Mu Zi, Li, Huang surname.
The mansions on Muzihuang Street are inhabited by royalty, dignitaries, and high-ranking officials; even counts and marquises don't live there.
Stepping into Muzihuang Street is the true beginning of changing one's social standing and bringing glory to one's ancestors.
A ten-mile-long procession of red bridal makeup.
After circling the city from the Yongchang Marquis's residence, they entered the Jin residence. Less than half a day later, with gongs and drums, they were carried around the city again and into Muzihuang Street.
The onlookers were stunned.
The Jin family has changed their allegiance and risen to prominence overnight!
The dowry and belongings flowed in, carried one by one, into two adjacent houses on Muzihuang Street. The houses were enormous, with pavilions, terraces, and gardens, more than enough to accommodate the Jin family of over a hundred people.
The Jin family members, young and old, were all stunned.
I thought the Earl's mansion was already quite grand, but after seeing this house, I realized what a truly prestigious family looks like.
"Okay, okay!"
Grandpa Jin slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "I can die in peace knowing I can live here!"
"Quickly, quickly, set up the ancestral tablets!"
Next door is the Yiren Mansion, bestowed by the emperor.
According to regulations, a fifth-rank official would not be granted a separate residence. Since His Majesty has granted one, His Majesty's decree is the established rule.
Yiren Mansion is slightly smaller than the Imperial Merchant Mansion, which was bestowed by the emperor.
However, the pavilions, terraces, towers, artificial hills, and flowing water create a picturesque scene at every turn, which is very elegant and shows great care.
"Aunt's Yiren Mansion is really beautiful."
"With two government offices and two districts, if there were more doors in this wall, Jiaojiao could come and play with us anytime."
Jiang Jiaojiao's eyes lit up. "That's a great idea! I'll ask my mother to open the door for someone right away!"
There is a whole lotus pond in the Imperial Merchant's Mansion, where they can pick lotus flowers, gather lotus seeds, and dig lotus roots together.
Lotus seed soup is most refreshing and delicious in summer.
Jiang Jingtian was filled with envy.
If the Prince Consort's residence were connected, the princess could come and play with Jiao Jiao while he was on duty at the palace.
Thinking of that precious and noble person, he couldn't help but blush.
I still can't quite believe it.
His Majesty originally intended to punish him, but the Fourth Princess suddenly intervened and pleaded for him. Not only was he spared punishment, but he also had a contest with the Imperial Guards in front of His Majesty and was appointed as a deputy commander.
"It's just that my cousin's residence is a bit far away."
"It's not far at all. It's just on the same street, only a quarter of an hour away. Cousin and Princess can come and play with us anytime."
"If the princess is looking for someone, she'll be looking for Jiaojiao."
“The princess and Jiaojiao were already close, and becoming Jiaojiao’s sister-in-law will make them even closer.”
In aristocratic families, there are many rules and calculations, and it is common for sisters-in-law to be at odds and for sisters-in-law to dislike their younger sisters-in-law.
They couldn't bear to see Jiaojiao suffer even the slightest grievance.
After visiting Yiren Mansion, we just stepped out of the mansion gate.
Just then, the gate of the house across the street opened wide, and a familiar person walked out.
"Seventh Prince!"
Jin Shiqi exclaimed in surprise, "Jiaojiao, look! The Seventh Prince's residence is right across the street!"
Under the sunlight.
The seventh prince, Li Yan, slowly walked out, his body seemingly coated with a layer of golden light.
"I heard you moved into your new home today, and I was just about to go and offer my congratulations."
The voice was soft and gentle, like a Buddhist disciple descending to earth.
He used to count down the days. Although he didn't suffer from a terrible disease that required him to drink human blood to survive, as the rumors suggested, his health was basically ruined, and he didn't look like he was going to live a long life.
A sign of a short lifespan.
She naturally possesses the appearance of a sickly beauty.
She's feeling better now, but that sickly air hasn't disappeared. She's just become less gloomy and her appearance is even more outstanding—a true delicate beauty.
Jiang Jiaojiao was completely stunned.
