Thousand-Household Commander Qin remembered that he had a daughter at home.
Although she could not compare to Miss Chu, she was still a pretty, well-bred girl from a modest household. If she could win the Imperial Preceptor's favor, it would be a good thing for the Chu family too.
Even if she failed to win his favor, getting a chance to appear before the Marchioness of Zhennan would be worthwhile.
Thousand-Household Commander Qin rubbed his hands together and said awkwardly, "Speaking of which, I have a daughter who is a little over a year older than you, Madam. But she takes after me in temperament and is something of a tomboy, so she has yet to marry."
Huahua: [Oh~~ that little girl, huh? Tsk, tsk, tsk. Another one with no luck!]
Thousand-Household Commander Qin had three sons, but only one daughter.
He had practically raised her like a precious treasure.
Although he was not as wealthy as the great aristocratic families, she was still the pearl in his palm.
How could she have no luck?
Jiang Shuyue: [Is there juicy gossip? Is there juicy gossip? How juicy is it?]
Huahua: [So-so. Originally, she was supposed to marry Chen Yonggu, then watch her husband fool around outside every day, suffer a miscarriage, fall ill, and die of depression.]
Thousand-Household Commander Qin's face visibly darkened.
The veins on his forehead throbbed.
Prince Huai had never expected that someone who had tagged along for a free meal would have such explosive gossip attached to him.
Another poor soul!
Jiang Shuyue: [Then wouldn't he stand up for his daughter?]
Huahua: *[He wanted to, but don't forget that Qin Si originally got dragged into the Spring Imperial Examination affair. Afterward, Chen Yongwang and your scumbag father kept him firmly under their thumbs. Chen Yonggu was