Transmigration: A Farm Girl’s Brocade
Chapter 331 - 199 Who is Greedier_2

Chapter 331: Chapter 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."

Madam Liang, because her old mother, husband, and son had spoken favorably of Qian Yixiu, had grown to like her as well. However, it was only the fondness of an elder for a junior, not wanting to make her a granddaughter-in-law. Yet, not wanting to contradict her husband, she brought up her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law as an excuse.

Liang Zechong said, "I’ll speak to my mother. She’s always had great foresight and will surely agree. As for the daughter-in-law, if she is smart, she won’t keep on holding up the pretense of being from one of The Five Surname Aristocratic Families. Under the oppression of His Majesty the Emperor, the glory days of The Five Surname Aristocratic Families are fading and won’t last much longer."

"That Qian family girl’s background is quite low though. If Zhaozhao settles for a country girl, I’m afraid we’ll be the laughingstock," Madam Liang finally voiced her true concern.

Adhering to Master Beikong’s instructions, Liang Zechong couldn’t disclose that the girl was his grandson’s lifesaver and was destined for great fortune through Spiritual Objects, a blessing not any girl of noble birth could compare with.

He had no choice but to say, "The Qian family is no ordinary rural family. They have a deep connection with Master Beikong and Little Master Hongji. Even the animals in their household have more humanity and spirituality than other families’ animals. It’s a household blessed with fortune that not even official families can claim to have." After pausing to think, he added, "Master Beikong once did a reading for the young girl, saying she brings prosperity to her family, her husband, and her children. He also mentioned that her destiny is too powerful for just anyone to suppress."

If these words came from anyone else, Madam Liang would have thought they were talking nonsense. But these were the words of Master Beikong, the most revered and enlightened monk in Daqian, and she couldn’t help but believe them.

Surprised, she said, "Is the master implying that only the Emperor can match her?"

Liang Zechong replied, "I asked the master the same question. He said that the Emperor, princes, marquis, and high officials all have destinies that could indeed command such fortunes... Moreover, the master also said that Zhaozhao is fated to marry late. Otherwise, there may be a disaster of bloodshed."

He left unsaid another line, not wanting to bolster someone else’s morale while diminishing his own prestige.

Previously, he had asked, "Master, do you think it’s possible for the Qian family girl and Zhaozhao to make a good match?"

The master replied, "Zhaozhao has a bright future ahead and is indeed capable of supporting Little Master Qian’s fortune. However, ’fate and opportunity’ are vital, if Zhaozhao seizes the right moment, they could potentially become a perfect match."

The implication was that, compared to the Qian family girl, his grandson was at a disadvantage.

At that moment, he heard Little Master Hongji knocking on the door opposite. After the Little Monk entered, laughter and chatter between him and the Qian family girl could be heard from the cabin.