Yu Jinxi remembered that the girl from the Zhang family also held a poetry gathering in her previous life, but she did not get this post, and Gu Qiheng did not allow her to make more friends with officials.
What did Gu Qiheng say back then?
Because he is favored by the emperor, it is best not to get too close to other ministers, otherwise the emperor will easily become suspicious. Especially in the back house, he should not have too many friendships. If he is linked together, something may happen easily.
Yu Jinxi was taught at home to marry and obey her husband, and to put Gu Qiheng's future as the top priority in everything. She also heard her parents say something about officialdom. Officials have good intentions at first, and the breakthrough often comes from the people close to them.
Socializing in the back house is especially heart-warming. In one sentence, you will turn eighteen or nineteen turns. If you are not careful, you will easily be sucked into a pit and it will be difficult to climb out.
In her previous life, Yu Jinxi rarely made friends with officials in the capital because of Gu Qiheng, but if she were to do it again, she would definitely not follow Gu Qiheng's lead in everything.
She was not allowed to go, so she went away, saying she was afraid of ruining his future, but in fact, she was making herself a prison.
She rarely appeared among the officials in the capital, and no one got to know her. After her death, Gu Qiheng welcomed Liu Ruyan into the house. The officials in the capital had no impression of her at all, and they only mentioned her in passing.
In this way, after Liu Ruyan enters the door, it will be easier to make friends in the capital.
Since there is no one to compare with, there is naturally no dispute over who is superior, and no one will embarrass her because she is filling in a house.
Gu Qiheng and Liu Rumeng's ability to scheming people is really disgusting, but they can't help but admire them. Even the smallest details made them think carefully. From beginning to end, they were just deceiving her.
Yu Jinxi looked at Aunt Qian aside and asked, "Did the Yan family say anything else when they sent the post?"
Aunt Qian said truthfully, "The person who came here said it's up to you whether you want to go or not, and the others didn't say anything."
Yu Jinxi looked at the day, and coincidentally, it was tomorrow.
Under normal circumstances, Ms. Zhang would post at least half a month in advance before organizing a poetry collection. This post has been waiting for at least ten days in Yanhuai.
Qingti saw that she was holding the post without saying anything, so she asked in a low voice, "Miss, are you going?"
Yu Jinxi nodded, "Of course I want to go. You go and prepare a good inkstone. I heard that the girl from the Zhang family is not only good at poetry, but also good at handwriting. If we go, we have to do what she wants, right?"
Qingti nodded and was about to get ready when Granny Qian suddenly said, "Miss, this girl is not married, right?"
Yu Jinxi hummed and looked up at her, "What's wrong?"
"The Zhang family girl has never been married. The people she invited to the poetry gathering must be young ladies of the right age in the capital. You are a married woman. It is not appropriate for you to go to such an occasion, right?"
Aunt Qian's worries were reasonable, but Yu Jinxi said, "Not only does the Zhang family have a poetry gathering, but Mrs. Zhang's family also entertained many officials and family members. The poetry gathering is just a cover."
Mr. Zhang, a Hanlin scholar, has two sons and one daughter. The eldest son is married, and has regained his fame. He is an official together with Mr. Zhang in the court. The second son has passed the exam. Although he has not graduated from high school, his knowledge is good. Sooner or later, he will pass the exam and he is engaged. .
Mrs. Zhang felt sorry for her young daughter and had been looking at others for her, but she was never satisfied.
Miss Zhang held a poetry gathering and hosted a banquet for official wives. In fact, it was a two-part investigation to arrange a betrothal for her beloved daughter.
If she remembered correctly, Mrs. Zhang met the son of the Minister of Household Affairs at this poetry gathering, and they would be engaged soon. But who knew that before the wedding, there were clues about that man, and he was rumored to be with other women. Out of the beginning and end.
But before Miss Zhang could break off the engagement, the wife of the Minister of Household Affairs got angry first and put all the blame on the Zhang family girl. In the end, the Zhang family girl became infamous.
Yu Jinxi thought carefully about the weight of the Zhang family, and suddenly made a decision in her heart. Although the Zhang family was deeply implicated in the previous life when the third prince was deposed, the Zhang family had a promising eldest son who came back to life when the Zhang family almost disappeared from the capital. rise.
Moreover, the Zhang family's reputation is very good, and they are a rare family with an upright official conduct.
