The Marquise: I Earn My Own Worship

The next morning, Bai went to her parents' home early to discuss things with her sister-in-law.

Bai was anxious and furious the whole day. Poor Ding Haimo had suffered so much. Bai took out her anger on him whenever she was unhappy, making Ding Haimo miserable.

Finally, early on the third day, Bai's sister-in-law Luo dressed up and went to visit the Duan family.

Mrs. Lu received the invitation and knew that Mrs. Luo would come to her house today, so she waited there early.

To be honest, Lu was a little confused when she received Luo's post. Luo's husband's family was from the Bai clan, and her husband was a doctor in the Ministry of Personnel.

Mrs. Lu was very cautious. Song Shengfu couldn't help but laugh when she saw her looking out the door from time to time, her handkerchief clenched into a ball.

"Why are you so nervous? It's just a visit between officials and their families. You should remain calm and at least not show it. Even if you are panicking inside, you have to keep it together."

When Mrs. Lu heard what her mother-in-law said, she thought about it carefully. Her mother-in-law meant that she should keep a straight face so that others would not know what she was thinking.

Yes! In the future, Jing'an and Kang'er will both pursue a career in government, and it's inevitable that they will make friends with the wives of officials and noble ladies.

If they show weakness before the fight even begins, people will inevitably look down on them.

"Mother-in-law is wise, and daughter-in-law has learned a lesson."

Looking at Lu's serious expression, Song Shengfu felt that this silly daughter-in-law became even more nervous.

"Mrs. Bai, you are finally here. Come on, please come in."

When Mrs. Lu heard the doorman announce that Mrs. Luo had arrived, she stood up and went to the gate to greet her.

When Mrs. Luo saw that Mrs. Lu actually came to greet her, she was a little surprised. After all, according to her rank, she was only a fourth-rank lady. Although the Earl's Mansion had no real power, Mrs. Lu was also a third-rank lady of the Earl's family. A higher-ranking official could overwhelm others.

"I sent my visiting card yesterday. I hope Madam Duan won't mind my disturbing you today."

Luo came over slowly, her voice soft and gentle.

"No, no, no, I'm so happy you can come. Please come in, please come in."

The two walked hand in hand towards the main hall. When they entered, they saw Song Shengfu sitting at the head of the table. Luo quickly stepped forward to pay her respects.

"Bai Luo greets Madam Duan Hou."

Song Shengfu hated this kind of formality the most, so she quickly asked someone to help Luo up.

Their Duan family and Bai family have never had any contact, but it is easy to guess that those who have come to visit in the past few days are all talking about marriage.

If there are no exceptions, I believe that Mrs. Bai also came here for this purpose, but I don’t know who she is lobbying for.

"Madam, it's been a while since I last saw you. You're still in such good health. Last time, my master and I were at the farm outside the city for Mr. Duan's birthday party and didn't make it back in time. Please forgive me, Madam."

After Luo stood up, Song Shengfu realized that Luo looked familiar. She searched her mind several times before asking tentatively:

"Are you Madam Luo's niece?"

Mrs. Luo was a little surprised, her expression moved, "I didn't expect the old lady still remembered me."

After all, the last time we met was when I was still a married woman and was taken out for socializing by Aunt Luo.

"The last time I saw you was more than twenty years ago, right?"

"The old lady has a good memory. I estimate it's been twenty-seven years."

Mrs. Lu continued, "I remember your eldest brother's child had a full-month celebration a few years ago. I guess he's about five or six years old now."

Mrs. Lu asked tentatively. This Mrs. Luo's grandson is already three or four years old, and she remembered that Mrs. Luo didn't have a daughter. She wondered who she was lobbying for this time.

When Mrs. Luo heard people talking about her grandson, she looked very happy.

"He's over three years old and is always naughty and mischievous."

"I have a three-year-old monkey at home now. He is very mischievous all day long, but the child is very pleasing. This mansion finally has some popularity."

"Oh? But is it Sister Jingwen's child?" Luo had inquired before, and the two children of Madam Duan's third daughter who had passed away were taken to the capital.

