Chapter 380: Hit
Jiang Shu knew exactly who Shen Qingrong was.
With their past grudges, she could pretend to be so respectful and courteous, which really surprised Jiang Shu.
It seemed that she had become smarter in the past two years, and the training was not in vain.
After some greetings, the banquet began. Mrs. Lu and other officials and their wives raised their glasses to toast Jiang Shu, and took the opportunity to look at Jiang Shu openly.
Unlike when she first arrived at the Lu Mansion in the afternoon, Jiang Shu was now dressed up, and her face was gorgeous and bright after a little makeup, and she was dignified and noble.
Even though they were women, they were also amazed and could not help but look at her a few more times, and then they were embarrassed. If
she was just beautiful, it would be fine, but Jiang Shu was also full of righteousness and ability.
Divorce and do business, plead for the people, generosity and righteousness... no matter which one is taken out alone, it is enough to shock and convince people.
"To be able to drink this fruit wine, it is thanks to Princess Jing." Lu Mingxian said respectfully with a smile.
The others also echoed after hearing this.
Jiang Shu's experience and heroic deeds have become a legend praised by everyone.
Jiang Shu responded with a smile, calm and at ease.
When putting down the wine glass and starting to eat, Jiang Shu saw the fish in front of him and frowned subconsciously.
Shen Qingrong was surprised and regretful: "Oh, I forgot sister-in-law... The princess doesn't like to eat fish. But this is sea fish, the taste is different from river fish and lake fish, maybe the princess likes it."
Because of Shen Qingrong's words, the atmosphere in the banquet hall was instantly frozen.
It's not a big deal that Jiang Shu doesn't like fish, but it's a big deal that Shen Qingrong made a slip of the tongue.
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Madam Lu scolded hurriedly.
Shen Qingrong was panicked, and she looked guilty for accidentally saying something wrong. She apologized, "Princess, please don't blame me. I just made a slip of the tongue." Slip of
the tongue?
Jiang Shu didn't even need to think about it, and knew what Shen Qingrong was up to. It was just to use the slip
of the tongue to remind everyone of her past identity and embarrass her. Glancing at the panic-stricken Shen Qingrong with his almond eyes, Jiang Shu said calmly, "It doesn't matter, as long as Madam Lu can take responsibility."
Take responsibility? Take responsibility for what? She had already said 'Princess, please don't blame me', so Jiang Shu still dared to care? Wasn't he afraid of being known as narrow-minded?
Mrs. Lu and others were also shocked by Jiang Shu's words.
To put it mildly, this matter was indeed a slip of the tongue and not worth mentioning, but to put it in a big way, it was disrespectful to the princess.
Jiang Shu was the Princess Jing who was included in the royal family's jade book. To be disrespectful to her was to despise the emperor's power!
Others did not know the grudge between Jiang Shu and Shen Qingrong, but the Lu family knew it very well, and they immediately understood why Jiang Shu was like this.
At the same time, they also knew in their hearts that Shen Qingrong did not slip of the tongue, but was deliberately embarrassing Jiang Shu.
"Why don't you apologize to the princess quickly." Mrs. Lu turned her head and glared at Shen Qingrong, then stood up and apologized.
In front of everyone, Shen Qingrong's face turned red and white, and she was extremely humiliated.
But Madam Lu said so much, Jiang Shu had no intention of forgiving her, and no one pleaded for her... Shen Qingrong had no way out, so she could only grit her
teeth and plead guilty. "Please forgive me, Princess." Shen Qingrong knelt on the ground, lowered her head and tightly tied her hands. She felt that the mocking eyes of the crowd were like thorns, piercing her back.
She hated Jiang Shu even more.
Status is depressing. In the past, she looked down on Jiang Shu's family background as a merchant's daughter, and always acted arrogantly without any respect. Now that Jiang Shu was the Princess of Jing, Shen Qingrong could only kneel down and bow her head no matter how unwilling she was. The former sister
-in-law, one was sitting, the other was kneeling. Everyone in the hall looked at Jiang Shu cautiously, and dared not speak loudly.
No one spoke up for Shen Qingrong, firstly because they were not on good terms with her, and secondly because they were afraid that she would be implicated.
When they first met Jiang Shu, everyone was unsure of her temper and did not dare to speak out.
