The lady asked about Master Jian: "...Why don't you invite her to our house. Let her bring the needlework people in our house - I heard that you often draw patterns for clothes and ask them to make them, but sometimes they can't make them. If Master Jian can come, you can save some trouble."

Eleventh Lady's daily clothes are simple, but when there are guests, she usually dresses up. If she is a guest at someone else's house... since she married into the Yongping Marquis's Mansion, she has never worn the same clothes twice. This is her previous dressing habit. She would divide it into formal and informal. Informal, comfort is the main thing. Formal, however, is elegance and beauty.

She found that the women in the Xu family had a lot of clothes, and this habit gradually emerged. Unexpectedly, the lady still found out.

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "Yanjing is quite cold, and I don't know if Master Jian is willing to come. I'll have someone take a letter to Hangzhou Prefecture!"

The lady smiled and nodded: "It's a pity that the family has few children. Otherwise, Master Jian could come and teach the young ladies how to do needlework."

In fact, the matter of inviting Master Jian to Yanjing has always been on the mind of Eleventh Lady. It's not that Hangzhou is not good, after all, Hangzhou is Master Jian's hometown. At that time, people usually think their hometown is good, and going to other places to make a living is a matter of leaving their hometown. And she has a fixed source of students there, but if she can come to Yanjing to gild herself before returning, her value will be higher. There was no chance before, but now that the lady said so, she decided to ask Luo Zhenxing to help take the letter to Master Jian after returning from the Zhongqin Earl's Mansion.

The lady talked about the undergarment that Shiyi Niang made for her two days ago: "The peony flowers are embroidered so well that they look like real ones. Fortunately, it is worn inside. If it was worn by outsiders, I'm afraid people would laugh at it!"

"As long as you like it!" Eleventh Lady said with a smile, "It's just a few flowers embroidered on the sleeves and hems of my clothes. There's no reason for you to laugh at me."

"Let the needlework do it in the future!" said the lady, "It's too much strain on the eyes."

"If I'm too busy, I won't do it for you." Eleventh Lady said, "I have a lot of free time these days, so I will do one for you."

The two of them chatted and laughed as they went to the residence of Marquis Zhongqin.

Knowing that they were here to add boxes to Miss Seventh, the people in the Gan family's affairs office sent someone to inform Madam Gan, and at the same time sent a maid to respectfully welcome the two men in.

Both families were marquisates, and their houses were similar in style. There was no sense of strangeness. Eleventh Lady supported the Madam and went to the cross-courtyard east of the main hall.

As soon as I reached the gate of the courtyard, I saw maids and old women coming out, surrounded by Madam Gan.

She was wearing a bright red jacket with gold all over it, and her pretty face looked a bit tired. She smiled and greeted the old lady from a distance: "Come here, old lady!" She ushered the two of them to sit down in the main room.

"You must be busy with Lanting's wedding!" The lady smiled at Mrs. Gan, "You should also take care of your rest!"

Mrs. Gan smiled gratefully and said, "It's mainly because I like to worry about things."

After exchanging pleasantries, a maid served tea.

Mother Song handed the gift list to the mother next to Madam Gan. Madam Gan said a few polite words. During this time, the mothers who were in charge asked Madam Gan for instructions on Lanting's marriage. A little maid came in and reported, "The wife of Marquis Yongchang is here!"

"What a coincidence!" said the lady in surprise.

"You two are really destined to meet each other." Mrs. Gan also smiled and stood up to welcome Mrs. Huang in.

Mrs. Huang came with Grandma Huang San. They talked for a while, and then got up and went to Lanting.

Eleventh Lady was secretly surprised when she found out that Lan Ting lived in the small courtyard to the east of the main house.

I didn't expect the place she lived in was so small.

When Lan Ting saw Shiyi Niang, he couldn't help but open his eyes wide.

Eleventh Lady smiled at her.

Lan Ting then came to his senses and stepped forward to salute everyone.

Everyone sat down in the hall with a smile on their faces.

The lady took Lanting's hand, and Mrs. Huang said many auspicious words.

Although Lanting listened attentively, his face couldn't help but turn red.

The lady looked at her and laughed, saying, "Okay, okay, I won't annoy you anymore. Let Eleventh Lady stay and talk to you, and we'll go to your mother's room and sit for a while!" Then she and Madam Gan went back to Madam Gan.

Gan Lanting smiled and looked Shiyi Niang up and down.

"What's wrong?" Eleventh Lady also looked at herself, afraid that something was wrong.

"Very beautiful!" Gan Lanting said with a smile.

Eleventh Lady accepted it with a smile. Talking about the previous events: "Before, they specially sent me an invitation to invite me to the banquet, but unfortunately I couldn't come. I have been thinking about this matter in my heart!"

"Oh!" Gan Lanting waved his hand indifferently, "You are here just to eat and drink." Then he pulled her to the inner room and said, "It's rare for you to come here, let's have a good chat."

The maids were tidying up the boxes.

Lan Ting said modestly: "It's a bit messy!"

Shiyi Niang said hurriedly: "I'm building a house there. It's even messier than your place."

"You have such a small family, yet you still build a house!" Gan Lanting and Shiyi Niang sat on the kang by the window. "Unlike our family. Four generations have not separated and they all live together. It's not even convenient to stretch their legs." She joked to herself.

No wonder she lives in such a small place!

Eleventh Lady smiled and took out a purse from her sleeve and gave it to Lanting: "A few South China pearls. If you find a suitable style, you can take them out and make jewelry with them!"

Lan Ting took it with a smile and thanked Shiyi Niang.

A maid served tea.

Lan Ting asked about Shi Niang: "...How is she now?"

