Favored Concubine

  The old lady who was talking on the side turned her head and glanced over here, nodding slightly in approval. As an older sister, one should have a broad mind and demeanor, setting an example for the younger sisters.

  Yun Shu's eyes reddened as she glanced around at the elders speaking, not daring to make another sound. Silently, she picked out two hairpins and a palace flower, nodding in thanks, "Thank you, big sister, I quite like them."

  Wan Yu also revealed a gentle and warm smile, "You like it, that's good. Sister doesn't have any special gift for you, this is also making the most of an opportunity."

  Yun Qing was delighted to have obtained something good, and smiled: "Thank you, elder sister. I heard that you're going to invite a nanny for us? Is the nanny very capable?"

  Wan Yu sat on the kang, speaking softly and slowly. "I heard from Wang Ayi that she is an old acquaintance, so it shouldn't be too severe. As long as you follow Ayi's requirements and work hard, Ayi won't hit you. At most, she'll just make you practice the rules a few more times. These are all good for us. The princesses in the palace are extremely beautiful, with every gesture and movement exuding elegance. Ayi said that this is something that can be practiced, and once it's internalized, one's natural temperament will also come out. If you want to appear noble in front of others, you must suffer behind closed doors. This is what Ayi told me." She explained seriously to her sisters.

  Wanyi listened very seriously, feeling that it made a lot of sense, and nodded repeatedly. "That's right, my mother also said that learning etiquette is beneficial for us. When she was a young girl, she had to learn too, and it was tough back then. But not learning is not an option, going out as a guest represents the face of the Murong Marquis' household, it's not just about one person." After speaking, she glanced at Yunshu with a hint of disdain in her eyes, knowing that asking such obvious questions would only lead to being scolded.

  Yun Shu suddenly felt extremely embarrassed, it was Auntie who said she would mention her and suppress the prestige of the legitimate mother, now the prestige of the family has not been suppressed, but instead she herself was inexplicably disliked by the old lady, what a loss.

  It's hard not to have some resentment towards my aunt, this place is completely different from the northwest. In the past when I was in the northwest, even when meeting the wives of father's subordinates and so on, they would still show a lot of respect. It seems that it should be because of the favoritism shown to my aunt, giving face to father. After returning, with the presence of the legitimate mother and wife, there is no need for my aunt to go out and socialize or even attend family banquets.

  This is due to the old lady herself being a legitimate wife, who does not like concubines and maidservants. She has servants and daughter-in-laws to attend to her needs, so she doesn't need concubines to serve her. Therefore, she is impatient with them and doesn't allow them to come out easily.

  Yun Shu didn't know what was going on inside, and easily believed her aunt's words. She tried to provoke Li Shi's anger, letting her father see that the proper wife wasn't as tolerant and broad-minded as her aunt, who knew how to get along with people. As a result, she was severely scolded by the old lady as soon as she opened her mouth, which was something she had never expected.

  With the golden hairpin in her hand, Yun Shu felt very uncomfortable. As they were both born to concubines, why should her elder sister be recognized as a legitimate daughter while she herself was treated as an inferior, illegitimate child? It just wasn't fair.

  Wan Yu chatted and laughed with her two younger sisters, Wan Yi and Yun Qing, while secretly observing Yun Shu. She keenly detected a hint of jealousy on Yun Shu's face, let out a soft sigh, it seemed that she wouldn't be able to get along peacefully with this sister in the future, there would be more trouble later.

  Wan Yi followed Wan Yu's gaze and happened to see Yun Shu's jealous eyes, sneered coldly, but didn't say anything. In her heart, she thought that even Yun Qing was more presentable than this.

  Although Yun Qing is sometimes weak, she is very sensible and obedient to her mother's words. She won't do anything rash or showy, and she takes care of herself and others. If someone like Yun Shu were around, she wouldn't even bother with them, lest they lose face.

  That night, Mu Rong Jin naturally stayed at Li's place. He didn't even ask Lin Niangniang, and it was also because of Yuwen Yu's sensible and elegant demeanor that Mu Rong Jin only casually said, "I've been raised roughly in the northwest, so I'm afraid you'll have to work harder, madam. It's just a dowry, after all, not something we can't afford."

  Li heard and had a plan in her mind, she smiled and nodded immediately. "I said earlier that when Yun Shu comes back, we'll make clothes together. I see Yun Shu has many clothes, but Yun Qing doesn't have much, they all seem too short. Wan Yu said she has some good fabric clothes that haven't been worn, asked me if I could give them to Yun Qing, and I stopped her." She chuckled lightly.

  Murong Jin listened to Li's words, and not only did he reveal a warm smile, "That child is kind-hearted, but the second room's affairs are none of the children's business. You just let the seamstress make a few more new clothes, that's all. Don't let your younger siblings think we're going to humiliate her, it's not worth harboring resentment."

  Li smiled and nodded, handing him a cup of hot tea to help him sober up. "I think so too, children don't think things through, but their hearts are in the right place. There's still some fabric left in the warehouse that would be suitable for little girls, I'll have someone send over a few more pieces later."

  "Ah, Mrs. Xin has worked hard. In a few days, there will be a banquet, bring the children with me to take a walk." Murong Jin reminded.

  "Did Li also bring Yuwen out?"

  "Hmm, eggs can't all be put in one basket, right?" Murong Jin smiled, with a somewhat profound meaning.

