[Host, host, what did you do?]
What are the effects of this talisman? Please explain.
Xu Nian was in a better mood and said while enjoying the food, "This little gadget can probably make this Third Prince unlucky for two or three days."
This kind of bad luck cannot be dispelled by esoteric magic. Unless Jiang Yuanlang is willing to calm down and do nothing for three days.
Alternatively, you could do some good deeds like helping elderly women cross the street, otherwise the bad luck might still linger after three days.
However, it won't last long; it will return to normal in five days at most.
Aside from the two children, probably no one on the Crown Prince's side could eat. The Third Prince's words were blatantly implying that Jiang Yuanling, as the Crown Prince, was shameful for having to fawn over a lowly county princess!
Everyone present understood, and even Jiang Yuanling's smile faded considerably.
Xu Nian chuckled silently, wiping the oil off his hands: "It is my honor that His Highness the Crown Prince has graced my humble abode. I just don't know why the Third Prince has come. I don't recall having the steward present him with an invitation."
Jiang Yuanlang's face immediately darkened, and he stared at Xu Nian with a cold glint in his eyes.
It was her good fortune that the Crown Prince came; wouldn't she be even more eager to curry favor with him since she had come uninvited?
What a fine Xu Nian! Jiang Yuanlang felt that, given his status, no one had ever dared to slap him like this before! Xu Nian, you just wait!
“What are you saying, Princess?” Liu Qingmei put down her chopsticks and raised her head high. “The Third Prince is of noble status. Isn’t it a blessing for you that he’s here? Besides, it’s not our place to interrupt when men are talking. You should really learn some manners, Princess. My tutor, who taught me since I was a child, is from the palace. If you need her, please don’t hesitate to ask.”
As she spoke, her eyes kept glancing at Gu Zhan.
The words were all meant to belittle Xu Nian's ascension to immortality, yet she was still considered beneath her dignity.
Xu Nian glanced at her indifferently and stopped Su Wanting from refuting her words, "Miss Liu is joking. I have never heard of a rule in our dynasty that women cannot speak when men are talking. I suppose Miss Liu has not been paying attention in class with the instructors. Our country has always been open-minded, and there are many women who have entered the court as officials."
She paused, glanced at Liu Qingmei's changed color, and continued, "If women cannot speak when men are speaking, then are those female tutors and female ministers just mute vases in court, merely for decoration?"
“I have heard that Minister Liu and Minister of Rites Fang Xiyun have a very close personal relationship. Miss Liu’s words are truly disheartening to Minister Liu,” Gu Zhan continued, picking up where Xu Nian left off. At that moment, Liu Qingmei’s face was already extremely pale.
Upon hearing her beloved say such a thing, her face turned deathly pale.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she looked like she was about to burst into tears. But inside, she wanted nothing more than to tear Xu Nian to pieces and pierce her heart with a thousand arrows!
It's all because of this woman! For her sake, Gu Zhan actually disregarded all gentlemanly etiquette and embarrassed himself like this in front of everyone!
idiot!
Jiang Yuanlang sneered. His father actually wanted to give him the soul of such a person to be his prince's consort? He must be blind!
Seeing that the banquet was about to fall apart, the Prime Minister nudged Su Mu, who, under his father's glare, had no choice but to bite the bullet and smooth things over, "Everyone, please eat. The county princess is straightforward and speaks her mind. Please don't take offense, Miss Liu."
"Speaking of which, I must thank the Princess of Fu'an." The Crown Prince said slowly upon seeing this. "I had heard from Wan Ting that if it weren't for the Princess of Fu'an's righteous rescue, she and Brother Su would probably have already perished from the poison. Such chivalry and courage are truly a model for us all."
"Your Highness is too kind."
A housewarming party turned out to be a thrilling and perilous experience.
After finally getting through the ordeal, the village chief and the villagers handed over the gifts that everyone had pooled their money to buy, and then hurriedly took their leave despite Xu Nian's attempts to persuade them to stay.
Gu Zhan acted like a host, helping Xu Nian see the guests off.
The Crown Prince's eyes darted between the two men for a long time before he suddenly grabbed Gu Zhan's arm as he was about to leave. "General Gu, do you have anything to do this afternoon?"
"Your Highness, I have no important business this afternoon." Although he didn't know what the Crown Prince wanted to say to him, judging from today's situation, Gu Zhan knew that he wouldn't be able to escape Xu Nian.
Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Jiang Yuanling immediately pulled him out of the county princess's mansion, saying, "In that case, I'll stop by the general's mansion for some tea. General, please."
Jiang Yuanlang's expression changed slightly, and seeing this, he wanted to follow as well. Xu Nian immediately stepped forward, "Third Prince, do you still remember all the good deeds you did a month ago?"
"What does the Princess of Fu'an mean by this? I, the prince, have done so many good deeds, how could I possibly remember them all?"
I have never seen such a shameless person.
[They're such good actors. Are all members of the royal family this good at acting?]
Xu Nian watched as Jiang Yuanling and Gu Zhan entered the General's Mansion before turning to the side and saying with a forced smile, "Is that so? Then I wish the Third Prince long-lasting blessings and good fortune."
Once everyone had left, Xu Nian finally relaxed her shoulders, which had been strained, and leaned on Su Wanting's shoulder, complaining bitterly, "So tired. It would have been better if I hadn't been a county princess. Dealing with all these people is just too exhausting."
Su Wanting chuckled, glancing occasionally toward the General's Mansion. "You're already tired? I'll take you to more banquets for ladies and young women in the future, and you'll see how tiring it is. There's more to come."
Speak of the devil, and he appears; she had barely mentioned "madam" or "miss" when a large group of people arrived.
"This servant is from the Xu family, and I have been sent by my mistress to deliver a congratulatory gift to you, the county princess."
"This servant is the personal maid of the First Madam of the Marquis of Zhongqin's mansion. I am here on my mistress's orders to congratulate the county princess."
"This servant is..."
The maids and servants stood in a row in front of the Fu'an County Princess's mansion, and the sight of them announcing their family names one by one was quite a spectacle.
Xu Nian had never seen such a scene before. She looked to Su Wanting for help, as she really didn't understand any of the ancient etiquette and rules.
Su Wanting didn't stand on ceremony. With a glance, the servants and maids behind her stepped forward to take the brocade boxes from their hands. "I'm sorry to have troubled you all to make this trip. Here's some silver as a token of my appreciation for your tea. Please convey my thanks to my mistress and young lady. I will definitely pay you a visit another day."
The servants stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and left after giving their full consent.
Xu Nian thought the matter was over, but Su Wanting grabbed her hand and said, "Liu Qingmei was right about something today. In two days you will be going to the palace to express your gratitude, so you must learn all these rules. Tomorrow, no, today you will come home with me and let the nanny by my mother's side teach you properly."
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