Du Yuan is now the east, and most of the ladies invited are Su Ri's friends with her, or the daughters of relatives and friends. Wen Yi was caught in the middle, and there was always a feeling of being out of place.

But the Ruan sisters were unexpectedly cordial to her, especially Ruan Mengxuan, she and Wen Yi had already talked at Mrs. Luo's banquet, and met again at the Luwangfu tea party, and they were also acquaintances. The polite attitude that was a little distant before suddenly became cordial, and the words were even a little unscrupulous, and the girls of the relatives who also came to be guests may not be able to enjoy such treatment.

Wen Yi was surprised at first, but gradually calmed down. The Ruan sisters are all daughters of Jiangmen, under the polite and elegant appearance, they are actually hearty and generous, they have always had no scruples about treating acquaintances, they speak straightforwardly, and sometimes they can't get off the stage, in fact, there is no malice, they turned their faces, and still laughed like no one else, that is, others said something that they didn't like for a while, she was annoyed at the time, and she would not hold a grudge later. Such an attitude is completely different from the pretending to be intimate and cold in the previous two meetings. Wen Yi was secretly happy in her heart, this was probably a hint that the other party admitted that she was a friend, right? She likes to get along with people with this kind of temperament, and she doesn't have to carefully consider her words, and she doesn't have to guess whether the other party's words have other meanings.

I don't know if the Huguo Mansion knows what happened to Du Yuanru in the Luwang Mansion, but it is obvious that for the Ruan family sisters, the cousin's friend is far heavier than the goddaughter of Mrs. Luo.

However, Wen Yi still hasn't forgotten that her identity is different from that of the other party, that is, she is familiar, and she doesn't dare to speak too bluntly, more often she smiles and listens to others, and only occasionally expresses her own opinions, with an attitude that is neither humble nor arrogant. After the meal, everyone played games to eat, although she didn't, but she also learned to play together, and she didn't care about winning or losing, making people laugh, and letting others play with a smile.

In fact, there are a few young ladies who are not very polite to her, she doesn't theorize, she just doesn't know, and others are not good at doing too far from the place. In the eyes of Du Ruan and other young ladies, they felt that she acted generously.

When everyone was going to go home after the banquet, Ruan Mengxin, the eldest lady of the Ruan family, still pulled her and said: "It's really interesting today, we are idle at home on weekdays, it's boring, when are you free, come and stay with us for a few days?" Let's have some fun? ”

Ruan Mengxuan echoed: "Yes, my aunt and mother only care about relatives, and we are impatient to deal with those wives and grandmothers, when we meet them, we must pretend to be a young lady for a day, I am too aggrieved I recently got a good bow, we might as well learn from them men archery and gamble, and the one who loses will be punished for drinking, okay?" ”

Du Yuanru smiled: "Who are you and us?" Do you love wine as much as you do? Stinky coax, don't look for me. If you tell me, it's just a host for the loser. ”

"Not good, not good." The one who spoke was a Miss Cha Yuecha, who was also the daughter of Jiangmen, "Let's just practice archery since childhood, the Gu family's sister won't be able to do this at all, your idea is obviously bullying, I have to fight for her."

Wen Yi pursed her lips and smiled silently, but she was a little moved in her heart. It's true that she can't shoot arrows, but this is a skill that martial artists must learn, and Liu Dongxing seems to be good at it too?

She didn't speak, but a Miss Long Linglong next to her couldn't see it, the Long family and the Du family are in-laws, Miss Long is thin and small, but her two big eyes are indescribably smart. She glanced at Cha Yue amusedly, and said, "Your archery skills are just three-legged cat kung fu, which one is not the bottom?" It's nice to say today, but it's actually to cover up your ugliness, right? ”

Everyone laughed, Zha Yue's face turned red, and he said with a stiff neck: "Since you said this, I have to show my skills to convince the public." I'll make a compensatory note to the Gu family's sister, because I'm a burden to you, if you lose the host, it's all on my head."

Wen Yi smiled: "That's not necessary. Although I don't know this, I have admired it for a long time, and if my sisters and sisters don't think I'm stupid, they will teach me a lesson. I don't dare to compare myself to all of you, so please don't laugh at me. There is only one thing, I have to make it clear first, I can't drink wine, I have a heart, and it is not very convenient, I can only see what you have to send, I will do my best."

Du Yuanru shouted: "This is a generous word, even so, it is not difficult for us to be for you, what talent do you are good at, just show your hand casually"

Wen Yi thought about it in her heart, whether she was playing piano, chess, calligraphy or painting, she couldn't say that she was outstanding, only the words could be quite visible, but this was a game, if she thought about losing face everywhere, she would lose the original intention of having fun, so she generously agreed, thinking that her little ability should not be ridiculous and generous.

Seeing this, all the women applauded in unison, and some of them were dissatisfied, thinking that this was too cheap Wen Yi, but because Du Yuanru had already spoken, and several other ladies with good family backgrounds did not object, they had to shut up.

