Chapter 493: No Need to Protect_1

The Wang family's flower appreciation banquet was attended by Zhulan with her daughter in company. Zhulan arrived rather late, not to show off her status but with an apologetic tone, she said, "I should have left earlier, but my boy clung to me and wouldn't let go, causing us to be a bit late."

Madame Tao didn't mind and said with a smile, "It's not late if it hasn't started yet, and today you only brought Xue Han with you. Why didn't you bring your two granddaughters? I only know their names but have yet to meet them!"

Upon Madame Tao's words, the gathered officials' families all glanced over, quite curious indeed. Although Miss Zhou was Zhou Magistrate's youngest daughter and greatly doted on, even an eventual engagement couldn't compete with Miss Zhou's favor, and she would not draw their attention more than necessary.