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Everyone turned their heads to look. It was the second young miss of Soong Family, Soong Qingchen, who was dressed splendidly. She was carrying an air of arrogance as she walked towards them.

"Yo!" Wasn't this his third sister? You're so early, how's the wedding gift you prepared for First Madame? " Soong Qingchen arrogantly walked in front of Soong Xijiao, her tone full of contempt.

Soong Xijiao smiled, tidied up the hair by her ear, and said gently, "Sister Second Sister also knows that Xijiao's not very rich, so she prepared a small gift. I hope Sister Second Sister and everyone else won't have a joke when the banquet starts."

"Ha?" Soong Qingchen sized up Soong Xijiao, telling her that her family wasn't rich, "I'm afraid that if it wasn't for my sister's money, she would have gone to buy clothes and jewelry, and didn't prepare a proper wedding present!"

Soong Xijiao bowed to her. "I don't think elder sister will listen to anything my sister says now. Whatever elder sister says should be what it is." "Then elder sister will know, there's no need to be so overbearing here." Soong Xijiao's face showed that she had been wronged, and her delicate face had a pitiful look to it.

The surrounding people all looked at Soong Qingchen reproachfully, and some of the young ladies started to discuss among themselves.

Soong Qingchen was so angry that her face turned hideous. She clenched her hands tightly in her sleeves and then loosened them. "Good, then when the banquet starts, sister will see what kind of present little sister has prepared for her to be able to afford such good clothes!"

After saying that, Soong Qingchen snorted and turned around to leave, leaving the group of people looking at each other in dismay, not understanding what exactly she had come here for. A few people were still comforting Soong Xijiao, who nodded. "It's fine, it's bad for everyone. Xijiao is here to apologize."

Soong Qinghan rubbed Soong Xijiao's head and said gently, "Little sister, what are you talking about? Soong Qingchen was the one who had a bad temper. What does that have to do with you?" Since there's nothing to do, let's hurry up and continue with the meal. The banquet will be starting soon! "

Everyone nodded and went back to talking and laughing. Soong Qingchen hadn't actually gone far. As she turned the corner, she saw the group of people laughing merrily and couldn't help but clench her sleeves tightly.

Soong Xijiao, your position should be mine! You actually betrayed me and dared to oppose me. You should know what happens to you! I want to see what kind of present you have prepared!

Just as everyone was in the middle of their banter, Ershun came running over. "Ladies and gentlemen, the banquet is about to begin. I, First Madameming, have come to call for everyone. Let's hurry over."

Everyone nodded their heads and walked towards the banquet with smiles on their faces. The party was in the backyard, not far from the pavilion they were in.

Soong Xijiao glanced at Soong Qingchen, who was sitting below Master Soong. Seeing that Soong Qingchen was looking at her with disdain, Soong Xijiao smiled. Soong Qingchen couldn't do anything about it, so Soong Xijiao just let her stare at her willingly.

Soong Qinghan pulled on Soong Xijiao's sleeve, and Soong Xijiao gave a light "hmm" before bowing along with Soong Qinghan.

"Daughter Qinghan, I wish mother the blessings of the East China Sea!"

"Daughter, Xijiao, I wish that aunt will live more exquisite life, and live longer than Nanshan!"

"Good!" Good! Hurry, the two daughters are about to take their seats, the banquet will start soon! " First Madame was in the seat of honor clapping her hands as she looked at the two of them in satisfaction. Of course, most of this satisfaction was for Soong Qinghan, and it had nothing to do with Soong Xijiao.

Soong Qinghan pulled Soong Xijiao to sit at First Madame's lower seat, quietly waiting for all the visitors to pay their respects. After they congratulated her, First Madame gave the order and the ceremony began.

The first thing he offered were the gifts from the ladies, most of them were jewelry and some delicate items. First Madame accepted them politely and thanked them, but didn't say anything else. There weren't many people around, and it quickly came to an end.

Two attendant brought an embroidery scroll up. Soong Qinghan stood up and bowed to the crowd. "This is my daughter's congratulatory gift to mother. My daughter spent almost two months to embroider this rich peony painting for mother. I hope mother won't mind."

With a wave of her hand, the two attendant unfurled the embroidery scrolls. The embroidery scrolls were about 1.8 meters long and each of the peonies on them were vivid and lifelike. Everyone who saw them was amazed. Soong Xijiao was also amazed as she watched. This neat needlepoint was probably on par with a modern machine.

As for what it was, Soong Xijiao couldn't see it clearly because it was embroidered with fine gold thread. Soong Xijiao was sitting at a position where she couldn't see a single word clearly due to the reflection of the light.

First Madame looked at the picture in surprise and satisfaction could be seen on her face. Master Soong also clapped happily and praised her, "As expected of the talented girl of my Soong Family, my daughter is considerate! Fast! Hurry and get Elder Mu from the east side of the city to properly set up the embroidery! "

As soon as the two Wu steelers received the order, they immediately retreated to hire someone. On the other hand, Soong Qinghan's face turned red as she looked at Master Soong reproachfully, "Dad! You are too brazen! It's just an embroidered painting! "

Master Soong laughed out loud. Someone who was sitting down started to jeer, "Miss Song's painting is indeed skillful. Master Soong's actions are not excessive at all!"

This made Soong Qinghan feel even more embarrassed. She hurriedly greeted him and then sat down. Although she was shy, she was still happy. This made her reputation even better. Soong Qingchen blushed as she thought about it.

Soong Xijiao smiled lightly to the side and held Soong Qinghan's hand, "Elder sister, don't be shy. What they said is true and is lifelike! This is the reputation you deserve. "

Soong Qinghan nodded and smiled at Soong Xijiao. She held Soong Xijiao's hand back, "In a while, it will be your Second Sister's gift. Watch carefully."

Soong Xijiao nodded. Soong Qingchen stood up and looked at Soong Xijiao arrogantly. Soong Xijiao sighed.

Soon, four attendant brought up an object covered by a red cloth that was about half the height of a person. Everyone was very curious and didn't know what it was that brought it up in such a mysterious manner.

Soong Qingchen stood in front of the object and greeted the two seated in front of her. She smiled as she caressed the red cloth, "My daughter heard that mother has been praying recently, so she specially invited this Jade Buddha from the temple outside the city." As he spoke, he took off the red cloth.

Inside was a relatively decent looking Buddha statue. The jade was sparkling and translucent, so it couldn't be considered as top quality. However, it was still pretty good. Song First Madame nodded her head, "Mm, not bad, not bad at all. Qingchen is being considerate. Put this Buddha statue in the back of my house. "

Soong Qingchen turned around and looked at Soong Xijiao with disdain. Master Soong snorted lightly and returned to his seat. He looked at Soong Xijiao with praise in his eyes.

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