Hey, know what's going on?

  As expected, the king's consort heard this and her expression changed slightly. She hastily beckoned to Ru Qing to come forward and carefully felt the white animal hair on his shoulder. Her face looked very unpleasant.

  The substitute king is the number one king in the heavenly character, enjoying the imperial court's salary for generations and respecting the wealth and nobility of the world. Everything in the house is top-notch, and the sable fur is shining brightly, which can be seen at a glance. But today, with old eyes dimmed, and because of the idea that his daughter was the first to enter, he was momentarily complacent and made a big mistake. He couldn't mention how angry he was in his heart. However, on the surface, he still had to make an expression of shame and self-blame, "Look at me, where did my eyes go? How could I have made such a mistake? Good child, don't take it to heart, okay? I'm apologizing to you here."

  "Your Highness, this is really an injustice to me. As a noble princess, you are of high status, while we are just ordinary women, and it's nothing to bear some grievances. Moreover, it was just the county master and Ruo Xin playing a joke, Your Highness doesn't need to worry about it."

  The princess consort felt a sense of comfort in her heart, just as she was about to nod and smile in appreciation, but suddenly realized that something was off. She saw the faces of the noblewomen below, some with mocking or ridiculing expressions, as if they were laughing at her. Her mind shook, and she carefully thought back to what had been said earlier, only to suddenly realize that she had been satirized without even knowing it.

  However, it was his own daughter who caused the trouble. The title of Town General is one that even the king must show some respect to, so although he was displeased, he forced a warm smile and spoke soothing words to calm things down. Then, when no one was paying attention, he gave his daughter a stern glare.

  The princess found herself being ridiculed again, and her heart had already gathered a fire. She looked at Ruo Xue with an air of nobility and said: "Miss Fang is indeed cautious in her actions, no wonder General Zhen Guo is so fond of her. What a pity, if Miss Fang were born to the same mother as General Zhen Guo, perhaps we could have become sisters."

  The princess scolded, "Zhu'er, you're becoming more and more unseemly. The so-called high and low, noble and humble are all predetermined by heaven, and have nothing to do with human effort. You rely on your birth in the royal palace to be unrestrained in speech and laughter, thinking yourself superior, is this the behavior of a virtuous maiden? Hurry up and apologize to Fang's daughter!"

  The princess let out a soft hum, her face turned away, and the dark green southern pearl hanging from her hairpin swayed violently.

  The princess glared at her, then turned to Ruoxi and smiled warmly, "This little girl has always been spoiled by me. If there's anything wrong, please don't mind it, Miss Fang."

  As if recalling something in her heart, she slightly curled up the corner of her mouth and smiled faintly: "What is the princess saying? The noble status of the junzhu is naturally above all. However, just now, Ruqing was fortunate that she was only a concubine-born."

  This remark is quite sharp, not only ridiculing the county lord's condescending attitude towards others, but also making her own stance clear. If she were a legitimate child, having such a sister would be a curse for eight lifetimes.

  Everyone present was a shrewd person, how could they not hear the subtlety in this, and they all either lowered their heads or covered their lips.

  The princess naturally heard it and scolded: "How dare you, a humble daughter, to mock me, the princess? I will punish you for your great disrespect and contempt for the nobility."

  As if startled, almost forgot that in ancient times the royal palace was a superior status, and the county master was equivalent to the rank of national public, ordinary people dare not provoke?

  As if frightened, but thinking of the current prestige of the Dai Wang Fu, as well as the previous emperor's behavior towards the various barbarian kings, it was inevitable that people would be intimidated. Just as she was about to speak, the Princess of Dai Wang shouted at her, "Zhu'er, you're becoming more and more outrageous, don't you dare retreat with me?"

  The county master would not agree, she had already promised her aunt and cousin earlier that she must be good with this side, let her know the distinction between noble and humble, and don't think that relying on her brother's power would allow her to do whatever she wants.

  "Empress Dowager, it's clear she doesn't respect me, yet you're taking her side."

  The princess consort was furious, shouting: "Get out! You rely on your status and look down on others, speaking ill words. How did I usually teach you? Go to the Buddhist hall and reflect on your mistakes, when do you know what's wrong?" Her voice was almost a roar. The county master saw that her mother, the princess consort, was so angry that she was also startled. But in front of so many guests, where could she put her face, especially... The county master secretly glanced at a woman sitting below her mother, wearing a blue and silver embroidered six-team flower biased sleeve jacket, who was calmly sitting in her original position, with a slightly pale face, not happy or angry, feeling a bit empty inside.

  Madam Huang saw the situation and hastily consoled, "On this grand New Year's day, why make a fuss over nothing? Sister, Zhu'er is just a child, no need to get so angry. Moreover, didn't Fang'niang just say that Zhu'er was only joking with her?"

  The princess saw her sister come out and take sides, which slightly alleviated her anger, but she still had a stern face and said: "But this joke is also somewhat excessive. Miss Fang came to the Dai Wangfu for the first time and suffered such grievances. If this spreads, people who don't know the situation will say that the princess of the Dai Wangfu is arrogant and domineering, relying on her power to bully others." Then she glared at the princess again and scolded: "You reckless and arbitrary thing, get out of my sight!"

