Chapter 38: Banquet

Miss Qiao's sixth daughter was slightly startled.

She didn't expect that someone would taste tea with her own hands like her

The second wife of the Xu family, Xiang, came from a scholarly family. Her father was the number one scholar in the 30th year of the founding of the Hanlin Academy. She was a bachelor of the Hanlin Academy and the Imperial Academy. She had a reputation as a virtuous person when she was young. The Xu family had failed to find a matchmaker three times with the central government. Later, Xiang's father met the handsome young man.

Xu Ling'an, who was smart and intelligent, agreed to the marriage with Concubine Bai as the guardian.

Who would have known that Xu Ling'an died of illness just three years after Xiang's marriage.

Second Madam, is she okay? The eldest Madam looked slightly gloomy and asked.

The madam couldn't hide her sadness: since An'er passed away, her heart had become silent and she didn't go out much anymore.

The sixth lady of the Qiao family looked unbearable.

Mrs. Qiao turned her eyes and said with a smile: Then you should also persuade her to go out and walk around more. She is a smart person, and she has no one to take care of her, so she would feel sorry for the spring and autumn. If the third lady hadn't brought this cup of osmanthus tea

Come out, I haven't thought of it. Our sixth sister also likes to make these things. How about we take this opportunity to visit the second lady. First, let her place be lively, and secondly, let her meet our sixth sister.

If you meet each other, you are bound to hit it off. It is better if you have someone coming and going.

The madam was moved: This is a good idea. She got up immediately, stopped drinking tea, and we went to her place to sit. She also called a maid named Dongxiu next to her and told the second madam that her in-law's wife was here, and we went to her place.

Sit down.

Dong Xiu left in response.

The third lady ordered a maid named Jin Rui beside her to arrange for a few small oil trucks with green curtains to arrive.

The madam shook her hand and said with a smile: It's a rare good weather today. Let's go for a walk and let the car pick us up when we come back.

The third lady responded. The group returned north to Guangliang Gate.

The woman guarding the door hurriedly came over and accompanied the wife through the door.

Facing a rockery made of white Taihu stones, there are several towering ancient trees planted on the side of the mountain. Going around the rockery, you will see a mountain full of green trees on the left, and a forest with winding paths on the right.

The third lady supported the madam and led them into the woods, walking along the path paved with stones. After a cup of tea, they saw a green bamboo forest, and the path led directly to a small courtyard in the bamboo forest.

There are seven or eight stone steps in front of the courtyard door. A woman wearing a bleached colored makeup and a flowered gown, accompanied by Dong Xiu and a fresh-faced maid, is standing on the stone steps looking around.

Seeing them, Dongxiu and the unfamiliar maid helped the woman down the steps.

That woman should be the second wife of the Xu family

Eleven Niang thought about it and couldn't help but look at the woman.

He looked to be in his mid-twenties, with a slim build, fair skin, beautiful facial features, and calm and serene eyes. He walked slowly, with a calm and leisurely look.

Mrs. Yizhen’s face was already full of smiles.

Mrs. Niang smiled and saluted Mrs. Tai, who hurriedly brought her up. Mrs. Qiao, the eldest wife, greeted her one after another and introduced Mrs. Luo, Fifth Niang and Eleventh Niang, and Miss Qiao's sixth lady to meet her.

The second lady was very polite and said with a smile: "There is nothing good. You can use these strings of sandalwood beads to play with." The stranger's maid gave some small boxes carved with red paint to a few people.

Several people thanked her, and the second lady helped the madam up the steps: "Slow down, it's not easy to walk here. If you need anything, just ask someone to call me."

The third lady also hurriedly went over to help the other side.

What do we have to do? Madam, please be careful where you step. My wife has come to Yanjing, so we are just here to sit with you.

Holly and Amber were anxious and wanted to go up to help her, but she refused to prevent their mother from asking.

After hearing this, the maid lowered her eyebrows and followed her smoothly without urging her.

It seems that the person in the third lady's house is an enthusiastic person.

Eleven Niang thought about it, winked at Amber, and said with a smile: What do you call your sister?

The maid smiled and said: My name is Qiu Ling.

Hu Hu said: I have a sister with the same name as you.

Qiu Ling pursed her lips and smiled. Eleven Niang had already brought Dongqing to the front.

Amber and Qiu Ling whispered: This garden is so beautiful. I heard that Duke Dingguo and Marquis Weibei lived next door.

Qiu Ling nodded and said with a smile: The Zheng family of Duke Ding lives in front of us, and the Hou Lin family of Weibei lives to the west of us.

Amber looked very envious: Wouldn't it be the prosperous home of Haiying?

Qiu Ling smiled and nodded.

Then, like us, do they visit each other from time to time? Amber asked curiously.

Of course. Qiu Ling said with a smile, the Lin family's big breasts are the best friends with our Fourth Madam. She will visit the Fourth Madam every once in a while.

Amber's eyes turned slightly: Do Duke Mao and his family come here often?

Eleven Niang's lips curled up slightly, and she led Dongqing to catch up with Wu Niang.

Qiu Ling over there was already startled: Why did you ask about that house?

Hu Bo hurriedly explained: I heard people talking about the rich and powerful families in Yanjing. Your house was mentioned, and the Maoguo Duke's house was mentioned.

How can their family be compared with ours? Before Amber could finish speaking, Qiu Ling already showed disdain. Although our family also relies on the shadow of our ancestors to live, our old marquis also served as the minister of the Ministry of Rites and the Duke of his family.

As for me, I finally found a job as the head clerk of Yuanma Temple through my in-laws, but I couldn’t even figure out the number of foals that I was raising, so I was fired from the job.

Amber already looked surprised: Who is Mao Guogong’s in-laws who got a position through his in-laws?

The late Wenyuange scholar Jiang Jieqiu Ling said with a smile.

Jiang Jie's eyes flashed slightly, I have never heard of it.

Of course you haven't heard of it. Qiu Ling covered her mouth and smiled: Mr. Jiang has been dead for more than ten years.

Amber smiled sarcastically: My sister told me that I only used to do needlework at home and had never heard of these things. She looked envious. She knows so much.

Qiu Ling smiled and said: I also know a little bit about it because our wife likes to ask the master about these things.

Amber took the initiative to step forward and took Qiu Ling's arm: Dear sister, tell me. I will also tell our lady when I get back and let her listen.

Qiu Ling just smiled.

Good sister Amber begged her.

This is not a secret. Qiu Ling smiled and said, have you heard of the Jiang family in Le'an?

Amber shook her head.

There have been two Imperial Masters in their family. Qiu Ling's voice gradually became lower, and their steps also slowed down.

The two servants stood under a big tree and talked in detail.

It was windy and rainy, and the power was out again in the afternoon. However, there was no flooding at all. I hope those affected by the disaster are safe.
Chapter completed!