webnovelfull Chapter 189 Fighting
Chapter 189 Fighting
Seeing this, Wu Junrou had no choice but to take Song Wanning to the other side to pick irises.
Song Wanning looked at the pots of beautifully blooming irises and smiled faintly, "Auntie is so good at growing flowers. They are much prettier than those grown by the gardener in the Prime Minister's Mansion."
"It's just what I do when I'm watching people." Wu Junrou looked at the pots of irises and randomly pointed one to Song Wanning, saying calmly, "I think that one is pretty good. If you don't mind, just take it."
"I don't mind." Song Wanning laughed, glanced at the Suzaku behind her, and said with a faint smile, "Take this pot of irises and go back to put it in my yard."
"I understand, ma'am." Suzaku responded and picked up the pot of irises on the ground.
In just a moment, Master Yin had walked up to the girls and looked them over. When he passed by Yuan Xian, the handkerchief in her sleeve accidentally fell to the ground.
Master Yin saw that the handkerchief embroidered with light yellow flowers was now pleasing to the eye, and he hurriedly bent down to help Yuan Xian pick it up.
Yuan Xian also lowered his head, and they both stretched out their hands, which just happened to touch Master Yin's hand.
Yuan Xian blushed and took her hand back, looking at Master Yin and saying timidly, "Thank you."
Master Yin looked at Yuan Xian's blushing cheeks and was very happy. If she was not going to be married to Yin Yichen, he really wanted to take a concubine into the house.
Master Yin also knew that Song Wanning and Wu Junrou would be back soon, so he coughed dryly and pretended to move away.
When Wu Junrou and Song Wanning turned around, Master Yin was already standing in the same place, and Wu Junrou didn't notice anything unusual. But now, Master Yin felt like a kitten was scratching his heart, and Miss Yuan Xian's shy face was engraved in his heart, making him feel unbearable.
Song Wanning was now standing next to Wu Junrou, looking at Master Yin and laughing, "Uncle, do you think these girls are all right now?"
"I think they're all good." Master Yin replied with a laugh, which gave Wu Junrou, who was standing beside him, an opportunity to seize.
"Wan Ning, since these girls have been selected for you, why not send them directly to the Prime Minister's Mansion? Today is a good day. They are just a few concubines, and the Prime Minister's Mansion can afford to support them." Wu Junrou has gone through so much trouble now, and finally thought of a way to make things difficult for Song Wan Ning.
Song Wanning only smiled faintly and said, "Aunt, I think these four girls are all good. I will take their portraits to the Prime Minister for a look. If the Prime Minister likes them, I will take them all to the Prime Minister's residence. How about this, three days later, I will let the Prime Minister choose a girl from the portrait. This way, he will be able to afford to raise a few more girls in the future."
"Wan Ning must keep her word and not forget what you said." Wu Junrou was now afraid that she would go back on her word.
"How could that be?" Song Wanning said, and walked forward a few steps to take a look, "I am particularly fond of Miss Yuan Xian now. I wonder if she can read?"
"I just know a few words." Yuan Xian bowed her head and replied, "My family is poor and there is no more money to support my studies, so I came to be someone's concubine."
"This is a bit of a pity. The Prime Minister has always liked girls who are well-read and knowledgeable." Song Wanning shook her head regretfully.
Master Yin laughed and said, "A woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. I think that's a good thing."
When Wu Junrou heard this, she turned around and glared at Master Yin, telling him to behave himself.
Song Wanning also smiled and said, "I think so too. Aunt, I have heard that my uncle is now in the capital, and he is very good at poetry and calligraphy. Why don't you ask your uncle to teach Miss Yuan Xian a few words? When I come back in three days, I will take Miss Yuan Xian away. Otherwise, Miss Yuan Xian can't read a single word, and I'm afraid the prime minister will resent her. Now I hope that Miss Yuan Xian can be a good sister to me."
Wu Junrou was now alert and looked at Song Wanning and said, "I'm afraid this is not appropriate."
"How could that be? I think it's suitable." Song Wanning smiled and said, "Now Miss Yuanxian is in the Yin Mansion, and her uncle is teaching her poetry and songs. If aunt agrees, I will definitely ask someone to bring Miss Yuanxian to the Prime Minister's Mansion in three days. Aunt, please agree to me this time. Otherwise, I'm afraid Miss Yuanxian won't be favored by the Prime Minister even if she's in the Prime Minister's Mansion."
Wu Junrou was hesitating when she heard Song Wanning speak again, "My aunt is also in the mansion now. If you feel it is inappropriate, just ask a few girls to watch from the side. It will only be three days. I will go back to the Prime Minister's Mansion and talk to the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister will definitely agree."
Wu Junrou finally wavered after hearing this. She looked at Song Wanning and said, "Since Wanning said so, you must keep your word. Don't fail to pick her up in three days and make me work in vain."
"No, don't worry, auntie. I'm not the kind of person who doesn't keep my word." Song Wanning smiled, glanced at the sky outside, and said lightly, "It's getting late today, and I should go home. The task of teaching Yuan Xian poetry and songs will fall on uncle."
Song Wanning said this and left the house.
When Wu Junrou heard Song Wanning say this, she didn't know what to say and just agreed to it.
After Song Wanning finished her work, she returned to the Prime Minister's Mansion. Master Yin also agreed to teach Yuan Xian poetry and songs.
Wu Junrou watched Yuan Xian and Master Yin every day, but she didn't see any clues, so she could rest assured. On the third day, Wu Junrou was waiting in the yard for Song Wanning to pick her up, but she heard her mother at the door say, "Madam, someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion came outside and said they didn't know what colored silk to choose for Miss Yuan Xian, so they asked Madam to help her choose."
Seeing this, Wu Junrou wanted to make fun of Song Wanning, so she just walked out.
Now Yuan Xian, who was in the mansion, saw that Wu Junrou was gone, so she took the opportunity to raise a glass of wine and handed it to Master Yin. She sighed and said, "Thank you for your help over the past three days. If it weren't for you, I don't know what I would do. I am now a floating duckweed, and I can't decide who to marry. Although I admire you very much, I know that I can't decide who to marry... So, I can only give you this glass of wine to thank you for your help in recent days."
When Master Yin heard these words, his heart melted. He took the wine glass handed to him by Yuan Xian and drank it in one gulp.
Yuan Xian put aphrodisiac in the cup of wine, and soon Master Yin had an attack. He hugged Yuan Xian's waist and was unable to stand steadily.