Chapter 177 Cousin Ye Hanyi
Xing Chuxue frowned slightly, and her tone became a little colder.
"Where did this uneducated person come from? How dare you be so presumptuous and disrespectful in such a privileged place like the Imperial Palace?"
Jiang Jinnian's expression changed slightly.
"Miss Xing Er, please be polite to me!"
In the past, she would never have dared to confront the daughter of the Minister of Personnel, but now it was different. Her cousin was the Sixth Prince's concubine. Today, if she performed well, she might even be able to enter the Sixth Prince's Mansion, so she naturally became bolder.
Xing Chuxue was as cold as ice. "Some people don't have good manners, so why should I be polite?"
Jiang Jinnian refused to give in. "Isn't what I said the truth? She's clearly a divorced woman! Today, the palace is selecting a concubine for the prince. Every girl would be pure and innocent, yet a rotten apple like her got in the way."
Xing Chuxue was so angry that her face turned red. Just as she was about to speak, she was stopped by Lu Zhiran.
This is her own business. There is no reason for her to hide behind and let others fight for her.
She met Jiang Jinnian's gaze and spoke slowly, "During the Western Liang Dynasty, the talented woman Feng Yuexin was proficient in medicine and military strategy. She married General Chen Yuan and helped him quell a rebellion on the border. After Chen Yuan's death in battle, she retired to the mountains. Later, she was recalled by Emperor Hui of the Ming Dynasty and married to Prime Minister Li Youan. She followed Li Youan into battle, reformed the military medical system, and left behind the "Military Strategies and Medical Prescriptions," which influenced later generations of military and medical research."
"Jiang Yujun, a former merchant from the State of Xue, was well-versed in economics and agriculture. She married the wealthy merchant Li Jin and assisted in the management of the family business. After Li Jin's death, she married the Prime Minister Zhu Kunshun for the second time. She assisted in the implementation of the New Deal, reforming the tax system and promoting new agricultural tools and planting techniques. She also wrote 'A New Book on Agricultural Policy,' which influenced agricultural policy in later generations."
"These ancestors all divorced and remarried. Who can deny their achievements? Whether they remarried or not has nothing to do with their achievements and talents. The same is true for me. Your ridicule of me because of my divorce only reveals your shallowness and ignorance."
Lu Zhiran looked cold and her words left Jiang Jinnian speechless.
The noble ladies who were originally watching the show on the side also fell silent.
Originally, they all had prejudices against Lu Zhiran and Li Zhishen, and even looked down on them. Now, after hearing what she said, they couldn't help but feel deeply ashamed.
Xing Chuxue was the first to lead the applause, echoing loudly, "Well said! Some people are short-sighted and narrow-minded, and they still have the nerve to jump around here. They are truly clowns!"
Jiang Jinnian's face turned pale and blue, and he was extremely embarrassed.
Xing Chuxue pressed on, "Why don't you apologize to the county lady?"
"Xue'er, don't be rude!"
Xing Chuying walked up from outside the crowd and grabbed Xing Chuxue with an unhappy look on her face.
The two sisters are dressed completely differently. Compared with Xing Chuxue's liveliness and cuteness, Xing Chuying looks much more delicate and solemn.
Xing Chuxue was held back by her sister, but she was still very unconvinced.
"She was obviously the rude one. I was just saying something fair."
Xing Chuying glared at her angrily and warned in a low voice, "What did your parents tell you when you were home? Be careful with your words and actions, and don't meddle in other people's business!"
"But……"
"No buts! From now on you stay by my side and don't leave me for a single moment!"
Although Xing Chuxue was still unconvinced, she didn't dare to argue with her elder sister anymore and could only stand there obediently.
She gave Lu Zhiran an apologetic look, and Lu Zhiran smiled in response.
There was nothing wrong with what Xing Chuying did. At times like this, it was right to protect oneself.
At this time, a group of people came to the garden entrance, and everyone's attention turned to them.
They are Concubine Li, Concubine Rou and other concubines.
There was a young woman beside Concubine Li. She had elegant makeup, her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes were like autumn water, there was only a touch of rouge on her lips, and she was wearing a plain white long dress. She looked pure and elegant, like a lotus bud about to bloom.
She is Li Guifei's niece, Li Yunshang.
Lu Zhiran's gaze fell on another person.
The man followed beside Concubine Rou. She was very heroic, with a high nose bridge, dark skin, an upright posture, and a stern look between her eyebrows.
Different from the colorful costumes of the other beauties, she wore a dark blue riding suit, with her long black hair tied up high, decorated only with a jade hairpin.
She walked with a steady step, not like someone who was running for the position of imperial concubine, but rather like a female general about to go to war.
Her appearance looked quite familiar to Lu Zhiran.
Jiang Jinnian had just lost face and was unwilling to accept it, so he couldn't help but provoke again.
"Some people think that just because they have some connection with the Seventh Prince, they can become his consort? Humph, the Seventh Prince has a cousin, how can it be your turn?"
Lu Zhiran glanced at Jiang Jinnian indifferently. Jiang Jinnian shrank slightly at the look and did not dare to continue provoking her. He walked away angrily.
It turned out to be his cousin, no wonder she looked so familiar.
Both her appearance and temperament are very similar to him.
Concubine Rou kept her by her side, and her eyes were full of smiles when she looked at her. It was obvious that she loved and valued her niece very much.
Since ancient times, cousins have indeed been a beautiful story.
Lu Zhiran was in a very peaceful state of mind, without any disturbance at all.
Since ancient times, emperors have had three thousand beauties in their harems. She has always known what she wants, so naturally she would not feel jealous of this cousin who suddenly appeared.
Even if Xiao Yanci did not keep his promise and marry her as his principal wife, she would not be angry.
Whether she marries or not, it will not affect her achievements. Whether she marries or not, Xiao Yanci is her chosen ally, and she will become a hero who helps him ascend the throne.
Ye Hanyi noticed that someone was looking at her, and her eyes turned and met Lu Zhiran's.
Ye Hanyi looked at her with an ambiguous look in his eyes. Lu Zhiran nodded politely at her and turned away.
She is Xiao Yanci's cousin, a friend rather than an enemy. If possible, she would naturally be willing to make friends with him.
All the noble ladies hurriedly saluted. The Queen had not arrived yet, so Concubine Li, who had the highest rank, called out with a smile.
"Everyone, relax, don't be formal, just treat it like you're at home."
Having said that, who really dares to treat it as their own home?
Concubine Li said to Li Yunshang beside her, "Shang'er, don't stay with me. Go play with the girls of your age."
Li Yunshang immediately bowed and responded obediently.
Concubine Rou also patted Ye Hanyi's hand and said, "You should go too and get to know more people."
Ye Hanyi glanced at the girls who were dressed up in fancy clothes, and frowned unconsciously.
Li Yunshang was very versatile and had a wide range of social connections. Soon many young ladies came up to her and started chatting with her enthusiastically.
In contrast, Ye Hanyi's surroundings were much quieter.
Concubine Rou's father was a king of a different surname in southern Yunnan. In their eyes, Ye Hanyi was a bumpkin from a small border town.
Especially her outfit and the aura that keeps strangers away from her make people afraid to approach her.
No one disturbed him, and Ye Hanyi felt relieved.
But it was a little too early to relax.
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