The Yan family came to deliver New Year's gifts in person, and the steward did not dare to delay. As soon as they left, he hurried to Qian's Mansion and told Mr. Wang about the matter.

Compared with the Yan family and the Qian family, the Yan family is naturally more important.

Mr. Wang immediately couldn't sit still and said goodbye to Mr. Qian with a smile.

When the steward made the report, Mr. Qian was nearby. Hearing that the Yan family actually sent a New Year gift to the Wang family, and that the steward next to Mrs. Yan San came to the door in person, the smile on his face became even more cordial.

It was somewhat unethical for a guest to return home early, but Mr. Qian was not unhappy at all, and kept saying that he would send a message to the Wang family again next time the mansion sings.

In the backyard, after receiving the news, Mrs. Qian didn't even think about it. She directly put down the other guests and personally sent Mrs. Wang to the Chuihua Gate.

The Qian girl got along well with the eldest girl Wang and the second girl Wang, and they became like good sisters. When they parted, they both agreed to play together in two days.

Seeing the Wang family's carriage driving away, Mrs. Qian put away the smile on her face and sneered: "The etiquette of the Wang family is really not up to par."

As soon as I heard that the Yan family had given them a New Year's gift, I hurriedly wanted to go back. Doesn't this make it clear that I think their family is inferior to the Yan family?

Although this is a fact, any smart and polite person would not show off a little bit, unlike the Wang family, who are so impatient.

The girl from the Qian family also pouted: "Mother, why do we want to make friends with the Wang family? Mr. Wang is just a fifth-rank official who has just entered Beijing."

Mrs. Qian said quietly: "Although the Wang family is not well-off, they can climb up to the Yan family. Your father has always wanted to be transferred to the household department. If our family can use the Wang family to get involved with the Yan family, your father's position will be transferred."

It’s settled.”

Hearing this, the girl from the Qian family sighed: "In this case, my daughter will no longer have to be patient and deal with the two Wang sisters."

Mrs. Qian patted Miss Qian's hand: "Good boy, thank you for your hard work."

Immediately, mother and daughter returned to the backyard together.

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On the other side, Mr. Wang kept urging the groom to hurry up, his face full of anxiety, and he couldn't wait to know what the Yan family said when they came to the house.

Compared with the eagerness and anticipation of the Wang family and his son, the Wang family's mother and daughter are a little silent.

The Yan family came to visit again. The mother and daughter wanted to see it but didn't want to see it. Their emotions were very complicated.

Soon, Mr. Wang and others returned to Wang's house. As soon as they came back, the group went straight to the old lady's house.

When Mrs. Wang saw her son and daughter-in-law coming back so quickly, she knew that the people coming from the Yan family had already been known to them. She glanced at the grandmother beside her and asked her to tell Ye Yueying not to come here for the time being.
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After Mr. Wang entered the house, he couldn't wait to ask: "Mom, I heard that the Yan family sent someone to give our family a New Year's gift?"

Mrs. Wang glanced at her son and asked instead, "I went to someone's house to listen to a performance. Why did I come back without having dinner?"

Mr. Wang: "Didn't you hear that someone from the Yan family is coming? There is no one at home, so my son is not allowed to come back early."

Mrs. Wang snorted coldly: "Yingying and I are not human beings anymore?" She said, shaking her head again, "The capital is at the feet of the emperor, and people here value rules and etiquette. You... the Yan family

We’ve already gone back. If you just come back after dinner, what else can you do to delay us?”

With her son like this, even if Yingying did have some great achievements in the future, she wouldn't dare to let her help him.

The son-in-law said it right. Her son cannot stand still. If he really gains power, it will not be a happy event, it will be a disaster.

Mr. Wang was choked and looked a little embarrassed.

Seeing that his father kept missing the point, Mr. Wang had no choice but to speak: "Grandma, did the people from the Yan family say anything?"

Mrs. Wang's attitude towards her grandson has improved a lot: "Mrs. Yan San is here to give New Year's gifts and take a look at Yingying."

Mr. Wang: "Nothing else?"

Mrs. Wang was annoyed: "What else can there be?"

Mr. Wang suddenly frowned: "My son thought..."

Mrs. Wang intercepted the conversation and said, "What do you think you are thinking? I also know a little bit about your thoughts, but I advise you to put it away. The water in the capital is deep, and it is not something you, a fifth-level official with no foundation, can play around with."

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Mr. Wang didn't like hearing this: "Does a mother look down on her son so much?" After saying that, he got up and left the house angrily.

Mrs. Wang has long been accustomed to her son being like this. Over the years, her son has become less and less willing to listen to others' advice.

Fortunately, the Wang family has no connections in the capital, so even if the son is struggling, there will be no splash.

Mr. Wang quickly apologized to Mrs. Wang, and Mrs. Wang waved her hand indifferently.

At this time, Mrs. Wang spoke: "Mom, where are the New Year's gifts from the Yan family?"

Mrs. Wang glanced at her and asked the maid to take out the food: "You can take it and share it. I have been working hard for a long time and I want to rest."

