Planning to marry the third master

Feng Zhuohua had a strong sense of purpose. He did not go towards the girls who were gathered in groups of three or four, but went towards the bored woman sitting alone in the corridor.

Luo Mingrou watched Feng Zhuohua's actions. She thought her son must have seen it. She didn't dare to ask what he said. She was curious and often glanced at Feng Zhuohua. Seeing her walking towards the inconspicuous woman, Luo Mingrou was still puzzled.

When Yun Jiayi saw someone coming, she thought it was the host and frowned slightly. She didn't like dealing with people, so when the person approached, she stood up and bowed. Since she didn't know the person's identity, she didn't address him casually.

Feng Zhuohua said: "I see the young lady sitting alone. Is she bored? I can chat with her."

Yun Jiayi hurriedly said: "It's not boring, I just chose this place because I'm not very good at talking." She looked as thin as a mosquito and flustered, completely different from just now.

Feng Zhuohua couldn't help but think of her past. Under what circumstances did she need to disguise herself? One was to protect herself, and the other was to show disdain. Listening to the conversation between the master and servant just now, it seemed like the former. Inexplicably, her heart softened a little. She had experienced her difficulties before. She stretched out her hand and said softly, "Sit down. Don't be so reserved."

Yun Jiayi nodded and sat together with Feng Zhuohua, with one person between them so that they were not too close nor too far away when talking.

Feng Zhuohua asked: "What's your name?"

Yun Jiayi lowered her eyes and said slowly, "My name is Yun Jiayi. I am the fourth child in my family."

"A beautiful moon is not sewn often, but calmness always brings joy. Is this what you mean?"

Yun Jiayi nodded and said, "What's your name, sister?"

"My last name is Feng, you can call me Sister Feng."

"Okay, Sister Feng."

"Miss Jiayi, can I call you that?"

Yun Jiayi curved her lips and said, "Okay, but they all call me Fourth Miss Yun."

"I think Jiayi is more approachable. They are all picking flowers, why don't you pick any?"

Yun Jiayi said, "I picked some green leaves." After saying that, she took out the leaves she had picked casually.

"Why?"

"It's a pity to break a flower, but it's no harm to break a green leaf."

What she said was different from what she said just now. Feng Zhuohua said, "There are many flowers in the garden. It doesn't matter if you pick a few. As a girl, you should do more things you like at your youth."

"That's because Sister Feng's family is tolerant. If it were in other families, there would be no etiquette. I'm not afraid of Sister Feng's ridicule, but I'm also afraid of being scolded by my mother, so I'm a little timid. But my third sister is cheerful and innocent by nature, and many ladies like her."

Feng Zhuohua curved her lips. This girl's little thoughts were obvious. She was trying hard to promote her sister. Was she afraid that she would be noticed? "How old are you?"

"Fifteen."

"Are you engaged?"

"No, I'm still young. My third sister is one year older than me, but she's not engaged yet."

"You are more direct."

Yun Jiayi was already being very tactful, but the meaning of the words was too straightforward and could not be more tactful.

Feng Zhuohua said, "Come to think of it, I once knew a girl who was somewhat similar to you and spoke as quietly as a mosquito or a fly, but she was not like that in private. She loved reading and would write storybooks when she had free time. One day, someone in the family asked her to accompany the eldest daughter to the wedding. Guess what she did?"

When it came to the writing book, Yun Jiayi's heart skipped a beat. She thought he was talking about her, but after hearing the rest of the story, she realized he wasn't talking about her, so she asked, "What did you do?"

"She was planning to marry herself off. She thought that a good marriage would not come easily. If she could fight for her fate, she would have done her best."

Yun Jiayi hurriedly asked, "Did it work?" Because she was anxious, she didn't pretend and revealed her true face.

Feng Zhuohua smiled brilliantly and said, "It succeeded, and it was a complete success."

Yun Jiayi felt that the smile of the woman in front of her was really charming. After she pointed her in the right direction, it was as if the fog had dissipated and everything became clear.

Seeing that Ruyi had finished her preparations, Feng Zhuohua stood up and said, "Let's go, everyone is starting to take their seats. I'll take you there."

Yun Jiayi stood up and followed Feng Zhuohua, thinking in her mind how to fight for it. How could she find out the character and appearance of the man in this family? Would she make a fool of herself if she acted rashly?

