After sending Mrs. Lei San away, Wen Qingzhu sighed.
She held a warm red auspicious jade pendant in her hand.
Others didn't know it, but Wen Qingzhu knew that Mrs. Lei San really wanted to make him her daughter-in-law this time.
The fourth son of the Lei family
After putting away the jade pendant, Wen Qingzhu turned around and returned to the Wen family.
The birthday banquet is not over yet, Mrs. Wen is still accompanying the guests.
Wen Qingzhu originally planned to go back to Yanyuan to take a rest, but a servant came over to invite him.
Mr. Wen invited her over.
We arrived in front of a courtyard in the middle of Zimingtang.
Before Wen Qingzhu walked in, Wen Shuquan's voice came from behind.
"Zhu'er."
Wen Qingzhu paused, turned around, lowered his head and saluted him: "Father."
Uncle Wen came over in a few steps, asked her not to be polite, looked into her eyes and said, "No matter what Grandpa asks later, you will say you don't know."
Hearing this, Wen Qingzhu became suspicious. What did Wen Shuquan mean
However, she still nodded respectfully: "Yes, thank you father for the suggestion."
Following the boy into the house, Wen Guanbin took the host position.
Wen Bogui stood beside him dejectedly.
Apparently, he must have been reprimanded by Wen Guanbin.
Walking forward, Wen Qingzhu bowed politely.
During this period, Wen Guanbin's eagle eyes were watching her quietly, observing her every movement.
When Wen Qingzhu finished her salute, Wen Guanbin raised his hand to ask her to stand up.
Pointing to the position of his hand, he said, "Xiao Qi, please sit down."
Wen Qingzhu frowned imperceptibly. Wen Guanbin had never given a seat to his grandchildren before.
Thinking of Mrs. Lei San who had just sent away, Wen Qingzhu felt a little calmer.
Even though Uncle Wen couldn't disobey Wen Guanbin, Mrs. Lei San could influence Wen Guanbin's decision under certain circumstances.
Thinking of this, Wen Qingzhu sat down obediently.
Wen Guanbin was always looking at her.
In his impression, he rarely saw Saburo's legitimate daughter.
The last time I have an impression is because of the cliff orchid picture last time.
After what happened by the pond, he immediately sent people to investigate the situation at Baiyuan Garden.
At this birthday party, Wen Qingzhu gave Mr. Zhuang a picture of hundreds of flowers.
How rare this painting is, Wen Guanbin knows better than the people in Baiyuan just now.
The Wan family used an outing picture to make His Majesty happy.
Now that the Wen family still has a picture of hundreds of flowers, at least he doesn't have to worry about this promotion.
"Xiaoqi."
"Xiao Qi is here." Wen Qingzhu straightened his back and bowed his head as he replied.
Wen Guanbin frowned, why is Wen Xiaoqi so reserved
From what I observed just now, her etiquette and posture are no worse than those of high-ranking daughters.
But her temperament and magnanimity seemed to be far from enough.
"This is Zimingtang. Your uncle and I are the only ones here. You don't have to be rigid, just relax."
Wen Qingzhu still looked very reserved on his face, but he was relieved in his heart.
She guessed it right.
As long as she is not perfect, she cannot be used as a bargaining chip for Wen Guanbin's marriage.
The legitimate daughter of the Wen family's status is not very high, but it is definitely not low.
At least she wouldn't give someone away as a concubine at will, or marry a widower as someone else's stepmother.
Seeing that Wen Qingzhu still didn't dare to relax, Wen Guanbin was a little dissatisfied.
However, he still asked patiently: "How do you know Mrs. Lei San?"
"Back to grandpa, Xiaoqi met Mrs. Lei San for the first time today." Wen Qingzhu did not call Aunt Ruan, after all, he could not let the Lei family get involved in the Wen family's affairs.
Wen Guanbin's face became more and more unhappy: "But I saw you today and you are very familiar with her. It doesn't look like it's the first time you meet her."
