"Good? I'm afraid the Ninth Concubine is not in the mansion at all. The Ninth Master is really something. He holds such a grand ceremony for a child of a concubine. No wonder the Ninth Concubine is unwilling to attend."
Nian, who was beside Ulanara, sneered, and glanced at Jiang Ranli with her charming phoenix eyes, full of disdain.
As soon as she said this, everyone present changed their expressions and looked at Jiang Ranli, wanting to see how she would answer.
Looking around at the carefully dressed women in the field, Jiang Ranli smiled and said, "I heard that the concubine is also pregnant. I wonder if the Fourth Master will hold such a banquet for the child in your belly."
This Nian was a figure that loomed large in history. Everyone said that she was domineering and overbearing. After a few brief meetings, Jiang Ranli felt that her reputation was well-deserved. She was simply an arrogant person.
Jiang Ranli didn't hesitate to respond to Nian's provocation. He immediately launched a counterattack. She was indeed a concubine, but what about her child? Why couldn't they hold such a lively full moon banquet? Jealousy is jealousy, but mocking her child is also not fair. Therefore, it must not be tolerated.
Nian had always been arrogant in the mansion, and no one in the mansion dared to contradict her like this. Jiang Ranli's words made her feel embarrassed, and she immediately frowned.
"An Jia, you are the concubine of the Ninth Master, and I am the side wife of Prince Yong. According to etiquette, you should greet me and bow to me. How dare you speak to me like this?" Nian attacked Jiang Ranli.
Long time ago, Nian knew about Yinzhen's feelings for Jiang Ranli. She was jealous, so on New Year's Eve, she cooperated with Dong E and planned to secretly murder Jiang Ranli and commit adultery with the guard. However, Yinzhen discovered this and their plan failed.
Nian hated Yinzhen so much for saving Jiang Ranli that she did not miss any opportunity to mock him today. However, she did not expect that Jiang Ranli would actually ignore her in front of everyone.
"Oh, this concubine is really making such a big show. If we follow the etiquette, you should bow to us and greet us first." Guo Luoluo couldn't stand it anymore and directly confronted Nian.
When she heard her speak, Nian was stunned.
Although she was Yinzhen's concubine, she was of Han descent and her mother's family was very weak. Compared with Guo Luoluo, she was simply humble.
Moreover, most of the people present were of Manchu descent, and their maternal families were very powerful. Although Jiang Ranli was only a concubine, her father was a second-rank official, and it was unknown how much higher his rank was than hers.
In this era, what matters is not only a woman's status, but also her origin and maternal family.
Looking at the pale-faced Nian, Jiang Ranli felt a lot of emotions in her heart. However, she did not sympathize with Nian. She did it because it was her own fault and was not worthy of sympathy.
Ulanara glanced sideways at Nian, a hint of sarcasm in her seemingly calm eyes, "Why don't you apologize to the Eighth Lady and Sister Anjia quickly."
Hearing this, Nian turned her gaze to Ulanara, with anger in her eyes. She was naturally unwilling to bow her head and apologize to others, but Ulanara actually asked her to apologize.
Seeing Nian's reluctance, Ulanara said, "The Fourth Master has always attached great importance to his reputation. If he knew you were like this here today, he would definitely be angry."
When Nian heard Ulanara talking about Yinzhen, she felt panicked. She seemed to be favored in Prince Yong's mansion, but in fact Yinzhen was indifferent to her. Even her pregnancy now was a result of great efforts.
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