Chapter 62: Next time you see me, wear scarlet clothes, okay?
The old concubine glared at him, "Why rush? It will definitely happen!"
Wen Yueyin came over at some point, clutching her handkerchief and speaking softly, "Sister, the most important thing for us girls is our moral character and reputation. We should be reserved and respect our husbands as our highest priority. As a woman, you should stay quietly in your boudoir and wait for a man to choose you. How can you take the initiative to choose a man? How is this any different from rebelling against the Heavenly Gang? That's too reckless!"
"Tian Gang?" The old concubine was very unhappy. "What is Tian Gang? Are men the only ones in the world worthy of the right to choose? Can't women have it?! In my opinion, the ability to reproduce is in the hands of women, so women should choose their own husbands!"
Wen Yueyin retorted, "Grandmother, what you said is inappropriate. The saying 'obey your father at home, obey your husband after marriage, and obey your son after your husband's death' shows that we women are born to serve men. Grandmother, far away in the southwest, is isolated from all sources and therefore doesn't know that when selecting concubines for the royal family in the capital, they deliberately choose women who are gentle, weak, virtuous, and generous. Even the royal family does this, which shows that among all the qualities a woman possesses, only gentleness and obedience are the most superior."
She thought she was knowledgeable and experienced, and these words would definitely make the old concubine feel ashamed.
Unexpectedly, the old concubine suddenly shouted: "Asshole!"
Wen Yueyin was startled.
The old concubine was indignant. "I've lived for sixty years, and this is the first time I've heard such talk! Forty years ago, bandits came down the mountain to plunder the city, and the men were all at the border fighting the neighboring country. It was us women who united and drove the bandits away! Many girls died in that battle, some gentle, some unruly, and some eccentric. But I think they were all good! And you, a young girl, are talking about women in front of me, using those clichés about the middle and lower classes. I think you are the worst of the worst!"
The old concubine came from a military family and had fought on the battlefield when she was young.
The dragon-headed cane hit the ground, and Wen Yueyin was so scared that she immediately fell to her knees.
She stammered, "Grandma, I...I didn't mean that! I just...just..."
She just wanted to perform well to highlight Wen Xingluo's unbearable condition.
Besides, she was not wrong. The imperial family clearly chose concubines based on family background, appearance, and talent...
The old man had never been to the capital, and he was ignorant and rude, but he started scolding her!
Wen Xingluo presented the old woman with a cup of warm tea, glanced at Wen Yueyin, and said softly, "Sister, you should leave. It's a big holiday, why stay here and make the old man angry?"
Wen Yueyin glared at her unwillingly, sobbed, covered her face and ran out.
Wen Xingluo looked at Wen Rufeng.
The man who claimed to love his sister seemed not to notice Wen Yueyin's embarrassment and just kept talking to Xie Jing.
She lowered her eyes and sneered.
Under Nanny Chen's arrangement, several young men came in one after another.
They were all sons of officials in Shu County, and each of them was handsome and well-mannered.
But Wen Xingluo didn't feel anything special.
The old concubine turned to the last page of the album and said, "Let me see, there is another one called Chen Yu. His family is a royal merchant and he has been taking the imperial examination in recent years."
Wen Xingluo looked at the screen.
The young man who was brought in by Nanny Chen was wearing a red robe and a jade belt around his waist, which made her feel misled for a moment.
It was not until the young man paid his respects to the old concubine that she came to her senses.
The old concubine studied the album carefully: "I heard that something happened to the Shen family recently. He came here today to look for a marriage, but I'm afraid his purpose is not pure."
Xie Guanlan took a sip of tea.
Everyone knows that Wen Xingluo is now the apple of the eye of the Concubine Dowager.
These men all came for the power of the palace.
He said, "I don't know where grandma found these people from. Each one is worse than the last."
The old concubine glared at him: "Isn't this just the beginning? The best is yet to come!"
Suddenly, Shen Yu's voice rang out from behind the screen: "I heard that the Concubine Dowager dotes on Miss Wen very much. I suspect you'd be reluctant to see her marry out, so I'm willing to marry into the palace. This is where I surpass others!"
The old concubine said meaningfully: "This person is quite interesting."
She ordered someone to remove the screen and invited Shen Yu to take a seat.
Wen Xingluo looked at Chen Yu.
Shen Yu is handsome and the best looking among these young men, but his facial features are soft and not as aggressive as Xie Guanlan's, and his shoulders are not as broad and strong as Xie Guanlan's.
At first glance, he looks a bit like Xie Guanlan because of the scarlet clothes.
She likes to see handsome men in red clothes.
There is no other thought, it is purely pleasing to the eyes.
Chen Yu seemed a little shy, and said with drooping eyelashes: "I wonder if my appearance can satisfy Miss Wen?"
Wen Xingluo said frankly: "Mr. Shen is very graceful."
Xie Guanlan paused slightly as he put down the teacup.
He lifted his eyelids and glanced at Chen Yu, scoffing lightly.
This is what you call beautiful and graceful?
Has Wen Xingluo never seen anything good?
Just at this moment, gongs and drums sounded outside and the dragon boat race began.
Xie Shian and his cronies also attended. The old concubine, Xie Jing and others sat on the observation deck attached to the private room. The view from here was wide, and they could even see Xie Shian waving at them.
Chen Yu smiled quietly and asked, "Miss Wen, do you really think I'm good-looking?"
Wen Xingluo glanced at Xie Guanlan who was not far away.
Fushan had just come in from outside and was whispering to him.
Although it was the Dragon Boat Festival, he was still busy with government affairs.
The girl's gaze outlined Xie Guanlan's broad shoulders and narrow waist inch by inch.
The scarlet satin brocade robe was tailored to his figure perfectly. He was born with a beautiful face and deserved to wear the most gorgeous clothes in the world.
But such bright and brilliant colors were neutralized by him into a noble and distant tone.
Difficult to approach.
She replied, "Mr. Shen looks great in red clothes."
Shen Yu was a little surprised by this answer.
Wen Xingluo raised a sweet smile towards him: "Mr. Shen, next time you see me, can you also wear red clothes?"
Xie Guanlan had just finished dealing with the issue of borrowing grain from Hanzhong County.
Glancing to the side, he saw the girl smiling brightly and openly at Chen Yu.
The girl still had the golden butterfly he had given her pinned in her bun.
The delicate and light butterfly wings swayed in the wind, as if they would fly away in the next moment.
How could a butterfly that had flown into the palace's cage on its own initiative fly away without permission?
Xie Guanlan stroked the teacup and glanced at Fushan seriously.
Fushan understood and took the teacup from his hand: "The waiter at the restaurant doesn't know your taste. I will make you a new cup of tea."
As he passed by Chen Yu, Fushan seemed to have sprained his ankle, and the half cup of tea in his hand spilled all over Chen Yu.
The red clothes were dyed dark by the tea, and the tea leaves were all stained on Chen Yu's lapels, making him look very embarrassed.
Fushan quickly apologized and said, “Shall I take Master Shen to change his clothes?”
Chen Yu looked worried, but because he was close to Xie Guanlan, he didn't dare to get angry, so he had to follow Fushan out to change clothes.
The eyesore left.
Xie Guanlan's thin lips curved up in pleasure.
He really doesn't like having outsiders in his home.
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