Seeing this, Wu Junrou had no choice but to take Song Wanning to the other side to pick irises.
Song Wanning looked at the pots of beautifully blooming irises and smiled faintly, saying, "Auntie, you're so skilled at growing flowers! They're much prettier than the ones grown by the Prime Minister's gardener."
"It's just what I do when I'm watching over people." Wu Junrou looked at the pots of irises and randomly pointed one to Song Wanning, saying calmly, "I think that one is pretty good. If you don't mind, take it."
"I don't mind." Song Wanning laughed out loud, glanced at Suzaku behind her, and smiled faintly, "Take this pot of irises and go back to put it in my yard."
"I understand, ma'am." Zhuque responded and picked up the pot of irises on the ground.
In just a moment, Master Yin had walked up to the girls and looked them over. When he passed by Yuan Xian, the handkerchief in her sleeve accidentally fell to the ground.
Master Yin saw that the handkerchief embroidered with light yellow flowers was now pleasing to the eye, and he hurriedly bent down to help Yuan Xian pick it up.
Yuan Xian also lowered his head, and both of them stretched out their hands, which just happened to touch Master Yin's hand.
Yuan Xian blushed and withdrew her hand. She looked at Master Yin timidly and said, "Thank you."
Master Yin looked at Yuan Xian's blushing cheeks and felt very happy. If she was not going to be married to Yin Yichen, he would really like to take a concubine into the house.
Master Yin also knew that Song Wanning and Wu Junrou were about to turn around and come back, so he coughed dryly and pretended to move away.
When Wu Junrou and Song Wanning turned back, Master Yin was already standing in the same place, and Wu Junrou didn't notice anything unusual. But now, Master Yin felt like a kitten was scratching his heart. Miss Yuan Xian's shy face was engraved in his mind, making him feel unbearable.
Song Wanning was now standing next to Wu Junrou. She looked at Master Yin and laughed, "Uncle, do you think these girls are okay now?"
"I think they are all good." Master Yin replied with a laugh, which gave Wu Junrou, who was standing beside him, an opportunity to seize.
"Wan Ning, since these girls have been selected for you, why not send them directly to the Prime Minister's Mansion? Today is a good day. They are just a few concubines, and the Prime Minister's Mansion can afford to support them." Wu Junrou has been going through so much trouble now, and finally thought of a way to make things difficult for Song Wan Ning.
Song Wanning only smiled faintly and said, "Aunt, I think these four girls are all good. I'll take their portraits to the Prime Minister to look at. If he likes them, I'll take them all to the Prime Minister's residence. How about this, we'll be here in three days. I'll let the Prime Minister choose a girl from the portrait first. That way, he can afford to add a few more in the future."
"Wan Ning must keep her word and not forget what she said." Wu Junrou was now afraid that she would go back on her word.
"How could that be?" Song Wanning said, taking a few steps forward and taking a look. "I'm particularly fond of Miss Yuan Xian now. I wonder if she can read?"
"I only know a few words." Yuan Xian bowed her head and replied, "My family is poor and there is no more money to support my studies, so I came to be someone's concubine."
"This is a bit of a pity. The Prime Minister has always liked girls who are well-read and knowledgeable." Song Wanning shook her head regretfully.
Master Yin laughed and said, "A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. I think that's a good thing."
When Wu Junrou heard this, she turned around and glared at Master Yin, telling him to behave himself.
Song Wanning also smiled and said, "I think so. Aunt, I've heard that my uncle is now in the capital and is very good at poetry and calligraphy. Why don't you ask my uncle to teach Miss Yuanxian a few lines? When I come back in three days, I will take Miss Yuanxian away with me. Otherwise, Miss Yuanxian can't read a single word, and I'm afraid the Prime Minister will be resentful. I now hope that Miss Yuanxian can be a good sister to me."
Wu Junrou was now alert and looked at Song Wanning and said, "I'm afraid this isn't very appropriate."
"How could that be? I think it's suitable." Song Wanning said with a smile, "Now Miss Yuanxian is in the Yin Mansion, and her uncle is teaching her poetry and songs. If Aunt agrees, I will definitely send someone to bring Miss Yuanxian to the Prime Minister's Mansion in three days. I hope Aunt agrees to it this time. Otherwise, I'm afraid Miss Yuanxian won't be able to gain the Prime Minister's favor even if she is in the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Wu Junrou was hesitating when she heard Song Wanning say, "My aunt is also here at the mansion now. If you feel anything is inappropriate, just ask a few girls to watch from the side. Besides, it will only be three days. I will go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion and talk to him properly. He will definitely agree."
Wu Junrou finally wavered after hearing this. She looked at Song Wanning and said, "Since Wanning said so, you must keep your word. Don't let me work in vain by not coming to pick her up in three days."
"No, don't worry, auntie. I'm not someone who doesn't keep his word." Song Wanning smiled, glanced at the sky outside, and said lightly, "It's getting late, and I should go home. The task of teaching Yuan Xian poetry and songs will fall on my uncle."
Song Wanning said this and left the house.
When Wu Junrou heard Song Wanning say this, she didn't know what to say and just agreed to it.
After Song Wanning finished this task, she returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Master Yin also agreed to teach Yuan Xian poetry and songs.
Wu Junrou watched Yuan Xian and Master Yin every day, but they didn't let her see any clues, which made her feel at ease. The third day had arrived. Wu Junrou was waiting in the courtyard for Song Wanning to pick her up when she heard her mother say at the door, "Madam, someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion has arrived. They said they want to choose some colorful silk for Miss Yuan Xian and they don't know what to buy. So they asked Madam to help them choose."
Seeing this, Wu Junrou wanted to make fun of Song Wanning, so she just walked out.
Yuan Xian, who was now in the mansion, saw that Wu Junrou was gone, so she seized the opportunity, raised a glass and handed it to Master Yin, sighing deeply, "Thank you for your help over the past three days, Master. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would have done. I am now adrift and cannot decide who to marry. Although I admire you deeply, I also know that there is no way around it... So, this is the only way to express my gratitude for your help over the past few days."
When Master Yin heard these words, his heart melted. He took the wine glass handed to him by Yuan Xian and drank it in one gulp.
Yuan Xian put aphrodisiac in the cup of wine, and soon Master Yin had an attack. He hugged Yuan Xian's waist and was unable to stand steadily.
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