There was a deadly silence in the room. Sheng Weiqiao was startled, and Gongsun Yingjiang was fearful. Gongsun Yingjiang was guilty about Madam Nan, who had defended her so firmly. Meanwhile, she worried that the exposure of the truth behind her affair with Xu Baomo would escalate into a political issue, making an impact on the imperial court. In which case, Rong Shuihe wouldn't let her off the hook for sure.
But Xu Baomo thought his savior finally appeared!
He yelled in exultance, ignoring the awkward fact that his face was severely scarred by Gongsun Yingjiang who was on top of him now, "Mother, do you see it? This tigress is anything but meek, demure, and virtuous!"
Gongsun Yingjiang dropped the duster and got up wordlessly. She stole a glance at Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao as she smoothed her clothing, only to see that Sheng Weiqiao was dumbfounded and that Rong Shuihe nonchalantly narrowed his eyes. Obviously, she could count on n
On that day, Rong Shuihe and Sheng Weiqiao left the Ningwei Marquis Mansion with Gongsun Yingjiang's promise of beating Xu Baomo to death. Since Xu Baomo looked for trouble himself, neither Rong Shuihe nor Sheng Weiqiao cared what he would suffer from his wife Gongsun Yingjiang and how Old Marquis Xu and the other two seniors would fix him after they came back.It served that b*st*rd right no matter how miserable his end would be!Putting behind Xu Baomo's matter, Rong Shuihe remembered one thing. He asked Sheng Weiqiao, "Well, sweetie, the 29th of this month is your birthday. How do you like to celebrate it? Would you like to invite others to our mansion to have a party? Or we two go to the manor outside the city to relax?"Sheng Weiqiao would have forgotten her birthday if Rong Shuihe had not reminded her. At that time, her seniors were in Chang'an, and it was usual for a child in her seniority not to have a grand birthday celebration
After Sheng Weirao had left, Sheng Weiqiao called over the chief steward and asked him, "Who have you invited to the birthday party?"The chief steward answered with folded arms, "Your Grace, Prince Mizhen said as Senior Master Sheng, Senior Master Feng, and Old Madam Zhan would start back towards Nanfeng County after your birthday party, the party would also be a farewell party for them. Therefore, he doesn't plan to invite others but only wants to have a family party."Rong Shuihe just meant to invite the Sheng Family and the Ningwei Marquis Family. As for the Gaomi King Family, he only invited Rong Qingzhuo and his families since Gaomi King and Princess Gaomi as their seniors would not come to celebrate their daughter-in-law's birthday. However, he didn't invite Princess Qingfang and even didn't mention Rong Qingzui or Princess Huihe, let alone the Zhao Family which was only his maternal grandparents' family.Hearing the chief steward
Sheng Weiwu and the twins, Princess Guangchang and Princess Yunyang, were finally forcibly taken away by their elders respectively. Old Madam Ming warned Sheng Weiwu not to continue out of perversity and she also whispered to Sheng Weiqiao before those three girls left obediently, "This leopard is so big that it looks scary. Why did you just keep it in the yard openly? What if it hurts someone one day? You'd better shut it in a cage when you have time!”Then she mentioned Twelfth Lady, "Fortunately, your grandfather and your father gave you a lion cat to keep. This is the kind of normal pets we should have, being cute and harmless!"Sheng Weiqiao smiled and nodded. After seeing the guests and returning to her room, she tugged at the ears of Twelfth Lady and said, "You little b*st*rd! I specially allocated two maids to serve you with delicious food and good care! Granted that I don't hope you can beat down Little Five, still, why do you turn to Little
