Marquis Changping was very particular about pomp and circumstance. Even though the whole family rarely went out together, the mansion still kept more than a dozen carriages.
Therefore, people do not have to crowd into a single carriage when traveling.
Jiang Segu was originally traveling alone in a carriage, but Granny Jiang wanted to know what happened last night, so she pulled Jiang Segu into her carriage.
Grandma Jiang glanced at the jade bracelet on Jiang Segu's wrist and asked curiously, "Was this bracelet given to you by Madam Song last time?"
"Yes! I'll wear it when I come to the banquet today. Madam Song might be pleased to see it!"
Grandma Jiang was somewhat surprised, then asked about last night's events, "Did you find out anything during the interrogation?"
Jiang Segu told Grandma Jiang about the two results of Qiaohe's trial and Hou Sanlai's people, and also mentioned keeping Shuiling by her side.
Grandma Jiang asked in surprise, "Shui Ling didn't mention her husband's family? Wouldn't keeping her around be a potential problem?"
Jiang Segu recalled Qiaohe's words about how Shuiling looked anxious when she came to see her early this morning. Although she felt a little sorry for Shuiling, she would not have let Qiaohe dress up as a ghost to scare Shuiling if it weren't for Hou Mama's mistake!
Originally, she was worried that Shui Ling was timid and easily frightened. If she didn't manage to get the information she knew out of her, but instead caused something bad to happen, it would be a case of losing more than she gained.
Fortunately, Shui Ling was a capable person. After giving her a fright, although she didn't come looking for her, she trusted Qiao He, who went to comfort her, which was a good result.
"I have a use for her!"
"You've always been a person of your own mind, but you're still young, and if you don't handle things properly, it can lead to future problems..."
"Mother, don't worry, Azi knows what he's doing!"
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, Grandma Jiang stopped asking and changed the subject to Gu Songhan!
"What happened with that Deputy Commander Gu you mentioned last night? How could a man be in your room at that hour! Did you force him?"
Jiang Segu was speechless. Why did she appear to be someone who had forcibly taken a man in her mother's eyes?
As if she knew what was on her mind, Grandma Jiang reminded her, "Have you forgotten the tricks you used to lure Liang Shaojie to your room?"
Jiang Segu closed her eyes in embarrassment. Were those shameful past experiences going to haunt her for the rest of her life?
Was she out of her mind to do so many shameful things?
"Mother, that's all in the past. I'm all grown up now, and I know..."
"Knowing that Liang Shaojie is not a good man, you're planning to switch your affections to someone else?"
Grandma Jiang San did not blame Jiang Segu at all. It was not that her thinking was advanced; she just thought that even Mama Hou could betray her daughter, so it was clear that she could not stay in this house for long!
Rather than let her daughter be harmed because of her, it would be better to marry her off and get rid of this quagmire of the Marquis's mansion!
Therefore, she added earnestly, "But this time, don't make the same mistake! Talk to your mother, is the Deputy Commander Gu's family large? Are his parents kind? With your temperament, you absolutely cannot marry a harsh mother-in-law! Having many brothers is also not good. If your sisters-in-law are friendly, that's fine, but if you encounter those petty and scheming ones, you'll be in for a world of trouble..."
Seeing that her mother was really going to take a look at Gu Songhan, Jiang Segu was speechless and begged to get to the Song family villa as soon as possible.
***
When the people from the Marquis of Changping's mansion arrived at the Song family villa, many of the invited guests had already arrived.
Marquis Changping wondered if he was too late!
After asking the driver the time and confirming that he would arrive half an hour early, he assumed that this was the usual practice for the Peach Blossom Banquet. He then showed some anxiety and said in a restless tone, "Hurry up, everyone, so that others don't say that our Marquis's Mansion doesn't know the etiquette and manners of banquets!"
Jiang Segu lowered his head and pursed his lips. Even if they were the first to arrive, the Song family probably wouldn't welcome them! And those nobles who were used to looking down on others wouldn't bother with them either!
At this moment, Jiang Zhihui, who was standing next to her, muttered softly, "Who is standing next to Grandfather?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Segu raised his head.
Beside the Marquis of Changping stood a young man who looked like a frail scholar.
When the boy looked at her from Jiangse Valley, he nodded at her with a smile on his lips.
"Could this be the new servant that Grandfather bought?"
Jiang Segu rolled her eyes at Jiang Zhihui, "When has Fifth Sister ever seen a servant in the Marquis's mansion wearing Hangzhou silk?"
"Then who is this?"
Jiang Zhihui craned her neck curiously, but was stopped by a look from Madam Jiang. She shrank back in fear and dared not utter another sound!
Jiang Segu and his group boarded the carriage at the second gate, while Marquis Changping and his group boarded the carriage at the main gate. Therefore, neither of them knew when such a person had appeared in the Marquis's residence.
As the group followed Marquis Changping into the Song family villa, the maids they brought were stopped by the old woman who was there to greet them. "My lord," she said, "our Song family has prepared enough servants for our guests. Therefore, the servants you brought are not allowed to enter the villa!"
Fearing that Marquis Changping might misunderstand, the old woman explained with a smile, "It's not just your household; it's the same in all other households!"
Upon hearing this, Marquis Changping dared not act arrogantly. He ordered all the servants and maids to stay behind, while he secretly let Zhou Yuan follow him inside!
They were led to the east and west sides by servants and maids respectively.
However, after being led into the main banquet area, the servants and maids withdrew, and no one came to greet them afterwards. Those who were talking together only glanced up before indifferently looking away.
Marquis Changping and Lord Jiang showed no embarrassment whatsoever, and warmly greeted the people. Even after being rebuffed, they showed no sign of discouragement.
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