Chapter 72: A Ying is rich and powerful
Guan Mengzhu adjusted her mood quite quickly.

As soon as her marriage to Xie Chengfeng was announced, Guan Mengzhu started acting like a lady.

Everything used is of the best quality.

Guan Yulan looked at the dowry list and threw it aside with a headache.

"She has no sense of propriety or shame and yet she's acting so pretentiously. How could my Guan family give birth to such a daughter?" Guan Yulan sighed, stroking her chest.

Mother Wang quickly offered a cup of tea and said, "Madam, calm down. This is the situation now. There is nothing Miss Mengzhu can do about it."

Ah Ying sat quietly aside, holding a cup of tea, letting the lingering tea aroma linger over her thoughts.

"Aying knows how to avoid suspicion and think carefully for Chengyi. She is a legitimate daughter of the Guan family. Not only does she not know how to avoid suspicion, she even can't get involved with that bastard. How can I not be angry!" Guan Yulan sneered angrily.

When Ah Ying heard that she was mentioned, she quickly turned slightly to look at Guan Yulan. At this time, gentleness was her protective color.

"From now on, what she wants has nothing to do with me. I have already done my best for her!" Guan Yulan waved her hands and said with a look of annoyance.

Mother Wang looked at Ah Ying and continued to comfort her, "If that's the case, Madam, don't worry. Didn't His Majesty say that a banquet will be held in the palace tomorrow to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival? Madam, you still have to prepare clothes for the Marquis and the Crown Prince."

Guan Yulan finally came to her senses and said, "Look, I actually forgot about this!"

Mother Wang quickly comforted him, "You are busy."

"Why don't you use the casual clothes made in the embroidery room first? They are new after all. It would be too late to buy them now." From the fact that Guan Yulan didn't mind Ah Ying talking about these topics around her, it can be seen that Ah Ying's image in Guan Yulan's eyes has indeed improved compared to before.

Ah Ying glanced at Guan Yulan and Wang Mama's faces, smiled softly and said, "If Auntie doesn't mind, Ah Ying made a few clothes a few days ago. Do you think they can be used?"

Guan Yulan was slightly stunned. "Did you do it yourself?"

Ah Ying nodded, "Yes."

"Girl, can you do needlework?" Obviously, there was a hint of doubt in Mother Wang's tone.

Ah Ying said modestly: "I understand a little bit, a little bit."

Since the conversation had come to this point and they were just about to establish a harmonious relationship, Guan Yulan didn't want to offend Ah Ying, so she said with a smile, "Then I'll have to take a good look."

Ah Ying replied unintentionally, "When Ah Ying was wandering around Magnolia Pavilion in the capital, she accidentally made friends with the shopkeeper, Madam Zhuo, and she would make some patterns and send them to her from time to time, which saved her some loose change. This batch of materials was chosen because Ah Ying thought it was suitable for my aunt and the elders to wear."

The purpose of saying this was not for Aying to show off, but to convey a message to Guan Yulan, who was used to being thrifty: I am not eating and drinking for free, nor am I using the money you give me to offer as a token of appreciation.

If she were to be the wife of a wealthy family, her qualifications were too shallow; but if she were to be an ordinary girl, it would be very good for her to be able to earn money in a famous cloth shop in the capital.

As a human being, you have to take one step at a time.

Having started from such a low point at the beginning, every time Aying takes a step forward now she surprises others. This is Aying's way of winning people's hearts: constantly climbing up within other people's expectations.

When Su Jian brought all the things over, everyone, including Mother Wang, was dumbfounded, "What are these?"

Ah Ying bowed slightly and said sincerely, "Ah Ying has been deeply influenced by Madam's teachings and has learned a lot of ways to deal with the world. However, I have come to where I am today without the love and care of elders like Madam Wang and Madam Su. So, in addition to making clothes, I also made some warm sleeves, neck scarves and other small items. I hope to give them to everyone with the help of my aunt, which can be regarded as Ah Ying's appreciation."

Guan Yulan was very pleased with Ah Ying's words, but she also felt that she had been a little aggressive before, so she softened her tone and said, "This child is a thoughtful person."

