I'm a humble concubine. My acting skills are off the charts. You can check my performance.

Zhao Fangjin and Zhao Fangyu were in charge of the most complicated inner courtyard respectively, while Zhao Fangwei and Zhao Fangyun were slightly inferior.

Tea plates and bowls are inseparable from the dishes in the big kitchen. Zhao Fangyu and Zhao Fangjin spent more time together, so naturally Zhao Fangwei was left behind.

Zhao Fangyu realized that the eldest lady seemed to be separating Zhao Fangjin and Zhao Fangwei, so he took advantage of the situation and spent eight out of ten days in the chess academy, and on the other two days he took Zhao Fangjin to Jiaolu.

The advantage of trying to figure out Madam Qing's thoughts and relieving the mistress's worries is that you can get a lot of money.

The rewards from the eldest lady were always very thoughtful, either money, or expensive jewelry and fabrics, and occasionally some exquisite objects.

Jiaolu is visibly more valuable.

When paying respects, Zhao Fangmo held the small purse made by Zhao Fangwei and couldn't let it go. In front of everyone, Zhao Fangmo secretly hid rice dumpling candies in the small purse, filling it up. When he was closing the purse, the fat boy was not good at it and spilled them all over the floor, making everyone burst out laughing.

Zhao Fangyu also liked the soybean-sized rice dumpling candies, not to mention Zhao Fangmo. After a while, he ate three of them with a smile.

Mei Xunyin arrived late, and the maid beside her supported her. Even though someone was fanning her, she was still sweating profusely.

Zhao Fangjin and Zhao Fangyu hurried over to help. Zhao Fangwei's eyes dimmed as she watched the harmony between the aunt and sister-in-law.

My eldest brother's wife is always close to the main wife. Except for Zhao Fangyu, how can these illegitimate children have the chance to be favored by the future mistress...

The three of them didn't know what Zhao Fangwei was thinking. Mei Xunyin gave the eldest lady a gift and sat down to explain the reason for her anxiety: "My uncle's child passed the examination at the age of fifteen. I couldn't find a good teacher in my hometown, so I thought I couldn't delay the promising son."

"My father originally found a teacher for my cousin and cleaned up the house at home, hoping that my cousin would come directly to the capital to study, so that it would be more convenient for him to take the imperial examination. Unfortunately, there was a flood in the teacher's hometown, and he quit the class and returned home as soon as he heard the news."

"But now I will be in the capital in a day or two. I am really an outstanding child, so my father asked me to help ask my father and mother if there is a good teacher, preferably one who can teach me until the spring exam."

The eldest lady looked serious and said, "You passed the exam at the age of fifteen?" That's rare and outstanding!

That was Zhao Zhihuai, who also passed the examination at the age of eighteen.

Mei Xunyin nodded, and the golden-red hairpin on her head swayed again and again, swaying straight into Zhao Fangwei's heart.

"He is my second uncle's legitimate son. Daddy didn't want to delay my cousin. He knew that my father and mother loved me, so he specially asked me to come and ask my mother for help."

The eldest lady knew what he meant and smiled, "No need to look for him. Just study with Dalang and Erlang. Since he is your cousin, it doesn't matter if he is your brother."

Mei Xunyin's father came from the Ministry of Rites. The three places with the most literary influence in the Daliang Dynasty were the Censorate, the Hanlin Academy, and the Ministry of Rites.

If he really wanted to find a good teacher, Mei Xunyin's father could find the best family within three days. He came to the Zhao family specifically to ask for help, just to consolidate the marriage and let the promising children in the family make friends with each other. With the friendship of classmates, they will never stand idly by at the critical moment.

Mei Xunyin put her worries to rest and immediately smiled: "My mother really loves me to the core of my heart."

After the greetings were over, Zhao Fangyu and Zhao Fangwei went to the chess academy to discuss the birthday banquet.

There were many guests at the old lady's birthday party, and if Zhao Fangjin wanted to get a good start in becoming famous, he naturally had to come up with something special.

