[Marriage first, love later] She is happy after marrying a widower

"Mother, let Madam Puguo and Miss Shen sit down and talk."

I saw Madam He looking at the two people who had been standing there for a long time with a smile on her face, and said softly.

Hearing this, everyone turned their attention to the wife of the Duke of Pu and Miss Shen who were still standing.

At this time, Madam He was as kind and gentle as a spring breeze.

"Yes, yes, look at me, an old woman. When I saw such a beautiful woman, I was so happy that I even forgot my manners!

"Puguogong's wife, Madam, and Wan's maid, come quickly and sit next to the old woman."

As he spoke to the old lady, he gently patted his forehead, his face full of self-blame.

Then, he and the old lady warmly greeted Song Yanzhi and Shen Wanwan, signaling them to take a seat quickly.

Seeing this, Song Yanzhi and Shen Wanwan smiled at each other, then slowly walked to the old lady's side and sat down gracefully.

At this moment, a young woman next to Song Yanzhi suddenly started to joke in a coquettish tone.

"Oh my, old lady, you really met the newcomer and let him sit next to you, but you drove us old people away! It's really sad~"

After saying that, she pouted her lips in a sad manner.

"Haha, you're the most mischievous girl!"

The old lady was so amused that she burst into laughter and raised her hand as if to pat the woman gently.

However, the woman was not afraid at all. Instead, she smiled and covered her mouth with a handkerchief.

After laughing and joking, he and the old lady turned to look at Song Yanzhi and introduced her gently.

"This is General Xiao Chang's wife. You two are of similar age. If you have free time in the future, you can walk around more often and play together."

General Xiao Chang?

Song Yanzhi couldn't help but think secretly in her heart.

Among the many dignitaries in the court, there are not many with the surname Chang, and even fewer who can be called generals.

She pondered for a long time, and finally the only name that came to her mind was the famous King Zhenguo - Chang Yuan.

Back then, Chang Yuan and the Emperor Zu were sworn brothers. They had a deep friendship and shared weal and woe.

In the war of founding the country, Chang Yuan showed extraordinary military talent. He led the troops by example, fought bravely and skillfully, and won one glorious victory after another after countless fierce battles.

It is no exaggeration to say that at least half of the credit for the founding of this vast empire by the First Emperor can be attributed to General Chang Yuan.

However, God is jealous of talented people. Although Chang Yuan was invincible on the battlefield, his life span did not last long.

Shortly after Emperor Zu successfully ascended the throne, Chang Yuan passed away due to illness, which was a pity.

What is even more heartbreaking is that several of Chang Yuan's sons also died heroically in the brutal war, leaving behind only one grandson - Chang Qing.

The Emperor Zu remembered his sworn brotherhood with Chang Yuan and his great contributions to the country.

I feel especially sorry for this child who has lost the protection of his grandfather and father.

Therefore, when Chang Qingnian was only six years old, according to the system of hereditary descending order, the emperor ordered him to be named Duke of Zhenguo to ensure that the glory of the Chang family would be passed on.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, the baby in the cradle has grown into an adult.

Perhaps influenced by family traditions or his own personality, this young Duke Zhenguo had no interest in the idle nobles in the capital.

When he was sixteen years old, he resolutely left the prosperous and comfortable capital city and rushed to the distant border, starting a long and arduous career of guarding the border.

For many years, he has always stood firm on the border, resisting foreign invasions and safeguarding the country's peace.

It is said that this brave and fearless young Duke of Zhenguo had a unique habit: he did not like others to call him Duke of Zhenguo, but instead liked people to call him "General".

It seems that only this title can demonstrate his heroic spirit in fighting bloody battles on the battlefield.

I guess the General Xiao Chang that the old lady mentioned is the Duke of Zhenguo who is famous for his outstanding military achievements.

The old lady's words obviously showed her intention to expand Song Yanzhi's network of contacts.

From this, it can be seen that the Duke of Zhenguo and the Prime Minister must be deeply favored by the emperor and can be regarded as the emperor's trusted ministers!

Otherwise, given the old lady's status and position, how could she help her so wholeheartedly?

In this moment, Song Yanzhi's mind was working like lightning, and she had already figured out all the reasons here clearly.

Then, a bright and charming smile bloomed on her face. She bowed to Madam Xiao Chang and spoke softly.

"I have just arrived in the capital and am unfamiliar with the place. I am quite unfamiliar with many things in the capital. I hope that Madam can give me more advice and guidance in the future."

Upon hearing this, Madam Xiao Chang also smiled gently and replied, "Madam Guogong, you are too polite!

To be honest, I have just returned to the capital not long ago, and I don’t know the situation here very well.

But since that's the case, when we have nothing to do, why don't we go together and explore this bustling capital city so we can look after each other."

Before he finished speaking, a clear and pleasant laughter was heard from the side.

"You must not leave me behind! I'm a well-known person in the capital who loves to eat and play!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that the person who spoke was a young woman in moon-white clothes. She had curved eyebrows and eyes, and was pretty and lovely, which made people happy at the first sight.

"Haha, you naughty little monkey, how can I miss you!"

He continued talking to the old lady.

"This one is my niece's granddaughter! She married the eldest grandson of the Dali Siqing two years ago. She is the most mischievous one."

The old lady introduced the young woman to Song Yanzhi with a smile on her face.

"My dear, there are so many eyes watching me here! Where can I put my face if you do this?"

Yu Linglong flung her hand coquettishly, and the handkerchief in her hand drew a graceful arc in the air.

Her rosy face and slightly pouting cherry lips are truly adorable.

The old lady on the side saw this and laughed so hard that she couldn't stop, and spoke hurriedly.

"My dear granddaughter, it's all your fault. I won't say anything more. Look how anxious you are!"

Just as they were chatting and laughing, a cold snort suddenly came from the hall.

This cold snort was like a gust of cold wind, instantly breaking the originally harmonious and joyful atmosphere.

A slightly mocking voice said, "Humph! The wife of the Duke of Pu has such a distant and cold relationship with her own sister-in-law, yet she is so attentive and eager to please others. It's really ridiculous!"

The irony in these words was self-evident, which made everyone present stunned and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.