Seeing Su Yao remained silent, Zhang Linghui felt that this girl was too quiet. When she was at this age, she was full of vitality, but Su Yao did not look like a girl of this age at all.
No wonder no one can clearly describe Su Yao's character.
Who can tell what a taciturn, almost mute person likes
Zhang Linghui carefully observed Su Yao's reaction. Only after seeing her uneasy hands did she believe that Su Yao was listening to her words. She frowned slightly and said quietly, "Women are like duckweed. They drift with the flow. Without strong support, it's hard for them to have a smooth life. Look at those noble ladies who laugh at you and snub you. Do they have any manners or virtues? But even I have to endure it. I can only listen to what they say, whether it's nice or not. In the final analysis, it's not because of their own abilities, but because their fathers and brothers are prominent."
The line that had been in my mind all of a sudden became clear.
This inexplicable invitation, Su Rong's humiliation, the conflicts in Song Heng's family... ...
Although they seem to have no connection, they actually have one thing in common, that is King Zhuang who is hidden behind the scenes.
Considering that Song Zhibin and Xu Ying had frequent private contacts, the answer is obvious.
Su Yao sneered in his heart.
King Zhuang successfully ascended the throne in his previous life and was also known for his benevolence and filial piety.
I don’t know whether he is filial or not, but the word “benevolence” is really not worthy of its name and makes people laugh.
She pursed her lips, her eyes like a panicked deer: "But I... But I..."
"Yes." Zhang Linghui understood very well, touched her head affectionately and sighed silently: "I also know that the prince of Yongding died young, and your eldest brother is...the third master is also a talented person who is not appreciated..."
As she spoke, tears filled her eyes again: "If it weren't for this, how could I have such a reputation and be misunderstood as a vain woman?"
Su Yao blinked and looked at her: "Madam, are you saying that you like my elder brother?"
Zhang Linghui smiled bitterly: "At this point, what's the point of saying all this?" She looked at Su Yao eagerly: "You are still young, and everything has just begun. Don't be like me. I look glorious on the surface, but in fact I have no autonomy and I am still belittled by those people."
Su Yao was very annoyed by Zhang Linghui's persuasion.
She lowered her head and said bitterly: "But what can I do? You also said that women rely on their fathers and brothers before they get married..."
"Silly girl." Zhang Linghui couldn't help but smile: "That's true, but there are also women who bring glory to their families. Look, isn't the Qin family one of them? Princess Zhuang is pregnant now. Look, how many rewards has the emperor continuously sent to the palace?"
Seeing Su Yao lowering his head, Zhang Linghui sighed softly, "And Madam Pang Guifei... You see, no matter how noble a lady is, she has to bow her head and bend her waist in front of the madams. This is what true nobility means."
As she spoke, she couldn't help coughing: "Speaking of which, Concubine Li has always wanted to choose a concubine for His Highness, but there has never been a suitable candidate. For a while, I heard that Ruyi was one of the candidates, but I don't know why, this matter was not mentioned again later..."
Bringing up Su Xingxuan as an example clearly shows that he knows the situation of the Su family very well.
At the beginning, Concubine Li did have the idea of choosing a concubine for Prince Zhuang, and she even asked the emperor for help. The Ministry of Rites was also selecting someone. It was because of this that Master Su San felt that he could get in touch with Prince Zhuang after receiving hints from the Qin family.
This is also the reason why Su Xingxuan was so anxious to deal with her who was still in Taiyuan. She was afraid that she would take over the position.
Su Yao sneered in his heart and could already guess what Zhang Linghui would say next.
As expected, Zhang Linghui looked her up and down and said, "It's a pity for you, my sister. You have such an outstanding appearance and such good character, but you have been delayed. The Su family is in such a situation now. Even if Mrs. He likes you, she is your grandmother after all, and cannot be the master of your marriage. Others, where can they give you a better way out."
She sighed again, as if she was very regretful: "What a pity..."
Su Yao cooperated with her very well. She grabbed the jade pendant on her waist with some resentment and said sneerly, "It can't be helped. It's just everyone's fate. My elder brother is like that, and my elder sister is divorced and staying at home... It's not easy for me to come out, but the ladies don't even look at me. What can I do?"
At this time, the housekeeper came over to urge Zhang Linghui: "Princess Mingchang asked when the show would start, and Madam Qin is here too..."
Zhang Linghui dismissed her and patted Su Yao's hand: "Mrs. Qin is here, I have to go over to entertain her quickly, don't be sad. If you don't want to see the girls inside, just walk around the mansion to relax. There are quite a few places to see in our mansion. I'll let the little girl follow you, just a little..."
She said, "You can't go over to Tingyunxuan. His Royal Highness Prince Zhuang is there learning chess from the master in our mansion."
Su Yao opened his eyes wide, hesitated for a moment, and then nodded.
Zhang Linghui turned and left the woods to go to the flower hall. Aunt Zhang hurriedly followed. She glanced behind her and could no longer see Su Yao. Only then did she gently ask Zhang Linghui, "You spent so much time arranging today's affairs, but you only said a few words to Fourth Miss Su. Isn't it too simple?"
"Simple?" Zhang Linghui sighed, her eyes full of ruthless mockery: "As a human being, you have seven emotions and six desires. It's human nature to seek benefits and avoid harm. Water flows to low places, and people go to high places. The Su family is declining, and she is not favored in a place like this. With such a good ladder to heaven in front of her, how could she not go?"
No one doesn't want to live a better life.
Wealth and glory are within your reach, would you not reach out for it
Zhang Linghui smiled and had no doubt about this at all.
Everyone in the flower hall had already arrived. Mrs. Qin laughed when she saw Zhang Linghui: "This is really something. She left us here and ran off to who knows where. Should she be beaten or not?"
Princess Chun'an snorted at the side, "She has always been a pushover. Isn't this the girl from the Su family here? She was afraid that people would point fingers at her, so she took her away. She always took her away to settle down outside, just because she was afraid that she would be wronged."
Mrs. Qin said "oh" and looked around, very surprised: "But everyone is here, you took a little girl away, what should she do?"
Zhang Linghui's heart moved, and she coughed before saying, "She refused to stay here, saying that she wanted to walk around."