The book has no strength, the female supporting role just wants to survive

When Jiang Tunan and Luo Yunqing returned to the mansion, the sun had already set. As soon as they returned, they were called by the servants to the flower hall for dinner.

It’s just that the atmosphere at the dinner table wasn’t very good.

Xiao Mingrui still had that expressionless face, the usually gentle Xiao Mingli also had a serious look, Xiao Mingyue's face was full of solemnity, and only Xiao Mingxu was eating heartlessly with big mouthfuls of food.

Jiang Tunan felt that this person had the potential to be a dining partner.

"Today, Princess Guangping sent someone to the Xiao Mansion to invite everyone in the Xiao Mansion to attend the welcoming banquet tomorrow."

Xiao Huaimin spoke expressionlessly, but upon closer inspection, there was something different.

"What does Princess Guangping want to do?"

Madam Xiao was a little worried. Although she had the Anguo Mansion behind her, she was still afraid of the worst.

"How should I know? A few years ago, she said in person that she didn't want to see anyone from our Xiao family anymore, and now she has invited our entire mansion to the welcoming banquet."

"Don't worry, father and mother. The emperor and the queen mother will be here tomorrow. No matter what happens, we just need to be careful."

Xiao Mingli spoke in a relaxed manner, but he was still a little worried in his heart. After all, people are always afraid of unknown things.

"Father, Princess Guangping invited everyone in the Xiao Mansion, including Cousin Jiang."

There was no emotion in Xiao Mingrui's eyes, but he was puzzled as to why Princess Guangping specifically emphasized that Jiang Tunan should also participate.

What is the relationship between Jiang Tunan and Princess Guangping? Xiao Mingrui suddenly thought that the song at the welcoming banquet was presented by Jiang Tunan. Is there any conspiracy behind this?

Xiao Mingrui was a little irritated, and so was Madam Xiao.

"What is the cousin doing? She is not a member of the Xiao Mansion, so she should stay in the Xiao Mansion."

Jiang Tunan hasn't learned the rules well yet. If he offends other people, wouldn't that bring disaster to the Xiao family?

Xiao Huaimin also agreed.

"Yes, Nan Nan will stay in the mansion."

What if Jiang Tunan was implicated after he went there? Princess Guangping did not dare to take direct action against other people in the Xiao Mansion, but as for Jiang Tunan, she could easily take his life.

Jiang Tunan didn't care. She had already witnessed the gap between the rich and the poor in Qishefang today. Going to the banquet tomorrow would just be another blow. It was no big deal.

"Cousin Jiang must go. If she doesn't go, she will be criticized."

Xiao Mingrui had his thoughts in mind. Jiang Tunan must go to this welcoming banquet. He wanted to find out what the relationship between Jiang Tunan and Princess Guangping was.

"this..."

When Xiao Huaimin heard this, he hesitated. Mrs. Xiao was also puzzled. She was finding it increasingly difficult to understand her youngest son recently.

While everyone was silent, Jiang Tunan spoke slowly,

"Uncle, since the princess has said so, I am now living in the Xiao Mansion, so of course I have to go there. Although I am of humble status, I cannot let you get into trouble."

Jiang Tunan curled his lips.

"Besides, I was the one who brought out the music for the banquet. If anything goes wrong, I can always handle it in time when I'm there."

Jiang Tunan sneered in her heart, she was indeed too naive. Xiao Mingrui meant to make her a scapegoat. If she had known this, she would not have helped him.

It was like this when I was in the hospital. She was the one doing all the dirty and tiring work. If she did a good job, it was her responsibility, and if she did a bad job, it was her fault.

For some reason she thought of that real dream again, and it seemed as if her whole body began to aches again.

Xiao Mingrui was stunned for a moment.

"That's not what I meant."

"It doesn't matter whether it is or not. What matters is that I have to go tomorrow."

Jiang Tunan smiled, but the smile did not reach his eyes.

Since she entered the mansion, in the entire Xiao Mansion, except for Xiao Huaimin who really cared about her, everyone else either looked down on her because of her low status, or thought that there was something profitable to be gained from her.

It's bad enough that I was treated like a beast of burden in the hospital, but now I have to continue to be treated like a beast of burden here.

When she has no temper?

Luo Yunqing spoke quickly. She didn't know why Jiang Tunan got angry all of a sudden. She could only comfort him.

