Chapter 131: Meeting Qin Again in the Prince of Chu's Mansion
Chapter 131: Meeting Qin Again in the Prince of Chu's Mansion
The Prince of Chu was not at home because of government affairs, but the Princess of Chu was very enthusiastic when she saw Jiang Suining, and thanked her repeatedly for helping her expose Wei Congze's true identity.
"Miss Jiang, this time it's really thanks to you. I've picked out a few gifts, please don't refuse."
The Princess of Chu asked her maid to bring up a few boxes, which contained several ornaments and jewelry. One could tell at a glance that they were very expensive.
Princess Chu picked up a jade hairpin from one of the boxes and said, "Jingyue also has an identical hairpin. Two years ago, the prince accidentally got a piece of jade and had it polished into two hairpins. He gave one to me and one to Jingyue, but I have never worn this one. I am giving it to Miss Jiang today. I hope you don't dislike it."
"Thank you, Princess, but this hairpin is too valuable. Sui Ning doesn't deserve it."
"Miss Jiang, you don't have to be polite. In fact, when Jingyue brought you home for the first time, I liked you very much. This time, you helped Jingyue a lot. If Jingyue really married that Wei Congze, I don't know how she would be kept in the dark by him."
Jingyue's marriage has always been a concern for her, but this time they were really too anxious and almost harmed Jingyue.
"Yes, Sui Ning, just accept it. This time it's really thanks to you!" Chu Jingyue took the hairpin from the Chu Princess's hand, "I'll put it on you."
Having said that, Jiang Suining did not refuse any more. After putting on the hairpin, Chu Jingyue pointed to the hairpin on her head and said, "I wore it today too. It just happens to match mine."
Jiang Suining reached out and gently adjusted the hairpin on her head, "Thank you, Princess."
"You're welcome." The Princess of Chu looked sincere and gentle, and looked at Jiang Suining with satisfaction.
"Madam, the wife of Marquis Changning is here." Outside the door, the servant's voice was heard.
Princess Chu was stunned for a moment, then she remembered that she had met Qin when she went to the temple to burn incense a few days ago. She exchanged a few polite words with Qin at that time and did say that if she had time, she hoped she could come to the palace as a guest.
"Please bring him in." said the Princess of Chu.
After saying that, Princess Chu thought for a moment, and then said to Chu Jingyue, "You should stay for a while as well, and say hello later."
"Okay." Chu Jingyue responded. She didn't pay too much attention to Qin, but Jiang Suining continued talking.
Soon, Qin was invited in.
Although the Changning Marquis's Mansion was not as prestigious as the Chu Prince's Mansion, the Chu Prince's wife did not like to put on airs. In addition, she had known Qin for a long time and they often visited each other in their spare time, so the two of them simply exchanged greetings and returned the gifts.
"Jingyue meets Madam Qin." Chu Jingyue greeted.
"You're too polite, Princess." Qin said with a smile.
Jiang Suining also bowed and said, "Meet Madam Qin."
"I didn't expect Miss Jiang to be here too." Qin noticed Jiang Suining at first sight when she came in.
I met Miss Jiang before, who went to Xiangji Temple with Princess Chu to worship Buddha. Today I saw her again in the palace. It seems that her relationship with the Chu Palace is indeed unusual.
"Do you know Miss Jiang?" Princess Chu asked Qin.
"We met once before." Qin replied.
"Mother, when Sui Ning and I went to Xiangji Temple together, we met Madam Qin." Chu Jingyue said.
"So that's how it is." Princess Chu nodded and said with a smile, "Jingyue, take Miss Jiang to the back garden to play. I'll talk to Madam Qin."
After that, he instructed Jiang Suining, "I specifically asked Jingyue about your taste, and I have asked the cook to make more of your favorite dishes. You must stay for dinner today."
"Okay, thank you, Princess." Jiang Suining responded with a smile.
Qin was very curious when she saw the Chu Princess's attitude towards Jiang Suining. After Jiang Suining and Chu Jingyue left, she asked the Chu Princess, "The Princess seems to like Miss Jiang very much?"
"Yes." Princess Chu nodded. "To be honest, if my son hadn't been engaged some time ago, I would really like Miss Jiang to be my daughter-in-law."
Qin was a little surprised. Although most of these words were exaggerated, looking at the Princess Chu's appearance, it didn't seem like they were all lies.
"I heard that Miss Jiang's family is a royal merchant, and she also runs a shop herself. Is it true?"
After the last meeting, she had someone investigate and found out that Jiang Suining was indeed from a merchant family and had no family relationship with the Prince of Chu. With such a background, the Prince of Chu should have looked down on him anyway.
"She is indeed from a merchant family, but that child is really likable in both her manners and temperament. She doesn't look like someone who comes from a merchant family at all." The Princess of Chu's tone was full of praise.
Qin also agreed with this. After all, apart from her status, she was in line with her imagination of a daughter-in-law. It was just a pity that her background...
Qin and the Princess of Chu changed the topic and chatted for a while. The Princess of Chu invited Qin to have dinner with her, and Qin declined a few times before finally accepting.
Although it was just a family dinner, it was a royal palace after all, so some etiquette and rules still existed.
Originally, the Princess of Chu was a little worried that Jiang Suining would not be able to adapt, but throughout the meal, Jiang Suining did not behave impolitely at all, and seemed to be particularly clear about the rules, which made the Princess of Chu and Qin admire him even more.
Especially Qin, when she thought of Han Nian'an, whom her son was about to welcome into the family, she felt even more unhappy at the comparison between the two.
But when he noticed that Jiang Suining was wearing the same hairpin as Chu Jingyue, and learned that it was a gift from the Princess Chu, he immediately became interested.
After lunch, Jiang Suining thought it was almost time, so he said goodbye and left.
When leaving the palace, before getting on the carriage, Qin also walked out of the palace.
"Miss Jiang." She called Jiang Suining.
"Madam Qin." Jiang Suining bowed slightly.
"I wonder if you could trouble me to take my carriage there." Qin looked at Jiang Suining and said with a smile.
Jiang Suining took a look at the carriage of the Marquis' Mansion parked nearby. Does Qin have something to say to him?
But no matter what the reason was, since the other party had already spoken, she naturally couldn't refuse.
"My carriage is simple, if you don't mind, please."
Soon, the carriage drove towards the Changning Marquis Mansion.
In the carriage, Jiang Suining sat calmly and composedly. Since Qin Shi didn't speak, she didn't say anything either.
Qin looked at it secretly, and the more she looked, the more satisfied she felt.
Although she is not from a high-class family and probably cannot be the main wife, it would be great if Hong'er could take her as a concubine. After all, she is many times better than Han Nian'an.
"Miss Jiang should have reached the age of marriage, right?"
"Yes." Jiang Suining nodded.
"Then I wonder if she has been betrothed to him?"
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