Mrs. Liao nodded to show that she understood, and then said: "It must be that Your Highness wants to attend the banquet. Otherwise, I would not have attended the 81st birthday banquet of Old Madam Ji."
After all, there is a difference between officials and businessmen. Besides, they have reached this point. Even if he is the richest man, what does it matter? They really don't care.
Lord Liao glanced at his wife, thought for a moment, and then reminded her: "That's all, but there's one more thing. There's a girl in the imperial envoy's team this time."
Girl
Mrs. Liao didn't react for a moment. When she heard Lord Liao say that, she naturally thought that it was some confidante or savior whom he met on the road, and he was going to take her back to the capital. She asked in a low voice, "What is her origin? Which nobleman took a fancy to her?"
She can decide how to deal with it.
Lord Liao asked curiously, "What are you thinking about? It's the sister of the Earl of Yongding, the Miss Su who was given the title of county lady. She is also accompanying this time. I mean, she is the only female member of the family. You should go and talk to her when you are free, and then see if there is anything you can help with."
Mrs. Liao then realized that she was wrong and couldn't help but laugh and cry.
But she was still very confused: "Why did the Earl of Yongding bring the county lady with him? This is too strange."
Liao Jingxu himself still couldn't figure it out, but he didn't have to figure it out: "No matter why, I'm here anyway. I didn't know there were any female relatives before. I originally wanted to come back and discuss with you before deciding where to live for her, but Yongding Bo said that she would live in the same courtyard as him, so I came back. You can send some cloth or something over later."
There was no need for Lord Liao to remind her of these things. Mrs. Liao knew much more about them than he did, so she nodded to show that she understood: "Okay, don't worry, I will go over to see the county lady right away."
She prepared some new fabrics and gifts from Yunnan and took her maid with her.
Su Yao was talking to Madam Yuan. She had limited knowledge of the Ji family, so she wanted to ask Madam Yuan if she knew more clearly. As she was talking, she heard that Madam Liao had arrived, so she came out to greet her in person.
Even if we go by rank, he is a second-rank official, so it is only natural for Su Yao to go out to greet him.
Mrs. Liao and Liao Jingxu had completely different personalities. She had a round face and looked very friendly. When she saw Su Yao, she laughed and said, "How can you ask the county lady to come out and greet me in person?"
Su Yao also laughed: "Madam, you are joking."
Since Liao Jingxu had already bowed his head, his wife came here to show goodwill. Su Yao knew it very well and led Mrs. Liao in. Mrs. Liao said kindly, "At first, I didn't know the county lady was coming, and my family didn't arrange a place for her to stay and serve her, so the county lady was wronged. Is there anything the county lady needs? If so, feel free to send someone to tell me, and don't let yourself be wronged."
She was still very curious and didn't know why Su Rong brought a sister who had just come of age to quell the rebellion. However, seeing that Su Yao was not the kind of lady who stayed at home and knew nothing, she became even more undecided.
Su Yao knew her doubts and followed her words, "Everything is fine, Madam, don't worry. If there is anything, I will not be polite to you. But now, I really have something to ask you."
Mrs. Liao was stunned. She understood why this girl came along. This girl was not an ordinary person. Look at how she responded. She was not polite at all. She was stunned for a moment and then said directly, "Please tell me, County Lady. If I know, I will tell you everything I know."
"I would like to ask Madam, is there anything taboo when visiting the Ji family?" Su Yao raised an eyebrow and said, "Or, Madam, can you tell me what you know about the female relatives who will be attending this time?"
Mrs. Liao was even more shocked.
It was strange enough that Su Rong brought his sister to quell the rebellion, but who would have thought that he also planned to bring his sister to the banquet.
This is a social banquet among a group of men. What can Su Yao do
Even if I would go, it would be because I am also the governor's wife. Since His Highness is going this time, the Ji family will definitely invite the nobles in the city to accompany them, and she would have the right to do so. But Su Yao, although she is a county princess, is not married yet. As an unmarried girl, and now there is no female elder around her, will she go too
However, although she was shocked, Mrs. Liao coughed a few times to cover it up, and said to Su Yao: "In fact, the old lady of the Ji family is already 82 years old. She celebrated her 81st birthday last year. She is a very long-lived old lady. In our Kunming City, she is also a respected old feudal lord. If you go to the banquet, you will be in the female banquet. This is the host, and the host will accompany you... One is me, and the others, if nothing unexpected happens, should be the wife of Councillor Yang, the wife of Lord Wen, and some of the mistresses of the local gentry families."
Su Yao had no intention of ending the topic. Seeing that Madam Liao had stopped talking here, he asked softly, "Then may I ask Madam, among these people, which ones do you know of that are related to General Wei?"
It was not until she heard Su Yao ask this question that Mrs. Liao could no longer conceal the shock in her heart.
Someone familiar with Wei Desheng
What does Su Yao mean by asking this
Who is she asking for
Your Highness, are they suspicious of something
Mrs. Liao looked at Su Yao deeply, but did not refuse or cover up. She told Su Yao everything she knew, including which family was related to the Wei family, which family got the salt permit thanks to the Wei family, and so on. Mrs. Liao told him everything.
Talking to a smart person is effortless. Su Yao knew everything he should know. He thanked Mrs. Liao with a smile and also thanked her for the fabric she sent.
Madam Liao hurriedly said that it was not necessary to be polite. When she returned, she deliberately said to Lord Liao: "I think you should not underestimate the county lady because she is a female relative. It is indeed reasonable for the uncle to bring her here. She is really extraordinary."
She told her what Su Yao had asked her about.
Lord Liao disagreed: "How can a woman interfere in such important matters? If the Lord really wants to entrust her with such an important task, it is too absurd."
He didn't take it seriously, thinking that the county lady was just someone who liked to be in the limelight.
I've never heard of women being involved in such a big event.
He had almost finished packing and went to ask Xiao Heng to go out with him.
Xiao Heng was talking to Cui Daru about what happened today, and he added: "There must be more of their people, but how to find them out depends on today."
Cui Daru also said: "Today's meal is not so easy to eat."