Chapter 279 Xin Family Secrets
"Let's go to Anmin Clothing Store first and buy some clothes for your second sister-in-law. Since Wuning Marquis's Mansion is going to recognize their daughter, it will be a grand celebration."
"Not bad, not bad!" Qin Yuzhuo nodded repeatedly.
Madam Zhang, the owner of Anmin Clothing Store, also lost her husband in the battle of Mount Xumi. She served her parents-in-law and raised their children alone. Five years ago, when Qin Hanzhang went to war, her eldest son followed him. Fortunately, although he was injured, he finally returned safely.
Madam Zhang was good at cutting and embroidery. When the manager of Anmin Clothing Shop was being recruited, she took the initiative to volunteer. She defeated more than ten young embroiderers in the competition and became the manager. She was very cheerful and talkative, and the women who came to the shop to make clothes were particularly close to her.
"Madam Zhang, are there any interesting secrets in the residence of Grand Historian Xin Jianxi? It's boring to pick out materials, if there are any, please tell me."
Su Qianqian fiddled with the cloth samples that Madam Zhang brought, binding them piece by piece on a thin board. Next to them was an explanation of the origin of the material, its advantages and disadvantages, and what kind of clothes it was suitable for.
Anmin Clothing Store was originally recruited and opened by the Wuning Marquis Mansion. Although it was opened in the name of the emperor, these shopkeepers must have been reviewed by the stewards of the Wuning Marquis Mansion, so Madam Zhang naturally knew who the boss was.
Only Madam Zhang and Su Qianqian's sister-in-law were in the room at this time. Madam Zhang thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "It's really quite interesting. Madam Hou, just listen to it for fun."
“I heard that there are many rules in the residence of Grand Historian Xin, and Grand Historian’s wife has always been soft-hearted, so the old lady is the one who makes the decisions in the backyard.
Some time ago, many officials and merchants came to our clothing shop to make winter clothes, including the residence of the Grand Historian. Even this small matter of winter clothes was arranged by the old lady herself.
The old lady's personal nanny was in charge of this task, and she was very disrespectful to the wife of the Grand Historian, saying that she couldn't even control her concubine. If the Wuning Marquis's Mansion had not clearly stated that concubines were not allowed when the second young lady got married, the third young lady born to the concubine would have married in.
Unfortunately, the eldest daughter became a widow one year after her marriage, and the old lady of the Xin family’s plan was ruined. The Wuning Marquis’ Mansion was deserted at that time, and the girls of the Xin family gave up hope.
When the Marquis returned victoriously, the Xin family started to think again, hoping that the Second Lady would use the young master to gain some benefits for the Xin family in the Marquis' Mansion.
The nanny said that the unmarried girls and unmarried boys of the Xin family, as well as those from the second and third branches, were all moving around, using the name of being relatives of the Wuning Marquis's mansion to try to get into good families. ”
As Madam Zhang spoke, she checked Su Qianqian's expression and put the cloth patterns she had picked out together.
"But although the maid didn't say much, it happened that someone who was familiar with the second wife of the Xin family came that day and said that although the Xin family has many rules, the eldest son of the Xin family, who is now the chancellor of the Imperial College, is just like his father, favoring his concubine and neglecting his wife.
The daughters of concubines have surpassed the legitimate daughters, and are raised under the name of the main wife as legitimate daughters, pretending to be weak every day.
The eldest son of the Marquis of Jinyang Mansion returned to the court after his meritorious service. She saw him in a restaurant on that day and became interested. She spent the whole day trying to make friends with the eldest daughter of the Zhou family and marry into the Marquis of Jinyang Mansion. ”
[So that's how it is. The Xin family took advantage of them whenever they could, leaving behind a good reputation for their daughters not marrying again, and then let their own daughter marry into the Marquis of Jinyang's mansion. They are so disgusting and heartless that they think so happily! 】
The system couldn't help but complain.