It really is a fairy.
It looks better every time you see it.
The Jin family's sons quickly went to greet them.
"Your Highness has excellent information!"
Jin Xiaoshi was quick on his feet and ran off to the house next door in a flash. "I'm going to tell my grandparents."
"Come on, come on, welcome, welcome."
Jin Shiqi was naturally outgoing and had already become familiar with everyone at the school. He greeted them with a big laugh. Compared to the other princes, the Seventh Prince was noticeably more gentle and more to their liking.
What's more, this is Jiao Jiao's future husband.
The thought of Jiaojiao marrying across the street makes the sadness of marrying her younger sister seem less painful.
If they feel wronged, they can all arrive within fifteen minutes!
Stand up for Jiaojiao!
Jiang Jiaojiao met his gaze, her cheeks flushed, and she turned away shyly. As she stepped into the Jin Mansion, she secretly glanced back at the house across the Imperial Street. They would be living here from now on...
Her face flushed instantly, like a peach blossom.
Li Yan's eyes remained fixed on her face, a smile playing on his lips.
Upon learning that the house across the street was actually the residence of the Seventh Prince, the Jin family was in an uproar, especially the old lady and the old master of the Jin family, who sent a constant stream of medicinal herbs to the Seventh Prince's residence.
In their eyes, the Seventh Prince was perfect except for his slightly weak health.
Early the next morning.
Dressed in her most charming attire, Lady Jin led Jiao Jiao into the palace to express her gratitude.
According to custom, the first person to express gratitude is the Empress.
This time, there was no sedan chair to pick them up.
Jiang Jiaojiao accompanied her mother to the Empress's Phoenix Palace. She was already covered in a thin layer of sweat, and her round face was flushed, even more beautiful than the hibiscus-patterned ruqun she was wearing.
"Greetings to Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
"Greetings to Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings and peace."
The two bowed deeply.
Although this was not Jin's first time entering the palace, it was the first time she had a private audience with the Empress.
The Empress gently raised her hand, smiling dignifiedly and gently, with kind eyes and a gentle expression. "Get up. From now on, we are family."
If I hadn't known the Empress's methods...
Jiang Jiaojiao was about to lower her guard and praise the Empress for her kindness. Neither the Seventh Prince nor the Fourth Princess were born or raised by the Empress, so how could they be considered family?
Thinking of Jiang Xue...
Thinking about the Jin family's fate in their previous life.
Jiang Jiaojiao's vigilance instantly reached its peak.
"Come here and let me see. Seventh Prince is so lucky to have such a delicate princess."
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty the Empress."
Jiang Jiaojiao beamed and swaggered toward the Empress, but before she got there, she was stopped by the old nanny.
"Young Miss, please stop. Going any further would be against the rules."
I heard a snickering sound nearby.
Jiang Jiaojiao looked at the steps that were so close at hand and asked, "Isn't Her Majesty telling me to come up here?"
The Queen laughed and waved.
“She’s a lovely child. Granny, let her come up here. Go and fetch that gold hairpin with the hibiscus design and give it to Miss Jiang as a reward.”
The old woman acknowledged and withdrew.
Jiang Jiaojiao lifted the hem of her skirt and climbed the steps in a few steps. She walked to the Empress's side and bowed her head to greet her mother.
"Mother, this phoenix chair is so beautiful."
Upon hearing this, the Phoenix Palace fell into an instant silence.
Jiang Jiaojiao was completely unaware. She stretched out her finger and poked the armrest of the phoenix chair. "Wow! It really is made of gold. Sister Xue'er was right. This phoenix throne is indeed the most precious thing in the world."
Jin Yuwan was so frightened that she immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness, saying, "I was ignorant and offended Your Majesty. Please forgive me."
"Jiaojiao, don't touch it! Quickly kneel down and beg forgiveness from the Empress."
Jiang Jiaojiao's expression changed, and she was so frightened that she knelt down.
The Empress's gentle expression vanished, and she narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing Jiang Jiaojiao. "You like this phoenix chair?"
Does the seventh prince also harbor ambitions to seize the throne?
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