The abandoned concubine who transmigrated woke up shouting "Long live the widow!"

Xiaoman replied, "Okay! I still have a new set of clothes from the one I bought last time!"

Jingxue then said, "By the way, Xiaoman, go find some fabric and make a few small backpacks for Runyue and Yingying. I'll draw a design for you!"

“Miss, please draw. Qingdai and I will help Xiaoman. It will be quick!” Xin Zelan said.

Hall of Qinzheng

After reading the urgent memorial delivered by express messenger, the Emperor looked at the sky outside and said, "Someone, summon the Fourth Prince to the palace to await orders! Also, send someone to deliver the birthday gifts I prepared for the Dowager Lady of the Ningguo Duke's Mansion to the Empress Dowager, saying that I have important matters to attend to and cannot attend the birthday banquet!"

Fu Hai saw the emperor pacing back and forth in the palace and knew that something had happened that was causing the emperor trouble.

After a moment, Emperor Ye Muming stopped. "Help me change my clothes and prepare the carriage for Yue'an Palace!"

Jingxue was woken up by the leap month and the little myna bird.

Looking at the little girl who was already dressed in her new clothes, Jingxue asked in a sleepy voice, "Runyue, do you like this little backpack? Does Yingying have one too?"

“I like it very much, and Yingying likes it too, Miss. It’s just not full yet. Could you add some more of those pistachios? Yes, pistachios!” Runyue said with a grin.

Jingxue looked at the little foodie and said, "Okay, here you go, but you have to behave when we get to the Ningguo Duke's Mansion!"

"Ok!"

Jingxue did her own makeup today, making it a little heavier on purpose, otherwise Xiaoman would have said it wouldn't be right.

As I led Runyue toward the door, I must say that these girls had sewed several small backpacks in just one afternoon, and even Liu Sanhao had gotten involved!

Today, Leap Month wore a light blue dress and a sky-blue backpack with a row of tassels at the bottom.

However, this girl had stuffed her backpack too full, and fearing that Jingxue would scold her, she ate as she walked.

Jingxue wore a light red floral dress with her hair hanging down, and a gold hairpin with rubies adorned her hair. Combined with her makeup, she looked exceptionally radiant and beautiful.

Ye Muchen looked at the two people striding towards him and was a little amused and exasperated. What woman could walk with such a manly gait?

Jingxue also saw Ye Muchen waiting inside the mansion gate. It seems this guy has finally gotten his due today!

Dressed in a moon-white gown, tall and elegant, his handsome face was truly a sight to behold!

Jingxue: Bah! All that good looks!

Upon reaching Ye Muchen's side, Runyue bowed and greeted him, "Greetings, Your Highness!"

Ye Muchen still remembered that this girl called him a dog of a man!

Ignoring her, I simply said, "Let's go!"

Today's carriage was for Ye Muchen's personal use. The coachman was amazed by Runyue sitting next to him the whole way. This little girl ate nuts the whole way and threw away the husks. Anyone who didn't know better would think she was leaving marks!

Inside the carriage, Jingxue closed her eyes to rest as always, and Ye Muchen was used to it as always!

The Ningguo Duke's Mansion is not far from the Zhan Wang Mansion; it takes less than half an hour to get there!

After getting off the carriage, Jingxue took a napkin and wiped Runyue's mouth, telling her that she couldn't eat anymore.

Ye Muchen: Which of you is the master and which is the maid?

At the entrance of the mansion, a couple in their forties were greeting guests. Ye Muchen said in a low voice, "This is the Duke of Ningguo and his wife!"

Jingxue didn't speak, but Ye Muchen felt that she seemed to have become much more dignified! Sigh... what kind of creature is this woman!

The woman speaking to the Duke and Duchess of Ningguo was Princess Yemusen, with her maid standing beside her.

They walked over and greeted each other. Ye Muchen said, "Second sister-in-law, did second brother set off this morning?"

The Second Princess nodded. "Yes! This time it might take a long time!"

"Serving the country is our duty!" Ye Muchen said.

The Duchess of Ningguo beckoned to the Second Princess and Jingxue, "Please come this way, Your Highnesses! Let the men talk!"

After entering the mansion gate, passing through a flower hall, we arrived at a large hall on the right, where many people were already seated.

The Duchess of Ningguo gestured for them to sit in the two seats closest to the main table, then bowed and said, "Please sit, Your Highnesses. I must go and greet other guests. Please excuse me!"

Jingxue and the Second Princess nodded slightly. Runyue and the Second Princess's maid stood a meter away. Runyue had also learned to stand like that from seeing other people's maids.

This is what Jingxue taught her; you can't go wrong by listening to your young lady!

Jingxue didn't look at anyone else. She sat down on her own. There was no point in looking. She didn't know anyone. She had only met the Second Princess Consort at the Third Princess's full moon banquet last time, but she had never spoken to her!

Whispers could be heard in my ear...

Since she had nothing better to do, Jingxue used her supernatural ability to listen.

"Wow!" Jingxue's mind was filled with a barrage of comments.

"Wow! This is the Princess Consort of War! She's so beautiful!"

"His parents are both good-looking. When the Prince of Zhenbei was young, even Princess Jingyi pursued him relentlessly, so his daughter is naturally no less impressive!"

"What's the point of relentlessly pursuing her? She didn't marry him anyway! Hah!"

"Sigh! I heard that the War King and the North King don't get along. Do you think the War King's wife will be favored?"

"Hehe, it's hard to say!"

"Who do you think Princess Zhan looks like? Her eyes are quite similar to those of Princess Zhenbei!"

Jingxue: Where there are people, there is gossip. Who does it follow? I do whatever I want! But there's quite a bit of content in these comments! What, the princess even chased after her father? The original owner's father!

Why do I feel like there's a gaze following me?

Jingxue looked up and saw a middle-aged woman opposite her, whose gaze was anything but friendly!

What's going on? Could she be some kind of princess?

She'd better not mess with me!

The Duke of Ningguo entered with several people. An old man with a white beard caught Jingxue's attention. Every now and then, the old man would wave his arm in front of his face.

Jingxue: Oh my god! Isn't this a classic case of floaters?

Ye Muchen and Qin Jing also came in. Oh, the Paw Patrol is missing one!

Beside Qin Jing was a man in his fifties, who was likely his father, Duke Anguo, Qin Huaining.

"The Empress Dowager has arrived! The Old Madam has arrived!" A group of female relatives then entered.

Everyone rose and bowed to the Empress Dowager, who smiled and said, "No need for formalities! This is the Duke's residence! I am also a guest!"

The Empress Dowager and the Dowager Lady sat together at the head of the table.

The old lady leaned on a jet-black dragon-head cane, her silver-white hair was neatly combed, and she wore a dark blue headband inlaid with gemstones. She was dressed in a dark brocade robe embroidered with exquisite floral and bird patterns, which was of luxurious quality and fine workmanship.

Jingxue thought, modern 70-year-old women don't look that old!

Ye Muchen sat down next to Jingxue. The Empress Dowager said, "Grand Madam, the Emperor was originally going to come, but he suddenly received an important memorial. His Majesty asked me to convey his congratulations to you, wishing you boundless happiness and longevity!"

The old lady rose to express her gratitude. After sitting down, she gave the order in a steady and powerful voice, "Let the banquet begin!"

Jingxue ate a large lunch and had no appetite at all.

Runyue quietly leaned over to Jingxue and said, "Miss, that woman over there has been glaring at you!"