Yu Jinxi's thoughts turned over and over again. If she could stop Mrs. Zhang's intention of getting married to Miss Zhang, she would have a reason to have a relationship with the Zhang family when the son of the Minister of Household Affairs revealed his secrets in the future.
If you can interact with the Zhang family, it will naturally be much smoother to get to know other officials and family members.
Yu Jinxi was too lazy to take care of the mess at home. After cleaning up the mess the next day, he went to the banquet.
She wore a long smoky blue dress, a soft embroidered gown of the same color on the outside, and her hair was pulled up into a woman's bun. Because her hair was covered with velvet flowers, she only wore a plain jade hairpin and earrings of the same color.
She is a married woman. Although she has never had sex with her, she is still different from a girl. Today is the Zhang family girl's home. As a guest, she must not steal her limelight. There is no need for expensive jewelry, just be comfortable.
The Zhang family was extremely lively. As soon as Yu Jinxi showed up, he was welcomed into the middle hall by the Zhang family. Mrs. Zhang was not very fancy in her clothes. Although she was over forty, her face was as beautiful as a silver platter, she was still beautiful, and she smiled very kindly.
After a brief conversation, Yu Jinxi had a good impression of Mrs. Zhang.
Later, several more ladies arrived one after another. During the exchange of greetings, Yu Jinxi met Mrs. Ding from the household of the Minister of Household Affairs. At this time, she was not conspicuous in the crowd. No matter what others said, she always looked reserved and shallow. He smiled and looked like he was easy to get along with.
But Yu Jinxi knew that this Mrs. Ding was very difficult to mess with. Her kindness in front of her was all fake. Once she turned against her, her methods would be despicable and shameless.
Her son Ding Yuyuan also learned a lot about her hypocrisy.
During the conversation, Yu Jinxi observed Mrs. Zhang's words and expressions and noticed Mrs. Zhang's appreciation for Mrs. Ding's words.
When Mrs. Zhang chooses her son-in-law, she not only chooses a talented son-in-law, but also a mother-in-law who is easy to get along with. These two conditions are indispensable. And Mrs. Ding has obviously figured out Mrs. Zhang's preferences, and she is fully prepared today. .
Yu Jinxi made an excuse to go out in the middle, but when he got up, he accidentally bumped into a maid. The tea cup in the maid's hand fell straight out and hit Mrs. Zhang's feet. Although Mrs. Zhang was not burned, the corners of her skirt were stained with tea leaves.
Mrs. Zhang scolded the maid softly, and Yu Jinxi quickly begged for mercy, saying that he had bumped into her accidentally.
Seeing that she was also stained with tea, Mrs. Zhang apologized quickly and then took her to the backyard to change clothes.
Yu Jinxi changed into clothes of a similar color. Not long after changing, Mrs. Zhang also changed clothes and came in.
"Mrs. Gu, I'm really sorry. This servant is clumsy. I will discipline him strictly when he comes back."
Yu Jinxi smiled, with a hint of guilt on his face, "I got up too hastily and bumped into your girl. It's not her fault. I wonder if the girl was burned. I have good burn medicine at home. I'll give it to her later. Come."
"How can a girl bother Mrs. Gu to worry about her like this?"
"It's my fault, but I can't hurt others."
Because of these words, Mrs. Zhang's smile towards Yu Jinxi became more sincere, "After changing clothes, let's go back to the banquet."
Yu Jinxi smiled and nodded. On the way back, when talking with Mrs. Zhang, the topic of clothing material seemed to come up unintentionally.
There is a silk and satin shop in Yujinxi that specializes in Dingzhou silk. He said naturally, "Since Madam likes Yunlong silk, I will ask the clerk to send some brightly colored materials someday. Madam, please don't dislike it."
When Mrs. Zhang heard this, she refused repeatedly, "I am no longer old, and the Yunlong silk is worn by you young people, so it is not in vain to give it to me."
Yu Jinxi pretended to be different and said, "How could it be? Mrs. Ding also likes Yunlong silk, and servants of the Ding family often go to buy it. Today, thanks to Mrs. Ding's blessing, Mrs. Ding and I have hit it off. I will give a few pieces as gifts in the future. past."
When Mrs. Zhang heard this, her brows frowned slightly, and then quickly disappeared.
