Chapter 237: Beating
"Why is Eldest Sister silent? Looks like what I said was right? Whose family is your brother-in-law from? Do you need my help with some advice?"
Cheng Weiyao glanced at Cheng Weining's ambitious face and knew what she was up to. If it were just when she married into the family, her relationship with Wen Chengyun would have been based on mutual benefit.
After returning to the capital, they parted ways, each taking their own path. But after so long, there was already a genuine feeling between them.
Since Cheng Weining has chosen to give up this marriage from the beginning, she should not have any more thoughts about Wen Chengyun!
Wen Liyu in the carriage had been awakened by the noise outside. She gently lifted a little gap, and the moment she saw Cheng Weining, she couldn't help but like him.
This flamboyant woman's face clearly shows that she wants to be his sister-in-law. Doesn't she even look in the mirror? Does she deserve to be his sister-in-law with that face full of ambition?
She was about to go out to support Cheng Weiyao, but she found that Cheng Weiyao made a gesture to her with her hands behind her back. Was she going to solve the problem herself?
"My affairs don't require your concern, my younger half-sister. As your elder sister, I, thinking of your difficult life in exile, have prepared some worthless clothes. I hope you won't despise them..."
Cheng Weining sneered. This concubine's sister had inexplicably grown bolder before she was exiled, and now she'd become even more capable. She dared to challenge him in broad daylight?!
Xiao Tao saw that her master was about to attract a lot of attention, so before leaving, she sent her servants to invite the ladies from other mansions.
Therefore, as soon as Cheng Weining finished speaking, the other young ladies from the imperial families were already seated, ready to watch the fun. These young ladies were basically the legitimate daughters of their respective families. Since ancient times, the distinction between legitimate and illegitimate children has been clear. They were undoubtedly embarrassed to see Cheng Weiyao, a concubine's daughter, sitting on the throne of the princess.
Therefore, even those who were not close to Cheng Weining came to watch the fun, just to show their support and attitude.
"What a lively scene! Isn't this the second young lady of the Duke's Mansion? The way she dresses, it really seems like she's been in the remote Dongxiang area for too long, so she's adapted to the local customs, right?"
"Yes, Wei Ning, your sister has been wasting her time all this time. She has a rustic temperament that is hard to change..."
Looking at the group of young ladies from official families who were stirring up trouble with their words, Cheng Weiyao's eyes flashed with obvious disgust. She had no connection with these people at all; they simply had different standpoints, so they joined forces with Cheng Weining to confront her.
"Are you planning to attend some palace banquet? I'm sorry to see you putting on such a grand reception for me."
Cheng Weiyao raised her eyebrows slightly. Since everyone insisted that she was vulgar, what would it matter if she was a little outspoken?
Originally, this was just a casual retort from Cheng Weiyao, but she didn't expect Jiang Dehai to actually show up at the city gate with his men. He had originally been waiting at the palace gate with his men, but when no one showed up, he rushed over.
"Princess, the prince is already waiting in the palace, waiting for the Royal Concubine and the princess. The young prince is coming over..."
Upon his arrival, Jiang Dehai ignored the other ladies and bowed to Cheng Weiyao. The steward's attire, the vast procession of palace attendants behind him, and the confident words of "Princess," instantly shattered the aura Cheng Weining had painstakingly built up.
Cheng Weining's face turned pale with anger. Jiang Dehai's words "Princess" were simply heartbreaking. She should have been called that, but now she could only watch helplessly.
"You're too polite, Chief Steward Jiang. My mother and I will be there shortly. Please show us the way. Sister-in-law, please come up first. Why waste your time arguing with these country bumpkins?"
Wen Liyu in the carriage couldn't stand it anymore, so she simply asked Jiang Dehai to drive her a distance to avoid these blind flies flying in front of her and disturbing her.
The word "country bumpkin" offended all the young ladies present, but she was Princess Mingcheng, a member of the royal family. Even if she felt humiliated, she had no choice but to endure it!
"It is my honor."
Jiang Dehai didn't say much, just a look, and the palace servants he brought with him spontaneously drove the official lady who was blocking the way aside as if driving ducks.
This included Cheng Weining. Even if she was the daughter of the Duke's Mansion, so what? The status of this carriage was enough to crush these outsiders. The royal family was the most noble.
After Cheng Weiyao got on the carriage, she found that all the family members in the carriage had woken up. The imperial concubine and the concubine looked calm, and the only ones who were filled with righteous indignation were the younger Wen Chengming and Wen Liyu.
"Don't be angry, sister-in-law. When I return to the palace, I will ask my father to reject all the invitations from these young ladies from official families!"
In Wen Liyu's eyes, if there were no officials in their family, they would not even be qualified to enter the palace.
"No, I'm actually looking forward to meeting them."
Cheng Weiyao shook her head. People like Cheng Weining would not learn their lesson unless they were hurt. If he was blind at the palace banquet, then don't blame her for being merciless.
The carriage moved smoothly towards the palace gate, and Wen Chengyun thoughtfully prepared corresponding clothing for everyone. However, to his surprise, even Wen Chengming refused.
"Brother, we personally selected and designed our clothes. There's nothing shameful about it."
Everyone agreed, so Wen Chengyun didn't force it. As long as he was dressed appropriately and cleanly, it probably wouldn't cause anyone to gossip.
Because of the differences between men and women, King Qingping's people were quickly divided into two groups.
Men like Wen Chengyun and Wen Chengming naturally sat with the emperor and his courtiers, while the other female members sat alone at a table in the imperial garden of the harem.
I originally thought that after changing her clothes, she would have no chance to attack Cheng Wei Yao, but I didn't expect that this little bitch was so stubborn and came straight over without even getting dressed up.
The noble ladies, led by Cheng Weining, immediately started to sneer and mock: "How rude! Dressing like this for a palace banquet! It's okay to disrespect us, but you don't even care about the Empress!"
Cheng Weiyao glanced at her clothes, then calmly walked out of the shade and stood in the light. With just a little light, the fabric on her body instantly became shimmering, like moonlight draped over her body.
After such a show, the noble ladies were speechless. They had no idea that although Cheng Weiyao looked quiet, she actually had a trump card up her sleeve.
The style was designed according to Cheng Weiyao's preferences, so it doesn't look gorgeous, but with this excellent material it looks low-key and special.
This alone is enough to outdo all the colorful outfits present.
At this time, Queen Jiang Mengyuan had also arrived at the scene late. The clothes she was wearing were made of the same material as those in the Prince Qingping's Palace.
It was said to be a rare material offered by the people, and only a few pieces were produced. Someone sent it to Jiang Mengyuan to curry favor with her, but they didn't expect that Cheng Weiyao, Wen Liyu, and the Imperial Noble Consort each got one piece of this rare material...
As a supplier, no matter how rare the product is, it should be given to our family, right? Cheng Weiyao bowed respectfully to the Queen, then pulled Wen Liyu and the Imperial Noble Consort to sit down again.
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