In the original plot, there was no incident where the grandfather sent someone to deliver the treasure map to the original owner.
If this is indeed true.
It only means that in the original plot, the Zhao family intercepted the treasure map, so the original owner didn't know about it at all.
[Host, this should be true.]
But the question is, what are you going to do next?
After what happened today, I think the Zhao family will definitely move up the wedding date.
By then, the female supporting character will marry in your place. If it is discovered, the Zhao family will most likely correct the mistake. It is impossible for them to let go of you, such a popular host, so easily.
By then, you will be forced to marry into the Zhao family no matter what.]
The system asked about this with concern.
"Indeed, Wang Ruyi only thought about the beginning of this matter, but not the end.
It is easy to replace someone, and it is even easier for the Zhao family to keep it secret.
It is easier to correct mistakes quietly without making a fuss.
By then, I will really be forced to marry.”
[Yes, yes, we still need to think of a way.]
The system is also a little worried.
It thought this plane was quite simple, but now it seems that it is not so simple.
I hope the host can complete this task successfully.
"No rush, take your time to think about it."
Ying Xixi had a vague idea in her mind.
........
The news that Wang's concubine's daughter and Zhao's legitimate son had an affair behind Wang's legitimate daughter's back and even had a child went viral throughout the capital.
Lord Zhao, a third-rank official, married into a merchant family, which was ridiculed for a long time in the official circle.
Officials were not very willing to deal with scholars, farmers, merchants, or even imperial merchants, let alone become relatives with them.
Now the legitimate son of the Zhao family is having an affair with the illegitimate daughter of the Wang family and they have a child.
Colleagues looked down upon the Zhao family even more.
But even though they looked down on others, everyone could get away with it for the sake of appearance, but secretly they were laughing at them wantonly.
Lord Zhao was mocked silently during his last court session, which made him very angry, and he took his anger out on his son Zhao Mu.
"You unfilial son! What good is that concubine's daughter? You actually went behind Wang Xixi's back to have an affair with her concubine's sister!
You just did it, and Wang Xixi actually found out!
Now the whole capital knows about the mess you’ve made!
Your Majesty knows everything!
You have completely disgraced me this time!"
Lord Zhao cursed angrily, grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it at Zhao Mu.
Zhao Mu stood there without dodging, and the tea spilled all over him.
"Father, I don't know how Wang Xixi knew this.
Anyway, the engagement will continue. I can wait for Wang Xixi to marry me, and then divorce her after we get the treasure map."
Lord Zhao sighed, "Let's talk about it later. News came from the Wang family that Wang Ruyi is willing to come to our Zhao family as a concubine on the same day as Wang Xixi.
After all, Wang Xixi is your legal wife, you should treat her with respect.
At least you have to pretend until we get the treasure map!
Did you hear that?!
Zhao Mu quickly agreed, "Father, I understand."
"Master, do you think we should bring the wedding forward?"
Mrs. Zhao asked.
"Of course it has to be earlier!" Lord Zhao said without hesitation, "But before the wedding, you have to hold a banquet at your house.
I've almost lost face all over the capital these days, so I have to hold a banquet to get it back.
People who eat the food of their loved ones should be grateful for what they have said. At least those who attended my banquet did not dare to talk about me openly.
As for the merchants and common people who were on good terms with the Wang family, they also sent people to deliver gifts to them."
Madam Zhao agreed to everything and said, "Okay, I'll give the order right away.
Also, if we want to move up the wedding date, we still need to ask someone to reschedule it."
"Then ask someone to take a look at it, and try not to wait more than three months.
It’s best to get married within three months.”
After the Zhao family had discussed it, Mrs. Zhao first asked someone to look up a new wedding date.
There happened to be an auspicious day two and a half months later. The Zhao family unilaterally set the date and sent someone to inform the wealthy businessman Wang.
The wealthy businessman Wang had already been humble because he had gotten close to the Minister of Rites, so he naturally agreed immediately after receiving the news.
After the wedding date was set, Mrs. Zhao began to prepare for the banquet.
After all, Lord Zhao was a third-rank official, and almost everyone who received an invitation from his wife attended the banquet.
No matter how you don't say it in private, you have to save face.
Originally, the Zhao family only planned to invite officials and their families to attend the banquet.
After thinking about it, he sent the post and a letter to Ying Xixi.
Ying Xixi knew that the Zhao family was going to hold a banquet, but she never thought that the Zhao family would invite her.
She was a little surprised when she saw the post.
However, she also knew that the Zhao family definitely did not simply invite her to the banquet.
Sure enough, after seeing the content of the letter, Ying Xixi was so angry that she laughed.
"Miss, the Zhao family definitely has no good intentions in inviting you to the banquet!"
Ah Xiang was indignant.
"You guessed it right. The Zhao family hopes that I can attend the banquet and show in front of outsiders that my relationship with Zhao Mu is very good and that it is not affected by Wang Ruyi.
They hope that I can be magnanimous enough to accept Wang Ruyi as my concubine.
It's really funny. The Zhao family lost face because Zhao Mu and Wang Ruyi's affair was exposed.
Now let me go and help them regain their lost face."
Ying Xixi was speechless.
Ah Xiang: “….”
"The Zhao family has bullied you so much, why do they think you will do what they say?"
Ah Xiang curled her lips and said, "Miss, are you going to attend this banquet?"
"Go, of course I'll go.
But after I go there, whether I will do what the Zhao family says or not, the Zhao family can’t control it!"
In a blink of an eye, the day of the banquet arrived, and the Zhao family sent a carriage to pick up Xixi.
Ying Xixi didn't dress up much. She wore a simple plain dress and there was no other decoration in her bun except a hairpin.
She took Ah Xiang to Zhao's house.
All the guests have arrived at the Zhao Mansion, and it is quite lively.
Male and female guests sat at separate tables. Ying Xixi took Ah Xiang and sat down directly at the table, without any intention of engaging in any useless socializing.
Everyone present were officials and their families, and it was a consensus that they looked down upon the daughters of merchants.
She didn't intend to try to please someone she didn't like.
The women around were whispering about it while Ying Xixi lowered her head and ate.
After a while, a maid came over.
"Miss Wang, the eldest young master wants to invite you over to have a chat."
The maid's voice was not small. The women around her quieted down and looked over.
Ying Xixi put down the cake and said, "Lead the way."
After Ying Xixi left with Ah Xiang and the maid, the women in the household started talking even louder.
"Is this the legitimate daughter of the Wang family? Looking at Zhensu, I'm afraid she isn't very favored at home."
"Of course, if another legitimate daughter's fiancé was snatched away by a concubine's sister, her parents would definitely cancel the engagement.
How could it be like the Wang family...?"
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