Spring Courtyard Forbidden Pet

Ye Zhen and Dong Yuan sat on the left and right around Ruan.

"I am really surprised that Miss Dong is here. I heard that even His Majesty praised the magnolia flowers painted by the Concubine Xian. I am so bold that I will bring two of the best ones to entertain His Majesty when Miss Dong returns to the palace."

"I want to thank the old lady on behalf of my second sister." Dong Yuan asked the accompanying palace maid to present a pair of ruby ​​beads. Seeing Ruan's expression brighten, he said, "Dong Yuan has prepared a small gift. I hope the old lady will like it."

She specifically consulted the imperial teacher and learned that Ruan's horoscope showed that she favored fire, so she chose the color red.

Ruan took it personally and said, "I like it, I like it. Miss Dong, thank you for your hard work. I am ashamed of it."

Although it was named after Dong Yuan, the things actually came from the palace of Concubine Xian. Ruan was honored and was so happy that she couldn't stop smiling.

Fang Jing immediately presented the night-shining pearl she had brought with her. It was as big as a child's fist. Ruan liked it very much. "It's a pity for me to keep such a beautiful pearl. Miss Fang, make a necklace with it and wear it. It will look better."

Having said that, she couldn't let go of the night pearl.

Fang Jing smiled and said, "The old lady is of noble status and can suppress it, but my daughter can't compare to her."

Ruan poked her forehead affectionately and said, "This girl is just sweet-talking."

Fang Jing was delighted to have received such attention. She took the opportunity to sit in front of Ye Zhen and said, "Second Miss Ye is a kind-hearted woman. I'm sure the gift she prepared for the old lady is worse than ours. Why don't you take it out and let us enjoy it."

Ye Zhen said calmly, "In terms of wealth, how many people can compare with Minister Fang's family? My things are certainly not comparable."

Fang Jing raised her eyebrows, "The old lady has called you in, which shows that she likes you. Could it be that Miss Ye Er doesn't even have this little bit of affection?"

Dong Yuan immediately protected Ye Zhen, "Miss Fang is so fond of meddling in other people's affairs. Why not let the old lady ask you to be the manager of the manor so that you can keep a clear record of every guest's gift."

Fang Jing choked up, and seeing that Ruan's face had also turned cold, she hurriedly replied, "I didn't mean that."

Ruan placed Fang Jing's night-shining pearl back on the stand and said calmly, "Mrs. Ye has just acquired a blood coral that is half a person's height. I like it very much."

Half a person's height? Or blood red?

Fang Jing immediately became depressed. The Cui family's business was all over the Great Zhou, and all the good things were brought back from outside. Of course, they couldn't compare. She didn't expect that Ye Zhen was returned by the Marquis' Mansion, and Cui was still protecting her.

As soon as she calmed down, Ye Zhen seemed to have the opportunity to speak. She took out a bright red purse with a few lines of words embroidered on it with gold thread, "Mother's intention is mother's. Ye Zhen made a purse for the old lady. Please don't dislike it."

The other girls looked at each other, wanting to laugh but not daring to. Fang Jing was shocked and couldn't help but say, "It seems that Miss Ye has become really good at embroidery over the years."

Her expression was full of contempt. How could such a thing be produced? No wonder she was mocking and ridiculing him.

Dong Yuan wanted to help Ye Zhen explain, but he didn't have the confidence, "The gift is small but the sentiment is great, haven't you heard it before?"

But this is too light.

However, Ruan's expression was stern, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes trembled with excitement, "Is this a protective spell?"

Ye Zhen nodded, "I heard that the old lady can't stand the spring wind, so there are some herbs in it. Carrying it with you can relieve nasal discomfort."

When Ruan was young, she gave birth to a daughter, and later became the wet nurse of Prince Yu. She had no time to go back when her daughter was sick, and she didn't even see her for the last time. From then on, she devoted herself to taking care of Prince Yu until he grew up.