"Oh, forget it, Xiaonan can go if she wants to. No matter what, she is now the cousin of the Xiao family. Let's eat quickly, the food is getting cold."

Jiang Tunan knew that Luo Yunqing was trying to give her a way out, and she was happy to give him this face. She didn't continue talking, but ate a few bites quickly and left.

"Miss, what's wrong with you? I noticed you looked unhappy during dinner."

Jiang Tunan replied expressionlessly,

"Really? I'm fine, I'm just too lazy to smile."

Chunhua stopped talking. The young lady must be angry. She had never seen her like this before. It was a little scary.

I don’t know what the Xiao family discussed later, but when she returned to the courtyard, Meiyuan had already sent someone to deliver clothes for her to wear to the welcoming banquet tomorrow.

Jiang Tunan was already prepared to go, so he washed up and went to bed early. He would probably have to get up very early tomorrow.

Sure enough, the next day, Jiang Tunan met Nanny Jin, whom he had not seen for a long time.

"Madame Jin, long time no see~"

Jiang Tunan sat on the bed, wrapped in a quilt, with a messy hair, and greeted Nanny Jin with a smile.

"Miss, you'd better get up quickly. There is something important going on today. You must not delay."

Nanny Jin waved to the maids behind her.

"Hurry up and dress up Miss Cousin."

Jiang Tunan got up resignedly and let Chunhua and several maids toss him around.

Today I am wearing a lotus-colored soft silk dress, and Chunhua brings me jewelry.

"Miss, these red coral earrings were sent by the eldest young lady's wife, who said they are the most suitable for today."

Jiang Tunan nodded and motioned Chunhua to put it on for her. He had already rejected Luo Yunqing once yesterday, so it would be inappropriate for him to refuse again today. Besides, they were going to a big event this time, so it would be inappropriate for him to not wear anything.

Chunhua continued hesitantly,

"Today, the fourth young master also sent a bracelet over to you, saying it was to apologize for his crime."

Jiang Tunan:?

What? She has some backbone. Do you think she won't care if you give her some benefits?

"This is top-quality mutton-fat jade. Look, miss. It really has no flaws at all. I heard that top-quality mutton-fat jade is very valuable."

Chunhua held it carefully, and Nanny Jin beside her also observed it carefully.

"I heard that mutton-fat jade of this quality can be sold for dozens of taels!"

Jiang Tunan was disdainful.

"Tsk, it's only a few dozen taels, it's not expensive. The hairpin that Sister Yun Qing chose for me yesterday also cost fifty taels."

"gold."

Jiang Tunan was choked by his saliva and almost couldn't breathe.

"Chunhua, put it away quickly and don't touch it. I declare that this bracelet is my life now!"

Chunhua was holding the bracelet and was feeling very stressed, fearing that she would drop it by accident.

Jiang Tunan blamed herself for being ignorant in her heart. How did she talk to the young master yesterday? Wasn't she just taking the blame? She loved taking the blame the most.

In an instant, Jiang Tunan no longer had any resentment about getting up early, and his entire face was radiant.

"Miss, are you not going to wear this bracelet?"

"No, this bracelet is my life now. Have you ever seen someone wear their life out to show off?"

Chunhua & Nanny Jin: ...

After Jiang Tunan packed up, he and Chunhua rushed to the gate of Xiao Mansion. To be honest, this was her first time to formally attend such a large-scale aristocratic gathering in ancient times, and she was a little nervous.

The carriages and horses were ready at the door, and the four young masters of the Xiao family had also arrived. When Luo Yunqing saw Jiang Tunan, he stepped forward and took Jiang Tunan's hand.

"Xiao Nan looks really good in this outfit today."

Jiang Tunan also responded with a smile,

"Thanks to the pair of earrings Sister Yun Qing gave me, I look more presentable now."

Luo Yunqing: ...

"Haha, my cousin is really amazing."

Xiao Mingxu was waving a folding fan with a small jade pendant hanging on it, swaying with his movements.

Jiang Tunan only then realized why he hadn't noticed that Xiao Mingxu was so rich before. He wore a gold-studded hair crown on his head, a jade pendant around his waist that looked very expensive, and the boots on his feet were embroidered with gold thread. He exuded the aura of being rich.

Jiang Tunan thought of the white jade bracelet again, as well as the fifty-tael hairpin that Luo Yunqing was about to buy yesterday. It turned out that she was the only one who was poor.

Jiang Tunan: Sooner or later I will fight with you rich people!