Chapter 1302: Aunt Fu is Friendly
As the guest with the highest status, the Crown Princess was naturally the last to appear.
When Qiao Xuan arrived at the East Palace, she was still dressing up.
Naturally, she had no time to entertain Qiao Xuan. After a few pleasantries, she ordered the palace maid to take her to the flower hall to drink tea and wait.
However, Aunt Fu went over specially to greet them and entertained them politely with a smile.
Qiao Xuan didn't care about the Crown Princess' attitude. As she was in a high position, it was not surprising that the Crown Princess looked down on her, a wife of a fifth-rank official with no family background.
She doesn't care about me at all, so I don't need to take her too seriously. I should just follow the rules and do everything impartially.
She didn't eat the rice of the Crown Princess's family, nor did she think of getting any benefits by currying favor with the Crown Princess, and she didn't have the ability to actively please or flatter her.
Aunt Fu's attitude was friendly and respectful, which made Qiao Xuan feel a little guilty.
She sighed in her heart again. She was so envious! It was great to have capable servants trained by aristocratic families.
Qiao Xuan chatted with Aunt Fu in a very relaxed atmosphere for a while, and then asked Aunt Fu with a smile whether her outfit was suitable for her.
"Don't laugh at me, Mammy. I've never been to a banquet like this before, and I don't know how to dress. I just thought that whatever looks good on me will do. I didn't break any taboos, did I?"
Nanny Fu couldn't help but look at Qiao Xuan. She was wearing a lilac embroidered bordered double-breasted jacket, an ivory white stand-up collared midi with a plum blossom knot buttoned at the top of the collar, and a white pleated skirt with silver thread edging.
Her shiny black hair was tied up in a reverse bun, and a gold hairpin inlaid with pearls was used to hold the bun in place. On one side was a hairpin with kingfisher feathers, red and sapphires, and flowers, and on the other side were two small, delicate silk crabapple flowers. There were also small hairpin flowers scattered here and there, which were small, delicate, and just right.
Against her pretty face with lightly drawn eyebrows and made-up, she looks gentle and pretty.
Nanny Fu felt favorable towards her and thought to herself that Mrs. Shao was very smart and sensible. It was very comfortable to deal with such a person.
Madam Fu nodded and smiled, "Mrs. Shao is so modest. You are dressed and made up just right! There is nothing wrong with it! When we get to the Fourth Prince's residence, if there is anything, just tell this old servant, don't be polite!"
With Aunt Fu's words, Qiao Xuan felt more at ease and said with a smile, "Thank you, Aunt. I won't be polite to you. Please don't find me annoying when the time comes."
Aunt Fu laughed: "No, no!"
After a long while, the Crown Princess finally packed up and sent someone to call Qiao Xuan, and took her two daughters-in-law to the Fourth Prince's residence.
Sure enough, when the Crown Princess and Qiao Xuan arrived, it was the last group of guests.
The Fourth Prince's wife, the Third Prince's wife, and the Second Prince's wife came out with a group of female guests to greet them.
As the host, the Fourth Prince's wife smiled and led everyone in greeting. The Crown Princess quickly pulled her and the Third Prince's wife's sleeves and said with a smile, "We are all family, no need to be polite! Everyone else doesn't need to be polite, otherwise I shouldn't have come and made everyone uncomfortable!"
Everyone smiled politely, and thanked the Crown Princess, praising her for being virtuous and approachable.
The Fourth Prince’s wife invited him in with a smile.
The flower-viewing banquet was held at Hibiscus Pavilion, east of the Fourth Prince’s mansion garden.
It is said to be Hibiscus Pavilion, and peonies are planted all around it. Many rockery stones of various shapes are placed casually, and peonies and peonies are planted among them, which complement each other.
(End of this chapter)
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