pappabearbooks Chapter 448 Preparing for Marriage
Chapter 448 Preparing for Marriage
Evening
Xu Shuangxue heard about Zhao Kang as soon as she returned to the house.
The servants in the yard said that Zhao Kang woke up at noon and ran to Mrs. Xu’s yard to make a big fuss, insisting that he was sent to Chunfeng Tower after being knocked unconscious. Mrs. Xu was dubious and asked to follow Zhao Kang. The confessions of the coachman and the boy who served were completely different from Zhao Kang. They insisted that Zhao Kang went to Chunfeng Tower by himself.
Zhao Kang cursed those two people loudly, and then pestered the old lady to find someone from Chunfeng Tower to give a confession. The people sent by the old lady asked the madam from Qingfeng Tower and several serving girls, but they ended up with Xu Mansion's coachman, The boy's confession was consistent.
At this time, Zhao Kang finally realized that he had been tricked by others, and it was clear that he would have no way to reason.
Mrs. Xu was already angry with Zhao Kang for his reckless behavior, but she couldn't stand it anymore when she saw him rolling around and making nonsense, so she immediately sent someone to send Zhao Kang back to Anyang.
Xu Shuangxue pondered for a moment and felt that his eldest brother was behind this matter, otherwise the groom and the boy would not be so consistent with Chunfenglou's confession.
It turns out that this is the good way Sister Shu'er said to completely reduce Zhao Kang to a useless person. Naturally, the old lady can no longer force her to marry Zhao Kang.
When Xu Wannian heard that Xu Shuangxue had returned home and was injured, he hurriedly put down what he was doing and hurried over.
"Xue'er, brother, I heard that you were injured? Where is the injury? How is your condition?"
Xu Shuangxue smiled and said: "Brother, don't worry. When I was going up the mountain, I accidentally rolled down a hillside and sprained my foot. With sister Shu'er here, this small injury is no longer a serious problem."
Seeing her in his later years, Xu didn't look like anything was wrong, so he sat down with peace of mind and said, "You are really uneasy. It seems that we should send more servants to follow you when you travel far from home."
Xu Shuangxue stepped forward and poured a cup of tea for her eldest brother herself.
"Brother, did you know in advance that Zhao Kang was sent to Chunfeng Tower?"
Xu WanNian took a sip of tea and a smile appeared on his handsome face.
"Jiang Ci sent someone to deliver a letter last night. After learning about Jiang Ci's intention, I arranged everything in advance. The coachman and servants who sent Zhao Kang to Banpo Village were all from the Xu family. Of course, they didn't dare to do that. As for the Chunfeng Tower, Jiang Ci had already made arrangements. The two parties' confessions were consistent and it was a fact that Zhao Kang had become a cripple. Even if the old lady had doubts in her heart, she would not do it. A grand nephew is against me, my biological grandson. Xueer, now that Zhao Kang has been sent back to Anyang by the old lady, how is the matter between you and Yan Wen? "
Mentioning her sweetheart, a blush instantly appeared on Xu Shuangxue's fair cheeks.
"Yan Wen said that he would come to Xu Mansion to propose marriage in a while. Brother, I'm worried that the old lady will make things difficult for him. Please help us find a way."
Xu Wannian glared at her: "If he is sincere enough, he will not be easily scared away even if the old lady makes things difficult for him."
Xu Shuangxue held her forehead: "Brother, I managed to get him with great difficulty. If he gets hit and shrinks, your sister will really become a nun."
"Ahem..." Xu Wannian almost choked on a mouthful of tea.
"You, a girl, should be more reserved. There are so many good men in the world, why do you have to be a loser in Yan Wen's tree?"
Xu Shuangxue sighed softly: "I don't know why, but from the first moment I saw him, I felt very familiar, as if we had known each other in a previous life."
Xu Wannian was forced into a handful of dog food and waved his hands impatiently.
"I'll talk to the old lady, and you can just wait to get married."
"Thank you, brother."
Xu sighed in his later years. The sister who had followed him and depended on him since childhood was finally getting married. He was not only happy for her but also deeply reluctant to part with her.
