Chu Jinjin didn't dare to delay, so she instructed Xia Feng on the next steps and rushed home immediately.
For an ordinary family, receiving an invitation from a princess would be an immense honor, but for the Chu family, it was like a death warrant that they couldn't escape.
The family meeting was held again.
However, this time there was an outsider present – Zhan Qin.
Chu Liang noticed Chu Jinjin's surprised look and solemnly explained, "Third Sister, I brought Mr. Zhan over."
During this time, he was deeply impressed. It was as if a new window had opened in the world, and he felt that everything he had learned before had been in vain.
Chu Jinjin nodded indifferently: "Hello, Mr. Zhan."
Multiple people, multiple ideas.
"What should we do? She's a princess of noble birth. I've heard that even looking at her a few times is considered disrespectful." Madam Wang wasn't much relieved by Chu Jinjin's return. Having been a matriarch for decades, she knew all too well how terrifying the backstabbing between women could be.
The whole world belongs to the emperor, and the princess is the master of all people. Even her parents-in-law must bow to her. This is a rule established by our ancestors.
If someone wants to slap you in the face, you have to be the one to offer your face up.
Therefore, Chu Jinjin's martial arts skills are useless. If she dares to make a move, it would be tantamount to sending the entire Chu family to the guillotine.
Chu Yan remained calm and said in a deep voice, "How about we send someone to look for Prince Consort Zheng?"
Prince Consort Zheng was a businessman, and they had some dealings with each other on a regular basis. Their relationship was not particularly close, but they were acquaintances.
Old Master Chu Jingde approved of this method and sighed, "Prepare some generous gifts and take my invitation."
The head of the household is still unconscious. Although Chu Jinjin is in charge, she is a woman, and he is the only one with any real influence in the family.
His words left everyone feeling uneasy.
An elderly man in his seventies going to ask for favors is a disgrace to the entire Chu family.
Chu Jingde smiled and said, "No need to think too much. I've lost face all the time when I was young, and I'll only get more shameless when I get old."
After much thought, this is the only way.
Chu Liang cupped his hands in greeting: "Mr. Zhan, what are your thoughts?"
"I think this might not be the princess's intention." Perhaps out of consideration for his status as an outsider, Zhan Qin remained silent and listened quietly. "The princess is not favored by the current emperor, and she has no need to curry favor with Consort Wang."
Chu Jingde frowned: "Mr. Zhan, do you mean the princess won't make things difficult for Jinjin?"
Zhan Qin replied calmly, "Prince Consort Zheng."
Chu Jinjin couldn't help but glance at him.
Countless people openly and secretly wanted to curry favor with the Imperial Concubine, and she only found out about Consort Zheng's wicked intentions because of the undergarment.
“The severe drought in the north has prompted a call for donations of money and goods from all the noble ladies in the capital. This has impacted such an important banquet, which must be quite stressful for the princess. Even if she wanted to deal with Miss Jinjin, she wouldn’t do so in this setting.” Zhan Qin looked up and met Chu Jinjin’s gaze. He subconsciously looked away. “I believe this is not a calamity for the Chu family, but a rare opportunity. We should donate as much as possible.”
At this point, he suddenly lowered his voice: "It is said that there are hundreds of thousands of disaster victims in the north. There is only one word difference between refugees and rioters. Since the current emperor ascended the throne, he has always claimed that he hopes the people can live and work in peace and contentment. If anyone can make contributions in this disaster, they will most likely be rewarded, or even have the opportunity to enter the palace to meet the emperor."
Everyone straightened their backs upon hearing this.
Chu Liang, in particular, had eyes full of admiration.
That's the difference; they're worried about this, but Mr. Zhan has thought of something they dare not even consider.
It seems that the only person in the entire world who can defeat the Imperial Concubine is the Emperor. If there is a real chance to meet the Emperor, and Chu Jinjin is also involved, then the Chu family will truly rise to prominence.
Zhan Qin looked at everyone and added, "At least the gold mine issue can be resolved."
Chu Jinjin couldn't help but glance at Zhan Qin several times, understanding why Jie Du insisted on making him her strategist; this man was indeed quite capable.
Chu Jinjin took out the undergarment she had taken from Gu Shouping.
I didn't tell my family before because I was afraid they would worry even more.
Chu Jinjin originally had her own plans.
If a prince consort dares to keep a mistress, the consequences will be extremely serious; he may not lose his life, but he will certainly suffer greatly.
It could be used to threaten Prince Consort Zheng, or even to curry favor with the princess.
The prince consort is nothing more than an appendage of the princess, and Prince Consort Zheng is a typical pretty face with no substance; without the status of a prince consort, he is nothing.
Princesses are different.
But neither of these approaches has the foresight of Zhan Qin.
The family meeting began under a cloud of gloom and ended in joy.
There's nothing to worry about.
Chu Jinjin doesn't plan to go by herself this time.
Chu Lanlan would have many similar occasions in the future and was very willing to go along to broaden her horizons, but Chu Lingling absolutely refused. She was in better spirits these days, but still stayed at home and didn't go out much, thinking that being divorced was shameful.
In the end, Chu Jinjin had no choice but to assert her authority as the head of the household and forcefully give the order.
Of course, we also need to add an elder.
Liu pretended to have a headache.
No one was counting on her; in this situation, Wang Shi was more suitable.
On the third night, the four of them rode together in a carriage and headed straight for the princess's residence.
After the princess's marriage, she had her own residence in a prime location. With the arrival of noble ladies from all over the capital, the gate was bustling with carriages and horses, as lively as a marketplace.
As merchants, the Chu family owned many carriages. Tonight, they weren't showing off their wealth; the carriage they were riding in was understated, but it bore the Chu family's mark.
To be frank, the donation of supplies still depends on the merchants. At most, those noble ladies will donate some jewelry or spare change.
The carriage stopped for a moment, but no one came to greet it.
A princess's residence, of all standing, cannot possibly be short of people.
Wang sighed softly, "They don't take us seriously at all."
“No need.” Chu Jinjin jumped out of the carriage, lifted the curtain, and acted as a maid to help the three of them out of the carriage. She smiled and said, “Then we’ll go in ourselves. If we’re stopped, it’ll save us money.”
Chu Lingling thought she really meant to do that: "Third Sister, don't act impulsively."
The princess will have plenty of excuses, like being careless because there were too many guests. If they really go back, that would leave them with something to hold against them.
Chu Jinjin was obviously joking; she wasn't stupid. But if she didn't do something to show such disrespect, that wouldn't be her.
Anyway, there's the undergarment of Zheng's concubine.
The princess's residence differed from ordinary households in many ways. For example, in addition to guards, there were also eunuchs standing at the gate.
Upon seeing Chu Jinjin and her companions approach, the eunuch frowned and asked in a distinctively effeminate tone, "Which family are you from?"
Worried that Chu Jinjin might speak too bluntly, Wang quickly stepped forward and respectfully handed over the invitation.
"Oh, the Chu family, are you Chu Jinjin?" The eunuch became interested and looked Chu Jinjin up and down. "I heard you're quite good at fighting. Even Lord Li, the city gate commander, is no match for you."
Chu Jinjin nodded with a smile: "Yes, you are no match for me either."
Chu Lanlan was fine; having experienced it twice before, she wasn't worried at all, but rather secretly looking forward to it.
Wang and Chu Lingling were terrified.
Is he going to beat someone up again?
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