Mother and daughter 26

  Yang Lan had a great time playing with Zhou Ying, and the two of them got along well. Zhou Ying was also a straightforward and generous person with a warm and gentle temperament. After a banquet, Yang Lan and Zhou Ying became fast friends. As they were about to part ways, Zhou Ying even gave Yang Lan her beloved small jade rabbit, which had been exchanged by her grandfather from afar as a birthday gift. She treasured it dearly, but now that she saw Yang Lan as a potential friend, she insisted on giving away her cherished item as a token of their new friendship.

  Yang Lan has been rich and noble for two lifetimes, never experiencing poverty or hardship. She's seen many good things, but Zhou Ying's kindness is rare and touches her heart. Therefore, she's also reluctant to part with this friend. As they parted ways, Yang Lan reminded her, "Sister, don't forget to invite me next time, we'll go horseback riding together! You promised to teach me how to ride a horse!"

  He Hui Chang Gongzhu sat in the carriage and urged repeatedly before Yang Lan reluctantly got on.

  In the carriage, Hui Chang Gongzhu smiled and looked at her daughter, gently holding her and asked: "Do you like Zhou Xun?"

  Yang Lan nodded happily, "Yes, Sister Zhou has a good temper, clear and upright eyes, warm and elegant personality, most importantly, no matter what I say, she responds immediately and can keep up with my thoughts. We chatted very well! She also said she would teach me horse riding and introduce me to the noble ladies." She poured out the conversation she had with Zhou Ying today to her mother.

  He Hui was both delighted and heartbroken, delighted that her daughter finally had a friend to talk to, but heartbroken that her daughter hadn't had many good friends before. It was rare to see such an uninhibited smile on her daughter's face, and she couldn't help feeling that this trip to the Zhou's house was truly worthwhile.

  "What nice things did Nuo Yun give you?" Heui Mingming already knew, but still wanted to hear her daughter chat with her and make her happy for a while.

  Yang Lan happily took out the jade rabbit she had obtained and presented it to her mother, "Look, this is a birthday gift from her grandfather, isn't it beautiful?"

  Heida Baima's jade rabbit, exquisite craftsmanship, the little rabbit is cute and lovely, but not to the extent of being rare, what makes Yang Lan happy is her friend's kind intention.

  He Hui Chang Gong Zhu was also smiling, and she didn't mind giving her daughter two more faces. "You'll like it when you're idle one day, I'll post an invitation to invite some girls to the palace to be guests, okay? It's just right for you to learn how to host a banquet?"

  Yang Lan thought for a moment and said: "Let me get to know a few more friends, expand my social circle, and then we can invite several girls to come over and play together. I'll also ask our sisters at home to come out and meet the guests, so we can make some new friends. Mom, do you think that's a good idea?"

  If she had the chance, she would still want to pull a few more sisters up, after all, the people she associated with were top-notch upper-class individuals. If they could look down on a few sisters and praise them as well-behaved good girls, that would be enough for the sisters to secure a good marriage in the future.

  He Hui smiled and patted her daughter's head, "Alright, but not now, their rules are really not suitable for outsiders, and that Li Qianxue, I've taken a cold look at her, she's got a big heart, don't get too close to her!"

  Yang Lan secretly praised her mother for being able to judge people accurately. That Li sister is indeed a kind-hearted person! She smiled and leaned into her mother's arms, "I know, I'll listen to you, Mother. With you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything!"

  He Hui hugged her daughter, the smile and relief in the corners of her eyes couldn't be concealed. "You were born noble, you don't have to worry about offending anyone or being unable to explain yourself, your parents are here to support you! There are many people who want to fawn over you, as long as you show a little bit of interest, someone will eagerly bring it to your doorstep, all you need to do is look at them!"

  Yang Lan knew that this was her mother's teachings on how to deal with inferiors, "So I don't need to respond to them? Or should I just welcome whoever comes?" she asked curiously.

  "If you like it, take it; if not, throw it away! What's there to worry about? Remember, you're the superior one, just maintain your dignity. The higher you stand, the farther you can see. Didn't you say before that the servant girls in the courtyard should be short of one position? This is done very well, filling the second-class servant girl with a third-class one. Now the third-class ones are short of one, let them fight and scramble among themselves; those who have the ability will naturally rise to the top."

  Even a top-ranking maid can do it this way, those who are capable will eventually enter your line of sight, and those who are not, no matter how much you give her, she cannot keep. You must know that you are the master, and if you want to fight, it's with people of the same status as yours, not playing tricks with slaves, that's really a waste of talent! The eldest princess's autumn water eyes were deep and bright, looking at Yang Shan with affection.

  Yang Lan thought for a moment, nodded slightly and smiled: "I understand, as long as I'm happy, the servant will naturally follow my habits. Those who can walk in front of me are capable people and those I can use."

  It's only when I'm dealing with outsiders that I need to be careful, and it also depends on who the person is. If they're of a similar status as me, then I'll consider being polite. But if they're lower than me, I don't have to bother, or I can just let Lin Mama scold them directly. After all, Lin Mama and the others are from the Empress Dowager's side, so they represent her, which is my protective charm! She concluded in her own mind.

  He Hui's face was filled with smiles as she hugged her daughter and gave her a kiss. "Good girl, that's right! My daughter is really clever!"

  Yang Lan was embarrassed by her mother's affection, she was already so old and still allowed her mother to hold her and give her a kiss. Her face was slightly red as she pouted and said "Mother, I'm all grown up now, don't kiss me anymore!" She squirmed around in the arms of Princess Hui Chang like a spoiled child.

  "Alright, alright! You still have quite a temper!" He smiled easily at Hui Chang Gong Zhu, reaching out to gently scratch her nose, his eyes full of doting affection.

  "Tomorrow I'll go horseback riding with Sister Zhou, Dad, please pick a good horse for me!" Yang Lan said excitedly about going horseback riding.

  "Alright, I'll go to the palace and get one from your uncle, the Emperor. I heard that a few days ago, some tribute horses were presented, including some of the finest Akhal-Teke horses. I'll ask your mother to bring one back for you to play with!" As soon as Hui'er heard this, she immediately had an idea - if my daughter is going to ride a horse, it has to be the best one!

  Yang Lan knew that her horse riding skills still needed some practice, but it wasn't necessary to be that good. However, she wouldn't refuse her mother's kind intentions, and her mother loved her so much that she was thrilled!

  "I'm looking forward to the good news from my mother, and at that time, I'll make Second Brother jealous to death! He's definitely going to be green with envy!" Yang Lan thought of her second brother's envious expression and couldn't help but laugh.