"After all, it's the eldest son's wedding, so the Third Master not only bought him a house in Yanjing, but also a shop and a farm of 600 acres for the eldest son." Grandma Huang smiled. There was some surprise in her tone, obviously she didn't expect the Third House to be so generous.

Eleventh Lady was not surprised.

The Third Lady had saved up these years, and with the inheritance she got when the family was divided, she could still come up with this little bit of money.

"Anyway, I'll have to take care of this matter, sister," she said politely.

Huang San's grandmother smiled and said, "Since I have been entrusted by the Madam, I will do my best to handle it!"

The two of them walked out of the yard while talking.

Grandma Huang San asked Shiyi Niang to stay: "Jin'er is still waiting for you to coax him to sleep!"

Eleventh Lady was not polite either. She watched Third Grandma Huang get on the small oil cart with green curtains before returning to the main house.

Jing'er hadn't gone to sleep yet. His dark eyes looked around, and when he saw his mother come in, he grinned with his toothless mouth.

"Why are you so playful?" Eleventh Lady smiled and spanked his little butt.

Jing'er thought his mother was playing with him and laughed at Shiyi Niang.

Eleventh Lady was a little amused and helpless.

Xu Lingyi returned from the palace.

Eleventh Lady hurried out to greet her.

"Where is Jing'er?" Xu Lingyi asked his son as soon as he entered the room.

"In the inner room - Madam Gu is watching!" Eleventh Lady responded, and asked the little maid to help him change clothes and wash up, and then carefully looked at Xu Lingyi's expression.

Seeing that he looked normal, I felt a little relieved.

Xu Lingyi knew his wife was worried, so he said quickly, "It's okay. I've talked to the emperor about some things. The Huang family will be reprimanded, but their lives shouldn't be in danger."

"That's good!" Eleventh Lady breathed a sigh of relief.

This matter was known to everyone. Even if the eldest son of Marquis Yongchang had some leverage in the hands of Marquis Jianning, Xu Lingyi's actions would be justified.

Xu Lingyi went into the inner room and hugged Jing'er.

Jing'er chuckled.

Xu Lingyi's eyes became very gentle.

Eleventh Lady nodded and asked about his visit to the palace: "…Is the Emperor not feeling uncomfortable?"

Xu Lingyi's answer was vague: "The emperor is in a hurry to discuss matters with Lord Chen!" After that, he handed his son to Mother Gu and went to the bathroom.

After all, things have not been finalized, and now we can only wait for news.

Eleventh Lady pondered over it, then hugged her son and coaxed him to sleep.

In the next few days, Third Madam Huang frequently visited the Yongping Marquis' Mansion for Xu Siqin's marriage, and every time she left, she would visit Eleventh Lady.

Shiyi Niang knew that she wanted to test Xu Lingyi's attitude through her, but the matter was too complicated. Not to mention her, even Xu Lingyi was unsure. And the consolation without substantial progress seemed very pale, so Shiyi Niang had to tell her about Xu Siqin's marriage.

The wife of Minister Liu said that the Fang family had prepared a dowry of 10,000 taels of silver for the marriage of their eldest daughter...

The third lady felt that the 24 acres of land in Huzhou that the Fang family gave as a dowry was valuable, but the journey was too long and would not be of any practical use to their family: "We have bought land in Wanping and Daxing. If we don't have time, Shandong will do."

The wife of Minister Liu told Grandma Huang: It is too late to buy land in Wanping and Daxing, so we agree to buy land in Shandong...

The Third Madam asked the Fang family to accompany a few maids and a few young maids: "...the house in Sanjing Hutong is unattended!"

The wife of Minister Liu asked the second chambermaid whether four little maids were enough...

The Third Madam requested that the maids be six or seven years old: "It's a good opportunity for them to learn the rules. Once the eldest lady's personal maid is released, these people can be used directly."

"The Fang family has also agreed." Grandma Huang San took a sip of tea and sighed, "I wish I could also marry such an easy-to-talk-to relative!"

"Third sister-in-law is also wholeheartedly planning for Qin'er." Eleventh Lady was also a little surprised when she heard this - she had only heard that the man was satisfied with all the conditions proposed by the heroine, and rarely saw the man propose conditions like this. However, she heard that the Fang family was not only a prosperous family in Huzhou, but also a wealthy family. The Fang family might think that the requirements proposed by the third wife were not a big deal, but it could not be completely ruled out that the Fang family wanted to quickly settle the marriage of the eldest daughter of the Fang family. However, she could only smooth things over, "Mrs. Fang is a sensible person. If she thinks about it carefully, she can understand."

"Everyone knows the truth, but there may not be many people who can really understand it and do it." Grandma Huang San smiled and chatted with Shiyi Niang. Seeing that it was already dusk, she stood up and said goodbye.

The jade tablet in the Madam's room came over and said, "Fourth Madam, the Madam asked you to bring the Sixth Young Master to her for her to see!"

On the fourth day of the second lunar month, Mr. Zhao returned home. Xu Lingyi and Mr. Zhao talked for a long time behind closed doors, and then decided to let Xu Sizhun move to the outer courtyard on March 6th.

The lady couldn't help but hesitate after hearing this.

Xu Sizhun was eager to try, and advised his grandmother: "My elder brother and second brother moved to the outer courtyard when they were my age, and I still have my elder brother and second brother to keep me company."

The lady had no choice but to agree, but she still couldn't let it go, so she asked Ge Jin to go to the outer courtyard to serve. These days, she was busy packing boxes for Xu Sizhun and asking about the furnishings of the Danbozhai where Xu Sizhun was about to move in. She hadn't seen Jing'er for two days.

Eleventh Lady agreed with a smile. She and Jing'er changed their clothes and went to the lady's place.

