Chapter 218 Do you dare to drink the tea offered by my husband and me?
The Anyang Marquis' Mansion welcomed a new mistress. On the second day of the wedding, she must be served tea, but others would serve it to her and she would be responsible for drinking it.
Chu Ruohan looked at the young face that was trying hard to look dignified. It was the girl she had met on the Lantern Festival.
Marquis Anyang had started making plans a long time ago?
Aunt Zhao, dressed in plain clothes, knelt on the ground, holding the teacup high in both hands, and said in a humble voice, "Serve tea to the mistress."
Su Wanniang sat upright in the seat with a calm expression. She reached out and gently took the teacup, then took a red envelope from the maid and handed it to Aunt Zhao.
"Thank you, ma'am."
Aunt Zhao took the red envelope, paused for a moment, and then presented the household account book that had been prepared long ago.
Seeing this, Su Wanniang pretended to refuse, "Aunt Zhao, you have always been very good at managing the household affairs. I am new here and I am afraid I am not up to the task."
Aunt Zhao quickly lowered her head and spoke earnestly, "It is only right for the mistress to be in charge. I was only in charge on her behalf before. Now that the mistress has come into the house, the account book should naturally be handed over to you."
Su Wanniang's lips curled up slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes, then she took the account book and gently put it aside.
When it was Yang Zhaozhao's turn to serve tea, the atmosphere suddenly changed.
Yang Zhaozhao held the teacup and knelt down properly, with a flattering smile on his face: "Madam, Zhaozhao serves you tea."
Su Wanniang did not reach out to take it. She raised her head slightly, looking at Yang Zhaozhao's face with a faint sneer on the corner of her mouth.
Yang Zhaozhao was left kneeling like this. The hall instantly fell silent.
Everyone looked at each other, not understanding what Su Wanniang's intention was.
Yang Zhaozhao's smile gradually froze on her face, her hands began to tremble slightly, and fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead.
She secretly raised her eyes and looked at Su Wanniang, her eyes full of help and fear, but Su Wanniang remained unmoved.
This was a warning to Yang Zhaozhao right from the start. Aunt Zhao was old and fat, so she didn't need to worry too much.
"This lady looks at Aunt Yang, and it seems like she has something else to say to this lady?" Yang Zhaozhao's words had hidden meaning, and his eyes fell back on Yang Zhaozhao.
Yang Zhaozhao's heart tightened, and he spoke hurriedly, "Madam, Zhaozhao is new to the Marquis' Mansion and doesn't know much. If I've offended you, please forgive me. I will serve you wholeheartedly from now on, without hesitation."
As she spoke, she handed the teacup forward again, and the trembling in her hands became more obvious.
Su Wanniang nodded with satisfaction, slowly reached out her hand, took the teacup, and took a sip.
Then he put down the teacup and picked up a red envelope from the maid's hand, but did not hand it directly to Yang Zhaozhao. Instead, he placed it gently on the table.
He said meaningfully: "In this mansion, if you understand the rules and abide by your duties, you will naturally receive benefits."
Yang Zhaozhao kowtowed in thanks before reaching out to pick up the red envelope and stepped aside. His face was still pale and his heart was still pounding.
Chu Ruohan saw everything. This woman is not simple!
After Anyang Marquis' concubines had served tea in turn, it was the turn of his children to come forward.
In the hall, everyone's eyes were focused on Chu Ruohan, and the maid handed a cup of tea to her at the right time.
Chu Ruohan took it steadily, but before she could take a step, an arm suddenly stretched out and Gu Junze stopped her.
This sudden action instantly made the atmosphere in the hall tense, and everyone's attention seemed to be drawn by an invisible force.
It moved from the teacup in Chu Ruohan's hand to Gu Junze's stern face.
Song Wanniang was originally sitting in the main seat with a dignified smile on her face, but at this moment she couldn't help but look up, with a hint of surprise and displeasure flashing in her eyes.
There was a hint of questioning in her tone: "Prince, what does this mean?"
Gu Junze has an upright posture, a stern expression, and exudes an aura that keeps people at a distance.
He raised his head slightly, looking directly at Song Wanniang, "Although you are my father's second wife and have the title of elder, my biological mother is Princess Anyang, the God of War of the Great Jin Dynasty."
"I am also half a royal family member. Do you dare to drink the tea that my husband and I offer to you?" His voice echoed in the hall.
He would not offer tea to Anyang Marquis's second wife, they were not worthy...
When Su Wanniang heard this, she felt a surge of anger rising from the bottom of her heart. She had married into the Marquis's Mansion with dignity, and should have accepted everyone's respect smoothly during the tea ceremony. Unexpectedly, she was openly provoked by her stepson.
Su Wanniang took a deep breath and suppressed her displeasure at the loss of face in front of everyone.
It was only her first day married, and if she came into conflict with the Marquis's offspring at this time, it would be extremely detrimental to her foothold in the Marquis's Mansion.
She could only suppress the anger in her heart and force a gentle and generous smile on her face.
"Your Excellency, you are too kind," Su Wanniang said softly, with a hint of helplessness and forbearance in her voice. "I'm new here, so perhaps I may have done something inappropriate. I hope Your Excellency will forgive me."
"This tea ceremony is an opportunity for family members to bond. If the prince becomes dissatisfied because of me, it would go against my original intention."
As she spoke, she bowed slightly and put on a humble attitude. She is really adaptable!
The tea ceremony continues after everyone has offered their tea.
Su Wanniang stood up, glanced around, and spoke in a clear yet authoritative voice, "From today on, I am the mistress of this mansion. From now on, I hope everyone will work together on all matters, big or small. If anyone breaks the rules, don't blame me for being ruthless."
"yes……"
Gu Junze showed no mercy to her and took Chu Ruohan away directly.
He ignored Su Wanniang's increasingly gloomy expression behind him.
Su Wanniang looked at the two men's backs as they left. Although she was filled with hatred in her heart, she could only endure it.
It doesn't matter, there's still a long way to go...
Ever since Su Wanniang came into the family, Yang Zhaozhao has completely fallen out of favor and can't even see Marquis Anyang.
Yang Zhaozhao sat in front of the bronze mirror, letting the maid dress her, but her eyes were empty and lifeless as she stared blankly at herself in the mirror.
The makeup that was carefully applied in the past now looks dull and lifeless.
"Has the Marquis mentioned me these days?" Yang Zhaozhao's voice broke the silence in the room.
The maid paused with the comb in her hand, her eyes dodging as she whispered, "To answer your question, Auntie, I haven't heard the Marquis mention it."
Yang Zhaozhao's hands were tightly clenched on the corner of his clothes, and his knuckles turned white.
She knew very well that in this deep mansion, losing the favor of a man would be like losing the foundation of her life, and she would probably have a hard time in the future.
She couldn't help feeling anxious, because apart from Marquis Anyang, she had nothing else.
She must find a way to attract him again...
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