Chapter 193 Two Red Clouds on the Face
Chapter 193 Two Red Clouds on the Face
Following the matchmaker came Mrs. Wu, the woman I saw at the banquet last time.
The matchmaker waved her handkerchief and said, "Miss Jiang, although the Wu family was exiled before, that is all in the past. Now the emperor has rehabilitated the Wu family. Young Master Wu is also a minister in the Imperial Academy. His future is limitless."
Jiang Yutong looked at the matchmaker who was talking non-stop and gave Dongmei a wink.
Dongmei quickly took the teacup and placed it in the matchmaker's hand, "Mother-in-law, please have some tea."
Then he pushed the matchmaker into her seat and lifted the cup of tea to her mouth.
The matchmaker instantly became quiet.
Jiang Yutong said to Madam Wu somewhat helplessly, "Madam, I wonder if you know my situation. I am divorced and I am very afraid of this engagement. Yutong has no plans to get married for the time being."
Although Mrs. Wu looked haggard, she smiled gracefully. "I already know about Miss Jiang's affairs. What happened before was not her fault. She just didn't meet a good man. A man as good as her should marry into a good family."
Mrs. Wu paused for a moment. "Although my daughter Xin'er has suffered so much over the years, she is kind-hearted. I also like your simple nature. You might as well give yourself a chance and get to know each other better."
Jiang Yutong saw that Mrs. Wu's words were sincere and heartfelt, unlike the other ladies in the capital who flattered the weak and put down the powerful.
But Jiang Yutong really didn't have this plan, and Xiao Yifeng hadn't given an explanation yet, but they started to see each other, which was totally unreasonable.
In the end, Jiang Yutong declined, "Yutong wants to say sorry here, a man as outstanding as your son deserves better."
Finally, Madam Wu said, "Young lady, there's no need to refuse so hastily. This matter shouldn't be rushed. We'll take our leave today."
Mrs. Wu left the Jiang Mansion and returned home.
In the mansion, Wu Xin was already waiting. Seeing his mother coming back, he went to greet her and asked, "Mother, how is the matter going?"
Wu Xin took a closer look and realized that it was the man who bumped into Jiang Yutong at the last banquet.
Mrs. Wu was patient and sat down slowly, then picked up the teacup and started drinking.
Wu Xin knew his mother's temper, so he controlled his temper and stood aside.
Mrs. Wu saw that her son had lost his initial impatience, so she spoke up, "Miss Jiang refused, saying only that she was divorced and had no plans to marry."
Wu Xin slowed down her tone, trying not to appear too anxious. "Then how should we handle this? Why not let the Xue family fulfill the engagement? We originally made the engagement with the Xue family, but now they don't want to fulfill it and are pushing someone else out."
Madam Wu put down her teacup. "The Xue family is indeed a good one, with a noble status. They can also help you in the court, but Miss Jiang is the most suitable candidate."
"Xin'er, we've been exiled, and our family is financially strapped."
With the words "poor family background", Wu Xin understood what Mrs. Wu meant.
"My child understands."
Mrs. Wu glanced at her son who was excellent in every aspect. If it weren't for what happened before, why would she have to compromise so much and make Xin'er suffer? That's all.
"You should also create more opportunities on your side, and I will look for the Xue family."
"My child understands."
Jiang Yutong was preparing to go to the shop early in the morning. As the carriage left the Jiang Mansion, it almost collided with a carriage coming out of the alley.
Jiang Yutong adjusted her hairpin that had been knocked askew and asked loudly, "What happened?"
At this time, a male voice sounded, "Miss, are you hurt? It's all because of me who was careless and bumped into you."
Jiang Yutong opened the curtain and saw a man dressed like a scholar standing outside the car door and bowing to her.
Seeing that both parties were fine, Jiang Yutong waved his hand and said, "No problem."
He was about to lower the curtain when the man raised his head and called out, "It's you, young lady. I must accompany you with this gift. I bumped into you by accident last time at the Xue residence, and I bumped into you again today."
Jiang Yutong then took a closer look at the person who had come in, and realized that he was the same person he had bumped into at the Xue residence last time. "Sir, there's no need to be so polite. Everyone is fine, and I have things to do here, so I'll take my leave for now."
Wu Xin knew that he couldn't rush things, so he could only say, "The girl is busy now. I'm Wu Xin, on duty at the Hanlin Academy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me."
When Wu Xin announced his name, Jiang Yutong frowned. Wu Xin, surnamed Wu, Xiner, and Hanlin Academy, Jiang Yutong still didn't know who this person was. He was too stupid.
It seems that the Wu family has not given up.
Jiang Yutong said goodbye to Wu Xin and then drove towards the shop.
Wu Xin stood on the ground and watched Jiang Yutong leave.
The servant next to him said quickly, "Sir, let's go quickly. We're going to be late for the Hanlin Academy."
Wu Xin smiled and said, "Let's go."
The servant felt that his young master had a really good temper and was gentle and polite to everyone.
Jiang Yutong walked around the shop and returned home in the evening.
As soon as they arrived at the gate of the mansion, they saw a carriage parked there. When they heard them approaching, they lifted the curtain. Who else could it be but Du Xiaoyao?
Jiang Yutong was pleasantly surprised. "Xiaoyao, when did you come? Why didn't you notify me?"
The Du family, who had originally planned to go to Beijing together, were delayed in the end.
Du Xiaoyao was also happy to see Jiang Yutong and jumped down from the carriage. "I've only been in Beijing for a few days. I came to see you right after I settled down here."
Jiang Yutong quickly pulled Du Xiaoyao and prepared to enter the mansion.
At this time, the sound of horse hooves was heard. It was Jiang Yuwen who had just finished his shift.
Jiang Yuwen tightened the reins and stopped.
"Miss Du, how are you?"
Du Xiaoyao held up the embroidered handkerchief and saluted, "Greetings, General Jiang."
Jiang Yuwen felt a little awkward when she was called General Jiang. "Miss Du, you're welcome."
Then the three of them entered the mansion. "When did Miss Du come to the capital?"
Du Xiaoyao asked and answered, "I just arrived not long ago."
"Thank you for your hard work along the way. Come and play more when you have time."
Du Xiaoyao's voice was a little low, "Thank you, General. I'm sorry to bother you."
Jiang Yuwen scratched his head and said, "Miss Du, there's no need to be so polite. Just follow Yutong and shout."
Du Xiaoyao pinched her handkerchief and said, "Brother Yuwen."
Jiang Yuwen seemed even more uncomfortable when he was called "Brother Yuwen". "You guys chat first. I have something else to do. I'll have dinner here tonight."
After saying that, he ran away.
Du Xiaoyao bowed and watched Jiang Yuwen leave.
When she stood up, she saw Jiang Yutong looking at her with a teasing look.
Du Xiaoyao touched her face and said, "There's something on my face."
Jiang Yutong nodded, which immediately made Du Xiaoyao anxious. She wiped her face with a handkerchief, "Where is it? Ouch, it's so embarrassing."
Jiang Yutong said seriously, "There are two red clouds on your face."
Du Xiaoyao realized that she had been fooled. The blush on her face became even redder. She took the handkerchief and waved it towards Jiang Yutong, "I told you not to lie to me, I told you not to lie to me."
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