The Story of a Destitute Noblewoman Farming

"This is the Qushui Liushang banquet often held by the literati in Jiangnan. In weather like this, only such a banquet can remove the irritability in our hearts." Princess Mingfang took the first seat, and then the maids led everyone to take their seats.

"Master, I heard that there is drought everywhere. The princess's mansion is really rich. There is so much running water. If those who are short of water could use it, I wonder how happy they would be." Yu Wei secretly told Lu Linlang her thoughts.

"Let's wait and see." Lu Linlang didn't expect that with so many people present, Princess Yuwei was so keenly aware of the problem. Nobles like them rarely come into contact with civilians even when they are down and out, let alone consider the lives of ordinary people in such a position.

"They are rich. They always showed me and my sister their clothes. They were all given to us by the former emperor. They are very wealthy. Look at how fawning those ladies are. Their families hold low official positions, so being able to marry the eldest princess is the greatest blessing."

Yu Shan also heard their conversation. She was very disdainful of those people, but she was even more displeased with her two cousins ​​who held their necks high.

"Why was Ruan Qiaoqiao so against you just now? This was the first time you met her. I saw her secretly glance at you with disgust in her eyes. You should be more careful, Master. I don't know why that young lady dislikes others."

"I also think their eyes are not right. Logically speaking, who is the Master? Is she worthy of disgust? I heard that this banquet is to find husbands for these sisters. I don't know whose young man has caught their eye today."

The two sisters sat next to Lu Linlang, watching the people around them vigilantly like two little rabbits, fearing that the teacher would be bullied by these people.

Lu Linlang also discovered that not only the eldest princess's daughter, but even the maids around the princess were staring at her vaguely.

"Look at me, these young girls, how could they like to stay with us and listen to our nagging? Qiaoqiao, take these little sisters over there to play first. Young people have more fun."

The eldest princess spoke at this time, and Ruan Qiaoqiao stood up. After looking around, she pretended to be well-behaved and said, "Ladies, we will take our leave first. We sisters have prepared some games that you will like over there. Let's go play together."

After Ruan Qiaoqiao finished speaking, she walked out with her sister Ruan Xiuli. The young ladies from each family also stood up, said goodbye to the elders around them and left.

"Princess Yunchu, Princess Yuechu, Miss Lu, our young lady invites the three of you to come to the pavilion to play together." A maid came over and called out the titles of Yuwei and the others. Everyone's eyes were on Lu Linlang and her group. She wanted to see what kind of gourd medicine was sold in the princess's mansion today.

"Okay, then let's go together." Lu Linlang stood up first, and the two princesses didn't say anything else and followed her.

"Princess, the wife of the Dali Temple's Shaoqing has arrived." They were about to leave, but upon hearing this, everyone looked towards the courtyard gate.

I saw a lady coming with her daughter. Although her daughter was in her teens, she was well maintained and there was no trace of aging on her. There was no smile on her face and no emotion in her eyes.

"Your humble servant greets the eldest princess and the princess." Everyone around her was staring at her, but she seemed unaware and walked over with her daughter to pay her respects.

"It turns out to be Madam Gu, the Junior Minister of the Dali Temple, Cuiling. I asked you to deliver the invitation. Did you deliberately say the wrong time, causing Madam Gu to be late?" The eldest princess looked at her face, the jealousy in her eyes not diminished at all. She did not let Madam Gu stand up, but blamed the maid beside her. However, everyone knew that she was not really blaming her, but was blaming Madam Gu for being late.

"Princess, I encountered some trouble on the way here, so I am late. It is my fault." Mrs. Gu naturally knew what she meant and took the initiative to explain the reason.

"Madam Gu, how could I blame you? We haven't seen each other for so many years. That's your daughter behind you, right? Look, she's grown into a big girl. It's a pity that I don't have a son, otherwise I would definitely become your in-law."

"You are too kind, Princess. I have never been worthy of your kindness."

When Lu Linlang heard her identity, she knew that this was the prince consort's former fiancée, but they were separated by the eldest princess, and now she was deliberately torturing them.

"Madam Gu is late because of trouble. This is a common occurrence. The capital city suffered from drought this year, but thanks to the Emperor's diligent efforts, the capital city is as prosperous as ever. With so many people, it is common to have traffic jams. Madam Gu, please take a seat quickly."

Princess Huai looked at Madam Gu, stood up and pulled her over to sit down.

Then he looked at Lu Linlang and the other two who hadn't left yet: "Yuwei, take your sister to play over there too."

"Well, Sister Gu, let's go together." Yu Wei stepped forward and took Miss Gu's hand, and the four of them followed.

Princess Huai used to be good friends with Madam Gu, but they hadn't seen each other for a long time since Madam Gu got married and followed her husband to the northwest. She knew what happened to the eldest princess in the past, so she couldn't get along with her at all. In addition, because of her status, she had to step forward personally to smooth things over.

Several people arrived at the pavilion where Ruan Qiaoqiao and her sisters were. The pavilion was not small and was surrounded by many fences. When Ruan Qiaoqiao saw the four people coming, she didn't like Lu Linlang in the beginning. When she saw another new person coming and heard that it was Miss Gu, she immediately thought of Mrs. Gu, the one her mother disliked the most.

"Yuwei, our house is a princess's mansion after all. Why do you bring all kinds of cats and dogs here?" After Ruan Qiaoqiao said this among the girls who were just in harmony, everyone else looked at Lu Linlang and Miss Gu.

"Ruan Qiaoqiao, why are you speaking so harshly? Everyone here is here because of an invitation from your family. Do you think I want to come to your house? If you don't welcome me, we'll leave now and see how you explain to your mother."

"You, we are a family, why do you always speak for others?" Ruan Qiaoqiao couldn't help but feel angry when she saw her ruining her own plans, but what she said just now was not to drive them away, but to humiliate them and achieve her own goal.

"What Miss Ruan said means that Miss Gu and I are nothing but cats and dogs. Miss Gu, it seems that our arrival is not welcome. Why don't we go back?" Lu Linlang had no expression on her face. After saying something to Miss Gu beside her, she turned around and was about to leave.

"Hey, Miss Lu, I, I'm not talking about you. If you leave, my mother will blame you." Ruan Qiaoqiao didn't expect Lu Linlang to turn against her. Thinking of what her mother had told her, she walked over in a panic.

"Ms. Lu, it looks like I'm the one who's going to be kicked out today. You guys stay here first, and I'll go back first." Ms. Gu had a smile on her face and was about to leave calmly.

"Wait, did I let you go? You are the guest invited by my mother. I heard that you are a talented woman. You should stay. I said something wrong just now. Please forgive me." Ruan Qiaoqiao said stiffly, not letting them leave.