Jiang Shuwan didn't miss the look of disdain in Jiang Yao's eyes.
She really didn't know what to say!
I still remember when she went to the Earl's mansion a few days ago, Jiang Yao saw her and looked flustered as she tried to hide inside the house.
Jiang Yao felt embarrassed at the time.
Now, does she feel superior again?
I don't know who gave her the courage.
Too lazy to pay attention to her, Jiang Shuwan headed back home.
There was nothing much going on inside, and she enjoyed several comfortable days in a row.
He eats and sleeps all day long, living a life as comfortable as a salted fish.
"Young Madam, the old lady invites you to have dinner."
On the fourteenth day of the first lunar month, Madam Pei sent someone to deliver a message.
Jiang Shuwan tidied herself up a bit and changed into an apricot-colored dress before heading over.
At this moment, Madam Wen was already in Madam Pei's room, along with the third and fourth wives.
"Greetings, Madam, and both aunts."
Jiang Shuwan greeted them one by one, then sat down to listen to them talk.
It was mainly Madam Pei and Madam Wen who were talking.
Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival.
On such days, all court ladies and women of official rank would enter the palace to pay their respects to the Empress.
Both Madam Pei and Madam Wen held official titles, making them the only ones qualified to enter the palace to pay their respects.
Jiang Shuwan and her two aunts accompanied her.
"You know the proper etiquette for going to the palace to pay your respects tomorrow."
"This isn't your first time entering the palace, but you still need to be careful."
"Yes, madam."
Madam Pei's admonitions only made Wen's eyes flash with impatience.
She had visited the palace to pay her respects more than once or twice, and Old Madam Pei had to give her repeated instructions.
Madam Pei glanced at her and frowned slightly.
It's not that she's long-winded.
In previous years, she wouldn't have needed to be so careful.
After all, the old Marquis Jian was favored by the emperor and held an important position.
Even in front of the Empress, they maintained a dignified demeanor.
However, this year the Earl's Mansion lost the Emperor's favor, and as a result, their Marquis's Mansion also lost face.
Because of their relationship with the Earl's Mansion, the daughters of noble families treated them with disdain.
It's always good to be careful.
After finishing their business, everyone drank a cup of tea, and then it was time for dinner.
"Grandma, your granddaughter is here to freeload a meal."
Just as everyone sat down at the table, Pei Shushu came running in.
She had originally gone to Jiang Shuwan's courtyard to freeload a meal, but the maid told her that Jiang Shuwan had come to Old Madam Pei's place.
So they came over to join in the fun.
"You little monkey, you're everywhere..."
Old Madam Pei chuckled and scolded her, and Pei Shushu chuckled twice.
She has been frequently going to Jiang Shuwan's house for meals lately, and Jiang Shuwan doesn't restrict her at all.
She also became more and more lively.
In addition, he was usually favored by Madam Pei, so he came over and sat down next to Jiang Shuwan.
At this moment, the six masters in the room had already taken their seats.
"Serve the food."
With a wave of her hand, Madam Chang summoned the tea-serving maids who filed in one after another.
When a family has a private meal, there aren't many rules.
Everyone ate and chatted about interesting things, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious.
The dishes were also quite good, with eighteen dishes including mountain delicacies, chicken, and duck, featuring both meat and vegetables, as well as fruits and snacks.
Everyone enjoyed the meal until Qingxing served Jiang Shuwan another bowl of rice.
The third and fourth wives looked at Jiang Shuwan with surprise.
"vulgar!"
Wen simply snorted coldly.
Madam Pei's expression remained unchanged, but her gaze lingered on Jiang Shuwan, seemingly unintentionally.
"Sister-in-law of the Crown Prince."
"Sister-in-law of the Crown Prince..."
Seeing Jiang Shuwan engrossed in eating, Pei Shushu quickly called out to her twice and secretly tugged at her sleeve.
"???"
Jiang Shuwan belatedly looked up, still holding a chopstick of stir-fried ham and bamboo shoots in her hand.
What's wrong?
She didn't do anything.
"You've eaten too much!" Pei Shushu covered her mouth with her hand and whispered a reminder.
Jiang Shuwan =_=: "..."
many?
Where are there more?
The small bowls used for serving rice in the Marquis's residence were the same size as bowls used in later generations.
These young ladies from noble families all had small appetites; the maids would only serve enough rice to cover the bottom of the bowl, and she would finish it in just two bites.
The bamboo shoots in the kitchen were so fresh and tender today that she couldn't resist eating more.
Jiang Shuwan looked down at her rice bowl.
Oh my god!
This seems to be the third bowl.
No wonder everyone looked at her with surprise, even the maids and servants around her looked astonished.
Who would have thought that such a well-mannered young mistress would be so unrestrained when eating?
They served the masters of the mansion, or the young ladies and wives who came to visit.
Not a single person asked for more rice after finishing their bowl.
The ladies and wives would move around a little, eat a few more bites of food, and then put down their chopsticks.
What kind of young mistress would order two more bowls when one wasn't enough?
That's really going too far...
Pei Shushu was also dumbfounded.
She often ate at Jiang Shuwan's place and knew that Jiang Shuwan's appetite was much larger than that of the average young lady or wife.
However, Jiang Shuwan controlled her appetite while outside, and ate only when she returned to her own courtyard.
What's wrong with me today...?
Jiang Shuwan also realized that she had been careless.
The main reason is that she's gotten used to eating three meals a day without any problems lately.
Today it was all Old Madam Pei and Madam Wen talking, she had nothing to do with it.
No one bothered her.
With nothing to do, she thought about finishing her meal and going back to her room.
Little did he know that he had forgotten he was dining in Madam Pei's courtyard and didn't pay attention to the occasion while eating.
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