Chapter 322 Help Qianhan choose one
The next day.
Early in the morning, Madam Gu, accompanied by Gu Qianhan, paid a visit to Princess Ning. She presented generous gifts, offered her apologies, and was sincere and deeply remorseful.
Princess Ning, having a son who was prone to causing trouble, was quite understanding of Madam Gu's unease.
“Madam Gu, there’s no need to worry. The children have been playing together since they were little, and they often fought back then. Although they’re older now, they’re still quite childish, so it’s normal for them to fight occasionally. I noticed that Qianhan has a bruise on his face, and Qingyuan himself said that he didn’t suffer any harm, so this matter is over!”
Madam Gu smiled and echoed her words, then turned to look at her son.
Gu Qianhan did have injuries on her face, but they weren't inflicted by Xiao Qingyuan.
When the two of them fought yesterday, Xiao Qingyuan was almost unilaterally beaten, while Gu Qianhan was completely unharmed.
But when he went to pay his respects to her this morning, his face was bruised.
When Madam Gu asked him how he got injured, he wouldn't say.
She didn't press the matter further, since it wasn't a fatal injury and nothing serious.
Madam Gu's gaze fell on Shen Wantang, who was sitting next to Princess Ning. She had been observing Shen Wantang for quite some time since she came in.
She had assumed that Shen Wantang, coming from a humble background and being the daughter of a concubine, would be subservient and obsequious after marrying into a prestigious family like the Prince's Mansion.
Unexpectedly, her dignified demeanor and the composure she exuded surprised even herself.
"Your Highness is truly blessed! The Crown Princess you chose has such outstanding looks. Look at her bearing; she looks just like Your Highness's own daughter!"
Princess Ning laughed, her smile much more genuine than before: "If Madam Gu were praising something else, I might be a little modest, but if you're praising my daughter-in-law, I can't be modest at all!"
"Tang'er is indeed outstanding in appearance, has a very good temperament, is calm and composed in her work, and is very considerate in her dealings with people. Moreover, she is quite filial. The prince and I truly treat her like our own daughter!"
Her satisfaction and pride were almost overflowing.
Madam Gu was surprised. Princess Ning was a proud and arrogant person in the past. When Prince Ning asked the Song family for her hand in marriage, Princess Ning even refused. Her father was the imperial tutor. She had been exposed to great scholars since childhood and looked down on ordinary people.
It's unbelievable that he now likes a daughter-in-law from a humble background so much.
Madam Gu gave Granny Chang a wink, and Granny Chang came over carrying a box.
She opened the box and said with a smile, "To tell you the truth, Your Highness, besides bringing Qianhan to apologize, I have another matter to thank you for, Your Highness."
Princess Ning asked in surprise, "What does Madam Gu want from Xie Tang'er?"
"Thank you for curing my daughter A Ning's severe cough."
As she spoke, Madam Gu took out a jade bracelet from the box, then stepped forward, lifted Shen Wantang's hand, and slipped it onto her wrist: "Previously, A-Ning coughed so much that she couldn't sleep all night. Unexpectedly, after a few doses of medicine from the Princess Consort, she stopped coughing yesterday and was able to sleep soundly all night. Thank you so much for the Princess Consort's miraculous healing; otherwise, A-Ning probably wouldn't have been able to celebrate the New Year properly!"
Shen Wantang also stood up. She accepted Madam Gu's gift generously and said with a smile, "Madam is too kind. It's just a few doses of medicine, nothing to mention. A-Ning's illness wasn't serious to begin with, but it came on rather suddenly, which is why it's been a bit difficult for her."
"Now that she is well, I am relieved. Please convey my regards to A Ning for me. When spring comes, I will invite her to the Prince's Mansion for tea and to enjoy the flowers."
Madam Gu smiled and said "okay," but in her heart, her opinion of Shen Wantang rose even higher.
When she first arrived, she only spoke to Princess Ning and ignored Shen Wantang. She didn't try to show off either, but just sat quietly next to Princess Ning, acting as an accompaniment.
At this moment, she praised Shen Wantang and gave her a gift, but Shen Wantang did not show any intention of currying favor, nor did she show the excitement that a woman from a humble family would have when she saw something nice.
She remained calm, composed, and serene throughout.
It's easier said than done to remain calm in the face of honor or disgrace. Madam Gu considered herself to be quite knowledgeable, but even after thinking of all the women of her age in the capital, she couldn't think of anyone more suitable to be her daughter-in-law than Shen Wantang!
She couldn't help but exclaim, "Everyone outside says that the Princess has found a good daughter-in-law, and seeing her today, I can confirm that the rumors are true! The Princess certainly has discerning eyes; she has chosen the best one from among so many people!"
Speaking of this, Princess Ning was also a little proud, her eyes crinkling with laughter: "It was also a lucky accident. My good-for-nothing son was too useless, so I thought I'd just pick someone more stable for him."
"After meeting Tang'er once, I felt that this girl was very steady, so I immediately decided to hire her."
"But I never expected her to be so good. Having such a daughter-in-law is truly my blessing!"
Madam Gu had never seen a mother-in-law so satisfied with her daughter-in-law. The wife she had chosen for her eldest son was actually quite good, but she still had her complaints.
But she saw that Princess Ning didn't seem to be faking it; she was genuinely satisfied with her daughter-in-law in every way and liked her very much.
Madam Gu was somewhat envious. She glanced at her son and saw him sitting there drinking tea with an indifferent expression. An idea struck her: "Your Highness has such good taste in choosing a daughter-in-law. Why don't you help Qianhan choose one too?"
Gu Qianhan paused in her tea-drinking motion: "What is Mother saying? I don't need it."
Madam Gu ignored him and earnestly asked Princess Ning, "Just pick a wife for Qianhan who is similar to Tang'er. He doesn't like lively or stupid women; he prefers someone who is steady and intelligent."
This stumped Princess Ning.
Of course she knew that Gu Qianhan had previously arranged a marriage with Liu Nanshi, the daughter of Grand Secretary Liu. To be honest, Liu Nanshi really resembled Shen Wantang in some ways, not in appearance, but in personality.
Moreover, Liu Nanshi is known as the most talented woman in Dafeng. After arranging a marriage with such a good girl, it would be difficult to lower the bar!
Moreover, while she herself doesn't mind her daughter-in-law's humble background, Madam Gu might not be so accepting. She might feel that a concubine's daughter from a lowly family is not good enough for her son!
The key issue is that Gu Qianhan's reputation is now comparable to Xiao Qingyuan's. The legitimate daughters of prominent families probably wouldn't want to marry him!
“I have noted down everything you said, Madam. I will help you look for suitable candidates.”
Princess Ning felt that she had used up all her good luck in choosing Shen Wantang as her daughter-in-law, and she couldn't find another girl who looked very similar to Shen Wantang to introduce to Gu Qianhan.
But since they had come to her for a favor, it wouldn't be right to refuse outright, so she decided to agree for now.
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