The Earl's and Marquis's mansions were on the same street; once outside the Marquis's mansion, there was no need to even hitch up a carriage.
Jiang Shuwan and Madam Song rode in two sedan chairs, but her aunt did not go.
Fearing that she would lose face if she witnessed Jiang Yao suffering, Madam Song sent her aunt away.
"The roads are slippery due to the heavy snow, I'll have the carriage take Auntie."
Jiang Shuwan gave a signal and asked the household to provide a carriage to take her aunt back.
There was no reason to let my aunt go back empty-handed during the New Year, so I asked Granny Tao to pick up a piece of cloth and some fruits and snacks to send to her.
Aunt Fang never expected such a wonderful encounter. She immediately cast a grateful glance at Jiang Shuwan, while inwardly spitting countless times at Song Shi.
Song brought her to the Marquis's residence because she was afraid that Jiang Shuwan would refuse to help.
Now that the goal has been achieved, they'll discard her halfway through the journey and send her back directly.
In the dead of winter, she was summoned at will and dismissed at will.
That's really unfair.
On the contrary, Jiang Shuwan, being a sister-in-law, was also polite to her.
They also gave her fruit, snacks, and cloth, and sent her back by carriage.
Tsk tsk tsk.
No wonder she was able to marry into a noble family and live a respectable and wealthy life...
Look at his character.
The differences between people are enormous.
If someone has bad character, they'll live a miserable life.
The aunt rolled her eyes at Song, clearly looking down on her.
Song was very embarrassed by her gaze, her face turning pale and then red.
Jiang Shuwan lowered her head and covered her mouth, pretending she hadn't seen it.
Qingxing lifted the sedan curtain, got into the sedan chair, and soon arrived at the Earl's residence.
Qingxing went to knock on the door, and the servants guarding the door immediately opened it when they heard that it was the young mistress of the Marquis's mansion.
Meanwhile, he also sent a quick-witted servant to the backyard to inform the aunt.
"This way, Your Highness's wife."
The old woman who led the way was very respectful and polite to Jiang Shuwan.
Jiang Shuwan gave a soft "hmm" and led Song Shi slowly towards the backyard.
In her previous life, she lived in the Earl's mansion for almost ten years, and now she is revisiting the place.
I must say, it really does have a unique flavor.
Whether it's seeing old friends or familiar flowers and plants, there's a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Song was also taking a look at the Earl's residence.
The Marquis and Earl's mansions were wealthy and powerful; normally, a single street would only house fifty or sixty, or even seventy or eighty, households.
These two government offices, however, monopolized the entire street.
However, the Earl's Mansion is ultimately not as grand as the Marquis's Mansion; not only is its gate not as imposing and spacious as the Marquis's Mansion.
The courtyard was several sizes smaller than the Marquis's mansion, and there were fewer servants there as well.
Even the Taihu stones in the garden are not as uniquely shaped and beautiful as those in the Marquis's mansion.
The gap is reflected in every aspect, and when you add them all up, the difference is significant.
That silly girl of hers really lost the big picture for a small gain.
I'm so ripped off!
Not missing the heartache and regret in Madam Song's eyes, Jiang Shuwan composed herself and slowly walked towards Madam Bo's courtyard.
The plaques on the mansion read "Imperial Decree to Build the Marquis of Wenyuan Mansion" and "Imperial Decree to Build the Earl of Yongchang Mansion".
Imperial-built residences are those constructed by imperial decree.
Since the imperial edict has been obeyed, every flower, tree, house, and pavilion must be made according to the specifications.
The Marquis's residence was a rank higher than the Earl's residence, and naturally, even its garden was three times larger.
The Earl's Mansion has a smaller population, so its expenses are much lower than those of the Marquis's Mansion.
Therefore, the Earl's family was very wealthy.
Of course, that was all in my previous life.
After all, this time the noblewoman brought her entire dowry back with her.
