Eighty-seven noble ladies

  The Xiao family is a noble and aristocratic family, seemingly not as good as the Wen family's status, but in reality it is many times stronger than the Wen family. Just look at the female relatives who come and go, such as Ninth Sister, and you will understand this point.

  The two sisters of the Fan family, the youngest daughter of the Wei family, and Dou Xue'en, the daughter of the Dou family... but she liked Han Jingniang, the granddaughter of the Grand Secretary, the most.

  Because this Korean girl is born with a stunning appearance and is quite gentle and elegant, she does not have that haughty attitude.

  "Of course, her status is already there. Ninth sister, you don't know, this Korean girl, although she has a lot of dowry and the backing of a university scholar's grandfather and a county master's grandmother, but after all, her biological parents are no longer in the world. Although her uncles treat her as a treasure, they all have their own children, so actually, this Korean girl is not comparable to those rich girls."

  However, the tenth sister who had been taken out by Jiang more than a few times before said to her.

  "Really?"

  She couldn't help but glance at the other side of the pavilion, where there were several beautiful girls, and the one in the middle who was smiling slightly was particularly eye-catching.

  A pale silver-embroidered blouse with a hundred butterflies dancing in flowers, paired with a moon-shaped phoenix-tail skirt, set off her slender and delicate figure, as well as her exquisite face. Among the many gorgeously dressed noblewomen, she stood out for her elegant simplicity, transcendent temperament, reminiscent of Liu Yifei's portrayal of Little Dragon Maiden, untouched by worldly desires.

  "What are you two sisters talking about?" At this time, Little Eleven, who was leaning on the railing and feeding the goldfish in the lake with fish food, looked up at the two sitting by the stone table and asked.

  "There's nothing, go feed your fish."

  The tenth sister did not want to tell Little Eleven about the discussion she had with Ninth Sister earlier, for no other reason than that she was too young and only knew how to eat, drink and have fun, without understanding anything.

  Tenth sister humored her, and Little Eleven immediately pouted, continuing to feed the fish with her head down.

  "Two sisters, where can I go? Where are the colorful fish?" But after feeding and feeding, she couldn't help it. She looked at the two sisters and pointed to the stone bridge behind her, asking.

  The two of them also looked towards the stone bridge, where all kinds of chrysanthemum pots were placed along the way, and the stone bridge was winding, with chrysanthemums in full bloom. Then they saw a pavilion with four corners rising up, and inside the pavilion, there were many girls laughing and chatting while reciting poems and composing essays.

  These noble ladies were also divided into factions, the Fan sisters, Dou Xue'en, and the two Xiao sisters, Xiao Yu'er, who were in one faction with several others, were currently singing together in the Four Corners Pavilion.

  In that elegant small pavilion, however, was another group: Han Jingniang, Wei Yu'e, and the three Xiao sisters, including Xiao Liang'er; there were also several other noblewomen who formed yet another group.

  Of course, apart from these two factions, there are also those nameless small groups that have not been specially invited by the host, scattered all over the place, sitting in various pavilions. Anyway, the backyard of the Xiao family has many pavilions and waterside pavilions, so don't worry about having no seats.

  But if you recklessly run to someone else's territory, it's a bit unknown whether you're heavy or light. Moreover, the Fan family sisters, Du Xue'en and her group, are obviously the leaders...

  "Eleven, have you forgotten what Old Lady told us when we came out?" So tenth sister scolded eleven with a cold face.

  At one sentence, Little Eleven suddenly wilted and hung his head.

  The tenth sister looked at her and couldn't bear it, thought for a moment, walked over, pulled her hand, and solemnly and firmly said to her, "Sister, rest assured, there will be such a day, that is, in this Great Viet Dynasty, you and I sisters will always be treated as honored guests wherever we are, and will never be inferior to others."

  Xiao Shi nodded frequently.

  Although this little girl is a bit naive, she still has some awareness of being treated coldly at this time and place.

  The tenth sister was indeed unusually enthusiastic! The ninth sister couldn't help but smile and sigh in her heart.

  I remember when the third house was oppressed by the first and second houses, this little girl had once sworn with her that one day she would make the third house live with pride and no longer have to curry favor with others.

  It's finally achieved now!

  The first wife, Mrs. Zou, has lost power due to the Sixth Sister's affair and has been feigning illness ever since; while the second wife, Mrs. Miao, is stuck in a negative and resistant mood over the Fourth Sister's remarriage and has no mind to manage affairs.

  The housekeeper Li Taikun let Jiangshi try out as a pipe, but unexpectedly, she did quite well after some time.

  Jiang's family, because they have money, can also afford to privately cover the expenses of the mansion, so now the mistress of the Wen manor is Jiang, this concubine.

  But what's the point of achieving it?

  Out of Wen's house, she still faces this discriminatory issue, so the strong personality of the little girl is stimulated again.

  It's actually the same, what's the point of infighting, it can only make a declining family even more decline. Unfortunately, those in power at home will never understand this point, everyone is trying to get rich and noble, but wealth and nobility are not something you can have just by thinking about it...

  "Sisters, why don't you go and play?" Just as she was thinking this, Xiao Shi and her elder sister-in-law Pei Shi hurried over, but did not see the fourth sister who had gone out with them.

  Here is the translation:

  Having arrived here, after briefly guiding a few sisters and female guests, Xiao Shi let her two younger sisters take care of the three older sisters, while she took the four younger brothers with Pei Shi and left. However, it seemed that these two younger sisters did not put their hearts into it.

  Facing this problem, what can the three sisters say? They could only force a smile.