Xu Sizhun had already started his classes, and after school he hurriedly bowed to Shiyi Niang, and then took Xu Sijie to Danbo Zhai. When Shiyi Niang came in holding Jing'er, he and Xu Sijie were just coming back from Danbo Zhai.

"Mother, mother," he pulled Shiyi Niang's sleeve and looked up at her, "I have reserved a room for my fifth brother in Danbo Zhai. Please let my fifth brother stay with me during his rest time!"

Xu Sijie had obviously been persuaded by Xu Sizhun, and he also went over and pulled Shiyi Niang's sleeve: "Mother, Fourth Brother's yard is so big and beautiful." His eyes were bright and he looked very envious.

Danbozhai is where the prince of Yongping lived. After Xu Sizhun moved there, he would formally receive the prince's education. At the beginning, there must be a process of adaptation. If Xu Sijie, who has a cheerful and lively personality, could occasionally go to keep him company, it would be a comfort to him.

Eleventh Lady thought about it and said with a smile: "You can go there and play with brother during the day off. But you can't stay overnight. It will delay brother's homework."

After all, that is the prince's residence. It is obviously inappropriate to spend the night there, and it is more likely to cause rumors!

"No, no." Xu Sizhun assured, "We won't delay our studies."

Xu Sijie also said: "I only go out to play when my brother is not in school!"

"Okay then!" Eleventh Lady smiled and put her arms around the two children's shoulders: "You must remember what you promised your mother!"

Xu Sizhun and Xu Sijie nodded repeatedly.

Everyone went into the house smiling.

The third lady was sitting on the big kang by the window, talking with the old lady.

Eleventh Lady only heard half of the sentence: "...If we just separate and live separately, we are not in Yanjing anymore. When the time comes, the eldest grandson's wife won't even recognize you. Wouldn't that make people laugh at you?"

When she saw Shiyi Niang come in, she quickly stopped the subject, stood up with a smile and greeted Shiyi Niang.

The old lady didn't even look at the third lady, but smiled and clapped her hands at Jin Ge'er: "Good boy, come to grandma!"

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The next day, Eleventh Lady went to pay her respects to the Lady Dowager, and the Lady Dowager talked to Eleventh Lady.

"...I want to renovate the small courtyard next to Dianchun Hall and use it as a wedding room for Qin'er." The old lady said, pouting, "I didn't agree. Let her tidy up her own courtyard and use it as a wedding room for Qin'er. As for the small courtyard next to Dianchun Hall, it was originally intended for the ladies who were tired of watching opera to rest. We, the Xu family, still have to keep this respectable place!"

Eleventh Lady couldn't help but feel ashamed.

Madam Third, you are so bold in making such a request!

"The small courtyard is connected to Dianchun Hall." She laughed, "There are a lot of family gatherings at home, and the operas there are a bit noisy, so it's really not suitable for a wedding room."

While Eleventh Lady was talking to the Lady Dowager, Third Lady arrived.

She was wearing a bright red jacket with an endless pattern of swastikas on it, and her face was full of smiles, looking very happy: "Mother, the Fang family's dowry list is here." As she spoke, she took out a bright red invitation sprinkled with gold from her sleeve, and walked impatiently to the old lady and opened the invitation to show her. "Look, look, from the eight-step bed to the toilet, it's all painted red." After she finished speaking, she looked at Eleventh Lady with some pride.

Eleventh Lady followed her words and praised her with a few words like "The Fang family is really particular".

After hearing this, the Third Lady became even more proud. She pointed at the items on the gift list and started chattering to the Dowager Lady. The Dowager Lady listened absent-mindedly, while Eleventh Lady sat beside her with a smile.

A little maid ran in: "Madam, Grandma Huang is here."

The lady was cheered up after hearing this and said with a smile, "Let her in!" She seemed very happy that the arrival of Mrs. Huang interrupted Mrs. San's words.

There was no trace of joy on Grandma Huang San's face.

She hurriedly saluted to the lady-in-waiting and said in a trembling voice, "Madam-in-waiting, the Yang family has been raided!" She looked very frightened.

The warm February sunshine shines softly through the glass windows, and the air is filled with the brightness of spring.

The Taifu and Shiyi Niang were prepared for this, but when it really happened, they shuddered at the same time when they thought of the uncertain future of Yongchang Marquis Mansion. The Third Madam, who had no idea about this, was more shocked. She tightly grasped Huang San's hand and said, "Who told you this, sister? Is it true? Is it false?"

Grandma Huang San looked at the lady-in-waiting and said, "The Marquis has been having people keep an eye on the Yang family these past few days. This morning, just after breakfast, a servant came back to report that people from the Dali Temple led the Imperial Guards to surround the Marquis Jianning's Mansion and the Earl Shouchang's Mansion... Mother asked me to come and give you a message!" There was a pleading tone in her voice.

The Third Lady was confused. She looked at the silent Madam Tai, then looked at the gloomy Eleventh Lady, and asked Huang Sannai loudly, "What does the raid on the Yang family have to do with our family?"

Her voice was sharper than ever before, and it was extremely piercing in the room where you could hear a pin drop.

Grandma Huang San's face turned even paler, her lips twitched slightly, and in the end she said nothing.

The lady gave Eleventh Lady a look.

Eleventh Lady understood and whispered to the Third Lady, "The incident happened so suddenly, Grandma Huang must be still in shock. Let's go make a cup of tea for Grandma Huang!" After that, she pulled her out the door regardless of whether she was willing or not.

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It's the weekend again!

I wish you all a happy weekend!

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I went to the hospital to see my niece and then came back to write the additional content. It will be a little late, so everyone can read it tomorrow at noon!