Chapter 1714 Cui's Refusal to Marry (1)

The three members of the Shen family rode in a sedan chair and drove around all the way. After about an incense stick of time, they arrived at the Wuqingbo Mansion.

After entering the mansion, Lord Shen was led into Wuqingbo's study, and Juhua and her daughter were led by the maid to the warm pavilion in the back garden of the mansion.

The warm pavilion of Wuqingbo's mansion was originally a round pavilion next to the water. In winter, glass was installed, and it was changed into a warm pavilion. In summer, the glass can be removed and it will become a pavilion again.

At this time, the warm pavilion was hung with embroidered curtains around it, and silver frost charcoal was burned inside. It was elegant and warm, and you could also enjoy the scenery outside. It was a good place to entertain guests.

As soon as Juhua came in, she felt a burst of hot air mixed with strange fragrance coming towards her. Xiaokui immediately stepped forward and took off her big red peony round flower cloak.

----Because the weather was a bit cold today, Cui Shi specially told her to wear it.

At this time, there were already quite a few people in the warm pavilion.

Two old ladies were sitting on the couch in the middle. They were about the same age, and their hair was a little gray. One of them had a round face and was slightly fat. She wore a pearl and golden phoenix on her head, a chrysanthemum branch gold hairpin, a light brown cotton headband inlaid with emeralds, a pair of gold wire hoop earrings on her earlobes, a beige middle coat, a crimson collar embroidered with longevity patterns, a colorful carved silk stone blue silver mouse jacket, and a brown horse-faced skirt. She looked kind and gentle, but not without majesty. She was the wife of the Duke of Liguo, Liu.

The other was the wife of the Earl of Wuqing, Guo. She wore a golden silk eight-treasure pearl bun on her head, a Chaoyang five-phoenix pearl hairpin, a double-wing headband inlaid with red coral beads on her forehead, a brown cotton jacket with mink fur on the collar and lapels, and a dark purple eight-piece skirt. She was slightly thinner than the wife of the Duke of Liguo, but also looked very kind.

Beside the two old ladies, there were several young ladies in gorgeous clothes standing or sitting. Further down, there were several middle-aged ladies with smiles on their faces. Because the place was a little small, most of the maids who served stood outside to serve.

As soon as Juhua came in, almost everyone's eyes fell on her, which made Juhua feel a little scared. However, fortunately, she had been to the palace before and had some experience in facing such dense eyes. Therefore, even if so many people stared at her, she would not be so nervous that she lost her composure.

Cui took Juhua and went forward to greet the two old ladies. When she heard that one of them was the wife of the Duke of Liguo, she was really surprised and became alert.

When Juhua saw the wife of the Duke of Liguo, she didn't think much about it, and she didn't feel anything strange. She still looked heartless.

As soon as the wife of the Duke of Liguo saw Juhua, she couldn't move her eyes away. She stared at her with a smile and liked her more and more.

The old people like to have slightly fat girls as their wives, because fat girls look good and blessed, and fat girls are strong and healthy, easy to give birth, and most of the children they give birth to are healthy and strong.

Mrs. Wu Qingbo also stared at Juhua without blinking, and her face was almost smiling like a chrysanthemum.

It is said that the heart is revealed by the face. The girl from the Shen family is a simple, kind, and simple girl. Look at her clear eyes and round and kind face. She is definitely suitable for the family.

Several ladies and young ladies also stared at Juhua, looking at her from head to toe, especially the young ladies, with their inquiring eyes, they wish they could pull Juhua over and appreciate and evaluate her carefully.

Madam Wu noticed their impoliteness and said with a smile: "Oh, what a lovely girl! She has stunned the two old ladies and made us all dumbfounded. Could this be the legendary fate?"