The Royal Garden, which was bustling and noisy just now, suddenly became quiet.
Everyone knelt down and saluted to welcome the Queen.
Ji Sangwan looked up. She couldn't remember how long it had been since she stepped into the palace. Ever since she was injured, she had been ordered to live in seclusion.
At that time, no one said a word for me. The people in the Hou Mansion seemed to have some tacit understanding, concealing their existence and keeping silent!
In the previous life, Ji Sangwan only thought that they were partial, but now that he thought about it carefully, it might not be that simple.
Ji Sangwan suppressed her curiosity first. After all, she was still in the palace and she had to behave herself. She wanted to see why the Yong'an Marquis Mansion went to great lengths to send Ji Yunrou into the palace and wanted to replace her step by step.
After the Queen concubine arranged for everyone to sit down, Ji Sangwan was pulled to her side by Princess Zhan, but Liang Han was eager to take her place.
Ji Sangwan stood up: "Aunt, I'm going to bring my cousin back. He really doesn't look like him in such a big crowd!"
Liang Han is not very old, but because of his noble status, he is also the one that the ladies want to marry.
Now, Ji Sangwan is afraid of losing face to Ji Yunrou, and even worse to Princess Zhan, with a concubine in his house.
What's more, as the legitimate daughter of the Hou family, she has a need.
Ji Sangwan walked over and looked down at Liang Han who introduced him enthusiastically. The figure obscured Liang Han's gaze, and Liang Han reluctantly raised his head.
"Ji Sangwan, what are you doing here? Now if you don't please my mother, you..."
“It was my aunt who asked me to call Prince Liang back, but in full view of everyone, this really didn’t look right.
My aunt said, if you don't want to stay here, you can go back home! "
Liang Han gritted his teeth, but did not dare to make the matter too serious.
"I am my mother's biological son. Stop pretending to be powerful here!"
After Liang Han finished speaking, he left angrily.
Ji Sangwan frowned, displeasure flashed in his eyes. Ji Yunrou didn't know what means she used to make the men around her crazy. Because it was Ji Shaocheng who brought Ji Yunrou, Liang Han refused to leave, and unknowingly pushed Ji Yunrou to the main position.
It's really embarrassing to look at it like this now.
Ji Sangwan frowned deeply, his displeasure was very obvious.
She looked at Ji Yunrou. Her cheeks were still red and swollen, and there was a thick layer of rouge and gouache on her face to cover up the scars on her cheeks that had not healed recently.
Although the Hou Mansion used good medicinal materials, it was really difficult to recover in a short time.
She lowered her eyes and said coldly: "You... get out of the way!"
Xu Ji Yunrou had someone to support her just now, and when she raised her head, she became more confident: "Sister, it is too much for you to humiliate me in public. It was my father and brother who asked me to come to the banquet. Do you still have the power to override the Queen and drive me out? Can’t do it?”
Ji Yunrou spoke confidently and glanced at the queen in her seat, feeling quite proud.
"Just because the Queen is here, Ji Yunrou, you should know the difference between superiority and inferiority. I am the legitimate daughter of the Marquis Mansion, and this throne should be given to me. You are the daughter of a concubine... you should not be said to be a concubine. Even if you have the power to come here, you should position yourself correctly!"
"you!!!"
Ji Yunrou looked ugly and wanted to argue with Ji Sangwan, but Ji Shaocheng beat her to it.
"Sang Wan, don't go too far.
My father asked me to bring Yunrou here to see me and get familiar with my father's family friends. You made a scene without saying a word and embarrassed Yunrou. It's just a position, and you have to come and fight for it.
When did you become so stingy? "
Ji Shaocheng's tone was full of dissatisfaction, implying that Ji Sangwan really cared.
Ji Sangwan was too lazy to argue with him, and just said coldly: "A legitimate daughter is a legitimate daughter, and a concubine is a concubine. These are the rules of respect and inferiority set by our ancestors. How come you are so stingy with me!"
Ji Yunrou was obviously unwilling. She kept sobbing to express her grievances, but never moved even a step away.
Ji Sangwan grabbed Ji Yunrou's neck with one hand and kneaded Ji Yun unceremoniously.
After recuperation, she was no longer as weak as before. And even if Ji Sangwan behaved well before, it was a fact that she practiced martial arts when she was a child. She could still deal with a weak girl like Ji Yunrou.
Ji Yunrou's center of gravity was unsteady and she almost fell to the ground and made a fool of herself.
"Sister, you are going too far!"
Ji Yunrou said, but Ji Sangwan ignored him and sat in the main seat.
Although everyone was complimenting the Queen, a few dignitaries noticed this and looked at Ji Yunrou with unkind eyes.
She should have been so glorious today, attending the spring banquet in place of Ji Sangwan, but she couldn't bear to be so embarrassed.
Ji Yunrou could even feel the whispers of people around her.
…
After this little interlude, the spring feast began.
The queen personally prepared fine wine and snacks, which were served by the palace maids.
Although the Hou Mansion was said to be well-dressed and well-fed, Ji Yunrou did not see the appearance of the palace, and there was a greedy look in her eyes.
Ji Sangwan watched, pushed a plate of snacks to Ji Yunrou's side, and drank alone.
Every year at the spring banquet, noble ladies display their talents to add to the fun.
Today is no exception.
As soon as the Empress finished speaking, Ji Yunrou put down her snacks and stood up.
"The Empress, your servant Ji Yunrou, the second young lady of the Yong'an Hou Mansion, is willing to perform!"
Ji Yunrou stood up in a hurry, but she didn't want to eat too hastily just now. The snack was sticky to her teeth and stuck to her mouth in a very inelegant way. Ji Sangwan just smiled and said nothing.
The Queen was also embarrassed.
"I have long heard that Marquis Yong'an has found the second young lady who has been living outside the palace due to illness since childhood. This is the first time I have seen her today. She is indeed a beauty.
The rules in the palace are not complicated, but you should learn a few things from your sister. "
At this time, the queen suddenly spoke.
In the past, Ji Sangwan learned to behave in order to pursue Lu Beichen. Although the queen did not like Ji Sangwan very much, she was also a role model among the ladies.
Unexpectedly, Ji Sangwan stood up at this time and handed the brocade handkerchief on the table to Ji Yunrou.
"Yes, the Queen. I will supervise this sister and learn the rules!"
When Ji Sangwan stood up, he was completely different from Ji Yunrou. Even though Ji Yunrou had exquisite makeup and expensive brocade, they were nothing compared to Ji Sangwan.
"Since my sister is willing to perform, I would like to ask you to come with me. After all, it is my first time for my sister to come to such an occasion, so I can only rest assured if I am with you!"
The queen nodded in agreement, and Ji Sangwan had already walked out.
She turned around and gave Ji Yunrou a provocative look.
Ji Sangwan still had some memories. In the previous life, the Hou Mansion spent a lot of money to find the best dance teacher for Ji Yunrou. With Ji Yunrou's hard training, she was indeed remembered for her impressive dance at the first spring banquet.
Now, Ji Yunrou will not have such an opportunity.
