Chapter 22 The Real and Fake Daughter Meets for the First Time
"Mother, my brother died on the battlefield, and I am the only one at home. Mother knows about this. Brother Meng is grateful for my brother's kindness and is willing to take me back to the Marquis' Mansion. Zhiqing is very grateful. How can she feel it is inconvenient?
If stepmother doesn’t want to take Zhiqing in, then Zhiqing can just leave…”
Lu Zhiqing's eyes were filled with tears and she rubbed her handkerchief in sorrow and anxiety.
Her words immediately reversed her situation. If the Qin family continued to press forward, they would be considered ungrateful and would not treat the orphans of meritorious officials well, making Qin Hanzhang and the Marquis' Mansion bear the brand of injustice.
"Miss Lu, why would mother mean that? She is being overly suspicious, isn't she?
Mother is sympathetic to Miss Lu's gentle nature. It would be unfair for you to be with people like us who are straightforward. Since Miss Lu doesn't mind, it would be best for you to stay in the mansion. What our Wuning Marquis's mansion lacks is liveliness. ”
Su Qianqian stood up and walked over to hold Lu Zhiqing, avoiding her wet right sleeve, and comforted her warmly.
Qin Family: We are straightforward people, don’t get involved…
When Old Madam Qin saw that Su Qianqian had changed the subject, she laughed and told everyone to disperse. They were told to go back and have a rest early, as they would be attending a banquet at the Prime Minister's residence in a few days. The girls should take a good bath and apply facial mask, so as not to embarrass the military general's family on that day.
Everyone agreed and dispersed. Qin Yuzhuo even approached Su Qianqian and wanted to go back to the courtyard with her. Unfortunately, Qin Hanzhang was waiting outside the old lady's garden. He forced Qin Yuzhuo to retreat with his eyes and accompanied Su Qianqian back to Tinglan Courtyard.
[Xiao Tong, where did the sun rise from today? 】
[Xibianer, otherwise the Marquis would not be so abnormal. 】
[It is indeed abnormal. I will have a bowl of ice cream to calm my nerves. 】
[According to health science, it is unhealthy to eat an ice bowl so late at night, and it is even more unhealthy if it is eaten by the whole family, as it is high in sugar, fat and cold...]
【And happy! Those who care about health have died young, those who care about fitness have terminal illnesses, those who smoke and drink have lived to be a hundred years old, so be open-minded and do whatever you want, because how long you can live depends on fate! 】
Su Qianqian sat in the sedan chair, dignified and calm, but her conversation with the system was completely different.
Qin Hanzhang suppressed a smile, looked up at the starry sky, and suddenly felt fortunate to be able to return home alive and enjoy the peaceful life ahead.
Not surprisingly, after Du sent a letter to the Prime Minister's Mansion, she received an invitation to a banquet for the whole family the next day.
In the days after the Qiqiao Festival, Su Qianqian, apart from giving Su Geng a scare every day and asking Su Mu to hint to Chuntao to work hard, she might be promoted to a first-class maid. The rest of the time she spent applying facial masks, caring for her skin and trying on new clothes. She pretended not to see Lu Zhiqing trying to please the Qin family everywhere.
On the tenth day of July, the Marquis of Wuning and his family went to the Prime Minister's Residence in a grand procession. There were ten horse-drawn carriages, and dozens of maids and old women were accompanying them as guards.
"Whose car is this that is so luxurious?"
"Didn't you see the Wuning Marquis Mansion logo on the car? Is there any other family in Xijing City that has such a beautiful scenery?"
"A few years ago, when the old Marquis of Wuning was returning victorious, he was surrounded and killed. At that time, the Marquis of Wuning's mansion was not so proud..."
"Be careful with your words, brother! Times have changed. That playboy is no longer the same as before. He has made great achievements and the Wuning Marquis' Mansion is now the most powerful family in Xijing..."
Su Qianqian listened to the discussions of the people outside the window, and glanced at Qin Hanzhang who was sitting upright. He seemed to have heard nothing and there was no expression on his face.
They soon arrived at the Prime Minister's Mansion. The carriage stopped and Qin Hanzhang got off first. He turned around naturally and extended his hand to help Su Qianqian.
