Chapter 56 Fragrance Completed
Princess Consort Kang stared at Ling Yun, not missing a single change in his expression, but she couldn't discern anything from him.
Yun'er is like this; perhaps because of her poor health since childhood, she rarely shows her emotions.
How could she possibly believe that the son who had spoken to her several times on behalf of Qiu Liu Guniang truly only felt brotherly affection for that young girl?
But Yun'er's words reminded her that taking Qiu Liu as her goddaughter, and having a nominal brother-sister relationship, was at least a constraint.
Moreover, an adopted daughter is different from a foster daughter. At most, she will receive a dowry when she gets married, which is insignificant to the Kang Prince's Mansion.
After pondering for a moment, Princess Consort Kang sighed and said, "I can agree to your request, but you must promise me that you will never have the thought of marrying Miss Qiu."
"My son assures me he has no such intention; if he did—"
"Enough." Princess Consort Kang hurriedly interrupted Ling Yun, "Your mother naturally believes in you."
"Thank you, Mother."
The old lady was bewildered when she received another invitation from the Prince Kang's residence.
The reason for the previous invitation from Princess Consort Kang was clear: to express gratitude to Sixth Sister for saving Prince Kang's son. Why is it this time?
I can't figure it out.
But even if I don't understand, I'll still go. The post specifically mentioned that I'd be bringing Liu Yatou along. This is a good thing for Liu Yatou, who's caught up in the rumors.
"Go and tell Sixth Miss," the old lady instructed.
When the people from Qiansongtang went to deliver a message to Qiuheng, Qiuheng had just arranged for someone to send the incense pendants and incense pills to the Yuan residence.
"Going to Prince Kang's residence with the old lady tomorrow? Understood."
Qiu Heng didn't think that the Princess Consort of Kang wanted to see her. If it were Princess Jiayi, she wouldn't have invited her grandmother. So this trip was probably related to Brother Bai.
At the Yuan residence, Hui Niang was both surprised and delighted when she heard from the servants that Qiu Liu's people had come to deliver the incense pendant.
She had heard the rumors about Miss Qiu Liu outside, and thought that the incense she had been longing for was going to be lost forever, but she didn't expect that Miss Qiu Liu would still send it over.
Hui Niang personally went to see Granny Wang, who had come to deliver incense. In addition to giving Granny Wang a reward, she also handed her a small box: "This is a small token of my appreciation for Miss Qiu Liu. Please do not refuse it."
Mrs. Wang had no choice but to accept it and take her leave.
Upon hearing the news, Li Niang rushed over and saw Hui Niang opening the box containing the incense. She immediately said in a sour tone, "This incense is not just for you, sister. It's not appropriate for you to open it without saying anything."
Hui Niang smiled and said, "Sister, don't worry. Qiu Liu's people said it was delivered to me, so I had to take a look first."
Li Niang tossed her handkerchief aside and sneered, "It's true that Miss Qiu Liu's perfume pendant is well-made, but who knows what the perfume pills are like? Maybe they're not so good. But you've already treasured them."
"If you don't like it, then don't use it, sister."
"Why shouldn't I use it? I'll try it later and see if it's as miraculous as it seems." Li Niang pushed past Hui Niang and looked at the box.
Inside the box were three smaller boxes, each thoughtfully labeled with a name.
Liniang immediately opened the box with her name on it and picked up a pair of sachets inside.
It was her favorite plum blossom design; as soon as she brought it closer, a clear and subtle plum fragrance wafted out.
Li Niang unconsciously took a deep breath, revealing an expression of intoxication.
Hui Niang couldn't wait to open her box and play with the fragrant pendant.
Li Niang glanced at the sachet Hui Niang was holding and was even more satisfied: it wasn't as good as her plum blossom sachet.
Hui Niang was also satisfied: her sachet was prettier than Liniang's!
The two carried their respective boxes back to their rooms, and the last box was sent to Nie Si Niang.
