Dressing as Ziwei makes the Qing Dynasty more powerful

Her words were like a thunderclap, suddenly exploding in everyone's ears, leaving everyone present dumbfounded, staring at her blankly, as if they were under a spell.

Falcon, in particular, felt a chill rising from somewhere when he heard the phrase "leave the father and keep the son." He felt a chill running down his spine, as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. He couldn't believe how the usually gentle and timid Ziwei could harbor such a rebellious, disobedient, and unfilial thought! Where had that once gentle, timid woman gone?

At the same time, Du Ruolan also heard these words very clearly and couldn't help but burst out laughing. She pushed the maid beside her away, picked up the hem of her skirt and hurried downstairs.

When she stopped in front of Ziwei, she bent her knees slightly, bowed deeply, and said with admiration, "Young lady, your insights are truly unique. Ruolan admires you immensely. If my father hadn't worried about others mocking me as I grew older, I would never have agreed to such an absurd idea as tossing a ball to choose a husband."

"Though my Du family has no sons, it's prospered under my careful management over the years. We don't need any men to cause us any trouble." Then she turned and looked at Mr. Du, feigning anger and saying, "Daddy, you always blame your daughter for being unconventional, but look now! There are women who share your thoughts! Don't force me to marry again!"

"Child, what nonsense are you talking about in public?" Master Du, who doted on his daughter, was not angry at her words at all. Instead, he smiled and said, "This girl is different from ordinary women. She has her own ideas about things. I believe she is also very much loved by her parents at home. Good, good child."

"Hahaha, my daughter is naturally the best, and your daughter isn't bad either." Qianlong's signature smile rang out, his tone quite proud. "Master Du, the daughters of our two families are both as capable as men! They really shouldn't be bound by the rules and regulations of marriage and childbirth. A daughter's happiness is more important!"

Master Du stroked his long beard, pointed at Qi Zhigao standing beside him, and snorted coldly, "This Qi Zhigao also came from a wealthy family, but later he became addicted to gambling and lost all his family fortune overnight, angering his parents to death. However, he didn't learn from his mistakes. Before the seventh day of his parents' death, he had already lost everything in his ancestral home. Since then, he has been living on the streets, begging for a living. There were also kind people who asked him to move goods to make money, but he found it tiring, the little money, and the work unremarkable, which is why he ended up like this. How could I marry my daughter to such a man!"

——"I remember now. There was indeed a Qi family a few years ago. It turns out he was that heartless and ruthless prodigal son."

——"There are still people like this. Their existence is really polluting the eyes of the people."

——"Miss Du was right not to marry him, otherwise the Du family would be bankrupt tomorrow."

The pointing and condemning voices around were getting louder and louder. Qi Zhigao glared at Ziwei fiercely. It was all this bitch's fault. Because of her, he was afraid that he would not be able to get anything to eat here in the future.

He timidly pushed through the crowd like a rat crossing the street and disappeared around the corner.

The crowd gradually dispersed. Du Ruolan took Ziwei's hand and said, "Girl, why don't you come to my house for a while? It's rare to meet a like-minded friend."

Seeing this, Mr. Du also said, "Sir, please come to my humble abode with your wife for a cup of tea. Today's farce is really a joke to you." These people have extraordinary auras and it is obvious that they are not ordinary people. It will definitely do no harm to Ruolan to interact with them.

Qianlong couldn't refuse, so he said to Yongqi and the others, "You guys go and look around on your own, Master Ji and Emin can just come with us."

Fu Lun was stunned. The emperor didn't even call him. Did he have any objection to him?

Yongqi and the others didn't care, it would be better if they could go out and play alone.

The Du family is the richest family in several nearby counties, so their courtyard is naturally very large, and there is also a large garden in the backyard, which is now full of flowers and is beautiful.

"Sister Ziwei, your name is so beautiful. The fragrance of purple stems shines in the west wind, and the smoke from the vine curtain creates green dust. Birds return from outside the flowers in the lingering rain, and they open their mouths to hold the purple golden rein." Du Ruolan pulled her to sit in the pavilion and asked someone to bring her tea and snacks.

Ziwei picked up a piece of pea yellow and said with a smile, "Your acrostic poem is quite good. Sister is really amazing. Not only is she good at business, but she's also good at writing poetry. However, when I was born, the crape myrtle flowers were in full bloom, so I was named Ziwei."

"That's great too. The crape myrtle blooms for a hundred days, and the whole tree moves when you stroke its branches. My sister is as delicate as the crape myrtle, so mesmerizing." Du Ruolan plucked a pink flower and inserted it into Ziwei's bun. She clapped her hands and said in surprise, "My sister is just too plainly dressed. This will look so much better."

Ziwei smiled and didn't continue talking about this topic. She turned around and started talking about something else. She was still very curious about Du Ruolan. She was obviously an ancient person, but she had such unique ideas. She was really an extraordinary woman.

Dinner was also eaten at the Du family's house. The two families had a great conversation and the Du family's house was filled with laughter all afternoon.

On the other side, Yongqi and his friends were also strolling on the street. Fulun didn't want to join in and returned to the inn alone.

"Do you still remember? Today the master told that Mr. Du that Ziwei is his daughter. What do you think he meant? Does he already know Ziwei's life experience?" Fu Erkang recalled what happened just now, and there seemed to be an lingering haze in his heart.

"What? Master knows Ziwei's life experience? Then my life will be in danger?" Xiaoyanzi covered her neck and screamed nervously.

Yongqi quickly covered her mouth and pulled her to a deserted corner.

"Xiaoyanzi, don't worry, I will never let anything happen to your head. I don't think the master knows yet, otherwise he would have announced this matter long ago. Under the circumstances today, I'm afraid the master said it casually just to save face."

Given the Emperor's temperament, if he really discovered it, he would definitely deal with the matter immediately and would not be so calm.

Xiaoyanzi looked at him doubtfully, "Really? My head is saved?"

Seeing her adorable appearance after escaping death, Yongqi laughed and scratched her high nose bridge. "Yes, your head is still firmly on your neck, Xiaoyanzi, believe me, no matter what happens, I will definitely protect you."

"Hehe, then I feel relieved. With you and Erkang Ertai here, my little swallow is so happy!"

Hearing this, Yongqi's smile faded a little.