The baby-making system is unreliable

Old Madam Ru didn't have such thoughts. She narrowed her eyes and stared at Yun Xirou's back, but she was thinking about what happened in the past.

"These are all minor matters. Remember to maintain good relations with the officials. This fourth girl is still a child after all, and the Yun family is just a merchant family after all. Their status is still not as high as that of the officials."

As long as her second daughter can marry into an official family, there will be no shortage of times when the fourth daughter will have to bow her head. By that time, her granddaughter will be the wife of an official.

"But...Brother Ye, I...my granddaughter, still...still think about him in my heart." Yun Yuxi twisted the handkerchief in her hand, her face showing difficulty, as if she was unwilling to give up.

The Ye Qianyao in my memory was too eye-catching. Although I haven't seen him for a few years, he has definitely become more unrestrained and free and easy. Such a man is really attractive to girls.

When people talk about the eldest son of the Ye family, it is obvious that they have different opinions. They just feel that it is difficult to grasp his specific personality. But when talking about the younger son Ye Qianyao, he is no longer ordinary.

At the beginning, the two most impressive events in Xuzhou in the past ten years both involved Ye Qianyao. First, the eleven-year-old Ye Qianyao "cheated" the sixteen-year-old fifth prince of 1.3 million taels, and also deceived the mastermind of a corruption case.

Secondly, on the Mid-Autumn Festival, the fifteen-year-old Ye Qianyao, holding a jade flute in his hand, composed and played a song "Qian Gao Fu" on the roof of Liucai Tower, telling everyone in a high-profile manner that the fourth girl of the Yun family was the one he liked.

Such a high-profile man just likes the good-for-nothing Fourth Miss Yun, this is the voice of most of the young ladies in Xuzhou. To be honest, in Xuzhou, from the young ladies of the royal family to the young ladies of the small merchants, more or less, they have had thoughts about him.

But such a person just follows behind Miss Yun Si like a "lapdog" and cannot be driven away. It is really puzzling.

"Don't even think about it. That guy just has a good appearance and attracts girls like you. No matter how good Brother Ye is, he is just a son of a merchant family. The ones he knows are all prostitutes who spend their days sleeping with other girls. They are not decent people!!"

Old Madam Ru was shaking with anger, shouting angrily, trying to wake up her granddaughter, speaking righteously.

She couldn't just watch her granddaughter fall in love with that kind of person. These people were unreliable and just played around and made trouble.

"The second son wants his daughter to jump into the Ye family's fire pit, so just let the fourth girl do it. That is the marriage that the old man and he agreed to. No matter how you look for it, it will not be your turn. You better be clear-headed."

She just didn't like this brother of the Ye family. She looked down on his materialism and always looked down on the copper-coin air he carried from time to time.

Unlike those sons of officials, who have read some serious books, have powerful families, noble status, and are decent people.

"Don't just look at the good looks of a young man. He is unreliable. You have to marry a powerful husband to really reach the top."

Old Madam Ru still hoped that her second granddaughter could marry into a powerful bureaucrat's family rather than being sent away to a small merchant family.

That's why they kept the second girl again and again. She still hadn't found a husband when she was 18 years old. To be honest, the officials and their wives in Xuzhou were quite dissatisfied with this.

But the grandparents and grandchildren didn't care at all. They seemed to want to get close to the second son of the Minister of Rites, Wu. That's why Yun Yuxi got closer to Wu Jieya.

"But grandma, Miss Wu is unwilling to go out because of what happened recently. She is afraid of being laughed at by others."

Yun Yuxi lowered her eyebrows subconsciously, as if she was somewhat unwilling. She actually didn't like Wu Jieya, the eldest daughter of the Wu family.

The young lady of the Wu family is still aloof in her bones. She looks down on merchants like them. Not only does she want the young lady of the Yun family to accompany her every time she comes to the Yun family, but she also likes to take them out shopping.

"Besides, my granddaughter is really broke, so Wu Jieya is treating us like money bags. She is really spending money too lavishly."

Yun Yuxi was a little unhappy. It wasn't that she was too stingy, but she really had to spend a hundred or eighty taels every time she went out.

They bought all those things every time, which was really too expensive. Yun Yuxi really felt sorry for her money. If this continued, she would really have no money to spend.

