Zhuang Shiyang was very fond of this daughter. In his memory, he and his mother had never had such a tender moment as Zhuang Shiyang, but she was obviously the legitimate legitimate daughter. What an irony of fate.
Zhou's smile was full of laughter, but Han Yan clearly saw her glancing this way just now, so she must have seen it. Even if she didn't see it, with so many servants serving tea around her, could it be possible that all of them were blind? He had clearly given the order early in the morning and wanted to show off his power
Ji Lan couldn't see it and was about to shout a reminder angrily, but Han Yan reached out to stop him. They were happy to act, and she was happy to watch the show. Anyway, watching a play is much easier than acting. Zhou wanted to force her to speak first, otherwise she would lose her momentum from the beginning. She just kept silent to see who was more patient.
While talking to Zhuang Shiyang, Mrs. Zhou secretly glanced at Han Yan, how could this little hoof be so calm? Originally, he wanted to leave her alone for a while, but Zhuang Hanyan, who had been wronged, would definitely not be able to help but interrupt the elder's conversation. This is disrespectful. If she complained a few more words, Zhuang Shiyang would be even more unhappy. Even if Zhuang Hanyan didn't speak and just waited, such a long time would be enough to dampen her spirit.
Unfortunately, Mrs. Zhou soon realized that she was wrong. Han Yan always looked at them with a smile. When he met her gaze, he did not avoid it, and even raised the corners of his lips even higher, as if he had encountered something extremely happy. Zhou was stunned for a moment, but when she saw Han Yan's eyes were bright and insightful, and seemed to have a hint of sarcasm, she couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart.
When he looked again, Han Yan was smiling innocently and harmlessly.
She was startled and quickly comforted herself that the other party was just a teenage girl, so why should she be afraid. In such a daze, Zhuang Shiyang had already followed her gaze and spotted Han Yan, and frowned: "Yan'er is here, but I didn't even hear a sound."
Han Yan then brought Ji Lanshuhong forward and bowed timidly: "Dad, Yan'er doesn't want to disturb Madam's conversation with you, so she has to stand aside and wait. Besides, Madam has been looking at Yan'er just now. Yan'er thought dad already knew about it."
A few words showed that he was acting according to etiquette, and also hinted that Zhou had seen her a long time ago but did not remind her, so what was An's intention
Zhuang Shiyang was stunned and immediately understood the meaning of her words. He glanced at Mrs. Zhou unhappily. He always turned a blind eye to whatever tricks the wives and concubines played in the inner house. But playing tricks in front of him makes it seem like you don't take him seriously as a master. Moreover, Han Yan is also his legitimate daughter. With so many servants watching, they don't know how the news will spread later. Could it be said that he, Zhuang Shiyang, allowed the outside family to bully his legitimate daughter and cause trouble in the inner house? He is a civil servant, and the most important thing is his reputation.
Zhou's heart tightened, and she quickly apologized and said with a smile: "I don't know that she is the Fourth Miss. I just said that the girl from which family is so beautiful, just like the fairy daughter in the painting. If I had known earlier that it was Sister Yan, I would have It’s not too late to greet him personally.”
This is a wonderful thing to say. It not only clears oneself up, but also pleases her. Han Yan smiled slightly. She had made a good plan. When she saw that the momentum was not right, she would flatter herself. She wanted to soften her attitude first
It's a pity that Han Yan lowered his head and said respectfully: "My little girl is mediocre in appearance. Madam has over praised her."
Zhuang Shiyang was very satisfied with her obedient attitude, and quickly frowned: "Why are you calling me Madam? You should call me Aunt Zhou."
"Aunt Zhou?" Han Yan raised her little face, her black and white eyes full of doubts: "Which aunt of Yan'er is this?"
Zhuang Shiyang's face was a little embarrassed, but a trace of resentment flashed in Zhou's eyes.
"Yan'er, what are you talking about? This is your mother." Zhou's identity is indeed embarrassing. If she were not in such a hurry to enter the house, it would not be impossible to enter the house in a serious manner after the mourning period. However, I don’t know if she was worried about long nights and many dreams, so Zhou chose to enter the mansion at this time. She wanted to enter the mansion as a mistress, not as a concubine or a concubine, but she couldn’t speak out for outsiders, so she had to enter the mansion as a concubine first. , and will be promoted to the main room in the future.
"Since she is the mother, why should she be called Aunt Zhou?" Han Yan said innocently: "Dad, when my mother came into the house, all the aunts and aunts served tea, and the elders of the clan also came to give gifts and congratulations. Now that Aunt Zhou has entered She is my father’s wife, so Yan’er feels that we must inform all the aunts and elders.”
"No!" Before she could finish speaking, Zhuang Shiyang flatly refused, and he couldn't help but feel guilty. This matter must not be mentioned to the elders of the clan. He has never thought about lifting the Zhou family now. I originally thought that Han Yan was young and coaxed her to call her Aunt Zhou first, and then changed her name after Mrs. Zhou raised the wife, but that was no longer possible now.
There was undisguised disappointment in Zhou's eyes, but Han Yan was still smiling. Wasn't she working hard to be the mistress of the house? Can! As long as you can convince the elders, and from the beginning, you must be ready to compete with the aunts. After living in the mansion for so many years, Han Yan does not think that these aunts in his family are fuel-efficient lamps. He likes to make calculations, even if the plan is good enough.
Just as she was about to add fuel to the fire, a delicate voice interrupted her: "Is this Sister Yan'er?"
Han Yan sneered in her heart and finally came.
Zhuang Yushan wore a long pink cotton silk dress with a very wide hem, a begonia pattern embroidered on the chest, and a short cloud jacket. Wearing a flowing bun with a few delicate golden butterfly hairpins in her hair, she was naturally beautiful, but although her figure was still young, she still had the graceful grace of a girl. Such a careful dress makes the whole person look slim and graceful, with a pink face and peach blossoms.
This outfit looks even more sophisticated than her, the legitimate daughter. It's no wonder that Wei Rufeng's heart is moved. Such a beautiful woman, who speaks delicately and beautifully, is much more moving than her silent and dull appearance. Thinking of Wei Rufeng, my heart felt painful again.
On that side, Zhuang Yushan had already held Han Yan's hand affectionately and said with a smile, "I fell in love with my sister as soon as I saw her."
Han Yan's eyes fell on her hands, the fingers painted with bright red khaodan were as white as jade. She also smiled innocently, but what she said next shocked everyone in the room.
"Unfortunately, I don't like my sister."
Han Yan's peripheral vision fell on Zhou's face, and seeing her expression change, Zhuang Yushan didn't expect that she would say that, and was stunned for a moment.
"What did you say?" It was Zhuang Shiyang who spoke. He slammed the table: "What kind of attitude do you have? This is how your mother teaches you the rules! Kneel down!"
Han Yan bit her lip, bowed her head and knelt down.
A hint of secret joy flashed in Zhuang Yushan's eyes, and he soon changed to a look of aggrievedness, and generously tried to persuade him: "It doesn't matter, my sister may not be familiar with me. The ground is cold, so I'd better get up quickly."
Han Yan secretly smiled in her heart, knowing that her father was the most arrogant in his life and hated others disobeying him. Normally, his mother, aunt, and servants would obey him in everything. Zhuang Yushan wanted to act like a good person, but he directly ignored Zhuang Shiyang's attitude. This was not asking for trouble.
(End of chapter)