Chapter 455: Apology
It can be said that Deng and Widow Qu have completely lost their good impression of the Mi family, especially the fact that they tried to force their unwanted concubines into someone else's family. This is enough to make them disgusted for the rest of their lives.
Fortunately, our family is strong enough, otherwise, it is hard to say whether we would be disgusted by them.
When she heard that Mrs. Mi was coming to visit, Mrs. Deng frowned and said, "Sister, why don't you just not meet her? I'll just have a face-to-face with her."
Since the visitor is a guest, Deng had to invite her in, but she was also very puzzled as to what she was doing there.
Widow Qu laughed and said, "That won't do. That family is capable of doing anything shameless. I'm worried if I'm not around to watch over them! I want to see what tricks they come up with this time!"
Deng smiled and told them to come in.
Mrs. Mi came with her two daughters-in-law. Unexpectedly, she came to show goodwill, as if she wanted to shake hands and make peace from now on, and there was no need to mention the past anymore.
". I am really sorry for what happened before. The younger generations were confused, hot-tempered, young, and inexperienced, and they didn't understand anything. Once the servants below instigated them, they did whatever they wanted without thinking. Not only did they hurt the harmony, but they also made jokes and made people look down on them! Madam Zhao, you are magnanimous and have always been the kindest and most gentle person. Please forgive these younger generations! I promise that I will discipline them well in the future and never allow them to do anything they shouldn't do again."
As Mrs. Mi spoke, she glared at her two daughters-in-law from time to time, and when she finally finished her nagging, she raised her eyebrows and scolded them: "Old lady, second lady, what are you still standing there for? Why don't you apologize to Mrs. Zhao and Mrs. Qu!"
The eldest and second young wives of the Mi family had no choice but to stand up and bow to Deng and Widow Qu to apologize with a groan.
"Mrs. Zhao, Mrs. Qu, please forgive us for our youth and ignorance. We will never dare to do it again."
"Yes, yes, please ask Madam Zhao and Madam Qu to show some leniency and not bother with us!"
Mrs. Deng and Widow Qu looked at each other.
Mrs. Deng sighed secretly, but Widow Qu felt even more aggrieved and depressed.
What kind of apology is this? She couldn't see any sincerity in it.
They kept saying that they were either young and ignorant, or that it was the servants instigating the problem, but it was definitely not their fault.
In short, they are always right!
What’s even more interesting is the men in this family. All the mistakes are the women’s fault, and the men don’t even show a trace. What they say has nothing to do with the men at all!
Widow Qu couldn't hold it in any longer and was about to taunt her with a few sarcastic remarks when Mrs. Deng coughed and winked at her. Although Widow Qu was not happy about it, she still snorted softly and held it back.
Deng was actually also uncomfortable with it, but she really didn't want to have anything to do with the Mi family anymore.
Regardless, they were coming to apologize, weren't they? So what if it wasn't nice? People like them weren't the type to say nice things.
If they came to apologize today and their family mocked them and refused to accept it, it would not look good if the news got out.
Besides, Deng has never been someone who likes to make things difficult for others.
She sighed softly and said with a smile, "Since the two young ladies are so sincere, how can I not forgive them? Otherwise, wouldn't it be my fault? Sister, let's forget about the past, what do you think?"
Widow Qu smiled and said, "Forget it then. Experience is the best way to learn. I think they'll know what's right and wrong by now! We're certainly not the kind of people who won't give in, right?"
Deng nodded and smiled.
Widow Qu saw that the Mi family's mother-in-law and daughter-in-law all looked unhappy. She laughed and said, "Oh my!" "Did I say something unpleasant? Madam Mi, please don't take it seriously. I don't understand the etiquette in the capital, and sometimes my words are not very pleasant. But that's what I mean, right? I definitely didn't mean it, hahahaha."
Mrs. Mi smiled and said: "Mrs. Qu is really good at joking."
It was just as well that no one liked each other. After a while, Mrs. Mi and her mother-in-law said goodbye and left.
Mrs. Deng and Widow Qu did not stay either.
Soon, news spread that the Mi family and the Zhao family had reconciled with each other and had reconciled with the Liguo Mansion. The relationship between the families seemed to become harmonious all of a sudden.
No need to ask, it must be the work of the Mi family.
The Mi family is really willing to do anything to save face.
The Dragon Boat Festival is here in a blink of an eye.
The royal family holds a lively dragon boat race every year during the Dragon Boat Festival. It is also a great opportunity to stand out and win the favor of the emperor.
This year is the first Dragon Boat Festival since the emperor ascended the throne. Naturally, the dragon boat race will be more lively and grander than in previous years - this is worthy of the new dynasty and new atmosphere!
Therefore, not long after the Chinese New Year, the Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Works and other relevant departments had already begun preparations for the Dragon Boat Festival.
The emperor's permission was requested early on to hold a dragon boat race in the Hibiscus Pond in Beiyuan. Therefore, all the grass, trees, pavilions, towers, etc. in the Beiyuan area had to be renovated and renovated, and they had to create a brand new look to demonstrate the vitality and prosperity of the new dynasty.
After mobilizing countless people, everything was finally completed in late April.
The Ministry of Works and the Imperial Household Department, which were in charge of the project at the time, specially invited Zhou Han Sheng, Duke Liguo, Zhao Xiang and a dozen other distinguished officials to first check if there were any deficiencies so that they could be corrected quickly if there were any.
The national treasury was full and there was ample money, so there was no problem in building the gardens. So a date was set, and everyone was waiting for the emperor to arrive during the Dragon Boat Festival.
Before dawn that day, Zhou Hansheng hurriedly said goodbye to Zhao Liya and headed to Beiyuan. Today, he was responsible for patrolling, defending, and protecting Beiyuan.
Zhao Liya, also yawning, hurried out of bed and, with the help of her maids, dressed in the court dress of the Duke's wife. By the time she was dressed, her hair done, and her crown on, it was already daybreak.
She hurriedly had a little breakfast and then took a car to get there.
Today, the Emperor will come to Beiyuan with the Empress, the Imperial Concubine, the Crown Prince, and other concubines.
The ladies should go there first and arrange themselves in order, waiting to receive the empress's carriage.
Naturally, the body of the people in the Duke of Liguo's Mansion could not withstand such complicated etiquette, so she would not go. Zhao Liya found her biological mother in Beiyuan, and she finally relaxed a little.
Otherwise, she would be a little nervous in such an occasion without anyone to accompany her.
(End of this chapter)
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