The Survival Rules of an Unfavored Daughter

  After recovering from her injury, she became obsessed with swimming again. She thought that if she could swim, she wouldn't have almost drowned, and if she could swim, she wouldn't owe Li Xiao a favor.

  If she could swim, she would definitely be able to get rid of the extra fat on her lower abdomen. If she could swim, her shoulders wouldn't ache from embroidering all the time. If she could swim, her underdeveloped chest would surely grow a lot bigger.

  Thinking of this, it's as if all the blood in his body is boiling.

  However, there are few lakes in Shanxi, and even if Ruoqing wanted to go swimming under the bright sky, it's not possible. But a way was figured out after all. Bao Datou's Linglong truly lived up to her name, bringing Ruoqing good news in just a few days.

  In a mountain forest north of Datong, there is a natural hot spring. Although the water is murky, it's living water and most importantly, it's not deep. She waded in and found that the water level only reached her chest. Soaking or swimming are both good options.

  As if hearing that thrilling news, I wish I could grow wings and fly over there to take a few laps.

  Just as he was racking his brains to think of a way to sneak out of the country, news came from Beijing that his father, Fang Jinglan, had formally engaged to the Yu family in Beijing. Zhiyi asked Fu Yuan for half a month's leave and rushed to Beijing to get married, planning to bring his new wife back to Shanxi. This is called husband and wife following each other.

  Originally, Ruoqing had wanted to return to the capital to attend her brother's wedding, but unfortunately, the journey was too far and she was refused by Zhiyi. Later, she heard that Zhiyi had married a wife without holding a banquet or entertaining guests, and had simply and quietly welcomed Yu's daughter into their home. Ruoqing didn't understand at first why the ancient aristocratic families placed such great importance on marriage, but later learned from Zhou Mama that Madam Yu had passed away, and Yu's daughter had to get married within 100 days, otherwise she would have to observe three years of mourning. Afraid that Yu's daughter would become an old maid after observing her mourning period, the Yu family hastily arranged for her to marry into the Fang family.

  As if suddenly enlightened, he hurriedly stayed up all night to prepare gifts for his new sister-in-law. Zhīyì's family leave was only half a month, and before he knew it, the time had passed quickly, and by the end of April, Zhīyì brought his new wife, Guo Zhen, back to the General's Manor.

  To show respect for the new mistress, Wan Xue and Chao Yun personally led the servants of Fang Fu to the gate of Jiang Jun's mansion, where they personally welcomed the arrival of their master.

  Zhi Yi rode a tall horse, wearing a black robe, with dozens of personal guards in front and behind him. Behind him was a stone-green canopy three-horse carriage, followed by a long string of single-horse carriages.

  The new wife was probably in the carriage, and before she got off, Chao Yun and Xue'er had already knelt down and chorused their greetings.

  A young woman, wearing a white silk dress with a two-inch wide white fur trim and a crimson skirt with auspicious patterns, got off the carriage under the service of the servant girl.

  Zhi Yi led the new bride, and all the servants got up. After Chao Yun helped Xue get up, she bowed to the new madam and called herself a slave.

  The new wife looked at the two men and turned her head to ask Zhiyi, "Who are these two..."

  Zhi Yi replied: "Morning clouds, pulling snow. Serving in my house."

  The new wife stopped talking and looked around, "Which one is Fourth Sister?"

  Before Zhiyi could respond, Chao Yun replied, "Madam, Fourth Young Miss is already waiting for you in the backyard."

  Yu Xue smiled and said, "Madam, Fourth Miss is a delicate flower, her status is noble, she has always been confined to the inner courtyard, once you enter the inner courtyard, you will be able to see Fourth Miss."

  Zhi Yi slightly furrowed his brow, but didn't say anything. He just said to the new bride, "Let's go, you must be tired from the journey, go inside and rest for a while first. I'm sure Fourth Sister has already made preparations."

  The new wife smiled warmly, "I've heard that Fourth Sister has always been good at understanding people's intentions and is meticulous in her actions. I've really wanted to meet her for a long time. Husband, I truly can't wait to meet Fourth Sister."

  Zhi Yi smiled, "Let's go, be careful of the slippery road." Then she led the new bride into the main gate and walked to the entrance of the hanging flower door. Only then did she remove the veil from her head and hand it over to the maid behind her. But Chao Yun was quicker, hastily stepping forward to take it, "Madam, let me do it."

  The new wife glanced at her and smiled warmly: "Thank you."

  Chao Yun hastily said: "Attending to you, madam, is a servant's duty, so please don't be so polite."

  As I entered the gate, I saw a young girl with a pink-purple jacket and a bright red dress with a purple border, her hair styled in a curved bun, wearing a pair of jade earrings shaped like droplets. She took two steps forward, her voice as clear as a canary's song, her movements as elegant as floating clouds and flowing water. For a moment, I was stunned into silence.

  "Big sister is here." Ruyi walked up quickly, stopped three steps in front of Yu Shi, and gave a neat courtesy, "Ruyi has seen big sister. Big sister's eyebrows are really well-grown." Actually, Yu Shi's appearance was also elegant, with a fair and round face, comparable to He Shi's, but Yu Shi had an additional warmth, judging from her facial features, she should be a kind and gentle woman who understood people's intentions, paired with Zhiyi, although somewhat overshadowed, it could be said that they complemented each other.

  It's not that she can't be praised for her beauty, but the morning clouds and snow are even more beautiful than her. Should we praise her for being white? She is not whiter than herself, so all that can be said is that her eyebrows are well-grown.

  Yu's family personally helped up Ruoxi, holding her hand, looking her up and down, with a surprised look in his eyes. "Everyone says that my sister is the most beautiful and has a good understanding of people. Today, I see that it's true, alas, now I can envy the young master of the Xiang family."

  "Why is sister-in-law envying him?"

  "I'm envious that he can marry you." Yu Shi stretched out her short and plump fingers, gently tapping the loving forehead.

  She stomped her foot and pretended to be shy, "Sister-in-law is so bad, just entering the door and teasing me."

  Yu smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? I'm telling the truth, aren't I, husband?"

  Zhi Yi also smiled faintly and said, "Let's go in and talk first, it's not good to stand here."

  Then they came to the Xuānzhú Yuàn where Zhìyì lived.

  "Sister-in-law, I know you've had a long and tiring journey, so we've already prepared food inside. Since you're from the capital city, you might not be used to the local cuisine here, so my sister instructed the chef to cook according to the flavors of the capital, hoping that you'll like it."

  As they spoke, they arrived at the Xuanzhu Hall. The red sandalwood round table had already been set with food and drinks. The maids were busy, and when they saw Zhiyi and others, they all bowed to pay their respects. Yu Shi gave each of them a reward. Finally, she pulled over Ruoqing and handed her a heavy purse, "Sister, we are now one family. If there's anything not good in the future, please give me more advice."