Qiao Xin herself doesn't care about what other people think.
Temporary workers have a one-month probation period, which is based on mutual consent. You can come if you want, and you won’t be waiting after the expiration date! It’s not like we need someone or we must have someone.
She has extended an olive branch, but the other party is unwilling to give even a little trust. It can only be said that they are not destined to be together and cannot be forced.
During the disaster years, her offer of providing food and lodging was already the greatest kindness she could offer. If you really wanted to argue about it, she would be the one who suffered the loss. However, the kindness in her bones made her unwilling to haggle over a meal.
At this time, Qiao Xin became the guest of honor in the prefect's house, and inexplicably became a member of the prefect's wife's flower-viewing party.
In the past, Qiao Yunxin's brothers were the ones who went to the government office to get the deed, but now that her three sons were not at home, she had to come in person. She had planned to go home after getting the deed done, but she didn't expect to be invited to the backyard by the prefect's wife.
The wife of the prefect was a gentle woman, and she had planned to take advantage of this flower viewing banquet to send a letter to invite Qiao Xin to the prefecture to meet him. Her husband had originally told her not to hold out too much hope, and Qiao Xin had rejected the invitation to the banquet since she came to Weizhou Prefecture.
She was really curious about what kind of person this amazing woman her husband always talked about was, and how she caught her husband's eye. If she hadn't heard that Qiao Xin had many children and grandchildren, she would have suspected that she had some unclear relationship with her husband.
Now the person she sent to deliver the invitation has not returned yet, and Qiao Xin unexpectedly appeared in the government office. Was it intentional or unintentional? Jianjian naturally knew.
The prefect's wife quickly gathered her thoughts and sent her trusted nanny to ask for help.
The prefect's back garden was decorated in an exquisite and elegant manner. There were exquisite cakes and tea on the table, and the flowers in the courtyard were in full bloom. All the people in front of him today were the families of the prominent families in the back garden of Weizhou Prefecture.
The ladies gathered together in all their elegance. They were chatting and appreciating flowers. Now, seeing the wife of the prefect eagerly waiting for someone, she couldn't help but be curious, who is this distinguished guest?
"Sister, why did the distinguished guest Hefang come so carefully that we all became so nervous?" The person who said this was the wife of a postmaster under the prefect Wu. Because she was from the same family as the prefect's wife, she spoke with a bit of casualness.
Seeing the prefect's wife sitting upright waiting for someone they had never heard of, they couldn't help but feel a little curious.
"Mrs. Qiao just moved here last year and now lives in Laohu Town. Her family is relatively low-key, so it's normal that you don't know about them. Just don't neglect them."
When they heard that the person came from the remote place in Laohu Town, everyone gave up their thoughts of giving up, except the two daughters-in-law of the Fan family, who became excited.
Qiao Xin was led upstairs by her maid, where she saw a room full of people of all shapes and sizes. They were chatting and laughing, but when they saw her, they immediately fell silent.
When the wife of the prefect saw Qiao Xin for the first time, she was stunned for a moment. She didn't know how to describe the shock she felt. Her husband told her that Madam Qiao was different from the wives of officials and farm ladies she had met. She didn't expect them to be so different.
I thought Qiao Xin was a vulgar old country lady, but when I saw her in person I realized that my preconceived notion was totally wrong.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Xin was even younger than she had imagined. Her hair was simply tied up, without any accessories, and she was wearing a neat short outfit, without any cumbersomeness or frills.
Honey-colored skin, clean and plain, without any makeup on her face, her steps are light and vigorous, but she exudes a heroic spirit and confidence. Her eyes are sharp and firm, and it seems that you can see through her heart when you look into her eyes.
After all, the prefect's wife had seen big scenes before, so she quickly adjusted her thoughts. However, when she saw Qiao Xin dressed so casually, her smile seemed a little forced. She still came forward with a smile and welcomed her into the inner room.
The two exchanged a few pleasantries first, and then the prefect's wife mentioned sending someone to deliver a letter to congratulate Qiao Xin on her award.
Qiao Xin was stunned and asked, "Did Madam send someone to my house?"
Seeing Qiao Xin's reaction, the prefect's wife understood that today's meeting was a mistake and a misunderstanding. No matter how rude Qiao Xin was, she would not dress like this to attend a banquet.
Qiao Xin explained, "I'm really sorry, I left home at 11:00 AM and missed my wife's group. The spring ploughing season is tight and there are many things to do. The children are not at home, so it's not appropriate to publicize anything. I hope my wife won't blame me for my negligence!"
If Qiao Xin had been given a title, it would have been a big event with drums and gongs, and a buffet for several days to announce it to the neighbors and fellow villagers.
But Qiao Xin did not follow the usual path. She neither invited guests nor publicized it, as if she had gained more fame. She just did her usual things, which disappointed those who wanted to take this opportunity to establish a relationship with the Qiao family.
The wife of the prefect secretly admired her for her composure in the face of adversity. After Qiao Xin sat down, she asked for
Qiao Xin looked at the other party quietly without responding.
The prefect's wife sighed and said, "You don't know, old lady, my mother-in-law has a stomachache, and the doctor has told her to drink more honey water. In the past spring, my master and I tried our best but could only get a few taels. Now that I know that your family can taste the honey of various flowers, I want to buy some. I wonder if old lady can help me."
Qiao Xin happily said: "This is not a big deal. It's rare that you are so filial, so why wouldn't I help you?
It's just unfortunate, you have to wait a few more days. It's not that I'm just trying to sell it at a higher price, it's just that when Cao Tianshi returned to Beijing a few days ago, he took away all the nectar, saying that he wanted to give it to His Majesty and the King of Qi to taste.
Now that the time interval is short, it is impossible to collect honey for the second time. It will take a month before the second harvest. By then, I can leave a pound of honey for your old lady in advance."
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