The Marquis' wife looked younger than she had a few days ago, her demeanor relaxed and relaxed. She no longer looked haggard and tense like before. She wore a crimson dress made of the most fashionable Tang brocade, embroidered with a pattern of butterflies playing with duruo flowers. She wore plain brocade shoes adorned with a few round South Sea pearls.
Looking at her jewelry, she only had a pearl-studded hairpin on her head, and her hair was done in a normal woman's style. Pearl jewelry adorned her ears and neck, and she exuded a feminine softness and gentleness.
A woman needs a good face of rouge and powder, along with silks, satins, and precious jewelry, to maintain her enduring beauty. Those who can maintain their beauty without makeup are few and far between.
After seeing the Marquis's wife, Xin Jie'er bowed respectfully, then took her arm and said coquettishly, "Mother, I want to discuss something with you."
Knowing immediately that Xin Jie'er was up to something bad, the Marquis's wife pretended to be stern and scolded her, "Have you finished your embroidery work today? Don't spend the whole day playing around. You need to learn from her every day and take care of the household."
Xin Jie'er twisted her body and smiled, "Mother, I've finished my embroidery a long time ago. Please tell me what work I need today." After saying this, she glanced at the Marquis's face and said coquettishly, "Mother, mother, you are so beautiful and kind, please agree to one thing for me."
Hugging Xin Jie'er, the Marquis asked gently, "What's the matter? Tell me first. Only after I hear it can I know whether I can agree to your request."
After a sweet smile, Xin Jieer said, "I heard that the Yuqing Temple outside the city is very effective. I want to go and take a look."
The Marquis' wife had also heard about the Yuqing Temple from the wives of officials, but she had been too busy in recent years and hadn't had time to visit. Xin Jie'er naturally wouldn't come to ask for such a small favor. The Marquis' wife narrowed her eyes and asked, "Just a visit to the Yuqing Temple?"
Sister Xin'er's eyes flickered as she said firmly, "Yes, we're going to Yuqing Temple."
After sizing up Sister Xin for a moment, the Marquis's wife nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, then in three days, Mother will go with you."
Xin Jie'er actually wanted to go and burn some incense, begging Shangqing to have the Duke's Mansion quickly find a suitable candidate. Since they didn't like the Xiangyang Marquis' Mansion, they should stop hanging around. But she couldn't say this to her mother, or she would definitely get a spanking.
Although my mother now has a lot of money, she rarely uses it for official purposes. When my father came to Dengzhou, he already had five concubines, and in just a few years, he now has nearly ten. However, all these women are unable to bear children. My father never stops taking her medicine, and sometimes he suddenly thinks of her, his only daughter, and becomes very affectionate with her.
My mother was also very annoyed by the attitude of the Duke of Qi's mansion. She just wanted to have a good talk with the Duke's wife when she arrived in Beijing. My mother often said that it doesn't matter who you marry, but women, you must never marry down. Men cannot accept favors from women. They will feel humiliated. If you lose your support in the future, hell will be waiting for you.
Although Xin Jie'er didn't quite understand what her mother said, she knew there must be a reason. Xin Jie'er hadn't considered marrying down; she was the only daughter in the Marquisate. If her father couldn't bear a son, and if she could find an opportunity to make a contribution, the court might reward her with the title of Princess. And if Xin Jie'er had to give birth to another child, that child would inherit the title of Marquis of Xiangyang.
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