All the emperors of Cangyu Kingdom liked to act as matchmakers and arrange marriages, which has almost become a tradition.
Previously, the Princess's Mansion provided an opportunity for young talents, young ladies from wealthy families, and royal children in Kyoto to meet each other first.
During this period, if there are signs of attraction between the two, they can report this to their father and brothers at home, and ask their father and brothers who are officials in the court to ask the emperor to grant the marriage.
Being granted marriage by the emperor is naturally the greatest honor and blessing.
There were also cases where people asked the emperor for help because they were attracted to each other, or the emperor would arrange a match after considering various considerations.
The emperor would select a day and hold a special palace banquet to confer the marriage.
The time of the wedding banquet is not fixed every year, depending entirely on the emperor's pleasure.
But this time, it is the first time that it is held in late spring or early summer.
Everyone was secretly grumbling in their hearts, fearing that it was influenced by the incident between the Tenth Princess and Su Jingxing.
Because the Princess's Mansion holds several banquets every year to give men and women the opportunity to get together, and it also serves as a prelude to the Emperor's wedding banquet.
But the emperor had never held a wedding banquet right after he had established the Princess's Mansion.
In any case, because of this event, the entire streets of Kyoto were filled with joy, no less than during the New Year or other festivals.
Even those who are worried and afraid of being married to someone they don't like would not dare to jump out and sing the opposite tune now.
In short, regardless of whether people were looking forward to it or not, as the time of the palace wedding banquet was announced, the whole of Kyoto became lively.
It is also a coincidence that the time of this year's wedding banquet is close to Prime Minister Wang's birthday.
However, even though Prime Minister Wang has an extraordinary status, he cannot compare to him.
What's more, it was announced in the Prime Minister's Mansion early in the morning that there would be no birthday party.
Although it was not held, those who wanted to establish a relationship with the Prime Minister still began to look for various rare copies of ancient books, thinking of giving them to the Prime Minister as a birthday gift.
Because this is the Prime Minister’s favorite.
As a result, the door of Yidu Bookstore, which had the most rare ancient books, was almost broken by the crowds. There were countless people who wanted to see its boss, Mr. Chu Qing.
Unfortunately, no one saw Chu Qing at all.
Among the various people coming and going, a carriage from the Prime Minister's Mansion was particularly eye-catching.
Wang Xiaojin, who was supposed to continue to be kept in solitary confinement, was brought out at this moment after Wang Sisi, who had ulterior motives, pleaded and made promises in front of the Prime Minister and his wife.
In the carriage, Wang Sisi glanced at Wang Xiaojin who had her head down.
If it weren't for those useless guys under her command who lost this idiot's sworn sister, there would be no news outside about the true truth of the incident between the Tenth Princess and Su Jingxing.
She would never resort to such a desperate strategy as to find a way to bring out that idiot Wang Xiaojin.
Now that I can’t find that Ah Jiu, I can only start with that idiot Wang Xiaojin.
Although she came here today to ask for a rare copy of an ancient book, she had a more important purpose, which was to find a special occasion, such as a private room in a restaurant, to try to trick Wang Xiaojin into telling the truth about what happened between the Tenth Princess and Su Jingxing that day!
Then let the truth be heard by others "accidentally" and spread...
Then I can spread the news and lead it to the missing Ah Jiu without anyone noticing...
Thinking of this, Wang Sisi curled the corners of her lips and said to Wang Xiaojin, who was riding in the same carriage, in a forced and gentle voice, "Dad promised me to take you out for some fresh air. It means he is not that mad at you anymore. Now that we are out, why are you still looking so bitter?"
"Eldest sister, I..."
"Okay, I know you're unhappy. Let's go, let's ask Dad for some ancient books first. Then I'll take you around, and you'll naturally feel better."
After he finished speaking, he took the initiative to lead Wang Xiaojin's carriage.
Wang Xiaojin was a little flattered.