"Don't be petty. As long as you can marry into the Shangshu Mansion, it will be a great honor. If there really is such a day, who in the Yun family will not look up to you!?"

Old Madam Ru happily imagined the beautiful scenes of the future while speaking to the person in front of her with a smug look on her face.

She seemed to have seen her granddaughter wearing a bridal veil and getting married in a grand manner, and the corners of her mouth could not help but rise slightly.

"But my granddaughter doesn't understand what Master Wu is thinking. I only saw him from a distance once during the last polo match, and we couldn't really say a few words to each other."

Yun Yuxi was actually feeling shy at this moment. The Second Young Master Wu looked more like a scholar and was also good at playing polo.

At Princess Zi Yu's last polo match, he teamed up with Miss Wu and won the first place in one fell swoop.

At least in Xuzhou City, the combination of these two brothers and sisters is still worth watching. Of course, it cannot be denied that they showed mercy when dealing with some royal relatives.

"Humph, with the status of our Yun family and your beauty and talent, the position of the young mistress of the Shangshu Mansion should be within your grasp!"

At this moment, Madam Ru is bringing up the Yun family's reputation. This is too ironic. She looks down on the family but still wants to take advantage of them.

Yun Yuxi smiled and pulled the corner of Madam Ru's clothes, pretending to be shy and said: "Grandma... Granddaughter knows."

The grandfather and grandson acted as if Master Wu from the Shangshufang was already in their pockets, which was really ridiculous.

"I heard that Princess Zi Yu will be preparing for a polo match next month. I will definitely find that... young master when I get the chance."

Yun Yuxi lowered her head and looked submissive, as if she was blushing with shame, but she was more thinking about how to stand out and let others see her elegance.

"This is my good granddaughter. Princess Zi Yu likes to hold the polo match the most. It is a polo match, but it is more about finding suitable young men and women and letting the children get to know each other."

Old Madam Ru smiled lovingly, patted her granddaughter's hand, and signaled with her eyes that she could go without worrying if anything happened.

After all, the eldest princess tacitly approved of everyone looking at each other, so no one could say anything.

"..." With all these plans, she never thought about whether there was anyone to introduce her. She, a little girl, didn't even have a mistress to take care of her.

This is too embarrassing, do you really have no regard for your dignity at all? !

However, Yun Xirou could not care about these things. She returned to Linliu Pavilion, took out the newly made cosmetics in her room, and laid out the bottles and jars to study them.

……

The next morning, the sunlight poured into the house through the window, illuminating the warmth of the room.

At this moment, a gentle knock on the door broke the silence. When the door opened, Yu Jin, the maidservant beside Sister-in-law of the Zhu Family, came in holding an exquisite box.

"Miss Yun, good morning! These are some jewelry that our wife asked me to send to you to express her gratitude. My wife said that she was not feeling well, so it was not convenient for her to come in person. I hope you won't blame me. When I feel better in a few days, I will come to thank you." Yu Jin said with a smile on her face.

Yun Xirou hurried forward and took the heavy box. When she opened it, she saw that it was filled with all kinds of exquisite jewelry, including dazzling pearl flowers, crystal clear jade pendants, exquisite gold hairpins, etc., all of which were top-notch works.

Although Yun Xirou didn't lack these jewelries, after all, they were a gift from her sister-in-law, so she naturally wouldn't refuse.

So, she smiled and started to choose carefully. She picked up a warm and smooth jade bracelet and played with it lovingly.

"Thank you so much, sister-in-law. This bracelet is so beautiful. But I am embarrassed to accept too many. Just take this one as a token of your appreciation. Take the others back and keep them for yourself."

Seeing Yun Xirou being so polite, Yu Jin quickly said, "Hey, Fourth Miss, you are so close to our Madam, what does this little thing mean to you? Just keep it all."

These things are nothing. Yu Jin has been in the Yun Mansion for the past few years, so she naturally knows who is the more reliable in the Yun family.

Now, the son-in-law and the master are not around, and the lady has temporarily returned to her parents' home. If there is anything, the fourth girl still needs help.

Yun Yurou insisted on accepting only one or two items, and then asked with concern: "How is your health now, sister-in-law? You must take good care of yourself."

