"Yes, I will follow Madam's instructions."
Jiang Ranli, Tong and Zhao Jia all bowed to express their gratitude to Dong E.
Even though she was unwilling, Jiang Ranli had no other choice. She couldn't find a way to leave, so this was the only way.
Following Dong E into the Chen Mansion, there were already dozens of elegant ladies there, happily chatting about something. Under the bright spring sunshine, the ladies and the colorful flowers complemented each other beautifully, which was particularly pleasing to the eye.
"The Ninth Concubine is here."
When someone saw Dong E, the women hurriedly stood up to greet her.
"I pay my respects to the Ninth Concubine, and wish you good luck."
Those who were not as high in status as Dong E all bowed and greeted her in unison.
When Dong E saw them, she accepted the greetings with grace, and then kindly helped them stand up, and then bowed to some older people of higher status.
Looking at her who was so 'well-educated and well-mannered', Jiang Ranli couldn't help but sigh in his heart. If he didn't know her true character, he would really think that she was such a beautiful, quiet and gentle person.
Everyone greeted each other and their eyes turned to behind Dong E.
Noticing everyone's gaze, Dong E smiled and walked towards Jiang Ranli, Tong and Zhao Jia.
"She is the Ninth Master's concubine, An Jia, and these two are the Ninth Master's new concubines, Tong and Zhao Jia."
After listening to Dong E's introduction, everyone's eyes immediately changed. When they looked at Jiang Ranli, there was a strong sense of ridicule in their eyes. When they looked at Tong and Zhao Jia, there was mostly contempt in their eyes.
Seeing this, Jiang Ranli smiled gracefully and greeted several people of higher status and older age present. As for the others, she ignored them.
Even though she was not the Ninth Prince's legal wife, she was the concubine arranged by Emperor Kangxi himself, so the Ninth Prince did not have to pay attention to too many people.
However, Tong and Zhaojia were not as lucky as her. Due to the huge difference in their status, they had to greet all the women present one by one.
In fact, even though they were just concubines with a low status, they were still members of the Ninth Prince's Mansion. As long as Dong E said a word, they wouldn't have to do so. However, Dong E didn't say anything, so they had to do so.
Jiang Ranli stood aside. She had been wondering why Dong E brought them here. Now she understood. It seemed that she wanted them to realize their own status and position, and to find an opportunity to humiliate and suppress them. If they lost their composure, it would please Dong E even more, and she could take the opportunity to punish them.
After Tong and Zhao Jia finished their greetings, everyone surrounded Dong E and took their seats together. Jiang Ranli, Tong and Zhao Jia were pushed behind them. When everyone was seated, only the three of them were left standing.
"Three sisters, why don't you sit down? It is customary for servants to stand, so why are you standing there too?" A wife of a first-rank official greeted Jiang Ranli, Tong, and Zhao Jia with concern.
Her words made everyone present laugh.
Jiang Ranli's brows twitched slightly. The derogatory tone in those words was so obvious. Comparing her, Tong and Zhao Jia to maids and servants was really unpleasant.
That woman was just the wife of a first-rank official, her rank and status were far lower than hers, but she dared to embarrass her in public. How could she do that if it wasn't for Dong E's instructions?
With a cold laugh, Jiang Ranli looked around. Perhaps Mrs. Chen did not expect so many people to come, so the seats were not prepared sufficiently. Now there was only a stone bench on the side to sit on.
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