  The young lady of the Fang family couldn't even give a small punishment to this illegitimate daughter, and she felt quite embarrassed in front of her aunt and cousin. The princess glared at Ruqing with discontent and stomped away.

  The princess substitute also had a good talk with Ruqing, and then the rest of the people also spoke well. After everyone made peace, it seemed like everything was calm again. But in Ruqing's heart, she felt very wronged. It was her first time meeting the princess of the Daiwangfu, so why did this person seem to be biting onto her like a mad dog?

  Subconsciously, she turned her head to look at Madame Huang, who was the sister of Princess Dai. Judging from her behavior earlier, she also had a grudge against her. Like Qing Bai, she couldn't figure it out - after arriving in Datong, she had never left the mansion or taken a step outside, so when did she offend this person?

  After the commotion just now, Ruo Qing had already been unable to stay any longer and couldn't wait to quickly finish lunch so she could leave this depressing place. However, there were many rules in the Wang Fu, a large group of women wearing gold and silver jewelry gathered together, humming and hawing as they said things that were completely devoid of nutrition, all of them flattering the substitute princess. Ruo Qing didn't recognize most people, only recognizing Madame Lu and Madame Cha. Now, she had also met someone who claimed to be the wife of the Governor-General of the three eastern provinces, Mrs. Hong. This Mrs. Hong was dignified in appearance, serious in speech, but her tone was soft and gentle, it could be seen that she was a representative feudal woman who strictly guarded etiquette and secularism. Ruo Qing didn't dare to be slow, although she didn't know what rank the Governor-General of the three eastern provinces held, anyone with the title of Governor-General were high-ranking officials with great power, so she absolutely couldn't afford to offend her.

  It's all a group of old ladies and unmarried girls gathering together, complimenting each other, the one being praised would modestly decline before praising the other back, going on like this until lunchtime. As it happens, I sat at the same table as Mrs. Hong, quietly observing that the women at our table were subtly trying to curry favor with her. And even Princess Dai treated her with great courtesy. The relationship between the Hong family and the Dai royal household must be quite close.

  Just as everyone was about to sit down for dinner, a noblewoman suddenly asked Mrs. Hong, "I heard that the young master of your esteemed household has become a jinshi in the third year of Tianqi, I wonder what high position he holds now?"

  Madam Hong replied calmly: "The young man's knowledge is shallow and superficial. Now he is only serving as the chief clerk in the county government of Datong."

  The woman smiled again: "Young master, your character and appearance are both top-notch, and you have also deeply grasped the true teachings of Master Hong. I believe that with time, you will definitely become a dragon or phoenix among men." Then she said, "When the county magistrate's daughter and young master's wedding wine is ready, don't forget to send me an invitation card, okay?"

  Mrs. Hong smiled and nodded, "Since Mrs. has rushed to deliver the money, that's the best." At this time, everyone burst into laughter again.

  It was as if the sky had suddenly cleared up, and the county master and the Hong family had agreed to marry? Alas, no wonder, that's why the queen would be so courteous and friendly to her.

  Thinking of the county master's unclear anger, she didn't even touch her wine, and even secretly wiped the bowl and chopsticks in front of her with a cloth, which was seen by someone next to her, who couldn't help but say: "Is Miss Fang afraid that the bowls and chopsticks of the Dai Wang Fu are not clean?"

  For a moment, everyone's eyes were on Ruxin again.

  With a bitter smile, she was invited to the Wang's house as a guest, but instead of enjoying herself, she insisted on doing chores like washing dishes and chopsticks in their home, wasn't that just showing contempt for them?

  The maid in the house always wipes the bowls and chopsticks with a cloth when putting them away, it's become a habit. It's not that... Suddenly her face changed greatly when she saw the greenish color on the cloth.

  Everyone also saw it and was shocked. Obviously, the snow-white and crystal-clear peach branch flower and porcelain bowl of Chuyi kiln were spotless, so how could they be wiped into a gray-green color?

  Yu Qing stared blankly at the handkerchief for a long time, then suddenly hurriedly stuffed it into her clothes and hid it, pretending to be nonchalant as she said to everyone: "Maybe this handkerchief of mine is also dirty, never mind, never mind." As she spoke, she lowered her head and bit her lip fiercely.

  Everyone looked at her face with a strong smile and pale complexion, and couldn't help but secretly resent the Dai Wang Fu for being too deceitful.

  Mrs. Hong looked at Ruoxi with a sympathetic gaze and said, "This bowl is dirty, let someone bring a new one."

  "Really? That's great! Thank you so much, ma'am." Her voice was as soft as a mosquito hum.

  Mrs. Hong gazed at her with a mixture of admiration and pity, admiring her composure in the face of such an ordeal, yet also feeling sorry for her youth being marred by such an experience, despite her fear she remained calm.

  Digression

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