It has to be pleasing but not out of line, and everything has to be just right.

Zhao Fangyu had already decided what equipment to use and had done almost everything he could. He had prepared four plans for different weather conditions alone. Even the eldest lady nodded her head when she saw them.

Zhao Fangjin also prepared four kinds of dishes according to Zhao Fangyu's presentation. What the two sisters are worried about now is how to come up with some new ideas.

"In the past, birthday banquets were just about listening to opera, congratulating, and the ladies and ladies gathered together to chat and laugh, and then they dispersed. It was so boring."

Zhao Fangyu understood Zhao Fangjin's concerns. She wanted it all out but was afraid of making mistakes.

According to Zhao Fangjin's ability, she alone can host a proper birthday party, and there is no need to involve other sisters.

If Zhao Fangyu really wanted to stand out, he had a lot of clever ideas in his mind, and any of them would shock the ancient people. However, this dynasty had the mysterious Jinyiwei, and a woman who was suspected to be a predecessor and had traveled through time was captured.

Zhao Fangyu did not dare to act rashly, followed the rules and did not dare to show any characteristics of a modern person.

The only employee management method used can also be attributed to the fact that I read it in a book and compiled it by myself, so it is not conspicuous.

Zhao Fangyu picked up the sweet lychee paste and took a sip, saying, "Don't worry, sister. Birthday banquets are always the same. Thousands of people come to see them and have thousands of opinions. It's good enough if there are no mistakes. If sister can come up with something new and flawless, even if you have three heads and six arms, it won't be enough for you."

Zhao Fangjin pinched Zhao Fangyu's face angrily. For some reason, Zhao Fangjin always liked to touch Zhao Fangyu when no one was around, pinching her nose and cheeks and so on. Zhao Fangyu had gotten used to it and even dared to get into her arms.

"Big sister, please take a break. After a birthday party, you just watch, eat and play. If you can't come up with new things to watch and play, you can get a few more good recipes from mother."

Zhao Fangjin also knew it, but he still couldn't help being angry, so he pinched Zhao Fangyu's little face again.

"Speaking of this, I suddenly remembered that the last time, that scoundrel Meng Er, I asked Duke Li to send him to the border."

Zhao Fangyu was surprised. She didn't expect Meng Yanjiang would be sent to the battlefield.

The border has been very stable in recent years. If you are sent there and cannot gain military merit, it will be almost the same as being exiled.

Zhao Fangjin told Zhao Fangyu not to worry anymore, because Meng Er had been driven out of the capital and would no longer be a threat to Zhao Fangyu.

Zhao Fangyu smiled faintly and nodded, leaning on Zhao Fangjin's shoulder with a look of dependence. She just wanted Meng Er to keep his mouth shut and not mess up her precarious life. She didn't expect Zhao Fangjin to love her so much that he could send Meng Er to the border...

Zhao Fangyu felt mixed emotions, but she smiled with a smile on her face: "Speaking of which, sister doesn't know yet, but the housekeeper I chased away last time was picked up by Fangyun."

Zhao Fangjin had a look of disdain on his face, and his disdainful expression looked good on that beautiful face: "Such a brainless idiot, Fangwei will be dragged to death by her aunt and sister sooner or later."

"You don't know that Fang Yun liked the rouge-colored material that mother gave you before, and Aunt Song actually blamed Fang Wei for not helping her get it!"

Zhao Fangyu was shocked. How dare Concubine Song do this? !

"Can a mother pass on her bad brain to her daughter? Why is the second elder sister so outstanding, but the fifth younger sister..."

"The housekeeper asked me to leave because she was greedy and tried to deceive the master. Everyone in the mansion knows that the fifth sister now treats her like a treasure. She has given her full authority to arrange the guest rooms, while she spends the whole day strolling around the garden admiring the flowers, leisurely and comfortable."

Zhao Fangjin raised her red lips and said, "Why don't you care whether she lives or dies? Let Mother Cui check it out the day before the banquet to see if she still has the nerve to do it."