If the marriage contract between the two families still exists, then they will be the ones being gossiped about.
Sure enough, Xuan'er's initial opinion was correct. What was the point of having someone like Hua Bochen here
But now this matter has nothing to do with them, just prepare some things and let Ying'er go to see the wife of Pingjin Marquis. Then they started to prepare for Wenren Xiang's marriage. They could ignore Wenren Xiang, but they couldn't neglect the guests who came to visit.
Xiao Cao forgot about it as soon as she turned around, and naturally ignored this matter. She only focused on her own things. This went on until the day when Wen Ren Xiang got married. After being reminded by people around her, Xiao Cao finally raised her head, remembering that she had not yet added any dowry to Wen Ren Xiang. Since returning home, she basically had no contact with this cousin. Although her actions were indeed somewhat disgusting, she was getting married after all, so she still had to do some face-saving work.
Xiaocao has been burying herself in books whenever she has free time these days, either in the Imperial Hospital or at home. When she is at home, she usually asks Wenren Xiaosi to come over to help her read. She is really trying to do two things at once. Perhaps she is really too focused, reading so much and so fast that she actually feels a little dizzy. So she takes this opportunity to give herself a little break and relax a little.
The dowry and gifts were nothing more than gold and silver jewelry. Xiaocao didn't intend to be original and choose other things. Xiaocao had no shortage of such things. She didn't buy them one by one, but boxes after boxes. Moreover, no matter whether they were bought by Han or given to her as gifts for various reasons, none of them were inferior - not to mention the thank-you gifts given to her specifically. As for the rest, no matter whether they were the things she received when she first returned home or on her birthday later, Han only selected the best ones - picking any one to give to Wen Renxiang would be a big deal.
Even so, choosing and delivering gifts was still a difficult task for Xiaocao, and she finally asked the maids around her to do it for her. After all, they had all served in the Han family before and were highly valued, so they knew a lot.
Wen Renying was forced by Han to learn more about some things, but there was no such requirement for Xiaocao.
Xiaocao took the things and went out, and ran into Wen Renying who came over.
"I guessed that Fourth Sister would be going out by now." Wen Renying smiled and took Xiaocao's arm, "What is Fourth Sister going to give to Wen... Sixth Sister?" She took the box from Xiaocao's hand and opened it, "A hairpin and a pair of earrings. Fourth Sister has all good things in her hands." She closed the box again, not taking it seriously.
"Let the maid choose. Has Seventh Sister added her makeup yet?" His eyes fell on the hands of Wen Renying's maid.
"I'm planning to go with my fourth sister. I picked out a pair of bracelets for her."
According to Wenren Xiang's status, she would not have many good things, not to mention that because of her various behaviors, she had even fewer things on hand. Seriously speaking, although the Wen family had many relatives and friends, even if she was not valued, they would all come when she got married, and she would still have to add dowry. However, don't expect the dowry from these people to be good. First, they were far less generous than Han's, and second, even if they had some good things on hand, they would not be given to Wenren Xiang, a concubine's daughter. The things they gave to the same family would naturally be very different because of their different status.
In the first two days, people started to add to the make-up. No matter what it was, Wen Renxiang accepted it coldly. With such an attitude, the people who added the make-up would naturally not be happy. However, it was just a token of their appreciation, so they turned around and left.
Of course, Wen Renxiang was going to marry into the Cheng'en Mansion. The title of the Empress Dowager's niece's granddaughter-in-law seemed intimidating. Not everyone could see the situation inside, and there were bound to be people who wanted to take the opportunity to curry favor with her. But don't expect too much from these people.
Wen Renxiang can be said to have been polished again and again, and now, she no longer looks as irritable as before. Of course, it may also be that she is discouraged and lacks her original energy and spirit. Therefore, no matter who it is or what they say, she either responds coldly or with sarcasm.
It gives people the feeling that she looks down on others after marrying up to a high position. Some people are very angry, but most people have to give up because of her relationship with her husband's family. A few people directly retort, saying that it was only because of despicable means that such a marriage could be possible, and that she should thank her aunt for being able to marry as a legal wife instead of a concubine, because everything was the result of her help. Others would be fine, but she would never forget the kindness of her aunt, otherwise she would be an ungrateful person.
Who could know Wen Renxiang's situation better than himself? So when she heard these words, she felt like she was in a sore spot and almost exploded, but she finally endured it.
After all, Wenren Xiang didn't have the confidence to make a fuss, nor the courage to bear certain consequences, so she could only be the bullied little cabbage.
When Xiaocao and Wenrenying came over, it was neither early nor late, but Wenrenying's yard was very deserted. It was obviously bustling along the way, and people coming and going were all smiling.
It seems that only by stepping in here can one truly feel that the excitement and joy belong to others and have nothing to do with the bride.
Xiaocao paused under his feet, not knowing what it felt like.
"Fourth sister?" Wen Renying called out in confusion.
Xiao Cao chuckled and said, "It's okay, go in."
