Chapter 517: Second Miss Yao

Zhulan did know, and she calculated the months of her granddaughter's life in her mind. She was not a perfect person, and she was partial, but she would never neglect anyone in terms of education. A child's growth requires the care of both parents.

Even if children in ancient times matured precociously, they would still feel a sense of loss. It was indeed time to give Zhao a lesson. However, the second child had never neglected Yu Shuang and brought back some gifts for her when he came back from going out.

Zhulan got up and went to the second room's courtyard. Mrs. Zhao was in the courtyard, making clothes. Zhulan looked at the material and asked, "Is it for Yushuang?"

Zhao felt guilty and put down her needlework. She was not stupid and guessed why her mother-in-law came. "Well, I haven't made clothes for Yushuang for a long time. I realized today that I have neglected her for a long time."

Zhulan raised her eyebrows. She was quite surprised that Zhao could find out and speak it out on his own. "They say that crying children are loved by others. I think sensible children are more loved. Don't you agree?"

Zhao thought about how Yushuang rarely cried, how she never let her worry about anything, and how she was always thinking about her. She felt distressed, "Yes."

Zhulan didn't intend to go into details, as long as she didn't ignore the child's roll call, "You've worked hard taking care of Nini these days."

Nini was able to be raised so well, thanks to Zhao's thoughtfulness.

But Zhao thought it was worth it, "Mom, Nini will grow up safely."

Zhulan looked at the discerning look in Zhao's eyes, smiled and nodded, "Yes."

Zhulan chatted with Zhao for a while and then went back. Zhao saw her mother-in-law off and went back to the tree to continue making clothes. She had to sew them now and embroider flowers on them, so she had to hurry.

In the blink of an eye, it was Miss Lin's birthday. Xuehan and Suxuan went together, while Zhulan went to the Wang family.

At the Wang family, Zhulan saw Tao coming out to greet her, "Why did you come out in person?"

"I just wanted to go out for a walk. I've been bored staying in the house these days."

When Tao said this, his tone was sweet.

Zhulan understood that this was Lord Wang not letting Mrs. Tao move, and said with a smile, "Lord Wang is also worried about you."

Tao said, "He is just too nervous and worrying for no reason."

Zhulan chuckled, "You can just say that, but who knows how happy you are in your heart!"

The two of them went into the house while talking. The weather was a bit cold now, so it was not suitable to stay outside for too long.

Zhulan sat next to Tao, "You asked me to come here for more than just a chat, right?"

Mrs. Tao was embarrassed. "I should have come to you, but you saw that I was not feeling well, so I had to ask you to come. You also know that I am a concubine's daughter."

Tao paused, but Zhulan understood without saying anything serious, "You want me to help you with matchmaking?"

Tao waved her hands, "I won't ask you to be a matchmaker for her. I'll tell you the truth. No matter how angry our master is with Wang Li, she is our own daughter after all. He doesn't expect to find a suitable match, so he wants to find a good young man."

Zhu Lan reacted immediately, and after a few thoughts, she knew what was going on. "Master Wang has taken a fancy to Shi Qing?"

Tao nodded generously, "Yes, it's him."

Zhulan felt that Lord Wang had a good eye, but it was a pity that Shi Qing's marriage was not simple. "Are you asking me to test the waters?"

Tao was a little embarrassed, "I can't help it."

She really didn't want to care about the concubine's daughter, but for the sake of the entire Wang family's reputation, she still had to step forward.

Zhulan heard the tone of Mrs. Tao's voice and realized that Lord Wang and Mrs. Tao both felt that it was a sure thing. Deep down, they still looked down on Shi Qing's background. Even Zhou Shuren's teachings could not change Shi Qing's origin. If it weren't for the problem with the concubine of the Wang family, she really would not have liked Shi Qing.

Lord Wang is considered a good father. His daughter has some problems, so she married a man with a questionable background. She can only rely on the Wang family for the rest of her life!

It's a pity that the Wang family considered everything very carefully, but they didn't know that Shi Qing was the emperor's man. Zhu Lan couldn't reveal it, so she could only say, "I'll go back and test it."

Tao was very happy. If Wang Li could be married off sooner, she would be more content. "Thank you."

At the Lin residence, Xue Han and her sister-in-law sat together, the two of them watching Miss Lin show off in silence.

Su Xuan covered her face with a fan and whispered in Xue Han's ear, "I really can't stand it."

Xue Han held up a fan and said, "We have only been here for less than half an hour. We have to wait a little longer before we can leave."

Suddenly, Miss Lin stood up and enthusiastically went out to welcome a girl in. Miss Lin introduced, "This is the second young lady of Yao Houfu."

Xue Han was a little dazed. She didn't know much about the young lady of Yao Hou's Mansion. She looked about fifteen years old and was barely pretty, but there was a special arrogance between her eyebrows. Miss Lin was very enthusiastic, and Miss Yao also had a faint expression.

Su Xuan introduced in a low voice, "She is the daughter of Lord Yao's second wife. It is said that Lord Yao's mother was one of the most beautiful women back then, and this second wife is extremely pretty. However, this young lady is very favored."

Xue Han retracted her gaze, "Are there many children in Yao Hou Mansion?"

Su Xuan had been to the Marquis' Mansion. "Not too often. Miss Yao, who was born out of wedlock, has already married. Miss Yao, who is still unmarried, is also born out of wedlock but is also very favored, no less than the legitimate daughter. The son, Prince Yao, is the eldest. The second son is born out of wedlock but is deeply loved by the Marquis. The third son is born out of wedlock but is only ten years old."

Xue Han thought, so among the six children, except for the ones who are married, Prince Yao is the least favored.

Miss Yao Er looked around and was unhappy. Today she was wearing pink too and was used to being alone at home. "Who are you?"

Xue Han looked at her and pointed at her, then stood up and said, "My daughter Zhou Xue Han, the second daughter of the Jinzhou prefect."

Before Miss Yao Er opened her mouth, Su Xuan said, "Miss Yao Er, long time no see."

Miss Yao Er then remembered that the county lady had married into the family of Prefect Zhou. This County Lady Anhe was not someone to be trifled with, and Prefect Zhou was not to be trifled with either. Even though she had only been here for two days, she had heard a lot. She swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue, still feeling annoyed in her heart, and greeted him with courtesy, "County Lady Anhe."

Su Xuan smiled and pulled Xue Han, "We'll sit down too, Miss Second, please take your place."

After Miss Yao sat down again, she couldn't help but tug at her skirt, looking at Miss Lin with the corner of her eyes. This dress was given to her by Miss Lin yesterday!

Su Xuan also looked at Miss Lin with a smile. It was no secret that Miss Yao didn't like to wear the same clothes as others because of her appearance. But why did Miss Yao come to Jinzhou?

In the afternoon, Zhulan came back and heard about the Lin family. Suxuan said, "Ms. Lin didn't expect that Miss Yao was arrogant but not stupid, so she didn't succeed in her plan."

This time, he failed to steal the chicken but ended up losing the rice. Miss Yao is a person who holds grudges.

Zhu Lan was very puzzled, "Why did the daughter of the Yao family come to Jinzhou City?"

(End of this chapter)