"Mother, cousin of the emperor, Ru'er wishes you well!"
When Jiang Ru saw Zhao Jing's move, before the Jiang family's carriage stopped, she jumped out of the carriage and trotted over.
However, the eldest princess was not happy to see her at all, and Zhao Jing did not have a good impression of this cheap cousin born to an aunt who bullied her aunt. She didn't even raise her eyes and waved her hands to the guards to drive him away.
"Cousin, it's me, Jiang Ru!"
Before Jiang Ru could step forward, the father-in-law and guards on both sides of Yu Hu stopped her.
Jiang Ru could only watch Zhao Jing and the eldest princess enter the door without leaving her a single glance.
The young ladies nearby covered their mouths and watched the fun. Jiang Ru always boasted that she was popular with the eldest princess, but it seemed that she was just bragging.
Also, Jiang Ru was born to her aunt after all, and Aunt Zhao intervened between Jiang Consort and the eldest princess. Although the grievances between the elders did not involve the younger ones, the eldest princess did not have a good look towards Jiang Ruding.
"Whatever you are looking at, get out of here!"
Jiang Ru was humiliated in public, and she stamped her feet in anger. She did not dare to vent her anger with the eldest princess and Zhao Jing, so she could only insult the noble daughter of the aristocratic family next to her.
"Bah, why are you so stubborn? She is just a little concubine. If it weren't for the eldest princess, we would really think that we would fawn over her. She is just as petty as her aunt!"
"Okay, please stop saying a few words. No matter what you say, she is still relying on Jiang Consort. If she hears it, you will be rewarded..."
Sannu followed Jiang Ru tremblingly. She also listened to the words of the ladies next to her. Looking at her master's gloomy face, Sannu wished she was deaf.
She also didn't expect that Xiao Tao, who had been serving Jiang Ru for the longest time, would be brought to the flower viewing party and encounter such an embarrassing scene. Sannu was worried, thinking that her life would be difficult when she returned home.
However, she didn't know Jiang Ru's purpose, and she would have to pay back the embarrassment sooner or later.
"Just stay with me for a while and do whatever I ask you to do, do you hear me?"
"Yes, madam."
"Ru'er, here..."
As soon as Jiang Ru entered the garden, Liu Ruyan saw her and Sang Nu behind her. When Liu Ruyan saw Sang Nu's appearance, her eyes froze slightly. She had only heard that Sang Nu looked like the eldest princess, but she had never
I know she is very similar to Jiang Miao.
Liu Ruyan felt a little subtle in her heart, and her original intention to watch the excitement faded away. She always felt that things might not develop in the direction she expected.
"Sister Yaner, you are here."
Jiang Ru didn't notice Liu Ruyan's little thoughts. She just came in with the name card of the Prime Minister's Mansion, so naturally she wanted to sit with Liu Ruyan.
The two of them sat in the front, and the noble lady in the back sat outside according to her status. Xu Zilan also came today.
But the Xu family is just a merchant, and Xu Ziwen is just a small editor of the Hanlin Academy. Even if she has a name card, she can only sit on the outermost edge. She just saw Jiang Ru enter the door and caught a glimpse of Sang Nu behind her.
Xu Zilan, like Liu Ruyan, was filled with disbelief when she saw Sannu's appearance. Couldn't she be Jiang Miao dressed like this? Think about it, this maid looks like the eldest princess, and Jiang Miao was recognized by Jiang's consort.
Xu Zilan's heart was pounding, had she discovered some secret?
"Your Majesty, the eldest princess has arrived!"
"My dearest daughter, I see you, Your Majesty. Long live my Emperor, and my eldest princess, a thousand lives..."
Before she could figure it out, Zhao Jing helped the eldest princess in. Xu Zilan quickly stood up with everyone and saluted the two of them.
