Chapter 158 - Chapter 158: Chapter 157: Direct Superior (1/2)
Chapter 158: Chapter 157: Direct Superior
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Madam Qin and Mrs. Han were still concerned about the matters up front, worried that without someone in charge, the servants might slack off in their duties. Moreover, with so many guests outside, it wouldn’t be good for the host to be absent for too long, so after sitting for a short while, they took their leave from Madam Wei to attend to the front.
“Younger Sister, today is Mother’s birthday, and with so many things to attend to outside, I can’t accompany you any longer. When you have some free time in the future, do come and visit often. I will make sure to have a good chat with you then.” Madam Qin, now warmer, directly addressed Su Wenyue as her sister. At first, she thought Su Wenyue had a good character and personality, not as haughty as she had initially appeared – perhaps marriage had steadied her.
“It’s not what Sister-in-law said at all. You must visit us more often in the future. After all, Mother-in-law also likes you, and you won’t feel constrained here. We sisters-in-law would love to have such a beautiful sister visit us. If you don’t come, I will be unhappy!” Mrs. Han spoke cheerily, a rare occurrence when she was in such accord with Madam Qin.
“Certainly,” Su Wenyue happily agreed.
Madam Wei, the birthday star and the protagonist of the day, although she didn’t like too much noise, couldn’t stay put the whole time. Not long afterward, she too went to the living room, naturally accompanied by An Family and Su Wenyue. However, upon learning that Su Wenyue was expecting twins, whether it was An Family or Madam Wei, or even the servant girls attending to her, they all took extra care of Su Wenyue, afraid of any mishaps.
In Xinye County, a county magistrate was already considered a high-ranking official. When the county magistrate’s wife appeared, everyone in the room stood up to greet and pay their respects, causing another commotion.
Seeing Su Wenyue following Madam Wei, those who didn’t know her inquired about the woman accompanying the county magistrate’s wife, while those who knew her were quite surprised. They had only heard that Mrs. Han was the legitimate daughter of the Su Family, but now her relationship with the county magistrate’s wife seemed so close. They all had their thoughts, secretly scheming in their minds.
Madame Liu Zhao and her company, due to their status, could only be seated on the outside. Because of Su Wenyue, they were now seated in a higher position, enjoying such high treatment for the first time. Before coming, they had only thought of hitching a ride and had no other plans. They didn’t expect Su Wenyue to be on such good terms with the county magistrate’s wife. What followed was beyond their anticipation, but of course, they were happy to see it, as though a pie had fallen from the sky and hit them on the head; they were nearly delirious with joy.
“Madam Liu, you seem to have a good rapport with Mrs. Han. Have you heard her mention knowing the county magistrate’s wife?” The three were sitting together when Mrs. Yao Qin, who was forthright, pulled Madam Liu Zhao aside and whispered.
Madam Liu Zhao shook her head; if she had heard something from Su Wenyue she wouldn’t have been so surprised. “She never mentioned it, but Mrs. Han is the legitimate daughter of the Su Family, which is not your average merchant family. They have deep connections with the Imperial Court; it’s only natural for Mrs. Han to know the county magistrate’s wife.”
“I really didn’t expect Mrs. Han to have such a background, to even know the county magistrate’s wife. After she first came, I looked down on her, thinking she was just a country bumpkin. Little did I know, her status is not something we can compare with. That we could come in today and be seated here, it’s all thanks to Mrs. Han’s presence,” Mrs. Wei Li said, and the others nodded in agreement.