“Okay, ma’am.”
Upon hearing Madam Pei's words, the aunt's eyebrows practically flew off her feet.
Although some relatives had previously forced Jiang Yao to learn manners from her, ordinary relatives could not compare to the status of Madam Pei.
Madam Pei was the matriarch of the Pei family, and her words were like an imperial sword in the Pei household.
With Madam Pei around, even if her son wanted to protect that lowly woman, he couldn't.
"Don't worry, Grandma, I will definitely teach her well."
The old lady was speaking to Madam Pei, but her eyes were fixed on Jiang Yao.
Jiang Yao felt a chill run down her spine under her sharp and vicious gaze, and she even felt a sense of utter gloom about her future.
Then.
Wen was like a ray of light shining into her dark life.
“Grandma, I think Yanzhi’s daughter-in-law is very well-mannered. Why don’t we let her serve you your meals?” Madam Wen suddenly said.
Jiang Yao's palms trembled with excitement.
She knew that the wicked woman Wen would not let Jiang Shuwan get away with it.
"What, you don't want to serve me?" Old Madam Pei stared at Wen Shi, her eyes filled with displeasure.
Wen subconsciously bit her lip.
Noble families have strict rules, and every day they must go to their mother-in-law's room to observe the rules and serve her meals.
Although Madam Pei was strict about rules, she was also a kind-hearted person.
The four wives of the Marquis's family, except when they commit crimes, are not usually required to follow any rules or serve their mother-in-law meals.
Of course, on occasions like clan banquets, the daughter-in-law is obligated to serve her mother-in-law the meal.
This is the rule of the Marquis's mansion, and also the dignity of a daughter-in-law.
so.
As soon as Madam Bo entered the dining room, she took the black and gold chopsticks and waited to serve Madam Pei her meal.
She had already figured out how to outdo the Wen family.
Upon hearing Wen's words, the aunt was quite taken aback.
That wicked woman, Wen, is a master of pretense. She not only wears a string of Buddhist beads every day to feign compassion, but also acts very respectful to Old Madam Pei in public, trying to gain a good reputation everywhere.
Over the years, she has indeed earned a reputation for charity, which has greatly overshadowed her.
Today is really strange.
She actually refused such a great opportunity to shine at the clan banquet...
Madam Bo was unaware of what Madam Wen was planning, but Jiang Yao knew perfectly well.
Seeing that Madam Pei was reluctant to let Jiang Shuwan serve her meals, Jiang Yao quickly stood up from her seat.
"Your granddaughter-in-law is willing to serve you meals, please do me the favor."
They're all newlyweds, and she's already taken the initiative to ask for help with the baby. How could Jiang Shuwan possibly stay out of it?
When the time comes, the two daughters-in-law will serve the old lady her meals, which will show that she is well-mannered and considerate!
Jiang Yao was calculating her plans meticulously.
The aunt yelled at her, "What's it to you? Do you even know how to serve the old lady her meals?"
She thought Jiang Yao was competing with her for attention.
“Grandma, since my nephew’s wife has said so, why don’t we let the sisters serve you together?”
"The arrival of a new bride is also an honor for them."
As she spoke, Madam Wen glanced at Jiang Yao, though she had no idea what her niece-in-law was thinking.
But when the opportunity came, how could she miss it?
Wen's gaze fell directly on Jiang Shuwan.
The look in his eyes seemed to say, "Your sister is willing to serve the old lady her meals, what are you waiting for?"
Jiang Yao also stared intently at Jiang Shuwan.
I wish I could agree for her.
When others are eager to slap her in the face, how could Jiang Shuwan refuse?
The girl stood up gracefully.
"The granddaughter-in-law is willing to serve the old lady her meals."
As soon as she finished speaking, the maids and servants filed in.
Hundreds of delicacies were served, including countless kinds of mountain delicacies and seafood, as well as numerous pastries and snacks, many of which had never been seen before.
The gold and silver porcelain pieces were even more exquisite and luxurious, with the Pei family crest printed on the edges. They were exclusively for noble families, and some of the finest porcelain pieces were gifts from the palace; even breaking one of them would be too expensive to compensate for.
Today's banquet is the most prestigious clan banquet the Marquis's family has held in recent years.
Yongshou Hall is spacious and grand, with magnificent screens, exquisite utensils, and dazzling jewelry ornaments.
Every corner of the mansion exudes wealth and power, inspiring fear and trepidation in all who behold it.
The Marquis's residence has strict rules.
The house was filled with masters, maids and servants who served them, and food-serving girls.
Two or three hundred people moved back and forth in the room, silently, as if it were a quiet room, without making a sound.
Such a magnificent and imposing sight is bound to cause panic.
The young lady, attending the event for the first time, accidentally knocked over the silver basin used for washing hands.
The silver basin fell to the ground with a jarring sound.
The whole room was filled with masters and servants, all of whom were watching them.
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"I'm sorry."
The two young ladies blushed instantly. Their apologies did not lessen their panic; instead, they became even more uneasy under the gaze of others.
Their dining etiquette was also flawed.
The room was filled with younger people, all sitting on chairs with their knees together, hands clasped, facing Madam Pei.
The two young ladies hunched over, staring at the piece of land in front of them, which made their mother anxious and frustrated.
They clearly learned the rules, so why did they forget them all at the last minute?
They came specifically because the old lady wanted to praise them.
The young lady's mother was frantically giving her daughter meaningful glances.
As the saying goes, perseverance pays off. The two young ladies finally received their mother's signal, and immediately sat up straight, adjusted their posture, and turned to face Madam Pei.
A young lady from a tribal family moved too much and accidentally bumped into a maid who was delivering vegetables.
Just as a pot of bubbling emerald white soup was about to be poured over the young lady's head, a slender hand suddenly reached out and held the pot.
It was Jiang Shuwan who came to the rescue.
"Thank you, sister-in-law of the young master." The young lady looked at Jiang Shuwan with bright eyes.
If this soup were spilled, her face might be ruined.
"Thank you, Madam Crown Prince, thank you, Madam Crown Prince." The young lady's mother was also very grateful and kept thanking her.
“It’s alright,” Jiang Shuwan said with a faint smile. “Although the clan banquet is a grand family feast, we are all relatives, so there’s no need to be too nervous.”
Having said that, she gracefully returned to stand beside Madam Pei.
Madam Pei's fondness for her grew even stronger.
I felt that she was very perceptive and quick-witted.
Not only did she save the person, but she also offered kind words of comfort, displaying the demeanor of a matriarch.
That's how a mistress is; she can't just think about showing off.
In critical moments, we must help our relatives and friends so that a family can prosper and flourish for generations to come.
good!
This granddaughter-in-law is quite nice.
Madam Pei was already seven-tenths satisfied with Jiang Shuwan.
Afterwards, Jiang Shuwan served her meals with great care and attention. With just a glance, she knew what she wanted to eat.
Madam Pei praised Jiang Shuwan again.
On the other hand, Jiang Yao was feeling very uncomfortable.
She always wanted Jiang Shuwan to make a mistake so that she could outshine her.
Jiang Shuwan made no mistakes whatsoever, and her actions were meticulous and thoughtful, which made Old Madam Pei nod repeatedly in approval.
Seeing that she was being praised, Jiang Yao became anxious and made a mistake. Not only did she stick her chopsticks into the tablecloth while picking up food, but she also almost spilled a bowl of bird's nest soup on Old Madam Pei.
"Look at you, so useless! You don't need to serve me here, go back to your seat!" The aunt scolded her immediately when she saw her clumsy behavior.
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