Chapter 55 Ambition
The capital is windy and sandy, and the temperature is dry. The women there have dry skin and are not as supple as the women from Jiangnan.
This was a disguised compliment to Xia Zihan for her fair skin.
"Madam is the one who is beautiful, and the three girls are the real beauties." Xia Zihan's mouth was as sweet as honey, coaxing Mrs. Liao to feel comfortable both physically and mentally.
If the Chu family hadn't been holding a funeral, Mrs. Liao's laughter could have spread to the street.
Mrs. Zeng led Xia Zihan to the front of Chu Ge Lao's mourning hall. After burning incense and kowtowing to Chu Ge Lao, she led them to the side hall.
The side hall was already full of people, and everyone was talking in low voices about the gossip that had happened in Yi'an City recently.
Someone's concubine got pregnant and miscarried, someone's master married a beauty, someone's girl was betrothed to someone's family, something new was introduced in the jewelry shop, and so on.
Mrs. Zeng and Mrs. Liao walked in. Everyone saw them and stood up to salute. Under the guidance of Mrs. Liao, they saluted Xia Zihan.
Xia Zihan bowed slightly and returned the gesture.
"Don't be polite, everyone, sit down quickly." Zeng's expression was indifferent, and it was hard to tell whether he liked or disliked her.
She sat down on the main seat and arranged for Xia Zihan to sit next to her.
The maids served tea and snacks.
When a group of ladies get together, they just chat about family feuds and flatter Mrs. Zeng and Xia Zihan. , and it won’t make people think that she is easy to talk to and is a kind person who can be bullied.
The ladies sat there until the sun was about to go down, then stood up and said goodbye one by one.
The Zeng family and Xia Zihan's grandparents sent people to the gate before returning.
"Chu Yu is here. How are you? Are you feeling better?"
As soon as he turned around, he saw Song Baiqing who was also seeing off the guests. The expression on Xia Zihan's face became a little lighter. She saluted him and called out, "Cousin." Then he said, "The body is already well. It's okay." "That's good. My cousin has been so worried that he couldn't sleep these days. Fortunately, you're okay." Song Baiqing said with a smile.
Mrs. Zeng waved her hands and said with a tired look, "Okay, okay, let's talk tomorrow if you have anything to say. Lady Yu helped me entertain the guests as soon as she came back. She has been tired for a long time. Come in and have something to eat. You guys Yeah, go and have a good rest.”
He said he was polite, but his attitude towards Song Boqing was obviously much more distant than before.
Song Baiqing's smile froze for a moment, then he responded with a smile, "Look at me, I've forgotten that Chu Yu just came back. It's hard for you to help your aunt entertain guests at such a young age."
Then he and Zeng Xia Zihan entered the house.
Song Baiqing went to the outer hall, while Zeng and Xia Zihan entered the inner courtyard.
After returning to Zeng's yard, Xia Zihan asked Xia Shiming in a low voice, "Where is my father? Why didn't you see him?"
Mrs. Zeng was stunned for a moment, patted her hand, and said with a pleased look on her face, "I am entertaining Magistrate Guo."
Song Baiqing didn't bother to come forward to entertain a small magistrate of Ji'an County.
Some people who couldn't come to the stage were left to Xia Shiming to entertain. Song Baiqing would take the initiative to entertain those officials who had a good reputation.
Mrs. Zeng had long seen Song Boqing's ambition, but... Xia Shiming was clumsy and not good at words. Even if she occasionally mentioned something, he couldn't bear to compete with Song Boqing.
And Mrs. Zeng couldn't drag Song Baiqing to prevent him from showing up.
She could only hate that iron could not become steel, gritting her teeth and staring at Xia Shiming.
(End of chapter)