Wen Qingzhu stood up quickly in fear: "Grandpa, this is really the first time Xiao Qi has met Mrs. Lei San. If you don't believe it, you can ask grandma. Xiao Qi was still surprised when Mrs. Lei San sent her a congratulatory gift."
Wen Guanbin naturally knew what happened at the banquet. He was just testing Wen Qingzhu.
"Then tell me, what did you say to Mrs. Lei San today?"
Wen Qingzhu picked up some irrelevant things and talked about them.
Wen Guanbin was already a little impatient. How could Mrs. Lei San show her kindness to Wen Qingzhu for no reason!
Just now Wen Shuquan told him that Mrs. Lei San was good friends with Mrs. Lu when she was in her boudoir.
At this old lady's birthday party, she came here specifically to see her friend's daughter.
Wen Guanbin felt that Wen Shuquan must be hiding something.
But Uncle Wen didn't say anything at all, so asking him would definitely not be an option.
Thinking of this, he asked again: "Have you heard anything from your father?"
"No." Wen Qingzhu's voice was as thin as a mosquito's. His body seemed to be trembling, and he looked like a petty person.
Seeing that he couldn't get anything out of the question, Wen Guanbin impatiently ordered: "Okay, please step back."
Wen Qingzhu bowed and left nervously.
After leaving Wen Guanbin's yard, Wen Qingzhu wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief.
"Zhu'er."
Wen Shuquan's voice came from the side.
Wen Qingzhu turned around and saw that Uncle Wen was looking at her deeply.
"Grandpa didn't give you any trouble, did he?"
"No, thank you for your concern, father." When Wen Qingzhu looked up, he found that the person following Wen Shuquan this time was Tian Chong.
He frowned slightly.
Wen Qingzhu understood, lowered his head and asked obediently: "Is there anything else, father?"
"It's okay. Let's go to your late grandmother's place." Wen Shuquan found that for the first time, he couldn't see through his daughter.
Mrs. Lei San's attitude towards Wen Qingzhu is already obvious, but doesn't she have any hint towards Wen Qingzhu
Uncle Wen didn't believe it at all.
After leaving Zimingtang, Wen Qingzhu's expression was unusually cold.
"Let's go back to Yanyuan first."
She understood Tian Chong's look just now.
Uncle Wen began to doubt her.
Even though Mrs. Lu and Mrs. Lei San were once on good terms, her sudden and secret visit clearly meant that the Lei family and the Wen family were connected.
Mr. Lu has passed away, and Wen Shuquan has been unable to invite anyone here several times.
Why did Mrs. Lei San come suddenly this time
Wen Shuquan could only doubt her.
After returning to Yanyuan, Wen Qingzhu wrote a letter and hid it quietly in his sleeve.
She was going to find Fu Lie and ask him to contact Mrs. Lei San.
Mrs. Lei San must not bring up the matter of getting married first.
Although she doesn't want to get married to Jiu Jiu.
But now that Uncle Wen thinks that Mrs. Lei San has this intention, she is the safest.
As soon as he walked out of Yanyuan, Wen Qingzhu felt a strange gaze.
Her footsteps did not stop and she continued walking towards Baiyuan Garden.
Halfway through, she met Wen Qinglan coming towards her.
When Wen Qinglan saw her, she was a little surprised: "Seventh sister?"
Wen Qingzhu looked at her less than superb acting skills and replied with a smile: "Fourth sister."
"Seventh sister, why don't you dress up nicely today?" Wen Qinglan walked to her kindly and wanted to hold her hand.
Wen Qingzhu was not willing to give her this chance. He ducked sideways and Wen Qinglan missed the opportunity.
Wen Qinglan didn't feel embarrassed at all and continued to smile: "Seventh sister is going to Baiyuan Garden?"
"Yeah." Wen Qingzhu looked behind Wen Qinglan.
I saw two strange women holding something and standing with their heads bowed. They didn't say hello to her at all just now.
