The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

early morning.

A book boy handed a letter to the government office, and the gatekeeper took it and passed it to the main house.

Yang Lanyi was very happy to hear the news: "It seems that Mr. Shi has arrived. Let's go and find out what he likes."

Nanny Fang responded and went out to instruct the servants.

Yang Lanyi paced back and forth anxiously, what if Mr. Shi didn’t agree?

No, my son's studies cannot be delayed any longer, she thought, preparing to go to the main room to say hello.

Nanny Fang came back and said, "Madam, the order has been given. Where are we going?"

"What's the point of just knowing how to like and give gifts. I'll go to the eldest wife's place." Yang Lanyi's words are as clear as words.

"Oh my." Nanny Fang stopped her and said, "Madam, how can you ask for help on this matter? The eldest master and the young master are not in the mansion now, and the young master's wife is not someone who can make the decision. Besides, how can you, an elder, ask her for help?"

Yang Lanyi was anxious: "Then what do you say we should do? If I had known this would happen, I would not have gone to the Imperial College to cause trouble."

Nanny Fang rolled her eyes and suggested, "Madam, it's not convenient for you to go. The eldest girl can go."

Eyes lit up, Yang Lanyi clapped her hands in delight: "Yes. Go, go tell the boss quickly, don't miss it."

"Hey." Nanny Fang hurried over.

Yang Lanyi clasped her hands together and bowed: "God bless you, this will definitely come true."

Late courtyard.

Shangguan Haitong slowly put down the book in his hand and asked, "Master Shi has arrived?"

Nanny Fang nodded and said, "I sent a letter to the eldest wife's family early this morning. I guess they will come to visit in the next few days."

After thinking for a moment, Shangguan Haitong agreed: "I understand. I'll go to my uncle and tell him later."

"Yes." Nanny Fang stepped back.

Shangguan Haitong picked up the tea and took a sip slowly. "Master Shi, Master Shi..."

He was a brilliant writer and won the imperial examination. He had a successful career as an official and served as prime minister under three emperors.

Huanshuang came in with some new petals, intending to make a sachet: "Girl, what are you thinking about so intently?"

Shangguan Haitong smiled slightly: "I think of an old friend. We used to be good friends."

Confused, Huanshuang thought carefully: "Why don't I know there is such a person?"

"He's almost here." Shangguan Haitong put down the teacup, "I'll go sit with my uncle and let Lingbo go with me."

Huan Shuang put down the flower basket and prepared to go together. When she heard the order, she nodded: "I'll go call her."

After she finished speaking, she stepped out.

Shangguan Haitong stared at the tea. My cousin, it's been a long time...

gallery.

Huan Shuang said as they walked: "The girl asked for you, you have to follow the rules along the way, understand?"

Wei Lingbo nodded nervously: "Sister Huanshuang, can I go? Usually you follow the girl."

"If the girl asks you to go, just go. Come back and help me make sachets." Huanshuang patted the little girl's head to comfort her.

"Yeah." Wei Lingbo tried his best to ease his nervousness. It was his first time serving the girl, so he must not embarrass her.

Back in the main house, the two changed clothes for their master.

Shangguan Haitong took Wei Lingbo to the main house. Huanshuang sent him to the door, but he could not be seen returning to the courtyard from a distance.

Large homeowners yard.

A beautiful woman was holding a one-year-old child and coaxing him.

The gurgling baby had tears in his eyes and cried loudly.

The personal maid entered the room and said, "Young Madam, the eldest daughter from the second house is here."

The beautiful woman picked up the child and walked away coaxing her: "Let her in."

"Yes." The maid retreated.

After a while, Shangguan Haitong came into the room with a smile: "I heard crying from a long distance away, what happened?"

The beautiful woman was Shangguan Yan's wife, named He Shijuan. She had a daughter and a son, and the son was just one year old.

She said in annoyance, "I don't know what happened. I was crying so hard."

Shangguan Haitong stretched out her hand: "Come, let me hug you. I haven't seen you for a while. How much more weight have you gained?"

She took the baby and held it skillfully to coax it.

The magical thing is that the baby stopped crying and stared with a pair of watery eyes.

He Shijuan laughed and joked: "This kid will torment his mother if he sees a beautiful girl without blinking."

Shangguan Haitong poked the tender little cheek, sat down and put the child on her knees: "Cousin, did you receive the post this morning?"

"Yes. It was handed to me by the young master of the Shi family. He has arrived in Beijing and wants to visit." He Shijuan rubbed her arm.

The personal maid immediately approached and massaged her master's shoulders and back with moderate force.

Shangguan Haitong nodded, pinching the doll's small hands and playing with them: "Did you say when you will come to visit?"

He Shijuan was a little curious: "Why is my sister interested in this?"

Sighing, Shangguan Haitong said helplessly: "It's all about my fourth brother looking for a teacher. My mother liked this Mr. Shi and insisted that I come and ask him. I also told him that he was here to take the imperial examination and didn't have the time to care about such things. But she refused to listen."

"I see. The post says to come over at 5 p.m." He Shijuan did not hide anything.

Shangguan Haitong asked anxiously, "Sister-in-law, do you think this is possible?"

He Shijuan thought about it and shook her head: "I'm not sure. Come over then and find a chance to talk about it. Whether it will work out depends on fate. If others are unwilling, we can't force them. Why don't you send Fourth Brother to the Imperial College? It's not easy to find a teacher."

Shangguan Haitong smiled awkwardly, saying, "My fourth brother went to study at the Imperial Academy, but he got into trouble and was expelled."

I didn't expect this to happen.

He Shijuan smiled shyly: "Are you tired of holding me? Let me hold you."

"Not tired. Fell asleep." Shangguan Haitong looked at the baby in her arms.

Don’t mention it, he was so noisy before, but now he is sleeping soundly.

He Shijuan stood up, took the child back, put him on the bed and patted him gently: "Wait until your brother comes back, I will mention it to him. He has some friendship with Mr. Shi, and maybe this can be accomplished by saying a few good words. Come over early tomorrow and meet Mr. Shi."

Shangguan Haitong was thinking this: "Thank you, sister-in-law. I won't bother you anymore and will go back first."

Nodding with a smile, He Shijuan asked her maid to see her off.

Shangguan Haitong walked out of the house.

Wei Lingbo, who had been very nervous and dared not move, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

inside the house.

When the maid came back, she said, "The young master really likes the older girl. It doesn't matter who holds him when he cries."

He Shijuan poked her son's cheek unhappily: "You like pretty girls at such a young age, what will happen when you grow up?"

Covering her lips and laughing, the maid joked: "It's not like everyone is as beautiful as his mother and the eldest daughter."

He Shijuan shook her head: "Where did you learn such a smooth talk? If you don't behave properly, I'll kick you out."

"Yes. I dare not do that anymore." The maid smiled and turned to go back to work.

The next day. 5 p.m.

Shangguan Haitong was dressed in simple and elegant clothes and came into the main courtyard with a faint smile.

Shangguan Wei and Shangguan Yan had just returned and had just changed out of their official uniforms.

He Shijuan reminded the maid to pay attention to the time and make sure the food in the kitchen was kept warm.

The servant came in and reported: "Master, Young Master, Young Madam, the carriage of the young master of the Shi family has arrived."

Shangguan Yan stood up: "He is still so punctual. I will go and pick him up."