She leaned back leisurely on the bed, flipping through the storybook in her hand, enjoying Xianglian's massage and Baihe's feeding her grapes, feeling incredibly comfortable.

There was a knock on the door outside.

"Young Miss, someone from Madam's side has arrived," came Dai Gui's ingratiating voice.

Qingyin slowly said, "Xianglian, go outside and take a look."

"Yes, Miss," Xiang Lian replied obediently and walked out of the room.

The noise in Qingyin's ears disappeared.

After a while, Xiang Lian walked in happily.

"Miss! It's Madam who brought you a gift. It's a silk brocade from the South. I heard that the nobles in the palace are all using it. This fabric is cool and soft, and it will be perfect to wear when the weather gets warmer," Xianglian said happily.

Qingyin nodded, "That's good. Xianglian can take the latest styles and make a few clothes later."

"Yes, Miss."

Xianglian came happily carrying the cloth, and left happily carrying the cloth again.

Over the course of half a month, this slender body gradually and unconsciously evolved towards becoming the most attractive person in this small world.

So much so that what started as a simple liking for Li Mama, the eldest daughter of the Lin family and a model student, has now evolved into a deep respect for her, even after growing to like her.

No one understood better than this palace maid the meaning behind Miss Lin's stunning beauty.

Granny Li looked at Qingyin respectfully. After Qingyin had perfectly demonstrated the sitting posture and etiquette, Granny Li lowered her head and said respectfully, "Miss has already mastered the skills. Granny has nothing more to teach her. I will take my leave today."

"Thank you, Granny." Qingyin nodded politely.

"You flatter me, young lady."

Granny Li quickly said, her eyes filled with admiration.

Who knows? The Lin family actually has such a woman. Even though she is said to be a widow, as long as she has this appearance, if the Lin family treats her well, her future will not be bad.

With a deep sigh, Granny Li turned and left Yunjin Pavilion.

After Granny Li left, there were no outsiders in the room, and Xianglian and Baihe could no longer contain their joy.

"Haha, Miss is so amazing! You've learned etiquette so quickly!" Xiang Lian said with a smile, her eyes crinkling.

Qingyin poked her forehead. "It's just learning etiquette, and you're getting all excited. What's so special about it?"

Xianglian pouted, "I'm not just saying that. That Granny Li is a nanny from the palace. She said that Miss is the fastest learner she has ever seen. How can I not praise her? Miss is very smart, isn't she, Baihe?"

Lily nodded deeply. In her heart, there was no woman in the world smarter than her own stunningly beautiful young lady!

Seeing the two girls responding to each other, Qingyin pinched the two little maids' fair cheeks in annoyance.

"Alright, stop praising her. Your young lady knows her own limitations."

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While Qingyin was playing around with her maids, Li Mama, who had just left Yunjin Pavilion, happened to run into Madam Lin in the East Courtyard, who was preparing to discuss her eldest daughter's marriage with Lord Lin. She reported that Qingyin had completed the etiquette preparations and that there was no need to hire another etiquette matron, and then withdrew.

Hearing Li Mama's praise of Qingyin, Lin's father put down his hot tea and relaxed slightly. As for Li Mama's words about her eldest daughter being exceptionally beautiful, he thought that Li Mama was exaggerating because of him.

Clearly, Madam Lin felt the same way. She had seen her eldest daughter before; she was pretty, but not stunning.

Madam Lin subtly belittled Li Mama's "flattering face," and then sighed with a worried expression.

This breath immediately caught the attention of Lin's father.

He looked at his wife beside him and said, "Now that Qingqing has learned her manners well, why do you still look so worried?"

Madam Lin frowned slightly and said with a wry smile, "My lord, it's all about Qingqing."

"Even if Qingqing learns proper etiquette, given her age and previous status, it's really hard for the noble young men and women of the capital to be interested in her. What will happen to Qingqing's marriage in the future?"

In his busyness, he indeed forgot that Qingqing, his eldest daughter, was already quite old, not to mention her status as a widow. Although no one knew this before she came to the capital, anyone who wanted to investigate could easily find out.

From this perspective, it's clear that no prominent family in the capital would want Lin Qingqing, their eldest daughter. However, Lin's father was also unwilling to marry his eldest daughter off to a family as a concubine.

Mr. Lin frowned and stroked his long, beautiful beard: "It is indeed not easy to find a husband for Qingqing. Madam is very kind."

Lin's father pondered for a moment.

Since the sons of the powerful and wealthy are not suitable, then... these well-educated, accomplished sons from humble backgrounds are not out of the question either.

Mr. Lin planned to look among his more promising students. Several faces already flashed through his mind as he calmly reassured Mrs. Lin beside him, smiling as he said:

"Madam, please don't worry. It's true that Qingqing can't find a good one, but she can find someone from a poor family. Some of my students from humble backgrounds might pass the exam this year. Why don't you take a look at one of them?"

Madam Lin frowned. "Master, are you referring to Xiao Shen and Xiao Ping? They... are certainly a good option."

Although her status was much lower, Lin's mother suddenly felt that she was a good match for her eldest daughter, who was a widow.

Lin's father nodded.

"In that case, we would like to ask you, sir, to act as matchmaker for Qingqing's marriage?"

Mr. Lin: "Of course, Qingqing is also my and my wife's daughter."

...

Unbeknownst to Qingyin, before she could even fully enjoy her secluded life in the courtyard, she was already about to be engaged to a poor man by Lin's father and mother in just a few words.

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