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Chapter 705: Chapter 710 Sweet Self-Blame_1
Some time later, Chen Yiling and Qiao Duo’er arrived as well.
Many people took the initiative to greet Chen Yiling, and she took the opportunity to introduce Qiao Duo’er.
Everyone present was either rich or noble, and it wouldn’t hurt Qiao Duo’er’s business at Duo Meifang to make more acquaintances.
"This is my husband and Yi Fan’s sworn sister, Qiao Duo’er."
But the people there simply were not impressed by Qiao Duo’er; they couldn’t be bothered to even glance her way, what of a sworn sister?
It still didn’t change the fact that she was a coarse village girl.
However, to save Chen Yiling’s face, they still went through the motions and greeted her perfunctorily.
In just a short two months, Lord Qin had brought down the Yin Family and Xuan Eagle Mountain Village, and with the power of Chen Yiling’s maiden family behind her, they dared not offend her.
But really, what was wrong with the daughter of the Deputy Minister? Marrying a poor and pedantic County Magistrate, and now treating a village girl as her best friend?
Isn’t that just asking for degradation?
Chen Yiling wanted to explode in anger, but was stopped by Duo’er.
She never cared about the opinions of others. If one could be friends with her, she would treat them well; if someone looked down on her, they were merely strangers.
The indifferent attitude of Qiao Duo’er quickly redirected their conversation elsewhere.
"Lady Qin, I went to visit you at the Government Office last time, why weren’t you home?"
A madam close to Chen Yiling asked.
Chen Yiling complained, "My husband has been so busy that he hardly comes home, so I went to Duo’er’s House for my confinement."
Her intention was for these people to think highly of Qiao Duo’er, but the others took it to mean that Qiao Duo’er was her maid.
But out of respect for appearances, it was enough that everyone knew the truth.
Frustrated and upset, it was at this moment that a weak voice came through.
All she wanted to say to this was mind your own business.
"Lady Qin, shouldn’t you consider taking someone in for Lord Qin now?"
The speaker was Lady Li, unlike the others who were wary of Chen Yiling, she stood tall and firm.
She was a stepmother who did not care for Li Mu’er, but she would not tolerate bullying from her step-child’s Li Family.
What’s more important to her was her desire to have the Medicine King’s disciple as her son-in-law, allowing her to walk tall and proud wherever she went.
"Thank you for your concern. I mentioned it to my husband and got scolded for it. My husband really doesn’t consider my reputation at all, surely people will again say I’m jealous."
Chen Yiling sighed as if blaming herself, and yet managed to irritate everyone else.
After all, in other families, there were multiple wives and concubines, many of whom were taken during their pregnancies.
Ah, why are the good husbands always someone else’s?
Their husbands couldn’t live without women; if they didn’t find them at home, they sought them outside. What could they possibly do?
Thinking of the new concubine who had just entered her home a few days ago, Lady Li felt even angrier.
Seeing that her sarcasm towards Chen Yiling was ineffective, she turned her attention to Qiao Duo’er.
"Lady Qin, when you have time, you really should take this girl for a stroll around town to broaden her horizons," Lady Li said contemptuously after glancing at Qiao Duo’er.
A village girl in the city would surely find everything novel.
"Careful with your words, Lady Li. Duo’er is no ordinary farmer’s wife; she has seen and heard far more than I have."
"The facial mask powder you all purchased before was her handiwork. After the New Year, Duo Meifang will be opening, and there will be even more products available—hydrating, whitening, wrinkle-reducing, firming, and other features."
"Each one smells delightful. Have you not noticed the scent of plum blossoms on Old Lady Bai? That too was made by Duo’er. Those who want to buy should pay attention to their attitude."
"Now is the time to get on her good side. Later on, let Duo’er advise you on which products to use, so you can haggle a bit."
Chen Yiling finished all in one breath and even managed to advertise for Duo Meifang.