Mother Wang's eyes widened. In her life, she had never received anything specially made for her by anyone. "Miss Ying, this——"

Ah Ying then motioned for Su Jian to open it, and said with a smile, "Aunt, please take a look first to see if it can be used. We cannot let the clothes ruin your temperament and style."

Guan Yulan walked towards the sandalwood box with the help of Mother Wang.

Jin Ling only gently picked up a piece of gorgeous clothing, and Guan Yulan's eyes were wide open. "This material, this workmanship, this color matching, this pattern and dark pattern, it looks so elegant and comfortable no matter how you look at it."

Mother Wang also praised sincerely: "Even the embroiderers in our house may not be able to embroider like this!" Looking at the box of small items again, each one was made of real and practical materials and was not perfunctory at all.

Mother Wang saw a jade buckle and couldn't let it go. She smiled and said, "This one is quite suitable for Changyue."

After looking at all the clothes, Guan Yulan's jaw dropped. "Really nice."

Mother Wang stroked the exquisite and gorgeous clothes and praised sincerely: "To be honest, these materials are indeed worthy of being worn in the palace."

Guan Yulan cast an admiring look at Ah Ying and said, "Well, Ah Ying is thoughtful."

This "careful" is indeed more thoughtful than the previous "careful"...

"It would be the best if aunt is satisfied. Please deliver these small items to everyone." Aying said with a smile.

Guan Yulan couldn't hide her happiness at being a favor for nothing. "Child, I'll give it to everyone with reluctance..."

His words were low-key, but the joy in his eyes could not be concealed.

"It seems that you will have to come to Songhuayuan more often in the future, so that I can see what new tricks you have." Guan Yulan joked.

Ah Ying smiled and said, "These are just some childish opinions. Auntie has seen the world and it is just right for her to give Ah Ying some advice."

Compliments should be given in moderation, any more will sound fake.

Guan Yulan nodded in satisfaction, "Don't belittle yourself. It's just that you spent a lot of effort on making this thing, so I'm really wronging you by rewarding you."

Ah Ying immediately replied, "How can I say I am wronged? Ah Ying should be happy. My aunt has always been good at employing and teaching people, and she is deeply loved by the people. No matter how small the reward is from my aunt, everyone cherishes it. Otherwise, even if Ah Ying wants to express her filial piety, she will not have the opportunity, or it will not be effective."

These few words made Guan Yulan and Mother Wang feel refreshed and their faces turned rosy.

"Okay, I understand your intention, Mother Wang. You will deliver the clothes to each courtyard later, along with these small items, to make everyone happy!" Guan Yulan instructed.

Mother Wang was naturally happy to do such a "good thing".

Just as she closed the sandalwood box, a voice came from outside the door: "Madam, Miss Shule is here."

Guan Yulan immediately said softly, "Hurry, hurry, let her in."

Guan Shule looked at Huo Aying who was sitting upright in astonishment, with a moment of scrutiny in his eyes.

"Shuer pays his respects to aunt." Guan Shuer said reluctantly.

Guan Yulan raised her hand with great satisfaction and said, "Please sit down."

Guan Shuer smiled and asked the maid to step forward. "Aunt, it is the Mid-Autumn Festival. After thinking about it, Shuer still thinks that sincerity is the most important, so he made a dress for you. Take a look first."

Guan Yulan's face became even happier.

Huo Aying was stunned. It was clothes too?

Mother Wang took it with a complicated smile and placed it in front of Guan Yulan.

Guan Yulan took a quick look and found that the workmanship, pattern and material of the clothes were indeed what the ladies of the noble families in Beijing often wore. However, with the contrast of Ah Ying's two large sandalwood boxes, Guan Yulan was not amazed at the moment. "It seems that Shuer and Ah Ying have the same idea. They are both good children. As long as you are all well, your aunt will be relieved."

Then, the clothes were placed untouched on the low table beside.

Guan Shuer looked at the two sandalwood boxes, feeling very unwilling. She had thought about surpassing Aying in strategy, status, and even family background, but she never took such things seriously. She actually lost to Aying's wealth? ? ?

A Ying: Isn’t this a coincidence?