Since the first snow, Huajing has been getting colder day by day.
The silvery white can’t hide the prosperity of the capital.
An inconspicuous carriage drove from outside the city gate into the bustling streets of Huajing.
The carriage curtain was lifted, and a young maid dressed in coarse linen clothes exclaimed: "Miss, Huajing is so lively!"
The other woman in the car had slightly dark skin, but bright eyes and white teeth, and had a rare charm that was rarely seen in Huajing.
Although she was wearing a newly tailored winter coat, her jewelry was a set of scattered and barely put together pieces, making her outfit look a little crude.
"My aunt said that whatever wealth and prosperity I want, and a bright future, can be found here."
She reached out and borrowed a few flakes of falling snow, the corners of her lips curling up slightly: "As long as I can hold on to the eldest son of the Shangshu Mansion, why should I worry about not having a good life in the future?"
Hearing this, the maid grumbled somewhat dissatisfiedly, "But after all, they're asking you to become a concubine. How can this be considered a proper marriage?"
The woman lowered the carriage curtain and chuckled, "But I'd rather be a concubine of a wealthy family than a wife of a poor family. Look, although my aunt is a concubine, that useless mistress has been suppressed by my aunt for so many years. Isn't she richer and more respectable than those wives of officials in Cenzhou? If I stay in Cenzhou and get married, I won't be much better than them."
The maid was still worried: "Even though that's what she said, in the end, isn't it still just a matter of divorce?"
The woman was a little disdainful. She raised her chin and said, "I'm going to take this gamble. The eldest son of the Xue family hasn't married yet. If I can marry before the legal wife and give birth to a firstborn son, then I'll have hope. With my cousin's help, I'll definitely be able to gain a firm foothold."
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"Rong Ziying?" Xue Zhiyi slowly placed a piece on the chessboard. "That cousin of the Rong family, is she arriving today?"
Su Yue said, "Isn't it? She said she wanted the master to help her find a marriage in Huajing, but... after all, she is from Rong Yi Niang's family, and I always feel that..."
"Let's wait and see." Xue Zhiyi said.
In the previous life, Rong Xiutong was not divorced, so Rong Ziying was not brought to Huajing. Therefore, Xue Zhiyi knew nothing about this person.
The only thing that is certain is that Xue Tingliu wants to use his cousin to control the Xue family's backyard. As for the target... it must be her elder brother Xue Tingsheng.
Fu Rongxin has been feeling a bit bored these days while recuperating from her injuries, and it seems like there will be something exciting to watch again.
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Seeing that the Spring Examination would be held in March next year, and now it was already November, Xue Tingsheng studied even harder, spending all day either in the study or in his own Yanyun Studio.
Rong Ziying has been in the Xue family for a few days. Fu Ling is on guard against her and has placed her in Zhefangyuan, far away from Yanyunzhai.
She was quite outgoing and as soon as she settled down, she took the initiative to come to Jiangxuexuan to look for Xue Zhiyi.
When she arrived, Xue Zhiyi was huddled by the stove, wrapped in fox fur and looking at the account book.
Seeing Rong Ziying coming, he asked Qiuyun to put away all the account books.
Since she was already here, she couldn't just turn her away, so she just said something polite: "Cousin Rong, are you used to living here?"
Rong Ziying didn't hide her feelings. She said, "If I'm not used to it, it's probably because the food and clothing at the Shangshu Mansion are much better than those at home in Cenzhou. I feel ashamed of it and can't sleep well at night."
In just a few days, she discovered that the Xue Mansion was indeed a wealthy place.
In the past, when they were in Shili County, Cenzhou, the Rong family, as the county magistrate, was already very well off. They had more than ten servants at home and several shops facing the street.
But it was only when I arrived in Huajing that I realized what a truly wealthy family looked like.
Not to mention Xue Zhiyi in front of her, who was as delicate as a well-cultivated flower from her fingers to her hair, almost making her look like weeds by the roadside; even the servants in the Xue Mansion were all fair and tender, and dressed like young ladies.
If I could marry into the Shangshu Mansion, I would be extremely rich.
Xue Zhiyi smiled politely and asked Su Yue to serve her tea: "Cousin Rong is a straightforward person."
Hearing this, Rong Ziying just smiled and said, "Everyone else thinks I don't think before I speak, but that's just how I am. I speak directly and say what I think. I can't learn to speak in a roundabout way. If I said anything unpleasant, please forgive me, cousin."
Looking at her, Xue Zhiyi smiled knowingly: If a person says that he is straightforward, this person is either really stupid or pretending to be stupid, but she doesn't think Xue Tingliu would look for a real fool to do things.
But since she had worked so hard to act, she didn't need to expose it. Otherwise, it would be bad if it dampened her interest in causing trouble for Fu Ling.
"Really? It's really tiring to talk to someone who has so many thoughts. I like my cousin's personality the most."
Su Yue looked at her secretly: The lady's expression is too exaggerated.
Rong Ziying felt a little relieved for a moment: It seems that Xue Tingsheng's sister is easy to get along with. If she can make friends with Xue Zhiyi, maybe she can win Xue Tingsheng's favor.
Seeing that the snow had stopped outside, Rong Ziying said, "It's getting boring sitting in the house all the time. Why don't you, cousin Zhiyi, accompany me for a walk?"
It's just a show. She doesn't really want to be friends with Rong Ziying. Besides, she still hasn't finished reading the account book.
Xue Zhiyi then evaded the question, saying, "No, I had my period today and am feeling a bit sore. I won't spoil your fun."
Rong Ziying felt a little disappointed and left.
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After leaving Jiangxuexuan, the maid followed behind and asked, "Miss, let's go back to the house. It's really cold in Huajing."
Hua Jing is much colder than Cen Zhou. After being out for a while, she can no longer bear it.
"Let's not go back yet." Rong Ziying was in a good mood: "Chun Tao, don't forget what we are here for."
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