The Pei family is a large family in Anxi, and their ancestral home is in Changzhou. Today's lotus appreciation banquet is held at his family's ancestral home, which is also in Beiguan City. Beiguan City is not big, and Mingyi has visited it mostly in the past few days. Although he has never entered the Pei Mansion, he knows that it occupies a very large area. When I arrived at the door today, I realized that the courtyard is even more spacious. The stone lions outside the door are majestic. The courtyard walls extend to both sides of the street, and there is no end in sight. The trees inside the walls are shady. In this land of Anxi, there is a sense of heroism. Come on, you have money! It's even more impressive than the Anxi Governor's Mansion. However, the Pei family was very proud. When they heard that the governor and his wife had arrived, the second master of the Pei family and all the guests came to the door to greet them. After Xue Lin got off the horse, he personally helped Mingyi down from the carriage, and then the two of them went to the front door of the mansion to greet today's host. Xue Lin rarely attended such banquets, but today he actually came to the door of Pei Mansion. Everyone thought that Pei Mansion was a big deal. It can be seen that the always cold-faced and cold-hearted Governor Xue actually married the Governor from Wangjing himself. Madam helped her get out of the carriage, and there was even a hint of gentleness in her expression, and everyone had something else to worry about. Looking at the lady again, she has a graceful figure, generous and calm, every move, every frown and every smile is indescribably beautiful, especially the greasy white skin, which somehow looks like milk, contrasting with the clear face. Ling's eyebrows, lips as red as petals, and smile without saying a word, her facial features are only 50% beautiful, but they are 45% more beautiful, which makes people feel amazing. This is Wangjing’s noble daughter! They always look down upon them in their daily conversations, thinking that those people are just born in a good place, right under the imperial city, so that they feel superior to others, but there is nothing special about them. But today, looking at Mrs. Xue, standing next to Governor Xue, whom they usually kept aloof from, she still looked calm and natural, standing side by side, without the slightest hint of foil, with her own style and brilliance. Something that the ladies from Anxi's powerful families had always believed in quietly collapsed. It seems that it is rumored that Governor Xue is very in love with his newlywed wife. These days, he even takes her in and out of the military camp and is inseparable. Is it true? Entering the courtyard of Pei's Mansion, she saw small bridges, flowing water, pavilions and pavilions. It looked like a garden in the south of the Yangtze River. Mingyi once again realized that the trees of these Anxi wealthy families had deep roots and family heritage. These are common sights in Wangjing or the Central Plains. To build and maintain them in Anxi is the confidence of the family. Anxi doesn't have as many rules as Wangjing. You can tell by looking at the number of women walking on the street. Therefore, there is no such thing as separate banquets for men and women. However, the banquet had not started yet. Since Xue Lin was here, he wanted to visit the host, the head of the Pei family. The head of the Pei family was an old man in his late teens, and his wife was gone long ago. Mingyi couldn't follow him, so she separated from him for the time being and went to the garden with the female family members.
