Planning to marry the third master

The county lady’s tea party is just around the corner. The post says that everyone will get to know each other, but the post also says to bring girls of appropriate age along, so the meaning is very clear.

After asking around, it was not every wealthy family that was invited, but only a woman from a family was invited, which made it even more certain. Then they asked whether the new county magistrate had a son and what his character was like. Because the county magistrate was new, no one knew anything.

Among those invited was the daughter of the prefect. Naturally, the prefect of Lin'an also knew about this and made a special trip to meet with Feng Jinzhao to talk about his family affairs.

Feng Jinzhao spoke of his son in a naturally proud and humble manner. When he mentioned the official position he was going to be transferred to, Prefect Yun was also shocked. How could a young man become a censor?

Feng Jinzhao naturally wanted to talk about Feng Zhuoming's talent.

As a result, Yun Zhifu wanted to get engaged immediately, and Feng Jinzhao also said tactfully: "Her mother has already sent out the invitation, and we will let our son look at the couple himself."

This also means that I don't know the character of the Yun family's daughter, so I can't make a decision right away. Feng Zhuohua and Luo Mingrou have to review it before I can decide.

Magistrate Yun understood. His eldest daughter was married, his second daughter was engaged, and now he only had his third daughter left. He didn't know whether he would like the boy. After much thought, he decided to take his concubine's daughter, who was old enough, with him. It didn't matter which one he took. As they were in the same industry and were his superiors, he had to let his daughter see him first.

When he got back, Yun Zhifu told his wife about this. When she heard that a high-ranking official who was about to take office was passing through Lin'an, Madam Yun couldn't sit still and said, "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have bought some nice jewelry for Yan'er."

Prefect Yun said, "Doesn't Yan'er have enough good jewelry? You should take Jiayi with you this time and buy her some jewelry."

Yun rolled her eyes and said, "You seem to be treating her badly. She is a concubine's daughter, how can anyone be interested in her?"

Prefect Yun knew his wife's temper, so he said kindly, "Even if she is a concubine, she can highlight Yan'er's faults."

Yun was very willing to serve as a foil for her daughter. She said, "Tomorrow is the banquet, and it will be dark. I can't even buy cigarettes, so how can I buy jewelry for her?"

Prefect Yun said, "It's up to you. Just make Madam Luo fall in love with our Yan'er."

Yun nodded and said with a smile: "Looking at Lin'an, my Yan'er is also the best one."

After the couple finished talking, Yun went to talk to the third daughter. Yun Mingyan was also surprised when she heard it and asked, "Really?"

"nature."

Yun Mingyan immediately started to choose clothes and jewelry.

In the side courtyard, an oil lamp was lit in the room. A woman was writing at a desk, turning the brush in her hand in circles from time to time, thinking in her mind. The maid beside her was practicing embroidery by the oil lamp. The two of them were quiet and there was no sound. Their life did not seem painful, but rather contented.

The maid thought of something and said, "Miss, on the day of the temple fair, I saw Master Tao holding the second daughter of the Li family. He immediately let go of my hand when he saw me. I don't know if I was dazzled."

Yun Jiayi didn't care and just said "hmm".

The maid said again: "Miss, why didn't you react? I thought Mr. Tao was interested in you."

Yun Jiayi glanced and said, "How can you say such things casually? I have only met him a few times."

"Last time, the master said that he was the most knowledgeable scholar in Lin'an. He said that in front of Miss Third and Miss Young Miss. The master must have meant that."

Thinking of scholars, Yun Jiayi thought of someone. She smiled lightly with a mocking look, not knowing whether she was mocking her own behavior at the time or her father's eyes. She said, "In front of me and my third sister, it's naturally my turn because my third sister doesn't want to. Humph, you, stop talking about these things that make me upset. Just leave it to fate."

Then he laughed at himself in his heart, thinking that he was obviously the kind of person who was unwilling to give in, so it was funny that he had to say that he would just leave it to fate.

The maid had no choice but to say, "Yes, Miss, I won't say it again in the future."

At dawn, a maid came to the yard early in the morning, which was a rare occasion when no one knocked on the door.

After hearing the nanny's order, the maid immediately ran into the young lady's room, opened the wardrobe, and took out the young lady's only decent clothes, which were the ones she wore on the day of the temple fair.