Sheng Weiqiao had been given some advice by Madam Feng's sister in advance. Looking at this situation, she naturally thought those people from the Zhao Family were making trouble for Sheng Weirao, so her expression immediately became serious!Fortunately, Princess Yunyang raised her voice and asked, "What are you all doing around here?""Third Sister, you're here!" Sheng Weirao, who was standing in the middle, felt lucky as if seeing a savior when hearing the words. She quickly pushed those people from the Zhao Family away and walked over quickly, "I was just looking for you!"This situation looked more like that Sheng Weirao was troubled by the people from the Zhao Family and she was eager to seek help. Sheng Weiqiao raised her hand and pulled Sheng Weirao behind her. When she was about to say something to Zhao Li and Zhao Taoxuan who were following them, "Every injustice has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. If you two ha
After all, today was the birthday of Princess Gaomi. It was alright that Sheng Weiqiao just said a few words with sisters of her maiden family. It was impossible for her to hide in the wing room all the time.So a moment later, the three sisters returned to the side hall. Zhao Li and his sister were not in the hall. Sheng Weiqiao was unfamiliar with others, so she just made a few words of courtesy with them.When Sheng Weiqiao was talking with a miss of the Qi Family, a maid came up and whispered to Sheng Weiqiao, "Princess Gaomi asked you to the back hall please."Sheng Weiqiao quickly said sorry to the miss of the Qi Family and told Sheng Weirao to keep an eye on Sheng Weiwu. And then she followed the maid to the back hall.The situation in the back hall was different from the side hall. The side hall was full of junior women and children, while Princess Gaomi and other women of the same generation and older generation wer
Sheng Weiqiao was surprised to see Huan Yehe. She remembered that once Huan Yehe had been invited by Princess Gaomi exceptionally. However, Huan Yehe was not the blood relatives of Princess Gaomi. So Sheng Weiqiao didn't expect that Huan Yehe would receive the invitation today when Princess Gaomi invited all her blood relatives for her birthday.Apparently, Princess Gaomi attached more importance to Jing Shu Princess than everyone thought.Sheng Weiqiao continually looked at Huan Yehe, which led Huan Yehe to notice her. After the banquet went on for a while, the guests started chatting while the celebration was beginning. At this time, Huan Yehe came to Sheng Weiqiao's seat and said, "Why are you staring at me in that way? It feels like you want to kick me out."Sheng Weiqiao replied, "How is that possible! I'm just confused that I didn't see you just now."Huan Yehe didn't plan to expose her excuse but smiled, "I'm late. I
Sheng Weiqiao was surprised. She looked where Huan Yehe pointed and spotted Sheng Weirao drawing something on the table with the fingertip that seemed to have dipped in water or wine. Zhao Li had seated himself beside her, and he nodded from time to time as he studied her work.Sheng Weiqiao's lips twitched, and she said, "Ah, you weren't here at that time. Fifth Cousin seems to be intrigued by painting. He drew a painting just now, of which Fourth Sister pointed out one flaw. That was how they got acquainted. I guess they're now talking about painting techniques.""Fifth Childe Zhao is renowned for his passion for painting indeed. To perfect his painting, he even gave up his imperial examination." Huan Yehe gave a subtle smile as she raised the cup and vibrated the wine inside, "The Zhao Family exhorted him to study in vain, and then they gave up. They decide to let him be, so long as he doesn't put shame on his family. But Old Madam Qin still takes
Then Sheng Weiqiao remembered that they were supposed to send their congratulation to Princess Gaomi when the banquet reached a climax in compliance with the custom in Chang'an as Madam Qi had told her before the banquet started.She said to Sheng Weirao in a hurry, "It looks like I must get going now."Sheng Weiqiao entered the yard through the side door with Madam Qi, where Princess Gaomi's grandchildren, including Princess Jianan, Yuan Donglai, and other young girls, were waiting for them. Crouching down, Princess Qingfang was smoothing the collars of Rong Lingtiao and Rong Lingsui.Madam Qi went up to express her gratitude, "Thank you for taking care of them."She then questioned the servants who just stood by why Princess Qingfang took up their jobs of looking after the two girls.The two wet nurses stumbled over their words. And Princess Qingfang offered to explain, "They had nursed the children, but the t