concubine leisurely

Chapter 46

On the eve of Yueran's wedding, all the sisters came to add makeup. Yanran was the most elegant, and reservedly gave Huangshan Valley's "Yunqing Pavilion Fatie"; The national beauty and heavenly fragrance of peonies are in full bloom in the spring, which has an excellent meaning; Xinran generously gave a set of red gold inlaid ruby ​​​​heads, the golden light illuminates people's eyes, and the ruby ​​​​is so red that it is dazzling. His envious and jealous eyes made him quite complacent.

"What did the fourth sister give you? This box is simple and elegant, and it must contain something extraordinary. Why doesn't the elder sister open it?" Yan Ran was bitter in her heart, she looked around and said to him, pointing to the jewelry box that You Ran gave her.The old lady kept saying that she wanted to bring up her concubine and concubine together, and Meng Lai also agreed, and the Zhong family agreed.The Zhong family came from a famous family with a generous dowry, although they ignored the concubines but never treated them harshly. The concubines of the Meng family were all well-clothed and well-fed, but if they wanted to act like Xinran's daughter-in-law, they would only wear red gold inlaid rubies on their heads, which is not possible.The daughter of the Meng family has two cases per month, and the daughter of the concubine can only get the public share. Yanran's "Yunqingguan Fatie" was saved for a long time before she saved money to buy it. Xinran, the Zhong family secretly didn't know how to subsidize it. How many.

Yue Ran smiled and said, "It doesn't matter what you give, it's all because of the kindness of my sisters, and my sister appreciates it."

Gladly and provocatively, she glanced at Yan Ran, and said silently, "Isn't it convinced? I'll convince you." He opened the ancient wooden box that Youran gave you angrily, and when he saw the jewelry in the box, he couldn't help but secretly marvel. .

Lying quietly in the box is a pair of western-style golden pearl necklaces, which are very beautiful. Each pearl is the size of a thumb, exuding a round and soft light, which is so beautiful that it makes one's heart palpitate.

"This pearl chain is so beautiful. It's so beautiful. Fifth sister, you really have a good eye. It's still a Western style." Western-style golden pearl necklaces are rare even in the capital, and there is nowhere to buy them with silver. Leisurely would give such an expensive gift, she was stunned for a while, then quickly realized, and praised.

"Big sister is gorgeous and elegant, and this pearl is only worn by big sister. Big sister is as smart as this pearl, understanding, calm and approachable." Mimi said with a leisurely smile.As the saying goes that women are like pearls, Youran also thinks that pearls are the perfect expression of women, not only the gentle and round shape, but also the process of pearl's gestation, which are so similar to women.

The luster of the golden pearl reflected Yueran's youthful and gorgeous cheeks, making her more beautiful. Yueran was moved in her heart, "My sister's kindness really touched my sister. I gave my best to my sister."

An Ran pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Look at what Eldest Sister said, Eldest Sister is the eldest daughter, so she should give her what is good for her. It's just that my younger sister is clumsy and cannot embroider well, so Eldest Sister should not dislike her."

Yue Ran scolded and said, "If the fourth sister's embroidery is not good, there will be no good ones. My sister loves it very much." She also thanked Yan Ran and others, "The third sister is worthy of being a scholarly girl, and the gift she gave is also like this. Fengya. The fifth and sixth younger sisters gave very good gifts, and my elder sister likes it very much."

The eldest daughter is getting married soon, no matter what she thinks in her heart, she must be very friendly on the surface. The five sisters are smiling and polite, and Meng Yiran, Meng Weiran, Meng Lingran, and Hu Xiaoli are also here, each presenting makeup gifts. The embroideries made by each of them are exquisite.

Meng Weiran looked at Yueran's magnificent boudoir filled with all kinds of festive objects, and saw Yanran and others' make-up ceremony, which made her even more envious, but she didn't say anything; It's so beautiful, the ruby ​​is so big and so red, and this string of pearls is golden. It's a Western style, but it's so beautiful. Sister Yueran is really lucky."

Yue Ran smiled and said, "It is really a blessing to have good sisters like you."

Hu Xiaoli was gentle and beautiful, she pursed her lips and said with a smile, "Cousin Yueran is going to be the wife of the prince, isn't it a blessing?"

Yue Ran blushed and bowed her head in silence.Meng Lingran's big eyes fluttered and she asked, "Mrs. Shizi is really prestigious. Does a family with a title not need to do anything, just wait for the blessing?"

