Chapter 461： The most talented woman in Beijing

Mrs. Mingsan rolled her eyes and said thoughtfully: "I know a little about this matter. The hurricane came early this year. I heard that the hurricane in May destroyed many adobe houses outside the city wall and also brought a lot of seafood ashore. Afterwards, The people from the water conservancy team went out to inspect the city and found that the waves hitting the shore were up to half a foot high. Without this protective wall, the seawater would flow into the city. Although it would not be as serious as the last time the Haiyu Earth Dragon turned over, the damage would definitely be There is.

This time, relying on the protective city wall, the water only accumulated in the city for a short period of time, and it receded in about half a day, with no loss of people or property. Moreover, Quzhou Prefecture mainly grows rice and taro and white potato, so the impact was not big. We went out after the hurricane and did not encounter any refugees on the way. "

This is what makes Mrs. Ming San most emotional. In the past, when she went out to do business, the most common people were refugees. Since the popularity of taro and white potato, the refugees in Qi have almost disappeared. This time Quzhou Prefecture has experienced There was still no incident after such a huge hurricane. Every incident had a shadow of the Yang family, and she admired the Yang family more and more.

"Yes, yes! I'm telling you secretly, don't say anything. A few days ago, the emperor summoned your father late at night and asked about the fate of the country and the crown prince. He also mentioned the Yang family. Although your father didn't say much, I still guessed something. The emperor seems to have entrusted Yang Changlin with important tasks. If Yang Changlin has made a contribution, the Yang family may have a second knight!" Tang's eyes widened, and he lowered his voice and spoke cautiously. My own guess.

Mrs. Mingsan was really frightened this time, "Mother, is everything you said true?"

Mrs. Tang nodded vigorously, "I'm just going to tell you, I didn't even mention it to your eldest brother and sister-in-law. You are close to the Yang family. Just know it in your heart. I think Guang Enhou's youngest son and daughter have also arrived to talk about marriage." It’s time to get married, I don’t know if we can take advantage of it this time. It just so happens that you have two nephews who are about the same age as the Yang family girls.”

Mrs. Ming San was suddenly stunned and couldn’t laugh or cry. She was so emotional that Mrs. Tang said so much just to get married to the Yang family!

"Mother, if you want to ask about your children's marriage, it's probably not possible! I heard Aning say before that the fourth son of the Yang family is obsessed with the imperial examination. He will end up in the autumn of next year. If he doesn't win the Jinshi, he won't get married.

Miss Yang has just gotten hairpins, and Aning is such a daughter that she is reluctant to marry early. She has already said that the girl will stay until she is 18 before leaving the court. "Mrs. Mingsan directly put an end to Tang's thoughts.

Tang frowned, "How can a girl stay until she is eighteen and then get married? Then she becomes an old girl! Besides, if she stays until that late, how can there be any good men to choose from? Could it be that Guang Enhou has someone to choose from?"

She couldn't think of any other explanation other than this reason.

Mrs. Ming San shook her head, "I don't know about this daughter! Mother, they all say that children and grandchildren will have their own blessings. If you are destined to have children and grandchildren, you will be a family sooner or later. If you are not destined to be, the right time and place will mess it up. You! Don't worry!"

Tang murmured a few words, but really didn’t mention it anymore.

In the days that followed, Mrs. Mingsan began to take Ming Jinxiu to various banquets. Ming Jinxiu was well-educated, and she could play music, chess, calligraphy, painting, and poetry at her fingertips. What was even more rare was that she was good at singing and dancing, and she knew the music well in a short time. He became famous in the capital.

In the past, those nobles in the capital thought that Ming Jinxiu was like a pheasant flying on a branch and turning into a phoenix. Looking at it now, they just thought it was a good flower that had to be inserted into cow dung, and they all felt sorry for her.

Princess Yongyang came to find Yang Xiaoya specifically after knowing the gossip outside.

“Xuejun, are we good friends?” Princess Yongyang looked at Yang Xiaoya angrily.

Yang Xiaoya nodded obediently, "Aren't we always good friends?"