The Pei family has been inherited for hundreds of years, and the tree has big branches. Now, only his two sons live in the ancestral home with Mr. Pei. The eldest son is an official in Beijing, and his wife takes care of him there. Several grandchildren follow him to study in Wangjing. The person who just came to greet them was the second master of the Pei family. The wife of the second married daughter of the Pei family went to her in-laws to take care of her during her confinement period. Therefore, the only owner of the female family was the fifth daughter of the Pei family. Mingyi had just met the fifth lady of the Pei family. She was wearing a neat riding uniform with a bright color. She had a red-tassel soft whip tucked around her waist. She had bright facial features and was very good-looking. Her movements were smooth, Anxi Compared with the girls in Wangjing, all the girls seem to have a little more vitality, from the Hu sisters to the fifth lady Pei. Madam Pei Wu's eyes fell on Mingyi from time to time, sizing up and scrutinizing her. Mingyi seemed unaware and let her look at her. However, when she and Xue Lin were on the same road just now, Madam Pei Wu didn't look at her for a long time. More than Xue Lin. I wonder when this fifth lady will open her mouth to compare arrows with her? Mingyi thought while smiling and joking with others. As the wife of the Governor of Anxi, Mingyi had a distinguished status in Anxi. Naturally, many people wanted to get close to her. Some people took the opportunity to talk to her along the way. When they arrived at the waterside pavilion next to the lotus pond, everyone As they sat down one after another, admiring the lotus and having some refreshments, she was surrounded by many people. "Why does Madam's skin look so good?" "What kind of powder did Madam use? It looks like it's useless." "Also, the color of the rouge and lipstick is actually very beautiful. It looks a little special." "This fragrance is coming, it smells like camellia." When socializing between women, talking about clothes and makeup is the most common and safest topic. What's more, these people really want to know today, so just say something to me. , asked all kinds of questions. The smile on Mingyi's face was almost unbearable as everyone stared at her. No one told her before she came that the girls in Anxi were so enthusiastic, but they almost didn't touch her face directly. "Don't any of you know that Mrs. Xue opened a powder shop on Changmen Street? I heard that many of the prescriptions sold are used by nobles in the palace." A delicate voice sounded, and Mingyi raised her eyes. Seeing Mrs. Pei Wu's bright and beautiful eyes, she was a little surprised. "Really? Then I'm going to take a look!" "I know, but that newly opened 'Hua Xiangrong'?" "Yes, yes, let's go see it together another day." Listening to this sound, Mingyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Her purpose of coming today was finally achieved, and she could finally go back to work. After pondering for a moment, she stood up, walked to Mrs. Pei Wu, and blessed her, "Just now... thank you Mrs. Pei Wu." Mrs. Pei Wu's eyes fell on Mingyi, with some curiosity and some unspeakable meaning, "Hasn't Mrs. Xue heard the rumors about me and Governor Xue? She is still too confident, so she doesn't care at all." ? I originally thought that Madam would want to see me when we met at the gate of the Governor's Mansion that day, but from just now to now, Madam doesn't seem to take me seriously. I'm not saying that you look down on people, but... how should I put it? Well..." She frowned in distress, and then said after a while, "You just look at me no differently than you look at others." Mingyi was still a little worried, but when she raised her eyes, she saw that the other female family members were looking at each other. When she came over, they all moved out of the way. They poked their heads towards here from a distance, and many of them were whispering. No one dared to come close. No matter what the reason is, it seems that these people can see clearly that no one dares to venture into the muddy waters between her and Pei Wu Niangzi, but they are very wise and wise in protecting themselves.
"It's just some rumors, Mrs. Pei Wu has not done anything, why should I treat you differently?" Mingyi replied with a smile. "Then how can Mrs. Xue treat me differently?" Mrs. Pei Wu raised her chin with her hand, blinked and looked at Mingyi as if distressed, "If I say... I want to marry Governor Xue, I wonder if Mrs. Xue will look at me the same as others?" Her tone was very light, with a hint of curiosity. Mingyi felt depressed for a moment. She had never seen such a straightforward person. Even if those women in Wangjing City had this intention, they would hide it. Even if everyone knew it tacitly, they would never do it. To put it bluntly, it seems that this person, who is from a century-old family and a local wealthy family, is a bit... too uncouth. The smile on Mingyi's face weakened by two points, "A wealthy family like the Pei family will never give up their daughter to be a child for others. Even if Mrs. Pei Wu is willing to do so, she will not do so." "You can't be a child for others, so what about a wife who is a commoner? A wife who is a commoner can't be considered a child, right? Governor Xue saved my life. At that time, I decided that he was a hero in my heart and I wanted to marry him, even if this I am willing to accept grievances. What about Mrs. Xue? How can Mrs. Xue be willing to accept me for the sake of Governor Xue? "