515 Invitation (4)
Chang Zaiqing smiled but did not say anything. The two of them were both elegant and from scholarly families. Their every move was pleasing to the eye, like a pair of sisters. Chen Ruoqiu held Chang Zaiqingâs hand. âNo matter how much you like this snow, donât stay outside for too long. Thereâs a heater in the house. Letâs go in and sit.â
Chang Zaiqing did not decline, and the two of them entered the house hand in hand. After entering the house, the maid brought them hot tea.
Chen Ruoqiu was the first to pick up the tea and take a sip. She smiled and looked at Chang Zaiqing. âI have been looking for a friend who can appreciate the tea and arts with me but to avail. Now that youâre here, Iâm very happy.â
âThird Madam, you are very kind.â Chang Zaiqing smiled back.
âMiss Chang has a likable personality. Anyone will like you.â Chen Ruoqiu said, âI hit it off with you at first sight. I knew you were an intelligent and elegant person. We get along unexpectedly well. I wonder how you got along with my sister-in-law a few days ago?â After a pause, Chen Ruoqiu sighed. âMy sister-in-law came from a family of generals. She doesnât know anything about tea or arts, but sheâs a good person. I wonder if she made things hard for you.â
Chen Ruoqiu was obviously probing. Chang Zaiqing rubbed the tea lid and replied obediently, âFirst Madam is a very good person and told me many interesting things that Iâve never heard of. She didnât look down on me because of my humble background. Iâm very thankful.â
âI knew it.â Chen Ruoqiu nodded. âHave you seen General Shen?â
Chang Zaiqing shook her head. âIt was too late that day. I left before General Shen returned. I planned to pay him a visit another day.â
Chen Ruoqiu smiled deeper. âItâs good to visit him another day. After all, weâre all family. Now that weâre both living in the capital, itâs very convenient for us to see each other.â
As she spoke, she saw a maid coming in with an invitation. Seeing that Chen Ruoqiu was also here, she first bowed to Chen Ruoqiu and handed the invitation to Chang Zaiqing. âMiss, this is the invitation sent by the servant.â
Chen Ruoqiuâs eyes flashed as she smiled and said, âMiss Chang, youâve only been in the capital for a short time, but you already made a good friend? Who is it?â
Chang Zaiqing opened the invitation letter and took a look. She smiled and said, âThird Madam, the only people I know in the capital are from the Shen family. I donât have any other friends. This invitation is sent by First Madam.â
âSister-in-law?â Chen Ruoqiu was stunned. She looked at Chang Zaiqing in surprise. âIt seems like Sister-in-law likes you a lot. When Sister-in-law was living with us, she rarely invited anyone home.â After saying that, she seemed to be very happy for Chang Zaiqing. âIt seems like the two of you really hit it off at first sight. Iâm a little jealous.â
Chang Zaiqing smiled. âThird Madam, you are teasing me again.â
âToday is the day of this invitation.â Chen Ruoqiu looked at the invitation in Chang Zaiqingâs hand and said in surprise, âMiss Chang, arenât you going?â
âIâm afraid⦠Itâs too early.â Chang Zaiqing was a little hesitant.
Chen Ruoqiu smiled and patted her hand. âWhy are you so shy? You have to know that weâre family. Moreover, with Sister-in-lawâs personality, she wonât be happy with you being so shy. She likes straightforward people. Why do you have to make people not like you?â
Chang Zaiqing looked at the invitation and Chen Ruoqiu continued, âTo be honest, I also have selfish motives. I think if you become good friends with Sister-in-law, it will be much easier to resolve the misunderstanding between us in the future. I⦠still have to rely on you.â As she spoke, she sighed.