The Earl's family's assets have shrunk considerably, and with coal prices so high now, the Earl's wife must be feeling the pinch.
Since she doesn't like Jiang Yao, should we reduce her charcoal supply?
As she was thinking this, the aunt came out to greet her with a group of maids and servants.
"Your Highness's wife, why are you here on such a cold day? Come in quickly."
"Why didn't you post something? I wasn't prepared at all."
The aunt greeted her with a smile and spoke in a very affectionate tone.
But Jiang Shuwan still sensed the dissatisfaction in her words.
Noble families value etiquette; it would be very impolite to arrive without an invitation.
Logically, Jiang Shuwan should apologize in this situation.
Jiang Shuwan curled her lips into a smile.
She didn't want to become enemies with Madam Bo for Jiang Yao's sake.
He would not apologize to Madam Bo for Jiang Yao's sake.
"Didn't Mrs. Receive the Invitation?"
"I clearly wrote it!"
Jiang Shuwan looked annoyed and pointed at the maid in green behind Song Shi, who was bowing her head, and scolded her.
How did you send out the invitations?
"You can't even do this little thing right!"
The aunt glanced at the maidservant subconsciously.
shock!
Isn't this that lowly hussy's personal maid?
How did she become Jiang Shuwan's maid?
She clearly saw this girl in the manor yesterday.
Lady Bo was stunned for a moment, and then she looked at Madam Song, who was standing next to Jiang Shuwan and looking at her angrily, and immediately understood what was going on.
It turned out that Jiang Yao had sent a maid out to deliver a message and find someone to back her up.
The lady gritted her teeth and glared fiercely at the personal maid beside her.
She had someone lock Jiang Yao's courtyard, yet someone still managed to climb out?
A venomous glint flashed in the eyes of the aunt.
He immediately became extremely polite to Jiang Shuwan.
She had previously thought that Jiang Shuwan's uninvited visit was somewhat impolite.
Now that she knows Jiang Shuwan came to support Jiang Yao, she is somewhat hesitant.
After all, Jiang Shuwan has influence with Madam Pei.
If Jiang Shuwan really supports Jiang Yao, then she will have a hard time dealing with it.
"Oh dear, it was the maid's fault. These young maids just don't know how to do things properly. Please come in, please come in."
"Thank you, Madam."
Jiang Shuwan responded with a smile, and then asked Qingxing to bring out the silk pastries she had brought.
The things she brought weren't worth much; the snacks and fruits were more than the yard could eat.
The silk was of good quality, but it was all older-looking material from her warehouse.
She couldn't wear it, but Mrs. Yu's age was just right for it.
The lady of the house took a liking to him immediately.
"We're all family, you're being too polite..."
They said it, but they didn't accept the gifts politely.
They were also somewhat unsure of Jiang Shuwan's intentions.
If Jiang Shuwan is going to stand up for that lowly woman, then she's being far too polite.
Suppressing her doubts, Madam Bo warmly welcomed Jiang Shuwan inside and had a maid serve her tea.
She was incredibly warm and attentive to Jiang Shuwan, but only so-so to Song Shi.
After the two families exchanged greetings, Madam Song didn't even drink tea and immediately said she wanted to go visit Jiang Yao's courtyard.
There's no reason to stop the mother-in-law from visiting her daughter's yard.
The lady of the house led the way, while exchanging glances with her personal maid, Granny Li.
Granny Li slipped away, and the Lady deliberately led her people away slowly.
As soon as Jiang Shuwan saw her actions, she knew that the Madam must have done something bad to Jiang Yao.
It wasn't convenient for them to see, so I had my personal maid clean up the mess.
She walked slowly, and Jiang Shuwan didn't urge her either, walking slowly as well.
Everyone strolled leisurely, as if taking a leisurely walk.
Madam Song was very anxious and grabbed the maid in green, ordering her to lead the way quickly.
"Madam, this way."
The maid in green was also anxious to save her mistress. She led Song Shi and the other servants away in a few strides.
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