The mistress of the Hou family went crazy after doting on concubines and killing their wives.

Chapter 91 Meeting the future stepmother
"Well, this fifth-grade young minister of Sinong Temple is very good, and his official position is also the highest among these families. I think my father and grandmother are very fond of him." Lu Wan nodded.

From Jiangning Mansion...

Maybe they are old acquaintances.

interesting.

Mrs. Qi's eyes widened and she was a little worried: "This girl's name is Xia Jianglian. She is from Jiangnan. She is pretty good-looking, but her personality is not like that of a Jiangnan person, which is a bit bad. After becoming famous in the first battle, she became even more ambitious. She was so arrogant that most people looked down on her, and those who liked her didn't dare to marry her, so they kept dragging her down. Miss Xia is now twenty-five. "

"As a mistress of the house, if you have a good temper, you will be manipulated."

Lu Wan is also very satisfied with her age.

Zhao Ruyi is thirty-one years old this year, and Xia Jianglian is six years younger than her.

Too old to live in a small town with monsters and ghosts, too old to attract his father's attention.

Mrs. Qi immediately gave a thumbs up: "The eldest lady is the future Madam of the Xie Mansion, she has good taste."

Lu Wan pursed her lips and smiled: "But, as a junior, it is not good for me to worry about my father's marriage."

"I understand." Mrs. Qi said with an expression that I understand: "Don't worry, I will definitely convince Mrs. Lu with my sharp tongue."

"Yes. I want her to get started as soon as possible, and the date is set on the 25th."

"Ah!" Mrs. Qi was shocked.

No one in Bianjing City knew that the Lu family wanted to marry an equal wife. Miss Lu wanted her step-brother to enter the family on the same day. There was something else she didn't understand.

This clearly means that he wants to look good to that ordinary wife.

Lu Wan lamented: "Who made my father ignorant and confused by others? But I have to think about my reputation. With my stepmother, at least my reputation will be preserved."

Mrs. Qi nodded hurriedly: "No. The rumors in the market are very unpleasant. But if there is an entrance to the main wife, the unpleasant words will naturally go away."

She couldn't help but admire this little girl who knew how to plan for her father at a young age.

"I will go to negotiate with the Xia family tonight, and then I will come to see Mrs. Lu for matchmaking." Mrs. Qi was extremely happy.

With Miss Lu's mediation, this matchmaker is a sure bet.

Lu Wan rolled her eyes: "Why don't I go with you to meet this Miss Xia? After all, I still need to explain the situation in my house to others clearly. If you marry blindly, you will find out that everything is in a mess after you marry into the house. ,Not good."

Mrs. Qi was overjoyed: "Oh, Miss Lu is going in person. She is really lucky."

"Well, you go and report, I'll be there in a minute." Lu Wan said with a smile, "I've got the banknote."

Mrs. Qi was so happy that she took the banknote and ran to report the letter.

The Xia family heard that Miss Lu was visiting in person, and Mr. Xia, his wife, concubines, and daughters were waiting at the gate.

Seeing Lu Wan, the whole family bowed respectfully.

Lu Wan did not need to salute the official of the fifth rank, but she still bent slightly and made a greeting.

"The arrival of Miss Lu will make the humble house look brighter." Mr. Xia was fat and big-eared, with a smile on his face. As a businessman, he would nod and bow when he saw officials and their family members.

Mrs. Xia on the side was so happy that she hurriedly pulled her reserved daughter to her: "Jiang Lian, why don't you give Miss Lu a big gift?"

Xia Jianglian glanced at her mother impatiently, and bowed to Lu Wan neither humble nor overbearing: "Miss Lu, I'm afraid she can't bear my gift."

Lu Wan liked this temperament and smiled and stepped forward to pull her up: "Miss Xia is right. If our two families get married, I will call Miss Xia mother."

Xia Jianglian was surprised and secretly looked at this little girl who boldly looked at her stepmother for her father.

As expected, she is the bloodline of Duke Qin, the eldest daughter of the Hou family, she is magnanimous and knowledgeable.

Xia Jianglian immediately changed her attitude, took Lu Wan's hand, and said with a smile: "Miss Haihan, please come inside."

A group of people in the Xia family were happy and nervous, their faces all flushed, and they quickly invited people inside.

