They tried hard to force a smile on their faces, pretending to be two young boys visiting the capital for the first time, and the carriage swayed to the gate of the capital.

"Isn't the inspection too strict? How can we get in with two people? It will be terrible if we are discovered."

At this moment, a man who looked like a housekeeper came and bowed when he saw them. "Two young masters, I am the housekeeper of the Duke's Mansion. My surname is Liu. The Second and Third Madams have entered the palace. I may be late. I have asked this servant to take you to the Duke's Mansion."

The two of them finally breathed a sigh of relief. Sure enough, the city gate guard took a look at the badge of the Duke's Mansion and let them into the city without even checking.

Imperial Palace

Changchun Palace

Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao had been summoned to Changchun Palace for an hour, but they had been standing at the end of the corridor and had not even seen the shadow of Concubine Jiang.

Jin Linlin felt a little unhappy, but she could only wait patiently. Was Concubine Jiang deliberately making things difficult for them?

She was fine, but Cao Jiao was pregnant. She turned her head to look at Cao Jiao, who was holding her belly and staring fiercely in the direction of Concubine Jiang's bedroom.

It was nothing for Cao Jiao, her legs were numb from standing. But she couldn't just stand there forever. If anything happened to the child, she would never let her go.

At this time, a little palace maid hurried over, bowed and said, "Madams, Concubine Jiang invites you."

The two of them quickly followed the little palace maid into the inner hall, only to see Concubine Jiang sitting upright in the main seat. She had exquisite makeup on, but a cunning look in her eyes.

"Oh, Second Sister-in-law and Third Sister-in-law, we've finally been waiting for you to come," Jiangpin said with a half-smile. Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao hurriedly bowed and greeted them.

Concubine Jiang picked up the teacup with a smile, "I heard that there are many interesting things among the tribute gifts from various countries this time. I am very curious about those rare treasures, don't you know?"

Jin Linlin's eyes rolled as she happily replied, "Your Majesty, I've only heard a little bit about it. I'll have to wait until the state banquet to see the details."

Concubine Jiang grinned and said, "Then I'll wait and enjoy the sight. However, the capital is not peaceful recently, so you have to be careful in what you do." After saying that, she glanced at them meaningfully.

Jin Linlin and Cao Jiao looked at each other, and both understood clearly that when their grandmother was in charge of the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, she would send her silver notes every month. Their grandmother had been ill for several months, and she had not received any silver notes. She was now finding new ways to ask for money.

After chatting for a few more words, he said goodbye to Concubine Jiang and left Changchun Palace.

At this moment, Jins and Jinke were sitting in the guest room of the Duke's Mansion, still thinking about the two people in the mezzanine of the carriage...