My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

That's what my aunt said.

The sister-in-law Liu next to her was also smiling and talking. Although she was thinking about Ping'er's marriage, she also knew that the occasion was not right and she would not speak casually.

How do you want to spend this year?

After all, it's the first year since my grandmother passed away, so it's better to be more modest.

Yes, it's just that it doesn't matter if the house is plain and simple. Remember to give gifts and repay the kindness well outside. Don't let people outside gossip too much, you know?

Don't worry, aunt, I won't make trouble with my eldest aunt to guide me.

Afterwards, Du Jingyi looked around and saw that there was no one around, and then he spoke out what was on his mind for his sister-in-law Liu. After taking a look at Xing You, he said bluntly.

Aunt, I wonder if this daughter of the Xing family is engaged?

Mrs. Xing felt a little strange when she first heard this, but when she saw the positive look of her sister-in-law Liu next to her, she understood, and then she lowered her voice and said.

My sister-in-law is so ambitious that she wishes she could be sent to the palace to be a concubine. You'd better stop thinking about it. She won't agree.

Although the words were not spoken directly, Du Jingyi and sister-in-law Liu understood it.

But the sister-in-law Liu didn't give up yet, so she spoke.

But she's already eighteen and doesn't book a house. Even if she is sent to the palace now, she may not be able to make a way out!

When Mrs. Xing heard this, she felt that her sister-in-law Liu was a little short-sighted.

Looking around to see if there was no one around, he pulled her aside and started talking.

Don't say she is eighteen, she is twenty-eight. With such a background and family background, she can enter the royal family. I heard the master said that she will probably go to Sui'an City after the Chinese New Year. Although she is visiting relatives, But I guess it will be sent to the East Palace.

The quota for the principal concubine and concubine of the East Palace has long been filled. Even if Miss Xing goes, she can't be a concubine. But after looking at Mrs. Xing's expression, Du Jingyi suddenly felt that it was the Xing family who got it. What news? His Majesty's death is approaching?

And if the prince can successfully ascend to the throne, he will have a lot of status in the harem.

If you are lucky enough, or if the terms offered by the eldest family members of the Xing family are generous enough, you may not be able to get a concubine position.

In addition, if this young lady from the Xing family is an up-and-comer and gives birth to a prince or something, her future future will be even more difficult to predict, so how could she see a young boy like Shang Ping'er and the crumbling mountain? What about the Duke's Mansion?

Hearing this, Du Jingyi understood that Miss Xing had no chance, so he gave her sister-in-law some advice.

Sister-in-law, don't worry. There are many good families. If this doesn't work, let's look at other things. Since the Xing family has such an idea, even if we come to the door, I'm afraid we won't get any good results.

Sister-in-law Liu felt a lot of unwillingness, but she also knew what Du Jingyi said.

I can only be silent for the time being and think about whether there is any other way out. Fortunately, Ping'er is not too old, so it is okay to delay it for two or three years.

Speaking of which, Du Jingyi wanted to ask Mrs. Xing, how is Yan Sanlang's situation?

And Mrs. Xing was also like a mirror in her heart, so she spoke to Du Jingyi.

Don't worry, I'm also thinking about Lang'er's matter. My eldest aunt didn't know Yan Sanlang's situation at the beginning. After he was rejected last time, he worked hard to go back. Now only a few months have passed. I heard that he has been promoted to a minor official.

That's not bad.

Actually, third sister-in-law also asked me about Yan Sanlang twice in private. The eldest aunt refused harshly at the beginning mainly because of the situation of the Crown Princess's family, but I think there is no need to worry so much, as long as it is Sanlang. It’s good for the child and good for Lang’er, so it’s not a bad thing if everything comes true.”

Chengquan? Third sister also has this intention?

I haven't heard the straightforward meaning, but that boy Xing Zhao sends news about Yan Sanlang to Lang'er every now and then. If she doesn't care at all, how could she let Xing Zhao talk nonsense like this?

After listening to Mrs. Xing's words, Du Jingyi also reacted.

If this is the case, then there is some chance. Anyway, it will take time for Yan Sanlang to move up, and the third sister also has to serve the period of Ding You, which is just in time!

So he said to Mrs. Xing.

I see that Third Aunt has been worried about this matter for quite some time. Why don't I go and ask Third Sister? If she feels that this person is good in her heart, then she can make it clear to Third Aunt and wait with hope. , it’s always better.”

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing felt that it made sense and said.

Then pick a date and make an appointment with me when you want to talk. We can go together so we can hang out with each other.

Okay, aunt.

Sister-in-law Liu felt a little uncomfortable when she heard what the two said.

When she looked at the Miss Xing family again, she had an even more regretful expression. Perhaps she was unconsciously intoxicated, so Mrs. Xing was slightly aware of it.

Nowadays, she is more serious about protecting her daughter than her family's wealth. How could she be affected by a sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu?

So, I randomly found an excuse and took my daughter to a distant place to talk.

What a coincidence, I met Ping'er and Xing Zhao coming over.

The two of them are very high-spirited now, especially Ping'er, who has a completely reborn attitude. In addition, he is young and handsome, so he attracted the attention of some ladies who came to have dinner.

They all asked who this Ping'er was!

My nephew has met my aunt.

When Xing Zhao met Mrs.

Shang Zhiping has met Mrs. Xing.

Mrs. Xing avoided them for fear of not being able to talk to the two of them, so she naturally said hmm twice, took her daughter and left.

However, Xing You glanced at Ping'er by mistake and felt that this person was easy to get along with.

It's a pity that Ping'er's eyes were so clear at the moment that he couldn't see the difference between men and women. He only nodded slightly and left with Xing Zhao. When he left, he didn't take into account the eyes of some women following behind him.

And none of this can go past the eyes of sister-in-law Liu.

After seeing some curious expressions in some ladies' eyes when they saw Ping'er, the sourness in her heart finally calmed down.

So she regrouped and thought, since the Xing family couldn't reach the top, she would look at other places. Ping'er was still young anyway, so there was no rush.

Mother, cousin, cousin asked us to come over and tell you that it's time to start the party.

The arrival of Xing Zhao made Mrs. Xing grit her teeth fiercely, and she bit her ears and said to Du Jingyi.

Lang'er is nothing. Look at this kid. He's almost twenty-five and still hasn't made an order. I'm going to be so angry!