"Exactly. Suchun, go ask Mama Lu to bring Xuan'er out for Aunt Luo to see."

"Yes"

After a while, the sleepy Xuan Ge'er was carried out. When he was held in Song Shengfu's arms, Xuan Ge'er was rubbing his eyes and yawning.

"Look, this guy hasn't woken up yet. Xuan'er, look at this, who is this?"

Mrs. Lu looked at Xuan'er with curiosity. The more she looked at him, the more she liked this little guy.

Xuan Ge'er looked in the direction his aunt was going and found that it was someone he didn't know. He instantly became more sober and looked at Luo with wide eyes curiously.

Luo looked at the adorable child and went forward to tease him.

"Xuan brother, right? I'm your aunt. Can you call me Aunt Luo?"

Mrs. Luo gently held Xuan'er's little hand and shook it.

"Aunt Lu, Ann~"

A soft and sticky sound was heard, and the child's pronunciation was not correct, and he pronounced "Luo" as "Lu".

With this child, the atmosphere in the main hall became more harmonious.

Mrs. Luo successfully held Xuan'er in her arms. Xuan'er did not struggle and snuggled obediently in Mrs. Luo's arms.

Seeing Xuan'er being so well-behaved, Mrs. Luo couldn't help but sigh, "Xuan'er is much more well-behaved, unlike that naughty kid in our family who would throw his food onto the beams if he wasn't watching for a while."

"By the way, doesn't he have a sister? Why isn't she here? And your brother?"

"You mean them? They're both studying in the front yard today. You can stay for lunch later. I'll have the two children come over to meet you."

"That's great, I can even have a free lunch."

Song Shengfu waved her hands. "What are you talking about? We're so happy to have you here. Our house is so quiet. It's a little better now that the two children are here, but it's still not very lively."

Song Shengfu handed over the ladder and said, "We've been chatting for so long, it's time to get down to business."

Mrs. Luo naturally continued, "Your son Duan Silang is already over eighteen, and it's time for him to get married soon. Won't things get lively once the wedding is done?"

Luo asked tentatively, fearing they might have already chosen someone. If so, her trip today would have been in vain.

"Oh, it's not that easy. His sister-in-law has been searching for the right person for the past few days but still can't find one."

Song Shengfu smiled and pointed at Lu and teased.

Mrs. Lu pretended to sigh, "That's right. There are so many beautiful girls in the capital. I'm worried sick because I'm looking at this one and that one."

Luo Shi understood that the matter had not been decided yet, so it would be easy to deal with.

"I do have a relative, I wonder if you would like her."

Song Shengfu and Lu: Here we come.

"Whose family?"

"Do you know that my sister-in-law Bai Yaoqin, the one who married into the Ding family, is now the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice?"

Song Shengfu had some impression of the woman who spoke to her that day.

Lu also remembered that they had talked for a long time that day and he was a straightforward person.

"It's her. I know. She sat next to me at the banquet that day."

"Yes, today I'm talking about her eldest daughter, Ding Meishu, who is sixteen years old. I won't beat around the bush and tell you straight out. My sister-in-law praised Duan Silang highly after the banquet, so after discussing it with my uncle, she asked me to ask him about it."

Wow, the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Lu hesitated for a long time, isn’t this Silang’s immediate superior?

Look, are you interested in their Silang?

How come their family got this huge piece of pie?

The Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice is a third-rank official and a real position.

Mrs. Lu remembered what her mother-in-law had said, and remained calm and composed. She suppressed the urge to laugh and said, "It's their family?"

Mrs. Luo was a little nervous. Why did the old lady and Mrs. Lu both look expressionless? Could it be that they didn't like him?

That shouldn't be the case. Could it be that there's a better girl who's already come to my house and asked for my help?

Luo's heart was beating fast, and both Song Shengfu and Lu's hearts were filled with huge waves of anxiety.

Although Song Shengfu looked calm and composed, she was actually wondering what rank the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice was. According to modern standards, he should be considered the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice.

"I came here this time because it has been a long time since I last saw the old lady come to visit, and secondly, I came for this matter. What do you think? Give me a definite answer so that I can go back to my sister-in-law."