Red makeup against the world

Chapter 406

"So, such a woman, among other things, must have something extraordinary in order to win Mr. Ning's favor." Wu Jiao concluded.

Hearing what she said, Lu Shi also felt that something was wrong.She didn't want Wu Zhengxiang to marry the daughter-in-law who came in, she was a shrewd and powerful person.

"However," Wu Jiao said with some hesitation, "I feel like there is something that I missed." Thinking of the panic in Xu Wan's eyes when she asked Xu Wan the truth, Wu Jiao felt a little hesitant again.

"How do you say that?" Lu Shi didn't quite understand.

"I'm not too clear, maybe it's an intuition." Wu Jiao said.

Lu Shi pondered slightly, on this point, her and Wu Jiao's interests are the same.If Wu Zhengxiang gets well, it won't be good for them.

After thinking for a while, she said: "Since my sister has doubts in her heart, why don't we take a closer look. Anyway, I have nothing to do this afternoon, so why not spend more time. The second brother will always marry a wife, and we can't stop it." Live. Now that there is someone to choose, it’s good to see more.”

Wu Jiao nodded. When she first heard Wu Sheng mention it, she also thought Xu Wan was really a good candidate.Nothing to do, they agreed to this method.

……

Xu Wanzhen followed Shi Jingyu through a small path and came to a wing room surrounded by green trees.

Shi Jingyu said: "Lvxue, find a box and come out." Luxue is her personal servant girl, who is deeply trusted by her because of her calm temperament and proper handling of affairs.

Luxue took out a black lacquer and gold box from the cabinet, and Shi Jingyu smiled and said, "Put them all in. I think your maid's hands are shaking."

Xu Wanzhen nodded in thanks, and said, "Thanks to my elder sister for being considerate."

Caisi felt relieved, and quickly put all kinds of precious jewelry, which could hardly be held in her hands, into the box carefully.

This wing room should be Shi Jingyu's residence in the other courtyard. The decoration is fresh and elegant, which complements the surrounding environment.The beauty by the window shrugged a few white lotus buds in the vase, kept in clear water, exuding a subtle fragrance.

After putting away the jewelry, Shi Jingyu smiled and said, "Third sister, do you want to rest here, or should we go to the kitchen?"

Xu Wanzhen said: "Mother arranged an errand, how dare Zhen'er be lazy?"

"Okay, let's go to the kitchen."

Going to the kitchen was just an excuse, but since it was based on this reason, it is natural that this reason should be fulfilled.All the ladies are impeccable in doing things and avoid talking.

When we arrived at the kitchen, we naturally didn't need the two ladies to go in.

Luxue and Caisi entered the kitchen, inspected it and came out to report: "Miss, there is still a quarter of an hour before the dishes can be served."

Shi Jingyu nodded, looked at the sky, the time was just right.

Several people turned back to the lobby and reported to Mrs. Zhuang.

In fact, where they need to report in person, it is just an attitude.There have long been women who put tables, bowls and chopsticks in the spacious water pavilion next to the lotus pond.

After looking at the time, Mrs. Zhuang led the crowd towards the water pavilion.

This summer banquet is the same as the peony flower banquet at the princess' mansion that day. It is a high-end banquet that follows the ancient etiquette and implements a meal sharing system.

When everyone enters the water pavilion, they need to take off their embroidered shoes and enter in silk socks.One person, one case, kneeling and sitting at the table, no talking during the meal, only a slight chewing sound.

At this time, it is the time to test the manners and etiquette of the female relatives the most.The entire banquet will last for more than half an hour, and kneeling is already an uncomfortable posture.Anyone who makes a louder noise during meals will be labeled as vulgar and rude; those girls who can't kneel will be severely cleaned up after returning home.

However, today's summer feast went very smoothly.

After all, all the women who came here were top-notch and noble women, and they received first-class etiquette education since childhood.No matter how much noble ladies dote on their daughters, they will harden their hearts and teach them harshly.

After all, with their identities, they are attending top-level social occasions, so what is this kind of scene worth?In the palace, every move must be within the rules.If you are a little careless, if you anger the nobleman, no one can afford it.

If you don't teach well on this, your daughter will suffer a lot.

As the dishes came up one after another, all the girls lowered their eyebrows and lowered their eyes, following the teachings of the foster mother.Looking at the nose with the eyes and the heart with the nose, with an elegant demeanor, he ate the food in front of him with small mouthfuls.

The summer banquet held by Duke Anguo's mansion was already well-known in the capital.It's not just this year, it's like this every year, it's just that this year, there is an extra link of introducing Xu Wanzhen.

The scenery of this other courtyard is rare, not to mention the gathering among the top nobles.To be invited means that he has joined the top social circle in the capital.An Guogong's government also used this to consolidate its position and power, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone.

The participants are not the same every year.For example, Jinnanhou's Mansion was just a low-level dignitary in the past, but after Emperor Qinglong ascended the throne, it declined even more.Everyone in Beijing almost forgot about this Marquis Mansion.

But after the old Marquis of Jinnan passed the title to the current Marquis of Jinnan, Lord Lei went to sea several times and brought back countless treasures.Now he has taken over the ocean business and entered the rich industry.Jinnan Hou's Mansion also re-entered everyone's sight. After disappearing for several years, it reappeared at the summer banquet in An Guogong's Mansion.

In the waterside pavilion, needles could be heard, and all the girls showed the most elegant and strict standards of manners to treat this banquet.

Xu Wanzhen's current identity is the third lady of the Duke's Mansion of Anguo, and her cases are no longer in a corner that is not taken seriously, but next to Shi Jingfu, among the female family members of the Duke's Mansion.

Several cases are placed in the water pavilion, arranged in a rectangular shape along the surroundings.

Xu Wanzhen sat kneeling on the brocade cushion, following Madam Zheng's instruction, keeping her back straight, holding the bowl in her left hand, and holding the chopsticks in her right.The demeanor is calm and pleasing to the eye.Although Wu Jiao was present, on such an occasion, she didn't want to gain Wu Jiao's approval by making a fool of herself.

She was the one who wanted to marry Wu Zhengxiang, and she didn't want to discredit him.When people mention her, they will say: "Oh, she! It's the girl who made a fool of herself at the summer banquet. It's so embarrassing!"

Xu Wanzhen ate her food in small bites, but she was thinking in her mind, what method should be used in the afternoon to make Wu Jiao think that Wu Zhengxiang's marrying her back would be harmful but not beneficial?
The seat of the Duke of Zhongguo is opposite her.Wu Jiao ate slowly, and occasionally glanced at Xu Wanzhen who was opposite, but the more she looked, the more frightened she became.

Where is this the daughter of a ruined merchant?This demeanor is no less than his own.

Because the two had discussed it before, Lu Shi also paid attention to her.Looking at the calm and elegant Xu Wanzhen, Lu Shi couldn't help but doubted her previous thoughts.

This family background is important, but more important is the person.Wu Zhengxiang was already a formidable person, if he had such a virtuous wife to help him, would it be okay?If the woman in front of her is not pure and gentle, she is very well hidden.

In her subconscious mind, there was still some disbelief.In such a merchant's family, would such an excellent daughter be raised?
(End of this chapter)