After marrying a powerful minister, the female partner was pampered

Chapter 78 Making things difficult at the banquet
Autumn Water Garden.

When Qiao Jingjing's master and servant entered, it was already very lively inside.

Although today is only the birthday of Duke Qin, many people came.

The garden is full of dignitaries, ladies and ladies.

Everyone laughed and talked happily.

"Mrs. Lu is here!"

At this time, a servant shouted, and the conversation in the garden suddenly fell silent. Everyone looked at Qiao Jingjing with curiosity, scrutiny, and contempt.

In full view of everyone, Qiao Jingjing showed no timidity at all. She raised her clear eyes and looked at a noble lady sitting in the middle.

She knew that the servants in Qiushui Garden reacted so quickly. It must be the servants who were serving in Nuange just now. They had already reported to Mrs. Qin before she entered the garden.

If she guessed correctly, that lady must be Mrs. Qin.

However, compared to other noble ladies with their hair covered with pearls and emeralds and wearing luxurious clothes, Mrs. Qin was dressed in plain clothes and had no makeup on her face. However, despite this, her face was still stunningly beautiful and full of crowns. garden.

She is already quite old, but she is still so beautiful, which shows how beautiful she was when she was young.

It's just that the Duke of Qin's wife made her feel inexplicably familiar.

What she was sure of was that the two had never met before.

She was confused, but she quickly thought of Qin Xuan.

The familiar feeling on Mrs. Qin's body should be due to Qin Xuan.

Because Qin Xuan looks quite similar to Mrs. Qin.

While she was looking at Mrs. Qin, Mrs. Qin had also looked at her again.

Something vaguely flashed across those phoenix eyes, and his figure trembled slightly.

Qiao Jingjing didn't notice anything strange about her. She was about to lead the maid forward when a surprised voice suddenly sounded, "Mrs. sister-in-law?"

Qiao Jingjing turned around and saw a young and handsome man standing there, looking at her with joy.

She only felt that the other person looked familiar, but she couldn't remember where she had seen him.

Seeing that she didn't respond for a long time, the joy on the man's face froze. He took two steps closer and said in a resentful tone: "This is Xia Houxi. We have seen her. Madam-in-law is really forgetful."

When Qiao Jingjing heard this, she remembered that she had met the other party once in Zhijin Building.

She apologized and said, "It turns out to be Mr. Xiahou. I'm really sorry. I didn't think of it for a moment. Mr. Xiahou, don't be surprised."

Xia Houxi waved his hand, "Madam, you don't have to blame yourself. If you want to blame me, just blame me for having an ordinary face. Madam, it's understandable that I can't remember it."

Qiao Jingjing said quickly: "That's not what I meant..."

"Haha, I'm just kidding." Xia Houxi laughed loudly.

Qiao Jingjing: "..."

"When I left the palace, Lao Lu was left by the emperor in the imperial study to discuss important matters. I'm afraid he won't be able to come to the Qin Mansion today, but he asked me to take good care of you." Xia Houxi suddenly whispered, "Sister-in-law, don't be afraid. There is Xiahou Xi."

Qiao Jingjing said gratefully: "Thank you, Mr. Xiahou."

Xia Houxi shook his head and said enthusiastically: "Come, come, let me introduce you."

Qiao Jingjing nodded and followed him to Mrs. Qin.

"This is the Duke of Qin's wife who was the most beautiful and famous in the capital when she was young. Of course, Aunt Qin is even more charming now." Xia Houxi praised her as soon as she came to Mrs. Qin. Mrs. Qin's eyes were still on Qiao Jingjing. After hearing these words, she came back to her senses and said helplessly: "You are a stubborn monkey, you are still so glib. Be careful what I tell your mother."

"What I said is the truth. If my mother knew it, she would definitely agree with what I said." Xia Houxi said seriously.

Mrs. Qin shook her head, her eyes fell on Qiao Jingjing's face again, and she shook the handkerchief with almost invisible force.

"I am Mrs. Qiao. I have met Mrs. Qin. I am invited by Mrs. Qin to come over. This is a little gift for the Duke of Qin. It is not a respectful gift, so I hope you will accept it." After Qiao Jingjing finished speaking, Mallow took the gift in her hand. The congratulatory gift was presented.

The maid next to Mrs. Qin glanced at Mrs. Qin and did not go to pick her up immediately.

Mrs. Qin paused and said in a helpless tone: "Mrs. Lu is willing to give me a favor, but she has given me enough thin noodles. Why are you still so indifferent and come with a gift?"

As she spoke, she glanced at the congratulatory gift, "But these things that Mrs. Lu brought, couldn't they be the local specialties of the country people? That would be quite new! Our father-in-law is not lacking in anything, even more so in normal times. I’m used to eating delicacies from the mountains and seas, so it would be nice if I could switch to local specialties once in a while.”

Hearing this, the others showed disgust and contempt on their faces.

Could it be that Mr. Qiao really used local specialties as a birthday gift to Duke Qin?

Although today is just an ordinary birthday of the Duke of Qin, given the identity and status of the Duke of Qin, it is really insincere to spend it with a souvenir.

If you can't afford to send a congratulatory gift, it's better not to send one.

It's only because Mr. Qiao comes from the countryside that he doesn't understand etiquette.

Qiao Jingjing naturally noticed the strange looks from everyone, and understood that Mrs. Qin wanted to make her a laughing stock.

Xia Houxi on the side frowned and was about to say something when she heard Qiao Jingjing's voice regretting: "It turns out that Mrs. Qin likes local specialties. If I had known better, I would have ordered local specialties from my hometown."

As soon as she finished speaking, she saw the maid beside her opening the brocade box, and saw another box inside.

Qiao Jingjing reached out and opened the box, only to see crystal clear black and white chess pieces neatly stacked inside.

The guests present were all very knowledgeable. Seeing this gift, they all put aside their dislike and contempt for Qiao Jingjing.

The entire chess piece was polished with the finest black jade and white jade.

White jade is easy to come by, but black jade is hard to come by.

Not to mention creating so many sunspots.

For a moment, the guests were a little embarrassed.

Mrs. Qin's face also stiffened.

She originally thought that a village girl like Qiao Jingjing, who was used to poverty and was born in the countryside, had only arrived in the capital for a short time and did not have much experience. She was afraid that she only knew how to send local specialties that could not be put on the table.

Looking at the chess pieces at this time, she felt no joy at all, but rather unwillingness.

Unexpectedly, Qiao Jingjing failed to make a fool of herself again...

"I heard that Duke Qin loves to play chess, so my husband specially asked someone to find this set of chess pieces made of black jade and white jade. If Mrs. Qin and Duke Qin want to eat local specialties, they will definitely send someone to tell them, don't follow them. We are being polite, lest we take so much pains to send you something that is not what you want." Qiao Jingjing glanced at Mrs. Qin's face and said unhurriedly.

Mrs. Qin came back to her senses, feeling displeased, "This person is coming, Mrs. Lu always has good intentions, hurry up..."

"Snapped!"

Before she finished speaking, she was suddenly interrupted by the sound of Qiao Jingjing closing the lid of the box.

She was stunned for a moment and looked at Qiao Jingjing with a frown.

(End of this chapter)