Guests have already started to enter the palace, including those from the Duke of Zhenguo, the Duke of Huguo, the Marquis of Annan, the Marquis of Anbei, the Marquis of Yongning, the Marquis of Changshun, as well as those from the Prince Consort's Mansion, the Earl's Mansion, the Shangshu, the Vice Minister's Mansion, the General's Mansion, other colleagues of the third and fourth ranks, and some minor officials who left after giving gifts.
There were more than twenty families of nobles and honorifics who came, plus those from various officials' residences, the head of the Su family and the Bai family, and even four people from the Rong family came, along with parents, brother and sister-in-law. There were more than three hundred people in total, and problems could easily arise if not arranged properly.
Although everyone has always looked down on the Marquis of Changping, there is still contact and face, so everyone who should come and can come has come.
This was also the first time that Bai Zhiyue truly witnessed the social interactions among the nobles, which was completely different from the occasions she had been to when she was on missions.
The etiquette must not be wrong at all. What method should be used for each class, who will receive them, and where will they be arranged? Fortunately, most of these are handed over to a group of people represented by Nanny Hua and the butler.
She only needed to follow the arrangements, and if she needed to greet someone, she would go to the door to greet them. Then she would sit down and talk to them for a few words. After the seating was arranged, she would wait for the next wave until all the guests arrived.
The old lady's fever had subsided a little, but her health had not improved much. She forced herself to attend the banquet this time. She always felt that the Bai family was not capable of handling such a big occasion, and she was worried without her watching over them.
Under normal circumstances, this banquet would not be hosted by Bai Zhiyue. The old lady would preside over it and would not allow Bai to do such a thing. After all, she did not have the energy, so she had to let Bai do it.
The Bai family didn't expect Zhiyue to turn things around. She was released early and even hosted the banquet. This acknowledged her status as the mistress in front of all the families.
The Bai family's father and son exchanged some thoughts.
"Could it be that my sister still has a chance?"
"It's not certain. It's possible that the old lady couldn't handle it and had to let her out to deal with it. We'll see after today."
"Should we go to the mother's place to ease the tension?"
Bai Baiwan thought about it.
"Forget it. We already said that last time. Given her current personality, she can't calm down. Look, she didn't even give us a wink when we came here today. She just let the servants arrange us here. It's still up to the Marquis."
"Well, she's too outrageous. She's so disrespectful to her family. Without us, she wouldn't be where she is now."
"Okay, stop talking. This is not home."
The high-ranking first-rank imperial officials were all chatting with the old lady.
"You are a blessed child. I think the child is good-looking, plump and full of energy. He will definitely have a bright future."
"Thanks to the Duke's wife's good wishes, I am looking forward to having a house full of children and grandchildren and enjoying their blessings."
"It won't be long before we have another grandson. That would mean we have a large family. Why didn't that one come?"
I am interested in the topic of Rong family and want to find something to talk about.
"All the guests here today are distinguished guests. After all, she is a concubine, so we can't let her offend the distinguished guests."
This makes it clear that Rong is just a concubine
"I am still a concubine after all!"
There's something hidden in what he said. Fortunately, the Rong family wasn't here, otherwise how would I put my face?
Rong's mother and sister-in-law went to see her.
"Mom, you are here. Are Dad and brother here?"
"I'm here, we're all in the front yard. Are you feeling well?"
They all knew that I couldn't show up at an occasion like today.
"I'm fine, but I was supposed to be the one to come out today, but now I'm locked up here and can't leave the yard. I'm so unwilling."
"Mrs. Bai has indeed stolen the show today. The old lady can't show up, but the Marquis seems to be giving her some respect, allowing her the opportunity to show off in front of the nobles. Don't worry, I won't let her succeed. She will soon become a disgrace to the Marquisate. Your father has made all the arrangements, so just wait for good news."
"Daddy still understands me best!"
"With your father and brother here, you won't suffer any loss."
"How's the old woman doing?"
"Just hold on."
"He's not dead yet. Looks like I need to increase the dosage."
"Don't worry, you won't live long anyway. We won't stay any longer, as the feast is about to begin. Anyway, don't worry about anything, just relax and wait for the birth."
"Well, I listen to my parents."
From beginning to end, she never said a word to her sister-in-law Guan, as if she didn't exist.
Guan kept her head down and said nothing, like a puppet.
Upon hearing the news, Bird No. 1 hurried to find Bai Zhiyue and chirpedly relayed the conversation between the mother and daughter.
"Arrangements made? What kind of arrangements?"
"They didn't say anything. They only said that they would make you a disgrace to the Marquisate. There would be no chance of recovery, and you would be killed for sure."
"I see. Thank you. I have prepared food in the yard. I have placed portions on the stone table. Come and eat when you are hungry."
"Okay, I like fragrant melon seeds the most."
"Then prepare more for you next time."
"Mom, we can't let the Rong family go either. They are too evil."
"It seems that Rong Wanting can do so much thanks to the support of the Rong family. If that's the case, we definitely can't let them go."
"I will also listen for Mom and will definitely not let them succeed."
"Don't waste your abilities. We don't even know who his forces are. It's too much effort to find and eliminate them one by one. Now that you're prepared, you won't be fooled again. Just wait for them to make their move. You won't be able to sleep well today, and you'll definitely be very tired. So use your abilities sparingly."
"I can never help my mother."
"You are still young, you will grow up, and having you here is the best arrangement."
"Um"
The banquet began, and the dishes were served one by one. The play on the stage had also begun, and the sound of drumming and music was very lively.
Bai Zhiyue chatted with the lady at the same table, drank a glass of fruit wine, and talked about opera. She handled it pretty well.
"Madam Bai heard that you saved the young master by giving him Qi. Could you tell me how you did it?"
Well, there are always people who don’t know the rules and just want to show off.
"You're right to ask that. I'm thinking of spreading this method. Who knows, it might save a life someday."
Bai Zhiyue explained to her seriously what artificial respiration is and how it can save patients who are drowning, have cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest, or have irregular breathing.
"As long as the person isn't truly dead, there's still a chance of survival. I learned this from an overseas businessman. This method can really save lives. You can go home and tell your family about it and keep it in mind. You never know when it might be useful."
The man originally wanted to mock her for not having anyone to help her give birth, and for having to breathe for the child herself to survive. However, she acted as if she didn't understand, and told everyone about it openly as if it was a good thing.
"Humph, what decent person would do this kind of mouth-to-mouth rescue?"
"Well, when your son or daughter is faking their own death from drowning, just leave them to die. A proper mother like you wouldn't save them that way anyway."
"How dare you curse my child?"
"It's just a metaphor. Why are you so angry? Please don't faint from anger. Otherwise, I will have to decide whether to save you or not. If I save you, you'll say I insulted you by using dishonest methods. If I don't save you, you might die of anger and bring bad luck to my mansion."
Humph, you are causing trouble in my territory without even considering your own weight.
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