Chapter 252 Wanting to Take a Concubine

"Rouge and face powder?"

Er Ya touched her face, somewhat proudly, "I didn't use that stuff. Mother said using too much is bad for the skin. I'm naturally beautiful."

She's as fair-skinned as her mother now, isn't she beautiful?

The three sisters and their mother used a face cream that their great-aunt made herself; it couldn't be bought outside. She felt that the more she used it, the better her skin became.

It's not dark at all now.

Even my grandmother's wrinkles have lessened considerably.

She had asked her mother if she wanted to open a shop, but her mother disagreed, saying that the raw materials were too expensive.

"I see. Miss Lin's jewelry is beautiful and suits you well." Li Xian smiled and looked Er Ya up and down.

Although this little girl is a bit young, she is quite pretty and has a rather fiery personality. It would be good if we could arrange for her to become a concubine in the future.

That's quite interesting.

"Of course, but they're all valuable items. Just say what you want to say directly, don't beat around the bush." ​​Er Ya found this person rather strange.

"It's nothing, it's just that we hit it off with the young lady and I'd like to invite her to dinner."

As soon as Li Xian finished speaking, Yu An hurriedly said, "Senior Brother Li, we have already arranged to visit Miss Lin's house, so it may not be convenient today."

Li Xian glanced at Yu An and then smoothly replied, "I see. May we go together?"

“This…” Yu An subconsciously looked at Er Ya.

Er Ya touched the bracelet on her wrist. "I need to go home and ask my mother. You can wait at the door. You can only come if my mother agrees."

Not understanding why these people were suddenly visiting her house, Er Ya wondered if she should sell them some snacks.

A fool wouldn't make money if he could.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Li Xian smiled broadly.

The group followed Er Ya, and when they turned around, Li Xian's gaze became even more unrestrained.

Yun Qin suddenly remembered hearing somewhere that Li Xian was a bit of a pedophile, and stopped in his tracks. "Maybe we shouldn't go."

Li Xian smiled and said, "Brother Yun, we're just killing time anyway. We're about to go back, aren't you curious?"

Yun Qin was indeed curious.

He felt that Madam Lin was an enigma, so alluring that one couldn't help but want to get closer.

"Alright, we're visiting someone else's home after all, so we should try not to say anything inappropriate."

"Of course." Li Xian thought to himself with disdain, "What are you pretending for? You also peep at other men's wives."

"Do you even need to tell me that? Brother Yun, we are all gentlemen."

"yes."

The group arrived at the gate together, and Er Ya went in first to ask Ye Wan.

"Mother, I'm back." Er Ya quickly recounted her encounters with all these people.

Ye Wan put down the ledger. "Since everyone's already at the door, please come in."

Er Ya asked softly, "Mother, I made a lot of pastries, can I sell them to them?"

It just so happens that a lot of suckers have come.

"Now that your father has achieved some status, let's not do business at home anymore, okay?"

"I'll listen to my mother."

The butler led the six people to the main hall, and Ye Wancai came over.

"You've come to see my husband, haven't you? Unfortunately, he's not home."

"Father, all these scholars have been entrusted to you. I have other things to attend to."

Ye Wan was going to take a look today, so she left after giving her instructions.

Fang Daru didn't go out, so he took the opportunity to talk with these scholars.

"Please have a seat, students."

The servants served tea and exchanged a few polite words.

Yun Qin asked, "Excuse me, sir, could you show this to the dean of Yueyang Academy?"

Fang Daru nodded, "Since you've already lent it to them for copying, then do as you please. Just one thing: don't use it for profit."

Li Xian chuckled, "Old sir, you probably don't know his identity. He's from the Yun family, the wealthiest family in the entire capital."

The Yun family became famous and wealthy, renowned throughout the world, because they owned a copper mine.

Moreover, the head of the Yun family is an official in the imperial court.

"I see." Fang Daru nodded. "I have another book with me. I'll go get it for you to take a look."

Fang Daru then went to his study.

Li Xian's smile faded. "Do you think this old man is just pretending to be profound? Hearing that your family is so rich and powerful, he's completely unmoved."

“Some people are indifferent to fame and fortune and don’t value these things.” Yun Qin thought that was a good thing.

If she's too enthusiastic and flattering, he'll feel uncomfortable.

Li Xian took a sip of tea. "To be honest, all three of Lin Anyuan's daughters are quite good-looking, but the most beautiful is Lin Anyuan himself, and his wife is also an absolute beauty."

"Senior Brother Li," Yu An hurriedly reminded him.

A young girl in a blue dress walked in through the doorway. "These are the books my maternal grandfather found. Gentlemen, you may take a look."

Daya put down her book, as if she hadn't heard what was just said, and was about to leave when she was called back.

"You are the eldest daughter of the Lin family, what is your name?" Li Xian suddenly thought this was a good question.

He's reached that age, no need to wait, he exudes a scholarly air, which has a unique charm.

Suddenly, I couldn't contain myself any longer.

Da Ya glanced at Li Xian, then walked away expressionlessly.

"Ha, quite the temper!" Li Xian was somewhat displeased at being humiliated.

Cai Lei's expression had already turned grim.

Li Xian is so disrespectful to people.

Yu An grew anxious, "Senior Brother Li, this is someone else's home after all, you..."

"Shut up, what business is it of yours?" Li Xian's face turned cold.

Who do these two think they are, to even acknowledge him? It's the girl's good fortune that he's taken a liking to her.

So after Fang Daru came in, Li Xian got straight to the point.

"Sir, your eldest granddaughter is of marriageable age, isn't she? I am short of people around me and would like to take her in as a concubine."

"Of course, if you have any requests, you can make them, and I will try my best to fulfill them."

Li Xian spoke with a hint of pride, for although his Li family was not as powerful as the Yun family, it was still a large clan.

That's much better than a peasant rising up in the world.

At this age, she already has a maidservant, and she feels restless and abstinent throughout the journey.

"Get out!" Fang Daru's face immediately darkened.

Li Xian frowned. "Old sir, what do you mean by this?"

"Someone, see the guest out."

Unable to utter any harsh words, Fang Daru simply ordered his servants to see the guest out.

Li Xian stood up abruptly. “Old sir, do you think it’s a waste for your granddaughter to be my concubine? I am a student of Yueyang Academy. I’m afraid you’ve never even heard of me.”

What is there to be proud of in a peasant's daughter?

Lin Anyuan was just a nobody; he hadn't even washed the mud off his legs. Besides, he had already heard that these three daughters weren't his biological children at all.

On the way, they thought the smallest one was a boy, but it turned out he wasn't.

Fang Daru's face turned ugly. "So what? You're supposed to be a scholar, but have all your knowledge gone to waste?"

"roll!"

"Butler, throw these men out!"

"Hmph, they don't know what's good for them!" Li Xian flung his sleeves and left.

The others, too ashamed to stay any longer, left the room looking rather unwell.

Fang Daru frowned and looked at the remaining person, "Why aren't you leaving yet, you brat!"