The 43rd Sister

  Biyun knew that this young master's thoughts were hard to guess, and at such a young age, he could make his own courtyard so neat and tidy. Of course, there was Lin Mama's credit in it, but the fact that the quota for maids was one short was actually the master's idea. With just this simple move, the people below him worked hard to show off, afraid that they would miss the opportunity to show their faces if they were late.

  The county master promoted two outstanding performers, seemingly because of their good performance. In fact, she had already seen that they were the people the county master had long favored and had a mind to use them. With a happy heart, she rewarded them with two taels of silver, and the people below became even more honest and diligent in their work. There was a ready-made example before them: those who worked hard, understood things, and knew etiquette would be able to gain favor and be reused. How could people not wholeheartedly serve her?

  Bi Yun's heart tightened, but her words were even more cautious, "I've brought Qing Yu along for a few years, and from my observation, she's a honest and prudent person. Her family is also careful and not the kind of people who are narrow-minded and reckless. I'm guessing that this time, I'll let Qing Yu try her hand and see if she can rise to the occasion. If she's useful, we'll keep her; if not, we'll arrange another position for her early on. What do you think, miss?"

  Yang Lan raised her head and swept a glance at her, her black and shiny apricot eyes calm and transparent, with a smile on her face nodding, "Alright! Let's take a look then! It's rare for you to speak up, I also can't not give you this face!"

  Bìyún's heart skipped a beat, but she also felt some excitement. The master still trusted her, and from now on, she should be more cautious, the master understood this!

  She smiled and poured a cup of almond milk tea, "It's all been seen through by the young lady, my little private thoughts can't deceive the master, after all, it's still up to you to decide what's good, what's the use of me thinking it's good?"

  Yang Lan's eyes showed a smile, and the smile on her face also became softer. She sipped almond tea and said, "Hmm! Biyun's craftsmanship has improved again!"

  Bi Yun finally let out a sigh of relief, this matter is now in the past, next time she won't dare to take matters into her own hands again. The master is teaching her not to be presumptuous! Fortunately, the master took into account her usual service and spared her two faces.

  Bi Lian shouted loudly outside the courtyard, "It's the second young lady who has arrived, Master! The second miss is here!" Her voice carried a hint of joy, just enough to make people feel that it was very much like her to come visiting.

  Bi Lian lifted the red silk curtain embroidered with magpies perched on branches, letting Second Miss go in first, and followed behind her, muttering to herself, "The master of the house is still thinking about you! Let's talk about what happened at the banquet! Second Miss, tell us too, was the banquet fun?" Her face full of curiosity and excitement.

  The second daughter smiled with a pursed mouth, "The scenery is indeed very good-looking, and several girls at the banquet are also quite good, their character, temperament, and knowledge are all excellent. It's really broadened my horizons and opened my eyes! I used to think I was pretty good myself, but now that I've left home, I realize how high the mountains are and how many talented people there are! Where is your master? I came here but didn't see her anywhere!"

  Bilian Nunu shouted towards the bookcase: "Practicing calligraphy in there!"

  "I vaguely heard that my cousin came? Was it just that I came at an inopportune time?" The second young lady said casually, sitting on the windowsill kang with her back against a crimson velvet pillow.

  Bi Lian handed a cup of tea to the second young lady, and secretly smiled: "Isn't it? The maid Xiaohong in front came over, too unruly, with her nose up in the air, saying that she let our young lady go through once, and asked Biyun sister to send her off."

  The second girl suddenly laughed and a mocking expression appeared on her face, "Still thinking she's a royal princess!" She shook her head with a scornful look.

  Yang Lan changed into a new set of clothes inside, got ink on her sleeves while practicing calligraphy, and put on a narrow-sleeved jacket with a purple orchid pattern. She wore a moon-white skirt with embroidered orchids along the hem, and had a simple hairstyle without any hairpins or accessories. As soon as she came out, she smiled and said: "How did you have time to come over?"

  The second young lady, dressed in a yellow jacket and green skirt, leaned against the red peony cushion. "I'm idle and have nothing to do today, so I'll come over and ask you for some flower patterns. I plan to make a dress for my mother and take a cup of tea from you!"

  Yang Lan then smiled happily, "You might as well just say you're lazy, and stop making excuses. Bi Lian, pour a cup of that cow's milk tea for Second Sister, it's perfect for warming up." Then she asked her, "What kind do you want?"

  Bi Lian went to re-pour the tea while Bi Yue went to find the embroidery patterns personally drawn by Yang Lan, and brought them over for the masters to inspect.

  The second girl enthusiastically came over, lay on the kang and flipped through it, admiring it as she looked: "No wonder my mother said your flower patterns are the most beautiful! This is better than mine, ah! I'm dazzled by the flowers, what kind of pattern do you think I should embroider?"

  Yang Lan thought for a moment before saying, "I think Second Aunt's temperament is warm and elegant, so it would be best to choose something that suits her temperament. We also need to consider the occasion when wearing it. The clothes embroidered by our own daughter are naturally all good."

  The second daughter listened, nodded repeatedly, and her eyes showed a deep expression of agreement. Her big round eyes stared at Yang Lan, with an expression of eager yearning. Her black pupils shone brightly, revealing a clear and delicate beauty. Her pale skin had a healthy rosy glow, and her pink lips were like red cherries. Although she was not as beautiful as the third daughter, she had a more elegant temperament, and it was pleasant to look at her. It could be imagined that in the future, she would also become a pure and beautiful woman.

  Yang Lan couldn't help but think that the Yang family's Feng Shui was indeed good, and all the girls were very well-behaved, not a single one was inferior. I wonder how many families will come to propose marriage in the future!

  "I think the longevity and prosperity patterns, as well as the heavenly maiden scattering flowers, are all quite good and suitable for Auntie!" She said, flipping through the book to find the pattern to show Second Aunt.

  The second girl looked back and forth, finally choosing the Tian Nu San Hua pattern. The main reason was that Yang Lan's painted maids were particularly elegant and beautiful, and the whole pattern showed a few different kinds of subtle beauty, believing that it would also be very good-looking when embroidered on the quilt.

  "Let's get this heavenly maiden scattering flowers! I really like this picture, I'll copy it and take it back to show my mother. You think it would look good embroidered on a jacket, right?" Second sister wasn't doing clothes for the first time, she still had an idea in her mind.

  Yang Lan flipped to the last page and found a picture of a cheongsam, showing it only to her, "Take a look at this one. I made some minor changes, the waistline is taken in two inches, the skirt is slightly looser, with a two-inch hem, and the sleeves are changed to mandarin sleeves, giving it a more flowing look."

  The second girl nodded excitedly, "This is great, the waist-cut design looks very slender and thin. I must have this one too, it will look beautiful on me in the summer!"

  Yang Lan nodded, "I'm showing you is for your sake, but this can only be made into a narrow-sleeved jacket, not a wide-sleeved one, don't get it wrong! If you're not sure, come ask me, I've also started learning to make clothes, we can do it together."

  The large sleeve apron is mostly in the form of a dress, so it's a bit looser, while the narrow sleeve apron can be pinched at the waistline to look slim and good-looking. However, the cheongsam cannot be altered randomly, or people will laugh at you.

  "How could I not know this! Let me take another look and see if there are other types of flowers. I'll pick a few more to bring back and use."

  Two girls put their heads together, whispering and talking very happily. Biyun's several maids also smiled when they saw this, and the master could play with the second lady. The other girls didn't get along too well, but the second lady was straightforward and kind-hearted, with a good temper and not competitive. This temperament is rare in the Yang family.