Dressed as a mother-in-law, she leads the whole family to turn over.

Madam Ming San rolled her eyes and said thoughtfully, "I do know something about this matter. The hurricane came early this year. I heard that the one in May destroyed many adobe houses outside the city wall and swept a lot of seafood ashore. Afterwards, the water conservancy personnel went out of the city to check and found that the highest waves hitting the shore were half a foot high. If there was no protective wall, the sea water would surge into the city. Although it would not be as serious as the last time the sea dragon turned over, there would definitely be losses.

This time, thanks to the protective walls, the city was flooded for a short time, and it receded in about half a day, with no loss of civilians or property. In addition, Quzhou Prefecture mainly grows rice and taro and sweet potatoes, so the impact was not great. We went out after the hurricane and did not encounter any refugees on the road. "

This is what makes Madam Ming San feel the most emotional. In the past, when she went out to do business, the most common type of people she met were refugees. Since the popularity of taro and sweet potatoes, refugees from Qi State have almost disappeared. This time, Quzhou Prefecture experienced such a big hurricane and was still safe and sound. The Yang family can be seen in each and every one of these things, and she admires the Yang family more and more.

"Yes, yes! I'm telling you in secret, don't let anyone know. A few days ago, the emperor summoned your father late at night and asked him about the country's destiny and the crown prince. He also mentioned the Yang family. Although your father didn't say much, I still guessed something. The emperor seemed to have entrusted Yang Changlin with an important task. If Yang Changlin made a contribution, the Yang family might have a second person who would be granted a title!" Tang widened her eyes, lowered her voice, and cautiously expressed her guess.

Mrs. Ming San was really frightened this time, "Mother, is what you said true?"

Tang nodded vigorously, "I'm telling you this. Even your eldest brother and sister-in-law didn't mention it. You are close to the Yang family, so you should know it in your heart. I think the youngest son and daughter of Marquis Guangen are also at the age of marriage. I wonder if we can take the lead this time. It just so happens that you have two nephews who are about the same age as the girls of the Yang family."

Mrs. Ming San suddenly realized and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. It turned out that Tang said so much just to form an alliance with the Yang family!
"Mother, if you want to ask about your children's marriage, it's probably impossible! I heard from Aning before that the fourth son of the Yang family is focused on the imperial examination. He will not marry unless he passes the imperial examination next autumn.

Miss Yang has just reached the age of marriage, and Aning is the only daughter she has. She is reluctant to let her marry off early, and she has already said that the girl should stay married until she is 18. "Mrs. Ming San directly rejected Tang's idea.

Tang frowned, "How can a girl wait until she is eighteen to get married? Wouldn't that make her an old maid? Besides, if she waits until that late, how can she choose a good man? Could it be that Marquis Guangen has chosen someone?"

She couldn't think of any other explanation except this one.

Madam Ming San shook her head. "I don't know about this daughter! Mother, it is said that children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If they are destined to be together, they will become a family sooner or later. If they are not destined to be together, even the right time and place can ruin them. Please don't worry about it!"

Tang muttered a few words, but really didn't mention it anymore.

In the following days, Mrs. Ming San began to bring Ming Jinxiu to various banquets. Ming Jinxiu was very well educated, and was proficient in playing the piano, chess, calligraphy, painting, reciting poems and composing couplets. What was even more rare was that she was also good at singing, dancing and music. In a short time, she became famous for her talent in the capital.

Before, the nobles in the capital thought that Ming Jinxiu was a wild chicken that had turned into a phoenix by flying up to a tree, but now, looking back, they just felt that she was a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung, and they all felt sorry for her.

After Princess Yongyang learned about the gossip outside, she went to find Yang Xiaoya.

"Xue Jun, are we good friends?" Princess Yongyang looked at Yang Xiaoya angrily.

Yang Xiaoya nodded obediently, "Haven't we always been good friends?"

Princess Yongyang finally smiled and grabbed Yang Xiaoya's wrist. "Then are you willing to help me?"