It was unfortunate that I went there last time, so I didn’t have the chance to talk to my sister-in-law, but as long as I get better, there will be another chance in the future.

"When my sister-in-law gets better, I will definitely go to visit her. If she gives birth to a little nephew, I will have to prepare a lot of fun little things for him!"

To be honest, Yun Xirou was a little looking forward to it. Soft and cute little children are the cutest, provided they don't cry.

So, Yu Jin stayed for a while, but went back because she was worried about her young lady.

At noon, after lunch, the not-so-scorching autumn sun poured down. Although the warm sun was not as hot as the summer sun, it still gave off some warmth, as if covering the earth with a thin layer of golden gauze.

Yun Xirou was thinking about the white silver at the moment. Her bright eyes were shining, as if she had seen countless treasures waving to her.

"Let's go to Liucai Tower now. I want to check the accounts!" After saying that, she took light steps and led Liu An towards the destination.

Liucai Tower is the largest clothing shop of the Yun family in Xuzhou. The building is magnificent, with flying eaves and brackets, and the vermilion lacquered door is open, as if it is always welcoming guests from all directions.

From a distance, the Liucai Tower looks like a magnificent palace standing in the midst of a bustling street, attracting a lot of attention.

Its interior is decorated in a magnificent manner, with a dazzling array of colorful fabrics neatly displayed on the shelves, which is dazzling.

Whether it is damask, satin, brocade, silk or linen, we have everything, all of which are of superior quality, and each material exudes a unique luster and fragrance.

This is not only a place for dignitaries to buy gorgeous clothes and accessories, but also a place for ordinary people to choose high-quality and inexpensive fabrics.

There are people coming and going every day, and it is very lively, which shows how prosperous the business is.

The carriage was driving on the road, and the shouts of the surrounding vendors could be heard. Du Lin dressed up as a coachman and drove the carriage.

Yun Xirou and Liu An were sitting in the carriage, rolling up the windows and looking outside from time to time.

It is said that the imperial court emphasizes agriculture and suppresses commerce, but there are quite a few merchants. There is a curfew in Xuzhou City, so I guess there won't be many people here at night.

Yun Xirou, wearing a veiled hat, walked into the shop calmly. The layout of Liucai Tower... was originally designed by Yun Futian.

Five years ago, Ye Qianyao came up with the idea of ​​zoning the displays. On the right side of the first floor were ready-made garments, on the left were the fabrics that were commonly used and sold well, and at the round counter in the middle stood a female shopkeeper.

The female shopkeeper had a light make-up on her face and looked to be a woman of about 26 or 27 years old. This woman was Ya Niang.

"Madam, please take a look. This material was specially sent from Shu!"

Ya Niang was seen smiling, and the smile spread across her face, adding a few more wrinkles to her already numerous features.

As she spoke, she gently unfolded the cloth in her hand, showing its exquisite texture and unique pattern to the woman in front of her.

"Look at the color, how bright and beautiful it is! And the touch is as smooth as silk, it is simply the best product. Madam, you really have a discerning eye to like this piece of cloth!"

Ya Niang continued to praise the cloth, while not forgetting to cast admiring glances at the woman.

"Boss, you are so good at talking! Look at the fabrics you have here, the color is absolutely amazing! It goes perfectly with the cosmetics I bought recently!"

The woman praised with joy on her face, and at the same time showed off her rosy and delicate face by bringing it forward so that everyone could see how charming her new makeup was.

However, just as she was feeling proud, her eyes suddenly fell on the delicate and fair skin on Ya Niang's face, as if she had discovered a new world.

The woman stared at Ya Niang and subconsciously exclaimed, "Oh my! Boss, you use this powder so well! Can you recommend some to me? Tell me where you bought it!"

Ya Niang was stunned by this sudden question, but she came to her senses soon, smiled and said softly: "Madam, to be honest, this powder is not bought by me! It is a gift from our young master. As for whether this powder is sold in the shop, I really don't know."

After a short pause, Ya Niang seemed to remember something and quickly added, "However, if you really like this kind of powder, you might as well go to Yanzhi Pavilion and take a look."

"That's our boss's special rouge shop. It has all kinds of cosmetics. Maybe you can find the one you like!"