Mrs. Li lectured Han Xinran for a few words and then asked her to leave the main courtyard. As for how she wanted to tell the Han family, she didn't bother to worry about it.

Han Xinran returned to the yard silently, looked at the stewardess who looked at her eagerly, rubbed her eyebrows and said: "The reason why the Yan family was able to buy Zhuangzi was because of other people's connections. I can't help the Han family. Go back and tell your mother,

Let her think of other ways."

The grandma in charge looked disappointed and sighed: "What can I do, madam? As long as the family can find a way, I will not trouble the second girl. Good girl, just feel sorry for me and madam, and then think of a way."<

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As he spoke, his eyes lit up.

"By the way, Mr. Yan and Mr. Yan in the mansion are on duty at Jin Ling Guard, and Jin Ling Guard is in charge of the case of the Eight Kings' gangsters. They must have a way. How about the girl go and beg them?"

Han Xinran's face suddenly darkened: "Mommy, please stop saying this. I am a sister-in-law, how can I go to my brother-in-law?" Thinking of what Mrs. Li had said to scold her today, her tone couldn't help but become serious, "I want to

I really went to beg the third brother and the fourth brother, but I don’t want me to stay peacefully in the Yan family."

Not to mention the mother-in-law, even if the husband-in-law knew about it, he would be unhappy.

The stewardess was stunned for a moment and quickly said softly: "Good girl, I never meant this."

Han Xinran said with a cold face: "I really can't help with this matter. You should go back to your mother quickly."

The stewardess glanced at Aunt Han, wanting her to help her speak, but unfortunately Aunt Han didn't even look at her, so she had no choice but to bow and leave.

"Wait!"

The stewardess looked happy and said, "The second girl listens to the wife the most at home, how could she not help her mother's family.

Han Xinran looked at the housekeeper: "If there is nothing important in the future, don't always send people to the Yan family. I am the Yan family's daughter-in-law now, so I don't have to worry about my mother's family's affairs. After she goes back, she will take care of me and my family."

Mother, tell me."

The stewardess opened her mouth slightly and looked at Han Xinran in astonishment.

Han Xinran looked away and signaled Aunt Han to send it off.

After sending the steward away, Aunt Han came back and saw Han Xinran sitting in front of the window with a frown on her face. She thought for a while and stepped forward to comfort her: "Girl, don't worry, Madam will definitely understand you."

Han Xinran smiled bitterly: "I hope so." He paused and said, "I remember that after my eldest sister got married, my mother never asked her to do anything to help the family. She said she didn't want her to be embarrassed in her husband's family. Why did she get there?

Here I am..."

"Is it because the eldest sister married high and I married low?"

Aunt Han didn't expect that Han Xinran would come up here. She pondered for a moment and said, "Girl, don't think too much, Madam probably doesn't mean this."

Han Xinran frowned and said nothing.

......

The Dragon Boat Festival is approaching, and officials from various provinces have begun to transport tributes to Beijing.

On April 15th, the chief envoy of Yun Province paid tribute to the emperor several boxes of precious gems and jade, among which a pair of red agate mandarin duck rings was particularly eye-catching.

Apart from its bright and eye-catching colors and delicate texture, the most important thing is its hidden meaning.

Agate is regarded as a symbol of happiness and good luck, and it is carved into a mandarin duck ring, which is just suitable for lovers in love or newly engaged couples to wear.

The moment the emperor saw it, he thought of his nephew and the eldest daughter of the Yan family.

Two years ago, her mother passed away, and the eldest daughter of the Yan family had already married her nephew. But until now, the royal family has not given her a public title. Sometimes when I think about it, I really feel that I can't help the little girl.

No wonder the uncle didn’t look down upon him the last time he went to see him.

"This pair of mandarin duck rings will be awarded to Yeyang and asked to be used as a betrothal gift."

The emperor asked Eunuch An to send the mandarin duck ring to Xiao Yeyang.

As soon as Eunuch An left, the Queen Mother and her people came.

The red agate mandarin duck ring has extraordinary meaning. The Queen Mother has liked to be a matchmaker in recent years and wants to keep it as a reward for marriage. The Queen wants to keep it as a dowry for her only daughter.

Unfortunately, both of them arrived a step too late.

The Queen Mother frowned when she learned that the Emperor had given the thing to Xiao Yeyang. Although the Queen was a little regretful, she didn't worry too much.

Xiao Yeyang was very happy to receive the red agate mandarin duck ring. The image of Dahua's white and slender fingers with a dazzling agate ring could not help but flash in his mind, and he couldn't help but murmured: "It must be very beautiful."

After finishing his errands that afternoon, Xiao Yeyang went into the palace to thank him for the reward. As soon as he came out of Qianqing Palace, he was summoned by the Queen Mother to Cining Palace.

"Brother Yang!"

When Xiao Yeyang stepped into Cining Palace, he saw Jiang Wanying. When he saw her running towards him with joy, Xiao Yeyang couldn't help but move back a little.

"County Master, don't call me that in the future, it will be bad for your reputation."

The smile on Jiang Wanying's face solidified, she bit her lip and looked at Xiao Yeyang pitifully: "But... But Wanying has been calling you that since she was a child."

