Madam Qiao was taken aback when she saw her taking her hand. She was a little shy, but still nodded politely. "I am grateful for the Duchess's kindness. I will definitely visit your residence when the time comes."
"Madam Chen, you're too kind. I was just worried that I had no company when I arrived in Xiangzhou. If you could come and sit with me, I would be more than happy to do so. How could it be a bother?"
Madam Xu smiled, then couldn't help but look at Chen Lingsu beside her, praising, "Your daughter is truly beautiful."
Chen Lingsu blushed and quickly lowered her head.
Upon hearing this, Madam Qiao couldn't help but smile. "She's just a wild girl; she really doesn't deserve the praise of the Duchess."
“How could that be? I think Susu is very well-behaved and elegant, and many girls her age can’t compare to her,” Madam Xu said earnestly.
She meant it sincerely. Although Chen Lingsu seemed shy, she was very quiet and well-behaved.
She was increasingly satisfied with what she saw.
She wasn't familiar with other families in Xiangzhou, but she knew a bit about the Chen family. With a father like Chen Mubai, she believed his daughter would be just as good. If she could marry him as her daughter-in-law, that would be wonderful.
Thinking of this, Madam Xu became even more excited, "Susu, please visit our Wen residence more often."
Seeing this, how could Wen Nongnong not know what her mother was planning?
Her lips twitched. How desperate was her second brother to marry that his mother had already set her sights on the first person she met?
To avoid frightening the young girl with her mother's enthusiasm, Wen Nongnong had no choice but to beckon to Chen Lingsu, "Susu, come sit here with me, let's talk."
"Okay." Chen Lingsu obediently replied, got up and sat down in the chair next to her.
"What do you usually do to pass the time at home, Susu?" Wen Nongnong asked softly.
Chen Lingsu wasn't good at dealing with important people, so she sat somewhat reservedly. Hearing this, she hesitated for a moment before replying, "I didn't do anything..."
Wen Nong Nong noticed that the skin on her fingers was not as delicate as that of a young lady from a wealthy family; instead, it was rather rough and slightly dark. However, when she occasionally raised her head, the skin on her neck that was exposed was extremely fair. Therefore, Wen Nong Nong guessed that her face must have been tanned by the sun.
But why would she, the daughter of a prefect, be exposed to the sun and become so tanned?
And the same goes for the Qiao family.
The mother and daughter are both good-looking, but their skin is not very good.
But when she thought of Chen Mubai, who was honest and dedicated to serving the people, she understood a little better.
Presumably, the Qiao mother and daughter did a lot of housework at home on a regular basis.
Thinking of this, she felt a pang of emotion.
I doubt there is any other official family like the Chen family.
“When Susu has nothing to do, she can come to the Prince’s Mansion more often and talk to me,” Wen Nongnong said.
"Okay." Chen Lingsu nodded, then couldn't help but steal a glance at her.
Wen Nongnong noticed her scrutiny and asked with a smile, "What's wrong?"
Chen Lingsu then said somewhat shyly, "Your Majesty is not quite what I imagined."
"Oh, what kind of person do you imagine me to be?" Wen Nongnong asked with interest.
Chen Lingsu carefully considered her words and said softly, "Noble, unattainable."
Wen Nong Nong chuckled, "I'm just an ordinary person, just like everyone else."
Chen Lingsu opened her lips, wanting to say that it was still different. Although the princess in front of her was so approachable, her beauty and temperament made people unconsciously feel inferior.
She then said, "Only today did I realize that the Princess is such a kind person."
“Since you know I’m so kind, then come visit the Prince’s Mansion more often. Of course, if you don’t like coming to the Prince’s Mansion, you can go to the Wen Mansion. My mother likes you very much.” Wen Nongnong winked at her.
"Okay." Chen Lingsu smiled.
After chatting for a while, she became less reserved.
Mr. Qiao noticed this and was very pleased.
She was worried that Susu wouldn't be able to integrate into this kind of life and circle, but fortunately the princess and the Wen family were all kind and friendly people.
If she interacts with them more in the future, she probably won't be so resistant to her current life.
Thinking of this, she was somewhat glad that she hadn't refused Chen Mubai's visit to the Prince's Mansion today.
Chen Lingsu sat next to Wen Nongnong, listening to her speak, and occasionally glancing at her secretly.
She liked this Princess Xiang very much. It was pleasant to listen to her speak, not to mention that she was so beautiful, a real treat for the eyes.
Her eyes were almost constantly on Wen Nong Nong, so she didn't notice Wen Ting Yun standing under the tree, waving to her repeatedly.
However, she didn't notice, but Wen Nongnong did.
She was secretly a little surprised.
What's wrong with my second brother?
How could you harass a girl in front of so many people?
Just as she was about to ask Bai Li, Chen Lingsu suddenly stood up and said, "Your Highness, I need to use the restroom."
“Go ahead.” Wen Nongnong paused for a moment, then nodded.
After she left, she immediately asked Bai Li to follow and check on her, fearing that her second brother might be bullying the young girl.
After leaving the waterside pavilion, Chen Lingsu paused for a moment before walking into the garden.
Just now, when she was talking to the princess, the second young master of the Wen family threw a stone at her feet, which caught her attention and signaled her to come out.
He had caused her to be captured by the Ironclad Guards. Although she didn't say anything in front of everyone, she was still somewhat annoyed.
Now he's throwing stones at her again. She wants to see what he's up to.
She hadn't gone far when she came to a cassia tree and saw Wen Tingyun sitting at a stone table.
Seeing the boy smiling brightly at her, she stopped in her tracks and did not go any further.
"What do you want from me?" Her expression was somewhat cold, showing none of the obedient and demure demeanor she displayed when facing Wen Nongnong.
Upon seeing this, Wen Tingyun's smile froze. She looked at her in surprise, but then, remembering how she had caused her to be captured by the Ironclad Guards, she understood. "I'm so sorry about what happened earlier. I didn't mean to."
He stood up and sincerely apologized.
Upon hearing this, Chen Lingsu glanced at him and, seeing that he didn't seem to be faking it, the coldness on her face lessened, and she said calmly, "Never mind, ignorance is no excuse, I don't blame you."
After saying that, he turned and walked back.
Wen Tingyun was stunned.
that's all?
She didn't scold herself or utter a single word of blame.
He was prepared to be scolded, since he had indeed acted unfairly, but he didn't expect the young girl to be so magnanimous and not say a word about it.
But the girl's magnanimity only made him look even more pathetic.
Wen Tingyun touched her head, feeling even more guilty.
Before Chen Lingsu returned to the waterside pavilion, Bai Li had already gone back ahead of her.
She whispered a few words to Wen Nongnong.
After hearing this, Wen Nongnong finally understood the whole story.
Her second brother was really something. Luckily, the girl was magnanimous and didn't hold it against him. If she had encountered a fiercer one, she would have given him a good scolding.
But Chen Lingsu's temper is too good; it's no wonder her second brother is so good-natured.
She was in a very sorry state when she was brought here by the armored guards.
Wen Nongnong sighed inwardly.
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