Qin Qianqian watched Liu Qian cry quietly, and waited until she had finished her pity before she said, "Cousin, you talk as if I've seen my grandparents."
Liu Qian raised her head and wanted to say something when she heard Qin Qianqian's voice continue.
"You've never met your grandparents, so you should go cry to your mother, not me. As for you saying I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, it was earned by my father and mother's hard work, not because of my grandfather's family."
She heard from her mother that her grandfather was just a teacher with no power or influence, and that her father's current situation was the result of his hard work and study.
After all, my grandfather didn't think highly of my father from the beginning, but my mother always supported him and sold embroidery to help him earn money for the exam.
Later, my father passed the imperial examination and came to marry my mother. When my grandfather saw that my father had passed the exam, he naturally stopped trying to stop him.
"I don't have any other intentions," Liu Qian explained quickly, "I just want my cousin to mention the banquet to my aunt on my behalf."
She heard that the young ladies and gentlemen in the capital liked to hold various banquets when they were bored. If Qin Qianqian really agreed to her, she would definitely be able to meet those noble princes.
"It's almost Chinese New Year, and everyone is busy preparing for the New Year. Who would hold a banquet at this time?"
Qin Qianqian was speechless. "Cousin, please be patient. Sister Yan will hold a flower viewing banquet after the New Year. There will be no shortage of young men and women attending."
"Sister Yan?"
Liu Qian looked puzzled. This was the first time she had heard of this person. Could it be that this person's status was more noble than Qin Qianqian's?
If she were not as good as Qin Qianqian, she might not be able to meet those princes.
"Why doesn't my cousin hold a flower viewing party?"
"I'm hosting a flower viewing banquet?" Qin Qianqian looked at Liu Qian with a half-smile. "Cousin, why are you asking me when you already know the answer? You've been asking about my acquaintances and things lately. Don't you know what my reputation is like?"
Liu Qian didn't expect her to say it so bluntly, and she felt a little embarrassed.
"I just want to get to know more about the people my cousin knows so I don't embarrass her when we go out together."
"Don't worry, Sister Yan is the future consort of the Second Prince. The Emperor has already granted us marriage. She has more face than me."
[He's truly ambitious but his life is fragile. He has no idea of himself at all.]
[Looking at her like this, I wonder if she's trying to tease the other brothers. Who knows which one of them will be unlucky enough to be targeted by her?]
The second prince's wife?
Liu Qian felt envious, wondering why those who were close to Qin Qianqian were so lucky.
Having achieved her wish, Liu Qian said she would not disturb Qin Qianqian and returned to her own yard.
As soon as she pushed the door open, Mrs. Deng couldn't wait to ask, "How is it, did Qin Qianqian agree?"
Liu Qian nodded. "After the New Year, a young lady she knows will hold a flower viewing banquet. She will take me there then."
"A young lady she knows?" Mrs. Deng took Liu Qian's hand and sat down, a look of worry on her face. "Have you found out the identity of that young lady? If Qin Qianqian deceives you, you can't delay the pregnancy you're expecting."
Thinking of what Qin Qianqian said to her, Liu Qian was actually a little worried. Could Qin Qianqian really be so kind?
At this time, footsteps were heard outside the house, and the two quickly stopped talking.
"Miss, I'm here to bring you tea."
"Come in."
The maid pushed the door open and came in, taking the tea and about to leave.
"Wait, let me ask you something."
Liu Qian stopped the maid and asked gently, "Do you know who the Sister Yan that my cousin is talking about is?"
The maid replied with a smile, "My cousin is talking about Miss Du Shuyan, right? She is the granddaughter of the Dali Temple Minister and the future consort of the Second Prince, arranged by the Emperor."
"Oh, I was worried about embarrassing my cousin, so I asked around first."
"It's okay, it's not a secret."
Everyone in the capital knew about it, otherwise she wouldn't dare to speak carelessly.
"Then my cousin hasn't gotten engaged yet?"
During the time she was here, she was asking about other people and ignored Qin Qianqian.
"Master and Madam are not in a hurry about the young lady's marriage, because the young lady and the Fourth Prince have been childhood sweethearts, so..."
The maid didn't say anything else and bowed and walked out.
Liu Qian clenched her fists tightly. The maid meant that Qin Qianqian would be the Fourth Prince's consort in the future. She had a reputation for being tough and rude. Would the royal family allow such a person to marry into the royal family?
"Qin Qianqian just belittled her so much. Is she looking down on her because she thinks she's the future prince's consort? What if she lets her beautiful dream shatter?"
"Qin Qianqian is really lucky."
Deng's face was filled with self-blame. "If your grandfather and his men hadn't driven me out, my Qian'er would have been married to the prince. Poor Qian'er."
"Mom, don't worry. I will get back what my aunt owes you from Qin Qianqian."
Liu Qian held Deng's hand and said, "Don't worry."
…
When Mrs. Qin learned that Qin Qianqian had returned home and Liu Qian went to look for her, she took her maid to the yard to look for her.
When I entered the room, I found that there was no one else in the room except Qin Qianqian feeding Yu Yiluo a banana.
"Why did you bring the little princess here?" Madam Qin said with a worried look on her face. "Did you tell the emperor and the people around the little princess?"
"Don't worry," Qin Qianqian picked up a piece of finely chopped banana and handed it to Yu Yiluo, "It was the Sixth Princess who brought the little princess here. I've already sent someone to tell the Sixth Princess's mansion."
"Mom, please ask the kitchen to make a steamed fish for the little princess later."
Madam Qin sat down beside her and looked at her maid. "Tell the kitchen to make more delicate dishes today, without chili peppers, and to steam a custard egg."
"Yes, I'll go right away."
"Thanks."
Yu Yiluo raised her eyes to look at Madam Qin and thanked her in a baby voice.
She had a banana in her mouth, and her delicate little face was chubby and looked very cute.
Madam Qin smiled and took the banana from the table. "You're welcome. There will be many delicious foods later. Little Princess, please don't eat this banana."
"good."
Yu Yiluo nodded obediently.
"Didn't Liu Qian come looking for you? What did she want to do with you?"
Mrs. Qin thought of something important and asked with a frown.
"Let me mention the banquet to you."
"You promised?"
Qin Qianqian shook her head, "Of course not."
"That's good. I don't think her mind is on the person I chose."
Madam Qin sighed, "Your ambition is too high to be clear."
"Mom, just don't worry about her affairs, it will be a thankless task."
"Mother has a clear conscience. It's alright if she doesn't appreciate it."
Madam Qin patted Qin Qianqian's hand and said, "Don't worry about her affairs."
"Okay," Qin Qianqian thought of Deng's story and couldn't help asking, "Why was my aunt kicked out of the house back then?"
"Back then, your father and Liu Qian's father were both studying for the exam at my father's school. During that time, your aunt and I got to know them and gradually fell in love with them, but my father didn't approve of us being together."
Mrs. Qin's thoughts drifted away.
"Later, the two of them went to Beijing to take the imperial examinations. Your father passed, but Liu Qian's father failed. In order to return home with Liu Qian's father, your aunt fell out with her family and resolutely left home despite their objections."
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