Xiao Yeyang frowned: "The county master has grown up now and will get married in the future. If your future husband hears this, he will be unhappy." After saying that, he walked into Cining.

Palace.

Seeing Xiao Yeyang leaving without hesitation, Jiang Wanying's eyes were filled with mist. After being silent for a long time, she put a smile on her face again and followed her in while holding up her skirt.

In the palace, not only the Queen Mother is there, but also the wife of the Crown Prince of Chengen Palace and the Second Madam Jiang.

The Queen Mother wanted to stay with Xiao Yeyang for dinner, but Xiao Yeyang refused because she had official duties.

In this case, the Queen Mother did not bother to chat and asked straight to the point: "I heard that the emperor rewarded you with a pair of red agate mandarin duck rings today?"

Xiao Yeyang: "Yes."

The Queen Mother glanced at Jiang Wanying who walked in, and said with a smile: "Since they are a pair, you must not be able to wear them. How about giving one to Wanying?"

Xiao Yeyang frowned directly: "The imperial grandmother made atonement for her sins. The ring Yeyang is to be left to her future wife and is not suitable to be given to the county owner."

Hearing Xiao Yeyang's sonorous and powerful rejection, Jiang Wanying swayed: "Brother Yang, you and I grew up together as childhood sweethearts, so you..."

Xiao Yeyang interrupted Jiang Wanying with a look of disapproval: "County Lord, please respect yourself in front of the Imperial Grandmother. When did you and I become childhood sweethearts?"

"Xiao Yeyang, don't go too far!"

Mrs. Jiang's second wife looked at Xiao Yeyang with a livid face. At the last palace banquet, Xiao Yeyang had shamed her daughter in public, and this time she didn't save any face for her daughter.

The Queen Mother also looks very ugly.

Xiao Yeyang ignored it and saluted with clasped fists: "Emperor Grandma, if nothing happens, then Yeyang will leave first."

The Queen Mother looked at Xiao Yeyang calmly and said meaningfully: "Yeyang, do you really not want the title of Prince Ping's Mansion?"

Xiao Yeyang's expression remained unchanged: "The palace belongs to my father. Whoever he wants to leave the title to, Yeyang dare not say anything."

The Queen Mother sneered at the corner of her mouth: "Young people all have a common problem, that is, they are too young and energetic. Only when they get older will they know what regret is."

Xiao Yeyang lowered his head and said nothing.

Seeing him like this, the Queen Mother waved her hand indifferently, indicating that he could retreat.

Xiao Yeyang said directly: "Yeyang quit!"

After they left the palace, the Queen Mother looked at Jiang Wanying with hazy eyes and said coldly: "Stop thinking about a man who doesn't like you. Your tears will not arouse any sympathy from him. On the contrary, he will think you are troublesome."

Annoying."

As he said that, he looked at Mrs. Jiang.

"Wanying is not young anymore, so she looks good. I, the daughter of the Jiang family, are wanted by many people."

......

After Xiao Yeyang left the palace, he exhaled a breath of turbid air to drive away the unhappiness in Cining Palace. Just as he was about to prepare to leave on horseback, he saw the steward of the Guo family coming over.

"Little prince..."

As soon as Guo Shi opened his mouth, Xiao Yeyang interrupted him: "Don't call me Young Prince anymore, call me Master Xiao."

The young prince was given to him by Prince Ping, and Master Xiao was earned with his own blood and sweat.

Manager Guo immediately changed his tune: "Mr. Xiao, the Duke of Guo got a jar of good wine today, and I would like to invite you to come over and have a drink."

Xiao Yeyang nodded in agreement after thinking that he had only visited the door of Duke Dingguo's mansion once after returning to Beijing.

After arriving at Duke Dingguo's residence, Xiao Yeyang originally thought he was just having dinner with his grandfather in the front yard, but to his surprise, he was led to the backyard by the steward.

In the backyard living room, Duke Dingguo and Mrs. Guo were already waiting there. Next, sitting down was Guo Xueming.

Seeing this, Xiao Yeyang frowned slightly.

After the ceremony, Duke Dingguo asked about Xiao Yeyang's affairs after returning to Beijing, and his words were quite concerned.

Under Duke Dingguo's loving eyes, Xiao Yeyang's face gradually softened. Mrs. Guo tried to interrupt several times, but was stopped by Guo Xueming.

After Duke Ding got to know Xiao Yeyang's basic necessities, food, clothing, housing and transportation, he ordered his servants to serve the dishes.

Halfway through the meal, Mrs. Guo couldn't bear it anymore and asked with a smile: "Yeyang, I heard that the emperor rewarded you with a pair of agate rings today?"

The smile on Xiao Yeyang's face instantly faded. He glanced at Duke Dingguo and saw that he was also looking at him, so he nodded: "Yes."

Mrs. Guo immediately smiled and said: "The agate ring gifted by the emperor must be first-class. Yeyang, my aunt is being shameless today and wants to ask you for an agate ring. To tell you the truth, your cousin

Xueming has grown so big that she doesn’t even have a decent ring."

Xiao Yeyang did not respond immediately, but looked at Duke Dingguo. Seeing that he had no objection, he immediately understood the reason why his grandfather called him over.
To be continued...