Chapter 75

Jiashan only had a preliminary understanding of Feng Wanhua's personality in his previous life, and that was after Feng Wanhua became a wife.

In my impression, although Feng Wanhua is not the most outstanding among the female relatives, she also has the demeanor of a girl from an aristocratic family. She is a reserved person and doesn't like to be in the spotlight. It's rare for her to stand out like this time.

Moreover, Jiashan didn't know if she was too sensitive, but she always felt that there was something a little strange in the expression of Feng Wanhua's eyes and eyebrows when she talked to Princess Qin.

Even though her words sounded soft, her eyes did not show any respect, but instead revealed a hint of coldness and alienation.

Logically speaking, Feng Wanhua had been living with her father in the Huguang area, and should have had no contact with the Princess of Qin. Based on Jiashan's experience in his previous life, Feng Wanhua was not a person who liked to make enemies. At least, she had been polite to him in the past.

Why would she be so strange to the "virtuous and famous" Princess Qin?

Jiashan Phoenix's eyes are slightly curved.

Just at this time, Mrs. Pei arrived, and Jiashan had no choice but to follow the tea leaves and swallow his confusion quietly.

She stood up and called, "Aunt."

Many distinguished guests had come before, but Jiashan had no intention of standing up to greet them, which gave Mrs. Pei enough face. In addition, the Pei family also had its own foundation and connections in the capital, so all the female relatives also gave face and responded with a smile.

Princess Qin smiled and said, "But you are late. When the banquet starts, I will punish your aunt for her mistakes."

Mrs. Pei sat down next to Jiashan. Although she looked a little tired, her brows could not hide her joy. She smiled and said, "There is a happy event coming up in the mansion, and I can't get away for the time being. However, since I am late, I will admit my mistake."

"Later, I will toast the princess with a few glasses." Mrs. Pei was a straightforward person, and she said in a gentle voice.

It was no secret that Pei Yuantang was about to get married. After the man and woman exchanged the engagement letter, the marriage was settled. Almost everyone who came today knew about it.

Pei Yuantang was selected as the runner-up in the imperial examination last year, and is a good candidate in the eyes of the emperor. However, Pei Yuantang's marriage has always been a "big worry" for the Pei family, and it has not been settled yet.

Seeing that Madam Pei had mentioned it herself, Madam Jingkanghou, who was on good terms with the Pei family, smiled and said, "When good things happen, people feel refreshed. No wonder you kept saying you were busy when I invited you to go to the south of the city to worship Buddha. It turns out you really were busy."

Mrs. Pei smiled, her face beaming with joy.

She turned to look at Jiashan, and seeing that Jiashan's face was pale, she asked in a low voice: "Are you feeling uncomfortable somewhere?"

Jiashan held the teacup and whispered, "It's just a small day, nothing serious."

Jiashan and Zhan Yue had just gotten married, so the chances of getting the job right in one go were a little low. Mrs. Pei did not show any disappointment, but smiled and said, "At this time, we need to make up for it even more."

"However," Madam Pei looked Jiashan up and down, and said with a low laugh, "I think you have grown better after getting married than when you were in the palace."

This is a disguised way of saying that Jiashan has become fat.

Jiashan heard this and said in a coquettish and angry tone: "In the past, my aunt always said that I was thinner than a yellow flower and needed to be nourished. Now that I have been nourished, you are making fun of me again."

Jiashan's cheeks were white, and she sighed half-seriously, "I really don't know what to do."

Madam Pei gently held her hand and said to the others with a smile: "You can't afford to be cheated with such a big mouth."

"I am really happy for you because I see that you and your husband are newly married and living a very good life." Mrs. Pei had a slight smile on her face, looking like two elders in harmony.

Jiashan then grabbed a few plums for Mrs. Pei, meaning to return the favor, which made Mrs. Pei laugh.

The mother and daughter were getting close, and soon someone heard the noise and came over to join in the fun.

The wife of the Yongning Marquis said, "I also saw the princess from afar when she married her husband. Seeing her today, the princess seems to have become more plump."

"But she still looks slim," the wife of the Yongning Marquis said kindly, "I still envy her."

These words did not sound like flattery, but they made people feel comfortable. Jiashan smiled and said, "It's just that I was greedy at night and ate more than when I was in the palace."

She paused, then raised her eyes and added, "Of course, it is also related to the care of the Prince Consort."

Jiashan's tone was appropriate, and although his words hinted at his affection for Zhan Yue, he did not deliberately show off. This was exactly what made people more jealous.

The ladies who were sitting close to them all looked at each other, and some of the brave ones laughed and said, "The princess and her husband are a perfect match. I'm afraid they will be pregnant soon."

"When the good news gets out, let's join in the fun and each of us will get a good item."

This was meant to be a flattering remark, but Jiashan's expression dimmed when he thought about his period which had come on time this morning and the fact that he had not been able to conceive in the past eight years.

