Chapter 868 Taunt
The Shen family's banquet was arranged in an open space in the back garden, with a circle of peach trees planted around it. In March, the peach blossoms were blooming brightly and beautifully. When the breeze swept away, the pink petals were like falling rain. It scattered on the ground, attracting the attention of many ladies and girls.
Xia Zihan led two maids and followed the mother-in-law into the banquet venue.
Presenting the gift, bending the knees slightly, a pleasant sound like the tinkling sound of spring water sounded, "Congratulations to my great-aunt for having the present day every year, having the present day every year, being as blessed as the East Sea, and living as long as the Southern Mountains."
"Okay, okay, get up quickly and come sit next to my aunt and uncle." Mrs. Shen's eyes narrowed with joy.
The maid brought a chair and placed it next to Mrs. Shen, and Xia Zihan sat down without ceremony.
Her appearance immediately attracted the attention of many ladies and girls present. Those who were originally attracted by the peach blossoms were all attracted to Xia Zihan.
If there is a bold lady, she will directly ask Mrs. Shen, "Taijun, this young lady's appearance is really a sign. Which family does she belong to? I have never seen her before."
Mrs. Shen held Xia Zihan's hand affectionately and said with a smile, "This is my sister's relative, my nephew's wife, and her family is not in Ningfeng City."
"Oh, let me just say, if you have seen such a beautiful little daughter-in-law, you will definitely not forget her." The lady who just asked the question added.
After hearing that she was the niece of the Shen family, the ladies decided to get close to her.
An old lady who was as old as Mrs. Shen stared at Xia Zihan and praised her repeatedly, "Tsk, tsk, tsk... Oh my, this little daughter-in-law is really good-looking. I have lived for decades, and she is still the third I saw such a beautiful person once, and I don’t know whose young son is so lucky to marry you.”
Intentionally or unintentionally, I inquired about the identity of Xia Zihan's in-laws.
Xia Zihan heard the hidden meaning of the old lady's words, and Mrs. Shen also heard it. However, neither of them had any intention of using Anjun Prince's Palace as a capital to show off in front of others.
And the Shen family, which always pays attention to rules, has no intention of showing off the great support of Anjun Prince's Mansion.
Mrs. Shen said, "Speaking of my nephew, like my nephew's wife, he has always been angry and resentful, and even the Lord of Hell is jealous."
He secretly mocked those present who cast jealous and hateful looks at Xia Zihan.
"That's what I call a golden boy and a beautiful girl. A man is talented and a woman is beautiful. They are a perfect match." The old lady rounded off her words with a smile and did not feel any embarrassment on her face.
Mrs. Shen took the opportunity to introduce her to Xia Zihan, "This is Qian Tongpan's mother, Mrs. Qian."
When a man's official rank has not reached the fourth rank, his wife and mother at home will call him madam. When he reaches the fourth rank, his wife is qualified to be called madam by outsiders.
The title of Mrs. Qian is the pain of Mrs. Qian.
Especially when she saw someone else talking to Mrs. Shen, her stomach twisted with jealousy.
People who know her thoughts will call her Mrs. Qian in a flattering way, while those who don't know will call her Mrs. Qian.
Xia Zihan didn't know, so he called her, "Old Mrs. Qian." Then he asked, "I heard that there are several girls in the Qian family, and they are all as beautiful as flowers. Why haven't I seen any of the Qian girls? ”
Mrs. Qian's face turned dark at that moment, and later she never looked at Xia Zihan seriously again.
After the incident, Xia Zihan learned from Mrs. Shen that there were seven or eight girls in the Qian family. However, the eldest daughter Qian had married a fifth-grade general in her early years. Unfortunately, the eldest daughter Qian The girl was unlucky, the general died early on the battlefield, and Miss Qian became a widow at a young age.
As for the other girls in the Qian family, except for Miss Qian Er and Miss Qian Jiu, who is only three years old this year, and they are legitimate daughters, the others are all concubines. What is even more embarrassing is that some of the concubines were married off by Qian Tong in order to gain connections before they even had hair extensions.
Either as a wife or as a concubine.
Miss Qian Ba is only eleven years old this year. Last month, Qian Tong sentenced her to be married to a county magistrate as her daughter-in-law.
It is said that because Miss Qian Ba was too young and the young master of the county magistrate's family did not know how to show mercy to women, he couldn't help but break his young wife's melon on the wedding night. Because of the excessive use, the young bride almost died. Killed under the groom.
These things have become a joke to the Qian family.
However, as the power of the Qian family becomes stronger day by day, no one dares to laugh at the Qian family to their faces. If they don't like it, they will just laugh a few words behind their backs.
When Xia Zihan asked about the girls of the Qian family in person, this was because Hong Guoguo was mocking the Qian family in public and making fun of Old Mrs. Qian. It was strange that Old Mrs. Qian could give her a good face.
If it weren't for Mrs. Shen's birthday today, and she would have to be more cautious, maybe she would have fought with Xia Zihan on the spot.
Mrs. Qian gave her a straight face, and Xia Zihan didn't care.
A stranger who cares what she does.
Xia Zihan accompanied Mrs. Shen and got to know many ladies and girls in Ningfeng City. Some of the people who wanted to curry favor with the Shen family would even invite her to sit in the house some other day.
Xia Zihan refused them all with a smile.
"I will only stay in Ningfeng City for a few days, and I will leave soon. I'm afraid I won't have time. Thank you for your kindness."
She smiles all over her face, but others don't like her, saying she doesn't give her face.
Moreover, seeing her reject everyone, the people who were rejected at first felt relieved.
Mrs. Shen specially introduced four or five girls to Xia Zihan, and then whispered to Xia Zihan, "Your two cousins are already very old. It's time to find wives for them. It was not decided before. They were afraid that marrying a wife would affect their studies, so they put it off. We have been delaying it for a while now, but we can’t delay it any longer. The eldest son is already eighteen years old, and the second son is seventeen years old. Look, these are the ones that my wife has taken a liking to. Please help me take a look. , I am old and dim, and I am afraid that I will not be able to see well.”
"My aunt is still young, how old is she." Xia Zihan held Old Mrs. Shen's hand and coaxed her coquettishly, just like she did every time she coaxed Mrs. Zeng in the past, making Old Mrs. Shen smile all the time. , I can’t even close my mouth.
Mrs. Shen grinned and said cheerfully, "You, you, you little girl, please stop coaxing me. My old lady is going deaf, so I can't do it."
Xia Zihan thought of Chu Jingqi's words.
Chu Jingqi wanted her father to transfer Mr. Shen to the capital. If her father-in-law was quick, Mr. Shen's transfer order would be delivered here in just two months.
If Young Master Shen gets engaged at this time, then...
Is it really okay for Young Master Shen, who is about to leave for the capital, to choose a wife from Ningfeng City?
(End of chapter)