Wanjin Lady

Chapter 262 No good banquet
As soon as Madam Sun finished speaking, Wen Wan heard a strange but enthusiastic female voice, "Where is Shopkeeper Wen? Let me see--"

Before the people arrive, the sound comes first.

Wen Wan raised her eyes and saw a middle-aged woman with fair skin and sharp eyes. She looked at Wen Wan and smiled: "Are you Wen Wan?"

Madam Sun smiled and introduced her, "This is the wife of Lord Xiong. Her surname is Yang. She is well-known in Bozhou City for her warm heart."

Mrs. Xiong took the opportunity to pull her other hand, and Wen Wan instantly felt that she was being held up on both sides.

"Oh, our old man kept talking about you all night yesterday, saying he hadn't seen a girl with such a sharp mind in all his years. He only regretted that your parents didn't give birth to you as a boy. If you were a boy, he would definitely do everything he could to get you to the Ministry of Justice."

Wen Wan smiled and said, "Lord Xiong, you are so kind to me. I was so anxious to save my father that I focused on this one case, which is why I was able to find clues so quickly. Lord Xiong is so busy with official duties that he's not very energetic, so there are things he can't see! But when it comes to investigating cases, the adults in the prison are the ones who specialize in their fields!"

Mrs. Xiong immediately fell in love with Wen Wan and held her hand tightly, "This girl speaks like a lark, so nice! Come on, say a few more words——"

Wen Wan was a guest invited by Sun Lanzhi, so Sun Lanzhi naturally did not dare to neglect her. She could only ask her sister Sun Lanxin to look after Wen Wan, for fear that someone would offend her.

Madam Sun, however, muttered indifferently behind her back, "She's just a merchant's daughter, yet the lady in charge is so enthusiastic! She doesn't even look at who the protagonist is today!"

Sun Lanzhi smiled. "Mother, today's protagonist is Grandmother! And Shopkeeper Wen is truly remarkable. A woman like her dared to go to court to redress her father's grievances. This kind of filial piety and courage...few people in this world can match."

Madam Sun looked dismayed, feeling that Wen Wan had stolen the limelight from her eldest daughter. However, her two daughters were each more naive than the other, treating everyone as if they were good. Madam Sun sighed helplessly, "Do you understand why I'm hosting this birthday party for Grandmother?"

Sun Lanzhi blushed slightly.

Madam Sun squeezed her hand. "Neither your father nor I are old-fashioned. Although marriage is determined by parents and matchmakers, you will ultimately spend the rest of your life by yourself. Choosing a husband who pleases both your parents and yourself wouldn't be the best of both worlds."

Sun Lanzhi lowered her head, her heart pounding, her face flushed. "I know. Mother and father are both doing this for their own good."

"Now that you know, why not tell me openly, who among all the men here today do you like?"

"This..." Sun Lanzhi looked up at the crowd. Although it was unbecoming for a girl to discuss her own marriage, since her mother had said so, she no longer felt shy. Instead, she carefully examined the men in the garden. "We've only met once... I can't tell which one is better."

Madam Sun pointed at the young man standing in the middle of the pavilion, surrounded by people like the moon surrounded by stars. "Huai'an Marquis Wei Zheng... He has outstanding looks, noble status, and is the Queen's nephew..."

Sun Lanzhi shook her head. "Mother, I don't like people who wield swords and guns. The battlefield is dangerous. If anything happens to my husband, I will have no one to rely on for the rest of my life. Besides, marriage is about matching social status, and I have no intention of clinging to the rich and powerful."

Madam Sun nodded, secretly thinking that her daughter was smart and not blinded by wealth and fame.

Naturally, she also liked Wei Zheng.

But, as for Marquis Huaian’s marriage...if the empress in the harem doesn’t give the nod...I’m afraid no one can marry him.

The noble ladies in Bozhou Prefecture knew very well that Wei Zheng... was the husband prepared for the princess and the county lord. If they dared to set their sights on Marquis Huai'an, how could Queen Wei let them suffer the consequences?
Madam Sun instructed her daughter, "Among the young men here today, keep an eye out for the scholar named Cheng Yunzhang. Bozhou Cheng's Liquor was founded by his mother. His family is not short of money, and his appearance and character are among the best. I've asked your father to make thorough inquiries. This Cheng Yunzhang is incredibly talented, and success in the Spring Imperial Examination is a sure thing. He's twenty years old now, and Madam Yuan is anxious to find him a marriage. If you're interested, just come back and tell me, and I'll arrange it for you!"

"Oh." Sun Lanzhi responded. She couldn't stay any longer, so she walked quickly to Wen Wan. She saw that Mrs. Xiong and Wen Wan were chatting enthusiastically. Mrs. Xiong asked in detail about Wen Wan's father's case. The two of them talked back and forth, and Sun Lanzhou was also called away by his friend.

Madam Xiong led Wen Wan to a long table. Just then, someone called out to Madam Xiong, leaving Wen Wan alone. This gave the girls who had been watching her and Madam Xiong and whispering amongst themselves an opportunity to chime in. As soon as Wen Wan looked up, she found herself surrounded by three or four girls with unfriendly expressions.

Wen Wan was still a little excited.

It’s coming, it’s coming, American bullying is coming.

"Are you Wen Wan, the wine merchant who caused such a stir in Bozhou City a few days ago?"

"Don't you know that at banquets for dignitaries, seats are arranged according to seniority? You're at Madam Xiong's table, so do you think you should sit in her seat?"

The other girl smiled and said, "Sister Wen comes from the countryside, so I'm afraid she doesn't know the rules here."

Wen Wan: ...

Can you give her a chance to talk back?
These girls spoke one sentence at a time, and it really sounded like millions of ducks quacking beside you.

Besides, this level of bullying is too low!

After the girls finished speaking, they raised their chins slightly and looked at Wen Wan arrogantly, as if they were waiting for her to fight back so that they could swarm over her and tear her to pieces.

Unexpectedly, the young lady opposite had a calm expression. After hearing this, she remained expressionless and bowed slightly: "What the ladies said is all right."

Ah, yes, yes.

"I'm a country bumpkin, with limited experience. I've never been to such a fine banquet, let alone the art of seating arrangement." The young lady's gratitude was genuine. "Thank you ladies for your kind reminder, otherwise I would have been a laughing stock!"

Ok?
Who kindly reminded you?
Can't this person tell the difference between good and bad words?
Are there such insensitive people in this world?

Several girls changed their expressions in class, feeling helpless as if they were punching cotton.

Wen Wan was about to leave when she was stopped by the young lady leading the group. Just as the young lady was about to open her mouth, Wen Wan shot back, "Miss, there are vegetable leaves on your teeth."

……

The young lady immediately covered her mouth and ran away in shame, almost dropping her little pearls all over the floor.

KO.

Another person came forward. This person was obviously of a higher rank. He asked with a smile, "The case of Wen Weiming raping and murdering a woman has caused a sensation in the city. Since Miss Wen is out and about, I believe your father has already understood the facts of the case."

Rape and murder women?

Just four words made the other people present who were unaware of the situation frown slightly.

There were so many traps in this statement that Wen Wan didn't know which one to refute first. She could only reply, "My father never raped or killed a woman. He was caught up in a business scandal and was framed. I have now presented the evidence and await the impartiality of Lord Xiong."