newbobooks Chapter 210 Matchmaking
Chapter 210 Matchmaking
The air solidified instantly.
The guests all stared wide-eyed.
Look at the woman who fell to the ground, both pitiful and beautiful.
Someone recognized her; wasn't this Xiao Wangshi, the newly acquired concubine of Judge Qin?
It is said that she was a junior member of Lady Wang's clan, and that Consort Li sent her here out of pity for Lady Wang's grief over the loss of her son.
As a result, Miss Wang became Aunt Wang.
Everyone said that Madam Qin was very generous.
However, no one dared to laugh; they turned their heads away, suppressing their laughter.
I heard that Madam Qin has been ill for quite some time, and now it's all Xiao Wang who's attending the banquets at various households.
Judge Qin doted on her like the apple of his eye.
If any wife gives her a hard time, this young lady Wang will definitely go back and whisper in her ear, and then that wife's husband will probably be punished.
Of course, there were also those whom Judge Qin dared not offend.
So at this moment, everyone silently turned their backs, pretending not to see anything.
Only Lu Qingyao rushed forward and called to her maid to help her up, saying apologetically, "I'm so sorry, it must be because my door threshold is too high that you tripped over it..."
Then I took her to the guest room to change and apply medicine.
Ms. Wang landed on her forehead, resulting in a bruise on her forehead.
Looking at Lu Qingyao now, I suddenly feel that she is a really nice person.
Holding her hand, his eyes filled with tears, he said, "Madam Jiang, I'm so sorry. I thought you were in cahoots with those noble ladies, that's why..."
Anyway, thank you!
Lu Qingyao said gently, "Aunt Wang, what are you saying? Aren't you also from a noble family?"
Little Wang gave a bitter smile. "I'm hardly a lady from a prominent family. I'm just a tool the Wang family uses to win people over..."
He glanced at the maid beside him and quickly shut his mouth.
Lu Qingyao didn't chat with her anymore, told her to rest in the room for a while, and went to do her own thing.
As soon as they entered the courtyard, many ladies gathered around them.
They all chimed in, each offering their own opinion.
"Madam Lu, let's speak in private for a moment..."
"Madam Lu, look at my daughter! She's proficient in everything from music and chess to calligraphy and painting."
"Madam Jiang, has Princess Liang arrived?"
"When did they arrive? Why are they nowhere to be seen?"
“Madam Lu, why don’t we sit down and talk about the children’s marriage…”
Lu Qingyao felt like her head was about to explode. She waved her hand to stop everyone. "Ladies, please calm down. I'm sure you're all parched. How about we have some snacks and tea to soothe our throats?"
Jiang Miaomiao quickly clung to Xi'er.
He stared in horror at these women whose motives were impure.
Then Aunt Xiuxiu and Sister Qiao'er led a group of servants to bring up plates of chrysanthemum cakes and jasmine cakes, along with osmanthus wine and tea.
The freshly baked flower cakes were still warm and had a wonderful aroma.
Some people recognized it as the pastry that Lu Yuan had sent to them earlier, and immediately asked, "I wonder which pastry shop Madam Lu bought it from? We've searched all over Jiangzhou but haven't been able to find it."
"Of course you won't find them, ladies. These are pastries from our Lu's Bakery. We'll be opening on Sajin Street in ten days..."
Jiang Miaomiao opened her mouth wide.
My mother actually announced the sale of the shop, which neither the owner nor the manager had finalized.
That's really daring!
Then the ladies stopped bothering their mother and began to enjoy the flower cakes.
Sister Qiao introduced them one by one.
Then some people started asking their mother about Sister Qiao'er.
Today, Sister Qiao'er is radiant and graceful.
Her mother even went to a tailor shop to have clothes made for her and accessories matched.
The little girl was a real eye-catcher.
Those present were either married women or young women around the same age as the eldest and second eldest brothers.
When Qiao'er, such a beautiful young woman, appeared, she became the focus of everyone's attention.
When Jiang Miaomiao saw her mother and aunt, she covered her face with a handkerchief and laughed so hard that her teeth were showing.
During the time Jiang Qiao'er spent with Princess Rong'an, she learned a lot.
Not only did they learn etiquette and manners, but they also learned flower arranging and tea ceremony.
After becoming my aunt's capable assistant, I helped her solve many business problems and met all sorts of people.
Now, Jiang Qiao'er stands before everyone, her every gesture exuding the air of a well-bred young lady.
Mother pulled Aunt Xiuxiu and Sister Qiao'er to begin the introduction.
"This is my husband's niece, Qiao'er."
"This is my sworn sister, Xiuxiu."
"Lu's Bakery was managed by the two of them..."
Judging from Qiao'er's expression, Jiang Miaomiao knew that her mother had not told her yet.
She was completely stunned.
Xiuxiu opened her mouth, but didn't say anything.
One of the ladies, with kind eyes, looked at Qiao'er and nodded with great satisfaction. Then, she took her mother's hand and pulled her inside, saying, "Madam Lu, may I speak with you in private..."
"Auntie...hug me." Jiang Miaomiao stretched out her arms towards Xiuxiu, "Come on..."
The group followed and secretly eavesdropped outside the window.
Then the lady said, "Madam Lu, how old is your niece? Is she betrothed?"
"Qiao'er is sixteen years old and has not yet been betrothed."
The lady pursed her lips, took her mother's hand, and smiled, "What a coincidence! My third son and Miss Qiao'er are about the same age, and the two children are a perfect match. I also like Qiao'er very much. Could... could you ask Madam Lu to help us be a matchmaker?"
"This... I need to ask her parents what they think..."
Xiuxiu looked at the little one in her arms and winked, "Miaomiao, do you want to help Sister Qiao?"
Jiang Miaomiao: ……
As expected, it still took her to make a move!
"Auntie, let's go find my brother." Right now, my brother Yanshu should be with my eldest and second eldest brothers.
Xiuxiu's eyes lit up with surprise; the little one was indeed clever.
Just one click.
"Brother...Brother..."
Jiang Miaomiao ran towards her two older brothers and jumped into her eldest brother's arms.
She didn't dare to pounce on her second brother, mainly because she was afraid that his small frame wouldn't be able to catch her.
And coincidentally, Brother Yanshu was sitting next to the eldest brother.
"Why is Miaomiao here?"
The eldest brother pinched her left cheek, and the second brother pinched her right cheek.
Then the other young men also came over and started groping him.
"Brother Jiang...your sister is so beautiful..."
"So cute……"
"Soft and white..."
Jiang Miaomiao: ……
Soft and white!
Am I a steamed bun?
She pouted, her little face puffed up with anger, and then buried herself in her brother's arms.
After a while, she raised her little face and said, "Brother, a lady was looking for Mother just now..."
The older brother asked cooperatively, "What do you want with Mother?"
Jiang Miaomiao leaned close to his ear and replied in a voice that could be heard from both sides, "Let Mother act as matchmaker for Sister Qiao'er..."
She emphasized the words "protect the matchmaker."
"Bangdang..."
It was the sound of a cup hitting the ground.
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