When Qiao Yuchen and Chen Siyuan went inside, they found that it wasn't just Madam Qiao; there was also General Qiao, Qiao Yang, Aunt Xu, and Qiao Zhen.

When General Qiao saw his son arrive, he merely glanced at him without making any move, remaining seated calmly.

Chen Siyuan bowed and greeted, "Father, Mother."

Qiao Yuchen angrily pulled Chen Siyuan up. This woman had always been very domineering in front of him, so why had she suddenly become as docile as a kitten?

Mrs. Qiao stood up.

Aunt Xu, Qiao Zhen, and Qiao Yang all got up together.

"Madam Qiao greets the First-Rank Lady." Madam Qiao bowed respectfully and performed the grand ceremony.

"Qiao Zhen greets the First-Rank Lady."

"Mrs. Guo has met the First-Rank Lady."

Despite her reluctance, Qiao Yang spoke up, "Qiao Yang greets the First-Rank Lady."

Chen Siyuan was shocked by this action and took a step back, but Qiao Yuchen pulled her back and prevented her from taking any further steps. "Look at your cowardice, it's good enough that you didn't make them kneel down."

Upon hearing this, Madam Qiao made a move to kneel down, but Chen Siyuan broke free from Qiao Yuchen's grasp and quickly came to Madam Qiao's side, helping her up. "Mother, why are you doing this? At home, I am just your junior."

She wanted to say that according to seniority, she was just a daughter-in-law, but because it involved Qiao Yuchen, she couldn't say that.

Upon hearing this, Madam Qiao smiled slightly, her gaze flickering as she looked at Chen Siyuan.

That look contained too much for Chen Siyuan to decipher. She felt that it held a lot of deeper meaning. She hadn't had much contact with Madam Qiao and couldn't understand what it meant for a while.

Qiao Yuchen seemed disgusted by their intimate posture. After finding a seat, he sneered, "Heh, you don't even know how to bow when you see a First-Rank Imperial Lady? What, are you planning to be dragged out and beheaded?"

That's absolutely arrogant.

Qiao Yuchen can really do it.

Qiao Zhen and Aunt Xu immediately knelt down and bowed, saying, "Greetings, First-Rank Madam."

"Greetings, First-Rank Lady."

Despite her reluctance, Qiao Yang held the bone-dissolving water that the man had just presented to her, wanting to sprinkle it on Chen Siyuan and see the first-rank imperial lady die before her eyes.

Thinking of Aunt Guo, who was still in prison, she could only endure it.

Just as she was about to make a move, something hit her shin, and she fell to her knees with a thud.

The sound was crisp and clear, drawing the attention of everyone around.

At that moment, no one noticed the eye contact between General Qiao and Qiao Yuchen.

Qiao Yang knew best that his leg was in excruciating pain, but he couldn't show it. "Greetings, First-Rank Lady."

"That's right. From now on, you must bow like this when you see a First-Rank Lady. If I see you doing that, you'll be in for a world of trouble."

The meal started off unpleasantly, and the entire meal was very quiet.

This was Chen Siyuan's first family reunion dinner at the General's Mansion.

Qiao Yuchen was incredibly arrogant, General Qiao was serious throughout, and Madam Qiao took the initiative to serve food to Chen Siyuan several times. Chen Siyuan gave her a smile, and the meal ended in this atmosphere.

After the meal, General Qiao left without saying a word.

Everyone around had witnessed Qiao Yuchen's prowess. No one in this general's mansion could control him. Now that he was here, who would dare to be careless?

Fortunately, Qiao Yuchen didn't stay long; he took the woman's hand and swaggered away.

the next day.

Enter the palace to attend the palace banquet.

Because of this family reunion dinner, Mrs. Qiao took the initiative to show goodwill towards Chen Siyuan.

First, he sent someone to deliver the clothes he would wear to the palace. Before entering the palace, he personally came to explain some of the etiquette for entering the palace.

Chen Siyuan had attended a royal banquet in her previous life and knew the etiquette of the palace.

In my past life, I learned through trial and error, but this time it's different.

Mrs. Qiao taught diligently and explained things carefully, without showing the slightest impatience.

She could also see clearly that at this moment, Mrs. Qiao seemed to be just an ordinary mother-in-law, genuinely caring for the good of the family and her daughter-in-law.

After giving her some instructions, Madam Qiao went back to her own courtyard to tidy up.

Chunlan and Chunping stood beside Chen Siyuan, "Young Madam, what happened to Madam Qiao...?"

"You find it strange too?" Chen Siyuan laughed.

Even people who have lived two lifetimes couldn't tell, so it's no wonder they found it strange.

Mrs. Joe's closeness puzzled her greatly.

Chen Siyuan checked again to make sure there was nothing wrong before she led the two outside.

Qiao Yang and Qiao Zhen were already standing at the entrance of the General's Mansion, waiting quietly.

On such important days as attending banquets at the palace, they had to stay by Madam Qiao's side and be led by her, in order to demonstrate the proper etiquette and manners they were expected to observe.

Even the ruthless Qiao Yang has had to become docile now.

While waiting quietly, I saw Chen Siyuan come out from inside.

Qiao Yang's eyes instantly blazed with fury.

She wore a light purple gown, and her hair ornaments were particularly elegant and luxurious.

How could Chen Siyuan, a woman from the countryside, possess such a refined and elegant demeanor?

If she hadn't shamelessly tried to associate herself with their general's mansion, what would she be?

Does she really think she's a noblewoman with an imperial decree?

Thinking that she was a woman from a small town, even if she had an imperial decree, what could she do?

The rules in the palace are numerous, and if even the slightest mistake is made, it's uncertain whether you'll even be able to return alive, let alone have an official title.

At that time, I won't have to dirty my own hands to get rid of this vile woman and save Aunt Guo. Such a good thing is too worthwhile.

However, she felt that this woman, entering the palace for the first time, did not show the slightest panic or loss of composure, nor did she have the excitement of someone who had never seen the world before. Instead, she appeared calm and composed.

Her clothes and accessories were all top-notch, outshining even the legitimate second young lady of the general's mansion.

Seeing Chen Siyuan's arrogant demeanor, she almost gritted her teeth in frustration.

"Sister-in-law!"

The fact that he called her "sister-in-law" clearly showed that he did not want to acknowledge her as a first-rank imperial consort, nor did he want to pay his respects to this woman.

Chen Siyuan glanced over from afar, but didn't want to pay any attention, and was about to get into the carriage.

Today is her first time entering the palace since her rebirth, and it's much earlier than in her previous life. Right now, the old emperor is seriously ill, and the princes are fiercely fighting each other.

Thinking of this, she didn't want to cause any unnecessary trouble and affect her mood for entering the palace.

Chen Siyuan knew that Qiao Yang was hateful and detestable, but compared to what happened in the palace, he was far inferior.

She was fierce to Qiao Yang, but dealing with her was much simpler than dealing with the people in the palace.

However, some people didn't want her to get into the carriage so easily.

"Why is my sister-in-law in such a hurry to go to the palace? Is it to see someone?" Qiao Yang, oblivious to the danger, rushed over and blocked Chen Siyuan's path.

Chen Siyuan glanced at her and said, "Qiao Yang, be mindful of your status."

What good is being favored? She's still just a concubine's daughter.

Now that he is a first-rank imperial consort, her repeated provocations are simply asking for trouble.