Chapter 706 - 344: Competing for Favor_1
Gathering up the little pearls, there were as many as half a pouch full.
Looking at so many nourishing and health-preserving products, Qian Yixiu felt both elated and guilty, hugging Pearl Kid and kissing her twice. Pearl Kid giggled and kissed Qian Yixiu back twice, smearing her face with pastry crumbs.
Seeing Sister Squirrel looking at her with eyes as big as soybeans, Qian Yixiu hugged and kissed her too.
After playing with the three for a while, Qian Yixiu checked her pocket watch and saw it was past four o’clock in the afternoon, so she coaxed them into the Clam Shell House, not daring to put red covers on them, and instructed them not to speak.
She changed into a rose-red butterfly-patterned brocade jacket and a carmine pleated skirt with scattered flowers, and wore a gilded filigree with pearl inlaid jade fortune and double happiness step shake. Once ready, she took Cai Yun with her to Wanshou Hall.
On the way, she encountered Third Grandma Lin. Lin was married to Third Master Liang Jinchen last autumn and was now pregnant.
"Elder Sister-in-law," Lin greeted with a smile.
Lin’s father was the Vice Minister of Justice of the fourth rank, and she was his legitimate daughter. Sir Lin was a graduate and had considerable knowledge, which was of great help to Liang Jinchen, who was pursuing the imperial examinations. Liang Jinchen had become a graduate last year, thanks largely to his father-in-law’s guidance.
Fourth Master Liang Jinhua, who was only a few months younger than Third Master, had not passed the graduate exam and, along with Fifth Master Liang Jintian, continued their studies at the Imperial College. This made Second Madam Zhang quite dissatisfied, but there was nothing she could do.
Judging by this marriage, Lady Cui seemed to care for her illegitimate children, having found a decent match and didn’t suppress them.
Qian Yixiu also smiled at Lin, and the two walked together toward Wanshou Hall.