This set of jewelry excels in its unique features. The jade is as transparent as the blue sky and reflects golden light during the day. At night, it emits moon-white light, like clouds and waves.
Back then, two princes from Tianhai Kingdom fought for this set of jewelry at the cost of a city, and it eventually fell into the hands of the eldest prince. This story was widely circulated in the Great Zhou Dynasty, so the noble ladies recognized it at a glance.
Many of the ladies in the back were ladies who had attended the Queen Mother's flower viewing banquet, and they found that Princess Jing seemed different.
There is no difference in appearance, but the feeling is different. I can’t tell you exactly what the change is. It seems to be more dazzling?
Jian Yu would have laughed after hearing this. How could she not be dazzling when she was dressed so brightly?
"My wife pays her respects to Princess Jing." Mrs. Zhang bowed and said hello.
Jian Yu exchanged greetings with Mrs. Zhang, and when Mrs. Gu next to her greeted her, she gave a faint hum and said, "No need to be restrained today."
Princess Jing walked in front, Mrs. Zhang was half a step behind, and there was a maid in front leading her to the seat of honor.
The seats in the courtyard have been arranged, and the canopy that covered the sun last night has been put up. Listening to Mrs. Zhang talking about the banquet process, Jian Yu nodded repeatedly.
Mrs. Gu was a few steps behind, and her face was not particularly good-looking. Ning Guogong was the concubine of the late Queen, and was also the uncle of Princess Jing! Although he is a concubine from the side branch, he is still one step closer than others!
Princess Jing actually, actually treated her like this!
In fact, Jian Yu didn't do anything, she just treated Mrs. Gu equally with other married women.
Mrs. Gu thought that Jian Yu confiscated her post because she had some scruples. She came to attend the banquet at Zhenguo General's Mansion, and it would be the same if the two parties contacted her again.
As an elder, coming out to greet him was already a show of dignity, but the other party showed no attitude at all, and Mrs. Gu felt uncomfortable.
What the elders said was Mrs. Gu's wishful thinking, but Jian Yu didn't accept it.
Although Jian Yu was making incense in the past few days, she also asked people to inquire about the interpersonal relationships in Shengjing, such as the in-laws of the female family members in various houses.
The final result is that she can attend the banquet without fear! Jian Yu only needed to be comfortable to become Princess Jing. Even the Queen Mother did not dare to act like an elder in front of Prince Jing, let alone others.
Watching Princess Jing sit down, the wives present also had complicated emotions. The second girl of the Jian family who had to salute and say hello to them when they first met has now become a high-ranking figure.
When Jian Yu came back from the south of the Yangtze River, Mrs. Jian specially held a banquet for her granddaughter and invited many officials and women who were close to the Jian family. At that time, these ladies sat in the guest seats and received Jian Yu's courtesy, and then went to the banquet. Comment on someone who is well-behaved and sensible.
Now, less than a month later, the situation has turned upside down.
I had heard about Princess Jing from outside, but it was really hard to place it on the beautiful girl in front of me. She looked like the pampered little daughter in the family, and there was no way she was fierce and untamable.
People inevitably have a common problem, judging people by their appearance. Many people felt relieved when they saw Jian Yu's soft appearance, feeling that the outside world was spreading rumors.
Princess Jing is just a little girl, she is not worthy of facing a powerful enemy.
Mrs. Gu was such a person. She had contempt for Jian Yu's obviously immature appearance. To be precise, she wanted to act like an elder, especially in front of Mrs. Zhang, to make herself look good.
After sitting on the main seat, Jian Yu glanced at the people sitting on both sides below and saw Tang Fu in the last two rows.
Tang Fu took the initiative to tell Mrs. Zhang about this location that was neither far nor near. Taking the post given by the Queen Mother, Mrs. Zhang couldn't arrange it if it was far away, but she was afraid of upsetting Princess Jing if she was close.
Tang Fu suggested this, and she immediately fell in front of Mrs. Zhang. She also felt that the Queen Mother had asked her to come on this trip. The woman was embarrassed, and Mrs. Zhang felt half pity for Tang Fu.
In this regard, Tang Fu has always been meticulous in her work and is extremely good at leaving a good impression in front of others. Her good reputation is also earned with such care.
"Princess, it's too hot at noon. How about we have lunch here first, watch the troupe perform, and then enjoy the flowers in the afternoon?"
Seeing Jian Yu nodding, Mrs. Zhang continued: "My wife has also prepared flower meals and flower desserts. The princess can try them to see if they suit her taste."
Mrs. Zhang, who likes flowers, is a person who can only break flowers when they bloom. She believes that flowers are not only beautiful when they bloom on the branches, but also have meaning when eaten in the stomach.
When Mrs. Zhang spoke to Jian Yu, she was soft and delicate, with a hint of coaxing. If Mrs. Zhang's four sons were here, they would definitely have goosebumps everywhere. They have been beaten with feather dusters since they were young. , have you ever seen your mother so peaceful and gentle?
This is really not Mrs. Zhang trying to please Princess Jing. She really likes her. This is how the little daughter she gave birth to in her dream looked like! It's a pity that all four of them are sons.
The more she looked at Jian Yu's appearance, the happier Mrs. Zhang became. Princess Jing was like the rich peony she loved most when she was young, beautiful and fragrant, bright and elegant!
"Okay, Mrs. Zhang will arrange it."
Jian Yu, who had eaten breakfast late, was not very hungry, but she was interested in the flower meal and wanted to try it.
At this time, Mrs. Gu suddenly said: "Princess Jing, I have something I don't know whether to say or not."
Old body? This was a bit of an overstatement. Jian Yu smiled and said in a sweet tone: "I don't know if I should say it or not? Then don't say it."
Seeing Mrs. Gu's slightly startled reaction, Jian Yu's smile did not diminish, and she complained in her heart. She thought she could talk but it didn't matter? Who would want to listen to words that are obviously offensive?
The other wives did not expect Princess Jing to be so direct.
Mrs. Gu quickly came to her senses and said, "After much deliberation, I decided to say this for the sake of Princess Jing."
Then Mrs. Gu did not wait for Jian Yu to answer, she continued: "The anniversary of the family funeral has not passed, it is better for Princess Jing to dress more plainly, and she must not drink alcohol during the banquet..."
Mrs. Zhang's face dropped when she heard this.
"The banquet I prepared for the princess is all vegetarian and fruit and scented tea. Moreover, the emperor once said that you need to wear period clothes for the first seven days, and don't care after that."
The emperor was Emperor Wenji, the great-grandfather of the current emperor. This emperor overturned many bad old customs, and women could now openly show their faces outside, which also benefited from this.
Old Mrs. Gu spoke slightly accusingly of Princess Jing, but she also slapped Mrs. Zhang in the face for hosting the banquet.
Both of them have their own reasons. One is a conventional rule, which is still followed by the big families today, and the other is based on the emperor's words.
The two looked at each other, neither giving way to the other, and the atmosphere dropped to freezing point.
At this time, a chuckle broke the deadlock.
Everyone looked at Princess Jing.
