Flowers in full bloom

Chapter 296 Rong Jin has a fiancée

Marquis Pei did this on purpose. He did not let his descendants pay him respects first when he came back, but had dinner first. This was to see how Hua Lei and her brother were doing in the Marquis' Mansion while he was eating.

Sure enough, he saw the clues. Both his eldest daughter-in-law and his concubine's eldest daughter-in-law were not very friendly to Hua Lei. Humph, these two short-sighted women only knew that their husbands had been promoted, but they didn't know that their husbands were promoted because of Lei'er. They dared to give Lei'er the cold shoulder here.

So, he originally wanted to give Hualei the jewel box in private, but he gave it to Hualei in front of everyone. This was the effect he wanted. He wanted to support Hualei openly.

Hualei looked at the various gems in the wooden box and was in a dilemma. If she didn't take any, it would be a problem. But if she took any, there would be too many, right? How about taking two for herself? Hualei stared at the gems in the wooden box. They were all very beautiful. Which one should she choose?

Lord Pei, who was sitting there, snapped the lid of the wooden box and stuffed it into Hualei's hand, saying, "Go back and take your time to choose. There are many colors. I think a rainbow-colored bracelet would be the best. However, there are different shapes and sizes. When the time comes, go to the jewelry store and ask them to design a nice one for you."

He then picked up a quiver beside him and handed it to Xiao Yuan, saying, "Xiao Yuan, this is a bow and arrow I specially customized for you, the same as Rong Jue's. You two will be practicing archery soon. If it's too heavy, you won't be able to pull it open. Take a look and see if it fits you."

Xiao Yuan stepped forward happily, took the bow and arrow, and said, "Thank you, Grandpa Pei, it must be suitable." The Imperial College was indeed going to teach archery next, and the arrow given by Old Marquis Pei was like timely help.

No wonder Xiao Yuan was so happy. At first, he was envious when Rong Jue got the quiver. Unexpectedly, Lord Pei also customized an identical bow and arrow for him. Of course Xiao Yuan was happy.

Before they knew it, it was already late, and everyone said goodbye to Old Marquis Pei and Old Madam Pei and went back to their rooms. Of course, some were happy, while others were angry.

Hualei returned to the Qi Garden with the wooden box given by Master Pei, tossing and turning in bed. In the previous life, the people in the Great Sheng Dynasty called the rainbow the sky rainbow. Because it was rare and colorful, the people regarded the sight of the sky rainbow as a good omen. Every time they saw the sky rainbow, they would take out the pots and pans at home and knock them to celebrate.

It means that there will be many happy events in the days ahead. Lord Pei specially collected seven colors of gemstones from the rainbow and gave them to himself. This is a full blessing. Alas, Lord Pei, who looks careless, is unexpectedly very careful.

The next day, the imperial court came and hung the plaque of the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion on the gate of the mansion. Pei Jingyang and Pei Jingyuan's official uniforms and appointment letters were also sent over. A lot of gold and silver jewelry and fabrics were also rewarded. The stagnant Dingbei Marquis Mansion suddenly became popular.

Five days later, the Marquis' Mansion held a three-day banquet to entertain the major families in the capital. The Marquis' Mansion, which had not been lively for a long time, suddenly attracted many heads and mistresses of the aristocratic families. Of course, there were also unmarried young ladies of the aristocratic families who were of marriageable age.

When the mistresses of each family were secretly asking about the situation of Pei Rongjin, the eldest grandson of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion, they unexpectedly learned that Pei Rongjin had a fiancée who was engaged to him since childhood. The two of them were in love and would get married in a while. For a time, the mistresses of each family were extremely disappointed and secretly sighed that they had missed a good match. Countless young ladies from aristocratic families also regretted it secretly.

Among them, when someone speculated whether it was Miss Han from the Han Mansion of Pei Young Master's uncle, it was firmly rejected. It was only said that the fiancée of Master Pei was as beautiful as a flower and extremely intelligent, so how could she be compared to Miss Han, who was as black as charcoal. For a time, everyone was speculating who Pei Rongjin's fiancée was, and the rumor was hesitant and uncertain.

The banquet at the Marquis' Mansion was over, and Madam Han, who had wanted to take advantage of the banquet to find a wife for Rong Jin, became ill from anger. During the three days of the banquet, Pei Rong Jin was indeed in the mansion, not only did he not sneak out, but he also followed Marquis Pei every day to entertain the guests.

He was polite and well-mannered, showing the cultivation and taste that a child of an aristocratic family should have. In addition, his well-fitting clothes, smiling face, and easy-going manner made all the mistresses of the aristocratic families look at him sideways and secretly satisfied.

Who would have thought that within an hour of the banquet starting, word spread that Pei Rongjin had a fiancée. When Madam Han heard the news from her sister-in-law Lin, she was really furious.

She immediately sent the maids and servants in her courtyard to inquire, but they could not find out where the news came from, let alone stop the rumor from spreading. When did her son have a fiancée who was arranged to be married? Didn't this make Madam Han angry?

But no matter how angry she was, she couldn't explain to everyone one by one, "My son doesn't have a fiancée, right?" Isn't that outrageous? So, after the banquet, she became so angry that she fell ill.

I originally wanted to ask my son Rong Jin in person. But as soon as the banquet was over, he returned to the Imperial College, saying that he had missed three days of classes and had to go back to make up for it. He came to me and said hello, but left without even sitting down.

Madam Han was angry and helpless. She leaned on the small couch in Changfeng Garden, thinking about who spread the news. Her parents-in-law would not believe it. According to her father-in-law's character, he would never make such a thing out of nothing. If Jin'er really had a wife, he would not be so secretive. He would speak out directly and honestly.

And this betrothed wife shouldn't be Hua Yatou, right? At that time, my father-in-law and Mr. Hua were just joking after drinking, so it shouldn't be taken seriously. But when my father-in-law saw Hua Yatou, he gave her such a big box of gems, even his own granddaughter only gave one or two. It can be seen that he is very satisfied with Hua Yatou.

Hua girl is indeed capable, but she cannot be his daughter-in-law. As a country girl, no matter how good she is at farming, she does not understand the interpersonal relationships between aristocratic families, which are extremely complicated. Moreover, she has no father or mother and her family background is too low. His own mansion is now a second-rank mansion, so she is even less worthy of Jin'er.

However, when the Marquis's Mansion held a banquet two days ago, my younger sister-in-law asked me to help my nephew Han Wenbing find a matchmaker and still wanted to marry Hua Lei. Although I tried to persuade them that the two were not suitable, when I saw my nephew's dejected face, I softened my heart and promised them to find a chance to ask.