A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace

Chapter 1296 - 1294: Marriage Meeting 1

Dong’er hesitated for a while, then suddenly blushed and knelt on the ground."Master, I don’t want to get married!"

"Please don’t send me away!"

Ni Manxue was stunned.

"Why? Didn’t we say everything was fine before?"

Dong’er wiped her tears and said.

"If I leave, you won’t have anyone reliable by your side!"

"I’m worried and I can’t bear to leave you!"

Ni Manxue let out a sigh of relief and said with a smile.

"What a fuss over nothing!"

She smiled and pulled Dong’er up, continuing.

"What is there to worry about here with me?"

"It’s been so many years, whether it’s the Marquis or the servants, no one in this mansion has ever wronged me, right?"

"Zeze and Huihui have also grown up, and the Wetnurse Sisters wouldn’t dare to neglect their duties!"

"Here, there’s really nothing to be worried about!"

"Dong’er!"

She took her hand, paused, and continued.

"I know you’re reluctant to part with the people in the mansion, reluctant to part with me!"

"But releasing you from your bond is the best thing I can do for you!"

"Do you understand?"

Ni Manxue looked at her earnestly.

Dong’er immediately burst into tears.

"Master, I know, I understand your intentions!"

Ni Manxue’s eyes also reddened.

"I’m not forcing you either, think it over some more. If you still want to stay by my side, I won’t stop you!"

"I’ve always considered you a sister all these years, how could I drive you away?"

Dong’er nodded tearfully and knelt down to kowtow to Ni Manxue.

"Thank you for your kindness, Master!"

Ni Manxue pulled her up and comforted her a bit.

The master and servant strolled around the garden again, gradually letting go of the matter.

...

In the following days.

Ni Manxue lived as usual, shopping, occasionally taking Dong’er to listen to opera.

She was straightforward and skilled in socializing, quickly making friends with several noble ladies in the city and learning a lot of gossip about the Tang family.

For instance.

Lady Tang’s background is not high, she is just the daughter of a poor scholar.

For instance, Lady Tang gave birth to three daughters, but no legitimate son.

Moreover, although Lady Tang is pretty, she is extremely snobbish, adept at climbing higher and stepping on the lower.

There were also other rumors about Old Master Tang being ugly and fat, despicable and shameless, indulgent in women and wine, with over twenty wives and concubines at home.

Based on all this, Ni Manxue sneered coldly.

"Growing up in such a family, it’s impressive that this Fourth Miss Tang has managed to turn out well. I really want to see what kind of person she is!"

Dong’er laughed.

"Since you want to know, why not invite her out to meet? It’s no big deal!"

Ni Manxue nodded.

She stepped over to the desk, wrote a letter in her own hand, and entrusted Dong’er to send it out.

That afternoon, the messenger servant suddenly called Dong’er out to the courtyard with a disgruntled face, complaining bitterly.

"Sister, you wouldn’t believe how arrogant those Tang family people are! They wouldn’t even deliver the letter! I was almost beaten up by them!"

The servant said, rolling up his sleeve to show the cane marks on his arm.

"What?" Dong’er glared angrily.

"Did you fail to identify yourself? Or did you try to force your way in?"

The servant said with a woeful face.

"Oh sister, we’re all from the Capital City, we can’t possibly get this etiquette wrong, right?"

Dong’er thought about it, too. This servant was brought by the Marquis from the Capital City, well-versed in big house rules, definitely not ignorant.

So...

She gave a cold smile.

"Outrageous!"

"Don’t worry, I’ll report this to the Madam right away!"

Saying so, she took out a silver ingot worth Five Taels from her sleeve and gave it to the servant.

"There’s no doctor in our mansion, find a medical hall outside and get some medicine!"

The servant dared not accept it, only smiling obsequiously.

"Sister, what are you saying? It’s just a minor injury, I wouldn’t be a decent person if I randomly asked for Silver!"

"Sister, go in quickly and remember to tell Madam that those people are not to be trifled with!"

Dong’er didn’t refuse further.

She thanked him and sent him off before turning into the inner courtyard.

After returning, she relayed the whole story to Ni Manxue without missing a detail.

Upon hearing it, Ni Manxue frowned.

"Thrown out? This Tang family is truly lawless! Don’t they know Jingfeng’s status, know the Marquis’s status?"

Dong’er laughed.

"I suppose their servants haven’t seen the world!"

"Or maybe they don’t want us to contact the Fourth Miss, just waiting for us to marry the eldest daughter!"

Only then did Ni Manxue come to a realization.

"I see!"

"In that case..."

She thought for a while then wrote another letter and handed it to Dong’er.

"This time I’ll invite all four of their family’s young ladies, saying it’s for Jingfeng to see a marriage prospect!"

"I want to see if they dare not come!"

Based on her understanding of these opportunists.

As long as they can cling to power, they’d go through fire and water.

Dong’er took the letter and smiled.

"Rest assured, Madam, this time they’ll definitely come!" she said and left.

Two Shi Chen later.

Another servant returned breathlessly with news.

"It’s done. The Tang family received the letter and agreed!"

After hearing this, Ni Manxue sneered and sighed in relief.

"Looks like... I need to meet them properly!"

...

Two days later.

Ni Manxue met Lady Tang at Bicui Garden, south of Jinling City.

This was a theater near Qinhuai River, a place where city ladies often visited.

The environment was serene, and the private boxes were luxurious, perfect for meetings of future in-laws.

Ni Manxue arrived early, but the Tang family had not yet shown up.

Dong’er was quite displeased.

"Though they’re the bride’s side, this arrogance is a bit much! Making you wait!"

Ni Manxue leisurely sipped her tea, not very bothered.

"What’s the big deal?"

"They were arrogant enough to beat up the Marquis’s servant, what wouldn’t they do?"

Dong’er thought about it and agreed, quietly pouring tea for Madam and said no more.

After about half an hour, Ni Manxue had listened to two acts, and her shoulders were starting to feel tired.

Lady Tang arrived fashionably late, leading her four daughters.

Upon entering, Lady Tang beamed a big smile and greeted courteously.

"Lady Xia, it’s all my fault for keeping you waiting!"

Ni Manxue stood up with a faint smile.

"No harm done, we just arrived not long ago, don’t worry! Please take a seat!"

Lady Tang thanked her, and immediately brought forward a highly adorned girl, urging her.

"Hurry and pay your respects to Madam!"

The girl blushed and shyly stepped forward to greet.

"Greetings, Lady Xia!"

Ni Manxue casually waved her hand.

"No need for formalities, please have a seat!"

"Yes!"

They all sat down.

Only then did Ni Manxue begin to quietly observe them.

Leading the group was Lady Tang, dressed in silks and satins, with delicate eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes, fair skin, her whole self exuding richness.

Her hands, neck, ears, and hair bun were adorned with various pearls, gemstones, gold, and jade.