Chapter 583, Zhu Qiyun
As soon as Xiao Yeyang and the other two left, the female members of the family started discussing.
Mrs. Guo and Mrs. Jiang, who had not paid much attention to Mrs. Li before, saw that Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai came with Xiao Yeyang, and they both took the initiative to talk to Mrs. Li.
Seeing that Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai were so outstanding, the ladies from other families also chatted enthusiastically with Mrs. Li, and often asked whether the two were engaged.
Seeing the ladies from each family so enthusiastic, Mrs. Su San, who had felt that she had wronged her daughter before, now felt secretly relieved. Fortunately, both families were interested in each other and had already reached a verbal agreement.
You know what, the more I saw Wen Kai this time, the more I liked him.
Mrs. Dong, who was standing by, took in Mrs. Su San's expression. She had also heard about the Yan and Su families planning to get married. When she learned that the Yan family had asked Yan Wenkai not to take a concubine in order to marry Su Shiyu, she felt from the bottom of her heart that this was a good marriage.
By marrying into the Su family, the Yan family can take another step forward.
Thinking of her eldest son's active persuasion for them to come to Ningmen Mansion, Mrs. Dong couldn't help but look at Daohua who was chatting and laughing with her daughter and Su Shiyu.
She is a good girl, but unfortunately she is not destined to be with their family.
In March, the old marquis wrote to say that he had found the eldest daughter of the Zhaode Marquisate for Yuanxuan and asked if they were willing.
She asked her parents and friends about it, and learned that the girl from the Zhaode Marquis Mansion was a good one, and her appearance, character, and family background were a perfect match for Yuanxuan.
After careful consideration, she and her husband were both very satisfied with the marriage and nodded in agreement.
Mrs. Dong looked towards the male relatives and saw her son standing among the young men, still shining brightly. She thought to herself that her son should be paired with a girl from a better family.
Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, someone else arrived.
Daohua glanced at the person who came and was slightly stunned.
"Do you know him?" Dong Yuanyao noticed the change in Daohua's expression and followed her gaze.
Daohua nodded. "The husband of the lady in the lead, Zhu Jiaoyu, was once my father's subordinate. I once met the girl behind her."
Here, Madam Zhu saw that Madam Li looked a little uncomfortable. She used to look down on Madam Li because of her merchant status, but now she was a fourth-rank lady appointed by the emperor himself, while she was still just a teacher's wife.
Mrs. Li was also a little surprised to see Mrs. Zhu, but she didn't show anything. When the other party looked at her, she smiled and nodded as a greeting.
After Mrs. Zhu exchanged greetings with the ladies of each family, she took the ladies who came with her and a girl of fifteen or sixteen years old and sat next to the wife of the Pingzhou prefect.
"Madam Tang, this is my worthless niece, Qiyun." Madam Zhu enthusiastically introduced the girl beside her to the wife of the Pingzhou prefect. "Qiyun, Madam Tang's cup of tea is almost empty. Please go and fill it up."
The wife of the Pingzhou prefect looked at Zhu Qiyun with a smile, her eyes filled with undisguised criticism and scrutiny.
Zhu Qiyun blushed at the gaze that was as if she was looking at a commodity. She suppressed her reluctance and shame and walked to the wife of the Pingzhou magistrate, took the teapot handed to her by the maid, and began to pour tea.
Maybe it was because she was too nervous, but Zhu Qiyun didn't pay attention and the teapot tilted a little too much, causing the tea to overflow.
"oops!"
The overflowing hot water touched the hands of the wife of the Pingzhou prefect, causing her to scream out.
The sound was quite loud and Zhu Qiyun was startled. She lost her grip on the teapot and it fell to the ground with a clang and shattered into pieces.
The Pingzhou magistrate's wife's shoes and dress were soaked by the tea. She looked at Zhu Qiyun with an angry and irritated look: "Miss Zhu, what are you doing? Can't you even pour a cup of tea?"
Zhu Qiyun wanted to help the wife of the Pingzhou magistrate wipe the water off her body, but was pushed to the ground by her.
The noise here immediately attracted the attention of others. Even the male relatives heard the sound and looked over here.
Zhu Qiyun fell to the ground, feeling the strange gazes falling on her. She lowered her head and wished she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"There's a changing room next door. Madam Tang, go change."
A lady spoke up to remind them.
After hearing this, Mrs. Tang left cursing with the help of her maid.
Daohua, Dong Yuanyao and others were also watching this side. Seeing Zhu Qiyun sitting on the ground and no one helping her, they immediately looked at Wang Maner.
After receiving the signal, Wang Man'er walked towards Zhu Qiyun and said, "Miss, your skirt is wet too. My maid has some clean clothes. Please come with me to change."
Zhu Qiyun looked at Wang Man'er, who had helped her out of her predicament, with gratitude in her heart. With her help, she stood up and asked, "Who is your daughter?"
Wang Maner looked towards the rice flowers.
Zhu Qiyun followed her gaze and was slightly shocked when she saw the rice flowers.
Wang Maner: "Miss, everyone is watching us, let's go change our clothes first."
Zhu Qiyun nodded and followed Wang Maner.
After Wang Man'er took Zhu Qiyun away, Madam Zhu and the lady who came with her finally came to their senses from the incident and quickly called the maid who was still stunned to follow them.
Seeing that Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu were both looking at her, Daohua thought for a moment and whispered how she met Zhu Qiyun.
After hearing Daohua's words, Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu both opened their mouths wide.
"On the wedding day, the groom and another woman both committed suicide for love. Miss Zhu was so unlucky." Dong Yuanyao sighed.
Su Shiyu also sighed: "That Mrs. Zhu even brought Miss Zhu out to meet guests. I guess the marriage should have been called off."
Dong Yuanyao: "Of course I have to quit. If I don't, and I marry a man who is willing to die for another woman, how will I live in the future?"
Su Shiyu shook her head: "Life won't be easy after the engagement is broken off." As she said that, she looked at Daohua and they both looked at Madam Zhu.
At this moment, Mrs. Tang had changed her clothes and came back, and Mrs. Zhu smiled at her apologetically.
Not long after, Wang Maner came back with Zhu Qiyun who had changed her clothes.
Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu looked at the decent and generous Zhu Qiyun in front of them, and there was a hint of sympathy in their eyes.
"Thank you Miss Yan for your help. Qiyun is very grateful."
Zhu Qiyun bowed to Daohua gratefully.
Daohua quickly stood up and returned the greeting: "Miss Zhu, you are too polite. It's just a small favor."
Seeing Zhu Qiyun standing still, Daohua thought of the attitude of the wife of the Pingzhou prefect just now and said with a smile, "It seems that there is no room over there, Madam Zhu. However, there is still some space over here. If Miss Zhu is willing, why not sit with us and watch the dragon boat race?"
Zhu Qiyun nodded quickly: "I do, thank you."
On the other side, Zhu Qiyun's mother, Mrs. Zhu Si, saw her daughter sitting with the girls from the prefect's and provincial governor's families, and was no longer being looked at strangely by others, so she felt a little relieved.
(End of this chapter)
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