Si Niang thought for a while and felt a little embarrassed: "He is someone who knows Xue Yan. He claims to be Xue Yan's cousin and he is from the Duke's mansion in Wenyi County."
County Duke Qingrong raised his eyebrows in surprise, seeing that Siniang was a little uncomfortable, "You, you and him?"
Siniang hurriedly explained: "Sister, please don't misunderstand. Originally, they themselves were the ones who caused me trouble. Now, isn't it right for them to come forward to help me clarify? Besides, my unintentional move may have helped the Xue family."
"How do you say this?"
Si Niang talked about her speculations in the past few days and said: "Xue Yan is going to join the army and go to the border, which has delayed the princess's marriage. But I see what Cui Langjun means. On the surface, the Xue family blames her hard."
She married Xue Yan, but she actually didn’t feel sorry for the marriage. Maybe she didn’t like the princess? But among the nobles in the court, who didn’t marry for the sake of the family? What’s more, the princess also had feelings for Xue Shao, so
It’s because of Prince Yong’s Mansion that we shouldn’t let go so easily.”
Qingrong knew that there was some truth in what she said. Who is King Yong? Now it is King Yong who is at the height of his power. He is right... She didn't know why she suddenly thought of the saint Li Jin she saw in the palace that day. Looking at his face, she was extremely surprised.
It's not a person who has no city and is stupid. An emperor is still an emperor. Which emperor would allow his ministers to ride on his head?
"Does the Xue family have a close relationship with King Yong?" Qingrong couldn't help but guess, was the queen testing herself?
Siniang said: "I don't know about that. I only heard that Duke Xing was promoted by King Yong in the past. Maybe he was good in the past, but it's hard to tell now."
Qingrong nodded thoughtfully. She thought about what happened in the past few days, and the saint's almost unresponsive attitude made her realize that she was insignificant in the matter of marrying the Xue family.
, it’s not her, it could be someone else, and the queen actually just picked her when she was in urgent need of help. If the queen does this, no matter what, others will regard her as the queen’s person, but if she abandons her
, and it will not harm the queen herself. How is such a calculation not clever?
She secretly shook her head and smiled bitterly, and said to Si Niang: "I am lucky enough to meet the queen when I enter the palace today. The queen is indeed worthy of being a queen."
Perhaps he had learned from Xue Yan's past experience, or maybe Xue Shao was particularly concerned about this matter and would make insinuations every now and then. Just when he thought he was making insinuations, Lu and Xue's father could clearly see what he was thinking.
, so the Xue family organized the wedding very quickly. Only a few days later, someone came to the door to accept the wedding and asked for the name.
Fortunately, the two families had reached a consensus and did not spend too much time on discussions. About a month later, according to the calculated auspicious day, an elder from the Xue family came to propose marriage. The Xue family prepared a betrothal gift.
It was very rich, and the dark boxes were piled up in most of the yard. The Duke of Guining and his wife were very willing to give up the money for their youngest son's marriage.
Now that the marriage has been proposed and the marriage ceremony has been completed, although the marriage has not taken place, Qingrong can still be regarded as the daughter-in-law of the Xue family. Qingrong looked at the dowry that the Wang family had bought for her in the room, and she felt aroused.
She was in a daze. It only took more than a month or two from the decree to the proposal of marriage. She was going to get married so soon.
It's a pity that Qingrong has no time to express his feelings. The Xue family wants to marry Qingrong as soon as possible. But Qingrong is not very familiar with the rules of the high family, let alone how to run a family. Fortunately, Xue Shao has not yet established his own family.
There is no need for Qingrong Butler for the time being, but you still have to learn.
In addition to buying dowries these days, Qingrong is either embroidering wedding dresses or learning to settle accounts and manage affairs, and behave in a polite manner. From time to time, ladies from the official family who interact with the Wang family come to congratulate her. They all say that the third wife of her family is very lucky.
Even with these things in my day, I lived a fulfilling life, and I didn’t have the time to think about anything else.
Xue Shao was a little concerned about her, for no other reason. Xue Shao really wanted to know what Qing Rong's attitude was now. Besides, he didn't have to embroider wedding clothes or learn to do accounting, so he spent a lot of time missing Qing Rong Duo.
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After all, Mrs. Lu understood Xue Shao's thoughts, so she mentioned that her eldest granddaughter was going to hold a full moon banquet. She sent a note to the Lu family, inviting Qingrong to come as a guest, saying that she wanted to see her little niece in the future.
.Since the banquet had not yet been officially held, Mrs. Wang and Lu Siniang were not asked to come with them.
On the same day, Mrs. Lu personally sent her Aunt Du to pick up Qingrong. Qingrong knew that there were four sons in the Guining County Duke’s mansion, and she didn’t know what kind of person the eldest daughter-in-law Su was. Qingrong
Rong thought for a while and asked: "Mom, does Mrs. Su have any taboos? I'm a first time guest, so I'm afraid I'll be rude."
Aunt Du looked at Qingrong and smiled kindly, "Sanniang, please relax. Madam Su is very enthusiastic and cheerful. She is easy-going and has no taboos."
Qingrong nodded and agreed with a smile. The carriage rolled forward, and she couldn't help but wonder, whether she would see him today?
Arriving at Xue's Mansion, Qingrong followed the steward's wife in. The Xue's Mansion occupies a large area, with white walls and black tiles, and lush green vegetation. Some trees in the courtyard can be seen to be old. They went up the steps, and Qingrong saw
A woman in red was waiting outside a courtyard.
