Chapter 396
Chapter 396 The Proposal
When Lin Wanrong returned to the Xiao family, he found neither Qiaoqiao nor the Eldest Miss, and even Madam Xiao had gone out. This puzzled him greatly. After being absent for a few days, why were all the women in the house so busy?
The little maidservant Huan'er laughed and said, “Brother San, Miss Seo Jang Geum from Goryeo has taken Qiaoqiao and Eldest Miss away, as if they are going to play with some rare toy. Even the Madam went with them.”
Seo Jang Geum? Hadn't she returned to Goryeo? How had Qiaoqiao become involved with Seo Jang Geum? Lin couldn't help but feel perplexed.
Luo Ning, having heard of Seo Jang Geum's reputation, and more about her flirty relationship with his big brother, glanced at Lin Wanrong and smiled, “This Miss Jang Geum is quite skillful. She managed to win over both Eldest Miss Xiao and Qiaoqiao. Big brother, don't you think there will be more people speaking for her in the future?”
Lin Wanrong gave an awkward smile and asked Huan'er, “How did Seo Jang Geum become so familiar with Qiaoqiao? What did she invite the Eldest Miss and Qiaoqiao to do?”
“Brother San, on the second day after you went to Shandong, Miss Seo Jang Geum came looking for you. As it happened, you were not here, and Miss Qiaoqiao spoke a few words with her. I don't know what they talked about, but Miss Qiaoqiao became very excited. Even Eldest Miss talked with her for a long time. They became familiar with each other, and whenever they had free time over these past few days, the two young ladies would go visit Miss Seo Jang Geum. They have become quite friendly,” Huan'er explained the matter in brief.
Seo Jang Geum's delay in Great Hua was probably due to what she sought, Master Lin thought. Since he hadn't yet reported to the Emperor, they hadn't received a definite response, so they naturally wouldn't leave easily. This girl was quite cunning, realizing she could influence his wife. With her vast knowledge and firm character, she easily won the favor of Qiaoqiao and Eldest Miss, so their friendship was no surprise.
Lin Wanrong settled down, chatted with Luo Ning for a while, and then gave her a tour. When Luo Ning saw the mandarin duck pillows in big brother's room, she thought of Qiaoqiao's daily romantic time with big brother. Her face turned red, and she quickly grabbed his hand, firmly deciding to move out.