Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress
Chapter 339 Magistrate Adult Arrives (2)_1

Chapter 339: Chapter 339 Magistrate Adult Arrives (2)_1

Although he apologized with his words, there was not the slightest fear on his face. Cao Jin was the adopted son of the Major Steward of the Duke of An Guo’s mansion in the Capital, and also the close friend of the future House Master of the richest Huo family in the Great Jin Dynasty. Even Prefect Han had to treat him with a degree of respect!

Prefect Han hilariously returned the honor, saying, "Brother Cao, you are too courteous. There is a saying that one does not enter the Three Treasures Hall without a purpose. As an official, my wife and I have taken the liberty to come here today at the behest of another. We are here for a joyous occasion, so please forgive any disturbance caused."

After speaking, he nodded to Mu Zhongqing and said, "Scholar Mu, we have just met, and I never thought we would meet again so soon!"

Prefect Han was a fourth-rank official appointed by the imperial court, an untouchable figure in the eyes of ordinary people. Mu Zhongqing saw Prefect Han proactively greet him and hurriedly got up to show deep respect. He was startled when Prefect Han grabbed him, pulled him back, and made him sit down.

He was totally shocked, unsure of why Prefect Han was treating him with such politeness. Meanwhile, Prefect Han’s wife Madam Han had already nodded and greeted Lady Du.

Lady Du was considering whether she should return home with her children. When she saw Madam Han answer her in such a jolly manner, she bowed deeply in response.

Madam Han, just like Prefect Han, was cordial and friendly. She didn’t accept Lady Du’s courtesy. She walked over, held her hand and sat down, laughing and saying, "Madam Mu, there is no need for formality. You and I are close in age and I feel a great affection for you. If you don’t mind, you can simply call me ’older sister’!"

On hearing this, Lady Du felt like she had been struck by lightning and was dumbstruck.

Why was the wife of a high-ranking official so eager to get to know her and even wanted to address her as her sister? Could it be because her husband had displayed his talent during the lantern riddle and caught Prefect Han’s eye?

No, even if Prefect Han had taken notice of them, he should only acknowledge and encourage them. There was no need for them to be so solicitous. Now, Prefect Han and his wife were clearly trying to win their favor. What did they... what did they have that Prefect Han and his wife found appealing?

Mu Zhongqing and Lady Du were startled and confused by the couple’s overly friendly interactions. Cao Jin was alert and had already guessed most of the couple’s intentions.

He rolled his eyes, frowned, held his forehead, and ground his teeth in anger: That boy had promised him that he would let the Duke of An Guo’s mansion acknowledge their family first. Then, with a proper status, he would propose. It should have been a natural process. But why did he change his mind all of a sudden?

It would only take a few days for them to be recognized. Why couldn’t he wait any longer? His abrupt proposal, even if the Mu family agreed, would the Huo Family agree?

Old Lady Huo valued social status the most. If the girl could marry him as the daughter of Duke An’s Mansion, it would be acceptable. But if she were to enter the Huo Mansion as the daughter of a scholar from Mu Family Village, even if she became a concubine, Old Lady Huo would surely disdain it!

"Hahaha ..."

Prefect Han laughed heartily, his wide smile making him look like Maitreya Buddha, all teeth and no eyes.

"Scholar Mu, without mincing words, I come here today on behalf of someone, to ask for the hand of your eldest daughter!"

Upon hearing this, everyone except for Cao Jin, including Mu Zhongqing, Lady Du, Cai Wei, Cai Fei, and even Wen’er and Wu’er, went into shock!

What was happening? Who would propose marriage in an unfamiliar place like this? Who was proposing? What’s more, who had such strong connections to have Prefect Han perform the ceremony? Who would have such impressive status?

The first person Cai Wei thought of was that evildoer.