Chapter 2328 Banquet

Shao Yunduan hosted a banquet to entertain all the county magistrates. Yesterday they had a banquet and watched an opera, today they went out of the city for sightseeing, and the next two or three days in a row everyone would sit down in the government office for a serious meeting to discuss the future and the management and governance of various places. After that, the gathering would end and everyone could set off to go back.

They went out of the city that day, and Qiao Xuan held a banquet in the back garden of the government office to entertain the female relatives who followed them. She also invited the ladies of several local famous families to join them. Everyone strolled around, ate, and watched a play in a lively manner.

Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Wei were naturally also invited. The mother and daughter were unhappy last night, and they refused to miss today's banquet no matter what.

Shao Yunduan is shameless, they just want to see if Qiao Xuan wants it.

Miao Cong was a little anxious, and couldn't help but remind Qiao Wei to be more patient when meeting Mrs. Shao...

Instead of persuading Qiao Wei, he made her, who was already feeling uncomfortable and full of hatred and jealousy towards Qiao Xuan, lose her temper and yelled at him.

Miao Cong knew Qiao Wei's temper very well. If it was in the past, he would never persuade her. Because at this time, no matter how tactful the persuasion was, she would definitely lose her temper.

However, this matter was too important and there couldn't be any mistakes! Miao Cong couldn't help but speak up.

Miao Cong was also very angry, but he did not dare to lose his temper. He had to put on a smile even after being scolded, and gently comforted Qiao Wei. He said sweet words until his mouth was dry, and he finally managed to coax Qiao Wei into submission.

It wasn't like she was trying to coax him. Qiao Wei was in a hurry to go out and didn't bother to argue with him, so she didn't even glance at him.

Miao Cong was so shocked that he could not help but sneer as he watched the mother and daughter get on the carriage and leave. He thought to himself that he was incompetent, unwilling to humble himself and submit, and instead wanted to suppress others. Wasn't he just courting death?

Is there any hope for the Qiao family?

Mrs. Qiao and her daughter went to the backyard of the government office early in the morning.

When they arrived, no one else had arrived yet.

However, Jia Heming's wife, Zhang Wenshu's wife and others who were considered half-hosts had already arrived, so they were entertained in the Bisi Pavilion in the back garden.

Nowadays, all the officials and their families in Hangzhou City should know the Qiao family.

Even though I haven't seen them.

As soon as Mrs. Qiao and Qiao Wei revealed their identities, the eyes of the ladies and young ladies brightened slightly, and they subconsciously looked at them secretly.

Qiao Wei especially disliked this kind of staring, because she always felt that these people were comparing her with Qiao Xuan, and they must be praising Qiao Xuan and belittling her in their hearts!

But, what is Qiao Xuan? She was not even worthy of carrying her shoes!

Madam Qiao smiled and looked at Jia Heming's wife and said, "Madam Jia, you have known Qiao Xuan for many years, right? Why don't you tell me about these years? I want to hear about it. Our master is in a remote place in Nanyue and has not been able to get any news in these years. I'm afraid Xuan is still blaming us for not caring about her!"

Mrs. Jia: “….”

Everyone: “….”

That's really rude. You start off by calling me "Xuan girl". How can I chat with you?

Mrs. Jia smiled politely: "Mrs. Shao is smart, very capable, dignified, virtuous, gentle, generous, and kind-hearted. She has done many good things over the years and helped us a lot. We are all grateful to her!"

(End of this chapter)