novelhk Chapter 550 Do You Know (17)
Chapter 550 Do You Know (17)
The old lady truly felt sorry for her granddaughter whom she had raised since she was a child, so she decided to invite her old best friend, Mrs. He, to her home.
However, this was none of Wangyou's business. The eldest daughter-in-law wanted to ask Wangyou, but was stopped by the old lady and Shenghong.
None of them knew how good Wangyou's medical skills were now; they only knew that she was capable. The fact that Wangyou hadn't spoken up from beginning to end suggested that she didn't want to help and preferred not to cause trouble.
Recently, Wangyou received a post from Marshal Yang's family.
Having heard that the entire Yang family was capable of going to the battlefield, from Marshal Yang Ye down to the women, there was not a single one who couldn't go to the battlefield. Wangyou had a very good impression of such a family.
Thinking of this, Wangyou picked up her pen and wrote a reply to the Yang family.
"I'm planning to attend the Yang family's flower viewing party. Do you want to come?"
“Go ahead, this is the first time you’ve been willing to attend a banquet. I must see what kind of family has made you willing to go out and socialize with them,” Rulan said with a smile.
The others also wanted to go and see, and Wangyou nodded in agreement.
The day Wangyou and the others went to the Yang family's flower viewing party happened to be the day Old Madam He came to visit, so Minglan was left behind.
The Yang family truly lived up to its reputation as a family of military generals; both men and women exuded a bold and forthright spirit, making them extremely comfortable to be around.
The Yang family has eight sons, but apart from the seventh and eighth sons who are not yet married, the others are all married, and their wives are all skilled in martial arts.
What surprised Wangyou the most was the old matriarch of the Yang family, who was said to be a heroine skilled in both literature and martial arts. Seeing her today, it was clear that her reputation was well-deserved.
"This old woman greets the Princess."
"I have met Old Madam She."
"You're too kind, Madam. I brought a few of my sisters out to see the magnificence of the greatest female general of the Song Dynasty," Wangyou said with a smile as she helped Madam She up.
"Your Highness is too kind. Please come in."
"please."
"This is the first time I've seen Seventh Sister so polite." After they went inside, Rulan and Molan stood a little further apart, and Rulan couldn't help but say.
"Military generals who protect their country deserve respect," Mo Lan said calmly.
"It's rare to hear you say something like that."
"Nonsense, do you think I've read so many history books for nothing?" If it were before, she would definitely have looked down on military generals for being crude, but after reading so many history books, it would be a waste of her time to look down on them.
"What did you watch? I want to see it when we get back." Rulan seemed thoughtful. After chatting for a few more minutes, they took their seats.
Many people came to the Yang family banquet today, including not only military officers but also many civil officials. But what are they all trying to do by crowding around her?
The socially awkward Wangyou simply grabbed Molan and Rulan, using them as shields.
Mo Lan and Ru Lan exchanged a smile. They never expected that their fearless seventh sister would be afraid of interacting with people. Suddenly, they felt closer to her.
The two didn't expose her, dutifully acting as shields. After the noble ladies who came to chat with her left empty-handed, they gradually stopped trying to get on Wangyou's good side and instead started bothering Molan and Rulan.
Several other ladies also greeted them warmly, but Mo Lan and Ru Lan had seen quite a few big occasions, so they handled them very well.
Fortunately, these people knew their place and didn't mention marriage or anything like that. After all, such matters should be discussed with the adults, but unfortunately, none of the adults from the Sheng family came today, so they could only leave with regret.
After a series of social engagements, Mo Lan and Ru Lan were exhausted. When they left, they practically stumbled and crawled onto the carriage, and Wang You couldn't help but laugh.
"You're still laughing? Who are we doing this for? Those people are all after you," Mo Lan said with a playful reproach.
"Fourth sister, fifth sister, you've worked hard. I'll give each of you a set of jewelry when we get back," Wangyou said with a smile.
"I'll pass on the headdress, but Seventh Sister, could you let me skip the line for the beauty salon items? I can never seem to get them," Rulan said with a grin.
"Me too, me too. I don't need the headdress, but could you give me a chance to cut in line?" Mo Lan said with a smile.
"Alright, I'll send one set to each of you when we get back."
"Seventh Sister, you're so kind! Next time you need a shield, just come to us!" Rulan and Molan said in unison, overjoyed.
"Fourth sister, let's not talk about that. Tell me about the ladies you chatted with today. What are your thoughts?"
"I don't have any ideas. I'm not in a hurry anyway. I'll wait and see in a couple of years."
“You can take your time looking around. If you have a good target, you can make your move first. As for marriage, it’s not too late after you turn eighteen. However, you can also do what I did and not plan to get married,” Wangyou said, slowly munching on a pear.
"Seventh Sister, aren't you planning to get married?"
"I don't plan to get married. I only need to take care of my mother and occasionally my father. If I get married, I'll have to take care of my in-laws, my children, and a husband who's like an ancestor. What's the point of that?" Wangyou said disdainfully.
"That sounds quite reasonable," Mo Lan said after a long pause, her expression complicated.
“You don’t have to follow my example. I don’t want to get married, and my parents can’t force me. But it’s different for you. Your father will be the first to object.”
"Seventh Sister is right. A woman who doesn't marry will cause all sorts of controversy. You'll be the only exception. We'll see how it goes," Rulan said with a hint of disappointment.
"Don't be discouraged yet. Everything can be discussed. The emperor is estimating that a women's imperial examination will be held in a couple of years. You two can prepare for it. If you can pass the examination, whether you get married or not is up to you."
"Really?"
"Really, it was the Empress who first proposed this. However, the Empress's plan was to directly test the female officials in the harem. But frankly speaking, female officials still deal with the small area of the harem, which is far less comfortable than being in the court."
So, you two should study hard and give it your all. Once the government consolidates power, the women's imperial examinations should begin.
"Okay, I'll go back and study hard. If all else fails, I'll just have to get married." Rulan wasn't very confident about her studies; among the girls, she was the worst student.
"Feel free to ask me anything, but please don't ask too often."
"It's settled then."
After returning home, Rulan and Molan began to study day and night. Changbai and Changfeng were the first to be affected, and only when these two couldn't answer the questions did they ask Wangyou.
Rulan took the time to tell Minglan about this. Minglan didn't really accept her fate, so another person was added to the list of those involved. Mr. Zhuang was experiencing both pain and pleasure.
"Forget-Me-Not, is what you're saying true?"
"Of course it's true, but the news hasn't spread yet, so it's best if Father pretends not to know."
"Okay, will you take the exam?" Sheng Hong asked expectantly.
"I'll see how I feel then," Wangyou said, not giving Sheng Hong a clear answer.