After taking a glance, Wen Qingzhu smiled and said, "Fourth sister has something to do, so I'll leave first."
"Wait!" Wen Qinglan grabbed her eagerly.
Wen Qingzhu stopped and looked at her with a half-smile.
Wen Qinglan's heart skipped a beat, and she tried her best to calm down and said, "Seventh sister, grandma and the others have returned to the Fushou Hall. You should go to the Fushou Hall now."
Wen Qingzhu's eyes became darker and darker, and he said meaningfully: "Really?"
"Yes! If you don't believe me, if you go to Fushou Hall, you will definitely meet Sister Eleven who is passing by."
Wen Qinglan's affirmative tone made Wen Qingzhu look sideways.
"Thank you." Wen Qingzhu did not intend to go to Fushou Hall.
Because she is now eager to find Fu Lie.
Hearing Wen Qingzhu's answer, Wen Qinglan thought she had turned around.
But she was shocked when she saw Wen Qingzhu heading towards Baiyuan Garden.
no!
In a hurry, Wen Qinglan saw a cup of soup in the mother-in-law's hand.
Wen Qinglan's eyes suddenly lit up, and she winked at the woman: pour the soup on Wen Qingzhu!
The woman holding the soup hesitated.
Seeing that Wen Qingzhu was about to walk past them, the other woman nodded to her.
The woman holding the soup deliberately moved forward, but her body actually tilted.
The cup of soup in the tray immediately poured onto Wen Qingzhu's body.
Lu Tao stood behind Wen Qingzhu and shouted in fright: "Be careful!"
But it was too late, the cup of soup was about to be poured onto Wen Qingzhu.
Although Wen Qingzhu had been prepared for it, when she saw that the woman was still reluctant to take action, she thought that the cup of soup was not meant for her.
At the critical moment, someone jumped out of the woods nearby.
He raised the cloth in his hand and completely blocked the soup for Wen Qingzhu.
When Wen Qinglan saw this scene, she gritted her teeth with hatred.
Where did this person come from
Wen Qingzhu raised his eyes and saw that the person in front of him was Fu Lie.
Wen Qingzhu reached out his hand without hesitation and handed him the letter in his sleeve.
Fu Lie quickly put it away, and at the same time found that Wen Qingzhu made a lip message to him: Mrs. Lei San.
With a slightly lowered eyebrow to show that he knew, Fu Lie quickly took a few steps back, bowed and asked, "Is Miss okay?"
Hold back the soup, receive the letter, and step back to say hello.
The short time is no more than a few seconds.
Wen Qingzhu nodded lightly: "It's okay."
Immediately afterwards, Wen Qingzhu turned around and looked at the old woman who had thrown away the soup, and said with a fierce look in her eyes: "The Wen family has many guests today, but your slave is so reckless! Jasmine! Give me twenty slaps!"
Jasmine, who was beside her, silently walked forward and stood in front of the mother-in-law who was still leaning forward and said, "Please kneel down and accept the punishment!"
"Stop!" Wen Qinglan panicked immediately. These two women were not from the Wen family and must not be left to Wen Qingzhu's disposal.
Wen Qinglan was more willing to offend Wen Qingzhu than to offend these two people.
Wen Qingzhu looked sideways at Wen Qinglan: "Fourth sister! Our Wen family doesn't need slaves with inconvenient hands and feet! She was clearly doing well just now! She clearly did it on purpose! Jasmine, do it!"
"You dare!" Wen Qinglan was about to rush forward.
Lu Tao stepped forward in a few steps, stopped Wen Qinglan, and said with a smile: "Fourth Miss, it's okay if you don't want this slave. If you offend Miss Seventh, you can only have twenty mouths. If you offend the guests, I'm afraid I'll be beaten to death!"
Jasmine saw that the old woman in front of her didn't respond and even frowned slightly.
She followed Wen Qingzhu's instructions, and without further ado, she raised her hand and started to slap her mother-in-law hard on the face.