When Mrs. Wang saw that there was only such a small amount of food, she immediately asked: "The Yan family only has a little food as a new year's gift?"

Mrs. Wang ignored it and rested with her head propped up and eyes closed.

Mrs. Wang still wanted to ask, but Mr. Wang stopped her.

"Mother, let's not disturb grandma's rest."

The eldest son said this, and even if Mrs. Wang was dissatisfied, she could only take her things and leave the house.

As soon as she went out, Mrs. Wang spoke: "The Yan family is the natal family of Princess Weiyuan, how could their New Year's gift be so shabby? Your grandmother must have given good things to Yueying. No, I have to find her to give them to her.

Take things back."

Mr. Wang quickly stopped the person and asked with a headache: "Mom, why did the Yan family send New Year's gifts to our family?"

Mrs. Wang choked, why, it was because of Ye Yueying.

Seeing that his mother understood what he meant, Mr. Wang continued: "Our family has contact with the Yan family only because of my cousin, so it is reasonable for my grandmother to give the New Year's gift to my cousin, so my mother should not cause more trouble."<

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It was already a big mistake not to take my cousin to Qian's house today, but now I can no longer have any conflicts with my cousin.

Second Miss Wang couldn't see Mr. Wang protecting Ye Yueying, so she curled her lips and said, "Brother, the Yan family is just here to send New Year's gifts. I think we shouldn't take it too seriously, lest we be disappointed in the end."

Mr. Wang was silent. Yes, these two days were the peak period for family gatherings. If the Yan family really valued their cousins, why didn't they invite them as guests?

Seeing that her words were effective, Miss Wang Er continued: "There is no one in the Ye family anymore. What can only one Ye Yueying do? Maybe the Yan family posted a post last time and gave a New Year gift this time just to show it to outsiders.

This gives you a good reputation."

Mr. Wang thought for a while and looked at Mrs. Wang: "Even so, we should take more care of our cousin before the grandson summons us."

Mrs. Wang was a little reluctant, but she still understood the importance and nodded: "Okay, mother knows about this."

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Because the Yan family came again, the Wang family's attitude toward Ye Yueying improved a lot, and the Wang family spent the New Year in harmony.

On the third day of the Lunar New Year, Mrs. Qian came to visit with Miss Qian.

Mrs. Wang, Miss Wang, and Miss Wang welcomed them warmly.

When guests arrived, Mrs. Wang asked Ye Yueying to meet Mrs. Qian and Miss Qian, but Ye Yueying came back soon.

Looking at the pearl earrings in Ye Yueying's hand, Mrs. Wang smiled: "A meeting gift from Mrs. Qian?"

Ye Yueying nodded and showed the earrings to Mrs. Wang.

Mrs. Wang looked at it and said with a smile: "Although this pearl is not of the highest quality, it is not bad. There are three girls in the house, so Mrs. Qian is considered generous."

Ye Yueying smiled faintly and said nothing, but Xuehua on the side spoke: "Isn't it generous? The eldest girl and the second girl each got a pearl necklace."

A necklace uses many more pearls than earrings. When Mrs. Wang heard this, her face suddenly became ugly.

Ye Yueying quickly comforted: "Grandma, don't be angry. I'm just an orphan living in the Wang family. It's understandable for Mrs. Qian to be like this."

Mrs. Wang shook her head and sighed: "It's just a little jewelry. I'm not angry about it. I'm angry that your uncle and aunt can't recognize people!"

"After all, she is an official's wife. It's just a piece of jewelry from the girl's family. She only costs a few dollars, but she has to be treated differently. It can be seen that Mrs. Qian should be very concerned about gains and losses in daily life and not allow others to take advantage of her."

"I was quite happy that your uncle made friends before, but now, I don't think the Qian family is anyone worth getting to know deeply."

Ye Yueying thought of Mrs. Qian's eyes full of scrutiny when she looked at her, and thought of the seemingly innocent girl Qian who was actually asking for clichés in every sentence, and she deeply agreed with her grandmother's point of view.

However, her aunt and two cousins ​​are not fuel-efficient, so it’s still unclear who will suffer in the end.

She also saw that when the Wang family and the Qian family met, they both had the intention of taking advantage of each other.

The capital is so big, but my uncle happened to meet Master Qian. This is really a bit like what the book says about people being divided into groups.

People who like to delve into calculations can always attract the same people.

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In the main courtyard, Miss Qian was holding Miss Wang and Miss Wang to whisper: "Do you know, in two days' time, on the sixth day of the first lunar month, Princess Chun'an will entertain the ladies of the capital at the Princess Mansion, and is currently handing out posters everywhere.

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Miss Wang looked confused: "Princess Chun'an?"

Miss Qian knew that the Wang family had just arrived in Beijing and didn't know many things, so she quickly introduced the famous Princess Chun'an.

"Princess Chun'an is the only daughter of King Weiyuan and Princess Weiyuan. Her elder brother is the youngest prince, and her younger brother is the youngest prince. With her background, looking at the entire capital, there are only a handful of ladies who can surpass her.

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To be continued...