Standing next to Qian Sheng, Aunt Lan curled her lips slightly. The infighting drama plays out every few days. It's a pity that Aunt Zhou, the most capable one, and the third concubine's daughter are not here. Otherwise, today's show would be even more interesting.

Qian Sheng couldn't understand why his mother always protected this disgrace to the Qian family when he saw how much she doted on Qian Youxue.

“Mother, whether you agree or not, if it is…” Qian Sheng suddenly became agitated.

Before Qian Sheng could finish speaking, the old lady spoke first: "The palace banquet will be held in a few days. The emperor intends to select a consort for the crown prince at this banquet, and has given special treatment to many important officials. Not only legitimate daughters, but also illegitimate daughters can participate in this palace banquet."

Even concubine's daughters can participate!

Upon hearing this, Qian Yingxue and Qian Yuexue's eyes widened. Because of their status as illegitimate daughters, they were not allowed to attend many large banquets.

Qian Muxue, however, remained remarkably calm. Although she was a concubine's daughter, her exceptional talent and beautiful face gave her ample opportunities to go out. While she appeared composed on the surface, she harbored some anticipation for this palace banquet, though she skillfully concealed her feelings.

Qian Youxue had no interest in this matter. Firstly, she didn't want to get married, and secondly, even if she were to leave the Qian family, she couldn't leave without knowing why. She had to find out who had poisoned the original owner of this body.

Aunt Liu, who had been keeping her head down, was suddenly filled with excitement. She looked at the Prime Minister with great anticipation, hoping that he would seize this opportunity for her.

Qian Sheng did not disappoint Aunt Liu. With a forced smile, he spoke again: "Mother, this palace banquet is extraordinary. Madam Su spends most of her time in the Buddhist hall and is probably not very familiar with what's happening outside. This time, let Xu'er lead the daughters into the palace to broaden their horizons. Besides, now that Consort Liu is in the palace..."

Even a fool could understand what she was saying, so how could the old lady not understand her son's meaning?

Why……

The blame lies with the Su family for being so stupid. They had a winning hand, but they played it terribly and couldn't even protect their own daughter. What a useless thing!

"Mother, the future of the Qian family depends on this, please don't..." Qian Sheng became anxious again when his mother still didn't speak.

"Go and make the arrangements. This old woman is tired. You should all retire!" The old lady waved her hand sadly, and then added, "Youxue, stay and keep me company."

"Yes!" Seeing that his mother had backed down, Qian Sheng didn't say anything more and led Aunt Lan out of the house first.

Suppressing her joy, Aunt Liu curtsied to the old lady and said, "This concubine will take her leave now!"

Qian Muxue and Qian Yingxue also stepped forward and bowed slightly, then quickly followed Aunt Liu away.

Aunt Meng didn't say anything, but bowed to Qian Yuexue and hurriedly left the room, secretly glancing at Qian Youxue before leaving.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qian Youxue's eyes. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she always felt that this silent Aunt Meng was not as simple as she seemed on the surface.

"Youxue, tell your grandmother honestly, did they bully you again?" The old lady looked at the thin Qian Youxue, her eyes reddening.

"Grandmother!" Qian Youxue rushed into her grandmother's arms, feeling her grandmother's gentle breath, but she felt very uncomfortable.

Her grandmother was already so old, yet she still worried about her so much, which made her feel very guilty and even more eager to become stronger.