Chapter 123: Marriage Exchange (4)
"Miss?" Bai Lu was startled. "Miss, you said the Wei family is good?"
“More than that,” Shen Miao said calmly, “I’m afraid that once my father returns and learns about this marriage, he will definitely have no reason to refuse. For the young lady of the official family, Wei Qian is indeed a good man worthy of entrusting her life to.”
"How did the young lady know this?" Jingzhe was puzzled. Shen Miao was always at the mansion, and even when she was outside, it was only in Guangwen Hall. As for the family background of a certain official, and the temperament of the eldest son, there was no reason for her to know. But she said it like this, as if she was very familiar with it, which made Jingzhe confused.
As a boudoir dweller, Shen Miao naturally had no idea which young man was the right match. However, as Empress Shen, she knew exactly which official sons were talented and virtuous. Wei Qian was indeed a good talent with a decent character. Therefore, Shen Miao would never believe that the Wei family proposed marriage and that Old Lady Shen agreed to the match.
At this moment, Guyu came trotting in from outside, with a look of uncertainty on her face. She said, "Miss, Miss Xier from Rongjing Hall is here to tell us that the old lady wants you to go to Rongjing Hall immediately."
“You’re really quick.” Shen Miao stared intently and smiled, “Then let’s go and take a look.”
In Rongjing Hall.
Shen Yuanbai snuggled up to Old Madam Shen. These days, Ren Wanyun was busy taking care of Shen Qing, so she simply left Shen Yuanbai at Rongjing Hall. Old Madam Shen loved her grandson and naturally treasured him. As a result, she became much more friendly towards Ren Wanyun.
Chen Ruoqiu and Shen Yue were not there. Ever since Ren Wanyun took care of Shen Qing in the mansion, Chen Ruoqiu temporarily took over the power of managing the family. Naturally, the job of representing the Shen family in socializing with the ladies fell on her. Chen Ruoqiu would naturally not miss such a good opportunity. She took Shen Yue out for socializing every day, and also wanted to let Shen Yue show her face more in front of the ladies of the noble families, so that it would be more beneficial for Shen Yue's marriage in the future.
Ren Wanyun stood at the lower side of the hall, her eyes dark, not knowing what she was thinking.
Shen Miao was brought to Rongjing Hall by Old Lady Shen’s maid Xier and said hello to Old Lady Shen.
These days, she was under house arrest, and every day she had to copy Buddhist scriptures and kneel before the tablets in the Shen family ancestral hall. Old Madam Shen probably disliked her and wouldn't let her come here to pay her respects. The last time she saw Old Madam Shen was before the house arrest.
"Fifth girl, have you felt at peace in your heart while copying scriptures in the ancestral hall recently?" asked Old Lady Shen.
Upon hearing the old woman's flowery speech, Shen Miao almost laughed inwardly. If anyone in the Shen family was disrespectful to their elders, then Old Madam Shen was the first to bear the brunt of the blame. Yet, she chose to say something disturbing at this moment. She smiled faintly, "As Grandmother wishes."
“That’s good,” Old Madam Shen coughed lightly in a pretentious manner. Fu’er quickly handed over the hot tea. She opened the lid and took a sip before looking at Shen Miao and saying, “What happened a few days ago wasn’t your fault, but it was caused by you. Moreover, you are too stubborn, so I punished you by confining you to copying scriptures. Do you blame me in your heart?”
“Shen Miao doesn’t dare.”
"I know you're sensible." Old Madam Shen looked at her with satisfaction. "You're so sensible, and you're a girl from my Shen family, so naturally I'll love you. Seeing that you're getting married, the Wei family, the Minister of the Central Secretariat, has come today to propose a marriage for their eldest son, and they're looking for you. Do you think it's a good idea?"
If it weren't for the wrong time, Shen Miao would have almost laughed out loud. Someone like Old Madam Shen, whose lifelong experience was limited to that world of prostitution. Which elder would so brazenly ask his granddaughter, "Do you think it's good?" He wondered what Old Madam Shen was thinking.
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