(Jiang Wanruo walked under the guidance of Lian Furen to Wang Fei's courtyard. Jiang Wanyi stepped forward and walked alongside her, smiling and speaking in a low, pretendedly kind tone) "Third sister, when we meet with the noble lady later, you can't just do things as you please like you do at home. If you're afraid of not being able to carry out the etiquette properly, follow my lead for now." Jiang Wanruo had always thought that Jiang Wanyi was more sensible than the other young ladies in the Jiang family. She didn't expect that after seeing Lian Wangfu's people this morning and giving herself a boost of confidence, she would become so arrogant and say something as tactless as this.

  Jiang Wanmu didn't even glance at her, only softly saying: "Thank you, Fourth Young Master's wife, for your reminder. However, regarding the matter of paying respects, I will follow the arrangements made by my elders." The woman in front overheard the conversation between the two. She had originally thought that her own young mistress was foolish, and that Fourth Young Mistress was her elder sister. But after hearing those words, she still seemed to be considering her well-being. Her own young mistress would probably not be able to fulfill Fourth Young Mistress's wishes.

  She never thought that the foolish young mistress would be so polite and yet have a hidden sharp tongue. Even the old woman, who had been in the palace for many years, knew that the master of the palace did not get along with the young mistress. However, no matter what, she wouldn't let the concubine's son's wife climb over her own young mistress's head in front of them. The old woman secretly developed a good impression of Jiang Wanruo, thinking that she wasn't too stupid after all. It was just that the fourth young mistress had been so eager to become a concubine's wife back then, and now that time had passed, her actions had become somewhat indistinguishable from those of a true wife.

  The woman turned her head and pointed to the scenery along the way, saying to Jiang Wanyu: "Young Madam, that tree was praised by the current ruler when he was young for its extraordinary elegance." Jiang Wanyu followed her hand and looked at the tall and straight tree, like a flagpole, with each branch stretching straight up towards the sky. Each leaf was almost as big as a child's palm, stretching upwards one after another. Although Jiang Wanyu had already become accustomed to the natural scenery of this world, she couldn't help but brighten her eyes when she saw this tree.

  She smiled and echoed Mrs. Lian's kindness, saying: "The monarch is wise." Seeing Jiang Wanru being so understanding, Mrs. Lian introduced the special trees in the courtyard one by one, mentioning in passing: "These trees are now taken care of by Old Master Wang and Master Wang." Jiang Wanru followed her words with a few compliments, while secretly giving up on getting close to these trees in the future.

  When Jiang Wanmu and Jiang Wanyi entered the princess's reception hall, the host seat was occupied by the princess and a young woman in red clothes. They were chatting warmly, with Lian Hao standing beside them, listening with a smile on her face. After Jiang Wanmu and Jiang Wanyi arrived, just as they were about to pay their respects, the princess stopped them with her hand, pointing to the young woman in red clothes. She said to Jiang Wanmu: "Wanmu, this is Princess Yazheng who often comes to our mansion to play. Yesterday was too crowded and not suitable for meeting you, so she came specifically to see you today."

  Jiang Wanru listened to the queen's words and immediately bowed to greet the little princess. Her etiquette was elegant and natural, with a hint of beauty. After finishing her greeting, she said in a clear and melodious voice: "Wanru pays respects to Princess Yajing." The people in the room looked at each other in surprise, for the rumored foolish daughter of the Jiang family had conducted herself flawlessly, leaving no room for criticism. Princess Yajing gazed at the unremarkable-looking woman before her and could only say: "Pass." Jiang Wanru glanced up to see the expressions on the queen and princess's faces, already knowing she had passed this test with ease.

  Jiang Wan'er stepped forward at this time, and made a courtesy call to Wang Fei and Ya Zheng Gongzhu. Jiang Wan'er retreated a few steps back, lowering her head, but couldn't help sneaking glances at Wang Fei and Ya Zheng Gongzhu. The two of them were adorned with gold and jade that sparkled dazzlingly before her eyes. She listened to their laughter, looking up to take in their attire, Wang Fei's ears hung with jade earrings like bright moons, several strands of colored jade beads hanging from her neck. Her wrists sparkled with various bracelets, shining so brightly that one dared not look directly at them.

  Jiang Wanru's eyes saw that Princess Yajing had a pair of long golden earrings hanging from her ears. A string of white jade beads hung around her neck, each bead the same size. Her wrists were adorned with various bright-colored bangles, and on each of her slender fingers, there was an open jade flower on her index finger. Jiang Wanru didn't have a full head of gold and jade, but she had a golden hair crown on her head, with five or six silver hairpins, decorating her to be equally dazzling. Around her neck hung a string of short red jade beads, and each of her wrists had two jade bangles.

  Jiang Wanmu quickly scanned the three women in front of her, then lowered her eyes again, listening to their polite conversation and laughter as they talked about the virtues of various young ladies. Lian Hao, who had been standing aside all along, seemed uninterested in the women's chatter and was thinking of quietly slipping away when he caught the attention of Princess Yazheng. Just as he lifted his foot to leave, Princess Yazheng spoke up: "Brother Hao, I forgot to congratulate you on your recent wedding."

  Jiang Wanru sighed inwardly at her words, thinking that no matter how low-key she was, what was meant to come would eventually arrive. Lian Hao stopped in his tracks and bowed to say, "Thank you for the congratulations, Princess Yazheng." Princess Yazheng looked at him with a smile in her eyes. Her sharp eyes scanned Jiang Wanru, who stood beside her with a obedient expression, her head lowered and eyes cast down, momentarily igniting anger in Princess Yazheng's eyes. The queen and Jiang Wanyi naturally saw the look on Princess Yazheng's face, and the queen looked at Lian Hao with a helpless expression, glancing at Jiang Wanru before choosing to quietly observe the situation unfold.

