Jiang Muyu asked someone to leave a message for Liang Jinghe and then returned to the palace.

Just then, the clothes that had been custom-made were delivered, and Jiang Muyu arranged for people to deliver them to Jiang Muxue's courtyard and the Royal Academy respectively.

Yunshan said, "The Eighth Miss hasn't contacted Master Zhong recently."

"Well, she is proud and arrogant. I'm afraid she won't be satisfied unless she marries a marquis or above."

Yun Yan said: "I'm afraid even the Marquis is not enough, she wants to be a princess."

Yunshan pulled her and said, "Don't talk nonsense."

"She's right." Jiang Muyu straightened her hair in front of the mirror and said, "The Zhong family is getting worse and worse now. They only have some face in front of others because of the prime minister's wife. How can Jiang Muxue look down on such a family? She has coveted the prince for a long time. Even if Mr. Zhong is handsome, he can't compare to the most handsome man in the capital."

Yun Yan laughed, "Your Majesty is right. Who doesn't know what the Eighth Miss's intention is to move into the palace? It's a pity that our Prince never even looked at her straight in the eye from beginning to end."

Jiang Muyu smiled and said, "For the sake of our sisterhood, if she behaves herself, I would be happy to help her find a good husband, but if she still has her sights set on someone else... then don't blame me for being rude."

In this side room, Jiang Muxue looked at the newly delivered clothes, picked them up and compared them in front of the mirror.

The crescent-white dress with floral patterns and butterflies made her already pretty face even more stunning. It was made of the finest brocade, with every stitch and thread being extremely delicate. She could imagine herself wearing this dress and walking out, with everyone's eyes focused on her.

"Will the prince look at me more because of this?"

Liang Qingchen's handsome face gradually appeared in the mirror. He was looking at her affectionately and intently.

Her personal maid Caiyu suddenly came forward and whispered something in her ear. Her face immediately darkened, "Is this Zhong Lei going to stop? He doesn't even look at his family background. He is a toad dreaming of eating swan flesh!"

A few days ago, she followed Jiang Muyu's suggestion and went out for a walk. She met Zhong Lei in a store. At that time, she saw that the man was well-dressed and had a dignified appearance, so she thought he was the son of some powerful family. Later, she found out that he was the eldest son of the Zhong family, which was about to decline.

The Zhong family is the maiden family of the Prime Minister's wife, and can only be described as a noble family. In the past, when Zhong's father, Master Zhong, was alive, they were quite good, but things are different now. Zhong Lei's father was just a minor official of the fifth rank. How much wealth could he have?

It is only thanks to my aunt, the prime minister's wife, that they can maintain some dignity. After a hundred years of the Zhong family, I am afraid that the Zhong family will be completely ruined.

Jiang Muxue absolutely looked down upon such a family.

However, she cannot reject Zhong Lei openly now, as he is still useful to her.

Jiang Muxue thought for a moment, then lowered her voice and said to Caiyu, "Just tell him that I've been ill these days and can't meet him."

Caiyu withdrew after receiving the order.

Jiang Muxue looked back at the mirror and slowly raised her hand to touch her cheek. "In terms of appearance and talent, how can Jiang Muyu compare to me? Why is she so lucky..."

The jealousy in her heart almost overflowed.

…

Soon it was the day for Princess Jin'an to hold a poetry meeting, and the venue was set at Shulang Garden, which was a garden given to Princess Jin'an by the late emperor as part of her dowry.

Jiang Muyu simply tidied up and sat in the room reading a book. She did not leave until Jiang Muxue sent someone to invite her.

The two of them took the palace's carriage to Shulang Garden.

Today Jiang Muxue was wearing a newly made dress, matched with a newly bought headdress, and she looked completely different. She had never worn such exquisite clothes and jewelry in the past in the Marquis' Mansion. Her beauty was magnified several times, just like the gorgeous flowers blooming on the branches. It can be said that clothes make the man.

Jiang Muyu drank his tea calmly, but kept reviewing the plot of the novel in his mind.