Eleventh Lady said, "I saw her on the 57th day of the 10th brother-in-law's death last time." Then she thought for a moment and told her the truth, "We were not very close when we were young, and she didn't really want to see me."

Lan Ting nodded seriously: "I also noticed it at that spring banquet. Sometimes, people depend on fate." His tone was very gentle.

Eleventh Lady felt warm in her heart and asked Cao E: "...Why didn't you see the Third Miss?"

As soon as the voice fell, the door curtain was suddenly lifted, and a woman in a scarlet jacket walked in.

Eleventh Lady looked carefully and found that it was Cao E.

She was holding a few clothes in her hands, and she kept muttering as she walked, "You're about to get married, why are you so careless? These clothes are all the finest Hangzhou silk, even if you don't like them anymore, you can give them to the maids..." When she raised her eyes, she found Eleventh Lady sitting in the room, and she quickly stopped the topic and said with a smile, "The wife of the Marquis of Yongping is here!"

Eleventh Lady stood up and greeted her. Lan Ting, who was sitting next to her, burst out laughing: "Just call me Eleventh Lady! You're making me sound old!"

Cao E's face turned stern when she heard this: "What nonsense are you talking about again!" Then she apologized to Shiyi Niang with an apologetic look, "Madam Yongping, don't take it to heart. My seventh sister is just a straightforward person."

Shiyi Niang envied Lanting and Cao'e for being affectionate even when they were quarreling or scolding each other. She smiled and said, "Miss San, you should call me Shiyi Niang! After all, we knew each other before I got married."

After hearing this, Cao E was still a little hesitant.

Lan Ting laughed: "Look, even Eleventh Lady doesn't want to do it!"

Cao E glared at her and just as she called out "Eleventh Lady", she heard a noise coming from outside the house. Cao E's face darkened and she ordered the maid, "Go and see who is making the noise. Hand it over to the maids to deal with it."

The little maidservant responded and left tremblingly.

Cao'e hurriedly explained to Shiyi Niang: "There have been a lot of things going on at home these days, and the maids and old women are inevitably a little restless."

Maids and old women are also human beings, and it is impossible for them to be silent all the time. Cao E may have felt that it was a bit embarrassing to let the guests see such a scene.

Just as Eleventh Lady was about to speak to help, the little maidservant lifted the curtain and came in.

Her face was a little pale. She glanced at Eleventh Lady as soon as she entered the room, but hesitated to speak.

Eleventh Lady stood up and said goodbye: "...I just wanted to come and see you. I may have to go to the Liang family for a wedding banquet on the day you get married, so I can't come to see you off."

Cao'e glanced at the maid, her face was very ugly, but she forced a smile to persuade Shiyi Niang to stay: "Sit for a while!"

Lan Ting smiled and said, "You are someone's daughter-in-law now, so we won't keep you here. If I hold a party next time, you must come."

"Of course, of course!" Eleventh Lady smiled and was sent out by the two sisters.

On the way, I met two maids who were hurriedly heading towards the east courtyard.

Although Shiyi Niang was surprised, this was after all the Gan family's affair. She pretended not to see it and went to Madam Gan's place.

Huang San's wife was talking about something, which made Madam Tai and Madam Huang laugh, but she didn't see Madam Gan. Seeing Shiyi Niang come back, Madam Tai laughed and said, "You finished talking so quickly?"

Eleventh Lady smiled and said, "She is busy too. I can't stay longer."

The lady nodded slightly.

Grandma Huang San pulled her hand and said, "This dress is really beautiful."

The lady smiled, looking very proud.

Madam Huang laughed and said, "It's still the same as when he was young. He is only happy when he is better than others in everything. He is old and useless, so he lets his wife show off."

The Madam Tai and Madam Huang were very casual. They smiled and said to Shiyi Niang, "Tomorrow, make a dress for your third sister-in-law from the Huang family, so that your Aunt Huang won't get jealous when she sees you."

"Oh," Grandma Huang San smiled and twisted her waist, "I can't wear anything like this bucket!"

Not to mention the two ladies, even the servants in the room covered their mouths and laughed.

Huang San's grandmother seemed to be dissatisfied with the bad atmosphere. She sighed sadly and said in a low voice that everyone could hear: "Your third brother used to say that I was a teapot, but in just two or three years, I have turned into a bucket."

Everyone laughed wildly.

The grandmother of the Gan family is here.

She greeted everyone with a smile, her eyes and eyebrows showing undisguised joy, even happier than Mrs. Gan. People who didn't know would have thought she was marrying off her daughter.

"I heard a laugh from afar, and I was wondering who had such a talent. It turned out to be Third Madam Huang." Grandma Gan complimented Third Madam Huang as soon as she entered the room, more affectionate than in previous meetings. While speaking, she bowed to Madam Tai and Madam Huang, "No wonder the two ladies always bring these two with them wherever they go. One is the Smiling Maitreya, and the other is the Talking Flower." She also praised Eleventh Lady, "Look at how she is dressed. There is no one else like her in the whole city of Yanjing!"

The lady laughed and said, "Look at this mouth. I thought the fourth wife of the Tang family could talk. It turns out that our Gan family has a grandmother hidden in it!"

Grandma Gan covered her sleeves and laughed, looking very happy.

Grandma Huang San and Shiyi Niang smiled and walked forward to greet Grandma Gan Da.

Grandma Gan invited the four of them to have dinner in the flower hall nearby: "Mother still has some trivial matters to attend to. I will offer a cup of wine on her behalf."

Although the family had a daughter who was about to get married, there was a housekeeper outside, a mother inside, and a daughter-in-law available. Although it was a bit strange that Mrs. Gan was absent, everyone had been in charge of household affairs, and it was common for temporary problems to occur. Without asking more questions, accompanied by Grandma Gan, they went to the flower hall with a smile.

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