[Hey, you are very gentlemanly. If my life wasn’t in danger, I would really fall in love with this type of you. 】
Su Qianqian praised in her heart, stretched out her hand and placed it on Qin Hanzhang's hand generously, then lifted her skirt and walked down the stairs lightly.
She didn't notice that Qin Hanzhang's ears were turning red. When she withdrew her hand, her fingers clenched quietly, as if they were burned by the soft touch before.
Today, Su Qianqian was wearing a new dress made by Madam Xu from Xiayifang. It was a lavender brocade flowered wide-sleeved shirt. The narrow waist showed off her slender curves, and the half-high collar just covered the remaining marks on her neck.
The long skirt with brocade flowers of the same color on her lower body highlights Su Qianqian's tall figure, and the purple color makes her skin look whiter than snow. Standing next to Qin Hanzhang, she is not at all overwhelmed by Qin Hanzhang's coldness.
Moreover, the beauty of these two people is equally matched. Except for the snake bun on Su Qianqian's head and a bunch of jewelry around it which is a bit eye-catching, they are definitely a perfect couple.
The two of them went to pick up Old Madam Qin and Mrs. Du from the car, and several masters and ladies followed with their children.
Prime Minister Xue Jing came to greet her at the door in person. When he saw Mrs. Du, he couldn't help but look away and shrank back.
"Prime Minister Xue, my family is sorry to bother you!" Old Madam Qin bowed with a smile.
"The old lady is here to visit, and Xue Jing's humble house has been brightened up. Please come in."
[My lady, the Prime Minister is really afraid of the Madam. Before we came, he wanted his two sons to welcome the guests on his behalf. He wanted to pretend to be sick, but was refused by his sons and had to come out. Now his legs are still shaking. 】
When Mrs. Du heard what the system said, she puffed out her chest proudly. She had gained her dominance among her childhood friends by fighting with her fists and feet, and she would subdue anyone she could not convince.
The Qin family members secretly held back their laughter.
Everyone was welcomed in with greetings. At the second door stood a tall and beautiful young woman, about eighteen or nineteen years old. When she saw the Qin family come in, she greeted them with a smile on her face.
[Is this the heroine?] As expected, she has her own aura. Look at how the eyes of those gentlemen are unconsciously glued to her. 】
Su Qianqian looked at Xue Wanning while discussing with the system.
[…My dear, she is indeed the heroine. With my current ability, I cannot see her background or the gossips at all. It can be seen that she is the author’s protected daughter. 】
The weak voice of the system startled the Qin family.
Who is the author? This daughter of the prime minister is the heroine. She is obviously the prime minister’s biological daughter. How could she be the author’s biological daughter?
The Qin family looked around and saw that many young men inadvertently cast their eyes on Xue Wanning. Except for the fourth son Qin Hanyue who had married, the fifth and sixth sons also looked at Xue Wanning a few more times.
"This is Miss Lu, the young marquis's adopted sister. I have long admired her. I heard that Miss Lu traveled thousands of miles to find her brother and followed the marquis to rescue soldiers in the northern border. Wan Ning has admired her for a long time."
After Xue Wanning greeted the Qin family, she deliberately pulled Lu Zhiqing aside to talk.
"Miss Xue, you are too kind. Zhiqing has been blessed by my brother's support and my brother's love and protection. Those little things I have done are not worth mentioning. I have heard that Miss Xue is extremely talented. Zhiqing would like to ask Miss Xue for more guidance in the future."
Lu Zhiqing had already prepared for this opportunity and spoke fluently.
[The real and fake daughter met for the first time. This is a historical moment, but also the beginning of a disaster! 】Su Qianqian sighed silently.
The Qin family members looked at each other, and silently wrote down an unsolved mystery in their little notebooks.
Qin Hanzhang had no expression on his face, but he couldn't help but look at Xue Wanning's face, and thought of the exquisite purse in his heart.
[What a wonderful fate, my lady, are you sure you don’t want to eat the melon from your past? 】The system tempts in a cunning way.
[If you don’t want to eat, I…] Su Qianqian resolutely resisted, turned around inadvertently, her eyes shining:
[The person I want to watch the show is here, my second male lead Bai Yueguang! 】
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