Jia Niang nodded obediently.
"I understand, sister."
After coaxing Jia Niang to take a nap that afternoon, An Ran hesitated for a moment before going to see Princess Yunyang. If these matters caused a rift between mother and daughter in the future, it would be her fault.
When An Ran hesitantly revealed her purpose, Princess Yunyang smiled readily.
"Do you think I can't see through a child's thoughts?" She waved her hand, indicating that she didn't care. "Jia Niang is a grateful child, and I'm happy about it. Those things should have been given to you anyway. I didn't lie to you; I only consider you Jia Niang's own sister."
“I know that she truly meant it when she called my husband and me ‘father’ and ‘mother’ back then,” Princess Yunyang sighed. “But it’s heartbreaking to think that she’s forgotten the parents who raised her for five years.”
An Ran secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly said, "That's precisely Jia Niang's good point. She's kind and soft-hearted, but she's just stubborn."
Princess Yunyang smiled and nodded.
“Jia Niang is so lucky to have a sister like you.” Princess Yunyang was touched when she saw An Ran rushing over, worried that there might be a rift between the mother and daughter. “You are a good child too.”
An Ran was surprised to receive praise from Princess Yunyang, and her face flushed.
“Jia Niang, Heng Ge’er, and Yi Jie’er are still young, so I’ll need you to help me entertain the guests the day after tomorrow.” Princess Yunyang patted her hand and looked at her gently.
An Ran's heart stirred slightly.
Previously, having her help with the planning was to cultivate and teach her, while having her act as the hostess to greet the guests that day was to elevate her status in front of everyone and acknowledge her close relationship with the Yunyang Princess's Mansion.
Minister Tan is a trusted and trusted minister of the current emperor, and Princess Yunyang is the empress's close friend and sister. To be treated as a relative by such people, even if she is the future wife of the Marquis of Pingyuan, is truly rare.
Such kindness cannot be measured by money or gifts. An Ran's mind raced, and seeing that Princess Yunyang was still looking at her, she quickly nodded in agreement.
She is not an ungrateful person.
I can only repay Princess Yunyang's kindness in helping me when I have the chance in the future.
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Because Yi-jie mentioned An Ran's cat and insisted on seeing it, Princess Yunyang simply sent someone to visit the Marquis of Nan'an's residence and brought An Ran's cat over.
Now that Jia Niang has recognized Princess Yunyang and her husband, her courtyard has been prepared in advance, and she can move in immediately. However, Princess Yunyang intends to elevate An Ran in front of everyone, so she has her stay to help prepare the banquet and entertain the guests.
An Ran had not returned to the Marquis's residence for nearly half a month, and it was indeed proper for her to pay a visit.
That afternoon, Princess Yunyang sent someone to the Marquis of Nan'an's residence, bringing various gifts (literary works).
Chapter 98
Since Princess Hexin had spoken so politely, Mingwei and Suxuan had no choice but to accept. They quickly smiled and said, "We couldn't be happier."
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The three of them simply sat in the waterside pavilion chatting idly. Princess Hexin seemed quite interested in embroidery and even asked Mingwei to teach her on the spot. She stared enviously at the purse at Mingwei's waist, her tone gentle and sincere, making it impossible for anyone to refuse.
"Sister Mingqi's needlework is so good, it's truly enviable. If you could teach me, that would be wonderful!"
Mingwei was stunned.
As the only daughter of Princess Deguang, what good things hadn't Princess Hexin seen? Mingwei was well aware of her own limitations.
Mingwei smiled restrainedly, "It's just a trivial skill, I wouldn't dare to show it off in front of the princess." Fearing that she might offend Princess Hexin and cause her to make things difficult for them, she could only try to salvage the situation by saying, "If the princess finds it pleasing, I will embroider a purse and send it to the princess's residence another day. I hope the princess will not find it offensive."
Leave a way out for others, so you can meet again in the future.
Mingwei understood this principle, so she did not immediately refuse Princess Hexin.
Sure enough, Princess Xin's displeasure vanished, and a smile bloomed on her face.
"Princess and your two sisters are in high spirits!" The girl's clear voice came from afar. When Mingwei and the others looked up, they saw that it was the sisters Yang Ciniang and Yang Huiniang coming together.
Yang Ciniang and Yang Huiniang both wore very friendly and gentle expressions, as if yesterday's confrontation had never happened. Yang Ciniang even took the initiative to reconcile, smiling and saying, "Please don't take those two words of quarrel at Zhenbaozhai yesterday to heart, my two sisters."
Yang Huiniang, who was standing to the side, also apologized.
Su Xuan's eyes widened in surprise.
The contrast between her previous arrogance and subsequent obsequiousness was too great! Mingwei couldn't help but wonder. The last time Yang Huiniang deliberately got close to Su Xuan, it was to help Rong Hao ruin Su Xuan's reputation.
Mingwei suddenly had a bad feeling. Could it be that Rong Hao was still after Su Xuan?
"It's because you two sisters are so magnanimous and don't hold it against us!" Mingwei spoke first, smiling broadly as she greeted them, and said softly, "Please forgive us for any mistakes Ah Xuan and I made!"
Su Xuan also sensed something was amiss and quickly stood up, echoing Mingwei's words. "You two are very kind-hearted people. I'm truly sorry that you had to give up your favorites yesterday. I'll choose something better another day and personally deliver it to your residence."
After all, this was in the palace, so Su Xuan and the other person were both extra cautious.
Princess Hexin chuckled. "Since we're all calling each other sisters, why be so polite?"
“Your Highness is right,” Yang Ciniang readily agreed. “If you don’t mind, you can all call me Second Sister, just like Hui Niang.”
"Second sister, third sister!" Mingwei and Suxuan had no choice but to acknowledge these two unrelated and scheming older sisters.
Yang Ciniang and Yang Huiniang appeared very happy.
“Let’s not just sit here idly. The young ladies from the Duke of Wei’s and Duke of Ying’s mansions are feeding the koi over there. Let’s go take a look!” Princess Hexin suggested enthusiastically.
Of the five, Princess Hexin held the highest position, and the other four naturally followed her lead.
Princess Hexin had just stood up and hadn't even taken a step when everyone heard a sudden sound of tearing cloth.