Su Qianqian had a general idea of the situation in her mind, and with the information sent by Cuiying Tower and Huarong Pavilion every month, she had a general understanding of the Xin family's situation.
"With these materials, I can pick the latest styles and make a few sets of clothes. They will be complete from inside to outside. Here are the measurements."
Su Qianqian handed the paper with the Second Madam's size written on it to Madam Zhang.
"It must be done as soon as possible. No matter how much the wages are, they must be used in seven days."
"Don't worry, Madam Hou. I will ask the embroiderers to spare some time to make it right away."
Madam Zhang agreed respectfully and sent Su Qianqian out.
Su Qianqian went out with quite a fuss today. The ceremonial guard of Marquis Wuning, plus her entourage of more than 20 maids and servants, went to the house of the Grand Historian in a grand procession.
The carriage stopped in front of the door, making the house of the Grand Historian look old and shabby. The gateman had already rushed to report, and the Grand Historian's mother, Madam Xin, personally came with the female family members to greet them.
"I really don't deserve it. I'm sorry that I came so rashly and made the old lady laugh. But when I think about it, your family is not one that sticks to the rules. Didn't the Supervisor come to visit our second wife impromptu two days ago? So I simply didn't send a visiting card and became an uninvited guest."
Su Qianqian and Old Madam Xin sat in the hall, Qin Yuzhuo sat below them with a sullen face, and a group of female members of the Xin family accompanied them cautiously.
When Old Lady Xin heard Su Qianqian say this, the smile on her face froze, and then she nodded quickly: "That's how it should be, that's how it should be, we are all real in-laws, there is no need for so many rules."
"What the old lady said is absolutely right. Since we don't need to follow those empty formalities and rules, this matter will be easy to handle."
Su Qianqian turned to look at the female relatives: "Which one is Madam Xin?"
A middle-aged woman sitting next to her raised her head and wanted to respond, but looked at Old Madam Xin first.
"Xun, the Marquis's wife asked you, why don't you answer?" Old Madam Xin glared at Grand Astrologer's wife Xun with annoyance.
"Yes, Madam Marquis, it's me." Madam Xin nodded quickly in response.
[It is indeed the lady with a big heart. The one with a small heart will not live to this day. 】The system snorted.
"Madam Xun, a few days ago, your son, the Minister of Supervision, came to our house to meet the Second Madam, and kept saying that she had disgraced the Xin family and ruined the reputation of the women in the Xin family, and asked her to end her life on her own. Madam, do you know about this?"
Su Qianqian asked with a smile.
"What did the Marquis' wife say? I know that Dalang has been to the Marquis's mansion. How can he commit suicide? Isn't it to advise her not to have the idea of remarrying? Mother, you also know about this..."
Madam Xun looked at Su Qianqian in astonishment, then turned to look at Madam Xin.
Old Madam Xin looked a little unnatural: "Maybe it was because Jilan was stubborn that her brother said some harsh words."
"Mother, even if Jilan is stubborn, it's not her fault. Why do you want her to end her life? Are you forcing her to die?"
Madam Xun's voice became shrill, and then she choked and cried.
"Xun, the Marquis is here, please don't say anything that will embarrass you." Old Madam Xin scolded her harshly, and then hurriedly explained to Su Qianqian: "Mothers always dote on their children, Madam, please forgive me for making fun of you."
"It's nothing funny, it's just a pity..."
"That's right. It's a pity for the good reputation of the second lady of the Marquis's Mansion and the clean daughter of the Xin family. Jilan is really not a person who knows the importance of things. If Shuanglan was in this position, she would never act like this.
Madam, you still have to persuade Jilan. There is still an unmarried daughter in the Xin family. Don't let anything go wrong in the arranged marriage because of her. Otherwise, it will ruin our girl's life and chill the hearts of everyone in the Marquis's family. ”
A charming woman sitting below spoke up, forcing a flattering smile towards Su Qianqian.
"Who is this lady, so wise and thoughtful?"
Su Qianqian asked with a smile.
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