Wen Yu instructed Laba and Xiaoji, Laba to keep an eye on Yuan, and Xiaoji to inquire about the letter from Old Lady Wen.

Wen Qian and Yuan returned to the house.

"Are you tired today?" he asked Yuan softly, secretly observing her expression.

Yuan's expression was not as calm as usual, his eyes were bright: "It's okay to be tired. But I really didn't expect to be in such a situation."

Sitting down, the maid took off her jewelry and told her husband in detail what had happened today.

But she didn't say how she responded, quickly changed her thinking, and made good use of this opportunity.

Concealed his expectations for the Prince of Wu's Palace.

It also ignores the influence of Wen Yu, and focuses on describing his responses in front of the Queen and the maintenance of several important relationships around him.

"I feel like a lot of new avenues have been opened up. I can imagine that there will be a lot of posts in the next two days. I still need to discuss with my husband about whose house to go and who to invite!"

"You decide these things! You'll be fine!"

"You can't say that!" Yuan was quite proud: "There were many unexpected things. For example, we didn't prepare anything. It's New Year's Eve, and we wanted to invite guests, but it was too late to prepare."

"It's a long time, take your time!"

"How is it going there?" Yuan asked.

Wen Qian also talked about what he saw Qi Wu on the field. Somehow, he didn't mention the emperor's summons or his own good feelings.

When Yuan heard Qi Wu, she felt a little awkward, so she didn't realize what her husband was hiding. She was immersed in her own thoughts.

As soon as the two finished talking, Wen Qian was called over by Old Lady Wen.

Yuan called Wen Huan over.

Wen Jiao was pulled by Wu, who insisted that she tell her in detail what happened in the palace.

As a result, Wen Jiao said impatiently: "Mom, let's talk about it later." She didn't even bother to show off to Wen Wan and Wen Su, and ran straight to Wen Yu's room.

"You have been used enough by them!" Wen Jiao said angrily. She was not as cunning as Yuan and Wen Huan, but she also understood that Wen Huan was much more popular than herself.

She took the initiative to attract people's attention and talk to them, but she was no better than Wen Huan.

"I never knew they were so shameless! One pretends to be your mother, and the other plays the role of a loving sister. Ugh! Disgusting!"

At that time, she was really angry, but she didn't dare to make a scene.

Wen Yu listened with a serious look on her face, but her heart was even more serious.

She also didn't expect Qi Wu to make such a ostentatious appearance and cause such a big stir...

Yuan is a man who can give up everything for the sake of profit.

As for Wen Huan, her marriage had originally made her jealous, and the repeated stimulations in recent days had further aroused her reckless desire to win.

Originally, I was just waiting for them to make a mistake...

But after this, if they can get the benefits openly.

Then I will really be making wedding dresses for them.

"Don't be angry first, tell me in detail."

"Big sister!? I've been talking for a long time, but you didn't listen!"

"Listen! Third sister, of course I don't want them to take advantage of me for nothing, but what else can I do?"

"Didn't you say last time that Wen Huan wanted to marry into the Li family?"

"The Li family was already pretty good! Maybe they have higher standards now and have changed their minds!"

"Yes, that's right... After today, I'm sure I'll be even more dissatisfied!"

"Maybe?! But if you don't accept it, what can you do?!"

"Isn't this simple? Since we entered the capital, my aunt has been indifferent. Wen Huan is very scheming! Maybe she just wants to find a chance to mess up your marriage. But now, because of you, they even summoned the Queen to talk to them! What a great honor! So many people are watching! So, they have to use you! Otherwise, with Wen Huan's bad character, how could he call you big sister and small sister and say all good things about you?"

"Third sister, you are quite smart! You are not worse looking than Wen Huan. Why do you say that no one seems to pay attention to you? Oh, I forgot, she came here so early, she may know a lot of people!"

"What?! Who is his father? My father's official position is not even the sixth rank. If it weren't for my uncle, we wouldn't be able to go to the palace." Wen Jiao was really depressed.

"That's right. Third sister, we both have a hard life. Your second uncle has a low official position, and your second aunt has no imperial decree. As for me, it's the same as if I had nothing."

"But your marriage is so good! Big sister... before, I was young and ignorant, don't blame me."

