An invitation from Mr. Rongge’s house?
Han Ruyi was surprised for a moment, then took the invitation handed over by the woman with both hands, and opened it carefully to read it.
"What are you writing about?" the woman asked from the side.
The upbringing and rules of aristocratic families are like this. This is an invitation to Han Ruyi. Even if she is a mother, she will not easily open it and check it after passing it.
After Han Ruyi read the invitation, a hint of excitement and joy appeared on her face.
She quickly said to the woman in front of her: "Mr. Rongge's wife invited me to attend a poetry gathering at Cuizhu House tomorrow night."
"Poetry gathering at Cuizhulou?" The woman raised her eyebrows, and a hint of joy flashed in her eyes.
Han Ruyi nodded quickly, "It's written in black and white, absolutely true. Mr. Rongge's wife didn't invite me three years ago, and I was very unhappy."
"I don't know if I missed it or what?"
"I didn't expect that she would invite me this year. Mom, I'm so excited!"
Han Ruyi said.
She often attended poetry gatherings held regularly by aristocratic ladies in the capital.
However, it was all for small groups to entertain themselves.
But she had never participated in Cuizhulou's triennial poetry gathering for celebrities in the capital.
When the woman heard this, she also showed a happy look on her face.
"Mr. Rongge is one of the three great bachelors in the cabinet. He is well-read in poetry and books. All the princes, except the second prince, are students of Mr. Rongge."
"When Mr. Rongge was thirty-seven years old, his first wife passed away."
"Ten years later, I just married the daughter of the Gusu Lin family to fill the house. This is the lady who sent you the invitation."
The woman told Han Ruyi what she knew.
This is to give her enough homework, so that she won't have to worry about attending the poetry meeting tomorrow night.
"This Mrs. Lin was seventeen years old when she married Mr. Rongge. She was a talented woman from Gusu."
"The Gusu Lin family has three top prizes, four top prizes, and five top prizes in one school."
"She comes from a well-known scholarly family, and this Miss Lin is said to have been practicing calligraphy and studying with these cousins since she was a child. Unfortunately, she is a girl and cannot take the scientific examination."
"Otherwise, he is definitely the number one talent."
"A talented girl is naturally arrogant. At the age of seventeen, the matchmakers who came to ask for her hand in marriage almost crossed the threshold of the Lin family, but she just didn't like her."
"Until that year, Mr. Rongge accompanied King Qi on a private visit south to Gusu and stayed at the Lin family."
"Because Mr. Rongge was also a talented man when he was young, the Lin family is not allowed to call one kind of descendant to the front of the hall to listen to his teachings."
"Unexpectedly, this Miss Lin came forward and wanted to discuss knowledge with Mr. Rong Ge."
"It was music, chess, calligraphy and painting, comparing the past and the present. I tried everything. In the end, Miss Lin won."
"Not only did I accept it, but I also completely admired Mr. Rongge. First, I was impressed by his profound knowledge, and then, my daughter's family fell in love with the man..."
"Wait a moment!"
Han Ruyi suddenly interrupted the woman.
This behavior, in the eyes of wealthy people, is very unruly.
So the woman's brows frowned in displeasure.
Han Ruyi realized that she had lost her composure and said quickly: "Mom, I was surprised when I heard something, so I interrupted you hastily. I didn't mean it, and I ask for your understanding."
The woman's frown slowly relaxed: "Why are you surprised? Tell me about it."
Han Ruyi said: "Mother, did you just say that Miss Lin fell in love with Mr. Rongge?"
The woman nodded, "Yes."
Han Ruyi stretched out her fingers to count, "How old was Mr. Rongge back then?"
The woman said: "Forty-seven."
"What about Lin?"
"Seventeen."
"Ah? He's thirty years older. Now, he can be a grandson!" Han Ruyi couldn't believe it.
The fifteen-year-old generation is just the grandfather and granddaughter!
If you are a concubine for the emperor, it is not surprising that you are thirty years younger. Well, that's what it means to be an emperor's family!
However, this arrogant Miss Lin was really attracted to Mr. Rong Ge, who was thirty years older than her, which shocked Han Ruyi.
Here, the woman thought it was a problem, but it turned out to be this?
She smiled and shook her head, saying, "Mr. Rongge and Mr. Lin, this is also fate. When fate comes, there is no way to stop it."
"What I want to tell you is that ten years have passed since Lin married Mr. Rongge, even though they were an old man and a young wife."
"But this Lin is extremely favored and admired by Mr. Rong Ge. The two of them raise eyebrows and respect each other as if they were guests."
"Mr. Rongge sent away his concubines from the former mansion for the sake of the Lin family."
"Rongge is always the right-hand man of the current emperor. His Majesty the King of Qi will consult the three bachelors privately for their opinions on any major national policy decisions."
"Among these three great scholars, Mr. Rong Ge's age, qualifications, seniority, and knowledge are the ones that the other two Mr. Ge are willing to be inferior to."
"So, Mr. Rong Ge cannot be offended, and his wife Lin must not be offended either."
"Ruyi, even if you are destined to be a prince's concubine in the future, which prince you will be a concubine to is not something we, your parents, can control. It depends on the emperor, Mr. Rongge and others."
"That's why I guessed that Mrs. Lin sent an invitation letter to you and other ladies."
"The poetry meeting at Cuizhulou tomorrow night may be more than just a simple poetry meeting."
"It is very likely that Mrs. Lin is selecting suitable concubine candidates for several princes in advance. Ruyi, you have to prepare well. For the poetry meeting tomorrow night, you must make Mrs. Lin notice and appreciate you."
"Winning her favor will be of great benefit to your marriage!"
The woman's words really gave Han Ruyi hope.
why?
She didn't go for the princes, she was thinking that since Lin was so capable, she could have an influence on the prince's marriage.
Then, you should also be able to take charge of the marriages of the young civil servants and generals in the court, right?
If I win Mrs. Lin's favor, I can ask her to ask Mr. Rongge to propose to the emperor and marry me to Mu Zichuan, that would be beautiful!
"Mom, don't worry. Ruyi will definitely perform well at the poetry and prose meeting at Cuizhulou tomorrow night." Han Ruyi said.
The woman was very relieved to hear this assurance.
"Those who go there tomorrow night must be all the ladies from the most prestigious aristocratic families in the capital. Ruyi, you must behave well and let Mrs. Lin notice you and appreciate you!" she said.
Han Ruyi nodded heavily again.
The woman was relieved, "Then you should be ready, I will leave first."
Han Ruyi leaned forward and respectfully saw the woman off on the bed.
Before she left, the woman took another look at the maid standing next to her, and warned: "You can follow me tomorrow night and serve the young lady. Even though you are a maid, you must know the rules and don't lose the title of our Grand Master's Mansion." face!"