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Yan Shu and Jiang Ci first sent Yan Huai and Wen Yutang to the academy, and then returned to Jiang Mansion together.
Wu Ming and others were already waiting in the mansion. After Jiang Ci came back, they followed Jiang Ci to the study.
Yan Shu's way was blocked by Aunt Zhao.
"Madam, I would like you to take a look at the people I have selected from the dental shop. I have already discussed it with the manager of the dental shop. If there is a good match, we will stay. If the madam doesn't like it, I will send it to you tomorrow morning. Just send it back to Yaxing."
"Then let them come to the main hall."
"Yes!"
Aunt Zhao went down to call someone. Yan Shu sat on the chair at the head of the main hall, picked up the tea on the side coffee table and took a few sips.
Soon, Nanny Zhao came in with someone.
Aunt Zhao chose three people from the dental shop this time. Two of them were women in their thirties or forties. Their clothes were quite clean and they looked neat. The other boy looked about fourteen or fifteen years old. , a little timid on the face, but very clean and comely in appearance.
Aunt Zhao said: "I haven't seen our wife yet."
The three of them stood side by side and saluted Yan Shu respectfully.
"Meet Madam."
Yan Shu looked at them: "Get up. You must have received professional training in Yaxing. What do you know?"
The woman surnamed Qin said: "Reporting to Madam, my cooking skills are quite good. If Madam is hungry, I will go and make some midnight snacks for you to try."
Yan Shu smiled: "Now that you tell me, I'm really hungry. What kind of dessert can you make?"
Sister-in-law Qin nodded hurriedly, then secretly raised her eyes to look at Yan Shu.
Aunt Zhao mentioned the lady's beauty several times, and she also wondered what kind of beautiful woman she must be. But when she saw her today, her appearance turned out to be even more outstanding than she had imagined, like a fairy who had strayed into the mortal world.
"My specialty desserts include fermented rice dumplings, sweet red bean soup, and fruit glutinous rice cakes. I wonder what you would like to eat, madam?"
"Then let's make two bowls of rice dumplings."
"Yes, slave, go right away."
The conditions in Jiang Mansion are good and there are few masters to serve. The most important thing is that the money given is high. She must seize the opportunity for such a good job.
After Sister-in-law Qin left, Yan Shu's eyes fell on the remaining two people.
"What do you know?"
Sister-in-law Li said: "This servant knows how to make hair, and also knows some embroidery. She can also do ordinary chores."
Yan Shu looked at the boy again.
"What about you?"
"I can carry tea, water, and run errands. I can also do dirty work. As long as it is an errand ordered by my master, I will work hard to complete it."
Yan Shu asked about it and was quite satisfied with his first impression of the three people.
When Sister-in-law Qin cooked the fermented rice balls and delivered them, Yan Shu said to the three of them: "You can continue to work in the house for the time being. Aunt Zhao will clearly assign your responsibilities. During this period, there will be a three-month trial period. Aunt Zhao has already told you about the monthly silver coins. After the three-month period is up, if you pass the test period, three coins of silver will be added to this amount. But the ugly words are ahead. If there is that Anyone with unclean hands and feet will be sold and will not be tolerated!"
The three of them knelt down and kowtowed, feeling a little nervous in their hearts.
Although the mistress of Jiang Mansion is a young woman, there is a sense of oppression in her words and deeds, which makes people feel awe of her.
"Remember Madam's teachings."
"Go down."
"Yes!"
After the three servants left, Yan Shu asked Aunt Zhao about the situation in the house these days.
"Everything is fine in our house, but yesterday Manager Zhang from the Hou Mansion came again, saying that the young nobleman from the Hou Mansion wanted to see Madam, and the servant next to Mr. Pei also came and learned that Madam was not in the Mansion. The young man said that when Madam comes back and takes the time to go to the government office, we will have some clues about the matter you entrusted."
Yan Shu guessed that Liu Hanyue was looking for her to find out the whereabouts of Fozilian. She would have to take time to go to the Liu Mansion tomorrow. On the way, she could go to the government office to ask Pei Chengye about the situation there.