Daughter Reborn as the Head of the Family

Chapter 212 Prelude to the Banquet

Author: Yu Shao

Chapter 212 Prelude to the Banquet

Mrs. Zhang just sat down, and there was a maid outside to communicate.

"Second Miss, Master Qin is here."

Song Jinyue looked at her grandmother. Mrs. Zhang waved her hands repeatedly, indicating that she didn't have to worry about her, "Hurry up and go to the front hall to greet her. Don't tell anyone that you have lost etiquette."

Song Jinyue responded hurriedly: "Yes, grandma, I will go to the front first and come back to accompany you later."

Mrs. Zhang nodded, turned her eyes, looked at her daughter-in-law, and said, "You should go too. I'm afraid it will be a mess up front, so keep an eye on her."

"Yes." Ms. Xie blessed herself with a smile, and then walked to the front hall with her niece.

Because today is considered a happy day, the whole house is full of joy, and the pillars in the corridor have been wrapped in red silk.

Even the wall has red 囍 characters affixed to it.

Mrs. Xie accompanied her niece to the front hall. Song Jinyue dropped half a step and followed her aunt.

Although she is the host and her aunt is the guest, in the end, her aunt is her elder.

Qin Sheng came so early today, maybe because he didn't want to rush back when the guests arrived, for fear that she wouldn't be able to greet them. She thought so and couldn't help but quicken her steps.

Mrs. Xie could see her niece's thoughts and thought she was in a hurry to see Mr. Qin. The corners of her lips raised slightly, and she couldn't help but sigh, how wonderful it is to be young.

"There's no need to be in such a hurry, I'm afraid the guests from outside won't arrive until half an hour later." Ms. Xie couldn't help but say.

Song Jinyue came back to her senses, with a slight embarrassment on her face, and hurriedly replied: "Auntie, I'm worried that something will go wrong with the people below."

Listening to her niece's explanation, Mr. Xie saw through it but did not point it out.

In order to lighten the atmosphere, Song Jinyue changed the subject, but kept walking, "Auntie, why didn't Cousin Zhi come today?"

Thinking that the prince's health has mostly recovered now, it is said that today is her big day, and Cousin Zhi should be here.

"Zhi'er has been practicing walking with the prince these past two days. As you know, the prince has no one else to take care of him now. Zhi'er is taking care of everything, so she can't come to congratulate you."

As Mrs. Xie spoke, she couldn't help but add: "She also specifically asked me to tell you to come over after you have finished your work for the day. She has a gift to give you."

While they were talking, the two of them arrived at the front hall, and Song Jinyue nodded slightly.

Then he and his aunt walked into the front hall one after another.

I saw dozens of carrying poles parked in the front hall, covered with red silk. It was impossible to see what was inside.

Qin Sheng was standing in the hall, and Manager Song was pouring tea for him personally.

Seeing her coming, Qin Sheng hurriedly took a few steps out of the hall.

Today he wore a bright blue brocade robe with large auspicious cloud patterns embroidered with silver thread. Around his waist was a silver gray satin belt embroidered with the same auspicious cloud pattern with silver thread.

"Mrs. Zhang." Qin Sheng had just noticed his sweetheart, not anyone else.

When he got closer, he realized that Mrs. Zhang was standing next to Song Jinyue. She hurriedly put away the casual look on her face and bowed respectfully.

Mrs. Xie saw Qin Sheng's dark eyes, as if she could only see her niece, and felt extremely satisfied.

Then he said: "I'll go in first, and you guys can chat outside."

Without waiting for a reply from the two of them, Mrs. Xie consciously walked in with her mama and maid.

"I've sent someone to pick up Wan'er, don't worry." Seeing Qin Sheng blushing for a moment, Song Jinyue spoke to ease the embarrassment.

Seeing her mentioning his sister's return date, Qin Sheng slowly calmed down and replied: "Yes, I understand."

