Chapter 85: Flexibility and Stretch
Yangzhou.
An unexpected guest came to the Yuan family and asked to see Ji Mingzhu by name.
Ji Mingzhu asked Jin Zi to go to the front yard to inquire about it first.
When she learned that the visitor was Du Peifang, she understood that this was another trouble caused by Xie Yunzheng!
“My dear cousin, I’m afraid the person who came here is evil!”
Du Peifang was the prince's wife chosen by the princess, so she was the same as the princess.
It must be breathing out through one nostril!
Gold thinks so.
Ji Mingzhu chuckled, "I have to go see her even if she comes with bad intentions. I can't let the Yuan family clean up the mess for me."
Ji Mingzhu felt very sorry for what happened before.
If another embarrassment occurs this time, she will not be able to see the Yuan family again.
Went to the front yard with the gold.
Du Peifang is a direct daughter of the Tutor's family, and the current head of the family, Mrs. Du, is her biological mother.
For fear of neglecting the guest, Mrs. Yuan came to receive her personally.
The two were talking when Ji Mingzhu arrived.
Not sure what Du Peifang said, Mrs. Yuan was so amused that she covered her mouth and laughed.
In front of the elders, Du Peifang has always been pleasing to the eye.
When she was in the Duke's Mansion, the princess was also so happy.
Ji Mingzhu had a smile on her lips, "Auntie, what interesting things are you and Miss Du talking about? I also want to hear it."
Mrs. Yuan asked her to sit down next to her.
She smiled and said: "Miss Du said that you are a famous beauty in the capital, ranking first, and the children you will give birth to in the future will definitely be beautiful and cute. I am very happy."
Having a baby...
Ji Mingzhu's hand holding the handkerchief tightened.
That kind of heart-breaking pain, exhaustion, and the helplessness of being unable to scream even if he wanted to, and could only feel the passage of life bit by bit, swept over me again.
The memory has been a long time ago, and now I still feel heart palpitations when I think about it.
Giving birth is a scary thing.
But if you are married and have children, you cannot escape it.
Unless you are already physically ill.
Ji Mingzhu's eyelashes trembled slightly, but a slight dimple appeared at the corner of her mouth.
"There are so many beauties in the capital. If I were thrown into the pile of beauties, who would be able to find me?"
"On the contrary, Miss Du has cultivated both internally and externally, with a scorching posture. This is the person who deserves to be the number one."
Du Peifang supported her.
She took it back.
For Ji Mingzhu, this is the easiest way to communicate.
Du Peifang knew that her appearance was not outstanding and she could only be regarded as Xiaojiabiyu.
Ji Mingzhu's words made her feel dissatisfied.
I always feel that Ji Mingzhu is sarcasm!
The smile on her face never diminished, "Miss Ji is so humble. If she doesn't have alluring looks, how can she tempt the proud men of heaven?"
She used a "we".
The faint smell of gunpowder smoke gradually spread.
The smile on Ji Mingzhu's lips became even bigger. This time she smiled from the bottom of her heart.
Compared with Du Peilan's way of pretending to be weak, innocent, and hostile to others, this kind of covert malice is quite "cute".
Just when everyone thought Ji Mingzhu would avoid the question, she tilted her head and asked innocently.
"Who is Miss Du referring to?"
Du Peifang's expression froze.
What's the difference between asking her to admit that Xie Yunzheng likes Ji Mingzhu and slapping herself in the face?
After all, she is the daughter-in-law chosen by her elders.
If she can't hold Xie Yunzheng's heart, that means she is incompetent!
His breathing became a little heavier, and the smile on his face faded.
"Of course I'm talking about Mr. Yuan, Mingzhu, where did you want to go?"
It was obvious that they were tit for tat, but they suddenly called each other affectionately by nicknames.
This Miss Du is not simple either.
Mrs. Yuan thought so. My good impression of Du Peifang has dropped a bit, it turned out that he was here to cause trouble.
