Someone said, "I don't like reading and practicing calligraphy, but my mother insists on me practicing because she's afraid I'll embarrass myself at next year's Qianjin Banquet."
Miss Meng smiled and said, "Speaking of the Thousand Gold Banquet, I'd really like to ask Miss Ren for advice. She was one of the winners of the previous one."
The Yun family's Thousand Gold Banquet was originally held every two years, but it hadn't been held since Ren Yaoqi's last appearance. It wasn't known whether it was due to something that happened back then or some other taboo. It wasn't until recently that the Yun family announced that they would continue holding the Thousand Gold Banquet next summer. These distinguished ladies were eager to be honored at the Thousand Gold Banquet. A good ranking would secure them a good marriage.
Everyone surrounded Ren Yaoqi and asked her about what happened at the Qianjin Banquet, and Ren Yaoqi answered them one by one.
Someone said, "I used to think the Qianjin Banquet would no longer be held. I heard that it was Miss Yun who persuaded Old Madam Yun and Madam Yun to do it."
"I also heard that many people asked Miss Yun about the Thousand Gold Banquet. Miss Yun has always been kind, so she agreed to go back and ask the elders at home. I didn't expect it to actually happen."
"I heard that because the Thousand Gold Banquets didn't happen in previous years, next year's Thousand Gold Banquet will be a bit more lively than in previous years. I wonder what kind of grand occasion it will be."
"We'll know when the time comes. With your family background, you'll definitely be able to get an invitation to the Yun family."
Ren Yaoqi listened to their chatter about the Thousand Gold Banquet without saying a word. However, upon hearing that next year's Thousand Gold Banquet was the one that the eldest daughter of the Yun family had strongly advocated for, she felt a slight stir in her heart.
After that, everyone started talking about other things. Ren Yaoqi stayed for a while and then said goodbye and left.
The Yun family's daughter banquet seemed to be really planning a grand event. For a while afterwards, Ren Yaoqi kept hearing others mention the daughter banquet next year. However, she had no plans to attend this year.
In this way, the twelfth lunar month soon arrived, and the most lively New Year's Day of the year was approaching.
In previous years, the Ren family would return to their old home in Baihe Town for the New Year. This year, because Third Master Ren had been expelled from the Ren family, their branch decided not to return to Baihe Town. So, even before the end of the year, Li and Madam Zhou were already busy preparing New Year's goods, fearing they would be too late by the twelfth lunar month. This was their first New Year's Eve alone, so they were naturally extremely cautious, fearing any mishaps would bring bad luck to the New Year.
Just when Li, Ren Yaoqi and a group of maids and servants were preparing for the New Year, news came from the Lei family, which surprised and delighted both Li and Ren Yaoqi.
Ren Yaohua is already two months pregnant.
Ren Yaohua got married in August, and now it’s just the twelfth month and she found out she’s two months pregnant. How can this not be a surprise?
Mrs. Li even cried with joy: "Thank God, thank God! This year I will worship our ancestors and the Bodhisattva, and ask them to bless our Huaer to give birth to a boy, and keep both mother and child safe." If there is any regret in Mrs. Li's life, it is that she failed to give birth to a son for her husband.
Because of this little bit of guilt in her heart, even when she was bullied by Concubine Fang at the Ren family, she didn't have the courage to fight back. She always felt guilty towards Ren Shimin and the Ren family.
So now that I heard that Ren Yaohua was pregnant, how could I not be happy for my daughter?
Nanny Zhou had served Madam Li for many years and naturally understood what she was thinking. Her eyes immediately turned red. "Don't worry, Madam. Both of our young ladies are blessed. The eldest will definitely have a son."
Ren Yaoqi was also very happy for Ren Yaohua. With a child, Ren Yaohua would be able to truly gain a foothold in the Lei family.
After being happy for a long time, Li became worried again: "Hua'er is young, and this is her first child. There is no elder in the Lei family to look after her. I am worried."
Nanny Zhou said, "I guess the eldest lady sent someone back to tell us this news because she wants her family to help. The New Year is coming soon, and the Lei family must be too busy to handle it."
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