Chapter 165
The street was bustling with people, and with Liu Xiaosan and Zhao Xiaoshan's mother and son behind them, Li Qingyou couldn't let it go even though she was so angry, she could only wait until she got home.
It's a pity that she didn't wait for this opportunity.
When the group returned to Li's house, they saw a carriage parked at the door from a distance. Manager Cao was standing outside the gate and looking inside. Aunt Sun Er from the east courtyard next door was eating melon seeds and talking to Manager Cao.
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"Where is this official from?"
"How many people are there in the family?"
"The girl from the Li family should marry her back and make her a little girl..."
Manager Cao, "..."
Even though Manager Cao was well-informed, he was a little overwhelmed by this fat aunt who was familiar and enthusiastic. He only vaguely agreed to the previous words until he heard the last sentence and almost choked.
"No, no, no, you misunderstood, it's not like that." Manager Cao waved his hands and wiped sweat against the bright sun. In his heart, although Li Qingyou was greedy for money and did not know how to praise, he was not very smart and he liked to stand out.
, but his temper is not small.
If she heard this, something might happen, and he didn't want to get into trouble for nothing.
Second Aunt Sun obviously didn't believe it. In her opinion, if a man, or a man who looked quite wealthy based on his dress, came to the door of a girl's house for nothing, there was no other possibility except that he wanted to marry her girl.
"Hey, I'm sorry." Second Aunt Sun laughed so hard, "But you're being a bit unreasonable. It's natural for a man to marry a woman, but why don't you send a matchmaker here anyway?
?Are you, a grown man, coming to propose marriage to me?"
As he spoke, Manager Cao chuckled. Goosebumps crawled all over his body as he laughed, as if he had fallen into a chicken coop.
He wanted to explain a few words, but felt it was unnecessary. Besides, the other party might not believe him based on his posture. He would be dizzy due to the strong sun, and he was really not in the mood to speak, so he simply turned sideways and pretended not to hear.
Second Aunt Sun refused to give up. She took two steps forward and said with a wink, "Is this official unable to find a matchmaker? Otherwise, how about I help you arrange this marriage?"
"When it's done, just pay for the tea leaves."
"Let me tell you, this Li family not only has a girl, but also a younger one who is even more beautiful. It will be amazing to raise her for a few years. I dare say there is no such handsome person hundreds of miles away. Buy one.
It’s a good deal to give one as a gift…”
The whites of Guanshi Cao's eyes almost turned out. Not to mention that he didn't have the heart to take a concubine. Even if he did, he wouldn't find such a young concubine. His granddaughter is almost as old as Li Qingyou.
Just as he was thinking of finding an excuse to send this fat girl away, he saw Li Qingyou and his entourage approaching from a distance. He felt like he was being amnesty. Manager Cao stepped forward quickly and hugged his fist, "Miss Li."
"Steward Cao is here." Li Qingyou also said happily, "I'm really sorry, I just had to go out for something. Has Steward Cao been waiting for a long time?"
Manager Cao was busy and said it wouldn't be a problem.
At this time, Li Qingyou also saw Aunt Sun, who was looking at them with a gossipy look on her face, and she nodded and said hello with a smile.
Compared to Li Qingyou's frankness, Second Aunt Sun felt embarrassed that her little thoughts had been revealed. She touched her nose and responded, then turned around and returned to the yard with a smile. She didn't forget to cast a curious glance before entering the door.
Li Qingyou also found it funny.
Second Aunt Sun has a common problem among women of her age in ancient times. She likes to be a matchmaker and stretch her hair. If she succeeds, she will get some money by the way. Unfortunately, the success rate is not high.
"Steward Cao is feeling hot, you're sweating profusely. Come inside to cool down and have a rest." Li Qingyou turned around and let Steward Cao and everyone else into the house.
Steward Cao is well-dressed and elegant in his behavior and conversation. When he sat down, he thought he was a gentleman from a wealthy family. He didn't look like a steward at all.
When such a person sits here, it creates a sense of pressure.
This pressure is for Zhao Xiaoshan and his son. Li Qingyou, Adi and Liu Xiaosan are not within this range. After all, they have known each other before and are familiar with each other.
The meeting with Manager Cao was arranged yesterday, and he fully represented the Shen family, so Li Qingyou didn't waste any time and explained the next arrangements.
"I'm going to walk around in the next few days and decide on a location first. What do you think, Manager Cao?" Li Qingyou asked.
Manager Cao had no objection, and the two of them talked for a few more words. Li Qingyou asked him to wait and went into the Xili Room to change clothes.
During the whole process, Zhao Xiaoshan, mother and son, didn't speak. They just stared at everything in a daze. Before, Li Qingyou said that she was doing business, and Xiaoshan Niang didn't take it seriously at all. Business is not that easy to do, not to mention that Li Qingyou has not left the government.
’s little girl.
But now Xiaoshan Niang suddenly believed it, and listened to their conversation about the Shen family. She didn't know what kind of family the Shen family was, but the well-dressed manager Cao was just a steward of the Shen family, and the Shen family was even more
They are an incredible family.
Xiaoshan Niang sighed, something that was once very certain in her heart suddenly became uncertain. She took a peek at her son sitting next to her and saw that he also had a dull expression, so she sighed again.
Li Qingyou quickly changed her clothes and walked out. In order to make it easier to go out, she was still wearing men's clothes, but this was not the old boy's clothes, but the new casual clothes she bought at the clothing store yesterday.
A dark blue silk robe, with a moire pattern embroidered on the hem, a black belt embroidered with gold thread, a pair of black boots on her feet, and a folding fan in her hand. Her lips are red and her teeth are white, and she is delicate and elegant with a hint of heroism. Where does she stand?
He looks like a young master from a rich family.
Everyone in the room was stunned when they saw it.
Li Qing leisurely unfolded the folding fan, shook it slightly, grinned at Manager Cao, and made an invitation gesture, "Manager Cao, please."
"Ah, oh." Manager Cao came to his senses and hurriedly stood up, making the same gesture of invitation, "Aunt Li... Master, please."
Li Qingyou smiled, turned around and told her brother to stay at home and not run around. She looked up at Liu Xiaosan and Zhao Xiaoshan, mother and son.
Xiaoshan Niang came to her senses and stood up quickly to reassure her, "I will take care of my brother. If you have something to do, go ahead and don't worry about it at home."
It would be great if Xiaoshan Niang was willing to help. At least she was more reliable than Liu Xiaosan. He couldn't stand his brother at all, otherwise he wouldn't have appeared outside the Yamen just now.
"Thank you very much, auntie. I will be back as soon as possible. I have something to talk to auntie about tonight." After thanking her, Li Qingyou followed Manager Cao out.
The folding fan in his hand swayed gently, and his steps were smooth and flowing, without any hint of the daughter's awkwardness. If I hadn't been sure that this was Li Qingyou, I wouldn't have believed it was her.
Chapter completed!