It's not what she said. She has friends with Mingzhu in Beijing. She passed by Yangzhou and came here specifically to see Mingzhu.
"Sister Peifang misunderstood. You didn't use the word "we". I thought you were guiding me and asking me to think about who else admires me."
Ji Mingzhu looked cute and innocent, like a simple-minded beauty.
Mrs. Yuan said in her heart that their daughter-in-law-to-be is also very capable, capable of bending and stretching, and will not suffer any disadvantages.
A smile flashed in his eyes.
In the future, Mingzhu will be the head of the Chang'an family, and socializing and entertainment are indispensable during the New Year and festivals.
Although Chang'an has not pursued an official career, he has many friends and students. As he gains experience in the future, he will have more and more students.
As his wife, sometimes Mingzhu is needed to communicate for him.
If you don’t have some tricks, how can you do it?
The more she looked at Ji Mingzhu, the more satisfied Mrs. Yuan became.
As long as Xie Yunzheng, the evil god, doesn't cause trouble again, other problems will be trivial.
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Seeing that she could cope with it, Mrs. Yuan said, "Mingzhu, then you entertain the guests. I'll go sit with my mother-in-law and discuss important matters with the old lady."
Ji Mingzhu also felt that Mrs. Yuan's presence made it difficult for her to say some things.
He nodded and said: "After entertaining the guests, I will go to my grandmother's courtyard to say hello."
"It's quite hard to entertain guests. When you're done, you can go back and rest. When Chang'an returns home later, you can go to say hello together and have dinner with the old lady by the way."
Ji Mingzhu nodded, "I listen to you."
Mrs. Yuan smiled and said to Du Peifang: "Miss Du has come a long way. Please sit for a while and drink a cup of tea. Don't leave in a hurry."
To Du Peifang's ears, these words were not sincere at all.
She came from the capital, traveled a lot, and suffered a lot.
A host who really knows how to be a good person will arrange for guests to stay at home.
The words sound nice, but the actions are nothing at all.
How hypocritical!
Du Peifang was originally only hostile to Ji Mingzhu, but now that she understands Mrs. Yuan's attitude, she no longer has a good impression of the Yuan family.
"I have already sent people to settle in the inn. I will stay for two days and then leave, but thank you for your hospitality."
Mrs. Yuan took advantage of the situation and said: "I'm still thinking of asking someone to clean up the guest house. Miss Du, next time I come to Yangzhou, I can stay directly at home instead of going to an inn and wasting money."
Du Peifang secretly cursed hypocrisy again.
Whose family lacks those three melons and two dates?
If she lives in Yuan's house to save money, won't she be laughed at to death if word spreads?
"You guys talk, I'm leaving first."
Without staying any longer, Mrs. Yuan left the flower hall.
As soon as the others left, the smile on Du Peifang's face completely disappeared.
"I heard that the prince came to Yangzhou to look for you?"
Ji Mingzhu suppressed the irritation in her heart. She didn't want to mention Xie Yunzheng and wanted to wipe this person from her mind.
"What Miss Du wants to say, you might as well say it."
Her expression was very calm, completely different from the way she had just spoken and smiled.
Du Peifang suddenly understood why the princess hated Ji Mingzhu.
There is an arrogance about this man.
However, her arrogance was not matched by her prominent family background, which made her particularly annoying.
He scoffed, "My father is the Imperial Tutor, my maternal family has been an official for generations, and my aunt is a noble concubine in the palace. If I am willing, I can be the Crown Princess."
Ji Mingzhu laughed out loud as if hearing a funny joke.
The pride on Du Peifang's face faded and turned into anger.
"What are you laughing at?"
Ji Mingzhu smiled lightly and said: "Miss Du can influence the prince's marriage. I think the power is not much different from that of the monarch and the mother of the country. A girl from the Taifu's house can have such overwhelming power. That Taifu... I really don't dare to think about it."
These words were so treacherous that Du Peifang was shocked.
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
Ji Mingzhu covered her mouth and said, "Ah, did I say the wrong thing?"
(End of chapter)