When Mrs. Qin thought about how Ling Qingwan had helped her so much, she was so excited that she almost kowtowed to Ling Qingwan to express her gratitude.
Ling Qingwan was unable to resist and was at a loss for a moment. It was Nanny Park who stepped forward, calmed them down, and led them to the hall to sit down, where they chatted for a while.
"Luluo, did you see the young lady's look just now? This is the first time I see the young lady so helpless."
Hongshang and Luluo were waiting outside the hall.
"I see." Luoluo raised the corner of her mouth slightly.
Ling Qingwan has been working hard for the General's Mansion and the Ling family, and her behavior is unusually steady. Naturally, many people have forgotten that she is actually just a young girl who has just come of age.
Madam Qin, Madam Zhang and the others kept talking to each other, and kept pulling Ling Qingwan to thank her for nearly half an hour. Later, seeing that it was getting late, they said goodbye and left.
The person finally left, and Ling Qingwan felt relieved.
Although she had experienced a lot, she was still not used to the feeling of being surrounded by people.
After all, Ling Qingwan just likes quietness. She would rather be alone than be with a lot of people.
"Wanwan, thank you so much."
Zhang Shuying stayed until the end and thanked Ling Qingwan individually.
"You're being polite to me again." Ling Qingwan chuckled.
"I'm not being polite. You helped me, so I should thank you." Zhang Shuying said seriously.
"Okay, okay." Ling Qingwan couldn't argue with Zhang Shuying, so she simply didn't argue with her. "Since you've already thanked me, this matter is over. Don't feel like you owe me anything in the future."
"Besides, I'm helping Mr. Qin to clear his name, actually for my own sake. I already hate Ling Chuchu, and now she has one more crime in the eyes of everyone, which is a good thing for me."
"But Ling Chuchu has been kicked out of the Ling Mansion and can never make a comeback. You are doing this clearly for me and my cousin." Zhang Shuying is childish and naive, but she is not stupid.
She always remembers all the kindness Ling Qingwan has shown her.
"Besides, you're not the kind of person who would kill everyone."
Ling Qingwan was stunned.
Zhang Shuying was right. She really didn't like to kill people. In the past, if someone offended her, as long as the crime was not serious or if they were threatened, she would let them go.
But Ling Chuchu is different.
Ling Chuchu has hurt her and the people around her time and again. Even if Ling Qingwan has a heart of a bodhisattva, she would have been worn out by Ling Chuchu.
Moreover, she has not given up yet and is still thinking about turning the tables.
Ling Qingwan was a little tired. After seeing Zhang Shuying off, she went back to her room and went to sleep.
The next day.
As soon as Ling Qingwan woke up, she heard Nanny Pu report that a distinguished guest had come to the mansion and asked Ling Qingwan to go there quickly.
Ling Qingwan was very confused. After packing up in a daze, she followed Nanny Pu to the hall.
I saw Ling Shen sitting in the main seat, and next to her sat an elderly woman. She was well-dressed and had an elegant and noble temperament, so I guess she was not an ordinary person.
The two were chatting and laughing when they saw Ling Qingwan come in. Ling Shen immediately greeted her warmly and asked her to come to the lady.
"Say hello to your aunt."
aunt
Ling Qingwan remembered.
Ling Shen's mother, her grandmother, had two daughters. One married into the general's mansion, and the other followed her husband's family to the outer city. Although they lived far apart, the two sisters had a deep affection for each other and often exchanged letters.
Until my grandmother passed away, my aunt, the eldest sister, came to the capital once and never came back since then.
"This is Wanwan, right?"
The aunt smiled and looked Ling Qingwan up and down.
Seeing how kind she was, Ling Qingwan had a very good impression of her.
"Wanwan greets aunt, and wishes aunt a long and healthy life."
Once she meets someone she likes, Ling Qingwan starts to become sweet-mouthed.
Sure enough, just a few words made my aunt laugh.
"The little girl is so pretty. She looks exactly like your mother when she was young." said the aunt with a smile.
"I heard that my mother was famous for her beauty in Tokyo when she was young. How can I compare to her? Aunt, you really embarrass me." Ling Qingwan had a faint smile on her face.
The three of them chatted about daily life for a while and finally got to the point.
It turned out that my aunt came back this time to preside over Ling Qingwan's wedding.
Only then did Ling Qingwan realize that her marriage to Wei Xun was getting closer.
The day after their aunt came, An Yi, Zhang Shuying and Gu Zhi came to Ling's house to play with Ling Qingwan.
"Wanwan, your wedding with Brother Wei Xun is approaching. Do you have any plans for choosing the wedding partner?" After a few words, An Yi blinked and asked Ling Qingwan about the business.
According to the custom of Dai Viet, when a woman gets married, there will be a wedding escort who will take the bride from her home to the groom's home.
The wedding presenters are usually the bride's sisters or close friends.
Several young ladies in the Ling Mansion had either died or been driven out, leaving only Ling Qingwan alone. Naturally, the person who would send the bride off fell to her good friend.
"So you came to me just for this?" Ling Qingwan chuckled.
How could she not see what An Yi was thinking? The little girl was just short of writing "I want to be the master of ceremonies" on her face.
"Not only her, but also me." Zhang Shuying quickly raised her hand.
"What do you mean by 'you'? There is only one person who will come to the wedding. Do you want to go with me?" An Yi pouted.
"I know there is only one, so I take the responsibility and you don't." Zhang Shuying was not willing to be outdone.
"Why?" An Yi got angry.
"Just because Wanwan and I have a good relationship!"
"Wanwan and I have a better relationship! And we have known each other earlier."
An Yi and Zhang Shuying started arguing immediately.
Ling Qingwan looked at the two people chattering and didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"You two can't make any conclusion from the quarrel, so let me be the one who brings you to the wedding." Gu Zhi suddenly spoke.
"Good idea!" Ling Qingwan and Gu Zhi hit it off immediately.
"What's the meaning?"
An Yi and Zhang Shuying stopped at the same time and looked at Ling Qingwan at the same time.
"It's nothing special. Wanwan just decided to let me be the wedding presenter." Gu Zhi smiled softly with her hands covering her mouth.
"No! I want to be one too!" An Yi was not convinced.
"I want to be one too!" Zhang Shuying followed closely and echoed.
Ling Qingwan stroked her forehead.
She thought that after she chose Gu Zhi as the matchmaker, An Yi and Zhang Shuying would be able to calm down.
"Or the three of you can do it together."
This way they don't have to fight and they can save themselves the trouble of choosing.
"This is a good idea!" An Yi's eyes lit up.
It was just a casual remark made by Ling Qingwan, but the girls took it seriously.
For a moment, several people echoed.
"Zhi'er, do you think so too?" Ling Qingwan asked Gu Zhi.
Among the three of them, Gu Zhi is the most calm.
"Although there has never been a precedent for this, I think we can give it a try." Gu Zhi chuckled.