Chapter 2220 They were old acquaintances
Everyone was wondering which young lady from the Qi family had come, but when the carriage stopped and the curtain was opened, a graceful and elegant old lady came out.
The girls' eyes widened instantly. "It's...it's Old Madam Qi?"
Why would Madam Qi come? You should know that Madam Qi rarely goes out nowadays. Unless it's a palace banquet or an invitation from a close relative, you basically can't see Madam Qi.
But now, Madam Qi has actually appeared here?
She came to celebrate the opening of the county magistrate's business, how is that possible?
However, it was quite possible that not only did Madam Qi come alone, but another old lady also came with her. The two of them arrived together, and the servants behind them presented the congratulatory gifts.
Everyone could tell at a glance that the gift, packaged in an exquisite box, was not something hastily prepared but rather something carefully chosen.
Shu Yu hadn't expected Old Madam Qi to come, so she quickly stepped forward and supported her other hand, "Old Madam, what brings you here?"
"Of course I had to come to your shop opening." Although she was called an old lady, Madam Qi was only in her fifties, about the same age as Shu Yu's grandmother.
As she spoke, she walked inside, introducing the girl to another elderly lady beside her, "Axi, this is Shuyu, whom I told you about. She was bestowed the title of Princess Wen'an by the Emperor. What do you think? Doesn't she seem like a good girl?"
The old lady, called Axi, laughed. "If you say she's a good child, then she must be a good child. How could I not trust your judgment?"
Madam Qi then introduced Shu Yu, "This is my old friend, the old lady of the Jiang State Duke's Mansion."
Shu Yu quickly bowed and said, "Greetings, Duchess."
The old lady smiled and told her not to stand on ceremony.
The young women standing nearby finally found an opportunity and quickly bowed to the two elderly ladies.
Madam Qi nodded and smiled, "Are you all here to celebrate Shu Yu's opening?"
The young ladies quickly agreed, but they were increasingly surprised that Madam Qi was so familiar with County Princess Lu, as if she were one of their own juniors.
No, we might not even be this close to our own younger family members.
After accepting the gifts, Shu Yu hurriedly invited them inside, saying, "There are so many people coming and going outside, let's go into the backyard to talk. It just so happens that Aunt Yao and the others have also arrived and are having tea in the backyard."
Madam Qi smiled, "Is that so? They've arrived early. Come on, Axi, let's go to the backyard to talk."
Shu Yu led the two elderly ladies to the backyard. The girls who were about to leave followed without saying a word and never mentioned leaving again.
Upon reaching the backyard, the young women discovered that the wife and daughter-in-law of the Vice Minister of Works were also there. So, the Aunt Yao that Princess Lu had mentioned earlier was them?
How come the master of this county, who isn't even in the capital, knows so many impressive people? Even the lady of the house personally came to offer her congratulations?
After they sat down, one of the girls couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Are the old lady and Princess Lu old acquaintances?"
Madam Qi was still very approachable. "Of course she's an old acquaintance. Speaking of which, my husband was able to return from the southwest a few years ago thanks to her. This young lady has done a great favor for our Qi family. What's most commendable is that she has a good temperament and is also capable. With her own abilities, she rose from an ordinary citizen to a village lady and then to a county lady. I especially like her."
(End of this chapter)
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