Salted Fish Lady Loves to Eat Melons

Chapter 188 Testing
"Aunt An, are you asking this because you want me to bring Sister Jin Yi into the palace?" Wen Qingwan asked in a cold voice.

It’s not that she doesn’t want to take care of her, but Xiao Jinyi is only nine years old this year, and Aunt An is a little too anxious.

Besides, there would always be someone causing trouble at every banquet. It would be fine if she was alone, but if she had a little girl with her, she would definitely be distracted.

"No, that's not the case. Yiyi is only nine years old this year, and I haven't thought about making plans for her so early.

Besides, I have always been grateful to Young Madam, and I trust you very much. I will ask Young Madam to help arrange Yiyi's marriage in the future."

Aunt An said sincerely, looking at Wen Qingwan with expectant eyes.

"It's too early to talk about that now. Madam Xie from the Duke of Huguo's Mansion has already met Yi'er and said she will come to propose marriage after the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Several young masters in the palace have already been engaged. Third brother will wait until after the autumn examination to see who they are, so this lady has no plans to bring anyone into the palace this time."

When Wen Qingwan realized that she had misunderstood Aunt An's meaning, her expression did not change, but her voice became much gentler.

"Madam, to be honest, my sister-in-law sent me a letter saying that the Mid-Autumn Festival Palace Banquet is said to be simple, but the actual requirements are very high.

According to reliable sources, this time the Emperor and Empress are helping several adult princes and princesses, and my sisters-in-law are not of high enough status..."

"The old lady of Earl Huai'en's Mansion should be able to enter the palace. Do you have many nieces from your mother's family?"

"Well, I have three brothers, each of whom has given birth to several daughters, and six of them will reach the age of marriage next year or the year after. As a mother, I can only bring two granddaughters into the palace at most."

"Has Aunt An agreed to your sister-in-law?" Wen Qingwan knew too well how troublesome it was to bring someone into the palace.

It's okay if she's obedient, but if she's troublesome, she'll get dragged down if she makes a mistake.

"No, I must ask the young lady to reply first. If the young lady finds it troublesome, I will refuse immediately." Aunt An said in a firm tone.

"There are troubles, but I believe Aunt An knows her limits. Since you've spoken up, I think your niece's character should be fine."

After half a year of getting along, Wen Qingwan has gotten to know the concubines in the mansion a little better, and they don't have any malicious intentions.

Apart from loving Father Xiao very much, there is nothing wrong with him.

However, Su Xiaomin told her that love-brain can sometimes be extreme and scary.

Wen Qingwan asked casually, "I heard that there is a girl named An Yurong in the An Mansion of Earl Huai En?"

"How does Madam know her? Yurong is my second brother's eldest daughter, fifteen years old this year. My mother must bring her into the palace this time.

But Yurong was kind-hearted and felt sorry for her sister, so she wanted her grandmother to bring her sister into the palace.

That’s why my sisters-in-law sent me a letter asking if the young lady could bring two people into the palace.”

The more Aunt An spoke, the lower her voice became. She didn't even have the face to beg the Young Madam for help, and she didn't know where her sisters-in-law got the nerve to do it!
"Your mother wanted An Yurong to enter the palace, but she wanted to give the place to her sister. She would rather not enter the palace herself, right?"

"Yes."

"You have three sisters-in-law, so which niece do you plan to let me bring into the palace?" Wen Qingwan asked curiously.

"To be honest, I didn't want to trouble the young lady, but my mother insisted that I ask her."

"Since your mother has come to you for help, I have to give you some face. Tell me about your nieces and I will see who is the most suitable person to take with you."

Wen Qingwan was very familiar with An Yurong, and was also somewhat interested in the daughters of the An family. With her status, she could bring four people into the palace.

If the daughter of the An family really caused trouble for her, she would not be afraid, after all, the Fourth Prince was her sworn brother.

Concubine De was her husband's aunt, and the Fifth Prince was her husband's cousin, so she was not alone in the palace. The reason why she was so familiar with An Yurong was that in her previous life, when Crown Prince Zhao Jue ascended the throne, she was selected in the selection.

Two years later, An Yurong was already seventeen years old and still hadn't found a husband. In the Great Sheng Dynasty, it was rare for noble ladies to be engaged at the age of seventeen or eighteen.

Although An Yurong is not engaged, she has a good reputation and everyone says that she is as gentle as a chrysanthemum.

She was indifferent to honor and disgrace, fame and fortune, temptations, and integrity. Everyone thought it was normal for her to not be engaged at the age of seventeen.

An Yurong said that she would rather grow old on the fragrant branches than dance with the yellow leaves in the autumn wind.

But Wen Qingwan felt that she was not as good as everyone said. Not only was she good at causing trouble, but she would also pass the blame after causing trouble.

Every time An Yurong got into trouble, I, as the queen, had to clean up the mess for her, but she turned around and accused me of being vicious!

While Wen Qingwan was thinking about this, Aunt An had already slowly said, "I know a little about my niece.

My eldest brother's third daughter is fourteen years old this year. She is dignified and beautiful, and she especially likes poetry and songs.

My second brother’s eldest daughter is An Yurong, who is beautiful and elegant. She will be coming of age next year, but she hasn’t got married yet. Your second sister-in-law said that she is indifferent to fame and gain.

My second elder brother's second daughter is thirteen years old this year. She is pretty and elegant. She likes to play the piano and doesn't talk much.

My third brother's eldest daughter is fourteen years old this year. She is lively and cute. She has been looking for a boyfriend, but she hasn't found the right one yet."

"Well, it sounds like they are not the kind of people who would cause trouble. Then you can send a message back to your parents' home and ask the An Mansion to send three girls to the Marquis' Mansion early tomorrow morning to enter the palace with this lady."

"Thank you, Madam. Are three too many?"

"Anyway, no one in our mansion is willing to enter the palace, so let's do your family a favor. It's getting late, so let's all go to bed!"

When the other concubines saw that the young lady agreed as soon as Concubine An said that, they regretted not speaking up.

Even Old Madam Xiao felt a little regretful, even though her mother had cut off contact with her for many years.

But since her eldest grandson was conferred the title of Marquis Weiwu, her sisters-in-law also sent people to visit.

Although she hadn't thought about forgiving them yet, her granddaughter-in-law was willing to help, and the old lady still wanted her family to benefit.

But Old Madam Xiao didn't dare to speak easily. After her eldest daughter married the second son of the Fan family, she treated her mother-in-law like a real mother and daughter, and seemed to have become an enemy of her.

The youngest daughter married into the General's Mansion. Everything was fine in the first few years, but later she gradually became estranged from the Cheng'en Marquis Mansion.

They had fallen into poverty two years ago, even worse off than their Cheng'en Marquis Mansion. Recently, they had also looked for their biological mother, hoping to use their connections to help their Xu family.

Alas! She is just an old woman, how can she help them!
She depends on her eldest grandson and his wife for everything, and now she sees Wan'er is willing to help Aunt An.

Why is her heart so excited!

Wen Qingwan sees everyone's thoughts and will help out with anything that requires little effort.

The next morning.

The An Mansion's carriage arrived at the gate of Marquis Weiwu, and the three girls who came were exactly what Wen Qingwan had expected.

An Yurong spoke nicely, but in the end she still chose to enter the palace with her grandmother.

After all, being with strangers is not as safe as being with your grandmother...