Wen Yi took advantage of the excitement and returned, but only when he arrived at the Shilang Mansion did he remember his original intention, and he couldn't help but feel a little remorseful. She originally didn't plan to make friends with those noble girls, for fear that the elders of the long house would have some schemes, why did she forget it unconsciously after playing for a long time? However, thinking of the temperament of those new friends, she was a little reluctant to alienate them, and after hesitating for a while, she decided not to tell the truth to Mrs. Yu and others, but only said that she got along with everyone today. The few young ladies I know today are all not familiar with the Shilang Mansion, and now it is the end of the year, and everyone in their family must be busy with the New Year's affairs, and there will not be many opportunities for the daughter of the family to invite someone to play, she should be able to mix it up.

With a decision in her heart, Wen Yi went to see the old lady. Mrs. Yu waited for her to finish her salute, and did not ask her to go back to her room to change her clothes, and immediately asked about the details of her visit to the Dongyang Hou Mansion.

Wen Yi told her according to what she had thought, she was a little dissatisfied, and asked again and again: "Didn't Miss Du say anything to you in private?" "What kind of greeting gift did Madame Du give you?" "There are so many young ladies, and none of them are compatible with you?" "Have the two county lords of the Luwang Mansion been there?" "Bachelor Zhang's family of Hanlin Academy is also related to Dongyang Hou Mansion, and the young lady of his family heard that she is discussing marriage with a little prince grandson of Luwang Mansion, didn't she go today?"

Wen Yi answered her questions one by one, and in the end, she was already a little impatient: "The two young ladies of the Zhang family have gone, but they have not said anything, and the seats are far away from their grandnieces and granddaughters, so the grandnephews have never spoken to them after they have seen the ceremony." ”

Old Madam Yu was silent for a while before she sighed and said, "Since the Lu Wangfu has taken a fancy to your fifth sister, why is it that you refuse to show a little bit except for inviting her to come to the door as a guest?" The Zhang family's family background is inferior to ours, but Lord Zhang has an official position, which is better than your second uncle, if Lu Wangfu takes a fancy to his daughter, what should your fifth sister do? ”

Where did this rumor come from? Wen Yi glanced at her suspiciously: "My niece and granddaughter haven't heard about this...... I remember that some young ladies from other families joked about them, and the family affairs that the eldest lady of the Zhang family said didn't seem to be Luwangfu......"

Old Madam Yu's eyes lit up, but she quickly calmed down again: "I also listened to what your fifth sister said, today Mrs. Zhang said a good thing in front of the princess, all of them praised her daughter, so it's not embarrassing to call your fifth sister."

Wen Yi disagreed: "It's that the palace has taken a fancy to Miss Zhang's family, so what's the matter?" The fifth sister has never had a marriage contract with the palace, and our family has not understood that we have discussed family affairs with the palace, and there are not even rumors outside. As long as the reputation of the fifth sister is not damaged, this marriage will not be successful, and there will be good people to propose marriage in the future. ”

Old Madam Yu sighed, her face a little tired. These days, she has worked hard for the family affairs of several granddaughters, not only worried that Wen Hui will disobey the discipline and cause trouble again, but also worried that what she has done will cause dissatisfaction with Aunt Liu and refuse to do family affairs, and she is even more worried that Wen Xian will be affected by her sisters, and the good family affairs have come to naught, which will further damage the reputation of the Gu family.

How can a half-year-old child of the Nine Girls understand her thoughts?

Old Madam Yu rubbed the corners of her forehead and said listlessly to Wen Yi: "After a day's work today, you are also tired, go back and rest early." Since Mrs. and Miss Dongyang Hou appreciate you and invite you to be guests, we can't be too rude, I will let your aunt choose a good day, and also organize a tea party, invite Miss Du, and a few young ladies who have seen today to come as guests, which can be regarded as a banquet for the Du family. Which ladies have you met today? What is everyone's family background, father and brother's official position, you can tell your aunt once, ask her to prepare a gift, and personally accompany you to send one to a few decent people's homes, which can be regarded as a good fate for you. Don't underestimate these customs, the people in Beijing will know the benefits in the future. ”

Wen Yi was annoyed in her heart, she knew that people in Beijing did this, but it was mostly to curry favor with others, so she would make up these red tapes. Today, she made friends with most of the hearty gentlemen, if she really gave a gift according to this rule, when she met again next time, she would be looked down upon, and what Mrs. Yu said was to give a gift to a few decent people, so what about those young ladies whose family background is not as good as the Gu family, father and brother? I'm afraid I may not be able to get this gift, right? People in the world act, do not suffer from widowhood but unevenness, some people can get gifts, some people do not, this is to offend people She is an orphan girl, only with a few attendants with the elders of the clan to Beijing, where can I have the ability to give some gifts to each family? When the time comes, the good fate will be received by the Shilang Mansion, but the resentment will be counted on her head, what is this called?

