Chapter 509 Don't you even consider your own identity?
Song Yuntang poured himself a glass of fruit wine, and just as he brought it to his mouth, he felt that the smell was a little off.
She has been a doctor for so many years, dealing with all kinds of medicinal herbs on a daily basis, so her sense of taste is naturally sensitive. In addition, she has also brewed wine herself, so she can smell whether the taste of fruit wine is authentic or not.
But she didn't say anything and put the fruit wine back on the table with a calm expression.
A young lady at the next table looked at her in a friendly manner.
"Madam Xu, do you think this fruit wine is not to your liking?"
"I really don't like this kind of wine." Song Yuntang didn't say anything about the wine, but turned to look at her, "Which family is this lady from?"
"My husband is Fan Jiyao, the Shaoqing of the Dali Temple. Like Lord Xu, he is a disciple of Lord Tang. My surname is Chen, and my given name is Yin." Chen Yin introduced with a faint smile.
Song Yuntang understood, it turned out to be Xu Qingye's sister-in-law.
The Shaoqing of the Dali Temple was an official position of the fourth rank.
I remember that senior brother Xu Qingye's name was on the list of gifts for the housewarming party, and she also asked someone to return the gift afterwards.
Now that she saw people showing kindness to her, she naturally greeted them with a smile.
“My name is Song Yuntang. I’m new to the capital and don’t understand many of the rules. I hope Sister Shen can give me some pointers.”
"That's what I should do." Chen Yin moved closer to Song Yuntang. "Sister, you were so strong just now. Aren't you afraid of offending the Shangshu Mansion and the Xiang Mansion? It's not worth it for a maid. At most, I can just take her to less events like this in the future."
Song Yuntang shook his head.
"I won't offend anyone unless they offend me. But if they offend me, I won't have to swallow my anger. This will only encourage them to bully me."
Besides, Jinshu has been well-behaved during the time he has been with her, and has never made any mistakes. He has always considered her in many things. She can't keep Jinshu locked up in the mansion for the rest of his life.
The Shangshu Mansion has punished the person before, and even though the matter is over, why would they bring it up again to target him afterwards?
"This place is different from my hometown. The relationships in the capital are complicated and I don't have any roots in the capital. Lord Xu is on duty at the Imperial Academy and can't always be by my side. If the Shangshu Mansion secretly targets you, I'll be in danger."
Having said this, she seemed to feel that she had said too much and was afraid that Song Yuntang would be offended, so she looked apologetic.
"This is the first time we meet, so please don't blame me if I talk too much."
At a time when she was being targeted by so many ladies, Chen Yin could still say these words to her, and Song Yuntang knew that she was truly doing this for her own good.
"Of course not. I have to thank you for considering so much for me. But don't worry, I have a plan in mind and will not act rashly."
Seeing that she was not a petty person, Shen Yin couldn't help but feel relieved in her heart.
"Sister, you just said that you don't understand the rules of the capital. I do know a maid who retired from the palace. She has a good reputation in the capital. Many ladies have invited her back to be a tutor for their daughters. If you have any ideas, I will send someone to ask her after I return from the Prime Minister's Mansion. Then you can invite her to teach the servants the rules. Then you don't have to worry about making mistakes when you go out in the future."
"I was looking for a nanny like this." Song Yuntang nodded towards Chen Yin, "Then I'll trouble you, sister."
Shen Yin laughed hurriedly.
"No problem."
The current queen is the daughter of Prime Minister Zhuang's sister. Prime Minister Zhuang and Lord Tang have always had different political views. As Lord Tang's disciple, her husband has been suppressed by Prime Minister Zhuang's men many times before.
After twelve years in Beijing, he finally managed to get his current position as Shaoqing of the Dali Temple.
Now that Lord Tang has been reinstated, he has trained Lord Xu, a top scholar who is appreciated by His Majesty.
Brothers must maintain good relationships with each other.
At the table opposite, Zhuang Zihan saw that the cakes and drinks in front of Song Yuntang were not touched at all, so she curled her lips into a smile and picked up the glass.
"Mrs. Xu, it's the first time we meet. Zi Han would like to offer you a toast."
Song Yuntang looked in her direction, then turned to look at the fruit wine in his glass and couldn't help but smile.
"I don't want to offend Miss Zhuang, but I just can't get used to the taste of this fruit wine." He turned to look in the direction of Chen Yin, took the tea on her table and poured himself a cup, "I will use tea instead of wine. Thank you Madam Zhuang and Miss Zhuang for your hospitality."
She emphasized the word "treat" a little, then raised her head and drank the tea in the cup.
Although she knew that the Prime Minister's Mansion had tampered with her drinks, she could not point it out openly. The Prime Minister's Mansion was extremely powerful, and most of the ladies present would defend him. They would only think that she was the one who tampered with him behind his back and framed him.
By then she can only swallow her anger.
Zhuang Zihan was stunned for a moment, took a sip of fruit wine, and then sat down unwillingly.
Chen Yin looked at her actions, then looked at the pot of wine on Song Yuntang's table, and suddenly understood something.
But I didn't expect that the Prime Minister's Mansion would do such a shameless thing in private.
Those who were unaware of the situation just thought Song Yuntang was being pretentious.
Even if she was not used to the taste of fruit wine, the host's initiative to toast her was a great honor for her, so it would not be a big deal if she drank a glass.
If you are not used to the taste, just press it down with some pastry afterwards.
Don’t you even look at your own identity?
He even replaced wine with tea.
You really don't know what's good for you!
A lady not far away looked at her askance.
"It is said that guests should follow the host's wishes. Miss Zhuang has already offered Madam Xu a toast, but Madam Xu is shirking her responsibilities. She has not even established herself in the capital yet, so she doesn't want to take the Prime Minister's Mansion seriously?"
Song Yuntang knew in his heart that although the county lord's status was higher than Mrs. Zhuang and Miss Zhuang, she was in no way comparable to Prime Minister Zhuang, a senior official of the previous dynasty.
If it was just a minor friction between women, it wouldn't be a big deal, but it involves the entire prime minister's mansion.
Such a big hat is not something she can bear now.
The smile on Song Yuntang's face did not reach his eyes.
"What this lady said is really frightening. I can't hold my liquor well, and I don't want to lose my moral integrity after drinking. What's wrong with drinking tea instead of wine? Madam Zhuang and Miss Zhuang didn't say anything, but you are rushing to accuse me." She stood up and nodded slightly to Tang Wanhua, "Since Madam Zhuang's guests don't welcome me, I think there's no need for me to stay here and be annoying."
Seeing that she was about to leave, Tang Wanhua tried to smooth things over.
"Madam Xu, don't be angry." He then winked at the maid beside him and said, "Since Madam Xu is not used to drinking fruit wine and she hasn't touched the snacks on the table, give her a replacement."
After all, the mansion is hosting a banquet today. If she leaves halfway, the people in the capital will who knows how to accuse them of mistreating the guests.
There is no problem in competing behind closed doors, but we cannot lose face for the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"yes."
The maid bowed and went downstairs to prepare.
Seeing this, Song Yuntang could only swallow the words he was about to say and sat down again.
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