Chapter 508 - Chapter 508: No (1)
Chapter 508: No (1)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
What?! So fast?!
Second Madam Lu put down the teacup in her hand heavily. There was a hint of displeasure on her dignified and gentle face as she muttered, “Didn’t we agree to set a date in two days?!”
The panting servant girl took a deep breath and added anxiously, “Also, Third Miss’ Aunt is here too.”
“Second Madam…” Granny Yang looked at Second Madam Lu in a difficult position. Hua Xi’s mother, Madam Hua, and the matchmaker had already come to visit. With her aunt accompanying her, if the Lu family chased them away today, it would inevitably cause a cloud of dust. However, if the matchmaker entered easily, it would seem that their family was too easy to fool.
Second Madam Lu thought for a moment and said firmly, “Invite them in.” Hence, Granny Yang personally went out to welcome the esteemed guests. After a while, Granny Yang led three women to the central room. The two women walking in front were in their thirties. One was elegant and noble, and the other was simple and dignified. They were none other than Auntie-in-law, Madam Hua, and Sister-in-law.
The woman behind the two of them was in her fifties. She was wearing a dark red embroidered crane with ganoderma patterns. The colors were very festive, and there was an exaggerated smile on her lips. Anyone who saw her would know that she was a matchmaker invited by the Hua family.
Behind him was a group of old women holding four boxes of small gifts and a pair of wooden geese as gifts.
The matchmaker was good at reading people’s expressions. He could naturally tell that Second Madam Lu was unhappy and said good things about the celebration.
“First Aunt, we were indeed presumptuous today.” Second Madam Lu’s eldest sister-in-law, Madam Hua, apologized first and left Madam Hua and the matchmaker to drink tea in the central room. She held Second Madam Lu’s hand and went to the second room to whisper.
Facing Second Madam Lu, who was clearly unhappy, Madam Hua apologized again. “Sorry, but it’s really a hurry. That’s why I made the decision to act first and report later. The two families aren’t outsiders, after all.”
“Yesterday, Xi’er’s mother went to Taihe Temple to offer incense. She wanted to ask for a lot this time.”
“The divination master has cast a divination and determined that today is the most auspicious day for the engagement ceremony. It’s said to bring prosperity to the groom’s family, especially to young Xi’er.”
Madam Hua smiled and put her arm around Second Madam Lu’s shoulder. She congratulated her. “Aunt, you’ll have a top scorer son-in-law soon.”
Second Madam Lu still had a straight face and said in a low voice, “Sister-in-law, but this is too rushed. If word gets out, it will be a joke. Others might think that the daughter of the Lu family can’t get married.”
Under normal circumstances, only those who were in a hurry to get married during the period of filial piety, or rush joy, would rush the wedding date so tightly.
Although her face was stern, Second Madam Lu heaved a sigh of relief. She thought that the Hua family must have wanted to seek an auspicious omen, so they were in a hurry to arrange the marriage.
The corners of Madam Hua’s lips stiffened for a moment, then she smiled again and said nicely, “Since it’s a good thing, what’s wrong with bringing it forward?”
“My brother said that there’s also a vacancy in the Divine Arms Battalion that can be taken over in three days. I think it’s better to be faster than later, right?” Divine Arms Battalion?! Second Madam Lu’s eyes lit up, and the displeasure on her face gradually disappeared.
Everyone knew how important the Divine Arms Battalion was. The Divine Arms Battalion was directly responsible for the Emperor and was much better than the five military camps.
They were both sixth-grade officers, but the officers of the Divine Arms Battalion were clearly superior in their skills.
Second Madam Lu held Madam Hua’s hand and smiled. “Sister-in-law, you’re too kind. I thank you on behalf of my son.”
The smile on Madam Hua’s face widened again, and she said, “Where’s Qin’er? Today is her big day.”
A strange glint flashed across Second Madam Lu’s eyes. She instructed Granny Yang as if nothing had happened, “Granny Yang, bring Third Miss over and let her dress up properly. Tell her not to be rude.”
Second Madam Lu’s last sentence was a warning. Granny Yang understood tacitly and agreed with a smile. She quickly ran to get Lu Qin.
The two sisters-in-law returned to the central room and chatted and laughed with Madam Hua and the matchmaker. It was a happy atmosphere. Even the magpies in the courtyard were chattering non-stop.
Granny Yang left quickly and returned quickly. With an embarrassed expression, she walked to Second Madam Lu’s side and whispered in her ear, “Second Madam, Third Miss refused to come. She said she doesn’t want to marry.”
After a pause, she continued, “The servant girl on Third Miss’s side said that she didn’t sleep last night…”
The smile on Second Madam Lu’s lips disappeared immediately, and she frowned deeply. She felt that she had really spoiled this daughter in the past. On such an important occasion today, her daughter actually embarrassed her in public..