Why would the eldest princess send something over?
But now is not the time to think about that.
What is the eldest princess's status? She sent over congratulatory gifts, and Madam Qin and Qin Sheng both want to go and express their gratitude.
But they had only taken a couple of steps outside the house when maids and servants came one after another to deliver the news.
"Madam, the Ministry of Rites has sent someone to deliver a birthday gift to our young lady."
"Reporting to Madam, people from the Shuntian Prefectural Governor's residence have sent gifts to our young lady, saying they are to congratulate her on her birthday."
"Madam! The stewardess from Lord Zhu's residence has arrived. She says that her mistress recently acquired several bolts of fine fabric and is giving them to our young lady as a congratulatory gift."
Madam Qin: "..."
Something's not right!
When she arrived at the front yard with her daughter, Qin Zhengde was talking to the steward of the Regent's Palace.
The Regent's Palace also sent people over to deliver gifts.
The Qin couple arranged to entertain the people from various households who came to deliver gifts, while Qin Sheng asked Emerald to inquire about the situation.
Jade returned quickly.
Her expression was somewhat strange, and she whispered to Qin Sheng, "...It's all over the place that the Regent is going to marry you as his princess."
"What……"
Qin Sheng was taken aback. In fact, she had already vaguely guessed something, but hearing it from Emerald's mouth with absolute certainty still made her feel somewhat incredulous.
how so?
It couldn't have been Yue Rongheng who spread the news. Qin Sheng knew him; even if he were to spread it, he would have consulted her first.
Who could it be?
...
The news has indeed spread like wildfire outside; it's safe to say that the news has practically stirred up a storm in the capital.
Who is the regent?
He was a figure of immense power and influence. It can be said that if it weren't for the regent, there would be no Great Xiang Dynasty today, which was launched by Empress Dowager Duanxian in the palace coup.
The selection of the Regent's Consort has always been a hot topic in the capital.
After all, which young lady from a respectable family wouldn't want to marry a man as heroic, extraordinary, and resourceful as the Regent?
But year after year passed, and the regent never once considered taking a wife.
The young ladies, who were initially full of anticipation, eventually gave up. What's more, rumors spread that the regent had a hidden illness.
But after so many years, news suddenly came that the regent was about to marry a queen, and that the woman he was going to marry was divorced.
"If you ask me, this news is definitely fabricated!"
In the largest restaurant in the capital, some drunkards were shouting disdainfully.
"What kind of status does the Regent have? What kind of woman can't he have? How could he possibly be interested in a withered woman!"
"Hey, you can't say that."
Some people disagreed, saying, "So what if they've been divorced? They have a brother with a distinguished military record!"
"That's right. With General Qin on the frontier, it's said that the Western Rong people don't dare to utter a single word."
"Arrest them all for talking about state affairs!" A squad of armed guards suddenly rushed into the restaurant.
Chaos erupted in the restaurant.
"Miss, let's go." Outside the restaurant, a maid tugged at Wu Jin'er, whose face looked pale.
"You bitch!"
Wu Jin'er stomped her foot, got into the carriage in a fit of rage, and immediately swept everything off the small table.
"How could the Regent possibly marry that woman! If I find out who spread this rumor, I'll rip their tongue out!"
"..."
The maidservant trembled and dared not utter a sound.
After venting her anger, Wu Jin'er calmed down and said, "Go back and find Father and Mother. They will definitely have a solution!"
She is determined to marry the Regent!
Otherwise, if we go through all this trouble to come to the capital and then slink back, wouldn't Wu Jingying laugh at us for the rest of our lives?
...
Qin Sheng's birthday was... well, it was quite unforgettable.
Yue Rongheng had someone deliver a letter to her, telling her not to pay attention to the rumors, to do what she needed to do, and that he was still there for her.
Along with the letter, a plate of longevity buns was also sent, made by the imperial chefs in the palace.
Looking at the plump, white longevity buns on the plate, Jade smiled and said, "My lady, His Highness is truly thoughtful towards you."
Although Qin Sheng had mixed feelings, she wasn't angry with him.
She picked up a longevity bun, took a bite, and said, "Please tell my third sister about the invitation. I'll go the day after tomorrow."
There will be a garden party in Wangshan Garden the day after tomorrow. Ladies and young ladies, whether married or unmarried, are welcome to attend.
Enjoy the flowers in the garden, and take a boat ride while sipping tea.
This is an annual event, one of the most prestigious in Beijing.
Qin Sheng initially didn't want to go, but then she thought, why shouldn't she go? She'd have to go out sooner or later anyway.
Now that she had decided to marry Yue Rongheng, she should go out openly and honestly.
"Alright!" Emerald said with a smile, "I've noticed that you've become more and more cheerful lately, my lady."
Before Qin Sheng could react, she had already dashed out, remembering to close the door behind her.
"..."
Qin Sheng shook his head and chuckled, but then he was taken aback when he thought of what Emerald had just said. Emerald seemed to be right after all.
...
The day of the garden party arrived quickly.
It was indeed as lively as in previous years; everywhere you looked, there were groups of two or three girls or women.
Qin Sheng was with several of her sisters from the Qin family.
Originally, the husbands' families of these women were not very willing to let them get too close to a divorced woman.
However, unfortunately, rumors are circulating that Qin Sheng is about to marry the Regent.
Surprisingly, no one from the Regent's side came out to refute the rumors.
Therefore, their in-laws, unsure of the situation, had no choice but to agree to their relationship with Qin Sheng.
After all, Qin Sheng might become the future Regent's Consort, so these people would never want to offend her.
The garden was very large, and there were people everywhere.
The Qin sisters were discussing going boating when, as they walked toward the lake, a little girl suddenly appeared out of nowhere and bumped into Qin Sheng.
"I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry..."
The maid seemed to be frightened. After she came to her senses, she knelt down in front of Qin Sheng with a thud: "This servant did not mean it. Madam, please forgive this servant this time!"
"..."
Qin Sheng frowned and looked down at her skirt. The maid had been carrying a wine pot, and when she bumped into her, all the wine in the pot spilled onto Qin Sheng's skirt.
Unfortunately, she was wearing a light-colored dress today, making the large stain stand out even more.
"How do you walk?" one of Qin Sheng's cousins asked. "Whose girl are you?"
In such situations, it is absolutely impossible for a maid to stay by her master's side alone.
"This servant, this servant..."
The maid kneeling on the ground trembled with fear, as if she had been so frightened that she was speechless, and could only keep shedding tears.
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