The atmosphere in the hall was silent and depressing, and Mrs. Lu's nervous palms were slightly sweaty.
Lu Mingxian and Su Rou carefully observed Jiang Shu's expression, not knowing what to do.
Today's banquet was said to be a welcoming banquet, but in fact it was also the Lu family's ennoblement banquet.
All the officials and their wives of high-ranking officials in He'an City were here. It should have been a glorious moment to be envied and congratulated, but it was humiliated at this time. Mrs. Lu was so angry that she gritted her teeth and regretted not locking up Shen Qingrong, the troublemaker.
Mrs. Lu hardened her heart and was about to ask Jiang Shu to punish Shen Qingrong when Jiang Shu spoke.
"Misfortunes come from the mouth, Madam Lu, please be careful with your words and actions, and don't damage the reputation of the Lu family."
Jiang Shu's words were to warn Madam Lu that if Shen Qingrong made a mistake, the Lu family would also be guilty.
"Yes, remember the princess's admonition." Madam Lu and Shen Qingrong agreed.
Jiang Shu said neither lightly nor seriously, "Get up."
She didn't want to argue with Shen Qingrong about this slip of the tongue, but wanted to use this to warn the Lu family.
Even if they were far away from Shangjing, the Lu family was still a minister of Dazhao. The royal family could give the Lu family the highest honor, but they could also punish the Lu family.
Whether it was an honor or a fault, it all depended on the emperor's thoughts.
Sitting back at the table, Shen Qingrong felt humiliated and couldn't help shaking slightly with resentment.
"The food is getting cold, let's eat." Jiang Shu spoke slowly and let the matter go.
Madam Lu breathed a sigh of relief, forced a smile and invited everyone to eat.
Su Rou whispered to the maid to remove the fish in front of Jiang Shu.
"No matter how different the sea fish is, it is still fish after all. If the princess doesn't like it, tell the kitchen not to make it anymore."
"Yes." The maid responded and left with the fish.
Jiang Shu glanced at Su Rou, her eyes flashing.
Su Rou's move was both a gesture of goodwill to her and a subtle satire on Shen Qingrong. Even
if one is of noble birth, if one's character is not good enough, one should not be presentable and should not come out to embarrass oneself.
Shen Qingrong glared at Su Rou angrily, but did not dare to lose face.
After this incident, the originally warm banquet became subdued, and everyone ate in silence, not daring to speak casually.
After the banquet, Mrs. Lu asked Su Rou to take Jiang Shu back to the guest house.
Jiang Shu admired Su Rou a little because of what happened at the banquet. He also understood that Su Rou and Shen Qingrong were not getting along, so he took the initiative to chat with her.
During the conversation, Jiang Shu was surprised to learn that Su Rou was the daughter of the president of the He'an City Chamber of Commerce.
"If the young lady hadn't told me, I would have thought she was from that family."
Su Rou said modestly, "Your Highness
, I'm flattering." After a pause, Su Rou added, "I have always regarded your Highness as a role model. After meeting you today, I have even more respect for you."
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. In addition, because of their similar backgrounds, Su Rou wanted to make friends with Jiang Shu.
Jiang Shu did not refuse, because she needed Su Rou's help.
"No wonder I thought the young lady and I were so compatible. That's why."
Does this mean he is willing to make friends with her?
Su Rou's heart moved, and she said softly: "Princess, you have been tired all the way. Have a good rest tonight. If you are bored tomorrow, you can ask the maid to call me to relieve your boredom."
"Then I am afraid I will bother the young lady these days." Jiang Shu smiled and replied.
Su Rou said: "It is my honor to talk to the princess."
As the two talked, they arrived at the guest house soon.
"Princess, have a rest early. If you have anything, just ask the maid to find me." Su Rou was measured in advance and retreat, and bowed and left.
Jiang Shu looked at Su Rou's back disappearing into the night, and felt that God was helping them.
For merchants, the influence of the president of the Chamber of Commerce is greater than that of officials.
This trip to Pingyang is really the right one.
The night breeze was slightly cool, and Lu Mingxian helped Madam Lu send off all the officials and their wives and returned to the banquet hall.
"Pa!" Mrs. Lu raised her hand and slapped Shen Qingrong without saying anything.
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