The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 145: Worrying

"I have no connection with the Marquis's mansion now, so naturally I should be placed in the back of the queue. What brings you here?"

Wei Ming's position was relatively high, after all, she was the daughter of General Weiyuan.

Wei Ming smiled and said, "I was bored over there by myself, so I came to keep you company. My mother is there to take care of things."

Anyway, she didn't really have much to say to Xu Ying. They were in the same age group, and she didn't go out often and wasn't very familiar with her.

Besides Ji Yuxiu, Shen Hanyu was her close friend.

"Speaking of which, I wonder how Yuxiu is doing at the border."

The situation at the border can be gleaned from the letters sent by Pei Du.

The sudden attack by the foreign tribes came ahead of schedule; in Shen Hanyu's memory, it should have been a year later.

However, the situation was still under control, so it didn't escalate too much.

Just like in Chang'an, not many people know about things on the border.

"The situation at the border is under control for the time being, so don't worry."

Wei Ming knew all of this.

"If it gets out of control, my father should go too."

Shen Hanyu sighed. That was true. She was still worried about Pei Du because of his fate in his previous life.

Both had their own thoughts, but in the end, Wei Ming showed a relaxed smile.

"At least there's no bad news coming in yet, let's eat."

The food at the wedding banquet was quite good. After Shen Hanyu took a few bites, she saw Lingxing walking over.

She recognized Lingxing; she was Qi Jiaying's colleague.

"Miss Shen, our young lady would like to have a word with you."

Qi Jiaying invited her over, and Shen Hanyu got up, said a few words to Wei Ming, and then decided to go and take a look.

Upon arriving at the new house, Shen Hanyu went inside. Qi Jiaying was sitting upright inside. When she saw Shen Hanyu, she put down her fan and smiled warmly.

"Miss Qi." Shen Hanyu stopped in front of her, sizing up Qi Jiaying's purpose.

Qi Jiaying gestured for her to sit down.

"I can't think of anyone to talk to. I'm not very familiar with the other sisters in the Marquis's mansion, so I thought of you."

It wasn't dark yet, and it was normal for Qi Jiaying to feel bored since she had to wait a long time. But calling her over...

"This is a new house, it's not appropriate for me to stay here."

Shen Hanyu was about to leave when Qi Jiaying got up and pulled her away.

"Stay here with me for a while, Miss Shen. Tell me about the girls' school. Earlier at the Marquis's residence, I mentioned that my sisters were already attending the girls' school and that I wasn't particularly concerned about it, but I still kept it in mind."

Shen Hanyu found it strange that Qi Jiaying's sisters didn't talk to her about girls' schools.

Perhaps sensing Shen Hanyu's confusion, Qi Jiaying's expression turned unusually forlorn.

“I have a distant relationship with my family, and we don’t usually sit down and talk about these things.”

Since Qi Jiaying had said so, Shen Hanyu sat down and selectively talked about the girls' school.

It wasn't as dramatic as it seemed. For the girls, it was just like for the boys in the academy. The daily lessons were dull and monotonous. But those who went to the girls' school all wanted to make their mark on the imperial examinations.

Once you enter a girls' school, who wouldn't want to prove themselves?

Lingxing listened from the side and saw the envy in Qi Jiaying's eyes. She reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

If the Qi family hadn't wanted to marry into a wealthier family, Qi Jiaying wouldn't have gotten engaged so quickly.

Shen Hanyu took in the expressions of the two of them, and after careful consideration, she finally said something.

“Even after getting married, it’s not that you can’t go to a girls’ school.”

Because it won't be long before Princess Yongning takes this into consideration and further improves the system.

Qi Jiaying was taken aback, then said, "I know you mean well, but you should understand the situation here at the Marquis's residence to some extent. In the future, I will be following my mother-in-law and will have to take care of these things, so I'm afraid I won't have that much time."

Shen Hanyu smiled. It was indeed the case. After marriage, there were more restrictions on women, so Princess Yongning preferred to take in unmarried girls.

“There’s always a way. Miss Qi can take her time to consider it. The path of girls’ education is long, and so is ours.”

Qi Jiaying felt a little relieved.

"Talking with you has made me feel much better. Thank you, Miss Shen."

As she spoke, she took out a gold hairpin as a thank-you gift, which Shen Hanyu accepted without refusing.

She couldn't stay in the new house for too long, so she left immediately after the conversation without lingering.

After everyone left, Lingxing said, "Actually, what Miss Shen said makes sense."

Qi Jiaying was well aware of this.

"Let's observe the situation of this Marquis's residence before discussing future matters."

Lingxing squatted down and rested on Qi Jiaying's knees.

“Young lady, the young master is a good man. Perhaps we can ask him for help.”

Qi Jiaying raised her index finger and covered Lingxing's mouth.

"Don't say things like that again."

No matter how good Liang Siyu is, he is not the one in charge of the Marquis's mansion now.

After Shen Hanyu returned, her eyes remained fixed on Liang Ruochu, who was clutching her handkerchief, seemingly distracted.

She's getting a little anxious.

Li Jing and Zhao Yu, who were seated at the head of the table, noticed it.

Li Jing coughed lightly and said calmly, "This must be the third young lady of the household?"

Xu Ying paused for a moment, then looked at Liang Ruochu, who had been silent all along. Liang Ruochu was also very flustered, and she stood up and bowed.

Li Jing smiled gently: "Miss Liang, there's no need for such formalities."

Li Huaijiang took a sip of wine, wondering what Li Jing was up to.

When Liang Ruochu met Li Jing's smile, her mind went a little dizzy, and a blush crept up her cheeks.

This was the first time His Highness the Crown Prince had spoken to her like this.

Zhao Yu, standing beside Li Jing, subtly concealed the mockery in her eyes and spoke in a kind tone: "The young ladies of the Marquis's mansion are all outstanding. The third young lady is shy, and considering her age, she is about the same as the second young lady. I wonder if she is ready for marriage?"

After Zhao Yu spoke, many people at the table looked at Liang Ruochu.

Liang Ruochu immediately became extremely nervous. Those who noticed this shook their heads slightly, thinking that she was not capable of handling a situation and would be of no use to marry her. Many people gave up on the idea.

Xu Ying pondered the meaning behind the words. What was going on? Was he going to arrange a marriage for Liang Ruochu?

Shen Hanyu found it amusing watching from behind; this was truly entertaining.

"Chu'er is still young and not yet married."

Xu Ying picked up the conversation and replied to Zhao Yu.

Zhao Yu tapped the table lightly with her fingertips, seemingly lost in thought, while an idea popped into Liang Ruochu's mind.

It felt like something was blocking her throat, and Liang Ruochu ultimately couldn't bring herself to say those words.

Li Jing put down his wine cup. This Marquis's mansion is really interesting; there are quite a few people who want Shen Hanyu dead.

Li Huaijiang sighed, "Sister-in-law, this is a family matter of the Marquis's household after all. Look how frightened that girl. Let's not try to play matchmaker."

Zhao Yu nodded after hearing Li Huaijiang's words: "That makes sense."

Liang Ruochu pursed her lips and sat down, her clothes crumpled from being gripped tightly.

Liang Ruoxue sneered from the side: "You don't actually think that His Highness the Crown Prince's casual concern for you just now meant he wanted to take you as a concubine, do you? You think you're so great?"

Liang Ruochu was already used to Liang Ruoxue's sarcasm.