"What can I help you with?" Yang Xiaoya tilted her head in confusion, her eyes full of doubts.

Princess Yongyang was furious, "Of course, we should beat those arrogant women down! Haven't you heard that the rumors in the capital are that Ming's Jinxiu is extremely talented and beautiful, and she is the most talented woman in the capital." "I know!" Yang Xiaoya smiled and didn't care. "Sister Ming is in a special situation. She is going to marry into the royal family, so she must have a good reputation so that she can be valued by her husband's family in the future."

Princess Yongyang was irritated by her naivety, "You really are! Do you know who was the most talented woman in the capital before Ming Jinxiu?"

Yang Xiaoya shook her head in confusion, picked up the scented tea made for her by the maid, took a sip, and squinted her eyes in enjoyment. It was so sweet!

"You! It's you!" Princess Yongyang shouted loudly.

"Puff!" All the tea in Yang Xiaoya's mouth sprayed out, and her beautiful eyes, which followed Jiang Ning's, fluttered and flashed, "Princess, did you hear it wrong?"

"What's wrong with that? Although I don't want to admit it, you are indeed excellent, and you were chosen by me, Longyue and several young ladies and gentlemen from aristocratic families. It was fair and just, and everyone is convinced. You are not like Ming Jinxiu, who would show off everywhere! She is far inferior to you! You even dare to say that marrying Prince An is like putting flowers on cow dung!" Princess Yongyang was indignant.

Yang Xiaoya finally understood what was going on after listening for a while. "Is the princess angry because of the rumors that slandered Prince An?"

Princess Yongyang pursed her lips, said nothing, and sat down angrily.

"Shufei gave up her life because of Prince An, and I also benefited from it. In return, I naturally hope that Prince An can have a smooth life. Ming Jinxiu knew that Prince An's situation was special, but she was still so high-profile. What was she thinking? If Prince An hadn't been mentally retarded due to illness, she wouldn't have been the Princess of An!"

Seeing that she was furious, Yang Xiaoya quickly poured her a cup of scented tea and comforted her softly, "Princess, don't be angry. These are just trivial matters. If you don't like Sister Jinxiu's high profile, I'll ask my mother to talk to Aunt Ming later. They will know the seriousness of the matter."

Princess Yongyang felt better after hearing this.

Yang Xiaoya asked with a playful smile: "Princess just said that you rated me as a talented woman, but I don't know why?"

Princess Yongyang stared at her in surprise, "You often give your own handkerchiefs, paintings, and food to the young ladies in the capital. Have you forgotten?"

Yang Xiaoya thought about it carefully and nodded slightly, "It is true, but what does it matter?"

"Stupid!" Princess Yongyang poked Yang Xiaoya's head in frustration. "Talented men are hard to come by in this world, and talented women are even rarer! Count all the ladies in the capital, who didn't grow up in luxury? From childhood to adulthood, they have to learn women's studies, etiquette, and household management, as well as music, chess, calligraphy, painting, needlework, cooking, etc. How can they learn all of this?
These arts of calligraphy, painting, and music can only be icing on the cake when discussing marriage. What the ladies of each family value more when choosing a daughter-in-law are character and housekeeping ability, which are more practical. Therefore, most ladies of noble families only have some superficial knowledge of these arts, and what they are good at is appreciation.

You are different. You are really talented. Prince Xiaoyao has said that your calligraphy has its own style and your paintings have a unique charm. What's rare is that the sound of your piano is not like the petty sound of ordinary ladies. He can hear one point of open-mindedness, two points of determination and three points of casualness in it.

And your needlework, wow, even my mother praised you, saying that you learned from a famous master! Not to mention your cooking skills, Guangen Hou's cooking skills are so impressive that even my father can't forget them. Your cooking skills are unrivaled among the young ladies in Beijing.

To sum up, who else should I give this most talented woman in the capital to if not you?" (End of this chapter)