Reborn, the daughter of the Marquisate went crazy

Jing'an Marquis Mansion, Yaofang Pavilion.

After hearing Xiao Tao mention that the Jiang Mansion was holding a banquet, Xie Qingyao stood up and asked anxiously, "What banquet is being held at the Jiang Mansion? What else have you heard?"

Xiao Tao is young, but she is quite clever and often uses the information she overhears to exchange for money.

The fact that the eldest lady didn't know about the Jiang Mansion's banquet meant that the information was valuable, but Xiao Tao couldn't be happy. Originally, in her mind, the eldest lady was beautiful, kind, and generous, but the miserable state of Hong Chang and Lan Ying frightened her and made her feel a little uneasy.

Xiao Tao trembled and replied, "This is all I heard!"

Xie Qingyao was still furious, and Xiao Tao's answer made her extremely disappointed. She kicked over an embroidery stool and cursed, "You are all trash!"

In her rage, she forgot the wound on her foot and kicked it, causing her to fall to the ground in pain.

Xiao Tao was so scared that she fell to her knees with a plop. Hong Shang and Lan Ying also stepped forward on their knees, enduring the pain, and gently helped Xie Qingyao up.

Xie Qingyao sat up straight on the ground, her anger growing even stronger. "Pa~Pa~" she slapped Hong Shang and Lan Ying on the face. Turning around and seeing Xiao Tao's terrified eyes, she gave a sinister smile: "What did you just see?"

Xiao Tao's tears flowed uncontrollably, and she shook her head vigorously: "Miss, I didn't see anything. I didn't mean to barge in just now. I was really anxious to tell you the news, and there was no one at the door to let me in, so I accidentally came in."

"Please forgive me this time, Miss. I didn't see anything and I won't say anything!" She put her forehead to the ground and kowtowed madly.

Xie Qingyao waved her hand and said coldly, "Alright! Which courtyard did you work for?"

Xiao Tao didn't know why Xie Qingyao was concerned about this matter, and hesitated and said, "Your servant, your servant is a third-class maid in charge of laundry in Songhe Hall."

Xie Qingyao nodded and smiled gently. "Well, you're not bad. I like you very much. You should stay in Yaofang Pavilion from now on! When you get here, you will be promoted to a second-class maid. You just need to help Hongshang and the others!"

Xiao Tao's face turned pale instantly, and she said cautiously, "Thank you for your appreciation, Miss, but I am just a servant and have never done those delicate jobs. I am afraid that I will ruin your plans! Please, please take back your order!"

Xie Qingli snorted coldly, "Alright, stop making me angry. There's no room for negotiation on this matter! I'll ask Grandmother for your release later." She turned and ordered, "Hongshang, take her down and teach her the rules of our courtyard!"

Hong Shang murmured in agreement, then struggled to get up, pulled Xiao Tao, who was still crying, and left. She wasn't happy that someone else was sharing Xie Qingyao's anger, but rather felt sad for Xiao Tao.

Xie Qingli slowly stood up with Lan Ying's help and ordered in a deep voice, "Lan Ying, go and find out about the banquet at the Jiang Mansion. Make sure you get the exact information!"

Lan Ying took the order and left, returning only when the moon was above the willow branches.

She replied cautiously, "Miss, there will indeed be a banquet at the Jiang Mansion tomorrow, and both the Marquis's wife and Miss Li'er will be attending. For this banquet, the Marquis's wife has asked Madam Dou from the Tianyi Pavilion to make clothes for Miss Li'er..."

"Madam Dou from Tianyi Pavilion!!!" Xie Qingyao was so angry that her face turned red, her chest felt like a pot of boiling water was boiling, and her temples were throbbing.

Lan Ying didn't dare to say anything more, but quietly took two steps back.

Xie Qingyao gritted her teeth and said, "Even if you don't want me to participate, I'm going anyway!" She grabbed a piece of clothing and threw it on, angrily saying, "Let's go to Songhe Hall!"

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The morning sun, like a bright pearl, casts its soft light across the earth. A gentle breeze caresses the green leaves, and the shadows of the trees sway, bringing a touch of coolness.

As soon as the hour of Mao arrived, there was already a constant stream of traffic in front of the General's Mansion.