Qin Sheng felt anxious and excited at the same time. He was full of love words, but he couldn't pick out a single word at the moment.

"go in."

Seeing that he had no intention of talking anymore, Song Jinyue suggested.

Qin Sheng nodded slightly and then followed her into the front hall.

When he reached the door, he said: "Although we will live in the Duke's mansion in the future, I don't want you to be criticized by others. This betrothal gift is all I can give to you. Don't dislike it."

Qin Sheng's voice became lower and lower as he spoke. He had only been an official in the court for a long time. Most of the betrothal gifts he could collect today were sent to his house through favors from the court and had been rewarded by the emperor.

As long as it was valuable, he would give it away.

Although it is not as good as the wealthy families in the capital, he has tried his best to give the most sincerity he can.

Song Jinyue understood clearly and said: "I don't care about other people's criticism, and you shouldn't care either. As long as you give it to me, I like it."

Qin Sheng was happy from the bottom of his heart, seeing his sincerity recognized, as if he had picked up a treasure in the world.

Song Jinyue looked at Grandma Yuan behind her and ordered: "Mammy, just ask people to carry these to Mingzhuxuan's study first. When today's banquet is over, I will register them in person."

"Second Miss, don't worry." Nanny Yuan said her goodbyes and went out to find some stronger women and maids to carry them to Mingzhuxuan.

Song Jinyue then led Qin Sheng into the hall.

Mrs. Xie was having tea when she saw the two people coming in. She put down the teacup and looked at the talented couple at the door. For the first time, she felt that her niece and Mr. Qin were a perfect match.

It seems better than...

The comparison flashed through Xie's mind, and she shook her head in disgust. Today was her niece's happy day. What did she think of that person for?

"Master Qin, I think the guests will arrive in half an hour. I will accompany Yue'er to greet the female family members, and you will greet the guests at the outer table, okay?" Mrs. Xie said about her plan.

When I first thought about it, although the people who came today were all aristocrats from the capital's aristocratic families, after all, they were all members of the imperial court.

Mr. Qin has been in the court for many days and has interacted with him on many occasions. Naturally, there is no need to worry that he will neglect the guests.

"Please rest assured, Mrs. Zhang." Qin Sheng expressed his stance to Mr. Xie.

Mrs. Xie was extremely satisfied when she saw that he didn't show any timidity.

Song Jinyue did not expect that the first adult to come was actually the Zhao family from the Ministry of Personnel.

Mr. Zhao is Qin Sheng's immediate boss. He came so early today probably to give Qin Sheng face.

Qin Sheng took Mr. Zhao to the Nuan Pavilion next to the outer table to talk.

Mrs. Zhao was greeted by Mrs. Xie and Song Jinyue.

"Princess Ronghua, I don't know what you like, so I just randomly selected some gifts. Please don't dislike them, Princess."

Mrs. Zhao is wearing a dark green double-breasted jacket, her bun is covered with a set of gold silk hairpins inlaid with sapphires, there are gold bead hairpins on each side of her temples, and a white jade water drop pendant hangs on each ear.

Even though she is now in her thirties, Mrs. Zhao still looks like she is in her early twenties.

A pair of phoenix eyes are curved, and the slender eyebrows are slightly curved.

His whole person exuded a shrewd calculation from the inside out.

After Mrs. Zhao finished speaking, the nanny behind her brought a red lacquer box to Song Jinyue, and the old woman opened the box.

There was a set of emerald and gold filigree hair and masks inside, which looked a little strangely tight.

Song Jinyue felt a little repulsive, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled and thanked Mrs. Zhao for the gift, and then ordered Qiu Yun to accept the gift.

"Princess, this is my second daughter. Her maiden name is the character Zhu. I brought her here specially today. If she can win the favor of the princess, we, Zhu'er, can also benefit from your blessing in the future."

Mrs. Zhao pulled the girl in orange clothes standing next to her and said.

(End of chapter)