She squatted half-crouched and secretly raised her eyes to look at the people on the stage. She mainly wanted to see the eldest princess, but Zhao Jing was always vigilant. He noticed any movement below. As soon as Xu Zilan raised his head, he discovered
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Today, Xu Zilan is wearing the flowing fairy skirt given by Jiang Miao. The blue color suits her very well. There is only a hosta in her head, and the sleeves are filled with water. It is not out of the ordinary and has a cool and fairy atmosphere.
She was good-looking, and she didn't have the squeamishness of a noble lady from the capital. Her earthly aura made Zhao Jing take a second look.
Xu Zilan also didn't expect that her little move had been caught. Her mind was blank now. The eyebrows of the woman in the front seat were very familiar to her.
Although the two people are not very similar in appearance, their peach blossom eyes and general demeanor cannot fool anyone. Others may not recognize them, but Xu Zilan and Jiang Miao are familiar with each other, so they can naturally see the similarities.
Just, how could it be?
Didn't Jiang Miao grow up in the countryside? How could she be related to the eldest princess? Xu Zilan racked her brains and couldn't figure it out. She didn't even hear the emperor asking everyone to get up. She was dumbly reminded by Caiyun beside her.
Come back to your senses.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
She was standing at the back and was not eye-catching at first, but Zhao Jing kept looking at her. Xu Zilan saw the eldest princess's expression change, which caught his attention. Zhao Jing tapped her fingers on the back of the chair, feeling in her heart
Doubts arose. It was the first time for the eldest princess to go out in recent years. This young lady didn't seem to be able to see other people. How could she have such an expression?
Zhao Jing summoned Eunuch Jixiang, looked in the direction of Xu Zilan and asked softly.
"Whose family does that little lady in the last row near the flower stand belong to?"
Eunuch Jixiang didn't expect that Zhao Jing would be interested in the young lady. He thought he wanted to choose a concubine. He felt a little excited and hurriedly sent someone to investigate.
The eldest princess on the side turned her head and glanced at him when she heard the commotion. Zhao Jing dealt with it with a few words, but the eldest princess didn't take it to heart. She naturally held the banquet for a purpose.
"Your Majesty, the ladies from all the families have already arrived. Why don't we let the ladies perform their talents before the flower banquet begins?"
This is also an opportunity for the noble ladies of each family to show off. If they can show their faces in front of the emperor, even if they are not valued by him, they can still gain a reputation as a talented woman, and it will be easy to propose marriage in the future.
"I listen to my aunt."
Zhao Jing did everything he could. He had little interest in these noble girls and would not marry them into the palace anyway, so he just followed the eldest princess's idea.
"Then let's draw lots to see who comes to perform first."
Jiang Ru heard that she was going to perform a talent show and was just about to give it a try. She was not good at anything else but was good at dancing. The dress she was wearing today was made of Sichuan brocade and was a combination of all the colors of the world.
Her slender waist was perfect for dancing. Jiang Ru could not wait to express herself in front of Zhao Jing, but the eldest princess said that she would draw lots, so she had to give up her thoughts of competing for the first place.
Fortunately, the talents of the ladies in front were mediocre, and they all prepared musical instruments. Although they were not wrong, they were not outstanding either. Zhao Jing squinted her eyes and stared at the chrysanthemums in the garden, thinking that the scenery was too boring.
"Master, the identity of that young lady has been found out."
Just when he was drowsy, Father Jixiang stood behind him and spoke softly.
"Oh, which one is it from?"
"She is from the Xu family. Her brother is Xu Ziwen, editor of the Hanlin Academy. She is from the same hometown as Master Shen Yanqing."
Zhao Jing raised her eyebrows slightly, "Xu family, Shen Yanqing..."
He was not curious about Xu Zilan's identity, but he didn't expect to be related to Shen Yanqing. He also thought about the look in Xu Zilan's eyes when he saw the eldest princess just now, and his doubts became even more intense.
There must be something weird in this, but they were still at the banquet right now, and there was no way for her to come forward and reply. Zhao Jing patiently watched the following performance, feeling that the banquet was too boring.
