An Zhengyuan, Mrs. Jiang raised her eyelids with a cold face and glanced at Qiao Jianghong. Qiao Jianghong felt uncomfortable all over. His father-in-law and mother-in-law themselves had objections to him, and they didn't go to greet him today. This time, their objections were even greater.
"Since my son-in-law is busy, let's go and do your work first. Qi En is here, we just stopped by to see her."
An Zhengyuan took a sip of tea with a cold face, as if he didn't take Qiao Jianghong seriously.
Qiao Jianghong lowered his eyes slightly, feeling ashamed. He squeezed out a dry smile in embarrassment and said with a smile: "There is nothing to entertain my father-in-law, my mother-in-law is more important."
An Zhengyuan glanced at him calmly and drank his tea, ignoring Qiao Jianghong.
Qiao Jianghong knew that this matter was due to the poor etiquette of the Hou Mansion. When the in-laws came, let alone Mrs. Qiao, Mrs. Liu would definitely go out to greet her.
But Mrs. Liu didn't even show her face. Didn't this show off to An Fu?
At this time, the maid came in and saluted and reported: "Madam, Madam Liu is here."
An Qi'en said to the two elders, "Father, mother, Qi'en has gone to entertain Madam Liu. You can sit down and have tea first."
"Go ahead and go about your business. Without you in charge, the Marquis Mansion will probably be in a mess."
Jiang raised his eyes and looked at Qiao Jianghong. These words were specifically meant to yin and yang him.
Qiao Jianghong's face turned redder with shame.
An Qi'en asked the maid to serve her well, and took two maids, Qingbi and Bailu, to greet Lady Liu...
Anhetang
Mrs. Liu was sitting in Anhe Hall very uneasily, with a layer of sweat on the tea cup in her hand. She said uneasily and tangledly: "Mom, the in-laws have come early. If we don't go over to entertain them, won't it be difficult for us to save face?" Going out will not be good for the reputation of the Marquis."
Mrs. Qiao was very calm. She picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, then put it down slowly.
"They still dare to speak out?"
Mrs. Qiao's tone was disdainful and proud. She held the Buddhist beads in her hand and continued: "No matter how capable his An family's daughter is, she can't give birth to a son or a half. She will have to live with her tail between her legs in my house. This is also for them." A wake-up call to give Qi En a good shake.”
"Do they not know that the reason why we neglected them is that our daughter is not satisfied with her stomach and she still wants face from her husband's family? How much face have they given to Jiang Hong? I will give them a hard time this time."
"A woman has nothing to do. Even if she is a princess, she has to bow her head in her husband's family. The An family will not understand this truth. If we don't give them some dignity, they will not take the Marquis's residence seriously."
Mrs. Liu was still uneasy: "But today is the recovery banquet. If outsiders see this, it's not a joke for the Hou family."
The handkerchief in her hand was so anxious that it almost broke.
Mrs. Qiao glanced at Mrs. Liu who was careless, and sighed helplessly: "You won't go there later? What kind of brain do you need me to teach you about this?"
"I've found an excuse for you. Just go there a little later. That family is not a fool. They naturally know what's going on. This matter hasn't caused any trouble, so what can be said outside!"
After saying this, Mrs. Qiao glanced at Mr. Liu who was too stupid with disgust.
Mrs. Liu suddenly realized what she was doing and was scolded by her mother-in-law, so she bowed her head obediently: "Mom is still thoughtful."
Mrs. Qiao continued: "After this incident, she may not be so protective of her dowry. If she can't give birth to a child, she will have to give something to the Hou Mansion."
Mrs. Liu is a heartless person with soft ears. When Mrs. Qiao said this, she felt that even if An Qien made great contributions to the Hou Mansion, she would not deserve to be treated well by the Hou Mansion if she did not have children.
Mother Wu came back and gave Mrs. Qiao a wink.
Mrs. Qiao glanced at Mrs. Liu and said, "Okay, it's time for someone to arrive at this time. Go and greet her quickly."
Madam Liu stood up and said, "Yes, mother, my daughter-in-law will go right away."
After saying that, Mrs. Liu left.
Mother Wu lowered her voice and said with a sense of mystery: "Old Madam, Madam Liu is here, Madam is waiting for you."
Mrs. Qiao's eyes immediately became inscrutable, and she asked in a low voice: "Is the Second Young Master ready?"
"Everything is ready."
Mrs. Qiao nodded and said: "Then go and invite Mrs. Liu to come over. Just say that I am suddenly unwell and cannot come to the lobby to entertain you. Please invite her over for a cup of tea and ask her about aromatherapy for sleeping."
"Yes, I'll go and invite you, old slave."
Mother Wu bowed out respectfully.
An Qi'en was walking towards the main hall with Madam Liu in a pleasant manner. Madam Liu didn't like to deal with the ladies in Beijing, so An Qi'en thought of taking her to her parents' house for a cup of tea first.
"Having this banquet recently has kept you busy, right?" Madam Liu asked with a smile.
The two of them were holding hands, very close, just like two sisters, and the maid followed respectfully behind.
"I'm a little busy, but I'm not too worried. I just want to worry a little bit and talk." An Qien smiled gently.
Madam Liu lowered her voice and said sincerely: "In today's situation, we can't let those concubines in your house get into trouble again."
An Qien smiled slightly and said meaningfully: "Today, I am the home court."
Madam Liu frowned slightly, feeling that there was something in An Qien's words, and was about to ask something.
Mother Wu is here.
She saluted respectfully: "Madam, Miss Liu."
"Mother Wu, what's the matter?" An Qien asked calmly with a smile on her face.
"Madam, the old lady suddenly feels unwell and cannot come out to entertain the guests. I heard that Miss Liu is here. The old lady has not been sleeping well recently, so I wanted to ask Miss Liu to come over and ask for advice on how to use aromatherapy to sleep."
Mrs. Liu smiled kindly and politely: "Old Madam, you are being polite. I only know a little bit about it. I, this junior, go over and have a look at her."
Mrs. Qiao is an elder, and even though Madam Liu is unwilling to go there, she has to give him face when the elder speaks.
An Qi'en had a bad feeling, always feeling a little strange, so she suggested: "I'll send you there."
At this time, another maid came over and reported: "Madam, my aunt and grandma's family has a visitor."
At this moment when she was extremely busy, Madam Liu held her hand and said, "I'll just go with this mother, and you can go about your business."
An Qi'en really couldn't move away, so he ordered Qingbi and Bailu: "Take good care of Madam Liu."
"Yes, ma'am."
The two girls responded in unison.
An Qien went to work, and Mrs. Liu followed Wu's mother to Anhe Hall.
Just halfway through, two maids suddenly appeared. They looked busy and anxious and said: "Miss Qingbi, Miss Bailu, the maid over at the banquet broke a box of good Puzhong wine. The two girls hurriedly tried to find a way to make up for it." Bar."
After saying that, the two girls started to pull Qingbi and Bailu. Qingbi listened to An Qien's words and must guard Mrs. Liu every step of the way.
She was about to speak but refused when she heard Madam Liu say: "Go and get busy, don't let your mistress worry about this matter."
Mother Wu said: "You two girls, go quickly. I'll take Miss Liu to the old lady. That's all. There are a lot of things in the house today, so please help the young madam share her worries."
