They are all concubines, so of course they choose the future emperor.

Later that night, the two of them fell asleep at some point.

The next morning, when Jiang Wanyue woke up, Prince Jing was no longer by her side.

When Xiuchun came in and helped her get up, she said, "The prince left before dawn and has to attend court today."

Jiang Wanyue rubbed his temples and got up from the bed.

She didn't get enough sleep, so she looked a little tired.

At this time, Xing'er came in with hot water and asked when she saw this.

"Auntie doesn't look very well. Do you want to put on some powder?"

Jiang Wanyue waved her hand.

It's just a greeting, no need to put on some makeup.

Xing'er stopped talking and started combing her hair silently.

She is very deft with her hands and can do seven or eight different kinds of buns, such as the spirit snake, flying fairy, double swords and throwing away family bun, all of which she can do with ease.

However, seeing that her master looked tired today, Xing'er did not comb her hair into a complicated and heavy bun. She only tied her hair into a simple spiral bun, decorated it with some pearls, and inserted a white jade plum blossom hairpin diagonally on the top of the bun. She also chose a pair of jade gourd earrings wrapped with silver thread for her.

This piece of jade was originally a bit yellowish and had some flaws, but when it was carved into a plum blossom, the yellow jade dots just happened to become the pistils of the plum blossom.

This was sent by Caibaolou.

Jiang Wanyue likes it very much.

After packing everything up, Jiang Wanyue took Xiuchun out.

Today's greetings were as usual, nothing happened.

Since Xie Lanxi was released from house arrest, her temperament has changed, and she no longer escapes and makes troubles like before. And the "recovered" Luo Yi Niang has also gone out these few days. Although her expression is more gloomy, she is also more silent.

The entire greeting process was as quiet as a chicken.

Jiang Wanyue was feeling a little bored.

Sitting in her seat, Jiang Wanyue couldn't help but look at Xie Lanxi opposite her.

That look made Xie Lanxi feel frightened and uneasy.

After finally waiting until the end, as the princess said this, Xie Lanxi jumped up from her chair and ran away like the wind.

Her maid Qiao'er was stunned, then she reacted and quickly apologized to the princess.

The princess did not pursue the matter.

She now completely ignores the concubines' little thoughts.

Now she focuses more on the outside.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that Prince Jing was highly valued by the Emperor, so her status as princess naturally rose as well. In recent days, she had received many invitations to banquets.

The princess picked out a few of them, and when Prince Jing came back, she took the notes and went to inquire.

Prince Jing was very pleased with the princess's tactfulness.

"Since you are invited, just go if you want."

The princess laughed and said as she put the post away.

"Since Your Majesty said so, I will take the initiative. Yu'er is already eight years old, so it's time to take her out to see the world more often."

As he was speaking, Prince Jing suddenly seemed to remember something and spoke abruptly.

"By the way, the King of Qi will host a banquet the day after tomorrow to invite his colleagues to visit a hot spring resort in the suburbs. I plan to take Aunt Jiang with me."

The princess' smile froze on her face.

She curled her fingers together, then quickly loosened them, and asked as if nothing had happened.

"The prince has become famous recently. I'm afraid the prince of Qi has bad intentions in hosting the banquet. The prince brought along Aunt Jiang... After all, she is just a concubine, and it's her first time going out to a banquet. If something goes wrong, wouldn't it cause the prince to lose face?"

Prince Jing waved his hand nonchalantly.

"No, she used to go out to banquets frequently when she was in the Jiang family. She is smart and clever, so nothing will go wrong."

His tone was so firm that the princess couldn't help but frown.

The princess wanted to object, but she knew Prince Jing's personality and that he was used to having his own way. If she objected forcefully, it would only make him even more unhappy.

So, after a period of silence, the princess smiled again.

"In that case, when I return, I will have someone make two sets of clothes for Aunt Jiang to wear when she goes out, and prepare two sets of jewelry. Although she is a concubine, she cannot bring disgrace to the reputation of our Prince Jing's Mansion."

Prince Jing remained silent. The reputation of the royal palace was not supported by clothes and jewelry.

But the princess meant well, so he didn't say anything.

After the princess left the study, the expression on her face suddenly darkened.

The wet nurse had been following her, so she naturally heard the conversation inside and looked angry.

"This concubine Jiang usually seems quiet, but I didn't expect her to be so scheming! She even managed to trick the prince into taking her out to a banquet."

The princess stopped abruptly, looked back in the direction of the study, and made a gesture to the wet nurse to keep quiet.

Grandma didn't dare to speak.

But I was always resentful.

Why?

No matter what the Jiang family was like in the past, now she, Jiang Wanyue, is just a concubine!

As the daughter of a guilty minister, it was already a high marriage for her to be the prince's concubine. Even though the princess was generous, she was still not satisfied!

After returning to the main courtyard, the wet nurse couldn't help but chattering.

"Princess, you can't be soft-hearted anymore. Jiang Wanyue is not a good person. If you continue to indulge her like this, it will be disastrous."

The princess pursed her lips tightly.

She had a vague feeling that the prince's treatment of Jiang Wanyue was unusual.

But on second thought, when the prince brought Cui Yan back, he doted on her very much, gave her the position of concubine, and let her give birth to two children in succession. But what about now?

Although Cui Yan is not out of favor now, she is far worse than before.

The prince rarely came into her room.

Even Cui Yan is like this, so no matter how powerful Jiang Wanyue is, can she surpass Cui Yan?

Thinking of this, the princess calmed down.

As long as she secures her position as the principal wife, she will be the one making the decisions in the mansion and no one can surpass her.

No matter who the prince favors, it is nothing but flowers in the mirror and the moon in the water, only temporary.

Relying on men's love and affection will never last long.

Moreover...after the incidents between the Second Young Master and Luo Qingqing, the Prince did not say anything, but he already had some complaints about her in his heart.

If I do something to Jiang Wanyue at this time and the prince finds out, wouldn't it make him even more dissatisfied?

The princess thought of the news from her natal family the day before, that the emperor seemed to intend to choose another concubine for Prince Jing... and this time, it obviously would not be someone like Cui Yan, but someone with a prominent family background or the daughter of an important official in the court.

That was what the princess was really worried about.

The princess was lost in her own thoughts.

Seeing that she remained silent, the wet nurse did not try to persuade her any further.

However, he had made up his mind that he would never let Jiang Wanyue be proud again.

Naturally, Jiang Wanyue had no way of knowing all this.

In the evening, Prince Jing came over and informed him of the details of his trip the day after tomorrow.

Jiang Wanyue listened very carefully.

The fluctuations in the eyes were also concealed very well.