Chapter 29: Meeting the Elders (2/2)
“Ah Wei, I heard uncle has decided to betroth you to General Ran, is that true? He’s re of theirl”
Another lady belonging to the Chen house of Nan’yang disdainfully scoffed and interjected: “He’s ed his surna at her, she raised her chin and haughtily added, “But then again, if he doesn’t coround, it wouldn’t be your turn as a concubine-born woman to marry him”
“Chen Qian, you!”
“What about me?”
“Can you two soften your voices? Look, they’re all staring at us”
The two girls simultaneously stopped
At this very moment, they heard a strea in that direction They were surprised to see Chen Rong’s coach leading a es into the courtyard
People were enjoyingin the air For so spectacular a queue to esters stopped joking but even the courtesans stopped dancing, all turning around to look
Chen Rong’s coach ca hopped down and helped her lady out
The curtain lifted
A ainst soft yellow fabric appeared in front of everyone like beautiful jade
The youngsters were stunned by what they saw They straightened their postures and raised their heads, waiting for the person in the carriage with interest piqued
With the help of the nurse, a beautiful girl appeared before their eyes
She was Chen Rong
This translation belongs to ha’s appearance, Chen Wei and the other girls widened their eyes in astonish looked up to the crowd and then let go of her nurse’s hand, brushed her hair to the side, clicked her wooden clogs and gracefully walked toward the youngsters, which was also toward Chen Shu
These youngsters had seenWhat ly was that her charm was co pure and fresh In her sophisticated ways
Under their watchful eyes, Chen Rong went to wait in front of Chen Shu’s table, curtsied and said with her head bowed: “Good greetings, uncle” She briefly stalled and then, with her head still bowed and her face a little flushed, abashedly said to Chen Shu: “Ah Rong didn’t know you’re treating guests I apologize for intruding”
She then gestured her jade-colored hand toward the carriages behind her and stammered: “When I passed by the City of Pu on rating to Nan’yang, there was surely to be a food shortage in the city I’ve traded all of rains and corn I’ve just heard from my second aunt that the estate is low on food I have no talents and can only offer ten carriages of chestnuts and grains to help you fund your travels”
She was saying she would give all ten carriages of grains to Chen Shu alone, just so he could fund his traveling!
Chen Shu was in his forties, plu said ‘ten carriages of grains,’ a shade of surprise e lady was in possession of such great wealth!
Ten carriages It must be said that each ti and Ran Min to fight the barbarians, it was also just ten carriages!
He had heard of Chen Rong’s generosity and talents but two days ago Nowher, it seemed she was truly as extraordinary as they said!
Seeing a shy-looking Chen Rong,a pleased smile appear He stood up, offered his hands and kindly smiled to her “Why so ceremonious, child? Sit down, take a seat”
She did not take advantage of this opportunity to stand up, shaking her head instead while sta to say”