The Xia family's house is a large house with three entrances. It has exquisite rockeries, bridges and running water, and is quite Jiangnan garden style.

At first glance, it looks like a wealthy family.

Entering the main hall, a bunch of exquisite Jiangnan snacks and fine tea were served. "There will be better tea in the spring next year. Then I will give the eldest daughter Pinpin." Mr. Xia said attentively.

Lu Wan pursed her lips and smiled: "Maybe we are married, so we can come and go as we please."

"Ah, yes, yes, we are a family." Mrs. Xia slapped Master Xia: "Don't be surprised, Miss Lu, he can't speak."

Xia Jianglian didn't go out of her way to please someone like that, she knew how to measure things.

Lu Wan did not hesitate and stated her purpose bluntly: "I am here to talk to Miss Xia in the name of a junior."

Mrs. Xia understood immediately and hurriedly said, "Shall Jiang Lian take Miss Lu to your yard for tea?"

"Yes, yes, the inner courtyard is quieter, and Miss Lu is more comfortable."

Xia Jianglian stood up: "Miss Lu, are you willing?"

Lu Wan then stood up: "I'm very happy."

Xia Jianglian led Lu Wan out, and the maid next to Mrs. Xia quietly stuffed a big red envelope for Ming Xiao and Dongqing. The two quickly looked at Lu Wan, saw her blinking, and accepted it without hesitation.

Her servants received the benefits, which naturally represented her master's wishes.

The richest man is not earned for nothing, he is really a brilliant family.

The two of them sat down, and the maid served tea, and then enthusiastically invited Mingxiao and Dongqing to have tea next door. The two knew that the eldest girl had something to say, so they followed her out.

After the door closed, Xia Jianglian smiled: "Miss Lu, it's better to be famous than to meet her."

Lu Wan also smiled: "Miss Xia too."

"Miss Lu came to my house in person, but she wanted to ask me why I was willing to marry Mr. Marquis, who is thirteen years older than me, to fill in the house?"

Lu Wan raised her eyebrows and looked at her.

Xia Jianglian thought of something and her ears turned slightly red: "Actually, I know a little bit about the affairs of the Marquis Wu'an Mansion. I have also met the Marquis."

really.

Jiangning House.

Lu Wan was surprised: "Are you in Jiangning Mansion?"

"Yes." Xia Jianglian's face also turned red, "Back then, when the Marquis was appointed as the magistrate of Jiangning Prefecture, I accompanied my father to the government office for business and met the Marquis once or twice. But at that time, the Xia family was just a small merchant. The Marquis has no impression of us."

"Oh." Lu Wan nodded.

"To be honest with Miss Lu, my family moved to Bianjing for a purpose." Xia Jianglian said bluntly.

"Tell me about it." Lu Wan liked her even more. She was not tired of talking to smart people.

"Three generations of my family have been in business, and my father's generation is considered the richest. However, the status of businessmen is low, and my mother and father are scholars. Therefore, my mother wants to get the Xia family into the officialdom. My father is also willing. He starts from the sixth rank official. We have worked hard to serve the court, but the Xia family is still looked down upon by the dignitaries, even if we have a lot of money. Therefore, if we want to completely change the fate of the Xia family, the only way is to go to Beijing."

Courageous.

Lu Wan praised it in her heart.

"And my marriage has always been in vain. It's not that there is no one to marry, and marrying casually is better than not marrying at all. So, after moving to Beijing, my mother asked an official media to find a suitable husband's family in Beijing. Because we still lack the foundation, I am too old, So there are not many options, but I heard that Marquis Lu wanted to marry a commoner, so I asked the official media to inquire about the situation. "

After Xia Jianglian finished speaking, her whole face turned red.

After all, it is a bit embarrassing for a twenty-five-year-old girl to actively hate marriage.

"I have confessed everything that I should confess. Miss Lu can tell her why she came here." Xia Jianglian saw that Lu Wan had no ill intentions, but seemed to be happy to see the results, so she took a bold gamble.

As the eldest daughter, she must have hated the fact that she had to take a wife for her father while her mother's body was still cold.

If you want to succeed, you naturally need allies.

The eldest daughter of the Lu family caused great turmoil in the Lu family and the Xie family, and even forced her own husband to be married to the emperor.

Just for this reason, Xia Jianglian liked to join forces with her.

It's so late, do you still have tickets?