Chapter 340 341. Xiao Sisters
As soon as she entered the gate of Huang's mansion, Jin Qianqian was led to a side hall. At this time, there were already several ladies sitting in the hall, and each of them looked unfamiliar. Jin Qianqian found that she didn't recognize any of them.
"Madam Gu is here," a middle-aged lady sitting at the top raised her hand and waved to her.
Although Jin Qianqian was confused, she still walked over and said, "Madam, how are you? Who is your wife?"
"Come, come and sit over here." Tian Lanfen looked at Jin Qianqian, but reached out her hand to take her to sit down with her.
Jin Qianqian frowned as she looked at so many unfamiliar ladies, "Why do you ladies look so strange? I guess we don't know each other!"
The maids around Jin Qianqian immediately surrounded her, looking like they were serving her closely but actually protecting her.
"Madam Gu doesn't know us, but we have heard of your great name for a long time." A young lady stood up and said, "I am the wife of the third young master of the Shangshu Mansion. Today's gathering is also for us to have a chat with our fellow countrymen."
"Fellow countryman?" Jin Qianqian didn't think so. Holding such a secretive banquet must have some bad intentions.
"You may have misunderstood. Although my husband and I are now settled in Fu County, our real ancestral home is in the East Province. I think I am disturbing you this time. I will take my leave first."
Jin Qianqian glanced at the Third Young Master's wife. There were really a lot of descendants in the Minister of Justice's Mansion. She had seen many Madam Huangs, but had never met the so-called Third Young Master's wife.
"Madam Gu, it's not appropriate to say that. My father settled you in the county town downstairs and saved you from the hardship of running around. You should never forget your roots." Huang Wanyu could no longer hide and stood up and said.
Her eyes were fixed on the jewelry on Jin Qianqian. When she had customized it before, the merchant said it was unique. How come there were exactly the same ones now?
Xiao Shiyu, who was standing by, naturally noticed it as well, but she was in a relatively calm mood. She could see that the quality of the jade ornaments on Jin Qianqian's set of jewelry was several times better than her concubine's beloved things.
Fortunately, both of them were rational and quickly turned their eyes away from the jewelry on Jin Qianqian.
Jin Qianqian chuckled, "Now that you mention it, I remember whose family you are. I wonder if Magistrate Xiao is doing well now?"
The Xiao sisters' faces changed immediately. How could they not hear the sarcasm in these words? Moreover, the other party emphasized the word "prefect" so much. Was this a reminder to them that today was different from the past?
At this time, Tian Lanfen stood up and saluted Jin Qianqian with a smile, "Ms. Xiao Tian greets the doctor's wife."
Jin Qianqian avoided the question at this time and asked curiously, "It is still unknown what the official positions of each of your husbands are. It would be good for Gu Jin to get to know everyone and greet them."
Everyone who was originally sitting steadily immediately stood up angrily and bowed to Jin Qianqian at the same time.
Jin Qianqian rolled her eyes in her heart. These people are really so arrogant. The Xiao family really has good family mottos.
“I remember that we were able to settle down in Fu County because of the emperor’s grace.
But many people at that time also remembered that because of the selfishness of Governor Xiao, many refugees lost their lives under the walls of Daocheng.
Hi, they were all things of the past. As time goes by, many things are gradually being forgotten by the world.
Now, thanks to you all, the past scenes come back to my mind, reminding me of the relatives and friends who died there. "
After Jin Qianqian finished speaking, regardless of the expressions of the women present, she raised the handkerchief in her hand and pressed the corners of her eyes twice.
"I'm so sorry, I lost my composure. What did you ladies want to say just now?"
The women present, “…” They have already talked themselves into submission today, what else can they say?
As the host today, Xiao Shiyu could only smile and say, "Madam Gu, please take a seat. Now that you are here, let's chat together."
"I'm afraid this isn't very appropriate. You're all from the same hometown gathering, and you wouldn't feel comfortable if I stood there. Since you all have nothing in common to talk about, I'll take my leave first."
Jin Qianqian glanced at the faces of everyone present and found that they were actually showing indignation. She couldn't help but smile with contempt. Did they really think that just because they entered the Shangshu Mansion, they would be inferior to them?
Accompanied by several maids, Jin Qianqian flicked her sleeves and walked out.
"This Jin family doesn't look like they came from the countryside," Tian Lanfen drank water with a heavy face, looking at the concubine's daughter, "If you want to find another family, I suggest you give up Gu Wenheng. You can't deal with a person like his wife."
"Madam, how come it doesn't work without even trying?" Xiao Wanyu cursed inwardly. If it weren't for you, an old woman, interfering at that time, Jin Qianqian might have ceased to exist.
"Your elder sister and I have set the stage for you today, but you didn't even try your best?"
Xiao Wanyu, "Shouldn't Madam and Sister help me with these matters? I can't just go over and recommend myself to be Mr. Gu's wife."
Xiao Shiyu took a deep breath and said, "That was because you gave us the wrong information before. Didn't you say that the other party was just a woman from the countryside? She would definitely give in under the coercion of so many of us?
You can see her demeanor just now. She has already put on such high status as the wife of a fifth-rank official that she doesn't even leave us any room to speak.
If you had investigated thoroughly before, we would have treated each other in a different manner. Now you have made me lose face."
If this matter gets out, the entire Huang family will have to laugh at themselves.
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As soon as she reached the front yard, Jin Qianqian waved to the maid who happened to be passing by and asked, "Is the eldest lady in the mansion now?"
"I don't know," the little girl glanced at Jin Qianqian and quickly lowered her head.
"Please inform them that Gu Jinshi wants to see Doctor Gu at his residence."
"Please wait a moment!"
Soon, Jin Qianqian met Madam Huang, whom she had met a few times.
"I wonder what business Madam Gu has brought you to your house today?" Although the other party was the eldest lady of the Shangshu Mansion, her husband was only a fifth-rank Tongzhi. She personally walked to the second gate to greet him.
Jin Qianqian briefly explained why she was invited here today. "I didn't expect the Third Young Master's wife in the mansion would cause such a big misunderstanding. I wanted to go back directly, but when I thought about meeting the First Young Master a few times, I couldn't help but stop and say hello. Sorry to bother you!"
"I'm so glad that Madam Gu can come. I didn't expect that Xiao would cause such a misunderstanding. I'll talk to my second brother and his wife about it later. I also need to give these daughters-in-law some advice. Look at how ridiculous this has become."
(End of this chapter)
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