The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

On this day, the younger brother Xu Chaoran did not have to go to school, so he accompanied his second sister on the swing in the back garden.

"Second sister, have you really become smarter?"

Xu Chaoran and Dingdang pushed the swing rope for Xu Keke from the left and right.

Xu Keke, sitting on the swing, faced the wind from the swing and laughed like a bell.

"Of course! If you don't believe me, feel free to ask me a few questions."

Xu Chaoran hesitated for a while and asked.

"Second sister has five flowers and gave three to me. Second sister, how many do you have left?"

Is there a trap in this question? Xu Keke looked at Xu Chaoran warily.

Xu Chaoran also looked at her worriedly. Was it because the questions he asked were too difficult? Was his second sister unable to answer them?

Dingdang secretly pointed two fingers at Xu Keke.

Xu Keke hesitated for a long time before answering tentatively.

"If I'm not mistaken, there might be two left."

"Wow! Second sister, you got it right. You are so smart!"

Xu Chaoran clapped his hands happily.

Xu Keke was speechless. Did her younger brother have such low expectations for her sixteen-year-old sister?

My little brother is quite well-behaved and cute.

Xu Keke rolled her eyes and said to Xu Chaoran with a smile.

"Little brother, let me give you a different question. There's a word that everyone mispronounces. Do you know what it is?"

Xu Chaoran frowned and thought hard for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so he looked at Dingdang.

Dingdang shook her head.

"Second sister, I can't guess."

Xu Keke laughed out loud.

"It's the word 'wrong'. Everyone pronounces it wrong when they see it."

Xu Chaoran suddenly realized and patted his head.

"Oh, why didn't I think of that? Second sister has really become smarter!"

When Xu Keke heard the praise from her younger brother, the smile on her face became even wider.

Whenever I'm in a good mood, I fall back into my old habits and give him some inspirational words.

"My dear brother, the knowledge and principles of this world are just like solving this puzzle. As long as you are willing to think carefully and ponder, there is nothing that cannot be solved.

Just like me, my sister, I may have been ignorant before, but recently I have been willing to use my brain and have made immediate progress.

The same applies to your studies at school. Don't be lazy just because you think it's too hard. Only by studying hard can you have a great future."

Xu Chaoran is only ten years old this year. He has a handsome face and a little childish roundness on his face.

His pair of bright eyes were like black gemstones embedded in his face, flickering and very lively.

Under the straight nose bridge is a rosy little mouth. When she smiles, she reveals a row of white and neat teeth, which is very cute.

At this moment, he was opening his big black eyes, listening attentively to his sister's words, nodding his head as if he understood.

Xu Keke continued.

"Look at those high-ranking officials. Which one of them isn't well-read and knowledgeable? Although we come from ordinary backgrounds, as long as you work hard and make progress, you can also become successful in the future and bring honor to your family."

Xu Chaoran's eyes sparkled.

"Second sister, what should I do to learn well?"

Xu Keke touched his head.

"My dear little brother, you must study hard every day, ask the teacher if you don't understand, and review after class.

Don't play around with your classmates and neglect your studies. Remember, only those who endure the most hardships can achieve success."

Xu Chaoran clenched his fists and looked at Xu Keke firmly.

"Second sister, I remember this. I will definitely work hard!"

Xu Keke smiled with relief.

"Good brother, I believe in you. Let's work together to make our lives better and better."

Dingdang was also smiling beside her.

"Young Master is so smart, he will definitely be able to do it."

Xu Keke looked at Dingdang again, wondering what kind of inspirational words to give her.

Advocate that women should be independent and self-reliant?

No, no, I can't let the loyal maidservant beside me leave.

At this time, Aunt Ding came over.

"Miss, the lady wants you to come over!"

"Okay, I'll be there right away."

Xu Keke gave up because she couldn't change the respectful way Aunt Ding addressed her.

Some ideas of hierarchy are ingrained in people's bones, and changing them is a long and arduous task.

Xu Keke held her little brother's hand, and together with Dingdang, they followed Aunt Ding along the corridor to their mother's yard.

The second wife was sitting in the side room, holding an invitation letter and looking at it.

Xu Keke took her younger brother into the side room and bowed to her mother.

The second lady put down the invitation and said with a smile.

"Keke, Ran'er, come and sit down."

Xu Keke and his younger brother sat down as he was told and asked curiously.

"Mother, is there something urgent?"

The second lady picked up the invitation and handed it to Xu Keke.

"My dear daughter, take a look. This is the invitation to the flower viewing banquet sent by Princess Jianning. The flower viewing banquet will be held at Princess Jianning's residence.

The guests invited were all young ladies from prominent families. I didn't expect Princess Jianning to send you an invitation. I don't know whether I should let you go or not."

Xu Keke took the invitation to the flower viewing banquet and looked at it carefully.

Ms. Xu Ke's makeup times:

to whom It May Concern.

I am Princess Jianning. I have always heard that the young lady is a lady from a prominent family, talented and virtuous, and graceful, and I admire her very much.

Today, at 9:00 PM on the 15th of this month, I am hosting a flower-viewing banquet at my residence (No. 1, Changsheng Street), and I invite the beautiful ladies from the famous families in the capital to join us.

By then, the spring flowers will be in full bloom, and the water will flow. I would like to enjoy the beautiful scenery with you, tell stories, recite poems and play the piano, and express my feelings freely.

I hope Miss will take the time to come. I am looking forward to it.

Princess Jianning

"Mother, please tell me who this Princess Jianning is."

The second wife looked at Xu Keke lovingly.

In the past, my daughter had a poor brain and her father held a low official position, so she had never received an invitation to such gatherings of noble ladies.

Therefore, my daughter didn't even know who Princess Jianning was.

So I explained it carefully to my daughter.

"This Princess Jianning is the daughter of the Grand Empress Dowager, the younger sister of the late Emperor, and also the older sister of the current Prince Regent. Her status is truly exceptional.

When the late emperor was alive, he loved her very much and issued an edict to allow her to stay in the capital. As a result, she became the only one among many princesses who lived in the capital for a long time and did not go to her fiefdom.

Various parties were often held in her house, and noble ladies in the capital considered it an honor to be invited by her.

However, this princess has a rather complex personality and is difficult to fathom. You must be careful with your words and actions during your visit and avoid any rash actions."

Xu Keke nodded slightly.

"Don't worry, mother. I will handle it carefully."

Little brother Xu Chaoran blinked his big eyes and held Xu Keke's hand.

"Sister has become so smart now, she will be fine."

The second lady smiled and touched Xu Chaoran's head, then looked at Xu Keke.

"Although this flower viewing banquet is a rare opportunity, if you really don't want to go, mother won't force you."

Xu Keke smiled.

"Mother, the shopping girl told my daughter today that people outside are laughing at me for staying at home and crying all the time!

It would be fine if my daughter hadn't received an invitation, but now that the invitation has been delivered to her door, she's avoiding it, which only confirms the rumors."

"Mother is worried that you'll be harassed by the noble ladies if you go. But you probably don't understand how important the Regent is to the noble ladies in the capital. They used to think they had no chance, but ever since..."

The second wife looked at her youngest son standing beside her and found it difficult to say some words.

Xu Keke didn’t think too much about it. No matter what, she had to first dispel the rumor that she was afraid to go out.

"Mother, this is the first time I've received an invitation from a princess since Daddy's promotion. If I don't go, I'm afraid I'll offend Princess Jianning, which will be detrimental to Daddy's career.

Don't worry, my daughter will go to the flower viewing party, so she can just sit for a while and show up."

The second lady nodded with satisfaction.

"Well, prepare well these few days and don't be rude when the time comes."