Chapter 437: Fight in the Grand Hall
After Lian Zhao's funeral, everyone thought that Su Ruian would not stay in the Lian family. Unexpectedly, Su Ruian really stayed in the Lian family quietly and only said to the outside world that he would raise Lian Cheng well.
In this way, he actually earned a good reputation for himself.
Previously, because Lian Yuzhao was seriously injured, Emperor Jing of Wei did not hold a banquet to entertain the envoys who were sent to Western Xia. Now that Su Chenyu was back, Emperor Jing of Wei was forced to reward the envoys.
Emperor Jing of Wei then thought of holding a banquet to welcome the envoys. Of course, the main purpose was to celebrate Concubine Yuan's pregnancy.
When Su Chenyu received the news from the palace servants, she guessed what Emperor Jing of Wei was thinking: "It seems that this time, father really values the child in Concubine Yuan's belly."
"There are not many princes in the harem now, so it's normal for the emperor to look forward to the birth of this child." Li Liyanqing reminded him, "The Lian family and Fan Heng are now alienated from Su Jinwei, and Su Jinwei still thinks that the Lian family is on the same side with him."
“The best plan for now is to make Su Jinwei anxious. When people are anxious, they are more likely to make mistakes.” Su Chenyu already had an idea in mind. She had to force him a little.
Soon the day of the palace banquet arrived, and all civil and military officials in the court were invited to attend.
The banquet started in the evening. Many people arrived early and chatted in groups of three or four. Xiang Lan sat there alone. No one wanted to get close to her, making her seem a little out of place.
"Have you heard about what happened in the Yan family? The child in Madam Yan's belly was killed by Yu Jiahui. That was the only legitimate child in the Yan family."
Yu Jiahui was once a noble lady in Beijing, but now she has fallen to this state, which has become a hot topic among many people.
"Yu Jiahui used to be intolerant of others. Now that she's a concubine, she can't even tolerate the wife. Isn't it a misfortune for the family to let such a person into the family?"
"But I haven't heard that Yu Jiahui was sent away."
"It's because Young Master Yan has returned from the brothels, and despite the whole family's objections, he insisted on keeping Yu Jiahui. I heard that Yu Jiahui had to resort to some tricks to stay in the Yan family, and Young Master Yan originally looked down on her, but I don't know what happened, but now Young Master Yan is very partial to her."
"It's just pitiful for Madam Yan. The Crown Prince's concubine specially invited the imperial physician to see her. I heard that this miscarriage hurt her roots and she will have difficulty getting pregnant in the future. How can she stay in the Yan family without a child?"
"I have never found that Master Yan is such a mischievous person before. This young lady from the Xiang family is really lucky to have rejected this marriage proposal."
"But now in the whole capital, who dares to get close to this young lady of the Xiang family? What hope can she have in this life? I'm afraid she can only be an old maid at home."
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The women spoke in low voices, but Xiang Lan still heard what they said clearly.
The teasing intent in their voices was very obvious, especially when they mentioned Xiang Lan at the end, it was full of sarcasm.
In the relationship with the Yan family, Xiang Lan did not do anything wrong. Even if everyone saw Yan Zhirong's true face, they would not have any sympathy for Xiang Lan's experience, but would rather add insult to injury. They just wished that it was Xiang Lan who married Yan Zhirong in the first place, and now it is Xiang Lan who is suffering.
Xiang Lan didn't understand. He didn't have much contact with the noble ladies in the capital. Why did these people have such strong malice towards him?
However, Xiang Lan is open-minded and doesn't care about these things. She lets them say whatever they want.
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