Chapter Three, begging for your favor.
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Even without the marriage of Lian Xiuxiu, the Zhao Family's entire visit to Taicang County might not have been without the intention of seek benefits. After all, Lian Shouren had become the County Magistrate, which aside from the County Magistrate himself, was the most powerful official in the county. Just as Zhao Xiue was unwilling to fall behind despite her advanced pregnancy and insisted on joining the caravan to Taicang.
The marriage of Lian Xiuxiu was an unexpected blessing for the Zhao Family.
Lady Zhang did not like hearing such remarks from the mother of Zhao Xiue. She was of a gentle nature, disliking harsh words, yet her disapproval showed plainly on her face.
Zhao Xiue's sister-in-law was shrewd and noticing Lady Zhang's reaction, exchanged a knowing look with Zhao Xiue's mother, both inwardly ridiculing Lady Zhang for being foolish and not seizing convenience when it presented itself.