  Mr. Li nodded, "Alright, I understand. After all, the child is still young."

  The two of them rested and didn't mention it again. On the second day, Mrs. Li indeed called the people from the needlework room and had the housekeeper open the warehouse to take out a lot of bright and good fabrics, saying that they were for making clothes for the children. When the girls returned, they should also make some clothes to add to the festive atmosphere, which was also good.

  The old lady smiled and nodded, "Take out all the materials and let the children choose for themselves. Looking at them like water scallions makes me happy."

  As people get older, they like lively and noisy children. The lively and beautiful appearance will make the elderly feel very energetic.

  "Alright, I'll have someone bring out the fabrics right away," said Li with a smile. "The person in charge of the southern region also brought back quite a few good fabrics, which I think would be suitable for the young ladies to wear. The colors are all soft and delicate, they'd make lovely dresses and skirts."

  "It's not, looking at them dressed like flowers, I feel like I can be younger by a few years too." The old lady also said with a smile.

  Before long, all the girls were called over to look at a table full of fabrics. They smiled with delight and greeted the old lady and Mrs. Li. The girls chattered excitedly, like birds chirping in the room, creating a lively atmosphere.

  Yún Shū silently followed behind Yún Qīng, without a word, like a shadow.

  Wan Yu laughed and ran over to hug the old lady, "Grandma, why so many fabrics? Are you going to make clothes for us?"

  "Yes, your mother said to make clothes for you kids to wear. Go and pick out some fabrics with colors and patterns that you like." The old lady habitually touched Yuwen's hand, feeling relieved only when it wasn't cold.

  Wan Yu walked to the red lacquer wooden round table with a willow pattern, looked at it, and saw that there were all sorts of colors and patterns. She smiled and said to Wan Yi and the others: "Sisters, you choose first. In the past, I made many clothes at home, but now that you're back, it's only right that you choose first." She voluntarily let her sisters choose first, and after they finished choosing, she would select some too. Usually, she had more clothes than she could wear, so there was no need for her to rush to grab any.

  Wan Yi nodded happily and pulled Yun Qing, "Quickly, it's rare for big sister to give us face, let's pick all the good colors and leave her with the ugly ones, hehe!"

  "Haha! This little monkey is so mischievous!" The old lady smiled with satisfaction, very pleased with Yuwen's magnanimity. She also liked Yunyi's cleverness and clarity of mind. Wangshi had done a good job in raising the girl.

  But Yun Shu looks so piercing, no discipline to speak of, and the style is petty, after being scolded for a sentence, he hid in the back and didn't dare to make a sound, it's really...

  Wan Yi chose first, selecting pink and crimson. Yun Qing didn't dare choose the same heavy style, so she picked silver red and goose yellow. These two colors can be worn for a while longer.

  Even if you wear it for two years, nothing will happen.

  It was Yuanni who was unwilling, pulling out a water-red one for her, "Such a good color, what are you waiting for if you don't pick it? Hurry up and take it, don't be like a petty housewife, wasting the kindness of your aunt."

  Wanyi, being clever, would naturally know that Yunqing's clothes were shabby, but her clothes were too small for Yunqing to wear. As the elder, Mother couldn't say certain things, so now that Eldest Aunt was willing to make clothes for them, she had of course chosen two more bolts of fabric.

  Yun Qing's face turned red as she thanked Li Shi, "Thank you, Auntie, for troubling you."

  Li liked Yunqing quite a bit, although she wasn't as elegant and refined as Yuanyi, but was also a cautious and sensible child. She smiled and pulled out another crimson-colored one for her, "This color suits you young girls better, don't save it for your sister, she has plenty of clothes."

  "Thank you, Auntie. Big sister has been very good to us." Yun Qing's face turned red with shyness as she glanced at Wan Yu, feeling embarrassed by the attention of so many people for the first time, and lowered her head.

  Wanyu also smiled and invited Yunshu, "Yunshu, you can choose two as well. There are still some nice colors here. That batch of gold-splashed tuan flower patterns is quite good."

  Yun Shu raised her eyes and saw that the old lady was gazing at her calmly and indifferently. She felt a sudden jolt in her heart, slowly walked forward, picked up a piece of crimson and rose-colored fabric next to her, and didn't choose the one with gold sprinkles. With an awkward smile, she explained, "I'm too young to wear clothes with gold sprinkles, it's more suitable for older sisters like you." After finishing speaking, she carefully glanced at the old lady's face again, and only when she saw that she was no longer staring at her did she let out a sigh of relief.

  Wanyu also smiled and said, "I think the golden embroidery looks great, but I'm wearing it and it's a bit too luxurious, it doesn't quite fit me, I still like colors that are lighter and more elegant, and when I wear them, they look good on me."

  She chose light green, lake green, carnation and apricot yellow, thinking that it would be good to make a skirt or a jacket. She also picked sky blue and orange yellow for Yun Qing and Yun Shu respectively.

  The old lady smiled and praised: "Yes, Yuwen's chosen color is good, refreshing and bright, nice."

  Wanyi also ran over to join in the fun, "Big sister, I want to help me choose a color too."

  Wan Yu held up a few pieces of fabric and compared them to her body, choosing silver gray and agate red for her. Wan Yi took one look and understood, indeed delighted, "I like it, when I make the skirt later it will definitely be beautiful."

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