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Chapter 798: Chapter 801: Doting on the Wife Mania_4
But Du Yingxue didn’t take Madam Zhao’s warning to heart; instead, she intensified her mockery of Qiao Duo’er.
"Right, the good news about your Third Sister and Xu Yuanwai is nearing, isn’t it? This matter was indeed my brother’s fault. He insisted on taking the Second Miss to see Master Xu, not expecting to end up facilitating the Third Miss’s marriage."
In her view, the Qiao Family sisters were all lowly, fit only to be concubines!
"Many thanks, Miss Du, for the reminder. I will definitely send a big red envelope to Young Master Du when the time comes."
Qiao Duo’er replied without anger or annoyance, casually striking back.
A man who doesn’t stick to proper affairs, instead doing things only busybodies would stoop to, isn’t afraid of losing face!
Madame Wang covered her mouth and said, "Now that’s wonderful, in the future we have one more option, and the girls introduced by Young Master Du must be exceptional."
"Indeed, it’s something to consider."
Everyone echoed in agreement, their words tinged with mockery toward Du Yingxue.
Some girls are pretty to look at, but unfortunately, they lack brains.
Angered to the point of confusion, Du Yingxue spoke even more recklessly: "Madam Tan, a woman’s natal family is her support, and you’re already a Sixth Rank Madam. You should care more for your natal family. If your sisters all become someone else’s concubines, it’s not a good look for you either."
"Isn’t it set by parents’ decree and the matchmaker’s words, Miss Du?" Big Sister countered.
What kind of Miss Housekeeper is this?
She must have taken the wrong medicine!
"Miss Du, among the ’Three Obediences and Four Virtues’ there is also the ’virtue of women’s speech,’ which means to speak appropriately and less about others’ affairs," Madam Zhao said bluntly.
She was almost furious to death. This flower appreciation banquet hosted by the Zhao Family was being disrupted by Du Yingxue’s antics, wasn’t this disrespecting the Zhao Family?
Still unwilling to let it go, Du Yingxue was about to speak when Madam Zhao had the maids carry her out.
The lady sitting next to Duo’er quickly consoled, "Madam Tan, don’t mind her, she’s a wild girl raised without a mother’s teachings."
"Exactly, birthing such a daughter really is the misfortune of eight lifetimes!"
Qiao Duo’er, with a light smile, said, "Let’s not talk about these unhappy matters. Let’s all try the Zhao Family’s flower tea, it tastes very good!"
Everyone gave a laugh, and the matter was dropped.
But people’s opinion of Duo’er rose even higher.
Though born of a peasant family, she understood reason and propriety, and her conduct was measured; she was not one to be underestimated.
Leaving the Zhao residence, Big Sister straightened her back.
She had always felt that the young ladies from wealthy families were above her, but today she finally understood.
To be human is to look inward, to have a kind heart.
Her family didn’t have much silver, and she couldn’t play musical instruments or paint, but she had an open and cheerful heart, and she would bring laughter to those around her.
She also had a brain, and she wouldn’t turn what was meant to be a joyful event into an embarrassment.
"Still think you’re not worthy of Zhang Ziwen?" Qiao Duo’er raised an eyebrow.
Big Sister spoke forthrightly, "It’s clearly he who is not worthy of me. A scholar who is good for nothing – if I take a liking to him, that’s his good fortune!"
Even though Zhang Ziwen was Big Willow Village’s youngest scholar, she wasn’t lacking!
"That’s right. You have to value yourself first before you can have the right to happiness," Qiao Duo’er said earnestly.
Big Sister nodded vigorously, "Sister Duo’er, you really didn’t need to take me on such a big detour; you could have told me directly, and I would have understood."
She knew that every word from her Sister Duo’er made sense!
"Would you have such a profound impression if you hadn’t experienced it yourself?"
That’s the reason why one must personally take charge of matters.
Big Sister whispered, "Actually, when they complimented me today, I felt so happy, as if I could ascend to the skies."
"It’s important to stay grounded when living life, otherwise, it’s easy to fall."
"Understood!"
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