"No, no! I have a lot of accessories, it's just that the style of those few pairs of earrings is something I've never seen before, so I mentioned it. Actually, they're not anything particularly rare or precious..."

  Here is the translation:

  "Speaking of which, you're being pinched again: Little ancestor, your excuses are one thing, but belittling what your second sister-in-law gave you is another matter. Although Madame Shou Chun isn't present at the moment, this isn't a particularly private gathering either - who can guarantee that these words won't reach her ears? Someone kindly and intentionally buys things for their daughter without forgetting about you, this awkward little sister-in-law of yours, and this is how you repay them?"

  "I didn't want anything, I just remembered what you said about accessories and spoke out of habit!" Nian Wu Xing understood the servant's meaning and hurriedly continued to think of an excuse, but the more she spoke, the more anxious and flustered she became, until she was almost in tears. "You're willing to teach me the Zhezhi dance, I'm already very grateful! Really, there's no need to give me anything else!"

  Song Yi smiled wryly, feeling helpless. After all, her younger sister-in-law was visiting her alone for the first time, and giving a small gift was only proper - especially since the money spent would definitely be Jian Yu Bai's silver, not hers from her own private allowance. Later on, when others talked about it, they would praise her as a generous and open-handed sister-in-law, having nothing to do with Jian Yu Bai.

  What's wrong with using her husband's money to make a good name for herself?

  So when An Wu Xian mentioned the earrings given by Shou Chun Bo Fu Ren, Song Yi smiled and not only didn't feel that she was blackmailing him, but also let out a sigh of relief: after all, he wasn't familiar with this little girl, nor did he know what she liked, what if the gift wasn't to her liking, wouldn't it be a waste of effort?

  Now she speaks out herself, no need to ask or guess, just pay the silver and that's it, saving a lot of trouble.

  Who would have thought this girl was so honest?

  "Sister, don't be in a hurry, have a sip of tea first!" Song Yi laughed and cried in her heart, slowed down her tone to comfort her, "To be honest with you, before I got married, I rarely had the opportunity to go out. Although I was born and raised in the imperial capital, in fact, I didn't know much about the outside world beyond the mansion. So when you introduced me to a shop worth visiting, I was really delighted, that's why I said I wanted to give you something, but there's no other meaning!"

  "Besides, it's only natural for an elder sister-in-law to buy things for her younger sister-in-law! But when I said that, my sister immediately refused repeatedly, which is really unfair to me!"

  She caught her hint and quickly made a joke to liven up the atmosphere, so that Nie Wuqiong could return to normal.

  The girl's face was too thin, thinking that she had made a big fool of herself, and insisted on leaving after lunch, no matter how hard Song Yixiao tried to persuade her.

  Watching her get on the bus without even daring to turn back, Song Yi couldn't help but laugh: "If I had known that this little sister was so tender-faced, I wouldn't have said those things earlier!"

  Jin Xun covered her mouth and said, "Actually, Miss Nie just now should have directly agreed to it, even if it was spread out, there's nothing wrong with it - after all, she is the adopted daughter of Princess Chang's mansion, and has been raised in Princess Chang's mansion for a long time. Who would think that she is greedy for wealth just because she accepted the few pieces of jewelry you gave her? Being so serious about it would make one appear petty."

  "She's not narrow-minded, she's afraid of being misunderstood." Song Yi smiled and shook her head, "Perhaps it's because she was wronged in the past, so she's particularly concerned about this point."

  In fact, what she really meant to say was that perhaps Nie Wuyan already knew about her own background, so she was especially afraid of giving people a bad impression - after all, who can choose their parents?

  The world is like this, with the title of "Yi Nu", but with eyebrows and eyes similar to those of the Princess of Jin. Even if she is intimidated by the Princess, no one dares to point at her, but the whispers behind her back and the strange glances cast at her are already heavy enough for a 12-year-old girl who has been pampered in the inner chambers.

  Jin Xun didn't know if he had understood the master's implicit meaning, and nodded vaguely, saying: "Then, are we going back to the shop that Fifth Miss mentioned? I wonder what kind of unique earrings they have!"

  "Even if I went, I wouldn't buy it for you!" Song Yi glared at her with a bad temper, "Grandpa's matter is not over yet, where did you get the free time?"

  If Nie Wuyan is willing to accept her gift, Song Yixiao will personally go and pick one out for her. But now looking at this little girl's temperament, if she insists on sending it over, not only might it not be well received, but it would also make Nie Wuyan lose face. At that time, instead of showing goodwill, it would only create more distance!

  Since that's the case, Song Yishiao didn't lack makeup, so she naturally had to prioritize dealing with the trouble in front of her before having the mood to consider such unimportant small matters.

  "I've been saving up my monthly allowance too!" Jin Xun bumped into a nail, feeling a bit wronged, "But I didn't mean to pick on you, Autumn Wind!"

  Just as Song Yixiao was about to speak, a little maid from outside hurried in, curtsying and saying: "The junior eunuch sent by the left Mr. Zuo, the teacher of the governor of Jingzhao, has come to the back door again!"

  "Quickly, let him in!" Song Yi's smile instantly disappeared, and she gave a solemn order.

  The two of them hastily brought a six-fold screen from the side house and placed it in the hall, to prevent visitors from peeking at their mistress's appearance.

  A moment later, the young servant in green clothes was led in, and he knew his manners. As soon as he stepped across the threshold, his eyes stuck to the ground, and he bowed deeply before the screen: "Your humble servant greets you, milady!"

