Chapter 291 The Guest Lineup Slaps Min Rong in the Face
“My mother-in-law went to the Marquis of Xuanping’s residence.” The Lady of Yongning’s face was a little stiff. “This was all my mother-in-law’s own idea.”
Originally, she only intended to represent the Yongning Marquis's family at Min Qiao's place, but in order to cause trouble for Min Qiao, Madam Yu insisted on leaving Yu Yin'er behind and going to attend the Xuanping Marquis's wedding alone. Her stated reason was that they were both noble families and should consider each other's reputation.
Lady Yongning could say nothing more. She could only let Lady Yu go over there, while she herself went to Lady Min Qiao's side.
However, in order to avoid any misunderstanding from Madam Min, it was necessary to make things clear.
Madam Min Qiao said nonchalantly, "It's alright. I'm just glad you came. Even if you didn't come, I wouldn't be angry! We're practically godparents now, there's no need to be so polite."
"What the Grand Madam says is true." Seeing that Madam Min Qiao truly didn't care that the Yongning Marquis's family was attending the Xuanping Marquis's wedding, the Yongning Marquis's wife cheered up again.
As the two were talking, the Dowager Lady of Yongchang, who had sharp ears, turned around and asked, "What are you two talking about, godparents? Who wants to become godparents to whom? This old woman is very curious, so tell me quickly so I can find out."
Lady Min Qiao and Lady Yongning exchanged a glance. Seeing that neither of them objected, Lady Yongning smiled and explained, "I suppose Lady Qin has heard about my finding my daughter who had been lost for many years?"
"Of course." Lady Yongchang nodded. "Wasn't it said that Lady Qiao rescued the person by chance when she went south?"
At this point, the Dowager Lady of Yongchang Marquis understood and immediately smiled, "Isn't saving a life a matter of fate? It's only right to recognize each other as godparents."
Lady Yongning smiled and echoed, "Isn't it all thanks to Madam Qiao? If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have found my daughter. If she hadn't saved her, my poor daughter would have suffered so much!"
As she spoke, Lady Yongning's eyes welled up with tears again.
Realizing the inappropriateness of the occasion, she quickly wiped her eyes and said remorsefully, "Look at me, I can't help but shed tears every time I think about the hardships my family has actually suffered."
The Dowager Lady of Yongchang turned around and patted the back of the hand of the Lady of Yongning. "You haven't had it easy these past years. Now that your daughter has been found, you should be happy."
"What the Grand Madam says is true," Lady Yongning quickly replied with a smile.
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In the southern part of the city, Min Qiaoshi did not have many guests, only four for the time being, but they included the mansions of four noble families: the Duke of Jin, the Earl of Enping, the Marquis of Yongning, and the Marquis of Yongchang.
On the other hand, the Marquis of Xuanping's residence had many visitors, including many distinguished guests, but something still seemed to be missing.
While people outwardly offered compliments, their gazes towards him always held a hint of scrutiny, and even a touch of contempt and disdain.
He knew that many people were talking behind his back, calling him spineless, unfilial, and saying he had lost the integrity of the Marquis of Xuanping's mansion.
But what can he do when he has a mother who opposes him?
After being refused when he sent someone to invite Madam Min to return to the mansion for the wedding a few days ago, he completely dispelled his last bit of hesitation.
When Min Qiaoshi spread the word that the banquet would be held on the same day as the wedding, Min Rong was so angry that he smashed his teacup, which further solidified his decision.
He wanted to let Madam Min Qiao know that even without her, the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion would still be the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion. But once Madam Min Qiao left the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion, she would soon no longer be the Grand Madam of the Xuanping Marquis's Mansion!
Wasn't the banquet to be held today to disrupt the wedding? He wanted to see whether it was Min Qiao's face or the Xuanping Marquis's face that mattered more.
While having people keep an eye on the situation in the south of the city, Min Rong waited smugly for the wedding to begin.
When he saw that people from the residences of Marquis Yongning and Marquis Yongchang had come, Min Rong could not hide the joy on his face.
Putting everything else aside, these two companies alone are enough to make him proud.
However, when the people who were monitoring the situation in the south returned and reported the details of the banquet there, Min Rong's face immediately darkened.
Not to mention the Duke of Jin's mansion, the Earl of Enping's mansion was right next door, yet they didn't even attend the wedding, instead traveling all the way to the South City.
That's not all. Even the Yongchang Marquis's Mansion and the Yongning Marquis's Mansion, which he thought would add luster to the wedding, only sent people from both sides to avoid offending either.
Min Rong felt a tightness in her chest. However, this was only the beginning.
When the messenger reported that Old Madam Wu had also gone to the banquet in Nancheng, Min Rong's face turned ashen, as if he had eaten shit.
Who is Mrs. Wu?
That was her grandmother, who had a grudge against Min Qiaoshi and was married into the Xuanping Marquis's family!
He used the Wu family to slap his own mother in the face, but in the end, the Wu family members themselves went to great lengths to please his mother! ? ?
How could things get this outrageous?
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On the other side, everyone who saw Old Mrs. Wu arrive was also taken aback, staring at her in disbelief.
Mrs. Wu blushed with embarrassment, but she still tried to remain calm and exchanged pleasantries with people, acting as if she were just an ordinary guest attending the banquet.
Since the visitor was a guest, Madam Min Qiao had no intention of turning him away.
Seeing this, the others suppressed their curiosity and went off to do their own thing.
Although it's unclear how many people will attend Min Qiao's banquet today, she has arranged quite a few entertainment activities.
Playing cards, listening to opera, admiring flowers, tasting tea, barbecuing... you name it, they have it.
When Old Madam Wu arrived, Madam Zheng, Madam Yongchang, Madam Yongning, and Madam Min Qiao were playing cards.
Su Rongrong served them from the side, sometimes calling for people to add tea, sometimes watching over people to grill some light and easy-to-chew roasted meat, feeding them one by one, making herself as busy as a little master and a head maid.
Upon seeing Old Madam Wu arrive, after everyone's initial surprise, Madam Min Qiao quickly stood up and invited Old Madam Wu to sit down and play cards.
In order to fit in, Mrs. Wu sat down politely.
Min Qiao took the opportunity to go out and check on how the lunch preparations were going.
However, not long after she left, Old Madam Wu had Su Rongrong take her place, and then went out to find Madam Min.
Madam Min didn't pretend to be confused. She led the group to a quiet room and they sat down to talk.
"Isn't Grandma Wu getting married today? What brings you here?"
Grandma Wu smiled awkwardly, "I came here right after seeing my granddaughter off."
Grandma Wu said cautiously, "Besides representing the Wu family's attitude, I came here to tell you a few things."
Madam Min raised her chin, signaling Old Madam Wu to continue.
Grandma Wu looked around and, seeing that no one else was in the room, lowered her voice and said, "We've tried the poison and antidote you gave us before. They are indeed as you described."
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