift from Yü Wang!”
“You …… “Rong Xiangshi knew that this was his destiny, irrefutable, coldly laughed, “Why do you need to take the Eldest Princess to press people? You are just hearing that Yu Wang said to me that if there is a dispatch, he will do whatever he wants, so your heart is not happy. I don’t know if King Yuh is doing anything for you?”
These words are like needles piercing into Xiangmian’s heart, she stares at the mirror, not knowing how to defend herself.
At this time, behind that screen in the mirror, a figure walked out, his face was not good, holding a fire refractor in his hand, scarlet a bit of firelight, overpowering the red of the Deng Yun Jin.
What is he going to do?
Burn the Deng Yun Jin?
Rong Xiangmian’s mind quickly flew through several thoughts, so anxious that she slapped her comb heavily on the dressing table, “What I say, always turn a deaf ear, how many times have I said, don’t dip the comb in osmanthus oil, just don’t listen.” The person in the mirror was scolded by her, stopped in her tracks and obediently retreated back.
“Miss,” Feixue came over with the flowers, “this oil must have been made by Zhenru, when we go back I’ll talk about her.”
Rong Xiangshi didn’t hold on to this matter any longer, letting Fei Xue put her hair in a bun, pinning a white-green, plain Jianlan flower.
Rong Xiangshi only thought that she had nothing to say but to talk about other things, instantly like a victory like self-satisfaction.
Rong Xiangmian didn’t care what she thought and made a gesture to Rong Xiangzhi, “Sister, please, let’s accompany mother and auntie for a stroll.”
She led the elders around the backyard of Fufeng Xuan, the piece of platform facing the lake to sit down and enjoy the flowers.
“The Duke of State’s residence even has such an elegant place, brother-in-law and sister really love the princess ah.” Marquis Yongding’s wife, the woman who felt that Rong Xiangmian insulted their family when they were discussing marriage, was now looking for words to climb the relationship.
Rong Xiangmian was hungry, chatting with the elders, the topic inadvertently came to Yu Wang, the ladies praised him for his moderation and modesty, quite respected by the important members of the court.
Mrs. Hou is so polite today, Rong Xiangmian vaguely guessed what she came to do.
Sure enough, I don’t know how many times she rehearsed this before she said the real purpose of her trip: “Xiangmian, I heard that the court is going to confer a number of shade officials recently. Your cousin Quan Yiyi is also old enough to go to the officialdom for experience.”
“Ah,” Rong Xiangmian smiled at his elders, “Then congratulations auntie, congratulations cousin.”
Mrs. Hou could only smile and say, “Same happiness, same happiness ……” and glanced at the Duke of England’s wife. Only then was Liu willing to pick up the conversation, “Meet each other ah, shade officials are not all the same. There are fat jobs, there is real power, there are also titular idle positions.”
Rong Xiangmian guessed what they were going to say, and only listened quietly, not taking the initiative to answer.
Mrs. Hou saw her like this, had no choice but to say: “Xiang see, although Yuhang has outstanding achievements, but returned to the capital not long ago, the foundation is still shallow, not compared to those several princes, hand to the court everywhere. According to my opinion, you in front of the king of yuping to say a few words of praise, please the king of yuping highness to write a letter of recommendation, so that you quan yi brother to stay in the capital to seek an important position, in the future also good for the king of yuping to help, this is not the best of both worlds?”
Rong Xiangmian wanted to laugh in his heart, begging someone to do something but also say that it’s the best of both worlds, auntie is still always good at saving face.
Who does not know that the title of the Marquis of Yongding to their generation will be gone, Liu Quanyi if there is no shade of the official, it is the same as the white clothes.
If it is really a relative who has come and gone, I don’t mind doing a favor, but when she thinks of that night in the ancestral hall, Liu Quanyi’s ugly face, she is sick to her stomach.
“Auntie asked me for the first time, how dare I not take it to heart. It’s just that cousin QuanYi came to drink third sister’s wedding wine that day and broke his leg, he’s still recuperating.”
“There’s still a while to go before the selection of the Shade Officials, and we’ll have to wait for him to arrive at his post; he’ll probably have recovered by that time. If we wait any longer, we’ll have to delay another year.”
“Good, I know.”
“Then ……”
“When I see His Highness, I will definitely explain it to him.”
“I knew you were a good boy.” Mrs. Yongding Marquis was overjoyed and praised Rong Xiangmian in front of Liu.
Liu’s face had a colorful look, this is also their family’s daughter, and she is competitive. Just did not expect Rong Xiang see do not even think about it, thought she also too dare to dare, dare to do Yu Wang’s main, hand to the officialdom. She was just unable to resist the request of her brother and sister-in-law, and came over to respond to the scene.
