Chapter 181 Banquet
"Grandmother made fun of me. My granddaughter-in-law has only learned a little bit, but the stars indicate a disaster, so we have to be prepared. My granddaughter-in-law took out all her private money, just to be prepared.
After two days, when all the materials are ready, we will start with the homes of the servants in Wuning Marquis' Mansion, and then the families of the soldiers in Anmin Shop. Those whose houses are leaking will have to be repaired. This natural disaster foreshadows a heavy snowfall in late winter, when it is still cold. ”
Su Qianqian explained seriously.
[If the Wuning Marquisate had taken precautions against this snowstorm, the people who would benefit from it in the future would surely be grateful. Even if there were old grudges, they might change their minds, and it would also reduce the burden on the emperor.
If there really was a day of exile, there would be fewer people throwing rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs. In the original plot, when the men were beheaded, except for the old soldiers, the common people who were unaware of the inside story actually cheered. It was really sad. 】
Su Qianqian sighed inwardly. The Qin family felt very upset after hearing this. They had fought for generations, but in the end they ended up with such a fate. They were really unwilling to accept this.
Mrs. Qin also knew the inside story and immediately ordered her three daughters-in-law:
"This is our mansion's business, and we can't let Qianqian shoulder it alone. I believe Qianqian won't make a mistake. I will take out 10,000 taels of silver from the public treasury, and I will add another 5,000 taels. We will repair the houses of the common people in a big way, and help Qianqian with everything."
When the three old ladies heard that there was something to do, their eyes lit up, and they were immediately willing to take out some of their private money and put it together for Su Qianqian to use.
Su Qianqian admired Mrs. Qin's insight very much. It was a pity that such an open-minded old lady had to die unjustly and humiliatingly on the road of exile. She didn't know whether such a tragic fate of cannon fodder could be changed.
After this matter was arranged, everyone in the Wuning Marquis's mansion became busy from the farm to the mansion. Qin Fu and Nanny Cheng registered the residences of all the servants in the mansion according to Su Qianqian's instructions.
The steward will be responsible for checking the records of those who are not in the marquis's mansion, and will report back and compile them together, arranging them in order of the degree of damage, so that repairs can be carried out starting from the most serious in the future.
The servants in the marquis's mansion were all moved to tears of gratitude, and gradually the news of the coming heavy snow spread.
This day was the day when the new young lady Xue Zhiqing from the Prime Minister's Mansion was hosting a banquet. Qin Hanzhang, who had not been seen for several days, had been waiting quietly by the dining table since early in the morning. He watched Su Qianqian stretch out her hand, with only a tiny trace of light pink on her palm, and then he nodded and ate with peace of mind.
It was already the middle of September. Su Qianqian was wearing a moon-white brocade jacket embroidered with laurel flowers, a skirt embroidered with laurel flowers of the same color, a light blue kesi jacket, and a moon-white cape trimmed with fox fur, revealing a delicate and rosy little face the size of a palm.
Qin Hanzhang was also wearing a moon-white robe embroidered with cloud patterns today. His narrow waist and broad shoulders were bound by a white jade belt. His black hair was tied up with a jade hairpin. Standing next to Su Qianqian, he could be described as a gentleman as handsome as jade. His appearance was not inferior to hers at all, except for that little scar that made him look a little more experienced.
Shi Yan also put a cloak on Qin Hanzhang, and Su Qianqian got on the sedan chair when they went out. When they arrived at the second gate, they saw Qin Yuzhuo already waiting there.
"Why did you come just now? I've been waiting for you for a long time." Qin Yuzhuo pouted and complained.
She had been teaching Qin Mian martial arts these days and had no time to go out and play. Only Zhou Jinxi and Zhuang Yan occasionally went to the small training ground to accompany her, but she felt bored. Today was a day off for her and she was naturally very happy.
Qin Hanzhang ignored her and helped Su Qianqian get into the carriage. After Qin Yuzhuo got in, the carriage drove towards the Prime Minister's Mansion.
The Prime Minister's Mansion was already crowded with people at this time.
Prime Minister Xue is not a person who likes to be lively. The last lotus banquet was for his daughter, and this time was the same.
However, this time, it was two illegitimate sons who were welcoming the guests at the door. When they saw Qin Hanzhang and his wife's carriage, they quickly led them to the banquet hall.
"My father is inside with the Crown Prince and the two princes. Please don't blame the Marquis, the Marquis' wife, and the Third Miss."
Xue Wanning looked normal, wearing a light blue brocade jacket with a ruyi pattern and a Xiang skirt of the same color. She walked forward gracefully and politely.
Xue Zhiqing stood aside, wearing a peach-pink dress inlaid with gold brocade, which was gorgeous, but because she was in a hurry to finish the work, people who knew needlework could see that the embroidery was a bit hasty and rough.
"Brother, sister-in-law, third sister, how are you these days?" Xue Zhiqing's expression and demeanor were dignified, and every word she spoke was affectionate, but her tone was distant.
[The new lady didn't hold the banquet for you, it was just a touchstone to test the benefits brought by her change in status. Naturally, she can't be too warm to you and have to keep her status. 】
The system said faintly.
[For this banquet, Xue Zhiqing also spent a lot of money. She used the money she had saved before and the money given by Madam Xiao to buy the clothes, totaling three thousand taels.
When choosing clothes last night, the maids were sleepy and tired, and they all said that the aqua green one looked the best. However, Xue Zhiqing insisted on wearing the pink one in the morning, but forgot to change her embroidered shoes. The green shoes were very eye-catching. 】
The system continues to eat melons.
Su Qianqian seemed to glance at Xue Zhiqing's feet casually, and sure enough, the aqua green toes of her shoes were exposed.
[If you don't know fashion, this is the latest popular contrasting color combination, red and green, which will increase popularity! 】
Su Qianqian mocked the system, and waited for Su Mu to take off her cloak. She smiled and nodded to the two young ladies in return: "Thank you for your concern, everything is fine. Miss Wan Ning, you don't have to be polite. The Prime Minister is busy with affairs, so how can I wait here?"
Qin Hanzhang just nodded slightly in greeting and presented the gift to Xue Zhiqing without saying much. He followed Xue Dingzhou to the men's guest seats, while Su Qianqian and Qin Yuzhuo were led by the maid to the women's guest seats.
There was only an empty space between the seats for male and female guests, which should be reserved for singing and dancing performances. Prime Minister Xue and Madam Xiao were already seated at the top, with the prince's seat next to them. The two young ladies' seats were next to Madam Xiao's.
Su Qianqian and the other two bowed and then took their seats.
Su Qianqian's gaze naturally turned to the prince first. He always had a warm smile on his face, and was whispering something with King Xiang and King Jing who were sitting next to him.
Prince Xiang seemed a little absent-minded, and Prince Jing was depressed. They both looked at Xue Wanning and Xue Zhiqing respectively.
[Don’t look at it anymore. Paying attention to things and people that don’t belong to you can be either for the sake of salvation or for stubbornness. No matter which one it is, you should wake up! Wipe your saliva first, there are so many melons here! 】
The system was sounding the alarm for Su Qianqian again.
[How could I have that?] There is something in His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that I don’t have, like a temptation emanating from the soul…】
Before Su Qianqian finished speaking, she suddenly noticed Qin Hanzhang looking at her with a complicated look in his eyes...
[That thing on His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is something you don't have, my lady. We can't have that thing. If we take it, we can't give up our life. You make your choice! 】
The system was helpless and prepared to give up treating Su Qianqian.
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