Quick Transmigration: Still Life Fairy

A few days later, the day arrived for the Prime Minister's wife to hold her birthday banquet.

Early in the morning, a large number of luxuriously decorated carriages and sedan chairs gathered in front of the Prime Minister's residence, blocking the entrance completely. Officials came and went in an endless stream, which shows how prestigious the Prime Minister's residence was.

This is actually quite normal. The Prime Minister is a veteran of two reigns. In his early years, when the late emperor was alive, he won the top scholar title in the imperial examination. He has always been conscientious and dedicated to his duties as an official. Although he inevitably has some minor habits of an official, they are still within the emperor's tolerance range. Therefore, he is usually highly regarded by Du Huai'an. In addition, the old lady of the Prime Minister's mansion is over sixty years old this year. She was personally bestowed the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady by the late emperor. Even the current emperor is very respectful to her. Therefore, it is normal for more people to attend the old lady's birthday banquet, as long as they are officials in the capital or those who live nearby.

Inside the Prime Minister's residence, servants were busy everywhere, but the old lady's room remained quiet.

The old lady is getting on in years and can't stand the noise.

Chen Qingyan and Chen Jinshu were both in the room keeping the old lady company. Chen Qingyan stood to the side, listening to the old lady and Chen Jinshu chatting about everyday things, a hint of anxiety flashing in her eyes.

She didn't want to marry her fiancé, who was just the son of a minor Minister of War who spent his days frequenting brothels and couldn't even be loyal. Chen Qingyan tried every possible way to break off the engagement, but to her surprise, he found various excuses to avoid dissolving the relationship between them.

Chen Qingyan believed that she was the protagonist of this world and that the other person was not good enough for her. So these days she had been planning to use a scheme to force him to break off the engagement, and the best time to carry out the scheme was today!

Chen Qingyan is merely the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's mansion. Although she has a great reputation, she has no say in other places. Only within the Prime Minister's mansion can she make her own moves. In addition, today's situation is special, with numerous distinguished guests present. Under these circumstances, if anyone makes a mistake, then for the sake of face, that person must break off the engagement.

Over the years, the original owner of Chen Qingyan's body had been overshadowed by her half-sister Chen Jinshu. She didn't have many people at her disposal, and her plans were not comprehensive. Unfortunately, she had to stay by the birthday celebrant's side at this time and couldn't leave. It was inevitable that she would feel worried.

She glanced at Chen Jinshu, who was speaking softly to the old lady, and a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes. The old lady favored her half-sister, but for the sake of face, she had also called her to accompany her, which delayed her plans. The people in the Prime Minister's mansion were all so hypocritical.

Chen Jinshu noticed Chen Qingyan's expression, smiled faintly, and continued telling the old lady the interesting stories he had read in the book, as if he hadn't noticed anything.

The two chatted and laughed, and the old lady was very happy to be amused by her. "Cuizhu, go and get me the pair of jade bracelets that the late emperor gave me back then."

After laughing, the old lady was still a little sad. "These jade bracelets were a gift from the late emperor when he bestowed upon me the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady. After you enter the palace, your grandmother will not be able to take care of you. Consider these bracelets as your dowry in advance!"

The old lady was fully aware of what was happening in the family, but she was too old to interfere. Chen Jinshu's entry into the palace was basically a done deal. She loved the child after all, and could only make up for it in other ways.

Chen Jinshu was already in tears, but the glistening liquid only accentuated her noble and beautiful demeanor. She reached out and took the brocade box from the old lady, knelt down and kowtowed to her, saying, "Jinshu doesn't blame Grandmother."

"Sigh~" The old lady couldn't bear to look any longer and turned her eyes away.

The two women, grandmother and granddaughter, shared a deep bond, but Chen Qingyan's eyes were filled with envy at the brocade box. It contained rare Luan jade, and it was said that wearing it could strengthen the body. There was clearly a pair of jade bracelets, yet this hypocritical old lady had given them all to Chen Jinshu, without considering her own feelings standing right next to her. She, a modern person from a thousand years in the future, was actually inferior to an ancient person!

Chen Qingyan was filled with resentment. If there was one thing that bothered her most since arriving at the Prime Minister's residence, it was probably her half-sister's enviable aura. She couldn't help but feel resentful. They had the same father, so why did that unforgettable aura belong to Chen Jinshu, who was not as good-looking as her?!

"What's wrong, sister? Are you feeling unwell?" Chen Jinshu seemed to have just noticed Chen Qingyan's expression. Her face was filled with concern as she asked softly.

"Grandmother, I feel a little unwell, probably because I caught a cold a few days ago. Please allow me to go back to my room to rest."

Chen Qingyan ignored Chen Jinshu's question, bowed to the old lady, and left without waiting for her reply.

She was just an old woman with one foot in the grave; she had no interest in trying to please her!

"What, what, what is her attitude?!" The old lady was stunned by her abrupt turn, and when she came to her senses, she couldn't catch her breath.

Putting aside the old lady's anger and Chen Jinshu's gentle soothing voice, Chen Qingyan truly breathed a sigh of relief, finally able to go out and properly arrange her plans.

The thought of her plan succeeding, the engagement being dissolved, and the handsome husbands she would soon meet made Chen Qingyan feel a little elated.

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Du Huai'an did indeed choose to attend the birthday banquet of the old lady of the Prime Minister's residence. However, this time his reason for attending was not because he thought of Chen Qingyan, but because the old lady had the face to invite him.

The old lady was a legendary figure. Originally the daughter of a schoolteacher in the countryside, she lived a life of comfort and ease. However, she fell in love with a local ruffian and married him against her father's wishes. Everyone who knew about this thought she was crazy. But unexpectedly, the ruffian, who had married and had a child, suddenly reformed, as if he had suddenly become enlightened. In just five years, he achieved the second-highest rank in the imperial examination, became a local official, and climbed step by step to the position of prime minister. Her son was carefully educated by her husband and later became the top scholar in the imperial examination. He followed in his father's footsteps and served as prime minister for two dynasties. The entire prime minister's mansion has been prosperous for nearly forty years. Apart from some hardship when she first married, the old lady enjoyed wealth and honor without any difficulty afterward. Her life story is truly legendary. Moreover, the old lady herself had a special ability to judge people. She once recommended a talented person to the late emperor, who was the father of General Mu Yuanzhan. This is how she obtained the title of First-Rank Imperial Lady.

The other party is sixty years old, so Du Huai'an should attend, both out of courtesy and reason.