Zhao Yunzhu took the post and looked at the content on it, his expression becoming increasingly stiff.
"Miss, why did the Prince Song's Mansion send an invitation at this critical moment?"
Aunt Hua came forward and looked at the handwriting on the invitation, and was confused for a moment.
Aunt Hua is illiterate.
Zhao Yunzhu read the handwriting on the invitation word by word.
"The Prince Song's Mansion held a family banquet, and only invited some of the families with whom we have a good relationship."
"Family dinner?"
Aunt Hua frowned. At this critical moment, many wedding banquets in Chang'an City had been cancelled.
But the Prince Song's Mansion just wanted to show off at this critical juncture.
Aren’t you afraid of being blamed by the palace for acting this way?
"Well, the family dinner is tomorrow. Let's go take a look and see what's going on at Prince Song's mansion."
…
On the second day, since Qin Zongzhi was not at home, the task of attending the family dinner at Prince Song's Mansion naturally fell on Zhao Yunzhu and Du Jiaojiao.
"A carriage, would you mind?"
Zhao Yunzhu looked at Concubine Du who was wearing a light green dress. She was dressed particularly simply today, and her clothes were obviously a little looser than before.
"Okay. I'll listen to you, sister."
Perhaps it’s because she’s become a mother, but Du Jiaojiao now exudes a gentleness all over her body, which makes people feel much better.
We got on the carriage and arrived at Prince Song's Mansion.
Zhao Yunzhu was first helped out of the carriage by Linglong.
Then she turned around to support Du Jiaojiao behind her. Du Jiaojiao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and put her hand in hers, "Thank you."
Zhao Yunzhu smiled and shook her head, indicating that she didn't need to be so polite.
The servants of Prince Song's mansion took the two of them to the banquet.
According to the old rules, one naturally has to pay respects to the mistress first.
But because Princess Song is seriously ill, she has not appeared in public for a long time.
Princess Shumin was wearing a light purple dress embroidered with magnolia patterns today. Following behind her was a woman dressed in a turquoise dress, but the woman looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old.
She followed Princess Shumin with a reserved look, a hint of timidity in her eyes.
"Yeah, it really looks like—"
"Yes, they look like they were carved from the same mold."
"I heard earlier that Princess Song was ill. Who wouldn't be angry?"
"Looking at my former beloved husband all day, with a woman who looks so much like me when I was young, swaying before my eyes, this is murderous..."
At the banquet, some people were whispering, and all these words fell into Zhao Yunzhu's ears.
She had certainly never seen what Princess Song looked like when she was young, but since others spoke so confidently, it seemed almost certain.
When Song Shumin saw her coming, she dropped her work, took the woman's hand, and ran towards her with a smile.
"Concubine Yun, Concubine Du."
"Princess Shumin."
“…”
After they exchanged greetings, Song Shumin couldn't wait to pull her towards another empty table.
"This is my father's new concubine, Lan."
She introduced with a smile.
Zhao Yunzhu nodded at Aunt Lan as a greeting.
Seeing Aunt Lan lowering her eyes shyly, she was touched. A woman like this, a beautiful girl from a small family, shy and timid, how many men in this world could not be moved?
"My Lady, I will go somewhere else to entertain the guests first. I will leave these two concubines from Prince An's Mansion to you, my Lady, to take good care of."
Aunt Lan's voice was soft, like the graceful orchid in the valley.
Song Shumin nodded, and Aunt Lan bowed again before leaving.
"The national mourning hasn't even ended yet, and the Prince Song's Mansion is already hosting this banquet. Could it be for Aunt Lan?"
Zhao Yunzhu expressed his guess.
Seeing Song Shumin nodded.
Then he continued, "What about the palace?"
"My father has already consulted the Queen Mother, and with her permission, we are having today's family dinner."
Zhao Yunzhu understood, but she was still a little surprised. "I didn't expect that Prince Song would act this way for a woman other than Princess Song."
There was a dark look in Song Shumin's eyes.
"I have specially sought it out, so it will naturally be a sure kill."
"I heard that Princess Song is ill?"
"Well, the doctor said that if the situation continues, my life might be in danger."
Song Shumin looked at Aunt Lan, without a trace of emotion in her eyes.
It seemed to be talking about the life and death of an insignificant person.
"Father doesn't want to mistreat Aunt Lan. To prevent others from talking about her, he's holding a family banquet to celebrate for her."
Song Shumin continued to speak, with no emotion in her eyes.
"Princess, the princess invites you over."
The maid from Prince Song's mansion stepped forward, bowed, and reported.
"knew."
She waved her hand, signaling the maid to leave.
"Concubine Yun, Concubine Du, I'll be back soon."
Song Shumin smiled apologetically and then left with her people.
"Princess Shumin has changed a lot."
Du Jiaojiao couldn't help but sigh.
Zhao Yunzhu strongly agrees with this point.
Her gaze fell again on Aunt Lan who was busy. She seemed timid, but she was able to work hard in front of others despite her timidity.
If such a woman had no ambition, she would naturally not believe it.
I just don't know whether this woman that Song Shumin found to sow discord between the Song King and his wife will eventually get out of her control.
"Sister, what do you think of Aunt Lan?"
Zhao Yunzhu turned her head to look at Du Jiaojiao who was asking the same question to her, but did not answer. She didn't know why she asked such a question.
"From what I can see, I'm afraid that person will become a remarkable figure in the future. I just wonder if Princess Shumin will be able to control this Concubine Lan."
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