Chapter 116
Three days later.
The maid from the old lady's yard came to Fangheyuan and asked Qiao Nian to go to the old lady's place.
The day for her to be released from confinement had not yet come, but the old lady sent someone to call her, which made Qiao Nian really worried.
She thought that there must be something wrong with the old lady's health that prompted her to call her in such a hurry, and her steps began to speed up unconsciously.
When they arrived at the old lady's yard, she hurriedly called out, "Grandma!" before she even had time to enter the house.
There was even a hint of crying in his voice.
However, after seeing the people in the room, Qiao Nian was stunned.
He saw the old lady sitting at the top, her face sickly, but there was an uncontrollable smile on her lips.
In addition to the old lady, Lin Ye and Lin Yuan were also there.
What is going on?
Seeing Qiao Nian, the old lady waved to her, "Nian Nian, hurry up, come here!"
Qiao Nian then stepped forward, sat down next to the old lady, glanced at Lin Ye warily, and then called out to the old lady softly, "Grandma is calling me here in such a hurry, is there any happy event?" ”
"It's natural." The old lady patted Qiao Nian's hand affectionately, "Brother, you have done something that makes grandma happy!"
Hearing this, Qiao Nian couldn't help but glance at Lin Ye and asked curiously, "What did the young marquis do to make my grandmother so happy?"
"Hahaha, come, take a look at this." The old lady said, then picked up a booklet on the table and handed it to Qiao Nian.
Qiao Nian took it and looked through it, only to see a list of names listed above.
The grandson of Taifu, the son of the Minister of Hubu, the son of the Minister of Rites...
What's this?
Before Qiao Nian could ask, Lin Yuan said softly, "Sister, my parents have already read the list in this booklet. My grandmother also read it just now, and she was full of praise!"
The old lady was also smiling, "Brother, I want to hold a blind date banquet for you. Here is the list of guests. Take a look, are you satisfied?"
Regardless of whether Qiao Nian is satisfied or not, the old lady is definitely satisfied.
All of the people on the list are powerful people. In the eyes of the old lady, they are indeed worthy of her Nian Nian.
But... Qiao Nian glanced at Lin Ye indifferently.
She didn't believe that Lin Ye would be so kind and find such a serious marriage for her.
As if aware of the distrust in Qiao Nian's eyes, Lin Ye hurriedly said, "The banquet will not be held in the mansion, I will entertain them in Zuixiang Building. Then, you can just watch from the second floor. If you like it, Yes, it’s not too late to talk to Brother.”
His tone was extremely gentle.
After all, he wrote this book himself, and even his grandmother praised it.
And in order to protect Qiao Nian's face, he even held the banquet in Zuixiang Tower and asked Qiao Nian to stay on the second floor to observe, which showed his seriousness in this matter.
He thought that Qiao Nian should understand this time that he, as an elder brother, still cares about her, right?
This was the first time that Lin Yuan saw Lin Ye speaking to Qiao Nian so tenderly. She felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, as if something that originally belonged to her had been taken away.
In order to prevent her brother from neglecting her, Lin Yuan also said hastily, "Sister, I went to the street yesterday to buy some new dresses and new sets of jewelry for my sister. They should have been delivered to my sister's yard by now. It’s in, sister, remember to try it out later and choose the best one to go to the banquet.”
Hearing this, Lin Ye couldn't help but look at Lin Yuan, his eyes full of approval.
Even the old lady nodded repeatedly, "I didn't expect Yuan'er to be so sensible today."
In the old lady's opinion, anyone who treats Qiao Nian well means being well-behaved.
Lin Ye smiled and said, "Yuan'er has always been the gentlest, kindest, and most sensible."
Listening to the praises of Lin Ye and the old lady, Lin Yuan lowered her head shyly, her face full of joy.
However, Qiao Nian's face was still so cold that ice could form.
Perhaps seeing Qiao Nian's reluctance, the old lady couldn't help but said softly, "Nian Nian, let's just go and have a look. If we don't find anyone we like, you can come back."
Qiao Nian took a deep breath, then forced herself to smile, and said to the old lady, "Grandma is so anxious to let Nian Nian get married? Nian Nian still wants to stay with grandma for a few more years!"
Hearing this, tears welled up in the old lady's eyes.
She raised her hand to rub Qiao Nian's head, her eyes full of kindness, "Let me just say, my Nian Nian is the most well-behaved. But, grandma can't stay with Nian Nian for much longer..."
Therefore, she wanted to leave Qiao Nian in the hands of another person during her lifetime. Only when she saw that Qiao Nian could have a happy second half of her life could she leave with peace of mind.
Listening to the old lady's words, Qiao Nian's heart couldn't help but tremble.
She knew that the old lady's days were indeed numbered.
Sitting here and talking to her before, I was still full of energy, but now, even the hand rubbing her head was shaking so badly.
If it weren't for her, the old lady would still be lying on the bed recuperating, and she would never be able to get up.
Thinking that her marriage was her grandmother's only worry now, Qiao Nian could no longer give any reason to refuse.
He nodded slightly, "Okay, Nian Nian will listen to grandma."
"Then let's make arrangements now, grandson!" Lin Ye stood up almost immediately, with a very excited expression on his face.
He seemed a little eager.
Eager to prove that he can treat Qiao Nian well and work hard for Qiao Nian's happiness.
He is a competent brother.
The old lady also smiled happily, "Nian Nian is the best behaved."
As he spoke, he showed signs of fatigue.
Seeing this, Grandma Su hurriedly stepped forward to help her, "Old madam, you are tired, let's go back and rest?"
"That's fine." The old lady responded and left with the support of Granny Su.
Qiao Nian sent the old lady to the door and then stopped. Watching the old lady disappear at the corner of the corridor, she turned back and looked at Lin Ye.
However, Lin Ye, with a smile on his face, stepped forward and said to Qiao Nian, "The banquet is scheduled for five days later. You don't need to be nervous. You can stay on the second floor then and there is no need to show up."
Lin Ye thought that his words and actions were enough to move Qiao Nian and let Qiao Nian see how good he was.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Nian just stared at him coldly and asked, "Little Marquis, don't you think you have too many things to do?"
Hearing this, the smile on Lin Ye's face instantly froze at the corners of his lips.
Looking at Qiao Nian in disbelief, "You, what did you say?"
Qiao Nian only smiled coldly and waved the list in his hand, "Is it true that the young marquis can invite the people in this list who satisfy my grandmother?"
She didn't believe it.
Needless to say, Lin Ye doesn't have that much face at all nowadays. Even if he can really invite someone here, can the other party like her as the adopted daughter of the Hou Mansion?
Lin Ye kept saying that she was a good match and that Jing Yan was not good enough for her.
Why don't you think about it, is the current Hou Mansion worthy of it?
Facing Qiao Nian's cynicism, Lin Ye finally lost his good temper and immediately lowered his face, "Qiao Nian, don't be ignorant. I spent a lot of thought and effort on this banquet. , you'd better be more understanding!"
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