manynovel Chapter 577 Casting a wide net
Chapter 577 Casting a wide net
Luo Shurou twisted her handkerchief and looked at Jiang Youzhen outside the curtain with a frown on her face.
The young man's gentle voice was like a spring breeze. I heard that Jiang Youzhen was very good-looking and good at studying. He had already participated in the palace examination at the age of 16. He was also quite appreciated by the princes, so his future was definitely bright.
Even if he is sent to another place in the future, he will still be the county magistrate.
Moreover, my aunt said that my grandfather seemed to think highly of Jiang Youzhen. If she married Jiang Youzhen, her dowry would be larger than that of other concubines.
Having made up her mind, Luo Shurou felt that today was a good opportunity and must be seized.
"When did the old lady meet Jiang Youzhen? Why haven't you two mentioned him?" Tong Huaian was very surprised. Suddenly, he remembered that the old lady had visited her ancestral home in Tongzhou Prefecture before. Could it be that she met him then?
"It's a coincidence that Mr. Jiang's sister is the owner of Jizhen Embroidery Shop. I ran into her once when I went to Jizhen Embroidery Shop. I bought the double-sided embroidery of Lu Hanjiang at Jizhen Embroidery Shop."
The old lady concealed Luo Shuhuan and didn't say anything, but Jiang Youzhen noticed this. Although his family still ran an embroidery shop and it was no secret, the old lady brought it up in public, and maybe there was some other meaning behind it.
"I see! The embroidery of Jizhen Embroidery Shop is well-known far and wide. I had the honor of seeing that double-sided embroidery at the Fourth Prince's place."
Tong Huaian looked as if he knew it, but he felt sad in his heart because Jiang Youzhen had hidden many things from him.
Luo Shurou's eyes suddenly lit up. How could she not know the reputation of Jizhen Embroidery Shop?
Ever since the branch was opened in the capital, it has been packed with guests every day, and many wealthy families go there to buy things. It is truly making a fortune.
I heard that the Jiang family only has one male heir. When his younger brother gets married, as his elder sister, can I not help him?
Thinking of this, Luo Shurou became a little more satisfied with Jiang Youzhen.
However, she didn't know that Luo Shuhuan beside her looked at her with contempt. Luo Shuhuan secretly hated Jiang Youzhen when she thought of Jizhen Embroidery Shop. No! She had to find a chance to bring up that matter again.
Another concubine of the Luo family, Miss Luo Shumin, watched the quarrel between the two and could not help but despise them secretly.
Jiang Youzhen is indeed good. She is already thirteen years old this year, so of course she has to consider herself. Fourth sister thinks Jiang Youzhen is in her pocket? It's ridiculous! There are more than just these two concubines in the Luo family!
Luo Shumin sneered and glanced at the arrogant Luo Shuhuan.
This person is also confused. With your status, you still dream of becoming a prince or a son of a marquis? Are you worthy of them?
However, Luo Shuhuan and Princess Lingshuang are friends, so she cannot dream of becoming the principal wife, but she can still be a concubine.
"Grandma! The banquet is about to begin. Why don't we invite you to take a seat and start with you to create a good omen?" At this time, Luo Jinshu came over and said hurriedly.
He felt that it was about enough, he had seen everything he needed to see, so he should get down to business.
The old lady stroked her forehead and said, "Look at my poor memory. I'm sorry for interrupting everyone's fun. I'm also very happy with Mr. Jiang, so I chatted with him for a while. Then I will shamelessly be the host of the banquet. Let's start now!"
Everyone couldn't help but be polite again, saying that it was their honor and that they were also benefiting from the old lady's blessing.
Jiang Youzhen was about to leave when she heard a sweet female laugh coming from behind the curtain. Although the voice was very small, she had sharp ears and eyes, so she naturally would not ignore it.
Jiang Youzhen quickened his pace and quickly returned to his seat.
"I'm afraid the Luo family is planning on choosing a son-in-law, so you'd better be careful." Tong Huaian reminded Jiang Youzhen as soon as he sat back in his seat.
Jiang Youzhen nodded. She was not a fool, so she naturally noticed it. But who was the Luo family? Why did they make such a big fuss? If they had their eyes on a boy, they could find someone to let him know. If the other party was interested, wouldn't it be done?
Even if the other party disagrees, he is not a serious ice man, and if outsiders don't know, he won't lose face.
"Humph! The Luo family is really arrogant. With so many students, many of whom are prospective Jinshi, they are just choosing a son-in-law. What do they think of others? Just let him choose. It's even more grand than the prince's show."
Tong Huaian snorted coldly, the Luo family was really shameless. The eldest daughter of the family had already married, and the second and third daughters were already looking for a husband, and the one they were looking for was the husband of the concubine's daughter.
In the Jinshi exam, where does one place the emperor's students' reputation? Where does one place the emperor's reputation?
Jiang Youzhen was stunned. So they came here in such large numbers just to be picked and chosen? They didn't come specifically for her, but wanted to cast a wide net and take whoever they liked.
Tong Huaian is of noble status. If she were not the eldest daughter of the royal family, she would not be worthy of Tong Huaian. Then Tong Huaian would be just a foil. The real purpose of the Luo family is these commoner students who have no foundation.
And she, perhaps, has a greater chance. After all, she has an absolute advantage among these people. This is not her boasting, there is no way, she is just that strong.
Then the next one is Wen Ruyu, who also has great potential.
Wen Ruyu was also thoughtful at this moment. Jiang Youzhen knew his character well and he absolutely despised anyone who relied on nepotism to climb up the ladder.
I wanted to remind him a few words, but Jiang Youzhen thought about it and stopped talking. Nothing is absolute, everyone has their own blessings!
"Haha! Fourth cousin can't escape today. The good luck of the first cup falls on you. Quick! Drink it quickly, or I will compose a poem."
A girl's sweet voice was heard, and since she was called fourth cousin, she might be the cousin from the Luo family.
The male guests stretched their necks and pricked up their ears. Although they didn't dare to look over there, they would glance at it from time to time. It was so far away, and there were rockery and trees in the middle, so it was difficult to see clearly.
Even if the curtain was drawn, only a little bright corner of the clothes could be seen through the gap.
But just this little bit is enough to make these men with amorous feelings feel agitated.
When Jiang Youzhen saw that the thirty-year-old man opposite him had red face even before he drank, his face immediately turned red and he immediately felt contempt in his heart.
You said you're going to get married as soon as you see it, but at your age, you're still lusting after young girls. Do you have any shame?
Will a girl from an official family be your concubine? You are just wishful thinking. You are just a foil, but you don't even know yourself.
Luo Shurou stood up with a blushing face, "I'm sorry! I... I can't hold my liquor, so I can only show off my skills. With all the talented people here, I can't write a poem, but there is nothing I can do. Please be kind and show me some mercy."
Hearing that it was a delicate little girl, some brave ones started to respond.
"Miss, there's no need to be modest. We're just waiting to taste it."
Wen Ruyu frowned. It was really Meng Lang!
Since the elders were present and the conversation was in public, this kind of reply would not be considered improper, but it was still a bit frivolous.
The male guest here also said a few words of comfort, and the other side started to compose poetry, while the game continued.