Chapter 734 736. You Come and I Go
After drinking three cups as punishment, Jin Qianqian started chatting with the people around her.
No one is sure whether this is the end of today's events.
With doubts in mind, the banquet became extra cautious.
Jin Qianqian seemed to be unaware of all this. She ate and drank as usual and even had the mood to tell others a few jokes.
When they finished telling a joke and were all laughing, Liang He suddenly said, "Madam Gu, although I know you are wealthy, we are all wives of officials. We cannot bring the money-grubbing of the business world into our community. This is not a graceful thing for Madam Gu. It is better to be more restrained in daily life."
These words were a bit impolite, causing everyone at the table, which was originally laughing and joking, to suddenly become quiet.
Jin Qianqian picked up the cup and toasted Madam Liang from a distance, "Madam Liang is very thoughtful and has thought of everything that I have not thought of."
Someone next to him couldn't hold back and almost laughed out loud.
He was almost pointing at the other person's nose and scolding him for meddling in other people's business, but didn't you see that Liang He's face changed?
Jin Qianqian was playing with the bracelet in her hand, which was probably the least valuable thing on her. It was also a bracelet made of artificially cultivated pearls that she found in the space.
These people don't know that artificial breeding exists. They just look at the bracelets with round pearls of exactly the same size and shape with their eyes almost widened. They play with such treasures in their hands casually, which is really a waste of natural resources.
"Hey, all the ladies sitting here know that I was originally the imperial merchant appointed by the emperor. The smell of money that Madam Liang mentioned is probably impossible to wash off."
When Jin Qianqian said this, she also deliberately glanced at Madam Liang who was sitting slightly above her, "I am not as noble as Madam Liang, who can survive with a little food and clothing.
I am a vulgar person, a very vulgar one. In life, all I seek is to be free. No matter whether it is for myself or others, as long as I have a clear conscience, this will be enough for my life.
Today, I, a layman, am taking advantage of this precious opportunity to apologize to you all. From now on, as long as you are not afraid of being suffocated by my smell of money, we can still discuss business methods together. "
Hearing this, many people were moved. If being an ordinary person could be like Jin Qianqian, everyone would want to be an ordinary person.
Judging from the tone of her voice, Mrs. Gu wants to share her business experience with them?
Who among you present doesn't have some property or dowry?
The expenses of this family, plus the future marriages of the children and grandchildren, will create one deep pit after another.
They may look glorious on the outside, but secretly, they have to be frugal.
Last time, the couple managed to buy a large piece of land in Dongcheng. Although they took the best part, they at least left a large area for everyone to operate.
This is an additional property for each of their prefectures, and everyone has a clear idea of it.
But if Mrs. Gu said this in another place, they might immediately stand up and agree.
Now, facing Madam Liang's gaze, no one dares to be the first to speak out.
Jin Qianqian didn't care when she saw that no one reacted. This opportunity was right here, and if these people missed it, they missed it.
If you plan to come here to ask for advice again in the future, she won't be so easy to talk to, and she can use this as an excuse to reject you one by one.
Jin Qianqian enjoyed herself at the following banquet. Several maids around her took care of her food and drinks, which made the ladies around her even more uncomfortable.
After seeing off all the guests, Madam Xun slumped down on the couch without any image, "Finally, we have seen off these big Buddhas."
"Madam, why did Madam Gu suddenly come to us today on a whim? And so high-profile?" The trusted maid rubbed her shoulders and asked in a low voice.
As the first person around him, he knew that Xun Madam was now Baifu’s complaint, so he quickly spoke up and brought up the topic.
"Who knows? I really don't understand.
In fact, everyone knows the relationship between me and Mrs. Liang.
Our government is dependent on the Governor's Office, so we naturally follow the lead of the Liang government.
The messages I posted before were just formal invitations, and I thought that Mrs. Gu would not show up. I didn’t expect that she would surprise me today.
I've really lost face today. I didn't even prepare a seat for her, but she came."
This made it seem that the mistress was incompetent, and even though she tried hard to make amends later, such a big mistake could not be covered up.
Madam Xun let out a long sigh, "I am a little confused now, why did she come here today, and why did she change her usual luxurious attire?
This Madam Gu is indeed worthy of being a royal merchant. Even a small item from her might not be something I can afford.”
Speaking of this, Madam Xun's tone was a little bitter, "It's true that comparison makes one feel dreadful. If I had her family background, why would I have to hold on to that..."
As soon as Liang He got into the carriage, her face immediately fell.
"This is outrageous, the Gu Jin family is clearly going against me.
You are so rich, yet you dare to show off like that."
The maid who was serving beside her didn't dare to say anything and tried to stay in the corner.
As a heavy object hit her, she felt a pain on her forehead. She didn't even dare to cover it with her hands. She knelt trembling on the carriage.
"Useless thing," Liang He regretted it after smashing the things. If someone saw this girl bleeding on her forehead when she got off the carriage, she didn't know how the news would spread.
"Hurry up and clean yourself up. If you reveal anything later, I will not forgive you."
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As soon as Jin Qianqian got on the horse, she immediately asked Mingshi and the others to help her take off the headdress on her head, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.
"My neck is a little sore from all the pressure," Jin Qianqian twisted her neck and finally felt that she had recovered.
"Madam, we didn't provoke Madam Liang, why are you targeting her?"
Mingyuan opened her big round eyes, her face full of curiosity.
"This is what they call a lack of chemistry," Jin Qianqian shook her head without further explanation.
In fact, she had a guess in her mind that her age was not much different from Liang He's.
Liang He was the second wife. Governor Liang was nearly seventy years old and had step-sons and step-daughters in the house. Naturally, her situation was not as good as Jin Qianqian's.
Gu Wenheng is young and promising, and has unlimited possibilities for the future. The backyard is quiet, and Jin Qianqian has two legitimate sons. This may have made Liang Heshi feel competitive.
When she invited Luo Luo to study in Liang Mansion that day, she just wanted to suppress her and control the child to satisfy her vanity.
As for the inside story in official circles, Jin Qianqian felt that she should not be so aware of it and would make so many plans for Governor Liang.
If she dares to say that in private and causes some people to exclude her, then don't blame me for fighting back.
Ming Yuan, "So should we all come and participate like today in the future?"
(End of this chapter)
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