A horizontal table can seat two people, mother and daughter at one table, Yun and Yun Mingyan naturally sit at one table, and Feng Zhuohua leads Yun Jiayi to sit at a separate table.

Fine wine, delicious food, preserved fruits and snacks were all very thoughtful. Luo Mingrou said, "Ladies, you don't have to be polite. We came here today just to have some tea and chat. We can get to know each other and visit each other in the future."

Several ladies agreed and sat down.

Feng Zhuohua sat next to Luo Mingrou. Luo Mingrou felt itchy inside, but she couldn't ask in the crowd. She held it in and said to the woman who was sitting alone at the end, "Why didn't Miss Jiayi pick the flowers? It looks like she picked the green leaves."

The other girls picked beautiful flowers, most of which were peonies and tulips, because the young girls also liked them because of their bright colors.

Yun Jiayi stood up. She was exposed, so it would be wrong to continue pretending. This time, she said calmly, "I'm not afraid of the lady laughing at me, but I'm afraid the master will ask me some questions, so I'm a little more careful."

Hearing this, Luo Mingrou smiled and said to Yun: "How did your daughter get raised? She is so smart that she figured out my intentions."

Yun smiled and agreed, "She doesn't like to talk at home. She is just a person who thinks a lot."

There are two meanings to these words. Feng Zhuohua took a look at the mother and said that she was a very thoughtful and restless person. She didn't say a single good word for her concubine's daughter, which showed that she didn't have a broad mind.

Luo Mingrou raised her head and said, "No wonder, I guess you are usually very smart. I will follow your words, everyone take the flowers in your hands to do the questions, Miss Jiayi, how about you take the green leaves to do the questions, today I will also give you girls some lucky numbers."

As she spoke, a maid brought a hairpin and a few ingots of silver. Luo Mingrou said, "It doesn't matter if you can't make it. The important thing is to participate. There's a first prize, and the best one can get fifty taels. How about it?"

The ladies were excited and clapped their hands, all of them became interested.

Luo Mingrou asked: "Who will come first?"

The girls in Lin'an are not like the girls in Bianjing. They always have to be considered carefully before taking the lead.

Luo Mingrou took a sip from the teacup, then ate a thin piece of meat, and said, "Don't be in a hurry, think about it first, ladies, please start eating, and we will wait."

The ladies started to eat one after another.

Yun Jiayi was very hungry. She hadn't had breakfast, so she started to eat something.

Yun Mingyan couldn't think of a solution and was sweating with anxiety. Then she saw another girl stand up first and say, "Excuse me for showing off my poor performance." She picked up the peony in her hand and said, "The peonies in various colors are as charming as beautiful girls. I am jealous of the beauty of peonies, so I picked one to give to my mother." After saying this, she handed it to her mother, making Madam Qi very happy.

A good atmosphere was created, everyone laughed and praised Mrs. Qi for raising a talented girl.

Luo Mingrou picked the best one, asked someone to pass it to her, and said, "The girls in Lin'an are really talented."

Miss Qi took it generously and said, "Thank you, Madam Luo."

"You've made a good start, well done. Are there any other girls?"

Yun was not good at writing poetry either, so she patted her daughter and told her to be patient.

No one stood up for a long time. Yun Jiayi looked at the silver ingot and felt itchy. If no one else stood up, the host would lose face. She looked at Feng Zhuohua and stood up for her sister's sake. She said, "I will also come to show my ugliness."

Luo Mingrou smiled and nodded: "You are a considerate and good child."

Yun Jiayi felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. She held the leaf and thought for a while before saying, "Green leaves set off the luxuriant flowers, red flowers reflect the luxuriant leaves, phoenixes dance proudly in the sky, and they sing in the sun and moon. With me, spring and autumn add to the scenery, without me, winter and summer lack beauty."

"Good." These were good voices, and they came from the bottom of their hearts. Even Feng Zhuohua couldn't help but clap his hands.

Yun Jiayi bowed and sat down. Xiaoying beside her was so excited that she wanted to hug her. Her daughter was unmatched by anyone. Although she didn't understand, she knew it was the best as soon as she heard it.

Luo Mingrou praised: "Mrs. Yun is the best at taking care of people. The girl is so young, she must read a lot of books every day."

Yun curved her lips, forced a smile, and said, "There are not many books in her room."

Luo Mingrou even praised: "He is a rare person with great talent in the world."

Luo Mingrou asked someone to give the reward. Yun Jiayi took it with both hands and thanked Mrs. Luo generously.