Heyue and Sixth Sister also understood the importance of the matter. Yisanga only had Yiduli as his legitimate son, and they had high expectations for him, believing that he would definitely enter officialdom in the future.
Although I came to visit Itori, I felt bad about disturbing Itori's studies, so I couldn't stay long.
Because of this, Yan Yue was sullen and complained to He Yue on her way back: "I really don't know what's so great about taking the imperial examination. Is being an official really that good? It's amazing that he can stand it."
"Are you complaining that Iduli can't play with you anymore?" Heyue didn't hesitate to expose Yanyue's little thoughts.
Yan Yue blushed and glared at her: "What did you say? Do you think I'm the kind of person who only knows how to play around?"
"Isn't that right?" He Yue tilted her head, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Yan Yue glared at her angrily, pretending to pinch her cheek: "You brat! How dare you tease me?!"
He Yue quickly dodged away, grinning, "Sixth Sister is just bored. Ever since Yi Duli went home to study, Sixth Sister has become increasingly bored."
Sixth Sister is a playful person; she feels restless when no one plays with her.
Having grown up with Yiduli by her side, Heyue had witnessed her sixth sister's irritable and depressed state these past few days.
Yan Yue couldn't win the argument with He Yue, so she awkwardly shut up, realizing it was true.
"I didn't realize it when he was around, but now that he's not here, I really feel unaccustomed to it," Yan Yue murmured to herself, her little face downcast.
The two girls went to say goodbye to Wu Yunzhu, but Wu Yunzhu tried to persuade them to stay: "It's been a long time since I've seen you two little girls. It's a pleasure to have you here. Have a meal before you go."
Yan Yue was never polite to her uncle's family, so she happily agreed, and He Yue didn't refuse either.
Wuyunzhu sent someone to summon his daughter, Irgen Gioro Shuhua.
Shuhua is Wuyunzhu's daughter, about the same age as Heyue, and has the same gentle and tender temperament as Wuyunzhu.
"My cousin is here." Shuhua saw Heyue and Yanyue, happily stepped forward, took Heyue's arm, and greeted her.
Heyue's memories of Shuhua remained in the original owner's memories. Because they were of similar age and had similar personalities, the two were quite close, at least much closer than with her sixth sister. However, Heyue was new to the place and felt quite uncomfortable with Shuhua's closeness, but she did not push her away.
Because Yiduli was a man and needed to study quietly, Wuyunzhu instructed someone to send lunch to Yiduli's room.
“Your cousin is so engrossed in his studies that he forgets to eat and sleep, so it’s not convenient to call him over right now. I’m sorry to have neglected you, as it’s a rare treat for you to come here, but I can’t keep you company,” Wu Yunzhu explained with a smile to He Yue and the other two.
"It's alright, it's alright, studying is the most important thing." Yan Yue waved her hands repeatedly, then tugged at He Yue's arm and asked with a smile, "Don't you think so?"
He Yue glanced at Shu Hua and smiled, "Having Cousin Shu Hua is fine too."
Yan Yue looked at He Yue, then at Shu Hua, frowning, puzzled. Why was Seventh Sister acting so well-behaved again?
He Yue winked at Yan Yue, tugged at Yan Yue's sleeve under the table, but only smiled and remained silent.
Although Yan Yue didn't understand, she became a little more reserved when she saw He Yue sitting upright.
Wu Yunzhu looked over with a smile. When she saw Yan Yue suddenly become confused and reserved, her smile deepened: "Yan Yue is still so lively, but she's growing up and will be participating in the imperial concubine selection. She can't be like this anymore. We, as her family, dote on our daughter and like her, but it will be different once she enters the palace. If she gets bullied, her family will feel sorry for her."
Although the words were spoken gently and lovingly, they also carried a subtle, different meaning.
He Yue felt a chill run down her spine, thinking to herself, "This aunt looks gentle and kind, but her words are anything but kind."
Only Yan Yue was careless and didn't understand anything. She just thought that Wu Yunzhu was worried about her being wronged in the future, just like her mother. She smiled brightly and said, "Don't worry, Aunt, no one can bully me!"
With a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth, Heyue wondered when her sixth sister's brain would finally become sharp enough. How could she not understand something so obvious?
Wu Yunzhu smiled as she looked at Shuhua and scolded, "You silly girl, you didn't even come out to greet your cousins when they came. Your brother has to study and doesn't have time to come out, but you don't have time either? From now on, when your cousins come, you should keep them company and not disturb your brother's studies, understand?"
Shuhua glanced cautiously at Heyue and Yanyue, and obediently replied, "Mother, I will accompany my two cousins."
How could He Yue not understand this situation? She was afraid that she and her sixth sister would delay Yi Duli's studies.
This aunt seemed gentle and kind, but I never expected her to be so rude.
"Your cousin is going to take the imperial examination this year, and he's been very busy these days, studying in his room every day. You two girls must be lonely. Since Shuhua is free, you can come and keep her company and help her relax. Your aunt will be happy too." Wu Yunzhu's eyes flickered slightly, and although she was still smiling, her words were completely different.
Shuhua tugged at Wuyunzhu's sleeve with her small hand under the table. Although she was smiling, her smile was very forced, and her gaze toward Heyue and the other person was tinged with apology.
Yan Yue was completely bewildered. She felt that her aunt's words were confusing. Although she didn't understand them, she could tell that something was wrong, and she became a little quieter.
Heyue pretended not to understand, quietly finished her meal, and then left with her sixth sister.
Throughout the journey, Heyue's face remained tense, clearly displeased, but she didn't say anything.
Yan Yue frowned, deep in thought. Seeing that He Yue was unhappy, she carefully tugged at her little hand, her expression uneasy: "Seventh Sister, what did Auntie mean by those words?"
Heyue hesitated, wondering whether she should explain things to her sixth sister.
Although Mother and Father intended to marry Sixth Sister to Iduli, and I remember that Uncle Isana also loved his two nieces very much, it was still uncertain whether Uncle Isana would agree to marry Sixth Sister.
Now that the aunt has already shown dissatisfaction with the sixth sister, it's unclear whether the uncle, out of consideration for his sibling relationship with his mother, might be influenced by the aunt and disagree.
Although Sixth Sister was simple-minded, she wasn't stupid. Her aunt's words were so clear that Sixth Sister couldn't be completely oblivious. So, Yue and I reminded Sixth Sister, "Aunt is just worried that we often visit Yiduli and disturb his studies. After all, Aunt only has this one son, so it's understandable that she's a little anxious. As long as we don't disturb Yiduli before the autumn examination, once Yiduli passes the exam and becomes a Juren, Aunt shouldn't say anything."
Regardless of what the aunt and uncle mean, it's still early for the selection. If Sixth Sister really likes Yiduli, Heyue can ask Fourth Prince to help Sixth Sister. Fourth Prince should agree.
If her uncle and aunt really didn't want to accept Sixth Sister, Heyue wouldn't let Sixth Sister suffer. It's not like her sister is unwanted.
Whether her aunt's thoughts were known to her mother was unclear to Heyue. Perhaps she could talk to her mother about it to avoid her mother getting caught up in the situation and hurting the reputation of both families.
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Grand Secretary's Residence
After Wuyunzhu had the Heyue sisters sent away, Shuhua frowned unhappily and asked her mother in confusion, "Mother, why did you treat my cousins like that?"
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