MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming-Chapter 397 great future

Chapter 397 Great Expectations

 “That’s what my aunt said.”

The sister-in-law Liu next to her was also smiling and talking. Although she was thinking about Ping'er's marriage, she also knew that the occasion was not right and she would not speak casually.

 “How do you want to spend this year?”

“After all, it’s the first year since my grandmother passed away, so it’s better to be more modest.”

“Yes, it’s just that the house is clean and there’s nothing wrong with it. Remember to give gifts outside and repay the kindness well. Don’t let people outside gossip too much, you know?”

“Don’t worry, aunt, I won’t make trouble with my eldest aunt to guide you.”

Then, Du Jingyi looked around and saw that there was no one around, and then he told his sister-in-law Liu what he was thinking. After taking a look at Xing You, he said bluntly.

“Aunt, I wonder if this daughter of the Xing family is engaged?”

Mrs. Xing felt a little strange when she first heard this, but when she saw the positive look of her sister-in-law Liu next to her, she understood, and then she lowered her voice and said.

"My sister-in-law is very ambitious and wishes she could send her daughter to the palace to be a concubine. You'd better not think about it, she won't agree."

Although the words were not said directly, Du Jingyi and sister-in-law Liu understood it.

It’s just that my sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu, didn’t give up yet, so she opened her mouth and said.

“But she’s already eighteen and doesn’t have a relationship with anyone. Even if she is sent to the palace now, she may not be able to make a way out!”

When Mrs. Xing heard this, she felt that her sister-in-law Liu was a little short-sighted.

 Looking around to see if there was no one around, he pulled her aside and started talking.

"Don't say she is eighteen, she is twenty-eight. With such a background and family background, she can enter the royal family. I heard the master said that she will probably go to Sui'an City after the Chinese New Year. Although she is visiting relatives, But I guess it will be sent to the East Palace."

The quota for the principal concubine and concubine of the East Palace has long been filled. Even if Miss Xing goes, she can't be a concubine. But after looking at Mrs. Xing's expression, Du Jingyi suddenly felt that it was the Xing family who got it. What news? His Majesty's death is approaching?

And if the prince can successfully ascend to the throne, he will have a lot of status in the harem.

If you are lucky enough, or if the conditions offered by the eldest family member of the Xing family are generous enough, you may not be able to get a concubine position.

In addition, if this young lady from the Xing family is an up-and-comer and gives birth to a prince or something, her future future will be even more difficult to predict, so how could she see a young boy like Shang Ping'er and the crumbling mountain? What about the Duke's Mansion?

Hearing this, Du Jingyi understood that Miss Xing had no chance, so he gave his sister-in-law some advice.

"Sister-in-law, don't worry. There are many good families. If this doesn't work, let's look at other things. Since the Xing family has such an idea, even if we come to the door, I'm afraid we won't be able to get good results."

Sister-in-law Liu was very unhappy, but she also knew what Du Jingyi said.

I can only be silent for the time being and think about whether there is any other way out. Fortunately, Ping'er is not too old, so it is okay to delay it for two or three years.

 Speaking of this, Du Jingyi wanted to ask Mrs. Xing, how is Yan Sanlang's situation?

Mrs.

"Don't worry, I'm also thinking about Lang'er's matter. My eldest aunt didn't know Yan Sanlang's situation at the beginning. After he was rejected last time, he worked hard to go back. Now only a few months have passed. I heard that he has been promoted to a minor official."

 “That’s not bad.”

"Actually, third sister-in-law also asked me about Yan Sanlang twice in private. The eldest aunt refused harshly at the beginning mainly because of the situation of the Crown Princess's family, but I think there is no need to worry so much, as long as it is Sanlang. It’s good for the child and good for Lang’er, so it’s not a bad thing if everything comes true.”

"Chengquan? Third sister also means this?" "I haven't heard the straightforward meaning, but that guy Xing Zhao sends news about Yan Sanlang to Lang'er every once in a while. If she doesn't care at all, how could it be possible? Why do you allow Xing Zhao to talk nonsense like this?"

 After hearing Mrs. Xing’s words, Du Jingyi also reacted.

If this is the case, then there is some chance. Anyway, it will take time for Yan Sanlang to move up, and the third sister also has to serve Ding You's period, which is just in time!

 So he said to Mrs. Xing.

"I see that Third Aunt has been worried about this matter for quite some time. Why don't I go and ask Third Sister? If she feels that this person is good in her heart, then she can make it clear to Third Aunt and wait with hope. , it’s always better.”

After hearing this, Mrs. Xing felt that it made sense and said.

"Then pick a date and make an appointment with me when you want to talk. We can go together so we can hang out with each other."

 “Okay, aunt.”

Sister-in-law Liu felt a little uncomfortable when she heard what the two of them said.

When she looked at the Miss Xing family again, she had a more regretful expression. Perhaps she was unconsciously intoxicated, so Mrs. Xing also slightly noticed it.

She is now more serious about protecting her daughter than her family's wealth. How could she be affected by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu?

 So, I made an excuse at random and took my daughter to a farther place to talk.

What a coincidence, I met Ping'er and Xing Zhao coming over.

 The two of them are very high-spirited now, especially Ping'er, who has a completely reborn attitude. In addition, he is young and handsome, which attracts the attention of some ladies who come to have dinner.

They all asked, who is this Ping'er?

 “My nephew has met his aunt.”

When Xing Zhao met Mrs.

 “Shang Zhiping met Mrs. Xing.”

Mrs. Xing was afraid to avoid them. She had no intention of talking to the two of them, so she naturally said "hmm" twice, took her daughter and left.

 Xing You, on the other hand, glanced at Ping'er by mistake and felt that this person was easy to get along with.

It's a pity that Ping'er's eyes were so clear at the moment that he couldn't see the difference between men and women at all. He only nodded slightly and left with Xing Zhao. When he left, he didn't take into account the eyes of some women following him.

 But none of these could go past the eyes of my sister-in-law, Mrs. Liu.

 After seeing some curious looks in the eyes of some ladies when they saw Ping'er, the sourness in her heart finally calmed down.

So she regrouped and thought, since the Xing family couldn't reach the top, she would look at other places. Ping'er was still young anyway, so there was no rush.

“Mother, cousin, cousin asked us to come over and tell you that the banquet can begin.”

 The arrival of Xing Zhao made Mrs. Xing grit her teeth fiercely, and she bit her ears and said to Du Jingyi.

“Lang’er is nothing. Look at this kid. He’s almost twenty-five and he still hasn’t made an order. I’m going to be so angry!”

 (End of this chapter)