Shui Ling and Shui Yun have practiced martial arts since childhood and are not afraid of the cold, so they do not want to wear cloaks.
But Granny He still urged them to wear a short scarf made of snow rabbit fur to keep out the wind from getting into their necklines.
Shui Ling wore a purple jacket and skirt and carried a purple jade hand warmer with two Qilin protecting a Lingzhi mushroom.
Shuiyun was dressed in bamboo green and was carrying an apricot-colored handbag embroidered with cats and butterflies.
Lord Hou, Mr. Wen, Li Lao Er, and Li Lao Si were all dressed and standing in the courtyard chatting, waiting for good news.
The Marquis was still wearing a dark bearskin cloak and a golden crown that bound his hair, exuding an air of nobility.
Mr. Wen wore a navy blue brocade cloak with a down lining, which was both warm and lightweight.
Li Lao Er was wearing a dark blue cloak with silver patterns, and his hair was tied up with a jade hairpin, making him look very composed.
Li Laosi was impatient with wearing a cloak, so he changed into a long robe with dark patterns of pine trees and rocks, paired with light down pants and a vest, so he wasn't afraid of the cold.
Moreover, he wore a palm-width black belt embroidered with gold thread around his waist, which made him appear even more broad-shouldered, with a slender waist, long legs, and imposing stature.
Several maids and servants were helping in the kitchen, occasionally peeking into the courtyard, their expressions filled with excitement...
The courtyard was small, but it was home to a marquis, an earl, an imperial censor, and a general.
If others saw this, they would be green with envy!
At that moment, the gate to the backyard was pushed open.
Jiayin brought Shuiling and Shuiyun out.
Unlike her usual lively self, she exuded an air of nobility and elegance, leaving everyone stunned.
The young maid in the kitchen clutched her chest...
I miscalculated earlier; there should be one more princess!
In such a vast world, with so many powerful and wealthy families in Xindu, who can compare to their master's family?
The little maid was so proud and excited that she almost flew the bowls and plates in her hands while washing them!
In the courtyard, everyone smiled as they looked at Jiayin.
Mr. Wen praised, "It seems like only yesterday that the princess sat obediently on the threshold eating her snacks. In the blink of an eye, she has grown into a young lady."
"Yes, my Fu Niu'er has really grown taller these past two years!" Li Lao Er said with satisfaction, pulling his cloak tighter for his niece.
The Marquis did not speak, but gently squeezed the thickness of the cloak and nodded in satisfaction.
Li Laosi was worried that his daughter would be bullied in the palace. Although he came to the banquet with her, he was still uneasy.
After all, none of the women in the family are on good terms with the Li family and can be entrusted with taking care of Jiayin.
Lady Liu's official rank was insufficient, and Lady Jia the Second and Lady Xing didn't even have official ranks.
Dean Gu's status is certainly high enough, but she is a widow and never shows her face on such occasions.
Having no other choice, he could only tell his daughter, "Fu Niu'er, if anyone bullies you, just shout it out, and Daddy will come to protect you right away!"
"Okay, Dad." Jiayin stepped forward and hugged her father's arm, unable to suppress a smile.
The father's expression was like that of fathers in my past life who knew their daughters were going on their first blind date—nervous and helpless...
The carriage was ready, and everyone chatted and laughed as they set off. Mr. Wen rode in the same carriage with Li Lao Er and Li Lao Si.
Lord Hou brought Jiayin, Shuiling, and Shuiyun in one carriage.
Charcoal braziers were burning under the carriage, and crimson brocade cushions were laid on the seats, indicating thorough preparation.
Jiayin untied her cloak, peeled an orange and ate it, showing no signs of nervousness whatsoever.
The Marquis was pleased and happy to see this, but still gave a few more words of advice.
"There are many people around today, so try not to talk if you can. Even if someone wants to cause you trouble, they won't do it now."
“If you encounter a situation that you can’t handle, just leave it there. When you get home, we’ll figure out a way to deal with it.”
"Also, you can pick up the food at the palace banquet and pretend to eat it, but you must not actually eat it. Be careful someone might tamper with it..."
Jiayin nodded repeatedly and replied, "Godfather, don't worry. I've studied with Grandpa Zhang for so many years, how could I not know how to be on guard?"
