General's Mansion.
“That woman was even more ridiculous. Judging from her tone, she acted as if our village head would definitely agree to the marriage. The general’s seventh day memorial hasn’t even passed yet. It’s really too much.” Bao Lan was furious. “She calls herself a scholar, but she’s read so many books that they’ve all gone to waste.”
"What happened?" Xi Hongmei came over and, seeing that everyone's expressions were not good, asked Bao Lan in a low voice.
Bao Lan angrily told Xi Hongmei what had just happened. Xi Hongmei was also furious, but she was more worried.
With her relatively rich social experience, she knew that Yang Cui would definitely have a hard time in the future if she didn't have a strong backer.
Nobody's a fool; everyone can see and guess that Zhang Junlan and his mother are only after money. Their talk of long-standing admiration is just a lie.
"Madam, won't these people go out and ruin your reputation?" Xi Hongmei asked worriedly.
"He wouldn't dare!" Yuan Qiu was the first to speak out in anger. "Godmother, don't worry, I will protect you. I'll go and keep an eye on him."
"Just focus on your studies and grow up safely, healthily, and happily. I'll take care of everything else." Yang Cui knew that she was in danger without any backing. Today, Zhang Junlan came, but who knew if Li Junlan or Wang Junlan would come tomorrow?
To get rid of these annoying flies, Yang Cui decided to solve the problem once and for all.
After a quick makeover, Yang Cui went to the palace.
Now that she has the token given to her by the Empress, it is relatively convenient for her to enter the palace. However, once she enters the palace, she may not be able to see the Empress and will need to announce her arrival. Yang Cui can only wait in the Imperial Garden first.
"Lady De'an, my Consort Hui requests your presence." Suddenly, a beautiful palace maid appeared beside her. Following her gaze, Yang Cui saw Consort Hui leisurely drinking tea in the pavilion.
Yang Cui had met Consort Hui at a palace banquet before, but they had never interacted or even spoken. What did Consort Hui want with her?
However, it's impossible not to see her; she's the emperor's woman.
Having watched too much of Zhen Huan's dramas, Yang Cui couldn't help but become more vigilant.
"Greetings, Consort Hui." Yang Cui walked over and bowed to her.
"I am aware of General Cen's situation. The dead cannot be brought back to life. Please accept my condolences, my lady."
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."
"Do you have any plans for the future?"
Yang Cui's heart skipped a beat; she didn't believe that a complete stranger would genuinely care about her.
"I plan to go back to my hometown."
Consort Hui was taken aback, clearly not expecting Yang Cui to be preparing to return to her hometown, especially since Yuan Qiu was still studying in the Southern Study.
"You're going back to your hometown. Are you really comfortable leaving Young Master Yuan alone in the capital?"
"Our whole family is going back to Wan'an."
“Young Master Yuan is intelligent. How can studying in a small place compare to studying at the Southern Study? The teachers at the Southern Study are all great Confucian scholars. You should think about his future,” Consort Hui said earnestly. “Are you worried that he will be bullied in the capital?”
"Thank you for your concern, Consort Hui, but that's not the case."
Consort Hui seemed not to have heard Yang Cui's words, and continued, "With your competence and beauty, it's normal for others to covet you and look down on you."
Yang Cui: "??"
"Women still need someone to rely on, especially when your background isn't enough to support your beauty and wealth, don't you think?"
Is he trying to find a match for himself?
Before Yang Cui could answer, she continued, "My second brother is only sixteen years older than you and currently works in the Ministry of Works. He has not remarried since my second sister-in-law passed away the year before last. Older men know how to cherish women. What do you think, Lord De'an?"
"I never imagined my sister would be doing matchmaking and escorting work in the palace." The Empress arrived.
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