Chapter 331 - 199 Who is Greedier_2
Qian Yixiu stood up, and a maid brought over a tray carrying a gold-encrusted scent pouch studded with pearls and gems, roughly half the size of her palm.
This item seemed too valuable, and Qian Yixiu stared at it blankly, not daring to reach out and take it.
Madam Liang smiled and said, "Good child, when elders bestow a gift, it should not be declined. Quickly accept it." Her kind and amiable attitude didn’t resemble that of a leader’s at all.
Qian Yixiu curtseyed, accepting the scent pouch and handed it to Zi Zhu who was following behind her. Curtseying to show respect was something Lady Ding, the wife of Cai He, had taught her. Lady Ding had once been a steward lady for the original owner’s family.
Madam Liang, seeing that Qian Yixiu was sweet-looking and moved gracefully, liked her even more. She beckoned her over, holding her hand and patting it, she said with a laugh, "Good child, you’ve grown up good and proper. You’re even prettier and more endearing than my mother described." Then she turned to Liang Jinzhao, who was standing by, and said with a laugh, "When we return, we’ll have to tease Yu Jiejie, at last, someone has surpassed her in beauty."
Liang Jinzhao replied with a laugh, "Grandmother can say that, but I dare not. My sister will cry."
Madam Liang laughed even harder at this, pulling Qian Yixiu to her side to sit down.
Qian Yixiu also wanted to secure this strong backing, so she picked words she knew wealthy ladies liked to hear and began to speak.
About a quarter of an hour later, noticing that Madam Liang seemed a bit tired, Qian Yixiu then stood up to take her leave.
After Qian Yixiu and Liang Jinzhao left, Liang Zechong pushed the door open and walked in. Madam Liang rose to invite him to sit, and the maid served tea. Liang Zechong waved his hand and the two maids bowed and retreated.
Liang Zechong asked in a low voice, "What do you think of that young lady?"
Madam Liang responded, "Not bad, both her appearance and temperament are quite likable." She then hesitated and added, "My lord, isn’t that child a bit too young? Our Zhaozhao will be seventeen in another six months and he’s the eldest grandson. If it weren’t for his illness, he might already have been married. I don’t mind waiting a few more years, but would the mother-in-law agree? And as for the daughter-in-law, coming from the Cui family, she sets her sight high. I’m afraid she will not approve of the girl’s background."