Salesian Academy is the source of Yunshan Academy, but their status is incomparable.
The latter was funded by the imperial court and trained the future pillars of the imperial court. Although the Salesian Academy also had an educational function, it tended to cultivate students in various arts so that they could have a skill to support their families in the future.
These skills of the three religions are not orthodox and have always been despised by Confucian orthodoxy. If the empress had not funded the construction, this academy might not have been built.
Although the academy was built, its future maintenance and operation will require funds. It is not as lucky as Yunshan Academy. It can draw money from the Ministry of Household Affairs and can only raise donations from nobles in Beijing.
Princess Wei was the well-deserved host. When Ye Zhenzhen, Cui Weizhen, and Ye Pengpeng entered the academy, they saw her entertaining guests. When they heard the servant's announcement, they immediately walked towards Ye Zhenzhen enthusiastically.
She held Ye Zhenzhen's hand and said with a smile: "I haven't seen you since you were pregnant. I heard that you were very happy before, but you look fine now. I guess you have recovered, right?"
Ye Zhenzhen nodded: "Thank you, Your Highness, I'm fine. It's just that Wei Zhen was worried that I was young and couldn't take care of myself, so he didn't want me to go out to socialize. He declined your banquet several times, which is really rude."
"Our previous friendship, why do we need to say such disrespectful words?"
Princess Wei glanced at Ye Zhenzhen angrily, and her attitude towards her was even warmer than before. In fact, it was easy to guess that it was Ye Zhenzhen who came up with the idea of building the academy, and the Palace of Wei had benefited greatly from it. Princess Wei was naturally interested in her.
She was grateful.
Ye Zhenzhen saw through it without saying anything, and kept saying yes, introducing Ye Pengpeng to Princess Wei: "Your Highness, this is my sister, she is the fourth sister in the family, you can call her Si Niang or Peng Peng."
Although Ye Pengpeng had been socializing in Beijing for a long time, this was the first time she saw Princess Wei. There was obvious nervousness on her face, but she did not forget the etiquette and bowed respectfully. The gestures and movements of the salute were exactly the same as Ye Zhenzhen.
It can be seen that they were taught by the same nanny.
Princess Wei's eyes lit up, and she took off a hairpin from her temples as a greeting gift. She kept looking at Ye Pengpeng and said, "I have heard about your sister coming to Beijing for a long time, and today I finally got the chance to see her. It turns out that she is such a handsome and handsome person, and she is the same as Cui Pengpeng."
Madam, you are not much worse than me. Si Niang is in her youth, has she ever been married?"
Ye Pengpeng suddenly blushed with embarrassment, lowering her head and not daring to look at anyone. On the golden hairpin that Princess Wei tied on her temples, there was a butterfly spreading its wings and about to fly. Its trembling appearance was particularly delicate and moving, and people couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Ye Zhenzhen's heart moved slightly and she said to Princess Wei: "The fourth sister is not married. My mother told me before leaving the capital that I should look after him and find a suitable husband. Does your Highness have a good son to recommend?"
Hearing what she said, Princess Wei became more confident and said: "It just so happens that I really have a candidate here. That person is a cousin from a branch of my natal family. He is only eighteen years old. However, the number of people in the family is declining, and his lineage is only
He was left alone. The child had a good temper and noble conduct, but he did not want to take the imperial examination and become an official. His behavior was quite lax and he was obsessed with the mountains and rivers, so it was even more difficult for him to get married. My parents saw that he was alone, so they took care of him on weekdays.
, hoping to find him a wife who can live a down-to-earth life, so that the young couple can support their lives."
Princess Wei's words revealed several meanings. Although her cousin's lineage was declining, the direct descendants took good care of him, so there was no need to worry about the woman marrying without family support. His unwillingness to become an official was a shortcoming, but his character
Not bad, it matches well with Ye Pengpeng.
The more Ye Zhenzhen thought about it, the more she felt that it was good. It would be best if she didn't have any close relatives. If she married, she could directly take charge of the family. Ye Pengpeng was soft-tempered. If she had a strict mother-in-law, she might not get along with her. She just needed to maintain the relationship with the family as if they were relatives.
Can.
The other party did not want to become an official and was interested in the mountains and rivers, which suited Ye Pengpeng's wishes. She had previously said that she wanted to travel around the world, and maybe she could get along with him and become a good couple.
This is simply a man tailor-made for Ye Pengpeng.
Ye Pengpeng's face was already red, and she looked shy as she wanted to hear but was too embarrassed to hear more. This made Ye Zhenzhen's eyes sparkle. The fourth sister's expression clearly made her heart move.
She and Princess Wei looked at each other, smiled, and said, "That is such a good boy. I must meet him if I have the chance."
Princess Wei tacitly understood and patted her hand gently, "That child is quite obsessed with Secretary Cui's Xumi paintings. I will let him visit me someday. I hope that Secretary Cui will not hesitate to teach me."
Cui Weizhen, who had been ignored for a long time, suddenly received two half-expected looks, and the corners of his mouth twitched slightly. There was no room for him to refuse, so he could only nod and agree.
Princess Wei and Ye Zhenzhen were both satisfied. Even Ye Pengpeng withdrew his cryptic gaze. Cui Weizhen felt extremely helpless. Women love to play matchmaker when they get together. At this time, men often have nothing to do and are completely reduced to tools.
people.
Ye Zhenzhen and Ye Pengpeng were brought to the group of female relatives by Princess Wei. Ye Zhenzhen had a friend and had long forgotten Cui Weizhen. He felt helpless. Seeing Ye Pengpeng and the maids taking care of him, he didn't
After staying in the crowd of female relatives, he turned around and walked towards King Wei's group.
Unexpectedly, he had just taken a few steps when Feng Yuran suddenly appeared and blocked his way. Cui Weizhen stopped in his tracks, ignored the other person's affectionate gaze at all, and passed her with a cold face.
Feng Yuran was greatly shocked. She grabbed his hand in desperation and asked with a hurt look on her face: "Master Cui, do you hate me so much? I don't even look at you to give you a charity?"
"Miss Feng, please respect yourself."
Cui Weizhen jerked away and frowned deeply. He took out a handkerchief and wiped his hands in front of her. Finally, he threw the handkerchief to Guan Yan. The disgust and disgust on his face were obvious: "Men and women cannot accept each other."
Dear, I heard that Miss Feng is engaged, please keep your innocence."
Cui Weizhen had mysophobia and obsessive-compulsive disorder, and he did not want to be approached by anyone who was not a close relative. Now that Feng Yuran grabbed his hand, it made him feel uncomfortable. He did not say evil words, which was his greatest accomplishment.
Of course, the act of taking out his handkerchief to wipe his hands was humiliating enough.
The other party was not Ye Zhenzhen. Cui Weizhen did not need to worry about the other party's mood. After leaving a word, he left without looking back. Feng Yuran, who stood frozen on the spot, looked green and white, humiliation and unbearable intertwined in her heart, and a breath of anger filled her heart.
The rage in her chest but she couldn't vent it made her gentle and dignified face deformed with anger, making her look extremely ferocious.
Her life was a complete failure from the moment she lost her relationship with Ye Zhenzhen.