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Chapter 255 Inquiry
Chapter 255
Luo Shuiyao took in Madam Sang's hesitation. She respected Madam Sang from the bottom of her heart, but she also knew that Madam Sang was close to the Marquis' wife and naturally her heart was with her. Seeing Madam Sang's hesitation, Luo Shuiyao knew that perhaps this matter was inconvenient to discuss. If that was the case, she could wait until Madam Sang wanted to speak. Why bother asking?
Nanny Sang already felt a tinge of guilt; after all, she had suggested this idea to Madam. Now, driven by her guilt towards Luo Shuiyao, she wanted to reveal some details to the girl, but she hesitated. As they hesitated, they unknowingly reached the main hall ahead.
In the main hall, the Marquis's wife was entertaining the Right Prime Minister's wife. She was surprised to receive the invitation from the Right Prime Minister's residence that morning. She had just seen it yesterday, so what was the message today? Though she was filled with speculation, she could only hold it aside. After breakfast, she had just finished cleaning up when the Right Prime Minister's wife arrived.
The Marquis's wife hurried forward to greet them. After the two of them drank their tea, the Right Prime Minister's wife didn't beat around the bush and went straight to explaining the whole story of yesterday's events.
The Marquis's wife was surprised to hear this, and she felt that there was something fishy about this matter. When she heard the other party mention this matter yesterday, she just thought it was a common courtesy. But now that the wife of the Right Prime Minister came in person to express her gratitude, it seemed that the actual situation was far from as simple as the words described.
After all, the Right Prime Minister's son had simply gotten lost in her residence and hadn't encountered any danger. Normally, he wouldn't deserve such a generous gift as a token of gratitude. This was clearly unusual. The Marquis's wife glanced at the items laid out on the courtyard table, each one incredibly precious. Suddenly, an idea flashed through her mind, and her eyes lit up slightly. Looking at the Right Prime Minister's wife, who was beaming with joy, she felt a stirring in her heart, and tentatively asked, "Madam Du, what do you think of my daughter Yaoyao?"
The Marquis's wife and the Right Prime Minister's wife were both intelligent people. Seeing the Marquis's expression, the Right Prime Minister's wife knew that she had probably guessed the truth, so she smiled and nodded in response, "Yaoyao is a thoughtful, dignified and elegant child with excellent character. We all like her very much."
The word "we" was used very cleverly. It did not specify who the specific people were, but it subtly revealed that the Right Prime Minister's House's recognition of Luo Shuiyao was not the intention of a single person. This made the Marquis' wife more convinced of the Right Prime Minister's intentions and attitude.
She then smiled and said, "I also think Yaoyao is a rare and good girl. Although her background is indeed a little lacking, she now has the support of my Marquis' Mansion. When a girl as outstanding as her is ready to get married, the Marquis' Mansion will step in and adopt her as their adopted daughter. This will also make up for some of the regrets in her background. Sister Du, what do you think?"
The Right Prime Minister's wife chuckled softly and said, "I know my sister is an intelligent person, so she should understand the reason for my visit today. I do have this thought in mind. However, this concerns the lifelong affairs of our children, and I don't want to trap such a good woman in the backyard for her entire life. Why don't we ask her opinion first? If she agrees, I will choose an auspicious day and have Nanny Xi come to ask for her horoscope. This is more in accordance with etiquette."
"I wonder if this is okay?" When she said this, she put away her smile and put on a serious look on her face. She was afraid that because of her words and actions, she would not be cautious enough, which would make the marquis's wife think that she was unreliable and frivolous, and then affect the girl and ruin the happy event.
The Marquis's wife had not expected her to be so thoughtful and considerate, and she could not help but feel a little surprised. So she asked, "Don't you think her family background is too low?"
The Right Prime Minister's wife smiled and shook her head, saying, "My husband's ancestors, like that girl, were born into the common people. If he hadn't been gifted since childhood, how could he have risen to the position of Prime Minister? But one should never forget one's roots. How can one look down on the path one has taken just because one holds a higher position now?"
The Right Prime Minister's wife and the Right Prime Minister had known each other since childhood, and their bond was deep. Neither was born into a position of nobility, but they had supported each other throughout their journey to their current position, so they never considered themselves superior. If she had such a prejudice against family status, how could her son, already so advanced in age, still not have found a wife of his choosing? You know, given the Right Prime Minister's current power and position, her son was handsome, if a bit dull. But if they used their power to coerce others, how could anyone dare refuse? It was simply their disdain. Otherwise, why would he still be unmarried?
The Right Prime Minister's wife's words were heartfelt, yet they made the Marquis's face flush. Her family had also produced powerful figures, and while the family had gradually declined over the generations, it was still a distinguished family. She usually unconsciously categorized people into different classes, but she had never expected someone in her position to be so unconcerned with family background and so unconcerned with trivial matters. This made her feel a little ashamed.
"Since Sister Du has considered it so thoroughly, there's no reason for me not to agree. After all, our two families are relatives, not enemies, so it's natural to ask our children what they think. Sister, wait a moment. I'll send someone to call Yaoyao over and we'll ask her opinion carefully."
As he said that, he called Nanny Sang and told her to go find Luo Shuiyao.
After Nanny Sang went out, the Right Prime Minister's wife thought for a moment and then said, "Sister, please don't be too hasty or reckless when asking questions. Girls of this age are very sensitive, so please don't scare her."
She was worried that even if the girl agreed, being asked so suddenly would leave a knot in her heart, and she might resent them when she entered the Right Prime Minister's Mansion. Given her son's temper, if this caused any rift between the couple after they got married, it would be her fault as a mother.
"Of course." The Marquis's wife responded. She was naturally aware of the situation of the Right Prime Minister's son, and as a mother herself, she could roughly understand the Right Prime Minister's wife's concerns. She also had the same idea, so naturally she would not refuse.
The two sat and chatted for a while before Nanny Sang led Luo Shuiyao in.
Luo Shuiyao walked to the door and saw that not only the Marquis' wife was inside, but also the Right Prime Minister's wife. She subconsciously paused, her mind racing, but she quickly returned to normal. After entering, she politely saluted the two and said softly, "Greetings, aunt, and greetings, the Right Prime Minister's wife."
Seeing this, the wife of the Right Prime Minister subconsciously wanted to get up and support her, but as soon as she moved, she forced herself to hold herself back, fearing that her action was too abrupt and would make the girl feel uncomfortable.