When Nie Si Niang received the box, she called Nie San Niang over to open it together.
Inside were two incense pendants and several pouches, with incense balls inside the pouches.
Thinking of the secret message she had received, Nie San Niang first used the fragrant pills from the pink purse.
why is that?
Could it be that the Magpie Brothers switched the incense pills made by Miss Qiu Liu, and that there's something wrong with those incense pills?
Nie San Niang could only suppress her doubts and follow the instructions.
On that day, all three rooms in the Yuan residence were filled with fresh incense, the fragrance of which wafted like smoke.
...
Inside the carriage heading to Prince Kang's residence, the old lady remained silent.
The old lady was a little nervous.
The tension wasn't due to the invitation from Princess Kang, but rather because trouble always seemed to arise whenever they rode in the same carriage.
That unlucky girl, all she does is cause trouble, she's the worst of all the granddaughters.
"Grandmother, would you like some snacks?" Qiu Heng asked, taking out chestnut cake, just as the old lady was complaining about her.
"You're stuffing snacks into your purse after breakfast? Don't you act like a proper young lady?" the old lady scolded, then took the chestnut cake and started eating.
Unlike her previous undisguised aloofness, Princess Kang was much more enthusiastic this time, with both her children by her side.
"I invited the old lady here today because there is something I want to discuss."
"Please speak, Princess Consort."
Princess Consort Kang's gaze fell on Qiu Heng's face, a smile playing on her lips: "Ever since I met Miss Qiu, I've felt an instant connection with her, and there's also the connection of saving Yun'er. I'd like to adopt Miss Qiu as my goddaughter. What does the Old Madam think?"
The old lady was stunned.
The Princess Consort adopted Liu Yatou as her goddaughter?
She stared intently at Qiu Heng, but couldn't see anything special about her.
That doesn't make sense!
No, no, many things don't make sense when applied to this girl. For example, when she sued Han Wu's son, she was worried about offending the Han family, and then Han Wu suddenly died.
Now that Sixth Sister is being criticized, Princess Kang actually wants to take her in as her goddaughter.
"What does the old lady think?"
The old lady couldn't help but look at Qiu Heng: "It's this girl's good fortune to catch the eye of the Princess Consort—"
She was naturally willing, but Sixth Sister wasn't one to play by the rules...
Qiu Heng lowered her eyes slightly, looking obedient.
The old lady finally breathed a sigh of relief and gave the Princess Consort a relaxed smile: "Princess Consort, you flatter this girl too much."
"How could that be? I only have one son and one daughter. Having another daughter would make it more lively. Yun'er, Jiayi, you two help Aheng get acquainted with the Prince's mansion."
The county magistrate of Jiayi pulled Qiuheng outside and looked her up and down.
"What's wrong?" Qiu Heng asked.
The Lady of Jiayi smiled and said, "Look at the new little sister."
From now on, Ah Heng is her younger sister. She can have whatever fragrance she wants, and she can ask Ah Heng anything she doesn't understand. She no longer has to be shy.
Thanks to my older brother!
"Big brother, isn't this the sister you wanted to acknowledge? Why aren't you saying anything?"
Ling Yun was caught off guard by the Princess of Jiayi's betrayal, and his expression turned awkward for a moment.
Qiu Heng, on the contrary, was frank: "Brother Ling."
She hadn't expected things to turn out this way, but now that she'd come to this, she wouldn't refuse such a convenient position.
We just need to be more careful so as not to cause them trouble in the future.
"Aheng, don't take some rumors to heart."
“I know, but I never took it to heart.”
Ling Yun looked at the calm and collected girl and smiled.
On the way back, the old lady was on edge, but when the shouts reached the carriage, she finally relaxed: she knew something was going to happen, and here it is.
"What happened?"
"Madam, it was the constables from the patrol office who arrested the person who secretly pasted the hemp paper."
Qiu Heng lifted the car window curtain and looked out, and saw Xue Han walking towards the patrol team.
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