Mrs. Qiao frowned thoughtfully, picked up the tea cup and used the tea lid to remove the tea leaves and took a sip of tea. Looking at Qiao Jiangru, she was determined to do this. Although she guessed that Qiao Jianghong wanted her to help An Qien make peace with her, this was not a good idea.
An Qien said that she and Madam Liu were not close friends, but she brought back so many things today, which was obviously a deliberate attempt to conceal their relationship.
This indirectly shows that she is telling the Hou Mansion not to use her to have a relationship with Madam Liu.
And after Liang's climb up a high branch, she would definitely not care about it. Qiao Jiangru, a concubine, didn't have to give any face to him if he refused.
Qiao Jiangru glanced at the old lady and said, "My grandson thinks, let's find a way to hold a family banquet and ask the sister-in-law to invite Madam Liu over. Then my grandson will have his own idea."
Mrs. Qiao raised her eyes and glanced at him, knowing that he was not well-intentioned. What he could do was just a dirty trick.
She put down the tea cup and said calmly: "You should go back first, I will think about this matter carefully."
"Yes, grandma, grandson excuses himself."
Retired.
Mother Wu, who was waiting on the side, said: "This second young master has very high standards. He doesn't know that Madam Liu has even higher standards. Her sister is the current Queen. The Queen has never introduced a good man to her sister, but she has never introduced him to her sister." Madam Liu doesn’t even like her, which means she’s getting older, and she’s over twenty-five and hasn’t gotten married yet.”
Mrs. Qiao snorted and sneered: "He is just like Liang Wanru, so ambitious."
Mother Wu asked: "Madam, do you plan to help the second young master?"
Mrs. Qiao thought deeply and said: "If this thing comes to pass, it will be a great good thing for the Hou Mansion. If our declining Hou Mansion has Madam Liu as its head, it will be another glorious scene. But You have to be careful about this matter, there is no foolproof solution, and I'm afraid I might just shoot myself in the foot."
"You are right."
You have to think carefully about this matter. Either you don’t do it, or you must do it!
Three days later.
An Qien took Mrs. Liu back to An's house.
The Jiang family entertained her warmly. Madam Liu was of noble status, so the palace would not neglect her.
Madam Liu didn't have any airs about her because she was the queen's biological sister. She was like a girl from an ordinary family, and she called Jiang family "aunt" in a sensible manner.
Jiang ordered the maid to serve tea which was West Lake Longjing which she was reluctant to drink.
After the three of them sat down, Mrs. Jiang smiled and said, "Qi En often mentions Madam Liu. When we meet her today, Madam Liu is really smart outside."
"Auntie, thank you very much."
Mrs. Liu smiled generously, and there was no trace of restraint on her body.
An Qien smiled and said, "Mom, I really like the fragrance prepared by Madam Liu. All the spices used in the room are prepared by Madam Liu."
Jiang really liked the spices prepared by Madam Liu, and said from ear to ear, "Madam Liu's spices are my favorite. You are such a talented woman. If you open a spice shop, I'm afraid you won't be able to sell enough every day."
Madam Liu smiled and said: "Auntie likes it. I will give you more in the future. I don't have much, just more spices."
"Okay, then I'm welcome."
The atmosphere was harmonious and they were chatting happily. An Qien said casually: "This aromatherapy of yours not only smells good but can also help you sleep well. My brother slept soundly after using your aromatherapy."
It seems careless, but it is actually intentional.
Jiang was a smart person, and she immediately understood the mystery inside. She said happily: "Shi'an, I study hard every day, and my sleep quality has always been bad. Only with Mrs. Liu's aromatherapy did I get some relief."
She suddenly thought of something and said: "Qi'en, the peach blossoms are blooming in your brother's yard. Take Madam Liu to have a look. Maybe Madam Liu will have the inspiration to make spices with a peach blossom flavor."
When Mrs. Liu prepares spices, fresh flowers and plants are indispensable, especially fruit flowers that are in season.
Before An Qien could speak, she couldn't wait to say: "Take me there quickly and take a look. I'm planning to find a peach orchard to pick it recently. It seems like I'm here right now."
She paused for a moment and then said to Jiang, "Auntie, I'm not polite."
Mrs. Jiang looked at her with sincere love, and she was so happy that she couldn't help but greet An Qien: "Take Madam Liu to have a look and pick more."
An Qien took Madam Liu to Shanglin Garden with a smile on her face.
When they arrived at Shanglin Garden, the maid immediately went to report to An Shian.
An Shi'an came out to receive her. He had never seen Madam Liu but had heard her name. He cupped his fists and saluted: "Mrs. Liu."
Madam Liu is one year older than him, so she has a high status and naturally deserves more respect.
Madam Liu nodded slightly, and a beautiful smile naturally appeared on her red lips: "Mr. An."
An Qi'en smiled and said, "Ms. Liu was accompanying the Queen in the palace during my brother's Jinshi Banquet, otherwise she would have been here long ago."
Mrs. Liu: "I really want to come and have a wedding banquet to feel happy. My sister has been feeling unwell for the past few days and really can't leave."
An Shi'an said calmly and steadily: "Thank you, Madam Liu, for caring about us. The days ahead are long and there are plenty of opportunities."
"Ouch..."
An Qi'en suddenly clutched his stomach, with a look of pain on his face and frowned.
"What's going on?"
Seven graces? Where does it hurt?"
Both were concerned to inquire.
An Qien replied painfully: "Maybe I have a bad stomach. Madam Liu, I'm afraid I can't accompany you to the backyard to pick peach blossoms."
She looked at An Shi'an and said, "Brother, if you can help me, you can help Mrs. Liu pick peach blossoms."
An Shi'an held her arm with worry and said, "Don't worry, leave this matter to me."
"Hurry and help your wife to rest in my room and drink some hot tea." An Shi'an told Qingbi.
"yes."
Qingbi supported An Qi'en, and An Qi'en glanced at Bai Lu and said, "Follow me and wait."
"Yes, ma'am."
Mrs. Liu's eyes were full of worry: "Don't pick peach blossoms today and wait for another day. I'm not worried about you doing this. I'll help you to rest."
An Qi'en suppressed the pain on his face and whispered a few words into Madam Liu's ear.
Madam Liu's worried face softened and she told Qingbi: "Take good care of your wife."
Then Mrs. Liu went to the backyard with An Shian to pick peach blossoms.
Qingbi helped An Qien to sit down and rest in Anshi's Anzheng Hall. The maid served the tea and then stepped aside.
An Qien's face returned to normal and she drank tea calmly.
Qingbi said happily: "I hope Master An can understand your good intentions."
An Qien smiled faintly: "I hope so."
An Shi'an and Lady Liu were picking peach blossoms. There was enough space for three people to stand between them, and they were followed by several maids.
Mrs. Liu only has peach blossoms in her eyes, with a woven basket hanging on her arm, happily picking fresh peach blossoms.
An Shi'an also picked it on his own without saying a single unnecessary word.
He was not good at dealing with women, so he was focused on picking peach blossoms. Bai Lu was so anxious that he wanted to go over to adjust the atmosphere.
After picking the peach blossoms, the two returned to Shanglin Garden together. The maid from Liu's residence came to report that a distinguished guest had come to the residence.
Madam Liu didn't stay long and returned home immediately.
When An Qi'en was about to return home, An Shi'an stayed with her to talk about business.
"The Seventeenth Prince, you have some important things to do recently. He left the capital to check the reservoir. I'm afraid the princess's leg problem will have to be postponed until later."