In the original text, Jiang Muxue was harassed by Zhong Lei in Shulang Garden and was rescued by Liang Qingchen. She fell in love with Liang Qingchen even more because of this. She also wrote a poem at a poetry meeting, revealing her talent, which finally made Liang Qingchen impressed by her.

Although Jiang Muyu's feelings for Liang Qingchen have not yet reached the level of love, she is still moved by him. Moreover, he is the biological father of her child. It is impossible for her to share her husband with others, not in this life or the next.

Today, she even got up before Liang Qingchen and asked him about his schedule for the day, confirming that he would not go to Shulang Garden, but...

"Your Majesty, we're here." Yun Xuan called her back to her senses.

Jiang Muyu got off the carriage and immediately saw someone getting off another carriage next to him, "Princess Rong An."

"I have met my cousin's sister-in-law." Princess Rong An bowed and asked with a smile, "Why are you here today, sister-in-law?"

In previous years, Jiang Muyu never participated in the poetry gatherings held by Princess Jin'an. After all, it was a blind date occasion, and it was inappropriate for her, a married young woman, to come.

In the original novel, Jiang Muyu did not come, but Shen Qingxi did.

Jiang Muyu smiled and replied, "I brought my younger sister here to make some friends."

Jiang Muxue stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Muxue has met Princess Rong An before."

Princess Rong An saw her for the first time. It would have been fine if she hadn't looked at her, but the smile on her face shrank by half as she looked at her. "Sister-in-law, this concubine's sister is really outstanding in appearance."

Jiang Muyu did not ignore the flash of disgust in her eyes, but pretended not to notice it, still smiling warmly, "My princess, thank you for your compliment. Everyone knows that the Queen Mother's niece is not only beautiful, but also talented. She plays the pipa so well that it sounds like the sound of a fairy descending to earth."

Who doesn't like to hear nice words? Princess Rong An smiled back a little, "Sister-in-law, you're complimenting me so much that I feel embarrassed. Let's not stand here anymore and go in first."

"good."

Princess Rong An walked side by side with her, and Jiang Muxue followed behind.

The group arrived at the main garden of Shulang Garden, where there was a large palace, which was where Princess Jin'an entertained guests. Men and women sat separately in the hall, separated by hollow screens. At this time, there were already many people sitting inside.

As soon as Jiang Muyu entered the room, he attracted the attention of many people, and everyone started whispering to each other.

"Why is Princess Rui here?"

"I don't know. She never participated in poetry gatherings in previous years."

"You may not know that there are several concubines waiting to be married in the Marquis of Jing'an's mansion. I guess the Marquis of Jing'an's wife asked Princess Rui to help look after them."

"A few concubines are enough. Do we still need Princess Laurie?"

"It seems that the wife of Marquis Jing'an is really kind and generous. She has never treated her concubine harshly."

"That's right. Princess Rui is also kind-hearted."

"Whose family do you think that girl is from?"

"She is the concubine sister of Princess Rui."

"Oh, as expected of a concubine's child, with a seductive face."

…

Jiang Muyu only heard a few words, but could roughly guess what they meant.

Jiang Muxue was born beautiful, and now after dressing up carefully, she naturally outshined the other girls. The young women here were all here to find their ideal husbands, and they would undoubtedly feel a sense of crisis when encountering such a powerful enemy. So, they would unite against the enemy and naturally would not give Jiang Muxue a good look.

All of this was within her expectations. The intrigues between women were like a battlefield without the smoke of gunpowder. Today would be a tough battle for Jiang Muxue.

The smile on her face became warmer. She walked forward to greet Princess Jin'an first, then sat down at the lower right of the princess. Jiang Muxue sat behind her automatically.

"Today, my mother asked me to bring my concubine sister here to show her face."

Princess Jin'an said, "Your sister is so beautiful, she should have been brought out to be seen by the ladies long ago."

Many of the young girls present came with their eldest sisters-in-law or married elder sisters, so Jiang Muyu did not seem out of place here.

Jiang Muxue was praised and lowered her head in embarrassment, which made her look even more rosy and charming.

This caused many girls present to feel a sense of crisis.