The Daily Life of a Down-on-Hard-Life Medicine Girl Supporting Her Family

Chapter 252

Zhao Minghua received an invitation from the General's Mansion; it was for the old lady's birthday.

He naturally wanted to bring his second brother, Zhao Minglang, along.

"Go to the General's Mansion?" Zhao Minglang was taken aback. "I still need to review my lessons."

"If you want to enter officialdom, you should make more connections."

What's the use of this bookworm second brother focusing on studying? He still needs to build connections and resources.

How could one enter a mansion like the General's Mansion without connections?

I was trying to pave the way for him, but he didn't appreciate it at all.

"The most urgent task is not to make any connections, but to study hard, not to embarrass Director Tian, ​​and even more so, not to fail when the competition ends."

Zhao Minghua... Second Brother's twisted logic does have some merit.

However, a day won't make a difference.

"The General's Mansion also sent you an invitation, aren't you going?"

"You sent me a separate post?"

Zhao Minglang was surprised. If that was the case, he had to go; it would be very impolite not to.

He was just a scholar with no real ability. The invitation he received was a sign of respect, and refusing it would only narrow his own path.

He understands this basic social etiquette.

Zhao Minghua... thankfully, he's not too stupid or corrupt, there's still hope!

Only a handful of families attended Madam Xia's birthday banquet.

The Xia family's maternal family, the Xia family's relatives, the Qiu family, and then the Zhao brothers, Minghua and Zhao Minghua.

"The old lady prefers quiet, but we thought we should at least have a simple and lively celebration, so we invited you all," Xiao Chunyu said to Madam Qiu. "Also, there's Nuannuan's son-in-law and his second brother, as well as the old lady's family."

Madam Qiu immediately understood that this was an opportunity for Yan'er, and she was truly grateful.

When Madam Qiu met Zhao Minglang, he was indeed a handsome and refined young man.

What attracted her most was that Chunyu said the Zhao family had a very upright family tradition: men did not take concubines and women did not become concubines. There were very few families like that in the capital.

Most importantly, this young man has joined the school of Tian Shanchang, so his future looks promising.

Xia Guangcheng was receiving the male guests and also introduced the Zhao Minghua and Zhao Minglang brothers to them.

"It is said that a young master surnamed Zhao from Changzhou has recently been accepted as a student of Headmaster Tian of Hanwen Academy. Is this the one or the other?"

Master Xia, Xia Guangcheng's cousin, looked him up and down, then squinted and asked.

"They are students."

Zhao Minglang didn't expect the news to spread so quickly; it had only been a short time, yet everyone knew about it.

At the same time, one can also anticipate how much pressure one will be under, how many eyes are watching one, and if one fails, even the headmaster's reputation will be affected.

"Excellent, excellent! A young hero indeed! May I ask your age, young master Zhao, and whether you are married?"

Master Xia was already considering which of his two illegitimate daughters was more suitable.

Lord Qiu, standing to the side, was stunned for a moment. Good heavens, Master Xia Er still had his eye on him. He also had a troublesome daughter of his own. He immediately perked up and stared at Zhao Minglang.

"The student is not yet married, but he already has a girl he likes and will come to propose marriage after the imperial examination."

Oh no, there's no hope!

Master Xia and Lord Qiu both extinguished the last vestiges of their thoughts.

Xia Minghua, standing nearby, was stunned for a moment: Good heavens, this bookworm is finally blossoming! He's quietly found a girl he likes. Oh my, I wonder whose daughter she is? I'll have plenty of material to write in my letter home to my mother: I must sell my second son!

Xia Guangcheng was a military general, so naturally, the Xia family relatives and the Xia matriarch's family talked about swords, spears, and other weapons.

Qiu, who worked at the Hanlin Academy, seemed out of place. Since he was playing with toys on a rainy day and had nothing better to do, he decided to discuss poetry, calligraphy, and painting with Zhao Minglang, who was sitting next to him.

Coincidentally, Xia Minglang knew all of these things.

The two became increasingly excited as they talked, and discovered that the other was quite knowledgeable. They felt an instant connection and wished they could become sworn brothers on the spot.

However, Zhao Minglang understood one thing very well: he was a greenhorn who had just arrived in the capital, and regardless of his talent, humility was the first priority.

Zhao Minglang's humility became a valuable quality in Lord Qiu's eyes, and he looked at this young man with even greater admiration.

There was even a hint of bitterness: it's not that there aren't good ones, it's just that the good ones she met are already in love with someone else. Sigh, my daughter is just a little unlucky.

On the other side, the women's side was also bustling with activity.

"Madam Qiu, I wonder what kind of family Miss Qiu has been betrothed to?"

Old Mrs. Xia was all talk and no action, always poking at Madam Qiu's sensitive spots with her words.

In the capital, Qiu Yan's marriage was a household name. Some people, Ji Xian, who wanted to propose to the Qiu family but was rejected, were unwilling to give up and deliberately spread rumors to mislead others. Therefore, Miss Qiu's reputation in the capital was really not good.

Old Mrs. Xia thought she was being concerned, but Mrs. Qiu felt a little sad when she heard it.

"We're discussing it now; you'll find out when the engagement is finalized."

What could Madam Qiu possibly say?

That's the only excuse I can give.

Honestly, I've spent half my life trying to find a son-in-law for my daughter, but there's still no progress.

I was secretly delighted to see Young Master Zhao today.

When Old Madam Xia asked, Madam Qiu was displeased but couldn't show it; she had to pretend to be calm.

Madam Xia glanced at Second Madam Xia, thinking, "That brainless woman, she always brings up the most sensitive topics."

Why are you so stupid?
Just as she was about to say something, the wet nurse arrived with Panpan.

"Grandmother, your granddaughter wishes you boundless happiness and longevity."

The little boy greeted her with a bow, and his crisp blessings brought a smile to Old Madam Xia's face.

"Come, come, come quickly to your grandmother's side."

"Is this the little girl who was brought from the Wu family to the Xia family?"

Old Mrs. Xia started talking without restraint again.

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was silent.

Seriously, I've seen stupid people, but I've never seen anyone this stupid!
“From the day Yu’er married into the Xia family, she has been the eldest daughter of my General’s Mansion.” Old Madam Xia would not indulge her: “It’s been a long time since we last met, and your memory is getting worse and worse. You should see a doctor and take your medicine properly, lest you forget your own name one day!”

The entire Xia family has only been able to establish itself in the capital thanks to the glory of the General's Mansion. She must be out of her mind to dare to exclude her most beloved granddaughter!
But even someone with a bit of knowledge wouldn't say something like that; I really regret hiring her.

The more I value her, the less I realize my own worth!

"Sister-in-law, no, I..."

After being rebuked, Old Mrs. Xia realized that she had indeed misspoke: "I didn't know, I just let it slip."

"You don't need to tell me what you're thinking. I've already said it before: she is the eldest granddaughter of my General's Mansion, the eldest daughter of the Xia family. She is the face of my General's Mansion."

By stepping on her, you've stepped on the face of the General's Mansion. Can you bear the consequences?