Chapter 381: Reward Given to the Wrong Person (1)_1
As Sun Xiujin thought more about it, her laughter grew. Pei Qin was still dreaming of being a wealthy young lady, while Old Pei’s House had already sold her off! Perhaps they even got a good price for her. Even if Young Master Shen still wanted to take her as his wife, with a marriage contract in hand, Xiujin wondered what kind of scene she would make!
Not to mention Young Master Zhang, even the Magistrate’s son couldn’t make it happen, and neither could he!
The person accompanying Zhang Shiqian seemed well-dressed too. If they really accused them of a wedding theft or fraud, Pei Qin’s reputation would be completely destroyed, ruining her for life!
After thinking it over, Sun Xiujin pretended to stroll the streets casually, following Zhang Shiqian and his companion, trying to find out what kind of marital arrangement Old Pei’s family had set up for Pei Qin and who the other party was.
Zhao Junchao had come to Taiping Town to buy soy sauce, intending to see Pei Qin. He had carefully chosen his best outfit. With an average but neatly groomed appearance, he managed to look quite presentable.
Soon, Sun Xiujin guessed Zhao Junchao’s name from Zhang Shiqian’s conversation. This Zhao Junchao was no match for Young Master Shen! She couldn’t help laughing. She found the Zhao family name familiar, and now with a name, it would be easier to inquire further later on.
When she returned home in a good mood, a smile still lingered on her lips.
Li Baoxiang stood outside, admiring a michelia flower planted in the courtyard. He had agreed to this marriage partly because he had seen Sun Xiujin caring for flowers, not as refined as those wealthy young ladies but still more cultured than the rustic village girls. Seeing Xiujin return, he greeted her respectfully with a bow.
Sun Xiujin curtsied slightly and was about to retreat to her room when she remembered the information she wanted to inquire about, and with a gleam in her eye, she approached him to chat, "Do you by any chance know someone from the county school named Zhao Junchao? A young miss of mine is betrothed to him."