Chapter 53: Marriage Who are You with

Chapter 53

Gong Xiaohua and her brother Qin Chuyuan had just parted ways and walked not far when they saw Madam Gong waiting where Gong Xiaohua had gotten off the carriage that morning.

The carriage they had rented that morning from the carriage store was still next to her, even the coachman hadn't changed.

Madam Gong saw Gong Xiaohua jump down from a luxurious carriage from afar, then she turned back and said a few words to the carriage. The curtain was lifted, revealing a young master inside.

As expected of her daughter, she had gotten to know a young noble in just one day. More importantly, the young noble even sent her back with his carriage. It looked like there was hope for Gong Xiaohua's engagement this year.

Thinking of this, her big fat face blossomed into a chrysanthemum smile.

When Gong Xiaohua walked closer and saw her mother grinning at her, she asked, "Mother, what's going on? Did something joyful happen?"

"Nothing much, mother is just happy seeing you. How was the Gongyan Feast? Are you tired?"

"Mother, let's talk in the carriage."

"Yes, yes, yes, let's get on the carriage quickly."

Gong Xiaohua and Madam Gong boarded the carriage.

Before getting on, Gong Xiaohua still politely said to the coachman, "Thanks for your hard work, Old Uncle."

"No hard work, no hard work, this is what I should do."

Inside the carriage, Madam Gong eagerly asked Gong Xiaohua, "Xiaohua, did anything happen in the palace? Did anyone make things difficult for you?"

"Don't worry, Mother. I'm just a no-name guard. Who would make things difficult for me? And with my skills, it would be me making things difficult for others instead of the other way around."

"Really? You're not lying to me?"

"I'm not lying to you, trust me."

Only then did Madam Gong feel relieved. Then she sized up Gong Xiaohua.

But the more she looked, the more something seemed off. The clothes Xiaohua wore this morning seemed different.

Could something have happened to Xiaohua in the palace?

Could she had been bullied until her clothes got ripped apart?

Her heart tightened as she reached out to grab her daughter's sleeves and collar.

Madam Gong looked at Gong Xiaohua expectantly. Unfortunately she was about to be disappointed.

"Oh, I was just escorted back by the Qin Family's fifth young master and his sister."

"Oh, the Qin Family." The excitement had clearly left Madam Gong's voice.

She had gotten excited for nothing. Madam Gong started feeling down again.

Nevermind, she would still go to Aunt Zhou. She had mentioned an outstanding young noble she wanted to introduce to Xiaohua last time.

She had originally planned to arrange a meeting for Xiaohua after the wrestling competition. But many things happened later so she never got around to it.

When she got home, she would get Aunt Zhou to ask the other party. Let Xiaohua meet that young noble.

Seeing her mother go from disappointment to confidence again, Gong Xiaohua couldn't guess her thoughts.

"Mother, there is another thing I need to tell you."

"What is it? Go ahead!"

"His Majesty has granted me and the Qin Family's fifth young master's marriage."

"Oh, an imperial marriage."

"What? Imperial marriage? To whom? Say it again!"

"To the Qin Family's fifth young master."

"Good heavens, am I dreaming? Pinch your mother."

Madam Gong stretched out her arm for Gong Xiaohua to pinch, indicating that she should pinch to see if she was dreaming.

Gong Xiaohua was speechless but did not move to pinch her mother. She said helplessly, "Mother, you're not dreaming. This is true!"

"I'm really not dreaming? But how is this possible!"

"Xiaohua, the Qin Family is no ordinary family. With our family's status, how will you manage if you marry into the Qins in the future?"

"Mother, stop worrying. We'll take it one step at a time."

"Sigh, I guess that's all we can do now."