C157 (1/2)
After Su Li heard this, he kept the things carefully. Then, he opened the door and brought the two servant girls to the hall.
Since it was only the old mistress, the Nanny Chu invited her in.
When Su Li arrived, the Nanny Chu took good care of the Old Mistress.
”Greetings, Grandmother.” Su Li bowed.
The madame immediately waved at her and said smilingly, ”Come here, sit by Grandmother's side.”
Su Li walked over and sat down, but before he could say anything, her hand was already in his.
”During the palace banquet last time, Grandmother was unable to say a single word on your behalf, causing your heart to grow cold. In the end, I wanted to take you home and tell you about Grandmother's difficulties, but I heard that there was a murder in the capital. I knew that you were busy, so I waited until now.”
Su Li could not help but sneer at the bottom of his heart. Yefeng's appearance had something to do with his General's Mansion.
”I was still thinking about visiting Grandmother when the case was solved.”
”Alright, he's a good child.” The old lady patted on the back of Su Li's hand. She smiled amiably, but her expression was one of scheming.
”Grandmother, have a taste. Nanny Chu's cooking skills are especially good, this Hibiscus Cake is much more delicious than the ones made with General's Mansion.”
”Let me try …” The old mistress ate a piece and nodded. ”It's really not bad.”
Su Li followed and started eating. After eating the third pastry, the old lady could not sit still anymore. She took a sip of tea and said, ”Do you have anything to say to Grandmother?”
Su Li bit his lower lip.
The madame did not ask her about the arranged marriage, but asked her a question instead.
”Oh, yes! We were lucky to succeed in entering the palace today, and the emperor bestowed the marriage contract to us. However, we still have to find another auspicious day for the marriage date. ”
”Grandmother's heart is at ease now that you have a home.”
”The great good thing about General's Mansion is still to come.” Su Li chuckled lightly, ”Lord National Advisor's eyesight is healed now. No matter if it's Second Sister or the Third Sister, the marriage between them and Crown Prince should be very close.”
The old mistress was overjoyed at his words, unable to conceal the delight in her eyes.
”Looks like Grandmother wants to prepare a gift of thanks for you.”
”There's no need to thank me. We're all sisters from the same family. However, regarding my dowry, I'll have to ask Grandmother to put in some more effort.” Su Li lowered his head, and acted in a pitiful manner, ”I have too many shortcomings, and being able to marry into Fifth Prince's Mansion is already a high achievement. If I can make up for it with my dowry, then my days in Fifth Prince's Mansion will be much better.”
The old mistress choked and hesitated for a moment.
She was here to express her goodwill to Su Li.
But if he agreed to it, it would be quite a large expense for his General's Mansion. When he marries Qianyan, he would even need to prepare two pieces of dowry …
”Grandmother, are you in a difficult situation?”
”It's not difficult.” Gritting her teeth, the old lady still agreed, ”Although you are Shu, with Grandmother here, you are the same as Qianyan. Grandmother will not mistreat you.”
”Thank you, Grandmother.” Su Li stood up and excitedly said, ”This is the first time Grandmother has come to Fifth Prince's Mansion, right? I'll take Grandmother for a walk. ”
”No rush.” The old lady dragged Su Li and sat him down, ”Grandmother has come to see you, I want to have a good chat with you.”
”Well, what does Grandmother want to say?”
”You should know as well. No matter if it's Qianyan or Qian Yue, there's always someone among them that wants to marry into the crown prince's mansion.”