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

Jiang Wanyue did not go in immediately.

These concubines had different family backgrounds and identities. Some came from aristocratic families, some from humble families, some were daughters of civil officials, and some were daughters of military generals.

Who said Prince Jing is not ambitious?

Just as Xie Lanxi finished her complaint, a soft voice sounded.

"Thank you, sister, calm down. She is just a maid. Even if she becomes a concubine, she cannot surpass you. Why are you so angry?"

As soon as these words fell, a sneer suddenly rang out from inside the room.

"Before the Jiang family was in trouble, Jiang's grandfather was a third-rank imperial censor, twice as high as Sister Xie's family's sixth-rank official position! Even Sister Guan's family can't compare to that."

Outside the door, without Jiang Wanyue's reminder, Liu'er took the initiative to say: "This is Aunt Luo, her great-uncle was the Duke of Lu. The one just now was Aunt Guan, her grandfather was the governor of Cangzhou, and her father was the magistrate of Songjiang County."

"There is also a concubine Luo, who entered the mansion at the same time as Concubine Xie, but she has been ill recently and has not come to pay her respects."

Jiang Wanyue looked at Liu'er with some surprise.

Although he is young, he knows a lot about the affairs of the palace.

Seeing that it was quiet for a moment, Jiang Wanyue walked forward and waited for the maid at the door to lift the curtain before walking in.

As soon as she entered the room, several eyes were cast at her.

Jiang Wanyue glanced around and took the initiative to speak.

"I've met a few sisters."

The three had different reactions.

The pretty round-faced girl in a silver-red dress snorted and turned her head away.

This should be Xie Lanxi.

The woman in the apricot-yellow Hangzhou silk jacket and skirt gave her a polite smile.

This is Guan Rou.

Sitting opposite the two men was a tall and thin woman who looked two or three years older than Jiang Wanyue. She had a cold expression. She glanced over here and nodded as a greeting.

From the reactions of these three people, we can see their very different personalities.

Jiang Wanyue walked to the last seat and sat down.

Opposite her was Xie Lanxi.

Xie Lanxi glanced at her from time to time, without hiding the displeasure in her eyes.

Jiang Wanyue pretended not to see it.

Not long after, there was a noise coming from the inner room and the princess came out.

Everyone stood up and when the princess sat at the top seat, they all knelt down and bowed.

"I send my regards to the princess."

The princess called out with a wave of her hand, her eyes shifting to the empty seat closest to her.

"Why didn't the lady come?"

As soon as she asked, footsteps were heard outside, and then a maid came in to report.

"My Lord, Madam has just sent someone to report that the Second Young Master is ill and will not come to pay his respects today."

The princess frowned slightly, said nothing, and let her leave.

Jiang Wanyue followed the maid's gaze and became curious about this concubine whom she had never met.

When Prince Jing got married, he went to the border and stayed there for five years. When the princess found out she was pregnant, she stayed in the capital and did not go with him.

All of Prince Jing's other concubines were taken in after he returned to Beijing, except for this concubine, Cui Yan, whom he brought back from the border.

It is said that Cui Yan's brother saved Prince Jing's life and entrusted his sister to him before he died.

I don’t know whether this rumor is true or not. If it is true, then what Prince Jing did is not very kind.

How can it be justified to take someone else's sister as your wife to repay a favor?

But no matter whether the rumor is true or false, Prince Jing’s favor for Cui Yan is real.

Not only did he give her the status of a concubine, he also had a son and a daughter with her.

However, this son seems to be weak and sickly. He is not even three years old and falls ill every other day. I am afraid it will be difficult to raise him.

Jiang Wanyue’s mind was full of thoughts.

Cui Yan didn't come, and the princess had no interest in talking. She sat down and drank a cup of tea. Without saying a few words, she waved her hand and asked them to leave.

The concubines left the main courtyard.

Jiang Wanyue was walking at the end, thinking about something and not paying attention to what was ahead, and almost bumped into Xie Lanxi.

Xie Lanxi turned around suddenly and pushed her angrily.

"Don't you have eyes?"

Jiang Wanyue stopped and patted the place where she touched.

"I wasn't walking fast, you stopped suddenly and I almost hit you."

Xie Lanxi raised her eyebrows.

"How dare you turn the tables? It was obviously you who didn't look where you were going and bumped into me!"

Jiang Wanyue was too lazy to argue with her.

Xie Lanxi was the same age as her, but her temper was like that of a child. What was the point of arguing about this? Would the princess teach someone a lesson just because someone bumped into someone?

If all of Prince Jing's concubines had this kind of personality, where her emotions were written all over her face, then her goal would probably be easily achieved.

It’s a pity that not everyone is like Xie Lanxi.

At this time, Guan Rou, who was walking in front, turned back.

"Why is Sister Xie angry again? Sister Jiang definitely didn't mean it, just forgive her!"

After she finished speaking, she turned and smiled at Jiang Wanyue.

"Sister Jiang, Sister Xie is just like that. She didn't mean to target you. Don't take it personally! Just apologize to Sister Xie for my sake and let this matter go. How about that?"

Jiang Wanyue glanced at her twice, raising her eyebrows slightly.

If it weren't for the implicit instigation in this person's words, she would really think that Guan Rou was a "good guy".

On the one hand, he said that Jiang Wanyue did not mean it, but on the other hand, he asked her to apologize. Did he really think she was easy to bully?

Jiang Wanyue stroked her cuffs with her fingertips and spoke slowly.

"How come Aunt Guan is an official in the government? Why does she love to solve cases so much? I thought everything in the mansion was decided by the princess! Aunt Guan is so enthusiastic, I guess she wants to share the princess' worries, right? Do you want me to talk to the princess for you?"

Guan Rou's face changed slightly and she forced a smile.

"It's just a small matter, why should we alarm the princess?"

Xie Lanxi on the side couldn't stand it anymore and pulled Guan Rou's clothes.

"Why can't we alert the princess? I'll go in and tell her to punish her!"

Guan Rou hurriedly grabbed her and finally persuaded her after much persuasion.

At this time, Jiang Wanyue had already walked away with Liu'er.

Guan Rou looked at the direction where the master and servant left, with a gleam in her eyes.

When they reached a deserted place, Liu'er couldn't help but ask in a low voice.

"Aunt, you have just entered the mansion. I'm afraid it's not a good idea to treat Aunt Guan and Aunt Xie like this, right?"

Jiang Wanyue raised her eyebrows.

"Why is it not good? Are you worried that they will unite against me? Do the two of them often stay together and have a very good relationship?"

Liu'er nodded hurriedly.

Jiang Wanyue didn't care.

"They want to find something to do, that's good, it saves me from being idle."

She has seen many people like Guan Rou.

On the surface, she pretends to be kind and gentle, but in fact, she is narrow-minded and cunning. She is not very favored, so she drags Xie Lanxi along, both to form a group and to be a puppet target.

Guan Rou probably thinks she is very smart.

But others are not fools either.

Jiang Wanyue didn't explain any more and took Liu'er back to her residence.

During this period of time, Xiuchun had already cleaned up the room and had a general understanding of the situation of the other maids.

Jiang Wanyue waved away the others, and after listening to Xiuchun's report, she waved at her and whispered something in her ear.

"In two days, find a way to leave the house and buy something for me..."