I don't know what methods Mrs. Fan used, but Fan Weiwei really didn't make any waves after that.
The negative comments about Fan Weiwei that had been circulating on the street were suppressed by the Fan family, and everything was done as if nothing had happened.
He Jiuniang told the children to go about their business without worry, while she went to the palace to discuss with the Crown Princess the specifics of how to welcome the envoys from various countries.
This was something the Crown Princess wouldn't normally need to worry about, but considering that the Crown Prince would ascend the throne and she would also be the Empress, there would be even more things to deal with afterward, so she decided to treat this as practice.
The Crown Princess was pregnant and already somewhat exhausted. In addition, it was her first time handling such a large-scale event, so she was a little hesitant and asked He Jiu Niang to come to the palace to help.
Previously, He Jiuniang would go to the palace by herself, but because the Crown Princess had not had a good appetite a couple of days ago, Madam Sun asked He Jiuniang to bring some of her homemade pickled vegetables to the Crown Princess. It really worked, so the Crown Princess wanted to see Madam Sun and asked He Jiuniang to remember to bring Madam Sun with her next time she went to the palace.
Sun was a little nervous on her first visit to the palace, so she hurriedly asked He Jiu Niang for some extra lessons, such as what rules to follow when entering the palace. The people living there were the most noble ladies among the nobles. Although she had met many noble ladies during this time, they were still different.
It mainly stemmed from deep-seated respect and fear. They had heard that the palace was a place where people were devoured without spitting out their bones, and they were afraid that if they accidentally said the wrong thing, they would go in upright and come out horizontal.
More importantly, it jeopardized his son's future.
When He Jiuniang learned that the old lady was worried about these things, she did not laugh at her. Instead, she patiently explained to her that the situation in the palace was different from what she remembered. The Crown Princess was gentle and kind, and since the two of them were friends, she would not easily make things difficult for Madam Sun.
Most importantly, if you really think about it, she's a member of the royal family, with some kind of kinship, so there's not much to worry about.
Madam Sun blinked and said, "Oh right, how could I forget that you have this relationship! The Emperor is your uncle, so doesn't that mean I can do whatever I want in the palace?"
He Jiuniang laughed heartily: "If you think it's more convenient to walk sideways, then it's not impossible."
Mrs. Sun was unhappy and slapped her, but after that, she was really not worried anymore and laughed happily.
The next day at noon, I went to the palace with He Jiuniang. Although I was still a little nervous, I managed to control myself.
He Jiuniang didn't say much. Anyway, once she met the Crown Princess, Madam Sun would gradually relax.
Upon arriving at the Eastern Palace, it was indeed not as frightening as Sun had imagined.
This truly lives up to its reputation as a place for nobles; it's filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, and the palace maids and eunuchs are all very kind, with smiles on their faces.
Sun was no longer as nervous as she had been at the beginning, especially when she saw the Crown Princess, her heart immediately calmed down.
So the Crown Princess also has two eyes and a mouth, nothing special, hehehe...
Sun followed He Jiuniang in exchanging simple greetings and then sat down. The Crown Princess immediately praised her for looking young, saying she really didn't look like someone over fifty.
No woman could resist such words. Madam Sun instantly beamed with joy, almost reaching out to grab the Crown Princess's hand and say, "You have such good taste!"
"I had no appetite a few days ago, but thanks to my aunt, Jiu Niang sent me some delicious pickled vegetables. I have never eaten such delicious pickled vegetables before."
The Crown Princess knew that Madam Sun might be a little nervous, so she took the initiative to chat with her casually. When Madam Sun heard the Crown Princess say that her pickled vegetables were delicious, she instantly became proud, but still said, "If Your Majesty likes them, you can have my third son's wife send some more to the palace later. But this stuff is not good for your health if you eat too much of it, Your Majesty must not be greedy!"
Sun herself had given birth to four children, and with so many children in her family, and had raised them all to adulthood, she had her own experience and insights. Seeing that the Crown Princess was a very good person, she was naturally willing to chat a bit.
The Crown Princess smiled and agreed, then said, "Auntie has been in the capital for several days now. I had been thinking of holding a small banquet in the palace to see you and a few young ladies, but I suddenly have a lot of things to do and really can't find the time to have fun. So I can only see you in this way."
The Crown Princess spoke very kindly, calling Sun a "aunt" in her capacity, which was indeed a great honor for her. Sun said it was not appropriate, but she was also very happy in her heart. This was also a merit of her son and daughter-in-law, which made her, an old woman, proud.
“Your Majesty, you are too kind. If you wanted to see us, you could have just said so. There was no need to prepare a banquet. We are just country bumpkins, we don’t care about such things! It is my third son’s wife’s good fortune to have won Your Majesty’s favor. She speaks without thinking and may offend people without realizing it. Please take good care of her in the future…”
Madam Sun was worried that He Jiu Niang's outspoken nature might offend people, so she kept saying nice things to her, and the Crown Princess did not disappoint her, agreeing with her incessantly.
I actually envy He Jiuniang for having such a mother-in-law. Although she is called a mother-in-law, she is no different from a biological mother.
After talking for a while, He Jiuniang wanted to discuss important matters with the Crown Princess. Since Sun Shi had nothing to do, the Crown Princess asked a palace maid to take her for a stroll around the palace.
This time, welcoming the envoys from various countries requires a delicate balance: it cannot be extravagant, making it seem as if Bei Yan is fond of fawning over those people, nor can it be too shabby, lacking the demeanor of a great power. This is precisely what gives the Crown Princess a headache.
In He Jiuniang's view, it was not a big problem. She not only gave advice to the Crown Princess, but also recommended her family's business to the state banquet.
Yes, roast goose, braised duck, milk tea, and crispy potato pancakes have all made it onto the state banquet menu.
"These things aren't expensive, but they're valuable because they're novel. They're something other countries definitely don't have. They'll broaden their horizons, and naturally, they won't underestimate our Northern Flame."
He Jiuniang smiled slyly. This was a great opportunity to advertise, and who knew, maybe even do some international business. It sounded wonderful.
"Excellent! I knew you, Jiu Niang, would have a solution!"
Who wouldn't love a high-class banquet that doesn't cost a penny?
As for helping the Lu family's business reach new heights, she wouldn't mind lending a hand. After all, she often ate the food sent by the Lu family, something she couldn't get from other families.
"It's perfect that Lianhua and the others are here. I'll leave this matter to them. I feel at ease with them around."
He Jiuniang planned to be a hands-off manager, while also training her children's ability to handle important matters, so that they wouldn't be hesitant to go out and work on their own in the future.
Yes, she supports her children going out on their own. Young birds need to grow up and see the vastness of the sky. She has always encouraged her children to try things out, and she will cover for them if anything goes wrong.
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