Zhulan did know, and she calculated her granddaughter's age in her mind. She was not a perfect person, and she was partial, but she would never neglect anyone in terms of education. A child's growth requires the care of both parents.
Even if children in ancient times matured precociously, they would still feel a sense of loss. It was indeed time to give Zhao a lesson. However, the second child did not neglect Yu Shuang and brought back some things for her when he came back from going out.
Zhulan got up and went to the second courtyard. Zhao was in the courtyard, making clothes. Zhulan looked at the material and asked, "Is it for Yushuang?"
Zhao felt guilty and put down her needlework. She was not stupid and guessed why her mother-in-law came. "Well, I haven't made clothes for Yushuang for a long time. Today I realized that I have neglected Yushuang for a long time."
Zhulan raised her eyebrows. She was quite surprised that Zhao could find out and say it out on her own. "They say that crying children are loved by others. I think sensible children are more loved by others. Don't you think so?"
Zhao thought of how Yushuang rarely cried, not only did she not have to worry about anything, but she also kept thinking about her. She felt distressed and said, "Yes."
Zhulan didn't plan to go into details, as long as she didn't ignore the child's roll call, "You've worked hard taking care of Nini these days."
Nini was able to be raised so well, thanks to Zhao's meticulousness.
But Zhao thought it was worth it, "Mom, Nini will grow up safely."
Zhulan looked at the appraising look in Zhao's eyes and nodded with a smile, "Yes."
Zhulan chatted with Zhao for a while and then went back. Zhao saw her mother-in-law off and went back to the tree to continue making clothes. She had to sew them today and embroider them with flowers, so she had to hurry.
In the blink of an eye, it was Miss Lin's birthday. Xuehan and Suxuan went together, while Zhulan went to the Wang family.
At the Wang family, Zhulan saw Tao coming out to greet her, "Why did you come out in person?"
"I just want to go out for a walk. I'm bored staying in the house these days."
When she said this, Tao's tone was sweet.
Zhulan understood that it was Lord Wang who didn't want Tao to move, and said with a smile, "Lord Wang is also worried about you."
Tao said: "He is just too nervous and worried."
Zhulan chuckled, "You may say that, but who knows how happy you are in your heart!"
The two of them talked as they went into the house. The weather was a bit cold now, so it was not suitable to stay outside for too long.
Zhulan sat next to Tao, "You asked me to come here for more than just chatting with me, right?"
Mrs. Tao was embarrassed. "I should have been the one to find you, but you saw that I was not feeling well, so I had to ask you to come. You also know that I am your illegitimate daughter."
Tao paused. Zhulan understood what Wei Yanming said, "You want me to help you with matchmaking?"
Mrs. Tao waved her hand, "I won't ask you to be a matchmaker for her. I'll tell you the truth. No matter how angry our master is with Wang Li, she is his biological daughter after all. He doesn't expect to find someone of equal status, so he wants to find a good young man."
Zhu Lan reacted immediately, and after a few thoughts, she understood what was going on. "Master Wang has taken a fancy to Shi Qing?"
Tao nodded generously, "Yes, it's him."
Zhulan felt that Lord Wang had good taste, but it was a pity that Shi Qing's marriage was not simple. "Are you asking me to test the waters?"
Tao was a little embarrassed, "I can't help it."
She really didn't want to take care of the concubine's daughter, but for the sake of the face of the entire Wang family, she still had to step forward.
Zhulan listened to Mrs. Tao's tone. Lord Wang and Mrs. Tao both felt that it was a sure thing. Deep down, they still looked down on Shi Qing's background. Even Zhou Shuren's teachings could not change Shi Qing's origin. If there were no problems with the concubine of the Wang family, she really would not have liked Shi Qing.
Lord Wang is considered a good father. His daughter has some problems, so she found a man with a questionable background. She can only rely on the Wang family for the rest of her life!
It's a pity that the Wang family considered everything very carefully, but they didn't know that Shi Qing was the emperor's man. Zhu Lan couldn't reveal it, so she could only say, "I'll go back and test it."
Mrs. Tao was happy. If Wang Li could be married off sooner, she would be more content. "Thank you."
At the Lin residence, Xue Han and her sister-in-law sat together, watching Miss Lin show off in silence.
Su Xuan covered her face with a fan and whispered into Xue Han's ear, "I really can't stand it."
Xue Han held the fan and said, "We have only been here for less than half an hour. We have to wait a little longer before we can leave."
Suddenly, Miss Lin stood up and enthusiastically went out to greet a girl. Miss Lin introduced, "This is the second young lady of Yao Hou Mansion."
Xue Han was a little dazed. She didn't know much about the young lady of Yao Hou's Mansion. She looked to be about fifteen years old and barely pretty, but with a special arrogance between her eyebrows. Miss Lin was very enthusiastic, and Miss Yao also had a faint expression.
Su Xuan introduced in a low voice, "The daughter of Lord Yao's second wife. It is said that Lord Yao's mother was one of the best women back then, and this second wife is extremely pretty. However, this young lady is very favored."
Xue Han retracted her gaze, "Are there many children in Yao Hou Mansion?"
Su Xuan had been to the Marquis' Mansion. "Not too often. Miss Yao, who was born out of wedlock, has already married. Miss Yao, who is still unmarried, is also born out of wedlock but is also very favored and is no less favored than a legitimate daughter. The son, Prince Yao, is the eldest. The second son is born out of wedlock but is deeply in the Marquis' heart. The third son is a legitimate daughter but is only ten years old."
Xue Han thought, so among the six children, except for those who are married, Prince Yao is the least favored.
Miss Yao Er looked around and was unhappy. She was wearing pink today and was used to being alone at home. "Who are you?"
Xue Han saw her pointing at her and stood up and said, "My daughter Zhou Xue Han, the second daughter of the Jinzhou prefect."
Before Miss Yao Er spoke, Su Xuan said, "Miss Yao Er, long time no see."
Miss Yao Er then remembered that the county lady had married into the family of Magistrate Zhou. This County Lady Anhe was not someone to be trifled with, and Magistrate Zhou was not to be trifled with either. Even though she had only been here for two days, she had heard a lot. She swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue, still feeling annoyed, and greeted him with a greeting: "County Lady Anhe."
Su Xuan smiled and pulled Xue Han, "We'll sit down too, Miss Second, please go ahead."
After Miss Yao sat down again, she couldn't help but tug at her skirt, glancing at Miss Lin out of the corner of her eye. This dress was given to her by Miss Lin yesterday!
Su Xuan also looked at Miss Lin with a smile. It was no secret that Miss Yao didn't like to wear the same clothes as others because of her appearance. But why did Miss Yao come to Jinzhou
In the afternoon, Zhulan came back and heard about the Lin family. Su Xuan said, "Ms. Lin didn't expect that Miss Yao was arrogant but not stupid, so she didn't succeed in her plan."
This time, she lost more than she gained. Miss Yao is a vengeful person.
Zhu Lan was very puzzled, "Why did the daughter of the Yao family come to Jinzhou City?"