While Shengjing's aristocratic families often held banquets, the Jiang family was known for their low profile and rarely hosted them. Therefore, even though they had only invited a few close female relatives to the flower viewing event, the invited families were incredibly enthusiastic. Those who hadn't been invited, upon hearing the news, were also trying to figure out how to attend.

Because the guests were all female, the Jiang family's eldest wife, Zheng, and her eldest daughter-in-law, Tan Ruyan, welcomed them at the door. In less than half an hour, all the guests arrived.

In the Jiang Mansion Garden, there are clear streams, lush trees, and fragrant grass. Pavilions are scattered around, and paths lead to all directions. There are beautiful scenery at every step.

In the center of the garden lies a rippling, emerald lake, dotted with lotuses. Lush, lush lotus leaves resemble open umbrellas, floating on the surface or standing proudly on the waves. The graceful lotus flowers resemble shy young girls, their delicate stamens brimming with beauty.

A small island in the center of the lake is where today's lotus viewing banquet will be held. Several winding corridors are located around the island, connecting it to the shore.

The banquet was about to begin and the guests took their seats one by one, but there were still two tables empty. The one at the top must be the seat for Old Madam Jiang, and no one knew for whom the other one was prepared. Everyone was speculating.

Suddenly, the housekeeper Cheng Shan hurried to the island and ordered a maid to quietly invite the eldest lady out.

The maid walked to the banquet and was about to call the eldest lady, but was stopped by Tan Ruyan. The two talked for a few words, and then the maid brought Tan Ruyan to the front of the housekeeper Cheng.

Tan Ruyan said with a smile: "Butler Cheng, is there anything you need to take care of?"

Steward Cheng was unhappy in his heart, but his expression remained calm. He said calmly, "The old lady of the Xie family and the women of the Xie family are at the gate of the mansion. I came to ask the eldest lady if she would allow them to come in."

Tan Ruyan chuckled softly, "Aunt is really something. She didn't even invite her own family members to such an important day. Others will think that our Jiang family is ignorant of etiquette! Please, please come in!"

Butler Cheng hesitated and said, "Don't you need to ask the Madam for permission?"

Tan Ruyan's face turned slightly cold, and her tone turned cold: "Why, my words are useless? Besides, the Xie family is the Jiang family's in-laws, the most important relatives of the Jiang family. How can we refuse them?"

She paused and said in a cold voice, "Let's go! Come with me to meet Old Madam Xie." After that, she raised her leg and walked towards the gate of the mansion.

Butler Cheng was a little annoyed, but Tan Ruyan was the master after all, so he had to quickly wink at the maid who had just delivered the message, and then hurriedly followed.

The little maid was confused. Was Butler Cheng flirting with her? Her face flushed. Although Butler Cheng was good-looking, he was so much older than her...

After a while, Tan Ruyan came in accompanied by Old Madam Xie and two beautifully dressed young girls. Those two were Xie Qingyao and Xie Qingqi.

The Jiang Mansion hosted a banquet, and the attendees were undoubtedly all from prominent Dongling noble families. Old Madam Jiang wished to bring all the girls in the mansion, but Xie Qingrou and Xie Qingman, one a concubine's daughter and the other a concubine's daughter, were not up to par with her status. While Xie Qingrong was a legitimate daughter, she was from the third wife's family, so she naturally did not want to promote her. Therefore, she only brought Xie Qingyao and Xie Qingqi.

The Xie family's sudden visit caused a commotion. After all, the Xie family was just a fourth-rank family, different from their circle, so many people did not know them.

The appearance of the Xie family brought back memories of what happened between Xie Jingyuan and Jiang Muxue, and for a moment, there were bursts of whispers.

There were no seats prepared for the Xie family at the banquet, so Tan Ruyan directly arranged the three Xie family members to sit at the vacant table. Everyone suddenly realized that the table was originally prepared for the Xie family. It seemed that the Jiang family and the Xie family had a good relationship. However, the three of them sitting together was a bit crowded!

At this time, Old Madam Jiang came slowly with the support of Jiang Muxue. She greeted the guests one by one, but when she saw Old Madam Xie's reserved and flattering face, both she and Jiang Muxue's faces sank.

Xie Qingyao had already stood up and called out sweetly, "Grandma, Mother, Yao'er is here!"