  Xiao's family was refined and discerning, how could she not see this? She turned her gaze towards her two sisters who were chatting and laughing with a group of noble ladies, and her slightly numb face immediately fell.

  What was originally said to be good was the Chrysanthemum Appreciation that was set up for Xiaojie's blind date, but the two younger sisters suggested inviting a group of close friends from the boudoir to sit together. She agreed and her mother also agreed, but unexpectedly, she made a mistake as soon as she turned around. Doesn't this clearly show that she looks down on her husband's family?

  Since you look down on her now, why did you insist on marrying her in the first place? She clearly said she didn't want to...

  "Sister, you take these two sisters to find that fourth sister first, I'll go see what those two maidservants, Yuner and Liang'er, are busy with, why they're so idle."

  Pei Shi was the wife of Xiao Qian, the elder brother of Xiao Shi. She was the daughter of a governor and was not only beautiful but also clever and agile. At this moment, she naturally understood the reason and smiled at Xiao Shi.

  "By the way, sister-in-law... where's Fourth Sister? Why haven't we seen her?" Ninth Sister naturally changed the subject.

  This matter can only be suppressed, because once it's exposed, it will only make the government lose more face.

  "Oh, Fourth Sister..." Upon hearing this, Xiao Shi put aside what had just happened.

  Pei immediately cast a glance of admiration at Jiu and then left.

  "...Three younger sisters, why don't you also go over to my mother's side and sit for a while? The chrysanthemums are even more beautiful there."

  Xiao's earlier anger and frustration had dissipated, and he smiled at the three sisters, his eyes twinkling with a deeper meaning as he spoke.

  What does it mean? The three sisters heard this and were taken aback for a moment. Were they also being asked to help the fourth sister find a match?

  Uh... I guess it's like this. Originally, Miao Shi should have come over, but since she has a grudge against Xie Jun, how would she be willing to come?

  Jiang was busy with the affairs of the mansion and couldn't leave; Lady Li didn't want Zhen to come to this imperial censor's residence, fearing she would lose face. Originally, Madame Feng, the first wife, should have accompanied her, but she was about to give birth soon.

  In the end, it can only be these three sisters who come along.

  Well, since I'm already here, might as well take a look.

  The elders are not around, and they help the fourth sister with her plans, which is quite appropriate.

  The three sisters did not hesitate any longer and followed Xiao Shi into Madame Xiao's room.

  At the moment they saw Xie Jun, the three sisters were all surprised ——

  No matter how rustic his origins, he was still a scholar who had entered the Imperial Academy, so why did he have such an ugly appearance like a black iron tower? No wonder it's hard to find him a wife.

  The three sisters couldn't help but feel very disappointed, but the fourth sister seemed quite satisfied, holding a cup and sitting beside the kind and dignified Mrs. Xiao, with her head down and a blush on both cheeks. And Xie Jun was sitting across from her, respectfully and stiffly talking to Mrs. Xiao.

  The three sisters exchanged a glance and understood each other, because no one's opinion could replace that of their fourth sister.

  Xie Jun lingered for a moment before taking his leave, and the two ladies of the Xiao family again drew Si to chat with them, while San Jiejie was led away by the maid to the rear garden.

  This time back is different from before, the three sisters received a warm welcome, and Xiao Yunnv and Xiao Liangnv both vied to pull the three sisters into their camp, in the end, of course, it was Xiao Yunnv who won as the elder sister.

  It seems that Xiao Shi is also quite powerful in this family, thought Jiu Si Er involuntarily.

  But... looking at the Fan sisters, Dou Xue'en and other noble-born young ladies who were about to be the center of attention, would they welcome them? Would her sister-in-law, with good intentions, end up causing more embarrassment for them instead?

  But it turned out that she was completely overthinking, and Xiao Yunnier was not a simple person either. A few words of small talk would thoroughly integrate the three sisters into their circle, so the three sisters were fortunate enough to hear the anecdotes and secrets between these high-born ladies.

  "What's the point of comparing ourselves to her? What if she has a lot of dowry? What if she's born beautiful? What if she's talented? Without parents by her side, how can a decent family look up to her?"

  Fan's second sister cast a disdainful glance at the most sought-after Han Jingniang in another camp, but her tone couldn't hide the sourness.

  "Really? Really?..."

  Others followed suit, of course, including Xiao Yun'er.

  "But why is your third brother so close to her?" Du Xue'en asked Xiao Yu'ner.

  "Who knows, Liang'er actually thinks she's good and sometimes even quarrels with me for her sake." Xiao Yu'ner immediately frowned.

  "You don't know, this kind of person is the most cunning, with a clever mouth that can coax people, and on top of that, they have a fake and pretentious appearance, many people are deceived by them." At this time, the eldest sister of the Fan family coldly smiled and spoke up.

  "Didn't you see that day in the palace how she fawned on the crown prince's consort...?" Fan's elder sister said, pausing for a moment.

  "Oh, trying to curry favor with the Crown Prince's consort... She must be thinking of becoming the Queen of Weiyuan." At this time, a girl wearing a butterfly-patterned water-silk dress said.

  Everyone who heard this was silent for a moment, then looked at Han Jingniang on the other side.

  In this silence, Jiuniang suddenly understood that the dividing line between the two factions was here, and the reason why Han Jingniang became the target of public criticism was because of that paralyzed prince...

  ……

  Digression

  Everyone, sorry about this, I didn't write anything good because I'm really sleepy and can't think of anything brilliant. Maybe tomorrow!

  Han Jingniang is an important figure...