The daily struggles of divorced women in ancient times

On the day of the banquet, Xia Mianwan got up early and dressed up. There were boxes of precious jewelry in her supermarket space. After Xia Mianwan entered the space, she opened every jewelry box.

She stayed for a long time and picked out a set of headpieces made of white jade with gold wire and inlaid with rubies, which were of very good quality but not too eye-catching.

The dresser's eyes widened when she was combing Xia Mianwan's hair.

"Madam has such a beautiful headdress. I have never seen her wear it before." The dresser exclaimed.

Xia Mianwan smiled faintly, "I seldom wear it normally because it's troublesome, but on a day like today, I have to wear it."

After the dresser finished putting on her makeup, Xia Mianwan changed into a moon-white dress with wide sleeves and gold thread. The gold thread on the dress was not special, but what was special was that the entire dress was embroidered with butterflies of various shapes using gold and coral red threads.

"Madam's dress is so beautiful, low-key yet solemn." The dresser praised.

This makeup lady, Madam Jiang, is the most famous makeup lady in Yanzhou City. Xia Mianwan had asked her to do her hair several times before. Madam Jiang had heard of Xia Mianwan, after all, the "Gumeng" wine produced in Xia Mianwan's workshop was so famous.

Madam Jiang originally thought that Xia Mianwan was just from a poor family, but she didn't expect that when she came to dress up Xia Mianwan this time, Madam Jiang was shocked when she saw Xia Mianwan's dress and headwear.

Xia Mianwan's head ornaments, jewelry and clothes are not something that can be bought with just money.

Madam Jiang turned around and looked around at the furnishings in Xia Mianwan's room. She was considered to have seen the world, but although these furnishings in Xia Mianwan's room looked inconspicuous, a closer look revealed that they were definitely not ordinary items.

Xia Mianwan was about to go out when Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er came in together.

"Why didn't you go to the master's place?" Xia Mianwan asked with raised eyebrows.

"I've asked for leave from my husband."

"The gentleman is going to a banquet."

Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er said in unison.

"So what are you doing here?" Xia Mianwan asked.

"We want to go to the dinner with our mother."

Xia Mianwan shook her head and said, "It's not appropriate. You can't go with me today."

Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er are growing up now, and Xia Mianwan is willing to discuss things with Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er, but if Xia Mianwan disagrees with something, they know that it will not work no matter what.

The two of them lowered their heads dejectedly.

Xia Mianwan smiled and stood up, pulling the two of them over. "Okay, mother has always believed in you. You should also believe that mother can handle it well."

Chen Ge'er and Yu Jie'er nodded after hearing this, "I understand..."

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The Zheng family's house in Yanzhou is located in the east of Yanzhou. When Xia Mian arrived late, she looked up and saw that the vermilion gate was very imposing.

The doorman brought by the Zheng family this time was an old man brought from the capital. As soon as he saw Xia Mianwan, he recognized Xia Mianwan and hurried to report to Zhuang.

"Madam, please go this way." The servant came forward to lead the way.

At this time, someone else's carriage also arrived. Seeing the servant leading the way, they followed. But the servant said to the lady of the other family, "Madam, please go this way."

Xia Mianwan looked over curiously and finally realized that they were going to do something to the door.

Xia Mianwan looked at the servant with a half-smile and asked, "It would be embarrassing for your wife if you lead me to take the side door. Go and tell your wife if she wants to invite guests to take the side door that concubines take."

Xia Mianwan's voice was not loud, but it scared the servant who led the way and made him break into a sweat.

"Madam, it's our servant who is ignorant." When Butler Zheng saw the situation, he hurried over and bowed to apologize to Xia Mianwan.

Xia Mianwan knew Butler Zheng. She glanced at the side door and immediately said, "Butler Zheng, in this situation you say it's...unreasonable? How unreasonable can it be? I didn't know that the Zheng family has lost its rules to such an extent?"

Seeing that Xia Mianwan was still unwilling to give in, Butler Zheng muttered to himself that the former young lady would never be like this before.

"Madam, I will take this boy away and punish him severely."

Xia Mianwan was amused, "It would be fine if I was the only one offended, but there are so many ladies watching here!"

Housekeeper Zheng gritted his teeth and said, "Madam, if we punish him right here at the door, it will be bad for the reputation of the Zheng Mansion. Please show some mercy, Madam."

Xia Mianwan raised her head and smiled slightly, "If that's the case, your young lady should be more careful about what she says and does. How can you ask me to take a shortcut when you send me a post? The Zheng family in the capital has lost its reputation. Won't they repeat the same mistakes when they come to Yanzhou?"

Butler Zheng's heart became more solemn, and he bowed and said, "Please let me off this time, Madam. I will have a good talk with the young mistress and will not let these servants take advantage of others' power again."

Xia Mianwan smiled lightly, walked past Butler Zheng and headed towards the main entrance.

There were quite a few ladies who came at this time. These ladies did not know Xia Mianwan and were all secretly guessing who this woman was. Judging from her elegant appearance and her elaborate attire, she did not look like an ordinary person.

A few sharp-eyed people who knew what was good had noticed that what Xia Mianwan wore were not ordinary items. Several ladies looked at each other in surprise. In the circle of Yanzhou noble ladies, no one had ever seen a person like Xia Mianwan.

"Did you see her dress? The gold thread and the butterflies. Tsk tsk."

"I think the white jade and ruby ​​hairpin is more outstanding."

"Who is she?"

"I haven't heard of it."

"I know! I know who she is."

"who is it?"

"Yes, yes, who is it?"

"She is the owner of Xiaji Winery."

"A wine shop owner can have the same banquet as us? And how can a wine shop owner afford her headgear? Are you mistaken?"

"I don't know about that... But she is indeed Xia Mianwan. I met her at the banquet hosted by the mother of Governor Chen. But... She was dressed quite simply that time. Although she was pretty, she was not as elegant as she is today..."

Several ladies who knew each other well gathered together and chattered about everything, but Mrs. Yang, who had just arrived, heard everything.

She didn't even need to meet Xia Mianwan to know that Xia Mianwan must be dressed very extravagantly.

What a great honor!

Madam Yang was secretly proud and walked slowly towards the main door.