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Madam Sun was also surprised.
Well, Jiang Shuwan's words were quite a mood killer.
But it is really, really deadly!
The Sun family was so familiar with Jiang Shuwan that Madam Sun knew exactly what her room looked like.
Thinking of Jiang Shuwan, who appears poised and elegant in public, but is actually a lazy bum who sleeps in all day in private.
For a moment, Madam Sun's gaze towards Jia Qingzhou was no longer as ardent as before.
Jia Qingzhou may appear calm and refined on the surface, but that may not be the case.
Maybe he's faking it.
She needs to open her eyes and see clearly.
Madam Sun opened her eyes wide, leaving Madam Jia and Aunt Chen completely baffled.
Why did Madam Sun's eyes suddenly turn cold when they were clearly shining?
Could it be that the Crown Prince's wife said something to her?
Madam Jia and Aunt Chen, with their shrewd eyes, watched Jiang Shuwan and guessed that Jiang Shuwan had spoken to Madam Sun in a low voice, so they couldn't hear her at all.
Fortunately, Jia Qingzhou was putting in effort on the other side.
He passed the waterside pavilion and walked to the front of the Linshui Pavilion. The boy standing at the door quickly lifted the curtain for him.
The boy was young and clumsy, and when he lifted the curtain, he accidentally hit Jia Qingzhou's fan.
"Please forgive me, sir."
The boy knelt down in fear, but Jia Qingzhou just smiled faintly and didn't take it to heart. He even helped the boy up.
Jiang Shuwan heard Aunt Chen's surprised voice again.
"That fan is Young Master Qingzhou's beloved possession, made by a famous craftsman and worth a thousand gold pieces. Yet he isn't angry at all?"
“How could a scion of a noble family be so petty? Besides, the boy’s mistake was unintentional. Even in our own home, we don’t easily mistreat our servants.”
"As expected of a distinguished family, their family tradition is one of kindness and benevolence."
They were singing in unison, and Madam Sun's eyes lit up again as she listened.
When buying pigs, look at the pen; the Jia family certainly has a good family tradition.
Madam Jia was kind, and so was Jia Qingzhou.
“Auntie, my mother-in-law also eats vegetarian food and chants Buddhist prayers every day. Her words are more beautiful than her singing.”
Madam Sun: "..."
Jiang Shuwan's words made Madam Sun's eyes darken again.
As a fellow wife of a high-ranking official, she had heard of Wen's reputation for compassion and had occasionally met her in social interactions. She thought of her as a kind-hearted and charitable person.
It was only after Jiang Shuwan married into the Marquis's mansion that she gained a different understanding of Wen Shi, a well-known philanthropist in the capital.
Hearing Jiang Shuwan mention the Wen family, she became more wary of Madam Jia.
As for Jia Qingzhou, she needs to assess him carefully and not make a hasty decision.
"What happened?"
"What exactly did the young master's wife say to Madam Sun? Why did her eyes look so indifferent again?"
Madam Jia was so angry that she ground her teeth and whispered in a secluded corner with Aunt Chen.
"Oh, madam, I don't know either. They're close friends, so they all avoid me."
"That young master's wife is such a troublemaker, she's everywhere."
"That's right. Last time at the Sun residence, I talked to my sister about the marriage between our Jia family and the Sun family. She was also very obstructive. I said that civil officials are good and have a promising future, but she insisted that civil and military officials are the same. Bah! Shameless! She makes things difficult for me at every turn, even though I haven't offended her."
"Then why did you call her over?"
"I'm innocent! It wasn't me who called out, it was my sister."
"Then get rid of her. Keeping her around will only ruin our plans."
"This, this, I'm afraid that's impossible. My sister trusts her very much. She asked her to come and help with the matchmaking. Besides, we have different social statuses. How could I possibly get her to do it?"
"Useless thing!"
After being scolded by Madam Jia, Aunt Chen felt both wronged and indignant.
Jiang Shuwan is the wife of a prince, while she is the wife of a sixth-rank official. She even fawns over Lady Jia, a fourth-rank official. She can only make a few sarcastic remarks about Jiang Shuwan because of her relationship with the Sun family.
Tell her to send Jiang Shuwan away?
Madam Jia is truly insane; how could she even think of something like this?
"Then what do you suggest we do? She keeps nagging and whining to Madam Sun..."
"Madam, please calm down. Our second-rate family is not unworthy of the Sun family. Young Master Qingzhou is truly talented. Although my sister is muddle-headed, she still has eyes. When Qingzhou shows his talent, my sister and niece will be dazzled."
"That's true..."
Aunt Chen's words were brilliant; they belittled the Sun family while praising the Jia family and Jia Qingzhou, leaving Madam Jia completely pleased.
The two returned to their seats, no longer in such a hurry as before, and leisurely began to drink their tea.
What's the rush? It's not like the Jia family is unworthy of the Sun family.
Her son is so outstanding.
When Jia Qingzhou walked into the poetry gathering at the Linshui Pavilion, the crowd erupted in excitement.
"What! Young Master Qingzhou has arrived."
"Quickly, surround them! Young Master Qingzhou is not someone you can easily meet."
"I have long heard of Young Master Qingzhou's reputation. It is an honor to meet you today..."
"Seeing is believing, I'm so glad I finally met Young Master Qingzhou!"
"Young Master Qingzhou, thanks to your guidance last time, I have made some progress in my studies. Please continue to teach me... Hey, hey, don't push! You're interrupting Young Master Qingzhou's speech..."
Jia Qingzhou seemed to have some real talent, as he was warmly welcomed by talented men and beautiful women as soon as he entered.
Even the young ladies in their boudoirs had heard of his name. When they saw him arrive, they all looked towards him, their faces filled with admiration and excitement.
If Jia Qingzhou's gaze accidentally swept over them, they would all lower their heads shyly, looking like young girls in the throes of first love.
"???"
This Jia Qingzhou is indeed quite capable; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to bewitch his aunt.
Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but perk up a bit.
Seeing this situation, Madam Sun told Jiang Shuwan to forget her previous warnings.
The enthusiasm these talented men and beautiful women showed for Jia Qingzhou was genuine. If Jia Qingzhou were truly all show and no substance, others would not have treated him this way.
Thinking about it, Madam Sun's gaze became fervent.
"Madam Jia, see what I told you? The moment a famous person appears, their demeanor is different from others. Our Qingzhou has become the focus of the poetry gathering the moment she appeared."
"Of course, he's my son."
Madam Jia immediately raised her head triumphantly, especially when she saw the eager look on Madam Sun's face, she was even more smug and self-satisfied.
If Jia Qingzhou weren't the second son in the family, with his looks, temperament, and talent, he would never have been chosen by the Sun family; he would have easily found a daughter from a prestigious family.
“Wan, what do you think of Jia Qingzhou? He seems to have some real talent.”
Madam Sun pulled Jiang Shuwan aside and asked her questions.
"Let's wait and see. Aren't they going to write poetry?"
Jiang Shuwan's eyes were indifferent. Jia Qingzhou did indeed appear to be a refined and cultured scholar, with everyone fawning over him, yet he showed no arrogance whatsoever.
He would answer any question asked of him without reservation, as if he were sharing all his knowledge, which made the men and women at the poetry gathering admire him even more, and Madam Sun was increasingly pleased with him.
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