In Wenren Xiang's room, Wenren Xiang had already finished dressing up, which was somewhat unexpected. After all, the last time she went back to help Zhen Muyao with her makeup, it was actually about the same time as now, and she had just finished dressing her hair then. As for Wenren Xiang... Was she really not taken seriously and done in a hurry, or were they really a little late
Apart from Wenren Xiang, there were only Xiniang and two maids in the room, and no one else. After all, there should be one or two good friends or sisters who want to accompany her. After all, Wenren Xiang should have a few friends. Later, she caused so many troubles, and it was not surprising that he drew a clear line with her for the sake of his own reputation. But, what about the girl from the third room
The maids staying in the room were also a little bored, but they saw Xiaocao and her two sisters being respectful and attentive, as if they were their masters.
Wen Renxiang saw it all, but her expression didn't waver at all, or maybe she was used to it. Xiaocao and the others also saw it all, Wen Renying's expression was calm and nothing unusual, Xiaocao... flattering the powerful and trampling on the weak, that's probably all there is to it, and maybe her own mother was involved in this, what can Xiaocao say
After giving the things, the maid diligently took them out to show Wen Ren Xiang, and praised them a lot, as if this dowry gift was a priceless treasure.
—Of course this is impossible. Wen Renxiang herself doesn't have any good things, but that doesn't mean she has no knowledge. Haven't she seen enough of them in the people of the eldest house? The things given to her are just the bottom of the pile. With so many good things, he was unwilling to give her a good thing on a day like this. Isn't it expected
After all, I still couldn't keep my heart calm. My heart was in turmoil, as if something was gnawing at me, and I almost couldn't hold it in.
Wen Renying saw it clearly, sneered in her heart, put down her things, and directly pulled Xiaocao out.
As soon as they left, the maid couldn't help but ask, "Miss, what are you doing? Miss Four and Miss Seven..."
"Shut up!" Wen Renxiang sneered, "Don't forget, you are going to marry me, your indentures are in my hands, if you flatter them, how can I let you stay in Wenren's house?"
The maids were silent. They were not originally serving Wen Ren Xiang. The original ones had been dealt with almost completely. The people who were selected again were all good-looking. It was hard to say whether their roles were their main duties or additional ones. When Han selected people, she did not deliberately make any arrangements or instructions, but this person was not honest after all.
Things like indentures may not necessarily work.
"It seems that the girl doesn't like the things sent by the fourth and seventh girls, so why not put them aside? Someone will take care of them when the girl leaves the house."
Wen Renxiang's face turned pale. The things sent by Wen Renxuan and Wen Renying were indeed at the bottom of the list for them, but for Wen Renxiang, they were among the best. You have to know that the betrothal gift sent by the Zhang family was just for face, and what was given to her was just average. Even though she knew that the future would be difficult, she still needed a few things to show off.
"You little rascal, you've taken a fancy to it and want to take it for yourself, right? I'm telling you, even if I don't like it, I'll tear it apart and melt it down, and you can't get your hands on it. Lock it in a box, and watch out if you lose it or break it."
The maid's face immediately turned bad. She glanced at Wen Renxiang. It was clear that she was like a dog protecting its food. She even said such words. Even if she didn't have such thoughts in her mind originally, they couldn't help but come out now.
That's right, the people Han chose again didn't necessarily have to do anything. Sometimes it all depended on how the master gathered people. Obviously, Wen Renxiang was quite lacking in this aspect. In addition, she subconsciously rejected and hated the people sent by Han, thinking that Han had bad intentions. Therefore, she pushed away the people who might have been able to be used by her, leaving her isolated and helpless.
Han had naturally anticipated this situation. Her aunt had given her a chance and was not so cruel. It was she who failed to seize the opportunity. Who could she blame
Some of the guests who came later came to add to Wen Ren Xiang's makeup, but most of them just put it down and left. It would be better to treat today's wedding banquet as a pure banquet.
Xiaocao would undoubtedly be the most popular one. No matter whether it was the one raising children, girls or women, they could almost surround Xiaocao.
As long as the attitude is right, Xiaocao doesn't mind treating it as a free clinic, and will patiently and carefully answer all kinds of questions.
No matter what the original idea was, seeing that Xiaocao has done this, most people would probably change their minds. If they still have some strange thoughts in their hearts, they would probably feel a little guilty.
Of course, Xiaocao never cares about what others do. As long as those malicious remarks are not made in front of her and she doesn’t know about it, it doesn’t matter at all. She always has a clear conscience.
Everything else was fine, but Xiaocao met a little boy whose illness was a little surprising.
I didn't originally come to Xiaocao for medical treatment. I just mentioned during casual chat that a certain family had a child, only five or six years old, who was used to pretending to be sick to deceive people. However, after it happened so many times, no one took it seriously.
Xiaocao always felt something was wrong, so she couldn't help but ask a few more questions.
Then someone pointed out the child's biological mother. The person was immediately annoyed, but facing Xiaocao's innocent look, it was not good to say nothing. "The child just hates school. Every time I send him to school, he always cries and shouts that his stomach hurts. That look doesn't seem fake. When we hurriedly find a doctor, nothing happened. That's probably it." At this point, he couldn't help but sigh. "His father had high expectations for him. He started to learn at the age of three. At that time, he seemed to have good talent. He was sent to a private school half a year ago, and who knew that he would become even more outrageous."
Xiaocao couldn't help but frown slightly, "Did you bring the child here today? Can I take a look at him?" It's not strange for children to pretend to be sick to avoid something, and sometimes they pretend very well. However, not all of them are like this. Some of them really have problems. This child is very likely the latter.