Chapter 283 Madam Song: Someone is Insulting Me
The Vice Minister of Rites’ Madam Shen couldn’t have imagined that the Song Family really invited them over as guests, especially since they sent an individual invitation to Fu Qing. Madam Shen knew exactly what this meant.
While sighing about her niece’s good fortune, Madam Shen secretly envied that her own daughters, who were about the same age, had no prospects. Alas.
"Why do you sigh, Madam?" Hong Cui, her trusted maid, smiled and said, "It’s your blessing that Miss Qing received an individual invitation. If she really is that fortunate and both families are satisfied, wouldn’t Miss Qing be grateful for your kindness? After all, you are her aunt."
Madam Shen smiled with a tinge of reproach, "I’m just feeling sentimental. Qing has luck, yet Yun seems immature. Otherwise, sigh..."
"Our Miss is still young, with a temper that is pure and somewhat spoiled. We should take our time to find the right match."
"That’s precisely what’s worrisome. Who knows what kind of family she’ll marry into in the future?" Madam Shen was deeply concerned.
Hong Cui chuckled, "When the time is right, a good family will naturally come along."
Madam Shen smiled.
Outside, another maid came to report that someone had been sent from the Dowager Madam’s side to ask if they were ready.
Madam Shen’s smile faded, and she let out a huff.
Hong Cui instructed the maid to reply that they were about to set off, then turned back to find Madam Shen looking displeased, and quietly said, "Madam, please don’t be angry. Bringing one more person along isn’t a big deal. If things don’t work out, at least we won’t be laughed at, right?"
"I naturally understand that logic, but I wonder how people can be so biased. Can the reputation of the third young lady, spoiled as she is, be saved? Yet I’m still asked to bring her to the banquet, unafraid she’ll cause trouble for the family." Madam Shen said indignantly, "Bringing her along, do they think she stands a chance? A young lady with a notorious reputation, who would consider her?"
"Madam," Hong Cui gently scolded.