Seeing her innocence and simplicity, Lei Ran pulled her over and explained to her, "Sister Ling, it doesn't mean that everything will be fine if you have a title of duke and duke. My dynasty treats those who have the title of duke and duke. The mansion is in charge of the book, the garrison of Nanjing, or the guarding general officer, otherwise the food and salary are just at the request of the court, if the prince's mansion does not receive a real job, it can only receive a salary." The title is not the title. Second, in the final analysis, there must be real power.The current Marquis of Changxing Hou Mansion is Yueran's future father-in-law, but he has no real job, so Changxing Hou Mansion is not as good as before.

Sister Ling nodded half-understood, and quickly focused on the jewelry. Girls always lack resistance to beauty, and said enviously, "This jewelry is so beautiful."

Yan Ran laughed at her, "Do you know what is beautiful?" Sister Ling said unconvinced, "Why don't I know? Beautiful, clean; bright, eye-catching. Am I right?"

Yan Ran was happy, and pulled Sister Ling to make out, "Let me see, little Sister Ling has improved a lot in the past few days." Sister Ling was complacent, "That's natural, I read a book! Naturally, there is progress, Yan Ran Sister, you are knowledgeable, do you know which country this pearl chain is from?"

The sisters were laughing and laughing, very amiable.Hu Xiaoli, who had never seen a golden pearl before, praised it, and said with a sweet smile, "It was given by my fifth sister, or it came from the West."

Hu Xiaoli looked at Youran, and thought happily, "Fifth Sister, where did you get this necklace?" After thinking for a while, Youran thought, "It's a gift from Princess Nan'an, although there are many imported products from Guangzhou, such as glass and exquisite Western jewelry." , it’s still rare, where can ordinary people find it?”

"The feudal prince's mansion is rich and honored after all." Yi Ran sighed.Everyone nodded in agreement. The princes of this dynasty will become vassals even when they reach adulthood, and they are not allowed to interfere in the government. The power is a bit weaker, but in terms of wealth, they are still first-class, after all, they are nobles.

Hu Xiaoli mentioned the look in the eyes of Mrs. Shizi, everyone's envy and jealousy towards Yue Ran, and You Ran could see it. Women in this era don't have any job opportunities, and getting married is the only career.Which philosopher said that a husband is a woman's occupation, and a woman without a husband is unemployed?Feeling melancholy, I can still act like a baby in Meng Lai's arms now, but when I grow up in the future, I will inevitably find a job, and I will inevitably find a boss. There is nothing more devastating than a job you don't like when it comes to finding a job you love.

Looking for a job depends on the conditions. It is difficult to find a good job if you don’t have a high education and comprehensive conditions.

Meng Lai is a very reliable father. Yue Ran's original marriage, everyone said that Changxing Marquis's family background is so prominent and his character is so valuable, he is the best candidate for the son-in-law of the east bed. Meng Lai is in Guangzhou, but he must meet From Changxing Hou Shizi himself, until Du Peng went to Guangzhou to visit Meng Lai, Meng Lai carefully observed that there was no problem with his character, appearance, and ability, so he agreed to the marriage.

Presumably, when it comes to me, Father Meng will also consider it carefully, and match with a suitable family, comforting himself leisurely.

The sisters said piles of words of blessing before they dispersed and went out. Meng Weiran and Yiran walked together, pulled Meng Yiran and said in a low voice, "Sister Yi, look, they are all daughters of the Meng family, and Yueran is the daughter of the Meng family." Such riches and honor are overwhelming, and they are no better than us." Yiran glanced at her in surprise, "That's natural, Yueran is the eldest daughter of the second wife, and the granddaughter of the Marquis of Ji'an, her identity is there, How can we compare? How can we compare ourselves to others?” After speaking, she left alone, leaving Meng Weiran alone in a daze and angry, Ling sister chased her and asked her to ignore her, and went back to Haoyuan in a fit of anger.

Meng Yiran left on her own, and went back to her own room, she couldn't help but shed tears, can people compare with others, I really don't want to stay in the capital, although I have rich clothes and good food, but I always compare myself with the daughter of the second room , it will hurt.

I am only one year younger than Yueran, and Yueran married so beautifully, where will my life be?
On the day when it was the official day, there were lights and festoons in Meng's house, everyone was full of joy, dozens of tables were opened, full of guests and friends, people came and went, Yan Ran and others were all dressed up auspiciously and festively, and accompanied Zhong with a smile, I kept seeing the wives and wives who came to congratulate me, all of them behaved very decently, and Mrs. Zhong was very satisfied.

It was late at night, and the banquet in the Meng Mansion was still on. At the rockery in the back garden, a tall man stood silently, as if he was waiting for someone.

(End of this chapter)