Chapter 138 A Visit
The date for the family reunion banquet was set quickly, about five days later.
These five days were for the Yingjun Prefecture to make preparations. The Yingjun King's base was in Yingzhou, and he didn't know many people in the capital. However, he still sent out invitations to many princes and nobles.
Although the Prince of Yingzhou was just a prince with no real power, he was still located at the foot of the capital, and Yingzhou was still a prosperous place.
Therefore, there will still be people willing to give Prince Ying face.
After all the invitations had been sent out, Prince Ying arrived with his heir and three or four loads of gifts to formally recognize the family.
A spirited young man, dressed in a fiery red robe and sporting a high ponytail, was now leaning against the wall with his arms crossed.
His nonchalant attitude and carefree demeanor made his father, who worried about him every day, frown and feel quite helpless.
"When you see your sister later, speak to her politely and don't be so barbed."
Duan Gan's condition for his son to enter the court as an official was that he take a young woman as his goddaughter, which was something he never expected.
But one thing he was clear about was that this young woman and Duan Gan had an extremely close relationship.
Not to mention his son, he himself is not someone you can easily offend.
The servant knocked on the door, and after a short while, the door was opened from the inside.
Butler Luo peeked out and found a group of strangers in front of him, two of whom were dressed in rich clothes and were clearly not ordinary people.
There is no sign here, and very few people have visited in the past. Who is this person in front of you?
He asked warily, "Who are you? Who are you looking for?"
"We are from the Prince of Ying's residence. This is the Prince of Yingzhou. Why don't you come out and pay your respects?!"
Upon hearing this, Butler Luo was not intimidated, but continued, "Even if one is a member of the royal family, there is no reason for one to trespass on private property. If you do not state your purpose, I will not open the door."
"you!"
The servant standing in front of the Prince of Ying was immediately enraged and was about to rush forward to argue, but was stopped by Murong Huai Shi.
"I am here to see your young lady, Tao Tao. I am her godfather."
"You can go and report it now."
Godfather? I've never heard Miss mention having a godfather.
Despite his many doubts, Butler Luo still bowed respectfully and said, "Please wait a moment while I go and consult with Madam."
He then closed the door.
"For a steward to be so cautious, could it be that the Tao family is hiding something?!"
Murong Yan said with a mocking tone.
Butler Luo hurriedly ran in to explain the situation to Tao's mother, who was immediately shocked: "Godfather? What godfather? How come I didn't know Tao'er had a godfather?"
She arrived at the door full of doubt and saw a group of strangers.
"Who are you? Have you come to the wrong place?"
"This lady must be Tao Tao's mother, right? I am the Prince of Yingzhou. Your daughter and I hit it off immediately. I find this child to be particularly charming and sensible, so I have come to take your daughter as my goddaughter."
"These are just a small token of my gratitude as your godfather. I hope Madam Tao will accept them."
Murong Huai Shi smiled kindly and gently, but inwardly he felt somewhat helpless.
For the sake of his troublesome son, this dignified local lord actually had to be respectful and courteous to a common woman, even eager to become her godfather.
However, the thought that if they didn't do this, Yingzhou would no longer belong to the Murong family a hundred years from now would be too daunting.
We can lose face now; family business is more important.
Tao's mother looked them up and down suspiciously: "My son has never told me that there is such a person as you. My son is not at home today. Why don't you come to visit another day?"
“We’re not scammers, so you can call Tao Tao back.”
Murong Yan said somewhat impatiently.
Murong Huai Shi sighed and gestured for his son to remain silent, then said with a faint smile, "Madam, perhaps we should let Tao Tao come back first."
Seeing how certain they were, Tao's mother began to believe them.
"Please come in."
She smiled, turned around, and went inside.
"Zhu Xia, go to the shop and invite the young lady back."
Upon hearing this, Zhu Xia immediately put down what she was doing and said, "Yes, Madam."
One load after another of mahogany chests were placed in the hall, making them particularly eye-catching.
Sitting in the main seat, Madam Tao had tea served to her, and said with a smile, "There's nothing good here, please don't mind."
Murong Huaishi originally thought so too, but after tasting the tea, a look of surprise suddenly appeared on his face.
The tea soup is clear and fragrant. When you take a sip, it is slightly bitter at first, but the aftertaste is sweet.
It's not the finest tea, but it's something only someone who understands tea would prepare.
How could a common woman know anything about tea? Or was it just a coincidence?
He looked up and carefully observed the person above him. Her face was gentle, and her movements were elegant and polite. She seemed to be quite different from an ordinary woman from the marketplace.
Today is the fifth day. Everything regarding the deceased and the necessary funeral supplies has been prepared, and we are just waiting for his arrival.
Before the chivalrous swordsman arrived, the family's maidservant showed up instead.
Seeing Zhu Xia panting, Tao Tao couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong? Did something happen at home?"
"...Hehe...Miss, at home..."
Speak slowly.
Seeing this, Xi Xin quickly got her a glass of water to soothe her throat.
Zhu Xia took a big gulp before slowly saying, "A group of people came to the house, it seems they came to propose marriage, bringing several boxes of betrothal gifts."
"ah?!"
Tao Tao's pupils dilated in shock.
Didn't she say she wasn't going to consider these things? Why did she act first and ask questions later?
Instantly, her brows furrowed, she washed her hands, took off her homemade apron, and stormed out the door.
Yu Shan and Xi Xin sensed something was wrong and quickly asked, "Boss, why don't we go back with you?"
"Xixin and I can go back. The rest of you can stay at the shop and wait for him to arrive. We can proceed with the funeral without waiting for me."
"Yes, boss!"
Throughout the journey, Tao Tao remained expressionless; her calm demeanor betrayed no trace of anger.
Zhu Xia thought it was a happy occasion and chattered on and on: "Miss, I think that young master is quite good-looking, and he seems to come from a very wealthy family. His father even came with him."
"What?!"
She turned to look at Zhu Xia in shock, and quickened her pace.
She was afraid that before she even got home, her mother would have already arranged an auspicious day with them.
Xi Xin quickly grabbed Zhu Xia's arm and shook her head at her: "Don't say anymore."
When he got home, Butler Luo greeted him with a smile, but in the blink of an eye, he disappeared from his sight like a gust of wind.
She strode into the hall, and the first thing she saw was a large red wooden box on the floor. Her gaze immediately shifted to the people on either side.
"What are you here for?"
Tao's mother walked over with a smile and took her hand. "Tao'er, you should know them, right?"
How could she know him? What's the meaning behind Mother's words?
Tao Tao frowned: "Mother, what are you talking about? Didn't you call this person?"
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