Sir, can you marry me?

Chapter 85

Xiao Wenqing took two steps forward, bowed his knees to Madam Zhan, and said: "Wenqing pays homage to Mrs. Zhan, wishing Madam the sun and the moon, Songhe and Changchun." She heard Ling Yuxuan mention that Mrs. Minister of the Ministry of War and the former He Yu Mrs. Shi is a sister of the same clan, Mrs. He is the eldest daughter of the old Xia Yanghou, who was named the head of the county, and Mrs. Shangshu of the Ministry of War is the daughter of the brother of Xia Yanghou, without a title.Former Yushi He committed the crime of dereliction of duty. I don't know if Madam He will get the [-]th birthday invitation from the clan sister.

Mrs. Zhan looked carefully at Xiao Wenqing, nodded her head and said, "She is a beautiful and gentle girl. Mrs. Liu, don't stand still, sit down and talk." The girl in front of her is extremely beautiful, with decent makeup and calm demeanor, it can be seen that she has been strictly raised Daughter of a good family.

Mrs. Liu nodded slightly in thanks, and walked to a seat that the wives of the family gave up immediately after seeing her coming.Liu Ziyuan and Liu Ziling walked behind her and stood there.

"Miss Wenqing, which family's daughter are you from?" Mrs. Zhan asked with a kind smile.The capital is so big, and there are only so many officials and wives from aristocratic families. Over the past few decades, she has seen most of them unless they are not qualified to appear in front of her.Seeing a completely unfamiliar beautiful girl today, she couldn't help asking a few more questions.

"Ma'am, Wenqing is from Changhe Town, Xiling. His father's name is Xiao Yiyun. He used to be the magistrate of Changxing County. He has passed away." Xiao Wenqing said, and once again saluted Madam Zhan, "Today is Madam's [-]th birthday. Wenqing's words offend Madam, I also ask Madam to forgive me."

Mrs. Zhan smiled and shook her head to express that she didn't mind, while trying to remember who Xiao Yiyun was.She didn't think about it, she guessed that the Xiao family was a small family, so she asked: "Did your ancestors still have officials?"

Xiao Wenqing replied: "When Wenqing was young, he heard his mother tell about his family tree. It was mentioned that Wenqing's ancestors were imperial historians, his great-grandfather was a doctor in the official department, and his great-grandfather was a magistrate. It's just that his grandfather was weak and sick and could not inherit the family business."

There is a complete family tree, and the ancestors have been officials for three consecutive generations. It is estimated that the family is in decline now.

Everyone in the main hall looked at Xiao Wenqing carefully, and the older ones tried their best to recall whether there was someone surnamed Xiao decades ago in this dynasty.Since Xiao Wenqing dared to speak publicly about her ancestors' official positions, it must be true, because it is easy to find out.Fake official relatives will be severely punished if found out
An old lady who was about the same age as Mrs. Zhan hesitated and said: "Xiao Yushi? My master once mentioned that the Taizu had a tough and arrogant Yushi back then, who dared to speak out about the Taizu."

"Mrs. Qin, your master is the right deputy capital censor, and I think I know something about the seniors of the Inspectorate." Another lady in her fifties said, looking at Xiao Wenqing kindly.Four generations of men from the Five Dynasties have held official positions, and they can be regarded as a family of officials and eunuchs, but the number of offspring is too small to continue, and now they are in the middle of nowhere.

"Miss Wenqing, do you have brothers in your family?" Mrs. Zhan asked with a smile on her face.As long as there are brothers, as long as the brothers are talented, it is not that the Xiao family has no chance of revival.

"Ma'am, Wenqing has a younger brother, and his mother adopted two orphans with the same surname." Xiao Wenqing smiled, "They are all studying hard."

After hearing this, everyone knew that the Xiao family was working hard to revive.What else did they want to ask, a daughter-in-law of the Zhan family led several noble ladies in.

"Osmanthus." Mrs. Zhan said.Another servant girl behind her who was carrying a plate immediately came over.Mrs. Zhan picked up a red purse and handed it to Xiao Wenqing, saying, "Girl, let Mrs. Zhao take you out for more walks in the future. There is a hairpin in this purse, which is very suitable for young girls." The purse for the little girl is Two small golden hairpins engraved with auspicious characters, and the purses for the young girls contained exquisite hairpins specially made by the Zhan family for this birthday banquet.

Xiao Wenqing took the purse from Mrs. Zhan, and Fushen said, "Wenqing thanked Mrs. Zhan." After Mrs. Zhan nodded, she walked unhurriedly behind Mrs. Liu, and stood with Liu Ziyuan and Liu Ziling.

Mrs. Zhan entertained the new guests who came to celebrate her birthday. The noble ladies around Mrs. Liu asked Mrs. Liu about Xiao Wenqing in low voices, and even asked their daughter or daughter-in-law to get to know Xiao Wenqing and the little sisters of the Liu family.

There are more and more people in the main hall, and the doors and windows are strictly controlled in winter, so a lady suggested that young people should go out for a walk.The older ladies here also think that the place is too crowded and stuffy, so they immediately agree to the suggestion and let the young women or girls around them go out and talk freely.

"Wenqing, take Ziyuan and Ziling out for a walk. Ziyuan, take good care of your Aunt Xiao." Madam Liu urged earnestly.

Xiao Wenqing immediately said: "Don't worry, Mrs. Liu, I will take Ziling and Ziyuan with you." In fact, there is nothing to bring, the Ministry of War Minister's Mansion is full of people now, and people are waiting for the auspicious time to go to the main hall in front to formally give birth to them. Birthday stars will not go to remote places; on such occasions, noble girls try to maintain their most elegant side, and there will never be any quarrels.

Liu Ziyuan winked at her mother, and said in a low voice, "I'm taking care of Aunt Xiao, you have to tell fourth uncle, and don't forget to thank me in the future." Although she was young, she already knew that fourth uncle was suddenly rushing to her house the reason.

Xiao Wenqing's face flushed slightly, a little embarrassed.

Mrs. Liu laughed softly: "Little clever ghost. I understand. I will let your fourth uncle find a chance to thank you."

As long as Xiao Wenqing's performance is not bad today, he will be accepted by the noble ladies of the capital soon.Even if Xiao Wenqing worked as a maid, others would only say that she encountered ups and downs, never forgot her ancestors, and grew up in adversity.The only thing Xiao Wenqing finds difficult is that she has been married.Although Xiao Wenqing is not only innocent but also free, she has been married after all.But this has nothing to do with her, the fourth brother will handle it, she just needs to accept the request of the fourth brother to train Xiao Wenqing, and bring Xiao Wenqing into the circle of noble ladies.

(End of this chapter)