Chapter 1678 - 1680: Which of You Two Has More of a Noble Lady’s Demeanor
"Although our Ye Family isn’t a particularly wealthy household, Linyu has always been attended by maids and servants, provided with the finest meals and drinks. If she wished to learn the qin, or embroidery, I arranged for the best teachers. If she wanted to study poetry, I employed a governess. As for the household management skills a young woman should learn, I taught her myself since our days in Mianyang, and upon arriving in the Capital City, I even invited a nanny from the palace for guidance. With such meticulous upbringing, in what way could she be inferior to the girls raised in the Capital City? If there truly were someone who disliked this marriage proposal because of her upbringing, what a shallow person they must be; let them be unwed."
Yang Chuxia continued her speech, leaving Princess Consort Le at a loss for words.
If what Yang Chuxia said is indeed true, then it seems commendable. Aren’t all girls raised in the harem of the Capital City nurtured this way?
"Who is Madam Ye trying to deceive? Everyone knows the Ye Family used to be rural landowners, as did the Yang Family. How much silver could they possibly have to nurture a cousin? Even if they earned a bit of silver for basic needs, they might not be willing to spend it on a cousin. In my opinion, Madam Ye should return the cousin to her own family, let our Luo Family teach her properly, show her the demeanor of an aristocratic lady so she doesn’t remain unmarried in the future. Speaking of household management, aristocratic management is not comparable to that of common families."
When Luo Linfei said this, even Princess Consort Le couldn’t bear to listen.
This girl truly overestimates herself, is short-sighted, and spreads ignorance about the Ye Family and Yang Family.
She had already inquired and found that the businesses of the two families were thriving, particularly the trending fruit wine and snacks in the Capital City, all from these two families.
Claiming they lack silver is simply laughable.
"Miss Luo," Yang Chuxia, hearing her words, did not become angry but rather smiled and asked, "Last time you saw Linyu, tell me, which of you has more of an aristocratic lady’s demeanor?"
Having said that, she turned to Ming Lan and said, "Send someone to invite Miss Luo here, tell her Princess Consort Le is here, and ask her to come greet."
"Yes."
After Ming Lan left, Yang Chuxia turned back to Luo Linfei, "Though our Ye Family and Yang Family aren’t quite aristocratic, we can still afford common cubilose, and can purchase several gold and silver jewelry pieces. As for household management, however difficult it may be in an aristocratic family, it’s merely managing people and objects, not fundamentally different."
Before long, Luo Linyu arrived with her maids.
Princess Consort Le examined her carefully; her clothes were made from the newly crafted rainbow gauze from the south this summer. Even in the Capital City, the material was scarce, mostly kept in the palace; they had just acquired two bolts for their mansion. Unexpectedly, Prince An’s Mansion also possessed some and gave it to a resident guest.
Looking at the clothes on Linyu, Luo Linfei’s eyes nearly popped. This fabric was seen on the Second Princess; the gauze was light and layered, seven layers in seven hues, as beautiful as a rainbow. It is said to be cool in summer. She hadn’t expected this wretched girl to wear such a garment. Where did she acquire the cloth?
Princess Consort Le then examined Linyu’s jewelry; pins and rings were made of greenish-white jade, her wrist adorned with a string of pink pearls. At a glance, the pearls were consistent in size, round and lustrous; this ensemble was not something an ordinary small household could afford.
"Cousin-in-law, you’ve called me!" The newcomer greeted with a gentle smile, her eyes pure, evidently a girl raised in a good environment.
"Linyu, come quickly to greet Princess Consort Le," Yang Chuxia beckoned her and said, "Old Madam Luo invited Princess Consort Le to discuss having you return to the Luo Family. I said you didn’t wish to return, but no one believed me."