Chapter 211: Hot Cake
The teacup broke.
Sun Yanshu panicked.
A family with a daughter is sought after by hundreds of families.
Especially someone like Jiang Qiaoer.
My family can’t be said to be very good, but it’s not bad either.
At least the Jiang family now has a fifth-rank official in the capital. Although he has been demoted, he is still an unattainable existence for the wealthy gentry in Jiangzhou.
Not only that, the Jiang family also produced two scholars.
Both young scholars are disciples of Master Cui, and they will surely have a bright future.
Jiang Qiaoer has outstanding appearance, can read and write, is proficient in abacus, and understands business.
Not spoiled, not willful, and able to endure hardship.
Such a girl may not be liked by officials, but she is very popular among wealthy merchants.
Sun Yanshu also noticed it today.
Brother Jiang Zifeng and Qiao'er are both very popular now.
Fortunately, Qiao'er and he were in love with each other, otherwise there would be no chance.
He couldn't wait any longer...
Jiang Miaomiao looked at her brother Yanshu, who was in a panic and looked as if he had lost a treasure, and showed an innocent smile.
Sister Qiao'er has reached the age of marriage, which makes her a grown-up girl in Qingshi Town.
Fortunately, she was born in Jiangzhou when she was still young.
If you wait any longer, the daylily will get cold.
Jiang Zifeng quickly handed him a handkerchief and said, "Brother Yanshu, why are you drunk when you haven't even had any drinks yet?"
He had no idea how much impact his sister's words had on Brother Yanshu.
However, Brother Yanshu, who is always calm, is a little irritable today, like a young boy.
It feels weird.
Jiang Ziyan looked at his sister. The little girl was eating cakes proudly. Aunt Xiuxiu outside the house was peeking in.
Then he saw Sun Yanshu, who was sitting on pins and needles and was about to stand up and say goodbye.
He understood instantly.
He pinched his sister's cheek and smiled knowingly.
He stood up and grabbed Sun Yanshu, "Brother Yanshu, the banquet isn't over yet, where are you going?"
"I... go out for a walk..." Sun Yanshu looked at his half-smile and guessed that this kid might have noticed something.
This kid is so cunning.
Well, with his help, maybe I can become his brother-in-law soon.
He took Jiang Ziyan's arm and walked out, saying, "Brother Yan, I want to see your mother, right now."
"But...but my mother is hosting a banquet. It would be inappropriate to go like this." Jiang Ziyan looked embarrassed, but he was very happy in his heart.
He was excited in his heart, but did not show it on his face.
I finally got it.
No wonder Brother Yanshu always goes to his house these days.
Sometimes he delivered special products sent from the capital to the master's wife, and sometimes he delivered cakes and snacks. He almost took away all the servants' cargo planes.
It turns out... he was going there for Sister Qiao'er.
Good, excellent!
Brother Yanshu is their good friend and classmate. He is a gentleman with a bright future. There is nothing better than making him their brother-in-law.
Sun Yanshu was anxious and paced a few steps in the yard.
He walked up to Jiang Ziyan, bowed deeply, and said, "Brother Yan, I won't hide it from you. I am attracted to your sister and want to marry her. I hope you can help me."
"You just heard that a woman has asked Aunt Lu to propose marriage. I'm afraid it's too late..."
If it’s too late, Qiao’er will be snatched away by someone else.
Sun Yanshu was afraid that Aunt Lu would get along well with those ladies, so he impulsively agreed to marry Qiao'er.
While this situation is rare, it is not impossible.
Today, Aunt Lu has a very high prestige in Taoxi Village and even in Qingshi Town. It is no exaggeration to say that she is the breadwinner of the people of Qingshi Town.
If she said anyone could do it, Qiao'er's parents probably wouldn't say a word against it.
He originally wanted to propose to Qiao'er after achieving fame and success in the imperial examination next autumn, but now it seems that he can't wait any longer.
Jiang Ziyan stopped pretending when he heard that and quickly helped him up, "Brother Yanshu, why didn't you tell me earlier? Don't worry, I'll take care of this."
In the corridor pavilion.
Jiang Miaomiao was nestling in her elder brother's arms and eating happily.
There are a lot of delicious food on the table at today's banquet. Now that my mother is not here, I can eat to my heart's content.
Eating something is not only delicious, but also fresh.
Just like the dishes she asked Aunt Xiuxiu to make, they can only be made at Yipinju. Scarcity makes things valuable, so they are naturally sought after.
But to her, those things were nothing new and commonplace.
What attracted her more were the new things that she had never seen or eaten before.
But at this moment, considering that her elder brother took the trouble to peel the pomegranates for her one by one, she still ate them reluctantly.
I can't eat one by one, I want a handful.
Just as she put a handful of pomegranate seeds in her mouth and hadn't started chewing, she was picked up by her second brother.
Just as the eldest brother was about to catch up, he was stopped by a young man in green clothes, "Brother Feng, you can't abandon us..."
Jiang Ziyan carried his sister out of the hospital and happened to see Aunt Xiuxiu coming towards him.
"Auntie, could you please tell my mother that Miaomiao has a stomachache and is in my room?"
Xiuxiu nodded at the little girl's head and glanced at her round belly. "Little clever girl...I'm worried your mother will beat you!"
"Wow...my stomach hurts..." Jiang Miaomiao immediately held her stomach and pouted.
Forget it, for Sister Qiao’s happiness, I’ll just be a tool for once.
Xiuxiu frowned slightly.
There's no point pretending. You'll get beaten when you deserve it.
She pinched the little kid's face and left without looking back.
Jiang Ziyan was no longer surprised. He watched his sister's performance with a suppressed smile, then carried her straight to his room.
Xier followed calmly.
"Is Miaomiao really in pain? Should we take her to the doctor?"
Seeing no one answered, Sun Yanshu hurriedly chased after him.
The little girl lying on Yan Ge'er's shoulder grinned and giggled at him.
The corners of Sun Yanshu's mouth twitched.
Then I heard the little girl call out sweetly, "Brother-in-law... follow me quickly..."
The shout made him feel relieved.
In the flower hall.
Lu Qingyao had just sent away the lady who wanted to get married when an uninvited guest arrived.
Mrs. Fang walked in holding a little girl.
After both parties exchanged greetings, Madam Fang finally asked, "Is Madam Jiang free right now?"
Lu Qingyao: ...
Can I say I'm busy?
She asked this question because there were only three of them in the room, and she, as the host, couldn't leave them alone.
"Mrs. Fang, please take a seat."
Lu Qingyao looked at the little girl beside her and asked, "Is this your daughter?"
The little girl looked about fifteen or sixteen years old. Her appearance combined the best features of Fang Xuezheng and his wife, making her pretty and charming.
But she remembered that Mrs. Fang came to the banquet alone, so how come there was suddenly a daughter?
When the little girl saw Lu Qingyao looking at her, she lowered her head shyly.
Mrs. Fang introduced: "This is my daughter Jingxian..."
Then he looked at Lu Qingyao again, "Madam Lu, what do you think of Xian'er? Is she still worthy of your attention?"
"Of course... it's... excellent..."
However, it catches the eye...
What does this mean?
Lu Qingyao was a little confused about this operation.
Madam Fang had the maid take her daughter away, then she said shamelessly, "They say a woman three years older than her husband is a treasure. My daughter Xian'er has just passed the age of 15, and she looks like a perfect match for your daughter Feng'er. They are both talented and beautiful. If you don't mind, why don't you choose an auspicious date and arrange the marriage for the two children?"
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