Chapter 159
After saying that, the old lady turned around and walked towards the Yime Courtyard. It was freezing cold outside, and heavy snow was falling, as if covering the earth with a layer of silver coat.
The snow on the ground has not melted yet, and it makes a crunching sound when you step on it. Aunt Feng stamped her icy little feet and hugged the thick pink silk towel tightly in her arms, trying to keep herself warm. She wore an exquisite mink fur bunny on her head. The furry touch made her feel warm and comfortable, but it did not completely dispel the winter chill.
Despite this, Aunt Feng still felt the chill, and the breath she exhaled was slightly cold. She couldn't help but look towards the Yime Courtyard, with a hint of expectation and desire in her eyes. She hoped to get inside as soon as possible and get out of this cold weather. However, she could only stand there quietly and wait, praying in her heart that time would pass faster.
Soon, the old nanny came over and invited Aunt Feng in. Only the servants were busying around in the Yime Courtyard, providing some work for the lazy winter.
Seeing Aunt Feng coming over, the servants put down their work and bowed briefly. Aunt Feng nodded slightly to signal them to stand up.
Aunt Feng walked into the house. The hot heating in the house made her feel warm immediately, as if she had finally returned to the world from the ice and snow. She felt that she was alive again.
Madam Liu hurried over with a polite smile on her face. She bowed to Aunt Feng and said, "Aunt Feng, please rest in the outer room for a while. I will welcome you into the inner room after Madam has finished packing."
Aunt Feng did not dare to be negligent and said politely, "Madam Liu, there is no need to be so polite. I will wait here."
Nanny Liu nodded, smiled, turned around and returned to the inner room. Aunt Feng sat in the outer room, her heart burning with anxiety, but she could only wait patiently. It was unknown how long it had been before Nanny Liu came out of the inner room again and greeted her politely, "Madam Feng, the Madam has packed everything. You may come in."
Aunt Feng had been waiting anxiously for a long time. Upon hearing this, she immediately stood up and followed Nanny Liu into the inner room.
As soon as Aunt Feng entered the room, she bowed deeply and said respectfully, "Greetings to the Madam."
Zhang was leaning on a low couch, wearing a high-quality white fox fur headband and holding a Buddhist scripture in her hand. She watched Aunt Feng bow and then slowly said, "How come Aunt Feng has time to come to my Yimei Courtyard? Aunt Feng, please sit down!"
The servants hurriedly brought a low stool and placed it under the low couch. Aunt Feng knew that she was of low status and it was impossible for her to sit on the same level as the lady, so when she saw the servants bringing the stool, she hurriedly sat on it.
Aunt Feng smiled and said, "Of course I have something to discuss with you, Madam. This matter concerns the Sixth Miss, so please ask Madam to dismiss the attendants and we can discuss it carefully."
When Zhang heard the words "Sixth Miss", her eyes lit up instantly, and her originally lazy body tensed up imperceptibly. Zhang hurriedly said: "Oh? It's about the Sixth Miss, what can happen to him?
Zhang sat up, waved her hand and said, "Madam Liu, take the servants and leave!"
Matron Liu quickly bowed to all the servants in the room and left. Suddenly the room was silent, with only the crackling sound of burning charcoal. Zhang broke the silence and said, "Tell me! What's the matter?"
Aunt Feng raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a smile, and said softly: "Let's put aside the matter of the Sixth Miss for now. The reason I came here is actually for the marriages of my two daughters. Next year is the year of the general election, and I also hope that my unsuccessful daughter can participate in the draft." There was a hint of anticipation and nervousness in her tone.
Then, Aunt Feng continued, "I am well aware of my humble status, but my two daughters are both well-behaved and sensible. It would be a blessing for them if they are fortunate enough to be selected into the palace. I naturally understand that this will require some thought, but I still hope to get your support and help, madam." As she spoke, she carefully observed the eldest lady's expression.
However, Zhang had a blank expression on her face. She just looked at Aunt Feng quietly without expressing any opinion. After Aunt Feng finished speaking, Zhang smiled mockingly and said calmly: "Your two daughters are already too old to participate in the election. What's more, I have already chosen good families for Sister Feng and Sister Yao, so you don't have to worry about it."
Aunt Feng's face changed, and she knelt down and said, "Madam, if Sister Feng and Sister Yao can participate in the election and marry into a good family, I will follow your lead from now on and obey your orders in everything."
Zhang raised her eyebrows, picked up the hot tea, and took a sip: "Oh? Everything depends on my orders?"
Aunt Feng nodded quickly, and seeing her serious look, Zhang smiled.
Zhang lowered her voice and said calmly: "Have you seen Aunt Xie and Aunt Guan in the mansion? They are both concubines. I hope you can make these two people disappear by any means. But you can't involve me. Can you do it?"
When Aunt Feng heard this, her heart suddenly tightened, as if someone had hit her hard with a sledgehammer. Although these words were spoken lightly, they weighed on her heart like a mountain, so heavy that it made her breathless. She knew that she was just a pawn in Zhang's hands, a tool that could be discarded at any time.
So, Aunt Feng said hesitantly, "Madam, those two aunts are both concubines. If you really want to do it, I'm afraid that apart from them, I won't be able to survive."
Zhang's face changed slightly when she heard this. She squeezed the handkerchief in her hand tightly, and her tone became cold and firm: "Oh? Aunt Feng doesn't want to? Then you can go back! The marriage of my children is originally decided by me, the stepmother.
My second brother's legitimate son from my mother's side still lacks a concubine, so why not let Feng Jie marry him? As one of the four great families in Luoyang, our Zhang family would not bring disgrace upon Sister Feng.
oh! That's right. There is one more thing I forgot to tell you. Yin Gui’s wife, Liu, came to see me two days ago. She said that her brother from her natal family wanted to take a concubine, so I planned to marry Yao Jie’er to their family as a concubine.
The Hedong Liu family is also one of the four great families, and they will not treat our Yao sister badly, and these two are good marriages! I've figured it out a long time ago, and I'm waiting to tell you! You just happened to come here, isn't that a coincidence? I don’t have to bother looking for you anymore…”
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