It seems that she can lower her head under the eaves.

"Why would it be strange? Third sister is straightforward, I already knew that."

"Yes, I have a straightforward temper. Sigh..." Wen Jiao actually sighed, "My grandmother loved me the most before. My mother was the head of the family, and she always got the first share of everything, even my eldest brother. I always thought: I am better than you and Wen Huan!

Especially you... I didn't even take you seriously. Who would have thought that you were so capable. Even my mother suffered a great loss when she went against you!"

"Third sister, it wasn't me who made Second Aunt suffer. It was she who did things inappropriately and made Grandmother and Second Uncle angry."

"I know. You see, she has lost a lot of weight recently. Dad is always unhappy with her! "Your father is not a high-ranking official, and he has alienated her. When she arrived in the capital, the first wife easily suppressed her. So she has a hard time! I heard that the kitchen will be handed over to the second aunt. Take your time, maybe things will get better in the future."

Wen Jiao didn't respond, but thought to herself: "Big sister, I am just a bit sullen, talk rudely, and like to pick on people. That mother and daughter are not like me! They pretend on the surface, but they are really cruel in private! Big sister, don't be careless."

"Third sister, you have changed so much, haven't you?" Wen Yu felt funny.

"I'm serious. Although your marriage is settled, it may not be that easy to get married. You don't know, today, the Fifth Master Qi, the Queen and several concubines called us in to question us. There are a lot of people surrounding us. I heard that there are several princesses who are not engaged! If they want to snatch it from you and do bad things to you, you will have nowhere to hide!"

"Thank you for the reminder, Third Sister! I appreciate your kindness."

"...Big sister, what do you think I should do?"

"You really want to hear it?"

"yes!"

“Let it be!”

"What's the meaning?"

"What I mean is that you only take what the Wen family provides you. Don't compare yourself to me, and don't compare yourself to Wen Huan. Your grandmother loves you, and you can also benefit from my father's fame. Your second uncle has an official position, and your mother has a dowry. You will definitely get a stable marriage."

Wen Jiao disagreed: "What you said is all certain! There's nothing special about it!"

"So what do you want?"

"Of course I want to move up!" Wen Jiao said, her face flushed again, "Since my elder sister is marrying into the Qi family, I can't be too bad! Otherwise, we won't be able to move around in the future, right!?"

Wen Yu smiled and thought: She hasn't changed!

"Is that so? Then let me help you think about it."

…

In the old lady's room, Wen Qian told his mother everything that happened today, from beginning to end.

He also talked about...his premonition.

Old Madam Wen was delighted and clasped her hands together. "I originally came to the palace to broaden my horizons. I never expected that such a good thing would happen. Great, great!"

Wen Qian thought silently for a while before he said softly, "Mother, I didn't tell Xijun about the emperor's summons..."

"What?! How can she not be happy after hearing this good news?"

"Not really. It's just too much trouble."

"Humph! This concerns your future and the future of the Wen family. You still care about her feelings? Didn't she take advantage of Wen Yu today? In front of me!? Although she carried me to the front, she didn't step back. Why are you pretending to be so high and mighty?!"

"Mother, I don't want to deal with this kind of thing all the time. Just know it!"

The old lady listened to it and felt satisfied. "Well, you are right to think so! Women, sometimes jealousy is bigger than the sky! The Wen family, the husband's future, are not as important as her vanity! In this regard, the wife can't compare to your mother!"

Wen Qian smiled and nodded.

Mother-child harmony.

"What's even more ridiculous is that she clearly took advantage of the situation, but she still refuses to acknowledge it! She refuses to acknowledge the kindness of others!"

"Mom, please stop talking about this."

Old Madam Wen didn't want to upset her son, so she quickly said, "I know your ability. Our family can't give you much support in the officialdom. You left a good impression on the emperor today. Not to mention that the emperor will think of you in the future. Your colleagues will also think of you when they see good things."

Wen Qian nodded.

Yuan and Wen Huan expressed satisfaction with today's improvisation and the results achieved. They also analyzed the Princess of Wu, and finally, the two felt very hopeful.

The biggest goal is still the same: to enter the Prince of Wu’s Palace!

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