Seeing the clothes, Yun Jiayi knew that she was going out again today, so she asked, "Did you say where you were going?"

The maid shook her head and said, "Mammy just told us to get ready and go out with Madam in a while."

Yun Jiayi was used to this kind of thing. She knew her role today. Her sisters were always the best. And Yun Shi would only say to her, "Don't embarrass your father."

After the master and servant packed up and went out, the carriages were already prepared, one gorgeous one and the other a simple one. She had to wait for Yun and her sister to get on the carriage before she could get on.

When Yun came out with the gorgeously dressed Yun Mingyan, Yun Jiayi felt that she was too gorgeous, even vulgar, and thus she knew that they were not going to an ordinary family today.

He stepped forward and spoke in a weak and feeble voice: "Mother, Third Sister."

She was timid and didn't look like a lady from a wealthy family at all. Yun said with disdain, "Don't embarrass your father when you go out later."

Yun Jiayi responded: "Yes."

She only had one hairpin on her plain head, while some people had their heads full of hairpins and rings, fearing that others would not know how noble she was.

Yun Jiayi saw Yun get on the carriage, and then she followed the nanny and maids to get on the carriage behind.

Although she was called a lady, she was a concubine's daughter and her status was no better than that of a maid. In fact, it was even worse than that of a maid. At least maids had monthly allowances, but she did not.

The carriage swayed to a large mansion. There was no name on the gate and it was impossible to tell whose home it was. It was different from other houses and had a sense of mystery.

There were already several carriages at the door, and it seemed that a lot of people were coming.

Yun thought, if he was a favored child of heaven, who wouldn’t want to compete for it? He said to Yun Mingyan, “Perform well later.”

Yun Jiayi got off the carriage and hurriedly followed Yun, fearing that she would be disliked again. She also had to save face when outside, and she didn't want to be scolded in public. Fortunately, Yun had never scolded her loudly in public, and if she did, she would only say words that were heard by both of them.

There were guards meeting them on the road. Yun Jiayi couldn't help but wonder what family they were from. Judging from the scene, they must be rich or noble.

Walking along the corridor, you can hear women talking, and women laughing. Walking through the archway, you will see a garden with flowers of various colors in bloom, all well-maintained and beautiful.

Yun Jiayi looked around and then lowered her head. She was just a supporting role and was unimportant.

Luo Mingrou stepped forward and said to the new guest: "I'm sorry, I invited several people today, but I neglected Madam. Who is Madam from? Let's get to know each other first."

Madam Yun smiled and said, "You must be Madam Luo, I am the wife of Magistrate Yun."

"It's you. Come and sit with me. These two must be the other daughters, right?" Luo Mingrou thought it was just one person, but when she turned her head, she saw there was another person behind her who didn't look like a maid, so she greeted them hurriedly.

Yun said, "Yes, that's what the post said, so I brought them out to broaden their horizons."

Luo Mingrou said: "Oh, you have raised these two girls so well. They are so beautiful and charming that the moon and flowers are ashamed of themselves."

Yun smiled: "You are really good at praising."

"You two should say hello to Aunt Luo."

Yun Mingyan and Yun Jiayi bowed together, "Hello, Aunt Luo."

"Hey, tell me what their names are?"

"My name is Yun Mingyan." Yun Mingyan said generously.

Luo Mingrou looked around, smiled and nodded, "Mingyan, what a good name."

I was not satisfied with her outfit and rejected her at first sight.

Yun Jiayi stepped forward and said, "My name is Yun Jiayi."

"What?" Luo Mingrou didn't hear clearly, it was so subtle.

Yun helped to speak up, "Her name is Yun Jiayi. She is the youngest daughter in the family and has been timid since she was young."

It's a pity to be timid. She liked her quiet and gentle appearance at first sight. It's not good to be timid when going to a place like Bianjing. "Jia Yi, it sounds good too. Your family is really good at naming."

Yun smiled, "You are really good at talking."

"Go and sit down. Young people can't sit still, but they can walk around. It's okay. Even picking flowers is okay."

Yun Jiayi said, "Mom, let me talk to them."

Yun Jiayi said, "Mother, I want to go for a walk too."

"Okay, let's all go." Yun said kindly.