But Prince Yu is the master, and at her age, she has everything she needs except a daughter who can talk to her in a caring way, so that someone can wear mourning clothes for her a hundred years later. That's why she wants to adopt Ye Zhen as her goddaughter.

Ruan tightly grasped Ye Zhen's hand, her face full of excitement that others could not understand, "Good child, good child."

"This purse is a priceless treasure to me."

Ye Zhen won her heart by this trick in her previous life. In fact, it was not that the medicinal materials were so precious, but that no one was willing to work hard for Ruan.

"Old Madam, you are praising me too much. Ye Zhen doesn't deserve it."

To others, it was just a polite remark, but Ye Zhen's words had a deeper meaning, and Ruan obviously heard it.

It was not easy to say the matter of adopting a daughter in front of so many people. Feng Ting came back that day and said that Ye Zhen declined. Ruan was unsure. She was indeed excited when she saw her purse just now, but it was indeed not worthy of the word "priceless treasure". However, it would be different if Ye Zhen and she had a godmother-daughter relationship.

So that was actually a test. If Ye Zhen agreed, she would announce the happy event in public. If she disagreed, it would save both parties from embarrassment. Ye Zhen was the only one who could make Ruan give her face like this.

The life-saving grace that day was really not just for show.

Ye Zhen did not show any emotion, and the three words "I don't deserve it" were her response to Ruan.

For her, if Li Xuan can help Ye Jinglan, she won't have to be controlled by Cui. Even if Ruan really likes her, once interests are involved in the future, or she is forced to pave the way for Li Chengge, the ending will not be good.

Ruan was somewhat disappointed. She let go of Ye Zhen's hand and held the purse tightly in her palm. "I will go back and change my clothes. You all can go to the garden to play. It's a rare trip out of the city."

"The prince is in the pavilion on the north side greeting the male guests, so just don't go over there."

The maid helped Ruan to leave, and the other young ladies also went out. Dong Yuan bent down and helped Ye Zhen up, "The front yard is very lively, let's go and take a look."

Ye Zhen rarely came out, so she stopped thinking about those troubles and smiled, "Yeah."

Only Fang Jing hadn't recovered from the fact that the Night Pearl was overshadowed by a purse. When she passed by Ye Zhen, she snorted coldly, "Spend money to hire an embroiderer, she can embroider anything."

"The old lady only said it, and she didn't praise you at all."

Dong Yuan couldn't stand her expression, so he put his hands on his hips and retorted, "Didn't you hear the priceless treasure? It means your night-shining pearl has a price, but it's not as much as Ah Zhen's purse."

"Miss Fang, if you don't understand, just ask someone else. You don't have to worry about being laughed at if you speak out."

Fang Jing's face changed, and Dong Yuan didn't give her a chance to speak, and dragged Ye Zhen out. The two heard Fang Jing cursing a few words inside, and Dong Yuan said, "A woman who can't get married is really scary. Look at the way she finds fault when she opens her mouth. It's time for her to regulate her internal organs."

Ye Zhen laughed out loud.

"You can still laugh? If I hadn't come today, you would have been bullied to death by her."

"That's right. Miss Dong will have to protect me from now on." Ye Zhen smiled at her, with stars in her eyes.

Dong Yuan held her head high and said, "Don't worry, I still want you to be my sister-in-law."

Ye Zhen thought she was joking, "Your words have earned me a lot of hatred. I'm not afraid, but it will affect General Dong's reputation."

Dong Yuan was not joking and was about to explain seriously when he suddenly heard a woman in front of him exclaim, "Too accurate!"

"Second Master only took one look and knew that I was in a bad mood recently."

"Second Master, let me see it too."

"Second Master, Second Master."

The smile on Ye Zhen's face faded, and the ease she had in front of Ruan was gone, replaced by a slightly tense body and a nervous yet expectant look.

Dong Yuan also forgot what he was going to say, and stood on tiptoe to take a look, "It's the Imperial Master! He never likes crowds, why is he here today, and even laid out the lottery sticks?"

"Ah Zhen, let's go get a fortune-teller too! I want to pray for my second sister to have a child!"