Chapter 602 - 304 Lady Cui_1
Qian Manjiang said, "Their offer to help is a gesture of goodwill towards our Qian family, ultimately aiming to continue seeking marital ties. We’ll accept the goodwill, as getting on good terms with the Liang family is also a blessing for us. As for the rest, the mistake was not ours. Old Duke Liang has an excellent reputation in court; everyone says he’s shrewd yet fair, and makes for a worthy acquaintance without being petty."
Qian Sangui felt relieved after hearing this. Then he added, "Having accepted the Liang family’s kindness, we now owe them a big favor."
Yixiu said, "Old Duke Liang is known for his righteous heart. It’s understandable that he would offer to help us knowing we were in trouble. In the future, if they encounter difficulties, we will also offer our help proactively."
The three generations discussed the matter and all agreed that they should accept the Liang family’s goodwill.
That evening, after Old man Qian and Old woman Qian had left, they had someone go to Guixiang Garden to invite over Wu Zuzhi and his son. Both father and son also felt that being County Magistrate of Xijin County was better, not only because it was one rank higher, but also because it would be beneficial for future career development.
Wu Zuzhi’s eyes reddened with happiness as he exclaimed, "Such a coveted position is not even guaranteed for a graduate. Brother-in-law, Manjiang, Yixiu, thank you all. I never dreamt that we could become such honored in-laws."
Wu Qingshu also stood up to show his gratitude with a formal bow.
After settling the matter, Qian Manjiang hurriedly went to the Liang Mansion and Pan Mansion.
At the beginning of February, the weather started to warm up. But on the eighth, there was a sudden heavy snowfall, and the temperature plummeted.
On this day, Qian Manjiang was off duty and spent the morning making snowmen in the courtyard with Mingming and Jingjing. Pan Yue lifted the door curtain and watched her husband and children without caring about the cold wind piercing into the house.
Frightened that she might catch cold, Sister Zeng hurriedly said, "Commandery Princess, be careful not to catch a chill. The master and the children are moving around and won’t feel cold, but you can’t just stand there."
When Pan Yue didn’t heed the advice, she had the maids bring a cloak for her to put on and also stuffed a carved hand warmer into her hands.