On the Dragon Boat Festival, at dawn,
After Qiu Yan got up,
Thinking he should rest for a day, he didn't continue researching the still uncured leprosy.
While it was still early, she and her aunt started wrapping zongzi in the kitchen.
Qiu Yumei not only makes delicious wontons, but also makes exquisitely shaped zongzi (sticky rice dumplings).
Zhao Ruolan and Ling Chuyi were also imitating them in a very serious manner.
The two children, who had never wrapped zongzi before, had glutinous rice all over their faces and bodies.
Not only the two of them, but Ling Qi and Ling Ba also came to help.
The two former lieutenants, due to the trivialities of life, are now capable of doing everything.
Life is too boring, so it's better to find some fun.
Today is exceptionally lively.
Qiu Yan is going to watch this year's dragon boat race.
Qiu Ling'er also wanted to go, so Qiu Yan took her along as well.
In places like Baiyang, there was no such entertainment, so Qiu Ling'er simply wanted to see what the commotion was like.
Zhao Ruolan also looked on with anticipation, because her mother and aunt had agreed to go along.
After all, Qiu Yumei and her daughter were new to Shanghai and had never experienced such entertainment before, and they were also able to see His Majesty up close.
News leaked from within the palace that the previous smallpox claim was pure fabrication, and that the matter of leprosy had been strictly suppressed by His Majesty.
Therefore, none of the common people knew what was happening inside the palace.
They were just looking for some excitement.
A place is lively only when there are people around.
Of course, not all people are eligible to watch it.
That day, at Qiu Yan's request, He Jinran voluntarily stayed at the General's Mansion.
Qiu Yan was worried and repeatedly told Xiao Ran not to go to the palace.
In the end, still feeling uneasy, he decided to take Xiaoran with him.
She said, "Isn't Xiaoran the one who loves excitement the most? Let's go together."
"Mother, don't worry, I won't run around." He Jinran naturally didn't want to go.
"Mom, what's so interesting about the dragon boat race? It's better to stay home and read some medical books."
"It's rare that you're taking the initiative to read." Qiu Yan couldn't guarantee how safe the river would be, so she simply stopped trying to persuade her.
"It's settled then, no running around. Countless eyes outside are watching you."
"I know." He Jinran smiled, pursing his lips, and waved to Qiu Yan.
"Mother, go ahead."
When Qiu Yan and her sisters, along with their aunts, cousins, and others, arrived at the river, the area was already bustling with activity.
At this moment, dragon boats and cruise ships of various sizes are neatly arranged on the river.
Because it was a royal event, officials, along with their wives and daughters, had already arrived to pay their respects to the emperor.
Thinking that it was still early, Qiu Yan and the others found an empty pavilion nearby to sit down and rest, waiting to watch the dragon boat race later.
The group chatted and laughed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Jiang Liu: "Xiao Yan, I heard that you've been busy with Ah Xu and Ling'er's marriage lately. Have you found anyone you like?"
Inside the pavilion, after Jiang Liu asked her questions, Qiu Ling'er pursed her lips and looked at the distant river. During this time, she cracked melon seeds with one hand and glanced at the river.
Qiu Yan: "This is not yet confirmed." She had visited several prominent families and, after careful selection, had chosen a few suitors.
She told her younger brother that if she took a fancy to a young lady, she would accompany him to propose marriage in person.
But his younger brother said that marriage was a major life event, and they should wait until he was employed in the Ministry of War and his position was stable before making a decision.
Qiu Yan wouldn't pressure him into marriage; she would simply continue the selection process.
As for her younger sister, Qiu Yan clearly needs to put in much more effort.
When it comes to Qiu Ling'er's marriage...
As a woman of marriageable age, Qiu Ling'er was now able to face marriage with equanimity.
However, I still felt a little uncomfortable.
"Ling'er, has anyone caught your eye?" Qiu Yumei asked expectantly. If possible, she really wanted Ling'er to be her daughter-in-law.
Speaking of which, neither of her two sons are married yet.
Never mind, she should calm down first.
We'll consider our two sons' marriages after we settle down in Dongjin.
"I... I can't be that fast," Qiu Ling'er replied with a smile, then added,
"Whatever my sister chooses is fine."
She believed that her sister had very high standards.
Qiu Yan smiled and nodded. Since Ling'er was no longer as resistant to marriage as she was last year, she could now openly and enthusiastically choose a good husband for her younger sister.
Unexpectedly, in no time at all, a group of beautiful and charming young girls arrived one after another at the pavilion where they were.
"May the General's wife be well."
As soon as these young ladies arrived, they bowed respectfully to Qiu Yan, their eyes filled with smiles.
Qiu Yan smiled politely at each of them.
"No need for formalities."
That's right, these girls are ostensibly there for Qiu Yan.
Among them was a girl named Bi'er.
But Qiu Yan knew very well that...
Their real intention wasn't the wine; their true purpose was her husband.
Qiu Yan is sometimes really hard to understand.
What a lovely girl, what a wonderful age!
But why do they always rush to become someone's concubine?
After all, she would still need to survive in Shangjin in the future, so Qiu Yan wouldn't make enemies with these girls.
There are not things that can be solved by force alone.
After all, they didn't intend to be her enemy.
However, she had her eye on her husband.
They shouldn't even think about it.
This is Qiu Yan's bottom line.
Qiu Yumei and Jiang Liu simply assumed these young ladies were new friends of Qiu Yan.
They also greeted each other during the time.
Unlike her sister, Qiu Ling'er remained expressionless.
She coldly observed the young ladies who came to offer their greetings, causing them to feel a chill.
They only knew that the general's wife's younger sister had a sweet appearance, but in reality, she had a bad temper.
Feng Hua and Liu Sha watched from the sidelines, their expressions also not good.
Qiu Yan only regarded these people as spice in her life.
However, the toughest challenge lies ahead.
"General's wife," he said softly.
Qiu Yan turned her head and saw that it was Qin Man.
As soon as the woman arrived, Qiu Yumei became extremely wary and instinctively hugged her daughter Zhao Ruolan into her arms.
She clearly remembered how that woman had verbally slandered her eldest niece that day.
Qin Man approached, accompanied by Duan Tianzhang.
However, compared to Qin Man, she was like an invisible person.
As soon as Qin Man finished speaking, Qiu Ling'er, Jiang Liu and her daughter, along with the girls beside them, all turned their attention to Qin Man.
Qiu Yan glanced at it indifferently, then turned back to exchange polite greetings with Bi'er and the other girls.
Despite being ignored by Qiu Yan, Qin Man surprisingly didn't get angry. Instead, she tiptoed over to Qiu Yan.
Then, he knelt down in front of her.
Qiu Yan... this woman, is she out of her mind?
She quickly realized what was going on.
If you don't want to deal with it, then ignore it.
Qiu Yan's indifference doesn't mean Qin Man won't cause trouble.
Sure enough, Qiu Yan was sitting perfectly still, but Qin Man was holding her skirt tightly.
"Madam General!" Qin Man's eyes were filled with tears, looking pitiful. "What happened before was my fault. I came here today specifically to apologize to you!"
Qiu Yan: "Let go!" Seeing that Qin Man refused to let go, her smile faded.
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