Jiang Yuwei did not participate in their discussion because she also wanted to see Miss Wang wield the red-tasseled spear. Moreover, she thought Miss Wang was an interesting person, unlike the other young ladies who were pretentious and affected, which made people feel happy just by looking at her.
Wang Yuru was already somewhat drunk. She didn't care what others said about her. Right now, she only wanted to wield the red-tasseled spear well so as to bring honor to her mother.
With a swift movement, she wielded the red-tasseled spear with incredible skill, each step and kick executed with clean precision, leaving onlookers stunned.
These noble ladies from the capital had never seen such a scene before; they usually just gathered together to drink tea and play music.
Today, to witness a woman wielding a red-tasseled spear so beautifully, I've completely forgotten how I mocked Wang Yuru earlier. Instead, I'm filled with admiration as she completes the entire routine.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei was also very impressed and couldn't help but clap her hands. Following Jiang Yuwei's applause, the crowd who had been stunned also joined in clapping.
Even Ning Zixuan looked at Wang Yuru with great interest.
After finishing her dance routine, Wang Yuru felt the effects of the alcohol and was quite dizzy. She finally managed to walk up to Ning Zixuan, handed the red-tasseled spear to Yun Qing, and then said "thank you" to Ning Zixuan.
She stumbled and fell straight into Ning Zixuan's arms. Ning Zixuan did not push her away, but instead frowned and helped her up.
Seeing this, Jiang Yuwei quickly got up and ordered two maids to help Wang Yurou up.
“Madam Wang, I think Miss Wang has had too much to drink. Why don’t I have the maids help her to the guest room to rest?”
Seeing this, Madam Wang quickly got up and went to have Wang Yurou's maid help her up, saying awkwardly:
"My daughter has had too much to drink, and I'm so sorry for making you all laugh. It's getting late, so we won't bother you any longer. I'll take my daughter home now."
As she spoke, Lady Wang bowed to the Princess and said, blushing:
"I am so sorry to have disturbed Your Highness's banquet. I will definitely bring my daughter to apologize in person another day."
The princess smiled and waved her hand, saying:
"Madam Wang, you're too kind."
Then he looked at Jiang Yuwei and said:
"Yuwei, please see Madam Wang off for me."
Jiang Yuwei nodded and led Madam Wang outside.
"Madam Wang, I never expected Miss Wang to have such amazing skills."
Upon hearing Jiang Yuwei's words, Madam Wang smiled wryly and helplessly:
"Madam Jiang, please stop teasing me. I'm so worried about this daughter. All she does all day is play with swords and spears, or eat and drink. She has no serious business to attend to. I really don't know what to do with her."
As she spoke, Madam Wang turned and glared at Wang Yurou, who was still unconscious, and continued:
“She’s already this age, and she still can’t find a suitable husband. No one dares to come and propose marriage. My husband always says that I, as her mother, don’t know how to plan for my daughter. Tell me, what can I do with her like this?”
Seeing that Madam Wang was also a straightforward person who spoke her mind, Jiang Yuwei smiled and reminded her:
"I noticed that the young master treated Miss Wang quite well today."
Upon hearing this, Madam Wang shook her head with a wry smile and said:
“With a family background like the young master’s, what kind of girl can’t he find? Look at Princess Anping, and look at the second young lady of the Prime Minister’s mansion. Which one’s family background isn’t better than mine? Which one’s appearance isn’t more outstanding than mine? Alas, how could I dare to hope for a marriage alliance with the young master?”
As she spoke, Madam Wang glanced at Wang Yurou again, then smiled and said:
“I don’t want her to marry into a wealthy family. I just hope that she can find a suitable husband who will love and cherish her, and that she will never have to worry about food and clothing for the rest of her life.”
Jiang Yuwei realized that Madam Wang's words were indeed true. The mother and daughter seemed to bicker and dislike each other on the surface, but they both deeply loved each other in their hearts.
Madam Wang did not treat Miss Wang as a tool for marriage alliances; on the contrary, she wholeheartedly hoped that Miss Wang could find a suitable husband.
Thinking this, Jiang Yuwei smiled and shook her head. That's right. If it weren't for Mr. and Mrs. Wang spoiling Miss Wang since she was a child, she wouldn't have grown into such a happy person who is different from the world.
If we force Miss Wang to marry into the Prince's mansion, will she be unhappy in the future? Oh well, oh well, no one can say for sure what her fate with the Prince will be like at this moment, let nature take its course.
Thinking this, Jiang Yuwei didn't say anything more. She just smiled and saw Madam Wang and Wang Yurou off. When she returned to the banquet, Qinglan had no desire to stay in the Prince Jing's mansion any longer, so she also bid farewell to the Princess and left with Princess Anping.
Seeing that Madam Wang had left, Madam Li didn't want to stay any longer, so she said goodbye to the Princess and left as well.
Now, only Madam Lan from the Prime Minister's residence is still lingering, insisting on staying for the dinner.
Ye Yuqing also noticed the displeasure on the princess's face, but she had always been a person of little influence in the Prime Minister's residence. If she were to persuade Madam Lan to return to the residence, she would surely be scolded. Therefore, Ye Yuqing did not want to invite such displeasure.
Seeing that everyone had left, Ning Zixuan didn't want to linger any longer, so he also made an excuse to leave.
Ye Yingying had thought that staying here for dinner would allow her to spend some time alone with Ning Zixuan, but he left without even glancing at her, so she lost her appetite.
Seeing that most people had left, Jiang Yuwei instructed the kitchen not to prepare too much food. She told Xu Qianqian and Ning Chunlin to send some to their courtyards, and to send a little more to the Prince's courtyard and Jinglan Pavilion.
Jiang Yuwei naturally noticed the displeasure on the princess's face, so she urged the kitchen to serve dinner ahead of schedule.
After dinner was served, Madam Lan smiled and said:
“Your Highness, as you know, I’m not particularly particular about food. I don’t necessarily want to stay and have dinner at Prince Jing’s residence today. I just think that our Prime Minister’s residence should be closer to Prince Jing’s residence now.”
As she spoke, Madam Lan glanced at Ye Yingying and continued:
“Look at our Yingying, she’s about the same age as the young master now. We all know perfectly well why you invited us to your residence today.”
Madam Lan paused, then looked at the Princess and said:
"I don't like beating around the bush. If our Yingying could form a marriage alliance with the young master, that would be the best thing ever."
Upon hearing this, the princess picked up her teacup, took a small sip, and smiled faintly:
"I thought Madam Lan was going to say something to me, but it turns out it's about this. I think you've misunderstood, Madam Lan. Our Jingwang Mansion has just broken off the engagement with the Li family, and we don't want to hastily arrange a new marriage for Zixuan."
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