(Jiang Wanru listened to the polite words of the prince's wife, and tactfully did not climb up the pole. She smiled and said: "I know that the Wang family will not be short of living expenses for a few people, but I also cannot take advantage of the Wang family's kindness, when there are already many useful people in the Wang family, to add a few more unnecessary people. Anyway, they are all people who will leave sooner or later, so it's better to leave earlier.")

  The young lady listened to this and, with an unchanged expression, smiled and handed the hairpin in her hand to Jiang Wanru, saying: "I think it's indeed a palace treasure, can I ask about its origin?" Jiang Wanru looked at her, slightly smiling and nodding, said: "It was given by a couple I've known for a long time, they heard that I'm getting married soon and sent it as a blessing." The young lady smiled with great beauty, Jiang Wanru felt her current peace of mind.

  The young master's wife glanced at the calm Jiang Wanru and smiled, saying: "Wanru, yesterday there were many guests, I didn't particularly notice who they were. Can you remind me what the couple looked like and what they wore? I'm a bit curious to know which noble guests they were?" Jiang Wanru looked back at the smiling young master's wife and calmly said: "Did the Wang and Jiang families invite them as a couple? I don't know. But personally, I didn't invite any guests."

  The princess consort looked at Jiang Wan with a disappointed expression and said, "Getting married is the greatest joy in a woman's life. Since they are willing to give you things from the palace, they must be very good to you. If they were present at your wedding yesterday, you would definitely feel happy and at peace." Jiang Wan heard her words and couldn't help but burst out laughing, shaking her head and saying, "You can deceive everyone else, but not yourself. With only three years of marriage, why drag down the people who truly care about me, making them sad about this matter three years later?"

  The young mistress's smile was slightly restrained, with a hint of ripples in her eyes. She sighed softly and said: "Later on, everyone will get along, and as time passes, you'll understand that the people in the palace are actually very emotional." Jiang Wan heard the young mistress's words, looked at her sincere expression, and after a moment of confusion, smiled and said: "Young Mistress, I believe what you say. I've been in the palace for three years, and from now on, please take care of me more often. I will continue to be an invisible person, just like in the Jiang family."

  I saw Old Master Wang and Madame Wang today, they are in good health, I suppose it's because of the filial piety of their younger generations who pay their respects every morning. I was born not to win the favor of my elders, never had a good relationship with them. To avoid causing them trouble, from now on, I can only keep the daily greetings in mind and act discreetly. However, for important matters in the Wang household in the future, if needed, I will definitely follow the arrangements and attend. I hope to use my obedience to exchange for a peaceful life without walking on thin ice for three years."

  The Crown Prince's wife heard Jiang Wanru say this. The smile that had been hanging on her lips instantly disappeared. She looked at her with an unpleasant expression and said: "Wanru, I understand that you have grievances in your heart. But you can't blame the Wang family for everything. The family rules of the Wang family have always been to treat people with kindness. This marriage was agreed upon by both families after careful consideration, and it was decided that the engagement would last for three years. If you were unhappy, why didn't you argue with your elders before the engagement? Maybe things could have been changed. Now that everything is settled, what's the point of bringing up the engagement again?"

  Jiang Wanru looked at her with a stern expression in her eyes. Cui'er smiled brightly and said, "Young Master's wife, you're being too cautious. My heart isn't as complicated as you think. I only knew about the engagement after it was arranged. The wedding date was set just a few days ago, and Old Lady Jiang personally told me about it. As for this marriage, I have no objections. To be honest, it's Young Master who is being taken advantage of, matching him with an ordinary woman like me. Moreover, my reputation outside is particularly bad.

  "In fact, by agreeing to this marriage, I can also repay the kindness that the Jiang family has shown me over the past 15 years with three years of my life and future. No matter what others may say, after three years, I will leave the Wang estate safely and be grateful to everyone in the Wang estate. I said this to the Crown Prince's wife just to express my sincerity to the people of the Wang estate; I won't harbor any unrealistic expectations or desires, but instead live a simple life within the Wang estate for these three years. The two families from the Jiang household who came with me will leave the Wang estate tomorrow. Only one maid will stay by my side to take care of my daily needs."

  The young master's wife heard Jiang Wanru's words and smiled, looking at her with a smile: "Wanru, you are the second mistress. Having two families by your side is not many. You can rest assured to keep them here, no one will speak out of turn." Jiang Wanru believed that no one would dare to mention this matter in person, but the two families who followed her to the Wang Mansion were indeed marginal people. As time passed, people's hearts changed easily.

  Jiang Wan smiled and shook her head, saying: "Thank you for your kindness, Princess. However, the two sons of these families have gained experience outside this year and hope to one day redeem their freedom. When they left with me, I also promised them that as long as they raised enough silver, I would let them redeem their freedom." The princess was unable to calm down, her eyes filled with surprise, saying: "You took the two families away from the Jiang family just to set them free?"

