After the head of the Qin Family returned, Zhou Yunshen and his family stayed for a simple meal. Everyone in the Qin Family came out to see them off.
Only after the three carriages had left did Lord Qin finally breathe a sigh of relief.
"I was scared half to death! In all my years as an official, I'd only ever seen the Marquis of Zhennan once, from a distance. I never imagined I'd sit at the same table and eat with him one day, let alone chat with him. My heart nearly jumped out of my mouth!"
Madam Qin said, "You used to be his subordinate, but now we're relatives. There'll be more chances to eat together. If you're this timid now, what will you do in the future?"
Lord Qin touched his forehead, which was already covered in fine beads of sweat.
He nodded hastily. "You're right, my dear. I really am hopeless."
Qin Taichu smiled. "Actually, I think the Marquis of Zhennan is quite easygoing. As long as we don't take a mile when given an inch, or offend my cousin, I'm sure we'll get along well."
The Qin couple nodded repeatedly.
They had had no contact with Jiang Shuyue before, and could hardly thicken their skins and approach her uninvited.
Today's farce had brought them into contact instead. It was a blessing born of misfortune.
The Qin Family closed their doors, preparing to have another couple of drinks to celebrate this happy day.
Things were not going nearly as well for the Wang Family, however.
No sooner had the Severance Letter been issued than Wang Mian learned he had been kicked out of the docks. Not only had he lost his iron rice bowl, but the several boats he owned were also being confiscated under various