Chapter 507: Chang Zai Qing (2)

Shen Miao had never liked sewing, thinking it was a waste of time. Luo Tan was even more so, clearly possessing a manly temperament. Luo Tan curled his lips, "Auntie, let alone me and my little cousin, aren't you the same?"

Luo Xueyan was speechless and glared at Luo Tan in reproach.

“Auntie Qing, are you from Liuzhou?” Shen Miao turned her head to look at her and asked with a smile, “Liuzhou is not close to Dingjing. What is the reason for your visit to Dingjing this time?”

Chang Zaiqing immediately showed a somewhat awkward expression on his face. Luo Xueyan quickly changed the subject and said, "Nothing serious. I just came to Dingjing to play for a few days."

Shen Miao smiled and said, "Where is Aunt Qing resting now?"

Chang Zaiqing smiled and said, "I am resting in the Shen Mansion now."

Shen Miao said calmly, "Oh, so she is staying at Grandmother's place." She added, "Since Aunt Qing's father is Grandfather's benefactor, I think Grandmother will also take good care of Aunt Qing. This is reassuring."

Although Luo Xueyan felt that given Old Madam Shen's temperament, she might not be very considerate towards Chang Zaiqing, but Shen Miao's words still made Luo Xueyan feel a little relieved. She said: "That's also true."

Chang Zaiqing's smile froze slightly. But then she heard Shen Miao say, "Aunt Qing originally lived in Liuzhou. I heard Liuzhou is also very interesting, but unfortunately I have never been there. However, when I was in Guangwen Hall, one of my classmates was from Liuzhou. Maybe you know him."

"The Chang family is a small family," Chang Zaiqing lowered his head and said, "I'm afraid that Miss Fifth's classmate doesn't know about the Chang family."

“No matter how small the Chang family is, with someone as outstanding as Aunt Qing, they won’t remain unknown.” Shen Miao smiled casually and said, “But Aunt Qing came to Dingjing like this, didn’t Aunt Qing’s husband come with her?”

Chang Zaiqing's expression became even more embarrassed. Luo Xueyan said with a smile, "Jiaojiao, please don't say anything nonsense. Sister Qing is still unmarried."

Shen Miao was stunned for a moment, glanced at Chang Zaiqing, and asked, "I wonder how old Aunt Qing is this year?"

Asking an unmarried girl about her age, especially since Chang Zaiqing was already quite old, seemed a bit abrupt. Even a crude person like Luo Tan stopped eating his cakes and looked at Shen Miao with some surprise. Shen Miao usually understood the rules and had proper etiquette, so why would she say such a disrespectful thing today?

Chang Zaiqing spoke calmly, without a trace of embarrassment, "I'm twenty-six this year."

Shen Miao widened her eyes at the right moment, as if to cover up, and soon smiled again: "If Aunt Qing hadn't said that, I would have thought she was only eighteen or nineteen years old. It's really enviable." Although she said this, the look she gave Chang Zaiqing was somewhat meaningful, making people feel that there was no malice in her, but it was not very cheerful.

Chang Zaiqing smiled and said nothing. Luo Xueyan said with a smile, "Sister Qing is such a good person, are you worried about not finding a good husband? I don't know much about the men in Liuzhou, but there are countless outstanding men in Dingjing. If Sister Qing stays here longer, you might meet someone who really loves you."

Chang Zaiqing quickly smiled and waved her hand, telling Luo Xueyan not to tease her. They talked for a while longer, and as the sky gradually darkened, it seemed that Chen Xin, Shen Qiu, and Luo Ling would be returning from the Ministry of War. Chang Zaiqing stood up to say goodbye. Luo Xueyan tried to persuade her, saying, "Master, Qiu and Ling will be back soon. Why don't you have dinner together before leaving? Master would be very happy to see you."

"No need." Chang Zaiqing smiled. "It will be hard to walk when it gets dark. I appreciate your kindness, Madam. You can visit me again someday. Forget it today. It's a little too late."