"What's wrong? Did someone bully our Azi?"

"Oh dear, Grandmother, how could Azi be the kind of incompetent person who cries out for your intervention every time she's bullied! It's just that Azi was overwhelmed by the choices and didn't know which one to pick!"

As she spoke, she gestured for Qiaohe and Qingying, who were carrying the tray, to come forward.

By candlelight, Old Madam Jiang looked at the two priceless jewelry sets on the tray and was slightly surprised, wondering why Jiang Segu had taken them out.

"Is this a birthday gift from the Yin family when you were ten years old?"

Jiang Segu nodded, "Grandmother has a good memory; she even remembers things from so long ago!"

Old Madam Jiang gave her a reproachful glare!

How could she have a bad memory!

These two sets of jewelry—one made of top-quality rubies and red gold, and the other of exceptionally fine South Sea pearls—were pieces that even the nobles of the capital might not be able to produce. When the Yin family brought them out, it utterly astonished everyone in the Marquis's household!

Because it was too expensive and too big for a young girl like her, she reminded Mama Hou, who served Azi, and the two head maids to take good care of Azi and not let Azi's careless nature cause it to get lost!

"Why did you suddenly decide to bring out these two sets of jewelry today?"

"I was thinking of giving it to my older sister!"

"Give it to Yuan Niang?"

Jiang Segu nodded, "Yes!"

Madam Jiang was still somewhat incredulous, "When did you and your eldest sister become so close?"

Even priceless jewelry can be given away so casually?

The rest of the thoughts remained unspoken by Madam Jiang, who kept them to herself.

"I wanted to thank my older sister for teaching me how to cook, but I was always distracted by irrelevant people and things, so I didn't get around to it!"

Today, taking advantage of some free time, I spent a long time browsing in the storeroom before finally picking out these two sets of jewelry, thinking of giving one set to my older sister.

Grandma, can you help me decide which set to give as a gift?

Old Madam Jiang didn't know whether to say Jiang Segu was foolish and rich, or to say she valued relationships.

"These two sets of jewelry are extremely rare and valuable. Are you really going to give them to your older sister?"

"Of course it's true!" Jiang Segu said without hesitation. "Eldest sister has now been favored by the Emperor, which is an immense honor for our Marquis's mansion. After eldest sister enters the palace, I don't know if we sisters will ever see each other again in this lifetime."

We are sisters from the same household, and the bond between us cannot be measured by a set of clothes!

Furthermore, the servants in the palace are probably even more discerning than those in our noble household, so eldest sister needs a headdress that can command respect and prevent her from being looked down upon!

Jiang Segu lowered his head at this point, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Actually, Azi still has some selfish motives. Only if eldest sister gains favor with the Emperor will our Marquis's mansion be better off. In that case, what kind of prestige can't Azi have in the future?"

Hearing her say that, Old Madam Jiang was very pleased.

"If all the young ladies in the manor were as understanding and sensible as the Sixth Miss, what need would the Marquis's manor have for a bright future!" Zhou Mama said, standing to the side.

"Very well! Ah Zi truly lives up to her reputation as a fine young lady of our Marquis's mansion. Grandmother will choose one for you!"

Madam Jiang carefully examined the two sets of headdresses.

If we're talking about wealth and status, this ruby ​​and gold headdress is definitely superior.

The rubies on them are all larger than pigeon eggs, fiery red and dazzling, and the gold is bright and shiny, you can tell at a glance that the gold is of the highest purity.

"...However, the palace is the most magnificent place in the world. I've heard that many palaces have gold items. In such a place, wearing a gold and ruby ​​headdress would make people think that your eldest sister is a palace item. This South Sea pearl headdress is more suitable! What do you think, Azi?"

The South Sea pearls in the hair ornaments are plump and lustrous, emitting a soft glow under the candlelight; one glance is enough to tell they are no ordinary pearls.

Pearls are not as dazzling as pure gold; rather, they possess a simple yet luxurious quality, and a luxurious quality that is understated.

For Jiang Chuhui, who has just entered the palace, this outfit is indeed more suitable than the one with red gold and rubies!

"Then I'll do as Grandmother says. I'll take it to my eldest sister right now!"

Old Madam Jiang grabbed Jiang Segu's arm, "You silly girl, how can you be so impulsive! Your eldest sister is probably learning manners right now, what are you going there for!"

Jiang Segu suddenly realized what was going on, but pretended not to know and said with a look of sympathy, "Big sister is so pitiful. Luckily, Azi doesn't have to learn those rules."

Madam Jiang nodded her head and said, "Who said you don't need to learn! Your aunt came to me before lunch to discuss having all the young ladies in the mansion learn manners from the two matrons."

I spoke with the two nannies at lunchtime, and they agreed. However, everything must be done with your eldest sister's best interests at heart; you mustn't delay her progress!

"Huh?" Jiang Segu looked miserable and unwilling.

Old Madam Jiang patiently comforted her, "Azi, you grew up by your grandmother's side. It was your grandmother who watched you grow from a little dumpling into the graceful young lady you are today!"

Over the years, no matter how outrageous your actions have been, your grandmother has never been able to bring herself to scold you. But, Ah Zi, one cannot live so freely forever, and your grandmother cannot protect you forever. You must learn to follow the rules!

Grandmother has met these two nannies and also sent people to inquire about them. They are nannies with outstanding etiquette in the palace. The Duke of Zhenguo's mansion even asked the Empress for these two nannies to teach the young ladies in the mansion. Several other princesses have also been taught by these two nannies.

Grandma doesn't expect you to learn everything they do, but even a little bit will be enough for you to benefit from in your husband's family later!

Jiang Segu hesitated for a moment after hearing this, but finally asked the question that had been bothering her: "Grandmother, are you not planning to match me up with Cousin Liang?"

Grandma Jiang sighed deeply, took Jiang Segu's hand, and said gently, "Grandma was wrong before, but not anymore! As long as Azi doesn't want to do something, Grandma won't force her!"

As she spoke, she had Zhou's mother give Jiang Segu an invitation.

"Take this invitation next door and ask him to come over. Grandma will take a closer look at it for you."

Jiang Segu's initial gratitude vanished completely after being stirred up by Old Madam Jiang's words.

Is Cailan's older sister perhaps in Grandmother's courtyard?

Then, thinking of Zhou Yuan... Jiang Segu's heart sank, but she was unwilling to believe that it was all orchestrated by her grandmother.

"Grandmother, how did you know..."

Old Madam Jiang seemed oblivious to Jiang Segu's astonished expression, pinching her cheek with her hand, "How would I know! Tell me how I knew! The other day, you made some food, and every time you did, you had someone send some to the neighbors. Did you really think your maid could disappear, or did you think the gatekeeper was blind?"

"Has the gatekeeper come to inform Grandmother?"