latelenovela Chapter 324 Choosing a Good Wife
Chapter 324 Choosing a Good Wife
When Aunt Jin received the post, she didn't pay much attention to it, but now that her younger sister has analyzed it, she realizes something is wrong.
"Yes, these ladies... do they simply want to curry favor with our family?"
It would be more appropriate to build a good relationship with the Si family, organize a gathering together, or have one's own daughter invite them to join in.
Although the younger sister was curious, she didn't say anything and quickly dealt with the reply. She only said that both of her older sisters were unwell and unable to go out for the time being.
In Kyoto these past few days, there has indeed been a small banquet. The princess of the Crane Prince's Mansion invited a theatrical troupe to watch the performance.
Plays like this are mostly enjoyed by older ladies; young girls usually can't sit still.
Princess Crane looked radiant at that moment. She was always good-tempered and got along very well with the ladies she knew.
"Ah Yun is so lucky. She's only been married for a year and she's already pregnant. How old is she now?"
Princess Rou Shu obediently replied, "Reporting to Aunt Wan, it has been four months."
"The addition of a new member to the family is truly a joyous occasion," Madam Wan said with a smile as she presented her congratulatory gift.
The eldest princess had already received the news from her daughter Zhao Ning, and kindly invited Princess Rou Shu to come over: "It's so enviable. You and Ning Ning grew up together since you were little, and now you're going to be a mother. Ning Ning... sigh, it's really worrying."
Princess Consort He smiled and said, "Ningning's marriage is all arranged, and all that's left is the wedding. Once the wedding is over, it's only a matter of time before you can hold your grandson."
Just then, the mother came in with some people, said some words of congratulations, and then explained.
"The Crown Prince's wife has recently caught a cold and has a slight headache. She is afraid that her illness may have affected the Princess and prevented her from attending in person. She has ordered us to deliver the congratulatory gift. Please forgive her, Your Highness and the Princess."
This is a gift from the Feng family.
Princess He's expression softened slightly, but she still smiled and said, "You're too kind, Your Highness. It's just that my daughter, A-Yun, is returning to her parents' home, and I was thinking of inviting everyone over to celebrate. There's no need for gifts."
My mother showered me with compliments, her words laced with apology.
Where is the apology for the Crown Prince's wife's inability to come today? It is clearly the Feng family that feels indebted to the Crane Prince's Mansion.
Everyone knew the truth, but no one said it aloud.
Princess Roushu said, "Please ask Mama to thank Sister-in-law Feng for me, and tell her that she will come over to visit when she is better."
After everyone left, the eldest princess smiled and said, "Our A-Yun has the best temperament. She looks quite plump now, which shows that the Xie family has made a good marriage."
After hearing this, Princess Crane's complexion improved considerably.
The ladies were talking amongst themselves, and one of them mentioned the Si family.
"These past few days, there have been rumors that the Marquis of Anle's residence is deeply favored by the Emperor. I heard that last night, the Emperor summoned the Marquis of Anle to the palace to accompany him, and they talked by candlelight all night. It was only today that the eunuchs escorted the Marquis out of the palace."
"I've heard that too. The young master of the Si family was frightened this time, and the Emperor gave him a reward that was even greater than that given to Prince Ning."
"The Si family is truly incredibly powerful these days. By the way, are you familiar with the young ladies of the Si family?"
“I met the Si family’s daughters at the banquet hosted by the Princess before. They were exceptionally beautiful and had excellent personalities. The eldest daughter of the Si family was dignified and composed, while the youngest daughter of the Si family was a county princess personally appointed by the Empress Dowager. She was intelligent and quick-witted.”
The ladies exchanged glances, understanding each other's general meaning, and naturally wanted to exchange ideas as well.
“My third son has already secured a job at the Ministry of Revenue. He’s reliable, but I haven’t been able to find a good match for him.”
He is prudent in his actions, so he should be paired with a dignified eldest daughter.
Another lady quickly said, "Oh dear, my two unfilial sons are not married yet, but judging by their age, they are just the right age for the Si family's daughter. Speaking of which, I am not young anymore, and it is indeed time for me to find an older wife to share the burden."
The eldest son marrying the eldest daughter-in-law is also a very good match.
Another woman said, "My brother-in-law's third son is a bit of a playboy, but he's quite handsome. My sister-in-law isn't in good health and is obsessed with him, saying she wants to find him a wife soon so he can settle down."
The playful one is a perfect match for the clever and lively county princess.
“Your third son is too playful, unlike my nephew from my mother’s family, who comes from a good family and is good-looking. Besides, my brother and sister-in-law passed away early, and my eldest nephew and his wife are in charge of the household. They are just waiting for their younger brother to get married and separate. Once he gets married and lives separately, he will have his brother and sister-in-law to take care of him, and he won’t have his parents-in-law to keep him from being oppressed.”
The second son and the youngest daughter are a good match.
The group chatted amongst themselves, all talking about Si Muyan and her younger sister, as for her second sister…
Before they could discuss it, Madam Wan spoke first.
"In my opinion, that's not the case. Although Marquis Anle is favored by the Emperor, don't forget that those young ladies all grew up in the countryside and are not exactly presentable!"
That statement was not wrong in itself, but given the current power of the Marquis of Anle's mansion, no one dared to say it openly.
Everyone turned their heads away, afraid of getting the substance on themselves.
Madam Wan persisted, saying, "Moreover, Madam Si has lost her mind and doesn't recognize people, and has neglected the upbringing of her daughters. Those three girls are not well-mannered, especially the second young lady..."
However, a lady who was usually very outspoken interrupted Madam Wan.
"Madam Wan, isn't it rather unkind of you to say that? I've heard that the second young lady of the Si family is bold and meticulous, and she played a significant role in clearing your Wan family's name this time! Everyone at the Dali Temple praises her highly. How come Madam Wan shows no gratitude whatsoever, but instead kicks her while she's down and speaks ill of her?"
Madam Wan's face flushed red, and she managed to say, "That's not what I meant... I was just saying... she... she..."
Madam Shuangli said, "I met the three young ladies of the Si family last time. The second young lady is exceptionally beautiful, straightforward, and quite resolute."
Madam Wan's face turned pale and then red, but she couldn't say anything bad about Si Mutong anymore, otherwise she would be labeled as ungrateful.
She said, "What I mean is that the second young lady is not very suitable to be a daughter-in-law, after all, she has been married before. She is certainly beautiful and charming, but when it comes to choosing a wife, one should choose a virtuous one, and her appearance is a bit too dazzling."
At this moment, a countess interjected, "Speaking of which, my brother-in-law is already twenty-nine years old. His first wife passed away, and he has not remarried. It seems that this second young lady is a perfect match for him."
Madam Wan frowned: "Your brother-in-law is currently working in the Ministry of Personnel. He is quite capable and talented. Why don't you find him a suitable husband?"
In comparison, although the Si family had a high social standing, they only had a title without any official position, and only Si Xingzhi's branch remained of the direct line. What a prominent family fears most is the decline of its descendants.
"Besides, the second young lady of the Si family has a daughter. If we marry her, wouldn't we be raising her daughter for her?"