The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 487

Chapter 487: Chapter 456, Kidnapping_1

The banquet was halfway through when a maid rushed to Madam Chen’s side and whispered a few words, and then Madam Chen hurried outside, followed by Granny Chen standing up.

“Who has arrived now?”

Everyone looked on, puzzled.

It wasn’t long before Madam Chen returned with Madam Jiang and Jiang Wanying.

Upon seeing them, Granny Chen and Chen Jiarou hurriedly went over to greet them.

Daohua looked surprised and pulled at Dong Yuanyao’s sleeve, whispering, “Didn’t they say they were injured in an assassination attempt?”

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Dong Yuanyao, “It’s been so many days, aren’t you going to allow people to recover? However, it’s indeed quite rare for Madam Jiang to condescend to visit personally.”

“I know about that.”

Zhou Jingwan suddenly joined the conversation.

Daohua and Dong Yuanyao both looked over at her.

Zhou Jingwan kept her voice very low, “I heard my grandfather tell my father that the Jiang Family wants to get involved in the gold mine business.”

Daohua and Dong Yuanyao exchanged glances, both tacitly deciding not to continue the topic, and signaled Zhou Jingwan to also say no more.

The gold mine was too big an issue, and it was better for them to know less about it.

The group continued to nibble at their food, and before they had eaten much, Chen Jiarou came over with Jiang Wanying.

“County Princess Jiang graces us with her presence, shouldn’t everyone come over and welcome her?”

Dong Yuanyao glanced at Chen Jiarou and smiled, “We aren’t the hosts who need to receive guests, isn’t it enough with just Miss Chen?”

Chen Jiarou’s face stiffened instantly.

She realized that the local officials’ families here didn’t seem to know anything about subtlety; they didn’t leave any face when speaking.

Although Dong Yuanyao said that, she still stood up with Daohua and others to greet Jiang Wanying.

Jiang Wanying smiled and asked everyone to sit down, “Everyone, please sit, it’s my family who is late and has disrupted your meal.”

Everyone smiled politely, said it was no trouble, and continued eating their own meal.

Chen Jiarou saw that none of Daohua and the others were warm to Jiang Wanying and somewhat regretted bringing her to this table, thinking that the girls at this table were the best in family background and status among today’s guests. But, to her surprise, they were all so difficult to get along with.

Helpless, she could only entertain Jiang Wanying herself.

The two had known each other in Beijing, and for a while, their laughter and chatter dominated the dining table.

At the main table, Madam Chen was also warmly chatting with Madam Jiang, but, she was a bit too enthusiastic, accidentally neglecting the other guests because of her attention to Madam Jiang.

Fortunately, Granny Chen was there, somewhat awkwardly urging the others to eat.

Watching Granny Chen’s embarrassed and uncomfortable expression, a few of the Madams exchanged meaningful glances.

After lunch, everyone left the table and gathered in small groups in the rear garden to chat and laugh.

“They say a good wife is worth marrying, and that saying is indeed true,” said Madam Dong to Madams Li, Su, and Zhou with a sigh.

Madam Zhou agreed, “Isn’t it? Just look at what Madam Chen did; it’s so embarrassing I don’t even want to mention it.”

Madam Dong snorted with laughter, “The Chen Family only rose up because Granny Chen used to be the emperor’s wet nurse. They have a weak foundation and should have sought a marriage that could help them while they have the emperor’s favor.”

“But the Chen Family, they just had to pick someone from a small family with little insight to be the head of the household. With the way they are, unless their children and grandchildren are exceptionally outstanding, it’s uncertain if they can even maintain their current wealth and status.”

Madam Li glanced at Chen Jiarou, who was busy with the other young ladies, and said with a smile, “Miss Chen of the Chen Family sure is a beauty.”

Madam Zhou laughed, “What’s the use of just being good-looking? Madam Chen is pretty enough, right? But just look at her actions; you can tell she lacks discernment.”