Before she knew it, Wang Sisi had already led her out of the carriage.
Someone around recognized Wang Sisi.
Just like when Wang Sisi took Wang Xiaojin to visit jewelry stores before, they were still the focus of people around them.
"Isn't this the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family?"
"The one Miss Wang is holding hands with must be the second young lady of the Prime Minister's Mansion. As the rumors say, Miss Wang dotes on this younger sister very much."
Wang Sisi looked straight ahead and smiled slightly.
Wang Xiaojin lowered her head slightly and let her lead her.
But in my heart, I wonder what Ah Jiu is doing now. Ah Jiu should be in Jinzhao Building.
Unfortunately, my elder sister would never take me to Jinzhaolou. Wang Xiaojin sighed in her heart.
Wang Sisi took Wang Xiaojin into the Yidu Bookstore and did not cut in line.
However, even though she was the daughter of the prime minister, when the shopkeeper told her her intention, the shopkeeper gave the same reply: the boss was in poor health and had no intention of seeing any outside guests, and he was really sorry.
Although Wang Sisi also wanted to obtain one or two rare ancient books to please Prime Minister Wang, this was just icing on the cake for her.
Even if she doesn't give any birthday gift or just gives a random gift, Dad still loves her the same!
She pleaded for a while in filial piety mode for the sake of appearance, and after doing it in front of others, she wanted to take Wang Xiaojin away.
"Let's go, Xiao Jin," Wang Sisi sighed in a pretentious manner, "Although I really want to obtain a rare ancient book, my father also said that you can't force others to do anything, and you can't take away someone's love. Well, let's go."
Wang Xiaojin thought of what Jiuer had said, but did not leave immediately.
She wants to try again...
If Dad could change a little and like her a little, Aunt's life would be much better in the future.
"Eldest sister, how about we go in and beg the shopkeeper? Ask him to ask their boss again and see..."
Wang Sisi's expression remained unchanged, but she sneered in her heart. What a good Wang Xiaojin, should I call her stupid or ridiculous.
Do you actually want to obtain ancient books to please your father?
Or is she taking advantage of the situation to climb up the ladder just because she is treated nicer in front of outsiders, and really thinks she is the favored sister?
"Xiao Jin, you've seen and heard it. The owner of this bookstore doesn't want to see any outsiders. We..."
Wang Xiaojin interrupted her and didn't want to act too hypocritically with her.
She said seriously, "Sister, I still want to give it a try. Since he runs a bookstore, the rare ancient books he owns can be transferred, and that's business. Since it's business, no matter how precious or extraordinary something is, there is a price tag for it to be exchanged. If the owner wants money, I really can't do it. But there are so many people who have taken mountains of gold and silver, but the owner of this bookstore still won't see them. I think, maybe the owner wants something else, what if I have it or I can do it..."
"Miss Wang Er's words suddenly enlightened me!!"
A young butler-like man beside him interrupted and said, "It is impossible for a boss to be short of money if he can own so many fragments of ancient books! Oh, why didn't I think of that! Thank you Miss Wang Er for your suggestion!"
Wang Xiaojin was stunned, and replied somewhat uncomfortably, "I, don't dare, I don't deserve it."
"Miss Wang Er, there is no need to be modest. It is our previous thinking that was limited!"
Several people around her agreed with this and Wang Xiaojin's face turned red uncontrollably.
Wang Sisi, who has always been the protagonist and the center of attention, was unexpectedly slapped in the face. Although she still had a smile on her face, she almost bit her teeth to pieces secretly.
What a great Wang Xiaojin!
Is this a way to seize the opportunity to stand out and seek a sense of presence in front of outsiders?
She took a deep breath secretly, "Yes, why didn't I think of it. Xiao Jin, you are really smart. Let's try it again!"
The two men went back to ask the shopkeeper, but unfortunately they got the same answer.
The same goes for everyone else.
