"He, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Xu family, your actions today really disappoint me."
Old Master Xu looked at He with disappointment in his eyes.
He's eyes immediately turned red with grievance, "Father-in-law, if it weren't for..."
"Okay, stop talking. It's common for men to have three wives and four concubines, especially for wealthy families like our Xu family. It's even more common."
He stopped talking. She thought about Xu Wanyan's words and suppressed her unhappy emotions.
"After all, this child is yours. As long as you don't cause trouble, you will always be the daughter-in-law of the Xu family. The child is already so old, what good will it do you if there is a quarrel?"
He nodded and said aggrievedly: "Father-in-law, I, I can't accept it for the time being, right? Look at how old that girl is. If it was a few years ago, I wouldn't be so angry."
Hearing this, Old Master Xu's expression improved a lot. He looked at her and said slowly, "You are right. The eldest brother did do something wrong. You have been wronged."
He thought for a moment and said, "Well, now that the child is this old, shouldn't we consider her marriage? Although I'm angry, I think that she is my master's son after all. I can't bear to leave her alone."
Old Master Xu nodded with satisfaction. "It's best if you think this way. However, her marriage is not your concern for the time being. We have our own plans."
Hearing this, a trace of displeasure and jealousy flashed through He's heart.
Why do the old man and his family take the marriage of this concubine's daughter seriously?
Bringing her to the capital, is it to find her a husband in the capital?
Thinking of this, He became even more unhappy, and there was a hint of resentment in the look she gave Old Master Xu.
Old Master Xu seemed to understand why she was unhappy, and he said gently, "Wanxia didn't have a good opportunity back then, and she suffered. Now is a good time, and we must seize this opportunity. It will be good for you and for us."
He Shi didn't believe it, but she wouldn't fall out with Old Master Xu, so she asked calmly, "Then... do you have any clues?"
Old Master Xu nodded and said, "Yes, let her enter the palace."
"What? Enter the palace?"
He couldn't help but exclaimed, how could a daughter from a concubine enter the palace?
She didn't believe it. Looking at the girl's demeanor, she didn't think she was suitable to enter the palace.
However, when He thought of the age of the current emperor, she suddenly laughed.
It would be nice to let that girl serve an old man who is older than her father.
"Is she willing? But my wife heard that the emperor has already..."
Before she could finish, Old Master Xu frowned and angrily scolded, "Can you speak a little more quietly? Have you been in Linzhou for so long that you can't even speak properly now?"
He also knew that she had said something wrong and quickly covered her mouth, "I, I..."
Old Master Xu rolled his eyes at her and said, "It's not His Majesty, it's the Crown Prince."
"Prince?"
He was about to shout again, but Old Master Xu glared back at her.
"Why did she enter the East Palace?"
"It's not what you think. She went to the East Palace to be a maid, and then looked for an opportunity..."
Before Old Master Xu could finish the rest of his words, a sarcastic smile appeared on He's face.
With that girl's appearance, she wants to compete with the women from the noble families in the capital for the prince's favor. Isn't that a huge joke?
However, she is not stupid. Isn't this an opportunity to take advantage of her?
Thinking of this, she smiled sensibly, "Father-in-law, that child has been growing up in the manor, and I'm afraid she doesn't even know the most basic etiquette. Apart from anything else, I am her legal mother after all. Now that you have such a big idea, as your daughter-in-law, it would be unreasonable for me not to help?"
Old Master Xu stared at her, unable to tell whether what she said was true or not.
"Father-in-law, I'm sincere. If she can really gain the favor of the Crown Prince, wouldn't that be a great thing for our Xu family? Besides, even if she doesn't like me, she still has feelings for Mao Lin. If Mao Lin is well, then wouldn't we mother and son be well too?"
Hearing this, Old Master Xu nodded in agreement. "I'm relieved that you think so. In terms of status, you are her legitimate mother, so you are naturally the most suitable person to discipline her."
He's face lit up with joy.
"You were born into a wealthy family, so you should understand these rules to some extent. Go and teach her well, and don't let others laugh at our Xu family."
He nodded quickly, "Don't worry, I will teach her well."
Seeing that his eldest daughter-in-law had finally settled down, Old Master Xu felt a lot more relieved.
He walked out the door, looked at the bright sun in the sky, and felt the warmth on her body. Suddenly, she felt much better.
At this moment, the look he gave Shui Moyuan became a little clearer.
Feiyun Garden
"Miss, the eldest lady has moved into Shuimo Garden."
Xu Wanyan smiled and said, "Auntie is very smart. She understood immediately after I reminded her."
Qiao Yun was happy, "Miss, Miss Wanyu will have a good life this time."
"Don't underestimate her. She's not as brainless as Xu Wanqing."
"So what? I still can't get out of the lady's palm."
Xu Wanyan didn't say anything else. According to the date, Prince Chen's Mansion would come to pay the betrothal gift tomorrow.
By then, I will definitely be busy.
Sure enough, the next morning, the steward of Prince Chen's Mansion came to the Xu family with a large number of guards.
Old Master Xu, Xu Maocai, Mrs. He, and Huang Yueping were waiting at the door early.
Although Xiao Jingming doesn't have a good reputation outside, he is a prince after all, and the Xu family dare not offend him.
"Old Master Xu, Lord Xu, Madam Xu, this old servant has come to deliver the betrothal gifts to the future princess according to the prince's instructions."
Looking at the densely packed boxes at the back, Xu Maocai couldn't stop smiling. "Oh, this is too much. You've worked so hard. Come in and have a cup of tea."
As soon as he finished speaking, the butler asked the guards to lift the box.
"Master Xu, where is our princess's courtyard?"
Xu Maocai was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "Follow me, follow me."
Watching countless boxes being carried into Feiyun Garden, Zhao Yaru smashed Mingzhu Garden into a mess. The servants stood by trembling, and no one dared to step forward to persuade her.
"Why? Why does that bitch have such a glorious life? My Wanqing is sneaking around."
Because Zhao Yaru exerted too much force, she now looks like a beggar, with messy hair and not a single piece of her clothes straight.
"She's a wild child that no one wants. How can she be so glorious? Is Prince Chen blind to give her such a huge betrothal gift?"
"I refuse to accept this. I can't let her succeed."
Having said that, Zhao Yaru was about to walk out.
"Madam, madam, no, now is not a good time."
Only Mother Gu dared to persuade her earnestly, fearing that she would suffer.
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