Chapter 515, Alienation
When Li Zixuan got married, Mrs. Li, as her aunt, had to go to the wedding in person.
On the 13th day of the first lunar month, Madam Li took several girls from the Yan family and Yang Xiujun and boarded a carriage to the provincial government. Yan Zhigao could not leave because he had to go to the government office, so Yan Wenxiu went instead.
In the carriage, Madam Li looked at her daughter, who was lying on the coffee table writing and drawing, and asked, "Didn't you take good care of Xiuyun before? Why didn't you ask her to get in our carriage just now?"
Daohua put down the gold fountain pen in her hand and was silent for a moment: "My daughter has discovered that my cousin Xiujun and I really can't get along. I'm afraid that any careless words I say will cause her to have wild thoughts. It's boring. It's better to stay away from her."
After rejecting Yang Xiujun's request yesterday, she didn't show any reaction, but during lunch and dinner, Yang Xiujun seemed to be avoiding her, which made her grandmother look at them several times. She also pulled her aside privately to ask if she had a conflict with Yang Xiujun.
This made her feel very uncomfortable!
Madam Li looked at her daughter and thought of Xiuyun's usual behavior. She sighed, "Your aunt had a hard time in the Yang family, and Xiuyun has become a little petty and superficial."
She had seen Xiujun look at her daughter with envy more than once, and sometimes her words were sour.
"After the Zhou family's wedding, she and your aunt will return to Beijing with your eldest brother. During this period, for the sake of the old lady, you have to keep your face."
Daohua: "Mom, I know. It's nothing serious. I just don't want to be with my cousin Xiuyun all the time. Otherwise, I have to worry about finding things to talk about, and I have to consider whether my words will touch her sensitive nerves. It's too tiring."
Madam Li naturally wouldn't make things difficult for her daughter. She didn't say anything more, but simply said, "When we get to your uncle's house, you have to help me keep an eye on Xiujun and Yihuan."
Daohua nodded and continued to write on the paper.
Mrs. Li stretched her head to look and asked: "What are you doing?"
Without even looking up, Rice Flower said, "Spring plowing is coming soon. I'm planning what to plant on my farms and fields."
Upon hearing this, Madam Li's brows were filled with pride and relief. Her daughter had already acquired these assets at such a young age, and the family had not provided any help at all. "She should plan it carefully. These will all be your dowry in the future."
Whether a woman lives well in her husband's family depends not only on the support of her parents, but also on the amount of her dowry.
This time, Daohua didn't change the subject. Instead, she took the initiative to ask, "Mother, although I have some shops and fields, compared to other noble ladies, I'm still far behind, right?"
Madam Li put away her smile and stroked her daughter's hair. "Daughters of noble families usually start saving for their dowries from birth, so when they get married, it's naturally quite spectacular."
"Our family is not well-off, having only been around for a few years. But don't worry, I've asked your two uncles to help us with things like jewelry, antiques, calligraphy, and valuable wood. I've also saved up some good stuff for you. When you get married, I'll definitely prepare a nice dowry for you."
Daohua: "Mom, you don't have to prepare anything for me. Just take care of my two brothers. I can save up my own dowry."
Madam Li tapped Daohua's forehead and said, "What nonsense are you talking about? Since you have two brothers, you should have something too. You can save things, that's your ability, it has nothing to do with your family."
Daohua was silent for a moment. "Mom, how are the preparations for Big Brother's betrothal gifts going? The Han family is an earl's family, so I'm afraid the gifts we give can't be too shabby, right?"
Madam Li didn't care much. "Second Master Han and First Master Han have lived in our house for quite some time. They know everything about our family. Besides, it was the Han family who first suggested this marriage. We didn't ask for it. We can only do what we can. We won't deliberately embarrass them, but we won't pretend to be rich either."
Seeing that Mrs. Li was very confident, Daohua stopped talking.
This is the difference between marrying a daughter-in-law and marrying a daughter.
When marrying a wife, it is like marrying a girl from another family into the family to serve others, so the man has to be more confident; when marrying a daughter, it is like marrying a girl from one's family into another family to serve others, so in order to make life easier for the daughter, the girl has to be more submissive.
As we were talking, we arrived at the pier.
Everyone left their carriages and boarded the boat, arriving at the provincial government pier around noon.
Because the Lantern Festival was approaching, the dock was particularly lively with many ships coming and going. After waiting for a long time, it was finally the turn of the boat that Daohua and the others were on to dock.
"There are a lot of people outside, so all of you girls should wear your veils properly." Madam Li instructed Daohua and Yan Yihan. Then, she looked at Yan Wenxiu and the others, "Protect your sisters and don't let them get bumped into."
Yan Wenkai said loudly: "Mom, don't worry, my third brother and I are here."
Mrs. Li glanced at her youngest son with a smile, then took Daohua, who was wearing a veil hat, off the boat.
There were many carriages on the shore, some coming to pick up people and some to send people off. However, the steward sent by the Li family to pick them up quickly came over and led them to where the Li family's carriages were parked.
More than half an hour later, they arrived at Li's mansion.
Because it was noon, everyone greeted each other and then went to the dining room to have lunch.
After dinner, sisters Li Zixuan and Li Zixin took Daohua, Yang Xiujun and others to their yard.
After seeing the cheerfully decorated new house by Li Zixuan, Yan Yihan and the others looked around curiously, looking here and there.
Daohua laughed and said, "Is it so beautiful?"
Yan Yi laughed and said, "We haven't had a wedding in our family yet, so I couldn't help but take a few more glances."
Daohua: "After my eldest brother goes to Beijing to propose marriage and discusses a wedding date with the Han family, we will also hold the wedding."
Yan Yile continued, "Yes, they will take turns. After the eldest brother's death, it will be the second brother's, and after the second brother's death, it will be the third brother's. In the future, there will be endless happy events in our family."
Li Zixin walked over, pulled Yan Yile and said with a smile: "Isn't it? Once the brothers are done, it will be your turn."
When Yan Yile saw Li Zixin teasing her, she immediately got angry and chased her to hit her.
The others watched and laughed.
Just then, a maid came over and bowed to Daohua and the others.
Li Zixuan asked, "What's the matter?"
The maid replied, "Miss, it was Madam who asked me to come and deliver the invitation to Miss Yan." As she spoke, she handed the invitation to Daohua.
"mine?"
Daohua took the invitation, opened it quickly, and then laughed: "Yuan Yao invited us to attend a party at her house tomorrow."
Li Zixin quickly asked, "Are we going too?"
Daohua nodded: "Yes, everyone together."
Li Zixin immediately became happy: "That's great! Apart from my uncle's house, I haven't been to any other official residence, especially a second-rank official residence."
Li Zixuan smiled and signaled the maid to go down.
Unexpectedly, the maid was still looking at the rice flowers.
Daohua raised an eyebrow: "Anything else?"
Maid: "The maid who delivered the invitation said she wanted to meet the young lady."
Daohua glanced at Li Zixuan and the others and said, "Okay, I'll go take a look."
Li Zixuan: "Shall we accompany you?"
Daohua shook her head. "No need. I'll be back soon. Go prepare some refreshments. I'll eat them when I get back."
Afterwards, Daohua followed the maid to see the messenger. When she saw the person's face clearly, her eyes widened: "Yuan Yao, why is it you?"
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