  Jiang Wan-yi's eyes had an uncontrollable excitement, listening to Princess Ya-zheng say: "Jiang Wan-mei, I heard you are a famous silly girl in the capital, do you think you can match up with Brother Hao?" Jiang Wan-mei lowered her head and said softly: "Wan-mei has always listened to the decisions of her elders, never thought about matching or not." Princess Ya-zheng clearly disliked her, coldly saying: "Look up and speak, don't you know your appearance can't be seen by people?" Jiang Wan-mei now understood what it meant to vent one's anger on someone else.

  She calmly raised her eyes, looking at Princess Yajing, and said in a light tone: "Wanmu knows that my appearance is ordinary, my knowledge is ordinary. But since heaven has treated me this way, it must have its own profound meaning. If Princess Yajing understands the will of heaven, Wanmu is willing to listen to your enlightenment." Jiang Wanmu had endured for an entire morning, even the people in the Wang Mansion were slow to receive her, and she hadn't received a single gift from the newcomers. She sacrificed her own future, left the Jiang Mansion, just wanting to live freely in the future.

  She wouldn't be living like she did in the Jiang Manor, if that were the case, even people under the Wang Manor's influence could easily manipulate her over the past three years. Her calm and gentle demeanor, as well as her soft voice, made it seem like a straightforward person asking for advice. Princess Yajing heard her words, looked at her expression, gripped the cup in her hand tightly, just about to speak when she raised her eyes to look at the golden hairpin on her head, suddenly blurting out in surprise: "Your hairpin, who gave it to you as a reward? Take it down and let me take a closer look."

  Jiang Wan wore only a golden hair crown given by Chu Xiao's couple, paired with a hollow silver pin bought jointly by Fang Zheng and Mu Gen. If she listened to Ya Zheng princess, taking off the hair crown would let her examine it, and she would immediately want to untie her hair. Jiang Wanyi heard Ya Zheng princess's words, smiled and walked closer to Jiang Wan's side, reaching out to help take off the hair crown. Jiang Wan suddenly dodged her hand, reached out to hold onto the hair crown on her head. She glanced at the calm Wang Fei, and Lian Hua with amusement in his eyes.

  She dodged Jiang Wanyi beside her and said to Princess Yazheng, "Princess, Wanyu doesn't dare to meet a noble with an untidy appearance. This hairpin can't be removed, if the princess wants to take a closer look, Wanyu can go forward, bow her head and let you examine it carefully." Before Princess Yazheng could speak, Jiang Wanyi had already spoken up to persuade: "Third sister, remove your hairpin and let the princess appreciate it." Jiang Wanyu looked at him with hatred in her heart, wishing she could trample herself to death, but on the surface, she showed a kind face.

  Jiang Wanru knew that since she entered the palace, the person who made her feel most uncomfortable was this di sister of hers. She originally didn't want to confront her, so as not to let others watch a good show. Unfortunately, this woman in front of her kept thinking of ways to secretly harm her. Today, she scattered her hair and from now on, no matter what, if someone's clothes were disheveled and their character was poor, they would be blamed for it. She didn't mind people saying she was stupid, as a child she had indeed been foolish for a few years. But she couldn't tolerate others pouring dirty water on her head.

  Ya Zheng Gongzhu's anger dissipated, and she looked at her two sisters with a curious expression. Jiang Wan Yi saw that Jiang Wan Yu's face was still calm, thinking that she had taken in her own hint and was afraid in her heart. She smiled and walked forward, reaching out to take Jiang Wan Yu's hairpin again. Jiang Wan Yu took two steps back, suddenly laughed, and looked at her: "Fourth Young Master's wife, I entered the Lian Wang Fu from the main gate yesterday. From now on, I will listen to the orders of the elders and young masters of the Lian Wang Fu. If I listen to my birth sister's words in front of them, where would the face of the Lian Wang Fu be?"

  The princess heard Jiang Wan's words and carefully measured the woman in front of her, who suddenly smiled like a flower. She glanced at her son, whose face was full of surprise. In her heart, she secretly sighed, "I don't know if my son's marriage will be a good omen or a bad one. This woman has been in the Jiang family for many years and only had a reputation as a foolish young lady. But now, relying on the name of the royal palace, she can use a few casual words to force her elder sister into silence."

  Jiang Wan's hand was stiff in mid-air, her face alternating between red and white. At this moment, she suddenly remembered the Jiang Wanyu who had sat on the snowy ground with a carefree expression in her eyes. Princess Yajing burst out laughing, stood up, and said to Lianhao: "Brother Hào, your new bride is interesting." She then turned to Jiang Wan and said: "You're not the foolish Miss of the Jiang family. I'm not interested in looking at the hairpin on your head now. All I want to say is that this hairpin is exactly the same as the one given out as a reward during the New Year's celebration in the palace."

  Princess Yazheng smiled and curtsied to the queen, saying: "Queen Auntie, I think there's some family business to attend to in your palace. I'll come again another day." Princess Yazheng created a stir, but didn't get wet herself, and left with a flourish, feeling good. The queen glanced at Lian Hua and signaled for him to leave. She looked at Jiang Wanru, who was lowering her head inside the house, then glanced at Jiang Wanyi, thought for a moment, and said: "I'm tired. Lian's family, please escort the Fourth Young Master's wife and the Young Master's wife out."

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