After lunch, the young man didn't stay much. After greeting Bai Yanqing and the others, he grabbed his entourage and left in a hurry.
Looking at the young man's retreating back, Grandma Sun seemed thoughtful. She slowly turned around and stared directly at Bai Yanqing, which made her feel scared.
"Everyone in the world says that the daughter of the Bai family has been weak since she was a child and has been raised outside since she was a child. She has always lived in seclusion and is not familiar with worldly affairs. Now it seems that the world is shallow."
Grandma Sun's remarks made Bai Yanqing stunned.
Others didn't think this was a good thing, but Bai Yanqing had a vague meaning.
Thinking about it, Grandma Sun must have expected that Bai Yanqing already knew the identity of the young man.
"Mom is so impressed."
Bai Yanqing did not explain much. She slowly raised her head and looked at Nanny Sun. The corners of her mouth were slightly raised, her eyes were bright, and she met Nanny Sun's gaze without any hesitation or fear.
For someone like Nanny Sun, who is used to the intrigues and intrigues within the palace, it is better to be open and honest with her than to deal with her secretly.
First, let Grandma Sun know that she is not that stupid person. Secondly, he also wanted to let her know that he had no ill intentions towards her.
They are all smart people. When it comes to communication, they naturally need those tricks of coming and going.
Grandma Sun nodded with satisfaction: This girl is a good girl, not half inferior to her parents.
If Grandma Sun had any doubts about Bai Yanqing's temperament before, it seems that these can all be discarded now.
Bai Yanqing is definitely not as weak as outsiders say, unable to withstand the wind and snow.
Thinking of this, Grandma Sun suddenly seemed to be enlightened, and her admiration for Xianxian grew even more. It turned out that she had never chosen the wrong person!
By the time Bai Yanqing and others returned home, it was already dark. At this time, the White Mansion was brightly lit, as if waiting for something.
As soon as Bai Yanqing and Nanny Sun stepped through the door, Mrs. Ren, the old lady of the Bai family, dragged Lai Feiyan up and hurriedly greeted them.
Seeing Bai Yanqing accompanying Grandma Sun, Ren gave Bai Yanqing a hard look, and then Lai Feiyan, with quick eyes and quick hands, stepped forward quickly, trying to squeeze Bai Yanqing away.
Unexpectedly, Bai Yanqing seemed to have expected Lai Feiyan to do this. She paused, slowed down a few steps, and allowed Lai Feiyan to help Grandma Sun. And she herself was not at all confused. Not only was she not staggered by Lai Feiyan, there was no trace of panic or dissatisfaction on her face, and her appearance was the model of a lady.
Lai Feiyan's flattery and Bai Yanqing's composure, all these fell into the eyes of Grandma Sun who was standing aside.
Who is better and who is worse can be seen at a glance.
In the hall, dinner had been prepared and the Bai family members had been waiting for a long time.
I saw Lai Feiyan fawningly helping Nanny Sun to the table, while Mrs. Ren was also shyly trying to please Nanny Sun. The two people's pretentious and ugly behavior all fell into Bai Yanqing's eyes. A trace of sarcasm flashed in her eyes, which was imperceptible, and then returned to normal in an instant.
Do they really think that they can make Lai Feiyan fly up a branch and become a phoenix by relying on these low-grade flattery techniques? After all, they are short-sighted things!
"This girl Yan Qing has not been raised in the house since she was a child. She has always been wild and has no rules. She didn't know to go back to the house earlier, which made grandma suffer. It's better for us Feiyan to follow the rules."
Ren's words were full of dissatisfaction with Bai Yanqing, and she deliberately promoted Lai Feiyan and belittled Bai Yanqing in front of Grandma Sun.
Grandma Sun raised her eyes and glanced at Mrs. Ren. The sharp look in her eyes made Mrs. Ren feel a little guilty and cold sweat broke out on her forehead.
"Mrs. Bai, does this mean that the dignified eldest daughter of the Bai family is not as good as those daughters of unknown origins from small families?"
What Grandma Sun said made Ren family speechless.
Otherwise, Ren is really stupid! Her knowledge is just to use her status as an elder and her filial piety to suppress and bully Bai Yanqing! Did she really think that Bai Yanqing couldn't defeat her?
Grandma Sun wanted to remind Mrs. Ren of the importance of the matter. She hoped that the old woman could understand the stakes involved.
Bai Yanqing's surname is Bai. When she walks out of the Bai Mansion, she represents the entire Bai family! No matter how bad she is, the entire Bai family is behind her, so don't underestimate her!
And Lai Feiyan, her surname is Lai! No matter how good Mrs. Ren thinks she is, she is not from a famous family. A daughter from a small family cannot be compared with the legitimate daughter of the Bai family.
Ren's words were just something she said in her own house. If she continued to say them outside the gate of Bai's house, she would lose the Bai family's face!
Moreover, Bai Yanqing's own demeanor and appearance are also outstanding among the daughters of aristocratic families, and she cannot tolerate being slandered or violated by others.
"That's not what I meant..."
When Mrs. Ren saw this, she realized that she was getting bored, so she didn't say anything anymore and silently turned around and sat down.
Lai Feiyan on the side was ignored and stood there awkwardly, neither sitting nor standing. She clenched the handkerchief tightly and tightened her fingers, wishing that her palms would bleed.
On the other hand, Bai Yanqing looked unfazed. While arranging her servants to serve Nanny Sun, she sat down elegantly and was not affected by their conversation at all.