Wen Yi pursed her lips, she really couldn't speak, but she knew that her family affairs were still in the hands of the old lady, and there were no elders around her who could call the shots, so she couldn't offend the other party. She gritted her teeth secretly, and suddenly thought of a thought, looked at Old Madam Yu, and squinted.

Seeing that she didn't answer, Old Madam Yu looked up at her: "What?" But tired? Don't worry, you can go back to your room today to rest, and it's not too late to go back tomorrow to give gifts. ”

Wen Yi looked embarrassed and said, "It's not my nephew's daughter who pushes the blame, it's really ...... Today in the Dongyang Hou Mansion, the nephew and granddaughter feel ...... There were a few young ladies in their eyes...... I'm afraid I'm not happy to make friends with my nieces and granddaughters, so I just give a gift, I'm afraid it's ......."

"Nonsense," Old Madam Yu reprimanded, "what have you done to offend people?" Or is there something rude? Otherwise, you have a great kindness to the Du family, who dares to give you a face in front of the master? ”

Wen Yi closed her mouth and lowered her head: "My niece and granddaughter don't dare to say it...... That's not what our daughter's family is supposed to say. ”

"You just have to say," said the old lady, whose eyes lit up, "what is the reason?" ”

Wen Yi wanted to speak and stopped, until Old Madam Yu became impatient and had a faintly angry look, and then said: "I listen to Miss Du's tone, today's banquet is actually not just for her to relax. Among them, several young ladies were invited, and Mrs. Dongyang Hou specially met them in person and asked a lot of questions. The niece's daughter occasionally overheard one of the young ladies talking privately with her close friend, and it seemed to be ...... The Marquis of Dongyang is looking for a suitable Donggong widow......"

Old Madam Yu was stunned: "East Palace...... Son? She thought for a moment.

Wen Yi nodded and said, "Miss Du will soon become the crown princess, but Miss Zheng ...... is such a ruthless and intelligent person, with the support of Concubine Zheng Guifei behind him, Mrs. Du was afraid that Miss Du would suffer, so she thought about looking for one or two young ladies who were reliable and compatible with Miss Du, so that she could be a helper for Miss Du in the future. She sighed, and the corners of her eyes secretly paid attention to the old lady's expression, "Such a person is not easy to find, and he must have a good family background, worthy of the prince of the East Palace, and have a deep friendship with the Dongyang Hou Mansion or the Huguo Mansion, it is best to be the daughter of a relative, and the Hou Mansion can hold it down, and he must have a good appearance and a generous temperament, if he is not a very smart and reliable person, he must be gentle and obedient, and there will be no bad intentions...... I've heard that I've been picking for a few days, but I haven't picked it yet."

Old Madam Yu was still a little moved at first, but after hearing it, she was already deflated, and smiled reluctantly: "Of course, how can it be so easy?" Mrs. Du thought too well. A girl with a good family background and such an outstanding girl, how many are willing to succumb to the position of a son of the East Palace? ”

Wen Yi said: "But the concubine of the prince of the East Palace can't be chosen at will?" But you are right, such a person is indeed not easy to find, Mrs. Du always hopes to find a better one, and everyone is not satisfied, but some young ladies are anxious. If you can't be favored by Mrs. Du, wouldn't you lose a great opportunity? ”

Old Madam Yu understood a little: "What do you mean...... Are they afraid of you? ”

Wen Yi showed an embarrassed expression: "Mrs. Du and Miss Du didn't invite me to go for this matter, but they can't be said to anyone, so the others misunderstood." Because Mrs. Du didn't choose someone for a long time, several young ladies gathered around Miss Du to laugh, I was squeezed away, and it was not easy to reason with them, so I had to sit alone and eat tea, and I didn't dare to talk to anyone...... Uncle and grandmother, this kind of thing can't be argued at all, if I really come to the door to give gifts, I'm afraid that they will be even more jealous of me in their hearts, if they let their fathers and brothers stumble on the eldest uncle in the court, wouldn't it be bad? ”

"Is that worth it?" Old Madam Yu said angrily, "How can a woman be in politics? What kind of lady is that? It's so bold."

Wen Yi hurriedly said: "You don't have to ask, just don't know." They never gave me a look in the face, and some of them laughed, and if they made a fuss, it seemed that I didn't know what to do. ”

Old Madam Yu sighed: "Could it be ...... Just like that...... "Lost a great opportunity to make friends with powerful people?" The Shilang Mansion is because there are fewer people to make friends, and only one Aunt Liu is relied on in case of trouble, which is obviously not successful, and the people who have friendships with the Dongyang Hou Mansion are not ordinary people. "As you say, the ladies...... Isn't there also disharmony with each other? ”

"Not really." Wen Yi's eyes rolled, "For example, the eldest lady of the Zhang family has already made a marriage, and everyone is willing to make friends with her, even her sister-in-law is also wet."

"Oh?" Old Madam Yu paused, lowered her head and pondered: It is not difficult to change this situation......

Wen Yi looked at her expression and slightly curled the corners of her mouth.

(Good people will bounce back if they are forced to hurry...... Ask for a pink ticket ~~~)