The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

The day for Pei Yanyue and Jiang Chengying to meet each other soon arrived. On this day, the eldest lady of the Changping Earl's Mansion hosted the party and invited the Pei and Jiang families to the Earl's Mansion for a drink.

Pei Yanyue got dressed early, but Xia Mianwan thought her outfit was still a bit plain and said, "It's better for a little girl to dress more lively." Finally, Pei Yanyue changed into a bright yellow coat.

My uncle's wife invited Madam Pei and all the girls in the Pei family. Xia Mianwan made clothes and jewelry for Pei Ying and her two sisters, planning to take them to my uncle's house together.

Everything was ready, Xia Mianwan took Yu Jie'er on the carriage, and the other girls took the second carriage.

The Changping Marquis' Mansion also has considerable respect in front of His Majesty, as can be seen from the gate of the mansion.

Entering the front hall, my uncle's wife was already waiting with Madam Jiang. The uncle's wife looked very happy, "Madam Pei, I haven't seen you for a while. You look better. This is Sister Yu, right? She is such a pretty girl."

Sister Yu smiled and bowed to the lady from the Bo Mansion and Madam Jiang.

Yu Jie'er had learned the rules and etiquette from Nanny Yu, and was also educated by Madam Yang. No matter how she treated people, she had her own temperament, which made her uncle's wife sigh in admiration.

"Your sister taught me so well. How old is he? I need to line up for my son!"

Xia Mianwan replied with a smile: "My sister is the only one who knows how to joke. These two are the eldest and second daughters in my family, and these three are the daughters of our clan."

Pei Ying's behavior today was not out of the ordinary, and Pei Ling and Pei Xia breathed a sigh of relief.

After they sat down, they followed the same process. Madam Jiang also asked some questions. Although she asked all the girls, most of the questions were about Pei Yanyue. Everyone present knew that this was a matchmaking for Pei Yanyue and Madam Jiang's youngest son, and no one made any remarks that were too outrageous.

Pei Yanyue had been under Xia Mianwan's care for some time after all, and had seen many big scenes, so she answered the questions neither humbly nor arrogantly. She still remembered that she was a little nervous when she went to see her sister-in-law yesterday, but her sister-in-law told her that no matter what she said, whether the marriage was successful or not, she was the daughter of the Pei family and had the support of the Pei family. She did not have to be afraid of anyone or anyone, nor did she have to feel inferior or arrogant.

Mrs. Jiang was very satisfied with Pei Yanyue and winked at her uncle's wife.

The lady from the Bo Mansion was actually quite satisfied and looked at Xia Mianwan with a higher opinion.

The Changping Marquis's Mansion was only loyal to the Emperor, and because of her title as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor, Master Pei was naturally classified as one of the Crown Prince's party, but her husband had told her that the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor was upright and honest, and was highly trusted by the Emperor. Until... Master Pei married Xia Mianwan.

As soon as the emperor's edict was issued, it could be said that the entire capital city was in an uproar.

What's more, people from all walks of life in the court were speculating that Master Pei was just a knife of the emperor. If he really loved his subjects, how could he marry a divorced woman to Master Pei? What's more... this divorced woman was the former general's wife, and she even had two children from the Zheng family. Didn't she become the enemy of the general's mansion without doing anything?

It was not until the lady of the Bo Mansion saw Xia Mianwan with her own eyes that she realized that everyone had guessed wrong.

A lady who behaves like this deserves to be the wife of the young master even if she is divorced eight or ten times. At the same time, he also looked down on the Zheng family's behavior and often ridiculed Madam Zheng outside.

"In that case, I'll call young Jiang over to greet him!" said the lady from the Bo's Mansion.

The maid took the order and immediately went to tell Jiang Chengying.

Jiang Chengying was tall and handsome, and he was very measured in his movements when greeting. Xia Mianwan nodded slightly.

Jiang Chengying greeted him and left. Xia Mianwan's eyes were full of satisfaction.

The Xia family's wine has been sold to Liangzhou. Xia Mianwan knows that the Xia family has connections in Liangzhou, so he asks his father to inquire about the situation of the Jiang family and Jiang Chengying's character.

Xia Mianwan was naturally satisfied with the results of the inquiries, which led to the visit to the Bo's Mansion.

Xia Mianwan glanced at Pei Yanyue and saw that Pei Yanyue looked good, so she thought that the marriage should be settled.

During the meal, Pei Yanyue sat with Madam Jiang on one side, while Madam Bo and Xia Mianwan sat next to each other.

After the dishes were served, Pei Ying, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Sister-in-law, I seem to be feeling a little unwell."

Xia Mianwan's hand holding the chopsticks froze for a moment, then nodded and said, "Ruzhu, accompany Miss Ying to rest for a while."

Pei Ling was sitting next to Pei Ying just now. When Jiang Chengying came up, she could sense that Pei Ying was abnormal. She was worried that her elder sister would get into trouble, so she wanted to follow her, "Why don't I go and accompany my elder sister?"

Pei Ling looked at Xia Mianwan with pleading eyes. Xia Mianwan paused slightly, nodded and said, "Then you can go with us."

This is impolite in the first place, but... the two sisters themselves don't care, so why should she care?

"No need. There's really no need to trouble Sister Ruzhu and my younger sister. I can go by myself." Pei Ying said.

Xia Mianwan said, "Miss Ling, just keep her and let Ruzhu go. It won't be a problem."

Pei Ying had no choice but to let Ruzhu go with her.

During this process, Madam Jiang did not show any displeasure, and continued to talk to Pei Yanyue in a warm manner. However, the lady from the Bo Mansion said, "Every family has its own problems."

Xia Mianwan smiled and said nothing.

Although Yu Jie'er said nothing, she was annoyed with Pei Ying in her heart. This was too much of a way to cause trouble for her mother. If she hadn't seen it, it would have been fine. But since she had seen it, she would have remembered it in her heart.