Chapter 397 Great Future

"That's what my aunt said."

The eldest sister-in-law Liu beside her was also talking and smiling. Although she was worried about Ping'er's marriage, she knew that the occasion was not right and would not speak casually.

"How do you want to spend this New Year?"

"After all, it's the first year since my grandmother passed away, so it's better to keep it simple."

"Yes, but there's nothing wrong with the plain living at home. Remember to give gifts and repay favors when you are outside, and don't let outsiders gossip about you, okay?"

"Don't worry, Auntie. I won't make any trouble with my great aunt's guidance."

Afterwards, Du Jingyi looked around and saw that there was no one around. He then expressed what his elder sister-in-law Liu was thinking. After taking a look at Xing You, he spoke bluntly.

"Aunt, I wonder if the daughter of the Xing family has been engaged?"

When Mrs. Xing first heard this, she found it a little strange, but when she saw the positive attitude of her sister-in-law Liu next to her, she understood and then spoke in a low voice.

"My eldest sister-in-law is so ambitious that she wants to send her daughter to the palace to be a concubine. You'd better forget it. She won't agree."

Although the words were not said directly, Du Jingyi and sister-in-law Liu understood.

But sister-in-law Liu was not giving up and started talking.

"But she's already eighteen and still hasn't been engaged. Even if she's sent to the palace now, she may not be able to earn a living!"

When Mrs. Xing heard this, she felt that her sister-in-law Liu was a little short-sighted.

He looked around and saw that there was no one around, so he pulled her aside and started talking.

"Don't even mention that she's eighteen, even if she's twenty-eight, with such a family background, she can enter the royal family. I heard from the master that she will probably go to Sui'an City after the New Year. Although it's to visit relatives, I guess she will be sent to the Eastern Palace."

The places for the principal and concubines in the Eastern Palace had been filled long ago. Even if Miss Xing went there, she couldn't be a concubine. But after taking a look at Mrs. Xing's expression, Du Jingyi suddenly thought, could it be that the Xing family had received some news that His Majesty's time was up?

If the prince can ascend to the throne smoothly, he will have many positions in the harem.

If she was lucky enough, or if the conditions offered by the Xing family's eldest branch were generous enough, she would certainly be able to get the position of a concubine.

Furthermore, if the young lady of the Xing family is a promising woman and gives birth to a prince or something, her future will be even more uncertain. So how could she possibly see Shang Ping'er, a young boy, and the crumbling Duke's Mansion?

After hearing this, Du Jingyi realized that there was no hope for this Miss Xing, so he advised his sister-in-law.

"Don't worry, sister-in-law. There are many good families. If this one doesn't work, let's look at other ones. Since the eldest branch of the Xing family has such an idea, even if we go to their house, I'm afraid we won't get any good results."

Sister-in-law Liu was very unwilling, but she also knew what Du Jingyi was saying.

I can only keep silent for the time being and think about whether there is any other way out. Fortunately, Ping'er is not too old, so it doesn't matter if I delay it for two or three years.

At this point, Du Jingyi wanted to ask Mrs. Xing, what was the situation of Yan Sanlang? Mrs. Xing was also clear in her heart, and she spoke to Du Jingyi.

"Don't worry, I'm also concerned about Lang'er. At first, my aunt didn't know about Yan Sanlang's situation. After being rejected last time, he went back and worked hard. Now, only a few months have passed, and I heard that he has been promoted to a small official."

"That's good."

"In fact, my third sister-in-law has asked me twice about Yan Sanlang in private. At first, my eldest aunt refused harshly, mainly because of the situation of the Crown Princess's family. But I think there is no need to worry so much. As long as Sanlang is a good child and good for Lang'er, it is not a bad thing to make it happen."

"I'll make it happen? Third sister also wants this?"

"I haven't heard him speak so directly, but Xing Zhao sends news about Yan Sanlang to Lang'er every now and then. If she doesn't care at all, how could she allow Xing Zhao to talk nonsense like that?"

After hearing what Mrs. Xing said, Du Jingyi also reacted.

If this is true, then there is some chance. Anyway, it will take time for Sanlang Yan to move up, and Sanmei also has to observe the period of mourning. It's just right!

So he said to Mrs. Xing.

"I see that Third Aunt has been worried about this matter for quite some time. How about I go and ask Third Sister? If she also thinks that this man is suitable, then it is better to tell Third Aunt clearly. It is better to wait with hope."

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing thought it made sense and said.

"Then pick a date and ask me to come along when you want to talk. We can go together and we can work things out for each other."

"Yes, aunt."

Sister-in-law Liu felt uncomfortable listening to what the two said.

When she looked at the young lady from the Xing family again, there was even more regret on her face. Perhaps she was a little intoxicated unconsciously, so Mrs. Xing also noticed it slightly.

She now protects her daughter more seriously than the family wealth, so how could she be influenced by her sister-in-law Liu?

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

So, he made up an excuse and took his daughter to a faraway place to talk.

As luck would have it, Ping'er and Xing Zhao just happened to come over.

The two of them are now in high spirits, especially Ping'er, who looks as if she has been reborn. Adding to her youth and good looks, she is favored by some of the ladies who came to the banquet.

Everyone was asking who Ping'er was!

"Nephew meets aunt."

When Xing Zhao met Madam Xing, he had to say hello, and Ping'er also bowed according to the rules and said.

"Shang Zhiping meets Madam Xing."

Mrs. Xing was trying to avoid them as much as possible, so she had no intention of talking to them. She just said "hmm" twice and left with her daughter.

However, Xing You glanced at Ping'er and felt that this person was easy to get along with.

It's a pity that Ping'er's eyes were so clear at the moment that she couldn't see any difference between men and women. She just nodded slightly and left with Xing Zhao. When she left, she didn't care at all that there were some women's eyes following her.

All of this was seen by sister-in-law Liu.

When she saw some ladies showing curiosity in their eyes when they saw Ping'er, the sourness in her heart finally eased.

So she regrouped and thought, since the Xing family was out of her reach, she would look for other options. Ping'er was still young anyway, so there was no need to rush.

"Mother, cousin's wife, and cousin asked us to come over to tell you that we can start eating."

Xing Zhao's arrival made Mrs. Xing grit her teeth and whispered to Du Jingyi.

"Lang'er is nothing. Look at this kid. He's almost 25 and still hasn't made a date. I'm really pissed off!"

(End of this chapter)