Chapter 304 Invitation with Ulterior Motives

Tan Shaomeng almost fled in panic.

Xingxing was still a little angry.

Bo Ge'er and Liu Ge'er were also somewhat unhappy at first, but when they saw Xing Xing's rare angry look, they both found it funny and warm at the bottom of their hearts, which dispelled the unhappiness that Qin Shaomeng had just brought them.

Bo Ge'er smiled and shook his head: "This young Master Tan is really... too naive."

Xing Xing was still a little angry: "It's inexplicable. He didn't have any evidence. He just listened to his brother and ran to someone's house to arrest them."

The little girl was so angry that her whole face turned red and beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.

Liu Ge'er laughed and took out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat off Xingxing's head.

"Don't worry about him. Besides, his coming here also lets us know what Qin Jingqian said to his family. It's a good opportunity for us to think of countermeasures in advance." Liu Ge'er said.

Liu Ge'er's advice was very accurate. Xing Xing thought about it and was a good-tempered girl. Her anger immediately subsided, but she still felt a little embarrassed: "Yeah, that's right."

The three siblings were chatting and laughing. Qin Shaomeng's arrival seemed to be like a gust of wind, leaving no trace.

The next day, Bo Ge'er took Liu Ge'er and Xing Xing to visit Wei Sanniang's home again.

Liu Yuanfeng was also there, looking at Liu Ge'er with full admiration: "I can never catch up with Liu Ge'er's knowledge even if I ride a horse."

Liu Yuanfeng had passed the county exam easily before and obtained the qualification of a student. But he was always unlucky in the provincial exam. The last time he took the provincial exam was his first time, so it was normal that he failed. However, this year, Liu Yuanfeng was accidentally injured because of trouble from the eldest wife's side. He regretfully missed the provincial exam.

Only those who have passed the imperial examination can be awarded the title of scholar. At present, Liu Yuanfeng is still just a student, so naturally he envied Liu Ge'er who already had the title of scholar.

What's more, he had read Liu Ge'er's articles and admired his talent.

Liu Ge'er said sternly, "Uncle, don't underestimate yourself. I've read your essays. If it weren't for your bad luck, you would be preparing for the imperial examination now."

These words made Liu Yuanfeng very happy.

He knew that Liu Ge'er was extremely knowledgeable, and given Liu Ge'er's level of appreciation, this compliment was particularly valuable.

Liu Yuanfeng laughed heartily and patted Liu Ge'er on the shoulder: "Thanks to our Liu Ge'er's compliment, I feel refreshed all over! Let's have a few drinks tonight."

Liu Ge'er smiled and agreed.

Wei Sanniang was giving Xingxing some snacks.

Xingxing took the snack with a smile and her eyes fell on a gold-plated invitation on the table.

She asked casually, "Third Aunt, is this an invitation? It's so exquisitely made."

Wei Sanniang took a look at the invitation and said with a smile, "You're talking about this... Ever since I separated from the Liu family, I haven't received any invitations from others to visit. It's just a coincidence that before you came, someone sent an invitation to me and Mengniang. They said that the osmanthus flowers in the mansion are in full bloom, and invited me and Mengniang to attend the osmanthus banquet the day after tomorrow."

Jiang Mengniang was quite happy: "I've been bored at home these days. I just bought some new clothes the other day. Tomorrow I'll go shopping with you and buy some jewelry..."

Liu Yuanfeng obviously just found out about this: "Oh? There is such a thing? Which company?"

Wei Sanniang said, "It's the Wang family who owns a silver shop and lives in Huibei Lane."

Liu Yuanfeng was surprised: "The Wang family in Huibei Lane? ... We did business with them once before, but we didn't have any dealings with them at other times. Why would they send us a letter out of the blue?"

Wei Sanniang was also a little surprised when she heard what Liu Yuanfeng said: "Hey, I know that we have done business with the Wang family, but is it only that one time? ... Then we don't have much of a relationship, so why did you send an invitation to me and Meng Niang out of the blue?"

The Liu family was puzzled.

But when Boger heard "Wang's Family in Huibei Lane", his expression changed immediately.

The Liu family was discussing the post in confusion and did not notice Bo Ge'er's expression, but Liu Ge'er noticed it.

He made an excuse of going to the restroom, winked at Bo Ge'er, and the two brothers went out together.

The two of them found a quiet place where no one was around, and Liu Ge'er asked Bo Ge'er, "Second brother, is there something wrong with the Wang family?"

Bo Ge'er looked unhappy and lowered his voice, "...Mrs. Tan's surname is Tang. She has a younger sister who married into a wealthy family named Fan. The eldest daughter of the wealthy Fan family married into the Wang family in Huibei Lane."

Liu Ge'er also frowned: "Is the Qin family behind this?"

Bo Ge'er sighed and continued, "... In order to gain a foothold in this state capital, I almost memorized the relationships between these families. Many of the wealthy families in this state capital have complicated relationships. It is hard to say whether it is a coincidence or related to the Qin family... But you see, my third aunt and cousin both looked very happy just now, so it is not easy for us to stop them from going."

The two brothers looked at each other and both felt that the Qin family was really hateful.

Are you using the Liu family to criticize them?

The two brothers discussed it for a while and decided to be prepared for emergencies and act accordingly.

When the two brothers came back, Wei Sanniang was still a little hesitant.

Liu Yuanfeng didn't know about Tan Jingqian's failed attempt to frame Brother Liu. He saw that Wei Sanniang wanted to go to the osmanthus banquet, and was trying to persuade her: "Since they posted the post and wrote down their names, it must not have been a mistake. Isn't it just a banquet? Just go if you want to."

He then said to Jiang Mengniang, "Mengniang, I will bring you and mother some more banknotes tomorrow. You and mother have been wearing very plain clothes for the sake of our family in the past few years. You should buy some jewelry for both of you."

Jiang Mengniang agreed with a smile, and also persuaded Wei Sanniang: "Mom, just think of it as accompanying me out for some fun!... Yuanfeng's business has been getting better and better in recent years. Maybe the Wang family is doing this because of this?"

Wei Sanniang was persuaded to be a little hesitant. Come to think of it, she was very proud of Liu Yuanfeng and thought that her son's business had been getting better and better in recent years. Maybe he really wanted to maintain business contacts?

Just as she was hesitating, Brother Bo and Brother Liu came in. Wei Sanniang seemed to have thought of something, and looked at Xing Xing who was eating her snack slowly. Her eyes suddenly lit up: "...How about, let Xing Xing accompany us?"

Wei Sanniang firmly believed that Xingxing was a lucky little girl and that everything would be fine with her around.

There was a quarrel between Bo Ge'er and Liu Ge'er.

In fact, they also knew that the worst case scenario was that the other party was using their third aunt and cousin to remind them that the other party could easily control their relatives and they should not act rashly.

My third aunt and my cousin should be safe at this banquet.

Therefore, even if Xingxing follows, there shouldn't be any danger.

But the problem is that knowing that there is no danger is one thing, and worrying about it is another.