"Then you say... what should I do?" Zhou said hesitantly: "Don't blame me for not reminding you, that little bitch is a monster. I have never seen anyone at her age have such a terrible scheming."
"That's because you are stupid." Mrs. Zhou said lazily: "She is just a thirteen-year-old girl. She will be getting married next year when she is a hairpin. If you say that you are getting married to her, won't you let out a bad breath?" A sneer escaped: "A woman's marriage is a matter of life."
Zhou said angrily: "I can't make the decision about her marriage. I have already made an agreement with King Wei. When she gets her haircut next year, she will join King Wei's palace and become the eldest concubine." Then she said angrily: "I don't know where I got my luck. He was actually able to climb up to Prince Wei’s Mansion.”
"Prince Wei's Mansion?" Mrs. Zhou frowned and thought for a moment: "If she marries into Prince Wei's Mansion and wins the favor of the Crown Prince, I am afraid she will turn against you in the future. Now she is nothing, yet she can put you in this situation. In such a situation, if I become the Crown Princess, wouldn't it turn the world upside down?"
Mrs. Zhou nodded: "But what else can be done?"
Da Zhou glanced at her and said, "We can't let that girl marry Crown Prince Wei, so we have to marry her to someone else beforehand."
Zhou's eyes lit up: "You mean..."
The eldest Zhou family smiled sweetly: "My Wei'er is now fifteen years old, so he may need a... concubine."
Mrs. Zhou understood this, and for a moment she forgot the pain of her recent miscarriage, and said overjoyed: "How to plan?"
Mrs. Zhou stroked the long hair on her chest: "In this case, my sister and Yushan will have to work hard."
Han Yan didn't see Da Zhou until dinner.
For the first time, Zhuang Shiyang enthusiastically ordered his servants to serve the best tea to entertain the beautiful lady. The table was full of dishes. Han Yan glanced slightly and saw that Zhuang Shiyang was looking at Mrs. Zhou with unstoppable passion. She understood in her heart, so she stepped forward and bowed: "Yan'er has met Mrs. Zhou."
Mrs. Zhou carefully looked at Han Yan in front of her, and she felt a little suspicious when she saw that she was wearing two buns and an ordinary pink jacket and skirt. She looked innocent and cute. The Hanyan in Zhou's mouth was very scheming. Wei'er once said that this Zhuang Hanyan was ruthless, but now she seemed to be just an ordinary little girl. On the contrary, this made her even more afraid to underestimate the little girl in front of her.
Pretending requires more means than showing hostility.
She then stroked Han Yan's head with a smile: "It must be Yan'er, look at this beautiful and beautiful girl, she is worthy of being our young lady."
Han Yan smiled and said nothing.
Zhuang Shiyang ordered his servants to prepare the dishes, and everyone began to eat.
Zhuang Qin and Aunt Wan were not there as usual, Zhuang Hanming stayed in the room because he had to study the homework assigned by his husband, and Aunt Mei was raising her baby peacefully in Furong Garden. There were only Han Yan and the Zhou family and the Zhou family at the table.
Mrs. Zhou smiled and said, "Brother-in-law, I have a favor to ask of you."
The beauty had a request, Zhuang Shiyang said quickly: "It doesn't matter if you say it."
Han Yan's hands holding the vegetables paused slightly, and he listened to them calmly.
"I want to hold a banquet at the Zhuang Mansion." Mrs. Zhou said with a smile: "My sister has just had a miscarriage, and something happened to Yushan again, so I was thinking that if I could hold a banquet, I would be able to overcome the bad luck. , I’m afraid my sister’s illness will be much better.”
Zhuang Shiyang was about to agree when he heard Han Yan say: "It's a good thing that Mrs. Zhou has considered this for my aunt. But..." She said worriedly: "Now my father is being impeached by the censor for doting on his concubine and killing his wife. If it happens at this time Then a banquet was held because of my aunt, and it spread to the ears of interested people..." She smiled: "Although we all know that my father did not do anything to spoil his concubine and kill his wife, but people follow what they say, and the rumors are fiercer than tigers. Holding a banquet at this time, My father has become the target of public criticism."
What she said did make sense. Official position was Zhuang Shiyang's weakness. Zhuang Shiyang was originally very happy to agree to the request of the Zhou family. But when Han Yan said that it might threaten his official position, a layer of cold sweat broke out all over his body, and he couldn't say the word "good" to his mouth.
Seeing Zhuang Shiyang's reaction, Mrs. Zhou's eyes flashed with a hint of ridicule. Zhuang Yushan waited angrily for Han Yan. Every time, Han Yan was against her, and Han Yan was their mortal enemy.
However, the eldest Zhou clan looked at Han Yan meaningfully and said, "Yan'er is very aware of the affairs of the court at such a young age."
Han Yan lowered his head: "When it comes to my father's official position, I have to be extremely careful."
Da Zhou smiled and turned to Zhuang Shiyang: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, as long as the name of the banquet is not for my sister. Brother-in-law can use the New Year as an excuse to invite all the adults to the banquet. The Holy Father does not like his ministers to form cliques. If I send you, my brother-in-law can invite more official wives. I dare not say to other concubines, but the grand master will definitely attend the banquet. Perhaps, there will be some improvement in Lord Zhuang's demotion."
Hearing this, Zhuang Shiyang immediately became excited: "If there is a change... it would be great. I will have someone write a greeting note later. It will be ready in two days!"
Mrs. Zhou smiled slightly: "I'm sorry to trouble you, brother-in-law. I will definitely say something good about my brother-in-law in front of the Grand Master if I have the opportunity in the future." After saying that, he covered his mouth and smiled: "We are all one family."
Zhuang Shiyang stared at her closely: "Lan...sister is really the lucky star of Zhuang Mansion!"
After another round of flattery and flattery, Han Yan frowned. She was not afraid of Da Zhou's conspiracy, but Da Zhou's words revealed a message intentionally or unintentionally: Da Zhou had great status in front of Grand Master Zhang, and could even influence his decisions in officialdom. If the Zhou family had such a high status, it would be much more troublesome to overthrow them. However, if the Great Zhou Clan is not overthrown, the Zhou Clan will have a powerful assistant, making it even more difficult to deal with.
How can we weaken the position of the Zhou family in Taishi Zhang's heart
At the dinner table, Han Yan has been thinking about this issue.
After dinner and some conversation, Han Yan unexpectedly met Zhang Wei on the way back to Qingqiu Garden.
Ever since Han Yan slapped Zhang Wei last time, Zhang Wei was a little afraid of his cousin. Later, he told the Zhou family about the matter and realized that Han Yan was just scaring him. Zhang Wei gritted his teeth with hatred towards Han Yan. Han Yan was the first person who dared to play tricks on him like this.
Zhang Wei blocked Han Yan's path: "It turns out to be my cousin."
There was no Zhang Wei on the table during dinner. Now that he saw Zhang Wei, Han Yan was just slightly startled and then said with a smile: "Cousin."
Zhang Wei looked at her and felt that Han Yan was taller than before, and her eyebrows seemed to be a bit longer. Although she was not stunningly beautiful, she was still pretty and good-looking. Thinking of her waved her hand without hesitation that night, his heart suddenly rose. Feeling the desire to conquer, I rubbed my hands and walked forward: "My cousin is getting more and more beautiful."
Han Yan stepped aside and Ji Lan protected her behind him. Han Yan smiled and said, "My cousin is becoming more and more naughty. He steps on the land of the Zhuang Mansion, but he still thinks that he is the young master of the Grand Master's Mansion." She smiled playfully: "Believe it or not, if I slap you now, I still have a chance to make you speechless."
(End of chapter)