Unlike her daughter-in-law, who only knows how to pester her son all day long and does nothing of substance.
It's hateful that such a wonderful person ended up in the hands of her sister-in-law, Madam Wen.
It only caused her immense heartache.
They're both daughters of the Jiang family, so why did her family marry the younger one?
If only Jiang Shuwan could marry into the Earl's family!
She's so pitiful!
Mrs. Bo was heartbroken.
After chatting for a while, more ladies arrived one after another. Like Madam Sun, these ladies were there to find husbands for their eligible sons and daughters.
Lady Jia, the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, and Aunt Chen also arrived. The two entered one after the other. Aunt Chen's eyes lit up when she saw Lady Sun, and Lady Jia's gaze also fell on Lady Sun.
His eyes were like a cat seeing fish, filled with a disgusting greed, but he quickly closed them again.
"Madam Jia."
"Madam Sun."
The two ladies got to know each other through Aunt Chen's introduction and then sat down together for tea.
As expected of a lady from a prominent family, Lady Jia was well-mannered and spoke eloquently, clearly showing that she had read many books.
Seeing Madam Jia's attitude, Madam Sun couldn't help but secretly hope for Jia Qingzhou as well.
"This must be your daughter!"
After speaking with Madam Sun, Madam Jia's gaze fell upon Sun Wanwan.
She looked Sun Wanwan up and down, her eyes full of calculation.
She also exchanged a few words with Sun Wanwan. Sun Wanwan was unaware that Aunt Chen had arranged a marriage between her and the Jia family. She thought that Madam Jia was just an ordinary lady, so she greeted Madam Jia in the same way she usually greeted other ladies.
She answered whatever Lady Jia asked her without any suspicion.
"Your daughter is truly quiet, virtuous, gentle, and dignified."
Madam Jia was very satisfied with Sun Wanwan.
The Jia family was a fourth-rank official, serving as the Minister of the Court of State Ceremonies, while the Sun family was a second-rank general's family; there was a considerable difference between them.
Of course, in her mind, civil officials were superior to military officials, and their Jia family was still a prestigious family, so she did not feel inferior to Madam Sun.
However, the Jia family's resources were all concentrated on her eldest son, while her younger son had little resources, and the legitimate daughters of noble families looked down on her younger son.
She was unwilling to marry a son born out of wedlock.
Jia Qingzhou was also a piece of her flesh.
Jia Qingzhou was already already feeling wronged because the family resources were being prioritized for the eldest son.
She couldn't bear to think that she wouldn't even be able to find a good marriage partner.
The Sun family is clearly a good match.
Although the Sun family were military officers, they were still of the second rank.
Sun Wanwan's personality is clearly easy to manipulate; she doesn't have the arrogance often associated with high-ranking families.
Marrying into a high-ranking family, where one can benefit from their influence and avoid being mistreated, is not the best kind of marriage.
Madam Jia was very tempted and immediately took off a jade bracelet to put on Sun Wanwan's hand.
Receiving a bracelet in such an occasion signifies an implicit engagement.
"Madam Jia, you absolutely must not."
Madam Sun was startled.
She had seen Madam Jia; she seemed polite, kind, and a good mother-in-law.
Jia Qingzhou hasn't even looked at it yet, so we can't make a decision like this.
"Wanwan, why don't you go to the poetry gathering first? You're an unmarried woman, don't you find it boring to be with a group of ladies like us?"
Jiang Shuwan directly sent Sun Wanwan to the Linshui Pavilion.
"Okay, okay."
Sun Wanwan had no idea what was happening. She was led to the Linshui Pavilion by a maid from the Earl's Mansion in a daze.
At this moment, some young men and women had already arrived at the Linshui Pavilion.
The men and women sat on the left and right sides respectively, and Sun Wanwan found a corner in the women's section to sit down.
She drank tea and ate snacks, feeling extremely happy.
Back at the tea room, Madam Jia had already taken a liking to her.
She was determined to have Sun Wanwan, and she also paid more and more attention to Madam Sun, easily making Madam Sun smile with just a few words.
This only made Madam Sun feel even more favorably toward the Jia family.
Aristocratic families have always considered themselves superior, especially when dealing with military officers, and they tend to be quite disrespectful.
If the Jia family were all like Madam Jia, with such a kind and gentle demeanor, then even a larger population wouldn't be a problem.
Before Jia Qingzhou even took the stage, Madam Jia was already awarding points to the Jia family, while Jiang Shuwan sat to the side, watching coldly.
Madam Jia is a capable woman, but the key lies with Jia Qingzhou.
Sun Wanwan was Madam Sun's precious daughter, and she was definitely not someone that Madam Jia could marry just by pretending to be kind.
When a woman marries, she marries a man, not her mother-in-law.
Moreover, the Lu family, including Madam Lu, is very open-minded, and the military lineage shares many common interests with Madam Sun.
Lu Shaogan is both skilled in martial arts and handsome.
Unless Jia Qingzhou can surpass Lu Shaogan, Madam Sun would never allow Sun Wanwan to marry him.
As for whether Jia Qingzhou has the ability...
Obviously not, otherwise I wouldn't have failed so many times in my previous life.
His character is even more despicable.
"Sister, Young Master Qingzhou has arrived."
As Jiang Shuwan was thinking, she heard Aunt Chen's voice. Aunt Chen excitedly pointed to a person in the opposite waterside pavilion and asked Madam Sun to look.
The man had clear features and was quite good-looking, but Lu Shaogan was much more handsome and a few years older than him.
In terms of appearance, he was two points less attractive than Lu Shaogan.
He was dressed in a blue scholar's robe and held a folding fan in his hand.
With a square scarf tied around his head, a style favored by scholars, his entire attire, combined with the refined air cultivated by his aristocratic family, made him appear courteous, composed, and of exceptional character.
He not only drew the attention of the young women at the waterside pavilion, but also the lady of the teahouse.
"Sister, look at our Young Master Qingzhou. He exudes scholarly elegance and is as refined and graceful as a scholar. What can that Young Master Lu have to compare with him?"
Aunt Chen seized the opportunity to whisper in Madam Sun's ear.
Madam Sun was also stunned by Jia Qingzhou's attire.
Jia Qingzhou was refined and proper, unlike Lu Shaogan, who was young and still had a youthful exuberance.
The scions of noble families were indeed different from the military officers; they exuded an air of scholarly refinement.
Even without knowing his family background, one would know that he was a well-read scholar.
Moreover, his movements and gait exude a composed and steady demeanor.
This is the kind of son-in-law that mothers love the most.
Madam Sun looked at Jia Qingzhou and nodded. She felt that what Aunt Chen said was true; the young master of the Jia family, Qingzhou, was indeed a man of exceptional temperament.
Especially when Jia Qingzhou walks on the waterside pavilion, with a garden full of spring sunshine behind him.
This scene, when painted, would resemble a handsome young man walking in the spring sunshine.
At this moment, the painting immediately increased Madam Sun's goodwill towards Jia Qingzhou.
"Young Master Qingzhou certainly has an extraordinary air about him..."
“Auntie, I am a well-mannered and virtuous person outside, but I am a completely different person at home. You must know that.”
"!" Jiang Shuwan's words left Madam Sun speechless with admiration.
"..."
"…………"
Holy crap.
Miss, you really dare to say anything!
Qingxing, standing to the side, was completely shocked by Jiang Shuwan's words.
Madam Sun was also surprised.
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