Fortunately, everything has now settled down, and Princess Jiang, no, Empress Dowager Rong, is now willing to come out and make public appearances.
It seems that the cold reception a few days ago was just a helpless move under the chaotic situation.
When Jiang thought of this person, her vision blurred for a moment, but the person in her memory was exceptionally vivid.
To be honest, the two of them did have some connection.
Back then, when Sheng Changling entered the palace, he was personally raised by Sheng Jin. Princess Jiang often used the excuse of visiting her to come to the palace to see Changling, who had become the emperor's adopted son.
According to ancestral rules, this is extremely irregular, since no prince has parents outside the palace.
This is a major taboo for those in power.
Although the crown prince had not yet been decided at that time, those who had such thoughts kept their distance, fearing that they might displease the emperor and empress.
However, these people misunderstood her thoughts. When she was pregnant with Changfeng, she didn't stop him. Instead, she understood his maternal love even more.
By doing something convenient for others, you also create a positive connection.
Later, the Jiang clan collectively supported King Jing, which was also a legitimate reason for their support, and it brought the two families closer together.
Although the Jiang family couldn't help much at the last moment and didn't gain any merit in supporting the emperor, that person was someone who remembered old favors.
The good karma you've built in the past can still help you today.
Thinking of this, Jiang stopped keeping it a secret and took out what she was holding, handing it to Jiang Wuyou.
"The Empress Dowager still remembers us. We have received a reply to the visiting cards we sent a while ago."
The title "Empress Dowager"...
Jiang herself has corrected her previous bad habit and no longer dares to refer to herself as "Aijia" (our beloved wife). Now that things are so tense, she doesn't dare to act recklessly.
Besides, my actions were just to fool myself; they weren't respectable. In the future, I'll have to see if reality allows it.
Perhaps?
My niece has her heart completely tied to the new emperor. If she succeeds, she will gain more than just a simple title.
It's okay to take a step back if necessary.
"Aunt! Are you telling the truth?"
Jiang Wuyou instantly broke into a smile, walked around the shattered porcelain shards, lifted her skirt and jogged over, not caring about etiquette at all.
Seeing this, Empress Jiang frowned. Having been a rule-abiding empress her whole life, she naturally hoped that her niece would also be a person who strictly adhered to etiquette.
Moreover, such open display of joy and anger is not a wise move in the palace.
The imperial palace has always been a place where people are devoured without spitting out their bones.
With Wuyou being so prone to throwing tantrums, it's hard to guarantee that this won't bring disaster upon the Jiang family.
As Jiang thought this, her brows furrowed even more.
But when she saw Jiang Wuyou's happy face, her displeasure subsided considerably.
Never mind, never mind, there's still time. She can train him slowly.
Seeing Jiang Wuyou's expression as if he had obtained some rare treasure, he wished he could wash his hands before opening the letter to read it carefully.
Jiang smiled and shook her head. Seeing that Jiang Wuyou still looked unconvinced, she pretended to be angry and nodded her head.
"Would your aunt lie to you? You little ungrateful rascal."
"Hehe, of course not, good aunt, good aunt, the best aunt in the world, Wuyou was wrong, please forgive Wuyou's slip of the tongue."
Jiang Wuyou clung to Jiang Shi's arm and shook it, displaying the demeanor of a young girl, just like when she had carefully tried to please others when she first entered the palace.
Jiang had always liked this junior, and since she wasn't really angry just now, she immediately regained her previous good temper.
However, we still need to give them proper instructions, after all, this is no small matter, it concerns the glory of the Jiang family for a century.
"It is true, Wuyou. Tomorrow you must perform well in front of the Empress Dowager. Emperors have always valued filial piety. If you are brought into the palace by the Empress Dowager, the new emperor will naturally take you in."
"Yes, thank you for your advice, Aunt. Wuyou will definitely win the Empress Dowager's favor."
The aunt and niece smiled at each other, all their previous unpleasantness vanishing as if they could already see the happy days to come.
*
Jiang Wang Mansion.
Pavilions and towers, carved beams and painted rafters, flying pavilions and flowing red walls, winding corridors, everywhere you go, you can't help but marvel.
The two members of the Jiang family were led forward. Along the way, Jiang became more and more alarmed. If she had come earlier, she would have known about the disloyal intentions of these people sooner.
The path paved with gold bricks and the lamps made of luminous pearls were more extravagant than anything found in the palace.
Jiang Wuyou accepted these things well, after all, he had been here several times before and knew the extravagance of the Prince's mansion. Seeing it now only intensified his greed.
The thought that once she married into the palace, all these things would eventually be hers and her son's would belong to her, filled her with immense excitement.
Just then, a majestic and aged female voice rang in Jiang Wuyou's ears, interrupting her reverie.
"You two distinguished guests have arrived. Please wait a moment while Her Majesty the Empress Dowager arrives shortly."
"Yes, Granny Li."
Jiang Wuyou recognized this nanny; she was the one who greeted her on the previous visits.
"This is Longjing tea prepared before the rain, specially ordered by Her Majesty. Please enjoy it."
Thank you.
Jiang accepted the tea with a calm expression, showing no trace of her previous airs and displaying a more approachable demeanor that inspired admiration.
Granny Li reported the situation to the woman reclining on the chaise longue, and the newly appointed Empress Dowager couldn't help but nod in approval.
"Hmm, the Jiang family does know how to seize the moment."
"This servant observes that Madam Jiang's scheming is unfathomable."
After Li Mama finished speaking, seeing that the Empress Dowager's expression did not change, as if she approved of her continuing, she then expressed her own thoughts.
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