rom the shops in the county town, they cost quite a bit of money. If you dislike them, then I'll take them back."Zhou Pozi quickly snatched the silver bracelet and put it on her hand, saying, "You lit...Wei Ling'er smiled but didn't speak, but her heart was also happy.

She thought so herself. She wasn't lacking in any way. Though her origins were humble, she was capable and good-looking, and could even become her elder brother's right-hand man.

What Old Mrs. Huo said truly touched her heart.

Her thoughts on this became even stronger.

It turns out it's not just how I think, others feel the same way.

Seeing her reaction, Old Madam Huo's ambition grew a little. Why not fight for it

What does "the young mistress of a powerful official" mean

If I could enter the palace as a concubine, that would be something else entirely.

Even though the two daughters of the Huo family rolled their eyes so high they could almost touch the sky, no one cared at this moment.

Mrs. Huo, that fool, didn't understand her mother-in-law's meaning at all. Even when serving her mother-in-law with her wash and comb in the evening, she kept asking about it.

"Mother, you've raised me for so long, put in so much effort, wasn't it all just waiting for this day Now that I have a chance to be connected with an official, why are you still rejecting it"

"You don't understand anything," Old Madam Huo sighed.

"Mother, that's a third-rank official! A third-rank official! I feel sorry to see it wasted. If we were to add Ling'er into the mix, our family would then be connected to an official! Our business would definitely become much more prosperous."

Elderly Madam Huo gave her a withering glance. “No wonder you can’t give birth to a girl like Ling'er.”

Mrs. Huo lowered her head, afraid to speak. Her two maids were indeed no match for Wei Ling'er, but no matter what, they were her own flesh and blood, weren't they

Didn't you say that too There aren't many girls like Ling'er in the world. I don't have that kind of fortune.

"Don't be so sour there, Ling'er isn't a ungrateful girl. Now that she's successful, she won't forget about you. She's shared the benefits with you, hasn't she All those gifts were given to you, weren't they"

Mrs. Huo nervously smiled and said, "I'm keeping those for Ling'er's dowry in the future."

Old Madam Huo sneered, "That child Lian'er is too proud and looks down on these things. I'll make the decision then, consider it a reward for your years of effort."

"Mother, if we're talking about giving, you've contributed the most." Madam Huo said happily, after all, those things weren't small.

"I'm an old woman, what do I need a return for I'm doing this for your sake. The higher Ling'er climbs, the better your lives will be. A wife like me is just happy to have food in my belly."

Grandma Huo wasn't wrong. If not for planning for her grandchildren, what else would she be doing

"Mother, you are so kind."

"If you know what's good for you, just stop talking about marriage in front of Ling'er..."

"But, that really is a good match..."

"Shut your mouth!" Old Madam Huo spat, "You have such a narrow view! What's wrong with being a third-rank official Ling'er is an official too, the new top scholar, one of the very few female top scholars. A young man from a third-rank official's family is someone we wouldn't even look down upon."

Mrs. Huo's face flushed red and then white as she listened, but she seemed to understand the old lady's intentions. "Mother," she said, "are you wanting to find her a husband of first rank"

"With your limited capabilities, you shouldn't worry about Ling'er's affairs. Just keep your mouth shut and don't upset her. I have my own plans for her marriage, so mind your own business and remember that."

Mrs. Huo nodded. “Since you’re thinking of her, then I can rest assured. Now that I know you’re taking care of it, what else do I need to worry about I definitely can’t compare to your wisdom.”

Old Madam Huo waved her hand, and that sent everyone out. She could finally relax.

Meanwhile, in Wei Ling'er's room, she looked at her young face in the mirror and imagined Fu Jiujiu by her brother's side today. Looking at it this way, she wasn't any less impressive.

Besides, Fu Jiujiu has already given birth to several children and is a lot older. How can she be compared to herself

Wei Ling'er pursed her lips, imagining the excitement on her big brother's face when he knew it was her. Her face flushed uncontrollably.

The door was pushed open at this moment, Wei Ling'er showing a trace of displeasure on her face.

However, Huo Qiuyun didn't feel anything. Seeing her blush, she curled her lips and said sarcastically, “What are you blushing for Who are you thinking about That Fu guy”

Fu Tianbao

Wei Ling'er's face darkened. She had never harbored romantic feelings for Fu Tianbao, although she had used him more often than not. Still, he was considered her only true friend in the capital.

It has nothing to do with you.

"I couldn't care less!" said Huo Qiuyun, "The Li family is going to have a banquet. Come with me tomorrow."

Li's family is the future in-laws of Huo Qiuyun.

"Why should I go with you"

"You... you shouldn't be ungrateful. The Li family invited you because they value you."

"Let them look down on me, I'm not going." Wei Ling'er knew the thoughts of Huo Qiuyun and the Li family. They probably wanted to use her title as a champion woman to show off. Besides, she didn't trust Huo Qiuyun.

Who knows what she's thinking.

"How could you be so heartless We've raised you for so long, and now it's your turn to repay us."

"I'll settle things with the Huo family, but that's none of your business. If you stay out of my way, I'll take it easy on you because of [grandmother/auntie]. But if you keep coming at me, don't blame me for being ruthless."

"You..."

Wei Ling'er met her gaze, no longer the timid girl who wouldn't dare to face her head-on. " Huo Qiuyun, I advise you to stop scheming against me and trying to figure out how to get rid of me. I am the future hope of the Huo family, you better think this through."

"I..."

"Get out, I'm going to sleep." Wei Ling'er issued an order to leave.

She has been patient enough and now doesn't want to be patient anymore. She doesn't need to be.

Huo Qiuyun stomped out angrily, but was scolded by her mother before she could leave the house. Mrs. Huo then kindly advised Wei Ling'er not to be angry and not to stoop to her sister's level.

Wei Ling'er didn't say anything.

She lay in bed, thinking about the daydream that had been interrupted by Huo Qiuyun, and then continued to yearn for it.

This night, she had a dream, beautiful and embarrassing.

Because, in her dream, there was her big brother. Her big brother did something that made her cheeks blush and her heart beat fast...

There was a constant stream of people coming and going at home, all fawning over her or trying to set her up in marriage. Although Mrs. Huo understood Old Madam Huo's intentions and stopped responding, Wei Linger still found it annoying.

She decided to take a stroll down the street. These past few years, she had been so focused on her studies that she hadn't really taken the time to appreciate the sights of Beijing.

"Autumn Departure!"

Wei Ling'er turned her head and saw the excited Fu Tianbao. Her heart was a bit complicated, but she still smiled and waved, "How are you here"

"Autumn Leave…no, it's Ling'er, that's right. I…I don't know where you live. I went to the academy but couldn't see you. So... I waited for you on the street we often came to, and I didn't expect to really meet you. Ling'er, congratulations! You really passed the imperial examination!"ujiu didn't say a word and walked straight towards the wet nurse holding Qi Pang. As she got closer, the smell became stronger, sure enough, it was from her body."Smoke and rain, you hold Qi Pang."The...