Wang Xiaojin pursed her lips and said nothing, while Wang Sisi sneered in her heart.
Other people around were also confused.
Of course, there are also many who continue to work hard.
Wang Xiaojin followed Wang Sisi out of the bookstore. Wang Sisi calmly pulled Wang Xiaojin aside and said in a low voice, "Be more sensible! You should..."
"Hey, isn't this Sister Sisi?"
Suddenly, a delicate female voice sounded. Wang Sisi, who was scolding Wang Xiaojin, looked out and saw several girls dressed in gold and silver and looking at them not far away.
Wang Sisi's expression changed and she said with a smile, "It turns out to be the Zhang family's sisters. What a coincidence."
The leader of the girls covered her mouth and laughed, "What a coincidence, Sister Sisi, you guys are here to look for ancient books, right? So are we sisters. Our father also likes to collect ancient books, so we sisters came here to try our luck."
She looked Wang Sisi up and down and said, "Oh, Sister Sisi, you didn't get what you asked for? No wonder you looked unhappy from a distance just now."
Wang Sisi was almost angry to death.
She retorted, "It's not that easy to get ancient books in a bookstore. Not to mention a little girl like me, many dignitaries and scholars came here in person, but they all got nothing. My sister is so happy, I think she is very confident. Or is it..."
She smiled wryly and leaned close to Miss Zhang's ear, "It is rumored that my sister will be appointed as a concubine to the Third Prince. My sister is so happy that her face is so red? Tsk tsk, I don't have such good fortune as you, sister. Although I am a concubine, I am the concubine of the prince, hehe..."
"you!"
Miss Zhang was so angry that she wanted to swallow Wang Sisi in front of her.
Wang Sisi had a smile on her face, but in fact she looked down on Miss Zhang in front of her.
Miss Zhang glared at her fiercely, then turned around and led her sisters into the YiDu Bookstore.
Coincidentally, soon Miss Zhang came out holding an ancient book like a treasure.
At this time, Wang Sisi and Wang Xiaojin had not yet gotten on the carriage.
"Oh my, I'm so lucky. My filial piety must have touched the heavens and the owner of Yidu Bookstore, so I was able to obtain this rare handwritten note left by a great scholar from the previous dynasty."
She deliberately walked around in front of Wang Sisi, and Wang Sisi was so angry that her liver ached.
This vulgar little bitch actually asked for an ancient book!
She tried to keep a smile on her face, but the fingernails of the finger holding Wang Xiaojin's wrist were pinching the skin tightly in her sleeve.
Wang Xiaojin's arms trembled in pain and she almost couldn't help screaming.
Subconsciously, I bit my lips tightly to prevent myself from making any sound.
Jiuer, who was strolling with Yue'er across the street, noticed at a glance that something was not right with Wang Sisi and Wang Xiaojin. She frowned slightly and immediately pulled Yue'er over.
Miss Zhang was pretending to say, "Sister Sisi, why is your sister silent and not happy?"
He turned to Wang Xiaojin again and glanced her up and down, obviously not taking Wang Xiaojin seriously.
"Sister Wang, how about you just call me Sister Zhang and I'll go in and help you get the ancient books? Hahahaha~"
These words were a great humiliation to Wang Sisi.
So Wang Xiaojin's wrist was in trouble again under the sleeve.
Suddenly, "Xiao Jin, how old are you? You still want your sister to hold your hand on the street. Isn't that shameful~"
Unexpectedly, Jiuer came over with a smile, and seemingly accidentally poked a certain acupuncture point on Wang Sisi's waist through her clothes with her finger, causing half of Wang Sisi's body to feel numb.
The arm that was secretly pinching Wang Xiaojin loosened uncontrollably.
Jiuer rescued Wang Xiaojin's poor little hand.
Wang Sisi and several young ladies from the Zhang family had not yet reacted. When Wang Xiaojin heard the familiar voice, she almost cried.
Ajiu!
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