After saying that, she asked curiously, "Godfather, do you and my second uncle have any means of prevention?"
The Marquis nodded and extended his left hand, on which he wore an antique silver ring.
A goshawk is carved on the face of the ring, its wings slightly outstretched.
With a gentle squeeze, a silver needle will pop out from the bottom of the ring.
You wouldn't notice it unless you looked closely, but if you ran a silver needle across food or drinks, you could easily tell if it was safe by observing how it changed color.
Jiayin guessed that the ring came from Zhengjiazhuang, which made her feel even more at ease.
Zhengjiazhuang has provided a lot of help in the past two years.
From the whipping cream utensil she used in the clouds to the crossbow for self-defense, and even the pulley-driven watering system she wanted to install in the greenhouse, everything she desired came true.
It's no exaggeration to say that there's nothing Zhengjiazhuang can't do, only things she hasn't thought of!
Sometimes, she even wished that Zhengjiazhuang would start thinking about guns and cannons.
With firearms, the Northern Expeditionary Army is guaranteed to wipe out the barbarians without leaving a single one, and suffer far fewer casualties.
But transforming the world directly from the era of cold weapons to the era of R-weapons is no small matter.
At least she's just a young woman, and she can't figure it out yet.
Is this change more beneficial or more detrimental to the world?
Moreover, even if she wanted to change, she lacked an opportunity...
Lost in thought the whole way, by the time Jiayin came to her senses, the carriage had already arrived at the palace gate.
The group disembarked from the carriage, waited for inspection, and then entered the gate.
Needless to say, it wasn't just the maids in the Li family courtyard who were amazed by this powerful lineup.
The other court officials and noblewomen couldn't help but glance at them a few more times.
Jiayin was also curious, so she held a hand warmer and looked around to see what was going on.
She didn't feel cold at all, but the Marquis couldn't bear to part with her.
After exchanging greetings with Li Lao Er and the others, the Marquis took out the gold token and escorted Jia Yin into the palace ahead of schedule.
A powerful and influential person with sharp eyes saw this scene and was extremely surprised and helpless.
That's a gold medal!
A golden token that can summon the city gates at night in Xindu and mobilize three thousand troops in other places!
Now that the Marquis has revealed this, it's only because he's worried his daughter will get too cold standing there for too long.
This is simply...
Could it be that the Marquis, with his many military achievements, has become so arrogant that he has lost his mind?
Of course, some women also noticed this.
They didn't care about anything else; they were just incredibly envious and jealous.
Why is it that such a noble, handsome, and powerful man as the Marquis of Xinting is not married?!
Not only did they not get married, but they also treated a country girl like a princess, spoiling and protecting her like this!
What makes this country bumpkin so special?
Inside a carriage, two richly dressed young girls huddled together, both with expressions of displeasure.
"Does this Princess Kangle possess some kind of sorcery? How did she manage to fool the Marquis so easily?!" The little girl in the scarlet cloak spoke first.
Another companion, wearing a lake-blue cloak, chimed in irritably, "Who knows? I'm angry too."
"That is our Tianwu's guardian deity, how can we let her humiliate us like this?"
"In order to enter the palace sooner and show that she is superior to others, she actually had the Marquis use a gold token to clear the way!"
"I heard that the Marquis wants to get married and marry the Marquis's wife, but this Princess Kangle is making trouble and preventing him from doing so."
"She is the Marquis's adopted daughter. If the Marquis doesn't marry and leave no bloodline, the Marquis's mansion will definitely fall into her hands in the future. She is so vicious!"
The little girl in the scarlet cloak slammed her handheld receiver down and whispered, "My cousin cried for days after seeing the Marquis's triumphant return..."
"Your cousin..." The girl in the lake-blue cloak was surprised and wanted to ask more, but the girl in the scarlet cloak covered her mouth.
"I can't tell! I'm afraid it will ruin my cousin's reputation, and my mother will probably beat me to death." The girl in the scarlet cloak regretted it a little.
The girl in the lake-blue cloak quickly assured her, "Don't worry, we've been friends since we were little, how could this be spread?"
"Besides, your cousin isn't the only one with these thoughts..."
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