How does she know that Rong Xiangmian only wants to get away quickly, not to mention asking for an official such a thing, let her kill people she also agreed to say.
Seeing her mother praising Rong Xiangmian, Rong Xiangzhi said: “Auntie, mother, don’t be too happy. Sister only said that she was explaining to His Highness, whether His Highness agrees or not is still another matter.”
Lady Marquis Yongding laughed, “Newly married young couple, Yul Wang helping the wife’s mother’s family, I don’t think he will not disagree.”
Rong Xiangzhi looked at Rong Xiangxian’s face and knew that she had guessed correctly that she wasn’t sure about accomplishing this at all, so she said, “Auntie is right, this matter in the official world, sister dares to promise, it seems that King Yu really cherishes his sister, and there is nothing that he won’t do.”
Rong Xiangshi indifferently watched her third sister bragging about those four words, and gestured to touch the gorgeous sleeves to show her, so she put on a shy posture, “Third sister is accustomed to making fun of, Yuhang to me, how can it not be compared to the third brother-in-law to you ah. I heard that my brother-in-law went against the Princess for you, so I’m really envious of others.”
After saying this, Rong Xiangzhi immediately blushed in dismay. As if Mrs. Marquis Yongding had heard some news, she was about to ask what was going on, when Liu laughed and hurriedly pulled her to get up.
She also counted helping her mother’s family and fulfilling her brother’s mandate, so she said, “Sister-in-law, Xiangshi hasn’t had breakfast yet, let’s go back first. Master said that King Yu is coming home today, so we’ll eat together then and honor him more.”
Saying this, she hurriedly pulled Mrs. Yongding Marquis and her daughter away.
When Xiang Xiang returned to the house, Fei Xue had already quietly fetched water and served Zhou Xian Yang to wash up.
He heard everything that was said by the lake just now and took the initiative to say, “I will write you a letter of sponsorship.”
Xiang Xiang shook his head, “No need. If Liu QuanYi is really a talented person, it would be a good idea to raise a good person. But as you can see, he is a playboy, all day long, he eats wine and is intimate with prostitutes. If because you are the sponsor in the officialdom committed a crime, is not to bring you down? Besides, His Majesty doesn’t like the idea of a prince meddling in the court’s personnel.”
Zhou Xian Yang was strange: “Didn’t you just promise?”
“Wasn’t I still trying to get you off the hook earlier? Besides, what can I do if you don’t listen to what I promised? I’m just a commoner’s daughter of a public house, how can I dare to be His Highness King Yu’s master?”
Knowing that Rong Xiangzhi’s provocative words just now had made her angry, Zhou Xianyang wrapped his arms around her waist, “We’re on the same side. How can I not give you face?”
“Face can’t be a meal.” Rong Xiang Xiang broke away from him, “Don’t get in the way of your business.”
Zhou Xian Yang tightly wrapped the person from behind again, his warm breath brushing against her ear, “You know how to think for your husband, good lady.” After saying this, he kissed her on the cheek, “Why didn’t you let me come out just now?”
“What are you coming out for? Burn the Deng Yun Jin? I’ve already given it away, what good will it do me if you burn it? Instead, it’ll make it boil over and maybe expose us. I’m unhappy because of you, not because of Acacia. Am I to gloat and be happy when such a beautiful dress as hers burns?”
“It was me who was impulsive.” Zhou Xian Yang sighed, “I was overly angry just now, and I couldn’t imagine that she would use Deng Yun Jin to disgust you. No, let Xiao Nan burn it tonight.”
Rong Xiangyang inclined his head and stared at him, “Why do you like burning things so much? The sycamore trees in front of our family’s ancestral hall have all been burned bald by you. I’m telling you, don’t go! Have you forgotten how my mother died? The two of us also encountered a fire at the City God Temple, no more fires in the State Duke’s Mansion!”
Seeing her serious face, Zhou Xian Yang pinched her soft face and begged for forgiveness, “Okay, okay, I don’t want to use fire, I’ll use other methods, right?”
“Do you have to ruin the Deng Yun brocade?”
“I’m not the one who spoiled it. The gift was originally a beautiful thing with thanks and blessings, but now that it has become a tool to target you and hurt you, it has long been spoiled by Rong Xiangzhi.”
That was reasonable.
“As you wish,” Rong Xiangshi pushed Zhou Xianyang to the outer room, “The kitchen only made my breakfast, so you’ll just wait to eat my leftovers.”
Zhou Xian Yang heard, “And leave me with breakfast?” This was an unexpected delight.