Chapter 5 Mother Lao Goes to Propose Marriage
Mrs. Chen was a little unsure for a moment, but these words made her somewhat embarrassed. Although the guests had all left, the relatives of the Chen family were still there, and their eyes fell on her, which made her feel embarrassed and ashamed.
Master Chen even scolded her, "What a woman's perspective! Wan Ning knows that your mother loves calligraphy and painting out of good intentions, but can everything be measured in terms of money?"
The third and second wives even covered their heads with their handkerchiefs and laughed at her.
After such a shameful incident, Mrs. Chen hated Lu Wanning even more, but now she had no choice but to keep silent and dared not say anything else.
She wanted to deal with Lu Wanning, and there were plenty of opportunities, so she didn't waste any time.
The old lady opened the birthday painting in her hand and was immediately amazed, "It is indeed a good painter."
The guests also wanted to see it, so the old lady unfolded the painting for everyone to take a look.
Vivid cranes stand above the steep cliff, as if they can spread their wings and fly at any moment. A peach tree grows in the middle of the cliff, and you can even see the fuzz on the plump longevity peaches.
This person's painting skills are really superb, even compared with the early works of Mr. Lu Hongshan, they are not inferior.
Everyone sighed, and the old lady was even more delighted, "Where did Miss Lu meet this painter?"
"Wenchang Street, this man's name is Shen Mo."
Lu Wanning knew about Shen Mo's painting skills, but it was just a matter of time and fate. After he died in his previous life, his calligraphy and paintings were sent to His Majesty by someone unknown, and he became famous because of His Majesty's praise.
He had helped Lu Wanning in his previous life, and now, Lu Wanning didn't mind giving him a hand.
But she originally wanted to use the old lady's appreciation to make Shen Mo familiar to these people, but she didn't expect Qi Muchao to speak.
With what he just said, these people's praise now sounded more sincere.
Lu Wanning immediately cast a grateful look towards Qi Muchao.
What a good person! After being bullied by her, he still has the mind to help others.
It is true that appearance reflects the heart. No wonder he has such a good appearance.
Lu Wanning praised him highly in her heart, and even felt a little disgusted with herself for thinking that he was creepy and scary.
As if he had noticed her gaze, Qi Muchao suddenly looked over, smiled brightly, and looked at her fiercely, "It is said that the three daughters of the Chen family are beautiful and virtuous. Now it seems that their reputation is well-deserved."
The second and third girls blushed, but Lu Wanning's eyelids were twitching.
She took back her words praising him as a good man.
As expected, just as Master Chen was about to explain that she was not the daughter of the Chen family, Qi Muchao spoke again, "This prince has chest tightness and shortness of breath, and needs someone to serve him during meals."
He raised his chin slightly towards Lu Wanning's position and said, "I like her, so let her do it."
Aunt An clenched her handkerchief and was about to speak when Lu Wanning stopped her with a look.
Not to mention Lu Wanning, even if the prince really asked the second and third ladies of the Chen family to serve him meals, Master Chen might not dare to refuse, let alone her being an outsider staying there temporarily.
Lu Wanning walked up to Qi Muchao, her expression unchanged, "Does the prince have any dietary restrictions?"
"No."
After leaving Liuyuan, Shen Nianchu went outside to change her clothes before picking up the calligraphy and paintings. In addition, she believed in the efficacy of her medicine. Even if the prince saw her face at that time, he would not be able to remember what she looked like.
She just had to play dumb.
Lu Wanning picked up a piece of fish for him.
Qi Muchao frowned, "It's too fishy, this prince doesn't like it."
The braised pork made by the Chen family's cook is a real delicacy. Lu Wanning picked up a piece for him and said, "It's too fatty. It looks greasy."
Lu Wanning picked up some vegetables for him and said, "Sorry, I hate these grass-like foods the most."
"..." Lu Wanning smiled, "Doesn't the prince have any dietary restrictions?"
"Indeed not. Maybe I don't have much appetite today."
As they got closer, the eyes looked even more crystal clear and beautiful. Qi Muchao felt a little excited. He rubbed them gently with his fingertips and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, "Has anyone ever praised your beautiful eyes?"
“No.”
Qi Muzhao smiled and said, "That's really a lack of taste. Such beautiful eyes are really suitable to be dug out and placed on the table to be admired every day."
Lu Wanning looked at him suddenly.
He still had a half-smile on his face, but his gaze inexplicably made people feel cold all over.
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Qi Muchao didn't stay at the Chen family for too long. When his entourage came to pick him up, he left the Chen Mansion.
The smile on his face disappeared as he left the Chen Mansion. "Go check which unmarried women there are in the Chen Mansion."
The affairs of the Chen family were not difficult to investigate, and the followers came to report quickly.
"The eldest daughter of the Chen family has already married. She married He Chongming, the youngest son of the Tongping Marquis's family. However, He Chongming is a playboy, and the eldest daughter is not valued in the Marquis's family."
"The remaining two girls, the third girl, were born to the Chen family mistress and are now of marriageable age."
Seeing the Prince's expressionless face, the attendant continued, "Three years ago, the niece of Concubine An from the Chen Mansion came to seek refuge. She was from Zhen'an and both her parents were deceased. However, she rarely went out, so not many people in the capital knew her."
Qi Muchao opened his eyes and tapped his index finger on the table, "Are you from Zhen'an?"
"yes."
After a moment, Qi Muchao spoke again, "Go and tell mother that the girl from the Chen Mansion is pretty good and that this prince likes her very much. Please ask mother to go and propose marriage."
Lu Wanning didn't know all this yet. After Qi Muchao left and the birthday banquet ended, Chen Wenjian stopped her on the way back to Aunt An's courtyard.
The eldest son of the Chen family was also handsome, his blue robe accentuating his stern expression. After sending the servants away, Chen Wenjian got straight to the point, "Where did you go today?"
Lu Wanning looked at him. The way he looked at her was different from two years later. The long river of time reversed and flowed backwards, washing away the complicated emotions one by one, leaving only indifference and resentment.
She took a step back and suppressed the hatred that was boiling in her heart. "I'm going to help the old lady get the birthday gift."
"I saw that you were clearly not wearing this outfit this morning. Do you need to change clothes to get the birthday gift?" Chen Wenjian pressed on.
Lu Wanning sighed and smiled slightly, "Wanning, you didn't seem to be wearing this when you met the eldest master this morning. How come the eldest master has changed his clothes too?"
These words were like a stab in the back of Chen Wenjian's throat. Lu Wanning knew better than anyone why he changed his clothes.
After all, she had slapped Chen Wenjian quite hard, and the swelling on his face hadn't gone away yet.
Lu Wanning has been in the Chen family for three years and has always been very cautious. Knowing that Mrs. Chen dislikes her, she always avoids Chen Wenjian when she sees him.
Now she had put away all her timid look, and her cold and indifferent look surprised Chen Wenjian a little.
After a moment of silence, Chen Wenjian was not embarrassed by her words. Instead, he apologized, "I'm sorry, I was reckless."
He was used to pretending like that.
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