"I've met my wife."
"Aunt Du is here." Aunt Du turned around and introduced the person who stood up to Mrs. Su, and said with a smile: "This is Sanniang of the Lu family."
After Qingrong came forward to salute, Mrs. Su was indeed very warm. She took her hand and introduced herself: "I also said, what I said is really right. Sanniang is born with a good color, don't say
He is a man, and even though I am a woman, my family likes me when they see me. My surname is Su, and I am Shiro's sister-in-law."
Listening to her hearty laughter, Qingrong was also curious. She raised her eyes and looked at the general's daughter in front of her. She had beautiful facial features, slightly raised eyebrows, and was wearing a bright red pomegranate skirt, which made her look extremely smart.
"Look at my memory. Why are we standing outside? Come in quickly with me. Grandma is already waiting." He then ordered the maid next to him, "Hurry up and bring some buttermilk and snacks."
After meeting Mrs. Lu, the three of them exchanged pleasantries, Mrs. Su looked at Lu Qingrong left and right, but she was very satisfied, "Only after meeting this Sanniang did I know that there really is such a fairy-like person in this world.
She is so elegant and generous, she looks like a lady of the world. It would be great if my eldest daughter could be like Sanniang in the future."
This compliment also made Qingrong blush, "Madam, you are so complimentary. How dare Qingrong do that?"
"That said, you also know that you are no longer a lady," Madam Lu joked.
"If you don't dare to do it, that's it." Mrs. Su laughed loudly, "Just like my mother-in-law said, I don't like to talk about such rules. How can I become like this? If this continues, the reputation of the family will also be called
I am completely defeated!"
Qingrong was a little surprised. She didn't expect that Lu and her eldest daughter-in-law could get along so casually and harmoniously. It was much better than she thought, and Qingrong was also more relaxed. Seeing Lu Qingrong, she also smiled and said, "Madam, you are really open-minded."
Not long after, Mrs. Su called the wet nurse to bring her over and take a look. It happened that the baby girl had already woken up. Seeing a group of people surrounding her, she was so frightened that she started crying. Su Shi called the wet nurse after coaxing her for a few times.
Brought it down.
Su said helplessly: "She loves to cry so much. I wonder if she will be impatient and get into trouble in the future."
Mrs. Lu glanced at her and said, "How old can you tell? You don't have to worry so much. She is still a girl. She won't be as worried as those boys."
Mrs. Su felt that it made sense and nodded, "That's true." As soon as she finished speaking, a high-pitched female voice sounded outside the door, "Auntie, sister-in-law, we are late. I heard that the third wife of the Lu family has already arrived?"
Qingrong looked out and saw two women standing in front of the door. One was tall and the other was a little thinner. The second sister-in-law, Mrs. Qin, pulled the third sister-in-law, Mrs. Yang, inside. When Mrs. Su saw this, she introduced her to Qingrong.
Got them.
Mrs. Qin is taller, dignified and majestic, and she talks carelessly and openly. On the other hand, Mrs. Yang is also a beautiful woman with delicate features, but her eyes and mouth are slightly drooped, and she looks a bit bitter. But she still tries her best to see Qingrong.
He raised a smile.
After Qingrong met Qingrong one by one, Mrs. Qin pulled Qingrong warmly and said with a smile, "These four siblings are so good-looking. No wonder my sister-in-law didn't call me and A Miao here after seeing them."
Su Shi pretended to pinch her, and said with a smile: "The conscience of heaven and earth, please don't do me wrong. I sent someone to call you, but we just had a conversation and you came."
Mrs. Qin said: "This is the first time I have seen these four younger siblings. Didn't I come here earlier to take a look?" Then she reached out and touched Qingrong's face, and praised: "The fourth younger siblings are indeed pretty."
Mrs. Su patted her hand and said "Ouch", "I told you to be gentle. This bride has been pinched before she even enters the door."
Seeing how funny they were talking, Qingrong couldn't help but purse her lips and snickered. Su and Qin got along well, but Yang was extra quiet and just laughed from the side.
After talking for a while, Mrs. Su mentioned: "I heard that Sanniang is good at needlework, and I wanted to ask her for advice. It happened that I asked her to come to my hospital." She looked at Qingrong again and smiled meaningfully.
Laughing, "Sanniang, what do you think?"
Qingrong knew that she probably had something to say to him, so she nodded and chuckled: "Qingrong is as happy as she is, and I will listen to Mrs. Su."
Mrs. Qin was dissatisfied and said: "What can't you bring to all of us to see? We are all women and why are we so embarrassed?"
But as if Mrs. Yang knew something, she tugged at her and reminded her with a smile: "Third sister-in-law, grandma is still here."
Qingrong followed Su to the corridor. They walked in front, and the personal maid followed not far behind. Su smiled and said: "Sanniang, don't be offended. These three brothers and sisters are honest.
He's quick, but he treats people very well."
Qingrong shook her head. It was quite pleasant to get along with such a person. There were not so many twists and turns. If the female members of the Xue family were so easy to get along with, then she could only wish for it. But it was just one side, and it was hard for her to judge. Qingrong
Rong smiled and said, "Ms. Qin is a mood person. It's not too late to envy Qing Rong."
Su joked: "You still call me Niangzi? I heard that this marriage has already passed, so it's time to change your tune."
Qingrong's face turned red and she hung her head in embarrassment. Su led her through the corridor and came to a pavilion by the lake. The man standing by the corridor, who was it if he wasn't Xue Shao?