Red Mansion Rebirth: Ghost Phoenix

When Wang Xuanhe heard this, he knew that his sister, the imperial concubine, probably did not have a good impression of his cousin from the Xue family.

I was suddenly confused.

She stopped drinking the tea and put it back gently, tucked her hands and feet neatly under her skirt, and asked in a low voice: "Sister, did I get you into trouble?"

"No." Wang Xifeng looked at her with a look of heartache on her face. She reached out to help her adjust the beads on the little golden phoenix hairpin on her head.

He pulled her to sit next to him and taught her in detail:

"Women need to have insight. The world is so big, and there are so many things going on in the market. Without insight, you won't know whether your behavior is decent or ridiculous.

"You are still young, and your mother can still take you out. It doesn't matter whether you wear men's clothes or not. What matters is that you should try to create more opportunities for yourself, watch more, listen more, think more, and talk less.

"You have been in our family for many years. Why did your father take you with him to travel when he was in Jiangnan? Why did your mother never avoid you when she was doing business?

“That’s all meant to give you more experience.

"But if you say that the rules for ladies in the capital are different from ours, that's just nonsense!

"It is said that girls should not leave the house and should never get out of bed for half their lives. That is the nonsense that spread from Jiangnan to Beijing!

"The dynasty started in the north, and the women there are all very powerful! Even married women can be considered half the head of the family when they return to their parents' home!

"Otherwise, why do you think the eldest aunt spoke with such momentum when she returned to the Wang family?

"Let's just talk about the Xue family.

"The second master of the Xue family, the one who died in an accident while traveling abroad the other day, didn't he travel around the world with his children?

"The daughter of the Xue family is not kept in seclusion and unknown to the world!

"Let's talk about Xue Baochai. Her uncle died early, and her aunt raised two children alone. Her brother was not a good person in his early years, and later he had to study.

"My aunt is running the Xue family business on her own, but she is not able to cope with it. In the past few years in Jiangnan, she had her father to help her, but after coming to Beijing, no one helped her.

"Next time, praise her in front of your aunt. I bet you that your aunt will tell you that Xue Baochai has 'attentively helped' with her family's business!"

Wang Xuanhe was so smart that he understood a few words and then fell into confusion: "I have no intersection with her, why would she think of giving me such advice?"

"Silly girl, how could she care about you? She is coming for me." Wang Xifeng smiled, touched her sister's head, and said gently, "You should stay away from her in the future.

“Even if you can’t avoid it, don’t take what she says to heart.

"Not only do your parents decide your affairs, but I am also watching over you. Your future has nothing to do with whether you go out or not, or whether you are docile or not.

"It has a lot to do with whether your knowledge is profound and your mind is strong."

Wang Xuanhe hesitated for a moment, then nodded, but still a little anxious: "But sister, if I go out and wear men's clothes and someone shouts that they're torn, will it really not affect you?"

"You've also heard that when I was a child I also wore men's clothes when I went out! Don't worry, that's not a bad thing!" Wang Xifeng comforted her again.

Then he smiled and changed the subject, "Originally, there was a flower show in the palace the other day, and I wanted you to come and play.

"Luckily I hesitated before posting. Otherwise, if you had seen that bloody scene, you would have been scared to death."

Wang Xuanhe smiled slightly, lowered his eyes and said, "Not really."

Wang Xifeng raised her eyebrows.

Biting his lips lightly, Wang Xuanhe glanced back and saw that Yuan Shi hadn't made any movement, so he quietly told Wang Xifeng:

"When I was traveling with my parents in Jiangnan, I encountered pirates and mountain bandits a few times.

"Fortunately, my father's guards were very capable, and we were able to escape danger every time.

“So I’m not afraid of that kind of scene anymore.

"For example, on the way to Beijing this time, there were pirates trying to rob us, and the guards who followed us shot arrows without missing a beat -

"I saw with my own eyes what it looked like when this man was shot through the throat with an arrow!"

Wang Xifeng herself trembled at the thought. She held her hand tightly and her face changed drastically: "Did you encounter any danger on the way to Beijing? Why didn't my father and mother tell me?!"

"It's over. If I tell you about it, won't that just make you worry for nothing?" Wang Xuanhe smiled and shook her hand. "I told you this just to let you know that I wasn't scared in vain and to reassure you!

"Sister, please don't question my parents, or I'll be scolded!"

Wang Xifeng speechlessly held her in her arms and patted her on the back, feeling even more distressed: "You have gone through so many storms at such a young age. I really envy you!"

Wang Xuanhe laughed when he heard this.

The two sisters laughed, and Wang Xuanhe relaxed. He reached out for the tea bowl and took a few sips, then poured himself another cup and put it aside.

He also asked about Wang Xifeng's days in the palace.

Wang Xifeng then told her casually who was in the palace, what their backgrounds were, who was good to her, and who was bad to her.

He also warned her: “Although the Wu family has a clear-headed Madam Cui, the descendants show some signs of being weak in the trunk and strong in the branches.

"Although Concubine De is on my side in the palace, we can't be sure if they will get close to us outside. Remind mother to stay away."

Wang Xuanhe immediately evaded the question: "Will it be useful if my sister tells me this? I'd better remind mother directly later!"

"You lazy bastard!" Wang Xifeng gritted her teeth and reached out to pinch her face, "I asked you to do something, but you pushed it left and right!

"Brother, you are not doing well. I was counting on you to take care of my parents and provide for their retirement in the future. I really can't count on you!"

Wang Xuanhe smiled and dodged: "It is my duty to be filial to my parents, but I cannot interfere with other matters!"

After all, her last name is not Wang.

Of course, her last name isn't Qin either.

Even her family knew her last name, but they kept it from her alone.

Therefore, the less she interferes in family affairs, the safer she will be, and the safer her family will be.

——This is also the reason why she silently agreed when Xue Baochai reminded her that it is better to go out less and stay chaste and quiet at home.

But obviously Wang Xifeng didn't think so.

After chatting for a few more words, Yuan came out comfortably with her long hair loose, holding an ice bowl and eating comfortably, and casually sent Wang Xuanhe away:

"The bathing here is so comfortable. Much more comfortable than at home. Why don't you go and take a bath too?"

Wang Xuanhe glanced at Wang Xifeng and agreed with a smile: "Okay! I'll go too!"

After she left, Yuan took a mouthful of iced cheese and said vaguely, "I don't know who instigated your aunt to come and ask for Xuanhe on behalf of Pan'er."

"Who else? Her daughter." Wang Xifeng's face turned cold. "I thought so. She acted like an aunt, giving instructions and warnings, and even dragging my name into it!"

Yuan hummed, lowered her head and continued eating: "What are you talking about? Xuan He is walking around like that outside. I'm afraid that the noble families will not dare to want him."

Wang Xifeng and her mother looked at each other and sneered.

They, mother and daughter, really know nothing!