  "There's no need for these formalities!" Song Yi smiled warmly and asked, "How is your honorable father?"

  You Hong's case was just tried in court this morning. By now, the trial should be over. This person must have come to report back.

  "Speaking of which, since Lord Ling refused to marry Liu Shilang, Grand Secretary Qiu has been holding a grudge. Today, after the court session, he even said some lukewarm words to Lord Ling!"

  "When the court opened this morning, the Fu family again carried Fu Jun-chang, who was wearing a blood-stained garment, into the courtroom to gain sympathy from the people in the gallery!"

  "These are nothing! The lawyer the Pus hired today is really one of a kind - if it weren't for my family's old master being born and raised under the emperor's feet, he would have been deceived!"

  "That lawyer has been in the business for many years and is quite famous. If it were up to the Fu family, even if they wanted to invite him, he wouldn't be willing to come. He's only willing to show his face because he must have gotten a hint from Qiu or Liu!"

  "So the whole trial can be said to have been full of twists and turns, with unexpected surprises one after another!"

  Song Yixiao endured her temper. Zi heard this and basically had a number in his mind, so he lightly asked: "So what was the outcome?"

  The male servant sensed the dissatisfaction in her tone, and was startled in his heart. He secretly regretted that he had overdone it in order to show off his master's accomplishments. He hastily forced a few smiles and said: "Fortunately, Lord Yin is quite capable, and my old master also racked his brains to barely hold up the scene!"

  Although he was a bit clever, he was afraid of delaying the master's affairs, so he didn't ask Song Yixiao and hurriedly said, "Yu Laojie sentenced to pay a fine - originally, the Fu family was not very satisfied, and Fu Junchang's parents cried out loud that their son was injured so badly, Yu Laojie should have been beaten with dozens of boards to be fair! Many people in the hall looked at Fu Junchang's dying appearance and also helped to speak. As a result, Zhao's mother also had someone carry her daughter and hold her grandson on the stage, crying and talking about her daughter and grandson's experience. Those people immediately turned their mouths and scolded Fu Junchang for being deserving of it!

  Song Yixiao heard this result and secretly let out a breath of relief, saying: "Is the case closed?"

  "It's already settled." The male servant hesitated for a moment before saying, "However..."

  "But what?"

  "But my master always felt that this matter was a bit too smooth, and it seemed suspicious!" The male servant chose his words carefully. "After all, with the identities of Minister Qiu and Servant Liu, since they had taken an interest in this case, how could they have been stopped by Lord Ling's obstruction and then just dropped the matter? And afterwards, wouldn't they have introduced a relatively famous lawyer to the Pu family?"

  Isn't this too much thunder and little rain?

  "Even if the Grand Secretary is busy with a million things, he can't be bothered with such trivial matters. But Liu Shilang is an expert in internal affairs, and doesn't need to ask personally, just casually dispatching a veteran official under his command would also get this matter entangled!"

  Now it's settled in just one morning, "My husband is worried that the other party might have a hidden trick!"

  Song Yixiao also thought so, and asked: "Then what does your father think?"

  "My master also only guessed this far." The male servant apologized, "I still hope that Madam will forgive the crime!"

  "No harm done, this time it's up to Ban Lianyu and Mr. Zuo to help me out with that old man - he's getting on in years and can't take the turmoil!" Song Yi smiled at this response, not unexpected - although Ban Yanxiu and Zuo Lixun had taken sides with the Prince of Yan's estate in this case, they were not close friends or subordinates of the Prince of Yan's estate after all. Helping to spread the word and giving Yu Hong a light sentence was already enough to show their goodwill.

  This will remind you that things may not be over yet, and everything has been done with utmost kindness and righteousness.

  Next, both sides will have to see how they can deal with each other. Unless it involves the Beijing Municipal Government again, they don't have an obligation to accompany them all the way!

  Song Yixiao and Yan Yuese said a few words of gratitude, ordered people to heavily reward the male servant, and hinted: "In a few days, our mansion will have a heart-wrenching expression. At that time, I hope your family's old master and Ban Lingyun won't decline!"

  The host politely sent him away.

  The people below came in and removed the screen, Jin Xun pinched Song Yi's shoulder while worrying: "What do you think they will do next, grandma?"

  She had just heard that the case was over and Yu Hong only needed to be fined, without suffering any hardship, so she was very happy.

  This will hear that things are not over, suddenly feel all over the body is not right - after all, Yu Hong this case started so abrupt, who knows what's next?

  Shang Shu was already a high-ranking official in the imperial court and also the emperor's first cousin, Jin Xun felt more and more that the following days were as precarious as walking on thin ice!

  An open spear is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to defend against.

  Song Yixiao understood this logic, she closed her eyes and pondered for a long time before waving her hand to let Jin Xun stop massaging her shoulders. She sat up straight and said: "That day I was originally going to visit my elder sister, but because of this matter, I didn't make it. Now that the case is over, let's go ask my elder sister and second aunt about how to prepare a gift for Third Brother's wedding first!"

  She turned the bangle on her wrist and said faintly, "After all, it's already October now. On the sixth day of next month, it will be a good day for Third Brother Shang Changxing Gongzhu. This is also the first time in this dynasty that an imperial daughter has descended, and she is also the golden branch and jade leaf born to Empress Yuan. If the congratulatory gifts are not good enough, even if Third Sister doesn't ask for punishment, once it's spread out, the Yan Guo Gongfu will lose face!"

  Troubles and worldly affairs may be numerous, but human relationships must always be taken care of.

  Or rather, the more troublesome it is, the less one can afford to neglect these human relationships.