The Qin family held a grand banquet today. Two hours before the banquet started, the carriages at the door were already blocked.
Fortunately, the servants and maids of the Qin family were all capable and helpful, and the situation was resolved in no time.
The Marquis' wife, Mrs. Wang, took Song Wanwan in a carriage, while the men of the Song family rode horses.
Song Wanwan propped her chin on one hand, looking at her third brother who was waiting outside by the carriage. She could ride a horse, and was as good as her brothers, but she could only ride in the carriage with her mother.
She looked down at the Suzhou embroidered brocade skirt she was wearing today. No matter how she wore it, it would not be as comfortable as her riding clothes.
Before going out today, Wang specially asked the maid beside her to dress up Song Wanwan and choose clothes for her.
Wang Shi thought that since the Second Prince couldn't marry, she would have to continue looking for a new candidate. Today, Duke Qin's mansion was hosting a birthday banquet, and many ladies and young men from the capital were in attendance.
If I can take this opportunity to find a good match for my daughter, it won't be a wasted trip.
Wang, who originally disapproved of her going out, immediately asked someone to dress up Song Wanwan when she thought of this.
Seeing Song Wanwan looking at Song Hongshen riding a horse outside the carriage with envy, Wang began to wonder if Wanwan's personality was not like that of a lady from a noble family, so she had not yet decided on a marriage.
She immediately instructed, "When you come in later, you must be dignified and steady. If you were a little bit like that girl Zhilan, I wouldn't have to worry so much."
Song Wanwan said nonchalantly, "I can pretend for a while, but can I pretend forever?"
This is not a pretense. Those who like her will definitely accept her playing with cats and dogs, and climbing up roofs and trees.
Wang had no choice but to let her daughter go.
I comforted myself in my heart that marriage is destined by heaven, and maybe it’s just not the right time yet.
After the Song family members entered, they first went to greet the old Duke's wife. Afterwards, Wang spoke with the other ladies in the hall while Song Zan took his sons to the outer courtyard.
Qin Rulan, the fourth daughter of the second branch of the Qin family, took Song Wanwan to the garden at the back, saying that all the daughters from the other families were in the garden.
You can enjoy the flowers, paint, and go boating on the lake.
There are too many guests today, and the Qin family cannot accompany all of them. The young ladies can only play on their own, with servants accompanying them.
Song Wanwan looked around. Aci and Zhilan should be here today, but she didn't know when they would arrive.
She strolled around casually and unknowingly came to the pavilion beside the lotus pond.
She was thirsty and saw tea on the stone table, so she asked Gu Zhi to pour her a cup.
Today, the Qin family placed tea, snacks, and various fruits in various places in the garden.
After receiving the instructions, Gu Zhi poured a glass of water and handed it to Song Wanwan.
As soon as Song Wanwan took it, she heard a man's voice behind her.
"Is it cold? I'll ask the servant to bring you another pot."
Song Wanwan turned around and bowed, "Thank you, Third Young Master. The water is still warm, so it won't be a problem."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.
Qin Yuan couldn't help laughing and said softly: "The cold hurts your stomach. If you have anything, just tell the servants in the mansion."
"There are so many people here today, and if we can't provide adequate hospitality, please forgive me, Miss Song."
Song Wanwan was not a hypocritical person. She smiled and said, "Third Young Master, there is no need to be so polite. We are here to celebrate the birthday, not to find fault with the Qin family."
Song Wanwan has a bright and elegant face, and when she looks cold, she has the demeanor of a female general.
The bright smile at this moment reminded Qin Yuan of a line of poetry: One smile can conquer the city, another smile can conquer the country.
Seeing Qin Yuan staring at her in a daze, Song Wanwan coughed lightly.
Qin Yuan's face flushed instantly, "Miss Song, please do as you please. I'll go get busy first."
He turned around and left in a hurry.
"Miss, is this Third Young Master Qin interested in you? Look at his steps, they're completely out of control."
After Qin Yuan left, Gu Zhi made a joke.
Song Wanwan hurriedly grabbed Gu Zhi and said, "Don't talk nonsense."
This was at the Qin family's house, and there were Qin's servants not far away. If the news got to the Duke of Zhenguo and his wife, who knew what they would think.
Gu Zhi shut his mouth belatedly after realizing it, but in his heart he thought that the third young master of the Qin family was quite good.
Just as Song Wanwan finished scolding Gu Zhi, she saw Rong Jin walking towards her from somewhere.
"Miss Song is really capable. She is seducing the Third Young Master Qin and discussing marriage with the Second Prince."
"Why, all the good boys in the capital have fallen for you? Miss Song, aren't you afraid of being too busy?"
Rong Jin spoke and acted just like her mother. Unlike the noble ladies in the capital, she was not full of innuendos or used blunt and harsh curses.
Of course, she wasn't stupid. There was no one else here, only two maids from the Qin family waiting not far away, but they couldn't hear what she said at all. She cursed softly, so Song Wanwan could only listen.
Rong Jin didn't see it. At this moment, a corner of a brocade robe suddenly appeared in the garden behind her and flashed by.
Gu Zhi was immediately furious when he heard this. The young lady had never heard such words before. Even the servants of the Song family would not be so vulgar.
"Miss Rong, aren't you going too far by saying this?"
It would be fine if Song Wanwan spoke up, but Gu Zhi was the maid beside Song Wanwan.
Rong Jin raised his wrist and was about to hit him, cursing, "The master is speaking, how can you have the right to speak?"
"It's true that every master has his own slaves, they are all equally lowly."
Song Wanwan's face also became completely gloomy. She didn't want to cause trouble in the palace, so she didn't take action against Rong Jin.
Does Rong Jin think she is easy to bully?
She reached out and grabbed Rong Jin's wrist and threw her to the side, then saw Su Shunci and Su Zhilan walking over from a distance.
The two of them must have heard what Rong Jin said, and their faces looked unhappy.
Su Shunci walked forward and slapped Rong Jin in the face.
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