Chapter 323 Find a Husband for Tang Ning
Tang Ning was forced into the room to change her clothes, re-comb her hair, and put on hair accessories. Qian Qiyue then nagged her to draw her eyebrows, put on powder, and apply lip balm. She was almost completely dressed up from head to toe, and then she followed the satisfied Qian Qiyue out of the room.
When they walked under the eaves, it was already getting dark outside and lights were on everywhere in the mansion. Yue Jian and the others couldn't help but be stunned when they saw the beautiful woman in bright and dazzling clothes under the lanterns.
In the past, they all knew that the girl had outstanding looks, and was not inferior even when standing next to the stunningly beautiful governor. However, Tang Ning's dress was mostly simple and elegant. Even if she occasionally wore brightly colored dresses, she would usually wear her hair in a simple bun and would not wear any makeup.
But after she put on makeup, her face became even more delicate. Her already fairy-like appearance lost the childishness of a girl, and her eyebrows and eyes became more majestic. Combined with her increasingly outstanding temperament, she became more gorgeous and noble.
Tang Ning was wearing a purple long skirt with an intricate hem. Peonies crocheted with silver thread could be vaguely seen on the skirt. Her waist was lightly tied with a brocade belt. The rings and pendants jingled slightly when she walked, and the peonies embroidered on the skirt seemed to come alive, highlighting her unparalleled beauty.
"What's wrong? Doesn't it look good?"
Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, Tang Ning lifted the hem of her skirt with some confusion.
In her previous life, she was willful when she was young, but when she grew up, she was trapped in an engagement with the Lu family. Old Madam Lu didn't like her to be too ostentatious, so she restrained her mood and was well-behaved and docile. Old Madam Lu didn't like her to be conspicuous in front of others, so she rarely put on makeup and dressed up, trying to be simple and plain.
Old Madam Lu was making demands on her because of her status as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Lu family. For the sake of Lu Zhinian and to please the Lu family, she just tried her best to suppress her temper. It had been a long time since she had dressed herself up so carefully.
Tang Ning tugged at her sleeves uncomfortably: "This dress seems too ostentatious. Besides, we're just going out for a walk, there's no need to be so formal. Why don't I go back and change..."
"Why change it? It looks so good, I'd be stupid to change it!"
Qian Qiyue said quickly, "Besides, good looks are a gift from God. Why should you flaunt them? If you hide them from others, you're wasting God's gift. You're simply wasting your face!"
Hua Wu and the others were standing aside, and they all came back to their senses when they heard Qian Qiyue's words.
"Miss Qian is right. The girl is really beautiful like this."
"Yes, the girl is really beautiful. She was beautiful before, but now she is even more attractive."
Tang Ning listened to their praise and couldn't help but look down at herself: "Is it really beautiful?"
"Really? If you don't believe me, ask Aju!" Qian Qiyue said confidently.
Xue Ru nodded quickly: "It's really beautiful, don't worry, sister."
Tang Ning felt relieved when he heard Xue Ru say the same thing.
After Qian Qiyue took Tang Ning and Xue Ru out of the house and got on the carriage, they headed straight to the west of the city. By the time they arrived, it was completely dark.
The entire Yinghe Lake was still brightly lit. Lanterns were hung all along the lakeside covered bridge all the way to the main street. There were various small stalls along the way, and occasionally some juggling and magic stalls, and the area was full of people watching the fun.
The carriage stopped outside the night market, so Tang Ning and the others got off and walked. Looking at the young men and women passing by, feeling the different kind of bustle from that during the day, Tang Ning also felt her heart become lively.
"How is it? I didn't lie to you, did I? It's very lively, isn't it?"
Qian Qiyue took Tang Ning's arm and said with a smile, "It's rare for the capital to be so lively. Usually, men and women are separated by strict rules and it's not easy for them to come into contact privately. But today, there are no such concerns."
Every year on the Chinese Valentine's Day, unmarried young girls and boys in Beijing would come to Yinghe Lake on this day. Without the usual rules, they could look at each other openly, and even if they exchanged a few words, their innocence would not be ruined by others. If they were lucky, they might even find their ideal partner.
"I've already seen several unmarried young men from the capital on the way here, and some of them have good family backgrounds. You can take this opportunity to take a look and see if there are any that you like. The same goes for A-ju. If you like any young man, let our aunt speak for you later."
Tang Ning: “…”
Yue Jian who was following beside him: "..."
If a girl falls in love with a young man, the governor would probably twist her head off.
Hang Li, who was guarding a few people nearby, also had a slightly changed expression. When he turned his head to look at Xue Ru, he saw that the little girl's fair face was red with shame.
"Sister Qian, don't talk nonsense." Xue Ru blushed.
"What nonsense are you talking about? You are almost coming of age. Normally, you should be getting married at this age."
Qian Qiyue pinched her cheek and said, "Besides, our little A'ru is so pretty and well-behaved like a little white rabbit. She is so lovable. Who knows, the young men who come to propose marriage might even break down the gate of the Tang Mansion."
Xue Ru's face flushed red: "Sister Qian!"
"Why are you shy? Men should get married when they are old enough, and women should get married when they are old enough. Do you want me to help you find a handsome guy?"
Seeing that she was blushing and silent, Qian Qiyue couldn't help but touch her chin: "What kind of thing does Xiao Aru like? Tell me and I'll help you find it."
Xue Ru had never been teased like this before, and her ears turned red.
Tang Ning looked at his sister, her forehead almost smoking with embarrassment, and reached out to gently pat away Qian Qiyue's rebellious claws: "You only know how to tease A Ru, you are so capable, why don't you find yourself one first?"
Qian Qiyue was not annoyed by the retort. She just leaned on Tang Ning and said with a smile: "I'm looking for one. If I can't find someone who loves me, I have to find someone who looks good. It's a pity..." She sighed and looked directly at Tang Ning: "After seeing delicious delicacies, home-cooked dishes are really tasteless."
Her words were clearly incoherent, but Tang Ning somehow understood what she meant.
She was silent for a moment: "Or, do you want to lower the price?"
If you look for a man with my brother's looks, you won't find another one in the whole capital.
Seeing her frowning with worry, Qian Qiyue couldn't help laughing and turned to Tang Ning.
"You're just kidding. If I really looked for someone like your brother, I'd probably have to become a nun. My mother would be so worried that her hair would turn white."
She took Tang Ning's arm and said with a smile:
"Beauty is something you can only admire from afar. Just looking at her is enough to feast your eyes. If you really want to live your life, then you should eat home-cooked dishes."
"You also know that my father is in the Ministry of Revenue. There are many people in the capital who want to use the marriage of their children to win him over to the Qian family. If I really get obsessed with it, I might get deceived by someone if I'm not careful."
Qian Qiyue leaned on Tang Ning's shoulder and said, "There's no rush for my marriage. My mother has already been looking for someone suitable for me. I'll marry her when I find one."
She knew her own worth and how many people were eyeing the position under her father. She didn't intend to find someone she was willing to meet. As long as he had the right family background, good character, and was acceptable to her parents, it would be fine.
Anyway, as long as her father is still in office and the Qian family is not defeated, and her three brothers are outstanding, no one dares to neglect her.
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