After everyone was seated, Bai Jingxuan arrived in a hurry. He apologized and sat down with everyone. And he seemed unaware of everything that had just happened.
After the meal, Bai Jingxuan ordered people to remove the food from the hall and serve tea and snacks. Looking at this posture, Bai Yanqing knew that he must have something to discuss with everyone again.
"The emperor summoned me today and intends to advance the draft schedule."
Bai Jingxuan did not avoid the truth and deal with everyone, he made it clear and straightforward.
in advance?
Everyone was stunned.
According to past practice, the palace drafts are held in late autumn and early winter every year. This season is neither hot nor cold and the climate is suitable.
"I didn't hear about this before I left the palace!"
Even Grandma Sun, who has lived in the palace for a long time, didn't know about it. It seems that this matter was decided by the emperor on the spur of the moment.
"It is spring now. According to the emperor's wishes, the draft schedule has been advanced to after the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which is after the Mid-Autumn Festival."
Bai Jingxuan spoke again, and this time he directly informed everyone of the draft date planned by the emperor.
So urgent? More than three months ahead of schedule!
Bai Yanqing was thoughtful, always feeling that this thing was weird. It was actually three months ahead of schedule!
"Due to an emergency, the ladies of various families will be in panic, so the Emperor has granted permission to extend the time for Aunt Xi to stay in each mansion for three months."
Three months? so long?
Bai Jingxuan struck another big blow, teaching Grandma to stay in each mansion for three months. This is unprecedented in the history!
In the past years, there was no precedent for grandma to teach in the government! However, after the noble ladies of each mansion enter the palace, they will be accompanied by special ceremonial nuns. Therefore, in the past, the nuns generally went through a process when entering each palace. After staying for a month, they could return to the palace to resume their duties.
But now, Grandma Xie is being asked to stay in each government for three months! This posture is to make the noble ladies of each house familiar with the rules of the palace before entering the palace. It will definitely make them impeccable when they enter the palace and are promoted!
This is...a bit interesting!
Naturally, others did not dare to make random guesses about the Emperor's decision, so after being slightly shocked, Grandma Sun did not ask any questions.
Grandma Sun didn't say much, and the rest of the people didn't even dare to say anything. They all swallowed this important news silently.
It was getting late, and after the discussion, everyone dispersed with their own thoughts.
After spending a whole day walking around with Grandma Sun, Bai Yanqing was also a little tired. At this moment, she was about to leave with everyone, but at the last moment, she was left behind by Bai Jingxuan.
Although Ren was unhappy on his face, he knew that there were outsiders and he didn't want to go too far, so he had no choice but to drag Lai Feiyan away with him.
Bai Yanqing naturally knew that her good father had something to say to her. In fact, she also intentionally stayed and left at the end.
"Yan Qing, you should know that you are the most important woman from an aristocratic family in this draft, and you are also the hand-picked candidate! The emperor's move is probably no accident!"
Bai Jingxuan spoke directly again.
In fact, Bai Jingxuan could guess a thing or two in his heart.
In this draft, the Bai family is the first to bear the brunt. The emperor suddenly made this decision, which is somewhat related to the Bai and Ji families!
The situation in the court was changing with each passing day, and the emperor needed to use these daughters from aristocratic families to contain the previous dynasty. Among them, the Ji and Bai families bear the brunt of being the ones the emperor must win over!
The Ji family has no daughters, and the only one left is the granddaughter Bai Yanqing. Therefore, the existence of Bai Yanqing is the most critical person in this draft!
Although the Bai family has intentionally cut off contact with the Ji family over the years, Bai Yanqing's presence is indelible! She is the descendant of the Bai and Ji families. The emperor was afraid of the Ji family and the Bai family. He appointed Bai Yanqing to enter the palace draft. It sounded like he was choosing concubines for the princes, but in fact, he intended to use Bai Yanqing to hold Bai and Ji hostage. Home!
From the front to the harem, one move has always affected the whole body! And looking at the noble ladies in this draft, they are all from prestigious families in the capital. It is not difficult to guess that the emperor wants to use the daughters of aristocratic families to contain the actions of major aristocratic families!
After all, as an emperor, who doesn't want all the power to be under his control?
Bai Jingxuan's heart is like a mirror, and Bai Yanqing can naturally understand the stakes involved.
"They come, the security."
Hearing this, Bai Yanqing looked calm, not at all panicked, and was so calm that Bai Jingxuan even doubted whether this was his delicate daughter.
What had he missed over the years?
There were no outsiders around at that time, and Bai Jingxuan did not hide the expression on his face at all. Seeing him like this, Bai Yanqing smiled instead and said lightly: "Father, why are you panicking first?"
Why did father panic first?
Why did father panic first?
Why did father panic first?
Bai Yanqing has been away for a long time, but in Bai Jingxuan's mind, Bai Yanqing's calm demeanor is still there, and what still echoes are the last words she left behind. He kept thinking over and over again in his heart the words Bai Yanqing left behind when he left.
By the way, "first"! Why did I get confused first?
Bai Jingxuan slammed the table and suddenly woke up!
Since the emperor wants to use the draft to contain everyone, he already has some taboos in his heart. The person who panics first should be the current emperor, not them!
After thinking about it, Bai Jingxuan seemed to have taken a reassurance. He happily walked back to his yard with his hands behind his back!
It seems that he has really ignored his daughter for too long!
