Chapter 519: What she chooses may not be the best

Shen Yin's eyes were smiling.

"The climate in the capital is cold, and it is not easy to grow peonies into this shape."

The other lady nodded.

"This year's peonies seem to be blooming better than in previous years. I wonder how the adults in the Forestry Bureau raise them."

"The peonies can't stand the cold winter in the capital. I heard they will be moved to the greenhouse in the winter and moved out again in the spring."

Some people smacked their lips.

"The palace is really willing to spend a lot of money on these flowers and plants every year."

Someone at the side lowered his voice and looked around, and only heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that there were no palace servants nearby.

"Don't say this carelessly. If someone with ulterior motives hears it and spreads it to the palace masters, they will think that I am dissatisfied with the palace."

When everyone heard this, they became cautious.

The topic changed and several people began to talk about the latest popular clothing and rouge in Beijing.

"Speaking of clothes and jewelry, Shi Jin Zhuang has to be the first choice. The new styles they have recently released are quite popular among the ladies in Beijing."

"I've also heard of Shijinzhuang. Do you know who owns it?"

"The owner of Shijinzhuang seems to be from Anyang County, Yingshan City. I've heard people say that it seems to be the property of the Princess of Le'an County."

"This Princess Le'an is amazing. She is from Anyang County, but she can do business in the capital city successfully. If I have the chance, I really want to get to know her."

"Who said it wasn't? In addition to this Shijin Manor, there are also Yujun Pavilion and Xinglin Medical Clinic. They are all very popular in Beijing recently. The clothes I wear and the rouge I use recently are all bought from the county owner's shop. I have to say, the things are really good."

"That's the Princess of Le'an County. If the things in her shop are not good, wouldn't that damage her reputation?"

Just then, someone noticed the clothes worn by the lady who had just spoken and Song Yuntang.

"The dress that Madam Xu is wearing is similar in style to the one in Shijinzhuang. Was it also bought from Shijinzhuang?"

Song Yuntang smiled faintly and nodded.

"yes."

Mrs. Su, the wife of the lieutenant general of the guard army, looked at the clothes on Song Yuntang with a look of surprise on her face. "I took my sisters to visit Shijinzhuang yesterday, how come I didn't see this style before?"

Song Yuntang looked normal.

"Perhaps this lady didn't look carefully and missed it."

Su shook his head affirmatively.

"No, I really like the clothes from Shijinzhuang. I've been paying attention to every set of clothes that have been released recently and I won't miss any."

Song Yuntang smiled.

"Maybe after today there will be one?"

Su didn't continue to argue whether this happened or not, she just smiled and replied, "Yes, after today, I have to go to Shijinzhuang to take a good look."

Then he asked again.

"Is this Madam Xu's first visit to the palace?"

Song Yuntang nodded.

“It’s definitely the first time.”

Seeing the two chatting animatedly, the other lady came over with a curious look on her face.

"I heard that Lord Xu has been out doing some work for His Majesty. Hasn't he returned yet? How dare you let Madam Xu come to the palace alone for the banquet?"

Song Yuntang smiled and shook his head.

"I never ask about official affairs, but even if he came with me, he should be in the Hanlin Academy now, and we can only meet at the evening dinner."

Some people looked envious.

"I heard that Lord Xu is very considerate to Madam Xu, and there are no concubines in his family who compete for his favor. This is really enviable." Madam Zhao, who was speaking, humbly asked for advice, "I wonder how Madam Xu did it?"

The man in her family is a playboy. He likes this one today and that one tomorrow.

She was sad at first, but as more women appeared in the backyard, the man paid less and less attention to her.

If she doesn't adapt to the current situation and win the man's heart, her position as the wife of the Ministry of Revenue's doctor will be unstable.

It would be fine if she suffered a little injustice, but it's a pity for her two children, who will have to suffer with her.

Zhao's question really stumped Song Yuntang.

Shen Yin, who was standing by, hurried to help her out.

"Mrs. Zhao's question is really embarrassing. In this matter, it all comes down to the man in the family."

Zhao was a little disappointed.

“Sister Shen is right. Speaking of which, Mr. Fan from Sister Shen’s family is also a long-lasting person.”

Song Yuntang looked at her, "If I were your sister, and if I didn't plan to leave my husband's family, I would manage my dowry well, put more reliable people around me, and raise my children wholeheartedly. As for men, I would just use them at critical times, just like living together. Since he doesn't have you in his heart, why do you still care about him?"

Everyone seemed to have not expected Song Yuntang to say such a thing, and they were all stunned.

But when I thought about it carefully, I felt that what she said made sense.

It’s already like this, why are you still thinking about men?

It is better to focus on the interests at hand.

"Looking at Madam Xu's age, she must have been married to Master Xu not long ago. Now that Master Xu has been away for so many days, isn't Madam Xu afraid that when he returns to the capital, he will have a new bride by his side?"

Song Yuntang shook his head.

"No."

After several years of getting along with each other, she has come to understand Xu Qingye's character.

He is a self-disciplined person.

Unless it is necessary, he will not take the initiative to contact other women.

Even if other women wanted to scheme, few men could compare with him in terms of strategy, let alone women.

"What will you do if he really has a new person by his side by then?" someone asked curiously.

Song Yuntang remained calm.

"If that's the case, I'll help them."

The lady was stunned.

"How can we achieve perfection?"

Song Yuntang raised his head slightly and looked up at the blue sky above his head, "The sea is wide for fish to jump, and the sky is high for birds to fly."

The lady was horrified.

"Mrs. Xu, are you willing to do that?"

Song Yuntang looked at her and said, "May I ask, Madam Yang, compared to wasting more than ten or even dozens of years in the backyard, what does this little reluctance mean?"

"That's right." Then he sighed, "But ordinary women, I'm afraid, don't have the courage of Madam Xu."

The other lady obviously disagreed with Song Yuntang's words.

"Manly men have many wives and concubines. Women have a hard life. If they really fall out with their husbands, not only will it bring shame to the family, but they will also suffer in the future. After all, you are still the mistress of the family. You should think more about yourself and your children in the future. Madam Xu's actions are too extreme."

Song Yuntang smiled and didn't refute.

Everyone has their own choices. What she chooses may not be the best, it’s just what she chooses from her heart.

For some things, there is no need to pursue perfection, just follow your heart.

While they were chatting, a palace maid came over and bowed to them.

"Ladies, the Queen said she wants to use a basin of peach blossoms as a prize and invite all of you to the pavilion to play the zither, recite poems, and paint. Whoever has the best talent will receive the Queen's prize."

After saying that, he made a gesture of invitation in the direction of the pavilion.

There is no woman who doesn't love flowers.

When they heard that the Queen wanted to use the Jade Face and Peach Blossoms as a prize, two ladies stood up immediately.

"Yeah! Then I have to go and have a look."

Seeing that the Queen had sent someone to inform them, the others did not dare to offend her. Regardless of whether they wanted to see her or not, they all stood up and walked towards the pavilion.

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