Princess Yongyang finally smiled and grabbed Yang Xiaoya's wrist, "Then are you willing to help me?"

“What can I help you with?” Yang Xiaoya tilted her head in confusion, her eyes full of doubts.

Princess Yongyang was furious, "Of course I will beat down some arrogant women! Didn't you hear that recently it was spread in the capital that the Ming family's beauty is unparalleled in talent and beauty, and that she is the most talented woman in the capital." "I know!" Yang Xiaoya smiled and didn't take it seriously, "Sister Ming is in a special situation and wants to marry into the royal family. She must have a good reputation so that she can be taken seriously by her husband's family in the future."

Princess Yongyang was offended by her naivety, "You are really! Do you know who was the most talented woman in the capital before Ming Jinxiu?"

Yang Xiaoya shook her head in confusion, picked up the scented tea that the maid made for her, took a sip, and squinted her eyes in enjoyment, it was so sweet!

“You! It’s you!” Princess Yongyang shouted loudly.

“Pfft!” All the tea in Yang Xiaoya’s mouth spurted out, her beautiful eyes following Jiang Ning’s eyes flickering, “Did the princess hear wrongly?”

"What's wrong! Although I don't want to admit it, you are indeed excellent, and you were selected by me, Longyue and several young ladies from aristocratic families. You are fair and just, and everyone is convinced. Unlike Ming Jinxiu, who will Showing off everywhere! How different from you! You dare to say that marrying Prince An is like putting flowers on cow dung!" Princess Yongyang was angry.

Yang Xiaoya listened for a while and finally got the idea, "Is the princess angry because of the rumors that slandered King An?"

Princess Yongyang pursed her lips and said nothing. She just sat down angrily.

"Concubine Shu gave up her life because of King An, and I also benefited from it. I reciprocated the favor. Naturally, I hope that King An will have a smooth life. Ming Jinxiu knew that King An's situation was special and yet she kept such a high profile. What was her intention? If Prince An hadn't been stupid due to illness, it would not have been her turn to be Princess An!"

Seeing that she was so angry, Yang Xiaoya quickly poured her a cup of scented tea and comforted her softly, "Princess, don't be angry, these are just trivial matters. If you don't like Sister Jinxiu's high profile, I will ask my mother-in-law to talk to Aunt Ming's family later." , they won’t know the importance.”

Princess Yongyang felt better after hearing this.

Yang Xiaoya asked with a playful smile: "The princess just said that you called me a talented woman, but I don't know why?"

Princess Yongyang stared at her in surprise, "You often give Miss Jingzhong your own embroidered handkerchiefs, paintings, and food, but you have forgotten?"

Yang Xiaoya thought about it carefully and nodded slightly, "It is true, but what does it have to do with it?"

"Stupid!" Princess Yongyang poked Yang Xiaoya's head angrily, "Talented men are rare in the world, and talented women are even rarer! If you think of any of the ladies in the capital, who didn't grow up in fine clothes and good food? Growing up, I had to learn not only women’s education, but also rules, etiquette, masters of music, chess, calligraphy, painting, women’s cooking skills, etc. Where can I learn this?

This kind of music, chess, calligraphy and painting can only be the icing on the cake when discussing marriage. The character and housekeeping ability that each wife pays more attention to when choosing a daughter-in-law. These are the actual things, so most ladies can only scratch the surface when it comes to music, chess, calligraphy and painting. , what they are good at is tasting.

You are different, you are really capable, Prince Xiaoyao has said it, your calligraphy has its own style, and your paintings have a unique style. What is rare is that the sound of the piano is not like the ordinary lady's petty, he can hear one part open-mindedness and two parts perseverance in it. Three points of casualness.

And your nvhong, tsk tsk tsk, even my mother would praise you a few times, saying that you learned from a famous master! Not to mention your cooking skills, Guang Enhou’s cooking skills are something that even his father will never forget. Your cooking skills are unrivaled among the ladies in Beijing.

To sum up, if you don’t give this most talented woman in the capital, who will give it to you? End of chapter)