Feng Wanhua was serving Mrs. Feng, sitting not far from Jiashan. Hearing the laughter coming from them, a faint smile appeared on Feng Wanhua's lips.

She lowered her head, silently picked up a lychee from the table and ate it.

Today's main purpose was to appreciate the flowers. After all the guests had arrived, the Princess of Qin hosted the party and led everyone to the garden at the back.

A banquet had been set up deep in the Pear Garden, and the women were walking around, stopping and talking in groups of three or five. Because of what had just happened, the wife of the prince of Yongning took the initiative to gather with Jiashan, and there were also several wives of the Nanping Earl.

Yongning Marquis's son, Lü Sixian, was the sixth child in the clan. People who knew him well usually called him Lü Liu. Lü Liu and Zhan Yue joined the Jinwu Guard in the same year. They were about the same age and had always had a good relationship.

Lu Sixian has now reached the position of commander-in-chief, and he and Zhan Yue are both young and ambitious. When Zhan Yue married Jiashan, Lu Sixian even came to be the wedding father to give Zhan Yue face.

The wife of the prince of Yongning had just shown her intention to show good will, and Jiashan knew it very well, so he treated her kindly. Moreover, the wife of the prince of Yongning was kind, and Lu Sixian would have a bright future.

Through marriages over the years, the wealthy and aristocratic families have close relationships with each other, and almost all of them are related by marriage.

The wife of the Marquis of Nanping was related to the wife of the son of the Marquis of Yongning. In the past few years, the Marquis of Yongning's mansion had some respect in the court. With the wife of the son of the Marquis of Yongning taking the lead in front of Jiashan, everyone had the nerve to follow her footsteps.

Zhao Youze's eyesight recovered. Although the emperor did not say that he would definitely make him the crown prince, the marriage between Zhao Youcheng and Shuxian was not from the best family backgrounds, which already showed the emperor's position.

Zhan Yue was in the ascendant again, and even though many people did not dare to take sides at this time, they did not dare to neglect Jia Shan. Most people treated her very politely and were very cautious in their attitude.

The wife of the prince of Yongning was only five or six years older than Jiashan, and she could talk to him. The two chatted and laughed, and soon became familiar with each other.

The wife of the Yongning Marquis's son smiled and said, "It's a pity that the wife of the Qile Marquis didn't come. She is the most talkative and can chat with anyone. Recently, the Qile Marquis's mansion is busy marrying off their daughter, so I'm afraid she won't have time to keep the appointment."

The marriage between Marquis Qile and Duke Anguo was an arranged marriage, but Jiashan seemed to be unaware of it. She nonchalantly adjusted the hairpin on her head and said with a half-smile, "Really? The date has been completely set?"

The wife of the Yongning Marquis was slightly stunned, and after a moment she replied, "Yes, it will be on the sixteenth of next month."

The wedding date of Zhan Shaoying and Qi Jia was decided after Zhan Yue and Jia Shan, but it was still quite some time away.

Does the princess really not know, or is she pretending not to know and deliberately trying not to pay attention to this matter?

The wife of the Yongning Marquis's son was not stupid, and could even be considered as smart. This question quickly lingered in her mind. She was about to change the subject, but someone asked without tact, "Marquis Qile is marrying the eldest son of the mansion. Does the princess want to be the best man?"

The best man is usually the one who is very close to the bride or groom. After Jiashan married into the Anguo Mansion, the Anguo Mansion was qualified to invite her.

But I don't know if Zhang's brain has been rebuilt recently. She is particularly aware of current affairs and has never had the intention to ask for it. Although, if she did ask for it, she would only bring shame upon herself.

Jiashan said calmly: "At my age, it is not appropriate for me to be a best man."

These are almost all excuses.

The man who asked the question finally came to his senses slowly and stopped talking about Zhan Shaoying's marriage with Qi Lehoufu.

There were also clever people who thought of the rumors about the "discord between the legitimate and illegitimate children" in the Anguo Mansion. After observing Jiashan's attitude today, he had a rough idea of ​​how to give gifts to Zhan Shaoying when she got married.

The wife of the Marquis of Nanping said, "Speaking of this, I just realized that the wife of the Marquis of Cheng'en has not come either."

Cheng'enhou was Zhang's family. Zhang and the wife of Qilehou were so busy with their children's marriages that they declined the letter from the Princess of Qin, which was reasonable.

But the wife of Marquis Cheng'en always liked to mingle with noble circles.

The Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion was a family of relatives from the outside, and was not a proper old-established family. Perhaps because of this, the people of the Cheng'en Marquis's Mansion wanted to show off their nobility. It was rare that they would not come to the banquet.

When Lady Nanping asked this question, many people remembered the Cheng'en Marquisate and could not help but feel puzzled.

At this time, the wife of the Prince of Yongning gently pulled the sleeve of the wife of the Earl of Nanping. She shook her head slightly, indicating that this topic should not be brought up.

Jiashan stood between them and saw everything. She smiled cheerfully and asked, "What's wrong?"