Chapter 605 - Chapter 605: Not Knowing What’s Good for You
Chapter 605: Not Knowing What’s Good for You
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Yu Youyao knew that she couldn’t refuse, so she accepted it generously. “I don’t dare to decline the gift from an elder. Thank you, Old Consort.”
When it was Yu Shuangbai and Yu Jianjia’s turn, their gifts were one of the many gifts carried on a tray by a maidservant. Although it was nothing much, anyone with discerning eyes could tell the difference.
However, it was understandable because the old princess consort and Eldest Madam Xie were old friends.
Yu Jianjia lowered her eyes. The gilded flower hairpin made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs was luxurious and dazzling. She liked it very much, but when she inadvertently looked at the gloomy wooden box with golden silk in Xia Tao’s hand, she did not feel that there was anything special.
After being polite, there was nothing for the sisters to do.
Yu Shuangbai knew that Yu Youyao had to take care of her grandmother first, so she left with Song Wanhui, Qi Sinian, and Tang Yunxi.
When Madam Yao met someone she was familiar with, she had to say a few words. Old Madam Yu had not gone out for a long time, and Yu Youyao was a little worried, so she took a step back.
The old princess consort took a look and her smile deepened.
The other Madams present did not think that she was rude.
Filial piety was the top priority. Although Second Madam Yu was her daughter-in-law, Old Madam Yu had always been taken care of by the first branch. It was only right that Yu Youyao didn’t leave for the time being.
Everyone smiled kindly. Some even praised Yu Youyao for being filial on the spot.
At the mention of her granddaughter’s filial piety, Old Madam Yu smiled. She said a lot more, and the barrier after not seeing her for many years dissipated.
Seeing that her grandmother was chatting with someone, Yu Youyao felt much more at ease.
At this moment, Madam Yao finished greeting her and said, “Go out and admire the flowers too. I’ll take care of Matriarch.”
Yu Youyao couldn’t stay any longer.
At this moment, the madam, who was wearing a purple dress, stood up with a smile. “This is Eldest Miss Yu’s first time in the Regional King’s Residence. I’ll bring you out to get to know the place.”
She was Second Madam Luo of the Second Mansion of the Duke Rong’s
Residence. She had recognized her when she greeted her just now.
The Second Master of the Duke Rong’s Residence was the son of a concubine, and he was an imperial relative after all. Madam Luo was more particular about her clothes than others, and her dressing was also more exquisite.
Yu Youyao did not need it.
However, Madam Luo had already held Yu Youyao’s hand. “Let’s go. Eldest Madam Xie and our old princess consort are old friends. When you come to our house, it’s only right for me to take care of you more.”
At this point, Yu Youyao couldn’t refuse.
As soon as she arrived at the courtyard, Yu Youyao saw the Wishful Peace Gate made of white jade. There was a young miss in a rose silk dress waiting there with a maidservant.
Madam Luo walked over with Yu Youyao and pointed. “This is our Fifth Miss, Jin Wei. She’s a year older than you.”
Yin Jinwei was generous and cheerful, approaching people without any barriers. When the two of them greeted each other, she held Yu Youyao’s arm kindly and called out affectionately, “Sister Yao’er.”
After entering the Duke Rong’s Residence, Yu Youyao had heard a lot of people in the Duke Rong’s Residence mention that her mother was old friends with the old Princess Consort. The Duke Rong’s Residence also treated her warmly and thoughtfully.
This seemed to be the reason why Yin Jinwei acted so familiarly.
Yu Youyao smiled and called her Fifth Sister.
As the two of them spoke, they walked up the corridor. The Duke Rong’s Residence was very big and exquisitely built. There were carvings of dragons and phoenixes everywhere, showing their status as imperial relatives. The residence was holding a flower festival. There were flowers and trees of the Jin Clan everywhere, and there were many expensive varieties.
Fifth Miss Yin was eloquent. Every time she stopped, she would introduce Yu Youyao to the scenery, flowers, and trees, as well as some interesting things that had happened with her sisters.
This tour was not boring at all.
As Yu Youyao admired the scenery of Duke Rong’s Residence, she also used the opportunity to chat and found out that Fifth Miss Yin was the daughter of Second Master Yin.
She was born from a favored concubine and was well regarded in the residence.
At this moment, the legitimate daughters of the residence were all gathered together to admire the flowers. They also entertained the young misses of the various residences. The residence had specially found a concubine’s daughter to guide her. There was no greater thoroughness.
From the looks of it, the Duke Rong’s Residence had indeed taken special care of her.
After walking for a while, Yu Youyao praised, “Fifth Sister, Duke Rong’s Residence is really big. After walking for so long, we haven’t reached a place to admire the flowers. When will we reach it?”
Yin Jinwei’s eyes flashed as she pointed ahead. “Do you see the fork in front of you? Turn left and pass by the crepe myrtle. Then, you’ll reach the place to admire the flowers.” As if worried that Yu Youyao would suspect something, she added, “Just now, I saw that Sister Yao’er seemed to be very interested in the scenery of Duke Rong’s Residence, so I took a turn and walked into the crepe myrtle garden.”
“I see.” Yu Youyao nodded.
She had indeed shown that she was very interested in the scenery of Duke Rong’s Residence. Fifth Miss Yin wanted to introduce her to the place, so she couldn’t dampen her interest and reject her good intentions.
After all, the Duke Rong’s Residence was an imperial relative, so it was easy to be exposed if their attitude was perfunctory.
When there were guests, every move, word, and move had to be done according to etiquette and rules. Not only did it show respect for the guests, but it also showed their upbringing.
This was indeed a good excuse.
Seeing that she did not hold it against her, Yin Jinwei secretly heaved a sigh of relief and said with a smile, “Eldest Aunt likes crepe myrtle flowers, so there’s a large area planted in the residence. There are all kinds of colors of crepe myrtle including silver, purple and red. They complement each other and are beautiful in the mist. The crepe myrtle flowers have a long blooming period. They bloom from April to autumn and it’s also a sight to behold in our Duke Rong’s Residence. Since it’s the Flower Festival and it’s Sister Yao’er’s first time in the Dukes Residence, I specially brought you over to take a look.”
What a glib tongue. Yu Youyao smiled. “Thank you, Fifth Sister.”
The old princess consort was old friends with her mother. When she arrived at the Duke Rong’s Residence, it was only right for the people in the residence to take care of her more.
It was also because of this that Yin Jinwei treated her more intimately and even specially brought her to the most beautiful scenery in the residence with crepe myrtle flowers. It made sense.
Moreover, the Duke Rong’s Residence was holding a flower banquet.
Flower appreciation was indispensable.
Fifth Miss Yin’s actions were not considered rude.
Ever since she entered the residence, the Duke Rong’s Residence had already taken special care of her and accommodated her because of her relationship with the old princess consort.
If she was dissatisfied with such a small matter, she wouldn’t be too ungrateful.
At the thought of this, Yu Youyao was suddenly shocked.
She suddenly realized that if anything happened to her at the Flower Festival, it wouldn’t be blamed on the Duke Rong’s Residence, who had been “taking special care of’ her and “accommodating” her in every way.
After all, just now, the Princess Consort of Duke Rong’s Residence had said in front of the flower gate, “Our old princess consort is old friends with your mother, Eldest Madam Xie. When you come to our house, there’s no need to be polite.”
The front door of the Flower Pavilion was a place to welcome guests. The Yu Residence was not the only family waiting there. Other families naturally had eyes to see this.
The old princess consort had even given her a boxed gift in front of everyone..