Abandoned daughter takes charge of the family, so rich that even the best people can't envy

At dawn, Tian Xinghua, dressed in a bright red, first-rank imperial robe and adorned with gold and jade ornaments befitting her status, left the house in a carriage with her daughter Song Jinfang.

Song Qiu Sheng respectfully sent his mother and second sister out of the gate, watched the carriage go away, and then ran back to his yard excitedly shouting.

He recently got a pair of puppies. The puppies are very smart. They can pick up balls and bow. He likes them so much that he wants them to eat and sleep with him.

He could have entered the palace today, but in order to develop a relationship with the puppy, he chose to stay and look after the house.

Along the way, red lanterns were hung high, colorful flags fluttered, and the air was filled with solemnity and joy.

Entering the palace for the first time, Tian Xinghua was a little nervous. Nanny Lin said, "Madam, don't be nervous. You have learned etiquette very well. Your behavior is well-behaved and dignified. You are no different from a lady from a noble family."

Tian Xinghua smiled bitterly and said, "I'm just afraid that once I enter the palace, people will talk about my remarriage and embarrass Jinxiu and the children."

Nanny Lin looked at her and said, "Madam, you will have to face this matter yourself sooner or later. If anyone brings this up, just fight back. There is no law in Cangwu that forbids women from remarrying."

Song Jinfang also said, "My sister said that the best way to deal with rumors is to ignore them. The more we care about them, the more proud the spreaders will be. If you're really annoyed, just fight back."

Besides, I am a first-rank imperial minister, and there are not many people with higher status than you. If they talk nonsense, it would be a violation of the rules, so, mother, don't be afraid."

Tian Xinghua clenched her fists and said, "Okay, I'm not afraid."

If she sticks her head out, she will be stabbed, and if she hides her head, she will be stabbed too. The children are not afraid. As a mother, she can't always be protected at home by her children, right?

In front of the palace gate, ladies of honor gathered from all directions and gathered at the palace gate waiting to be summoned.

The carriage from General Dingguo's Mansion also arrived. As soon as the old lady of General Dingguo's Mansion got off the carriage, a group of ladies gathered around her and greeted her enthusiastically.

The area around Tian Xinghua suddenly became empty.

"Hey, there are quite a few new faces among the ladies who came to pay their respects this year. Who is that lady?"

"I don't know her, but judging by her imperial attire, she must be of high rank. Keep your voice down and don't talk nonsense, or you might offend her."

"I know the little girl next to her. She is Princess Kangle's sister and the owner of the fragrant house."

"Ah? So that lady is the one Princess Kang Le remarried?"

"You silly girl, I told you to keep your voice down. Are you planning to kill our family?"

Hearing these discussions, Tian Xinghua's palms were sweating, but she still had a smile on her face. She was not afraid. As long as it was not said in front of her, she would just pretend not to hear it.

The old lady of General Dingguo's mansion looked at Tian Xinghua who was standing alone and winked at her daughter-in-law.

Not to mention that the fourth son of their family fell in love with the other person's daughter, just because Princess Kangle was the eldest son's savior, they should have gone to say hello first.

General Dingguo's wife understood and hurried over to greet Tian Xinghua with a smile, "Madam, you're here early? Normally, I should have visited you long ago, but you have a small child, and I was afraid it would bother you."

When everyone heard this, they wondered what this meant.

General Dingguo's wife is so polite to this person. Is there something they don't know?

The faces of the few people who had just gossiped about Tian Xinghua paled noticeably. The little girl who said Tian Xinghua was remarrying was also twisted twice on the arm by her own mother, and the pain made her eyes tear up but she dared not make a sound.

At noon, the morning sun shone brightly across the earth. Following the eunuch's loud call, Tian Xinghua followed the ladies of state into the tall, majestic vermilion gate. Under their feet were bluestone slabs, worn by the passing of time, as if every step exuded dignity and solemnity.

Tian Xinghua followed the old lady of General Dingguo's Mansion and others and was the first group to meet the Queen Mother.

The Empress Dowager then sat on a phoenix chair, wearing a phoenix robe and a phoenix crown on her head. She was graceful and majestic, like a celestial being.

On both sides of the Empress Dowager sat the Empress, Imperial Concubine, and the Grand Princess.

Tian Xinghua suppressed her nervousness and took a glance at her eldest daughter, who was standing next to the empress dowager, bending over and talking to her.

This child is not nervous at all when talking to the Queen Mother. Look, the Queen Mother is even smiling and nodding at her.

Tian Xinghua felt as if she was dreaming. She really couldn't understand why she gave birth to such a bold daughter.

He must have accumulated great merit in his previous life.

Tian Xinghua only took a quick glance when she entered the room, then she looked at him with her eyes, her nose and her heart, lowered her eyebrows and followed closely behind General Dingguo's wife.

Suddenly, someone held my hand.

When Song Jinxiu saw her mother and sister, she stood up and greeted the Empress Dowager.

Her mother knelt and kowtowed when she met the Empress Dowager. How could she stand?

So she came down and followed her mother, accompanying her in the ceremony of bowing.

As soon as we shook hands, my mother's trembling palms were sweaty.

She sighed and pulled her mother to a corner. She smiled and said, "Don't be nervous, mother. Let them kowtow first. I'll talk to you. I'll accompany you later."

"Is this okay?" Tian Xinghua asked nervously?

Isn't it said that people should come forward and pay their respects in order of rank?

Song Jinxiu smiled and said, "It's okay, it's not that strict. Just think of it as the birthday celebration of the old patriarch of our Songjia Village. If you're still nervous, I'll say the blessing on your behalf."

Tian Xinghua shook her head. "No, I'll show respect to the Empress Dowager by personally delivering the congratulations."

The mother and daughter were whispering here, and the other ladies had already begun to congratulate them.

They entered the hall in order of rank, some holding tributes, some kneeling in obeisance, and chanting words to express their admiration and blessings for the Empress Dowager. "Your servant, so-and-so, respectfully wishes the Empress Dowager a thousand years of longevity. May she be in good health and may her blessings continue for generations to come."

A lady of high rank stepped forward, holding a brocade box high above her head. Inside was a selection of carefully selected jewels. A eunuch took the tribute and presented it to the empress dowager, who smiled and nodded in approval.

Then, another lady held up the jade Guanyin statue and whispered softly, "Your humble servant, so-and-so, respectfully presents the statue of Guanyin. May the Empress Dowager live a long life and the country and people live in peace."

Song Jinxiu helped her mother calm down her nervousness, then looked at her sister. She saw that the little girl lowered her head slightly, with curiosity in her eyes, but not the slightest bit of nervousness.

Song Jinxiu smiled and patted her head.

"Humph!"

At this moment, the eldest princess snorted coldly, "Does Kang Le have any objections to the Queen Mother? Why is he holding your mother back from seeing her? Do you also think that your mother shouldn't be here as she's remarried?"

Oh my god, is this eldest princess sick? She doesn't even consider the occasion when looking for trouble?

Today is the Empress Dowager's 1000th birthday. How dare she cause trouble in front of the Empress Dowager?

Sure enough, the Empress Dowager looked at the Grand Princess with dissatisfaction.

The eldest princess knew that she had spoken out of turn and quickly shut up.

She still had something to ask the Queen Mother. She had always kept her emotions to herself, so why did she get so angry when she saw that girl Kangle?