Chapter 143 Min Qiaoshi Returns Home
After hearing Wei Jia's words, A Yi disagreed. Although Wei Jia's idea was good, the Grand Madam might not like Wei Jia associating with the eldest young lady.
The Dowager Madam repeatedly stated that she would no longer interfere in the affairs of the Marquis's mansion, and naturally she did not want the people around her to get involved.
However, Ayi couldn't say these words.
After all, she was promoted by Wei Jia. She had only gone out with the Grand Madam once, and she questioned Wei Jia's decision as soon as she returned. Wouldn't that make Wei Jia feel that she was challenging her position?
Ayi doesn't have any particularly outstanding qualities, but she has the advantage of a calm and steady personality. She doesn't have many tricks up her sleeve and doesn't act on her own initiative.
Therefore, although she had a different opinion, she did not express it in front of Wei Jia. She simply kindly reminded her, "Sister Wei Jia, you should ask the Grand Madam for her opinion regarding your wish to support the Eldest Miss."
"Besides, Miss is not young anymore. If she doesn't get married this year, she should be getting married next year. I'm afraid that all the trouble Sister Weijia has gone to to help Miss rise to the top will not be of much use, right?"
Wei Jia, being a very intelligent person, naturally understood the persuasive meaning in Ayi's words.
She thought about it for a moment and felt that what Ayi said made sense, so she nodded honestly and admitted, "You're right. The young lady really can't stay in the Marquis's mansion for long. It doesn't seem worthwhile to spend a lot of effort to support her."
"Moreover, this matter does indeed require the Grand Madam's consent. Otherwise, it would be bad if I made the decision on my own and displeased the Grand Madam."
Upon hearing Wei Jia's words, A Yi visibly breathed a sigh of relief, and a slight smile unconsciously appeared on her face.
Seeing this, Wei Jia couldn't help but reach out and grab Ayi's cheeks, pulling them apart forcefully, while teasingly saying, "You've learned to play tricks on me now? We're both serving the Grand Madam, just tell me what you want to say, why are you being so cautious?"
Ayi was taken aback, then gave an awkward laugh, too embarrassed to argue.
Wei Jia let go of her hand and rubbed her cheek again. "Alright, don't be nervous. I'm not that petty. I should thank you for reminding me. Otherwise, with my self-righteous nature, if no one reminded me, I might do something that displeased the Grand Madam without even realizing it."
Hearing this, Ayi was finally relieved and sincerely admired her, saying, "As expected of Sister Weijia! You have such a broad mind! I was just worried that you were angry with me."
Wei Jia smiled and said earnestly, "Don't think too much. From now on, you can speak freely with me about anything that is good for Madam. Even if you say something wrong, I won't hold it against you. From now on, we will work together to serve Madam well and strive to help her live a long and healthy life."
"Mmm," Ayi replied happily, her tone light and cheerful.
Wei Jia glanced at Ayi, a smile appearing in her eyes.
She had already discerned the meaning behind the letters from the Dowager Madam over the past few months. From now on, she would take over the duties of Steward Yang, shifting the focus of her work to helping the Dowager Madam with external relations and managing the Dowager Madam's properties, among other things.
As for the task of personally serving the old lady, it should be handed over to Ayi, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
Therefore, Ayi was able to offer her opinion, which not only made her feel angry, but also somewhat gratified.
Ayi has always been too honest and dutiful, lacking her own opinions. If you ask her to do something, she will do it meticulously according to instructions. However, when it comes to managing dozens of people in Songhetang and dealing with unexpected situations that require flexibility, she is somewhat incapable.
However, judging from what just happened, she felt that she should perhaps change her perspective on Ayi.
***
When Madam Min returned to the mansion, it was already past 9 PM.
She didn't know what Min Rong wanted to see her about so urgently, but as soon as she entered the hanging flower gate, Min Rong rushed up to her with an obvious fawning look on her face: "Mother, you're back?"
Exhausted, Min Qiaoshi had no mood to deal with him. Her cold words, "I'm tired. We can talk about it tomorrow," cut off Min Rong's words before he could even finish.
After saying that, without even glancing at Min Rong, he took Ah Shuang's hand and quickly returned to Songhe Hall.
Min Rong followed for a couple of steps, but then realized that even if he went to Songhe Hall, he wouldn't be able to get into the courtyard, so he gave up and turned back to Madam He's place.
Having been traveling for days and worrying about Madam Zheng's health, Madam Min was indeed exhausted. Upon returning to Songhe Hall, she hastily ate something to tide her over, quickly washed up, and went to bed.
Nothing was said that night.
Min Qiao slept straight through until noon the next day.
Just as Wei Jia and A Yi were discussing whether to go into the house and wake up Min Qiao Shi, Min Qiao Shi finally stirred.
Wei Jia hurriedly entered the room and asked, "Madam, are you getting up?"
Madam Min sat up and looked at the sky outside the window. "What time is it?"
Wei Jia replied, "It's almost noon."
Min Qiao was somewhat taken aback, "Is it that late?"
"Indeed. Madam has no idea how many people have come to Songhe Hall this morning!" Wei Jia said to Madam Min Qiao while helping to hang up the bed curtains. Occasionally, she would call people in to help Madam Min Qiao get up.
Madam Min Qiao became interested. "Tell me, who came this morning?"
Wei Jia replied with a smile, "The Marquis arrived early this morning. Hearing that the Dowager Madam had not yet gotten up, he left a message saying that he would come to Songhe Hall to talk with the Dowager Madam after he returned from his official duties in the evening."
Min Qiao pursed her lips, offering no comment. "Anything else?"
Wei Jia continued, "The Lady of the Marquis and the eldest daughter, Aunt He and the second and third daughters, the maternal uncle's wife and the cousin have all come. The Earl of Enping's mansion next door also sent people over."
"Oh, by the way, the people from the Duke of Jin's mansion also sent over gifts early this morning."
At this point, Wei Jia paused for a moment before saying, "The Third Madam also came and stayed for quite a while before leaving."
"Heh, quite a few people have come." Madam Min Qiao said with a hint of self-deprecation, "It's rare for my Songhe Hall to be so lively."
"But what is the third son's wife doing here?" Madam Min Qiao asked curiously. "She couldn't possibly be here just to comfort me, her stepmother, because she thinks highly of me, her stepmother, could she?"
After all, not every woman dares to mess up her own wedding!
"This servant does not know."
***
Just as Lady Min Qiao was getting up for lunch, Emperor Xiao Zhao received the list of people who had visited Songhe Hall that morning in the palace.
The Xuanping Marquis's Mansion, the Jin State Duke's Mansion, the Enping Earl's Mansion, the An'nan Earl's Mansion, the Wang Family, the Hanlin Academy Bachelors...
So many powerful people have gathered together because of an old woman named Min Qiao!
Wow, that's really interesting!
Emperor Xiaozhao narrowed his eyes slightly.
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