  The crown prince's wife had a foolish expression on her face, and Jiang Wan saw it and smiled: "They have a good path to follow, I am naturally willing to let go. Maybe we can form a good relationship." The crown prince's wife glanced at her with a hint of disdain, her eyes scanning the silver hairpin on Jiang Wan's head, her gaze flickering slightly. In her heart, she thought: "A concubine is just a concubine, they can't even control their own dowry servants. Such a person will only last three years in the palace."

  The crown prince's wife smiled and nodded in approval, saying: "Wan Mu Xin has a good heart. Those who follow you, those who understand kindness, will definitely remember your goodness." The crown prince's wife's eyes became exceptionally bright, and her smile towards Jiang Wanmu was even more sincere. She smiled at Jiang Wanmu, who slightly nodded, and said: "Wanmu, today is the second day since you entered the mansion. I should tell you about the arrangements for each house in the mansion, so that you won't misunderstand the situation later on. Currently, there are three married houses in the mansion. Our house's monthly allowance is twenty taels, with ten taels extra because I need to help my mother take care of some things and attend social events, so my mother specially added ten more taels for me.

  The monthly allowance for the second young master's wife is ten taels. According to your mother's intention, you are also given a monthly allowance of ten taels, just like the second young master's wife. If you feel it's not enough, you can bring it up now and I'll see if there's any way to help you get more from other sources for your expenses. Originally, our household had plans for the people you brought with you. But since you've already mentioned the arrangements for the two families' accompanying rooms, I think it's extremely proper. So I won't interfere with your arrangements.

  Hao's courtyard now has four big maids, they were given by grandmother and mother to Hao. So the maid beside you can only temporarily be a second-rate maid, her monthly salary is one or two taels. As for your family members from both houses, they are not in the Wang Fu, according to the rules, they do not have a monthly salary. However, Wan Mei, if you change your mind, I will also try to arrange some miscellaneous tasks for them to do, and when the time comes, they will receive their monthly salary based on what they have done.

  Jiang Wanru nodded repeatedly and said, "Ten taels a month is enough for me and my maid to use. I never took a monthly allowance when I was at the Jiang family, but I still lived comfortably." Ji Yan, who was standing beside her, hastily pulled her sleeve and whispered, "Miss." Jiang Wanru immediately came back to her senses and looked at the young master's wife with embarrassment, saying, "The young master's wife is so approachable and down-to-earth, I forgot myself for a moment and spoke rashly. When I was at the Jiang family, I often went out of the backyard to watch the excitement on East Street and see the new sights on South Street."

  Jiang Wanru said with a hand on her head, "I haven't attended clan school, I don't understand music, chess, calligraphy, or painting, and I'm not good at needlework. Since I get bored staying in the courtyard, I like to wear casual clothes and go out for a stroll. Fortunately, I just take a look around and don't do anything improper. When I'm outside, I never mention that I'm from the Jiang family. Luckily, my elders are all open-minded and let me go out to broaden my horizons."

  The young master's wife heard Jiang Wanju's words, and a smile spread across her face. When she saw Jiang Wanju being pulled away by the maid beside her, she realized that she had misspoken again. She stopped talking, and her face suddenly turned red with embarrassment, not daring to look up at anyone. The young master's wife chuckled and said: "Wanju, I forgot to tell you earlier. Every month, the palace allows us to go out a few times to buy things we need for ourselves. I go out on the 3rd and 9th, Second Young Master's wife goes out on the 4th and 6th, why don't you just go out on the 5th and 7th from now on?

  "This way, I can also arrange a carriage for you to travel." Jiang Wanmu calculated the number of times she went out in her heart and suddenly smiled, shaking her head and saying: "Young Master's wife, don't arrange a carriage for me to go out, I like to walk by myself. Hehe, I will still wear casual clothes when going out, just like before, and remember to dress up as a married woman." The Young Master's wife only felt that Jiang Wanmu's words sounded like something an ignorant person would say. But thinking carefully, she thought that Jiang Wanmu was actually a sensible person, but not good at speaking.

  The young master's wife stood up, smiling and said: "In the future when you go out, just book those few days in advance. When you need to use a carriage, have someone inform us ahead of time. Also, usually when there are no guests at our estate, we enter and exit from the doors on either side of the courtyard. I personally like to enter and exit from the left door, while Second Young Master likes to enter and exit from the right door. Once you get used to entering and exiting from a certain door, I'll have someone inform the doorman so that he won't block your way in the future."

  Jiang Wanru understood the meaning behind the words of the Crown Prince's wife and smiled, saying: "Crown Prince's wife, I will enter and exit from the right side door." The Crown Prince's wife looked at Jiang Wanru with great care and said to the maid who followed her, "Remember that in the future, the Third Young Mistress will enter and exit from the right side door." The maid immediately smiled and nodded, saying: "Master, I have taken note of the time when the Young Mistress enters and exits, and noted that she enters and exits from the right side door. Later, I will personally go to inform the person in charge of the right side door to pay attention to this matter and not be slow with the Young Mistress." The Crown Prince's wife nodded in satisfaction.

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