Chapter 327 Leading the Seats
Jiang Zhi said in a low voice, "Someone will guide you to your seat, don't worry. Just follow Honey and Second Sister-in-law. Remember to speak less and be careful not to say anything that might cause trouble."
Su Yindi had never seen such a scene before, and was so frightened that she dared not speak. She could only nod repeatedly. She adjusted the pearl hairpin in her hair, feeling that she was out of place with these people. After all, their status was higher than hers, so it was normal for her to be inferior.
But I still felt a bit disappointed and uncomfortable.
"Honey, do you know these people?"
Jiang Mi shook her head, about to say that she didn't know them either, when she saw an acquaintance walk in. It was Liu Zijun and Zhao Zhilan. Indeed, someone of the Old Madam's status could invite even herself, let alone someone like Liu Zijun and Zhao Zhilan.
Liu Zijun clearly saw Jiang Mi as well, and an incredulous expression appeared on her face: "You? What are you doing here?"
Following Liu Zijun's gaze, Zhao Zhilan also saw Jiang Mi. Although Jiang Mi's clothes and jewelry were not as luxurious as Liu Zijun's, she looked much more stunning than Liu Zijun.
Although Jiang Mi was dressed very simply and not particularly eye-catching, her appearance was already captivating, let alone her unique outfit.
"Sister Liu, what's this woman doing here? Isn't she just a village girl? How come she's allowed to be here?"
Liu Zijun couldn't understand it either, and Zhao Zhilan's questions only made her more annoyed.
"Do you think it might be that Brother Huo Ran brought her here? What is this woman's ability that makes Brother Huo Ran look at her differently? Besides being a little pretty, what other advantages does she have? I think Brother Huo Ran is bewitched."
Jiang Mi ignored the two people and led Liang Lan and Su Yindi inside. They would have to pay their respects to the old lady before they could take their seats.
"This courtyard is really big." Liang Lan couldn't help but exclaim. She had thought that the house Jiang Mi bought was already very big, but she didn't expect the old lady's house to be even bigger. Moreover, the courtyard was so winding that she got dizzy. If she were alone, she definitely wouldn't be able to get out.
"This is a courtyard with seven entrances and seven exits, of course it's big." Jiang Mi wouldn't know these things if she hadn't bought a house before, but this house is just big. If she had money, she would like to buy one and live in it.
Unfortunately, the royal family also had strict rules regarding the courtyards where commoners lived. Only those of a certain status could live in such large mansions. Therefore, for people of their status, the maximum number of courtyards they could enter and exit was five.
Therefore, many wealthy people who cannot afford such large houses will buy several houses, thus having a large house in the end.
Liang Lan and Su Yindi couldn't understand what Jiang Mi was saying, but they could still grasp the profound meaning behind it, which made them even more awe-inspiring about the place.
The courtyard was large, and there were many maids and servants, who hurried back and forth. Su Yindi and Liang Lan looked around curiously, and then saw several maids carrying plates passing by in a hurry.
"This pastry looks so exquisite, it makes me want to take a bite. The old lady's place is really different, the food and things she uses are so good. This is the first time I've ever seen anything like it in my life."
Liang Lan said happily, "It's all thanks to my husband that we have the opportunity to come here. The maids here are dressed better than we were before. No wonder they all want to go to big cities. They would rather be maids for noblemen than live in our small place. You don't know until you compare, and the difference is shocking."
Su Yindi was also a little proud: "Yeah, when we go back to Hongyang Village, I'll tell them about what happened here, and they'll probably be so envious."
Jiang Mi wasn't interested in listening to them. She shushed them, saying, "Don't say things like that. People will laugh at you if they hear us."
Liang Lan and Su Yindi quickly shut their mouths, but their eyes and expressions could not hide their excitement and anticipation. The thought of meeting so many noble ladies and young ladies made them feel as if their own status had been elevated.
"I think that young lady is quite pretty. Look at her haughty demeanor; she must be someone of high status."
Jiang Mi looked in the direction Su Yindi pointed and saw Liu Zijun, who was still haunting her. She took a breath and said, "This is the eldest daughter of the Prime Minister's family. Her status is naturally different from ours. You should not make friends with her indiscriminately. If you want to get to know some people, it is best to do so with people of similar status to us. Otherwise, you will be looked down upon or people will think you have ulterior motives."
Jiang Mi's reasoning had one aspect, but another was that she felt Liu Zijun was not someone she could be close to. If Liu Zijun found out about Liang Lan and Su Yindi's relationship with her, she would probably target Liang Lan and Su Yindi, which would only make things awkward and bring shame to her second and third brothers.
Liang Lan and Su Yindi found Jiang Mi's words to be very reasonable, so they only glanced at the noblemen from afar and dared not approach rashly.
The three women went to wish the old lady a happy birthday, but because of their low status, they were not allowed to go up and offer their congratulations individually. They could only stand in the corner, watching people come and go, but they did not recognize any of them.
The old lady seemed to have thought of something and asked, "I heard that the wives of this year's top scholar and third-ranked scholar have also come. May I ask which two they are?"
Jiang Mi and the other two were surprised that the old lady would bring them up. Liang Lan and Su Yindi exchanged glances, both looking bewildered. This was their first time in such an occasion, let alone being watched by everyone.
Jiang Mi said in a low voice, "Go and pay your respects to the old lady. Just follow the rules that the old nanny taught you before, and don't say anything out of line."
Su Yindi and Liang Lan then realized what was happening and quickly stepped forward to greet them.
Everyone's attention was focused on the two of them, but as they looked over, they also noticed Jiang Mi in the corner. After all, it was hard not to notice such a stunning beauty.
"So you are the wives of the top scholar and the third-ranked scholar?"
Liang Lan nodded, her head bowed, not daring to look up at the old lady. She was flustered and afraid that she might do or say something wrong and cause trouble.
Su Yindi was a bit bolder. She raised her head and replied, "Yes, this humble subject... no, I am the wife of the third-ranked scholar, and the lady next to me is my second sister-in-law, who is also the wife of the top scholar."
As she spoke, she felt somewhat resentful. If Jiang Zhi had been more ambitious and become the top scholar, she would be his wife now, how prestigious that would be!
"So you two are sisters-in-law! I heard that the top scholar and the third-ranked scholar this year are twins. What a coincidence!"
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