The queen of the last days became a maid and just wanted to lie down

After hearing what he said, Xu Yao knew what he should do.

On the day of the banquet, Nanny Wang still dressed her up beautifully, and Xu Yao asked Nanny Wang to take off the most expensive jade hairpin.

"Madam, wearing this set of jewelry and head ornaments will really make the master proud. No one else can outshine you."

Xu Yao nodded, of course she knew.

The day Pei Shuo brought this thing to her, she knew it was very expensive, and whoever wore it would be the most stunning.

But that's why she can't wear this thing.

"The court is shaken at this time, and they are afraid that they will send troops. Fighting a war is all about money. The richer the common people are, the easier it is to attract attention. Showing off your wealth at this time is tantamount to telling others that you have a lot of money and anyone can rob you. It is better to keep a low profile."

When Nanny Wang heard what she said, she immediately understood.

This is not the case. Once a war breaks out, all wealthy businessmen will inevitably be targeted and their flesh will be cut and their blood will be shed.

So Nanny Wang thought about it and chose a simple headgear.

It doesn't look luxurious or too plain when worn, nor does it make people look down on it.

Xu Yao nodded in satisfaction and got on the carriage.

Seeing that she remained silent, Luluo couldn't help but ask, "Madam, is there something on your mind?"

Xu Yao looked up at Luluo and asked, "If a fight really breaks out, where do you think we should hide?"

After hearing what she said, Luluo couldn't help but laugh: "Madam, you worry too much. I think the master has been prepared for a long time and will not let you put yourself in danger. Besides, this is the capital of the Great Zhou. There is no safer place in the world. If even the capital is lost, it can only be said that the Great Zhou will be destroyed. If the country is destroyed, how can there be peace in the world?"

Xu Yao thought about it and said nothing. He just lifted the curtain and looked outside the carriage.

The streets are still crowded with people, cars and traffic, and people coming and going. It seems to be unaffected by the war at all. I hope this place can always be peaceful.

When it came to the Wu family's banquet, the banquet naturally could not be held in the Wu family's main residence, but in the Sixth Young Master's private residence.

The Sixth Young Master had a private house outside, so it was understandable for him to hold a banquet for his wife. However, Mrs. Wu was somewhat unhappy that she could not hold the banquet in the main house.

They all looked down on her background. They couldn't even host a birthday party in the main house to entertain the guests. How could Mrs. Wu Liu feel good about this?

Mrs. Wu Liu thought about it and was about to make a big scene, but Wu Ping stopped her and gave her a set of precious pearl head ornaments. Only after seeing the things did Mrs. Wu suppress her anger.

Before the banquet began, she asked her husband, "How long will this miserable life of ours end? We are all descendants of the Wu family. You are obviously more outstanding and more capable, but they rely on their status as a legitimate child and ignore you. You do the work and suffer the hardships, but they enjoy all the happiness. Why?"

Wu Ping comforted his wife and told her to wait a little longer.

Soon, he will be able to find a job outside and will no longer be a white-collar worker.

When the time comes, they will openly take their wives with them to take up posts outside. The emperor is far away and they can live as freely as they want.

After hearing what he said, Mrs. Wu Liu felt better and cheered up to host the banquet.

On the one hand, this banquet was to celebrate her birthday, and on the other hand, it was naturally to help her husband win people's hearts.

The banquet was filled with flowers and ladies' maids dressed in silk and satin were coming in and out in a bustling manner. The ingredients served at the banquet were all delicacies, and even the particularly rare seafood was delivered fresh.

Xu Yao looked at the grouper, bear paws, and venison, and couldn't help but sigh that the prosperity and luxury of the wealthy families never changed because of the poverty of the outside world.

The more this is the case, the more terrifying it is.

She sat in a position that was neither too high nor too low. She would occasionally say a few words when someone spoke to her. The rest of the time, she would just sit there quietly like a mute, smiling silently without saying a word, perfect like a vase.

Others thought she was very boring, and apart from saying a few polite words to her occasionally, they didn't pay any attention to her. They exchanged their feelings with each other and secretly gathered information for her husband's family.

Xu Yao listened quietly, and gradually he began to appreciate it.

These merchants seemed to have begun hoarding goods, including food, cloth, cotton, and medicinal herbs. They were hoarding anything that could have an impact on the war.

Is this a plan to hoard goods, buy low and sell high, so as to make a fortune from the national disaster?

The businessman's sense of smell is indeed keen. While she was still thinking about how ordinary people should live, these people were already thinking about how to make money.

No wonder she couldn't be a businessman, couldn't make a fortune, and could only make a living by robbing.

She smiled and shook her head, picked up the wine glass beside her and poured herself a drink.

Madam Wu Liu was the center of attention today. Everyone at the banquet complimented her, including the former Madam Li.

Mrs. Bai, who was once the center of attention, has disappeared and her whereabouts are unknown.

Some people occasionally mentioned that she was sent to the family temple because she was sick, and that she was decisive. As soon as her husband got into trouble, she abandoned her home and children and returned to her parents' home, not caring about the life or death of her children.

The Bai family committed suicide in prison, the two children disappeared, and the other members of the Bai family were either sold or died. The Bai family completely disappeared from the wealthy circle of Beijing.

Xu Yao also heard people sighing and saying that a big tree attracts the wind and being too rich is not a good thing.

Someone coughed twice and told them not to talk nonsense, so as not to cause trouble.

A few people looked over nervously and were relieved to find that Mrs. Wu Liu was showing off her jewelry and was not looking at them.

He shook his head and started talking about other gossip.

Mrs. Wu Liu probably didn't even remember who Xu Yao was. Halfway through her meal, Xu Yao said he was not feeling well and left the banquet early.

It started raining outside, and Nanny Wang immediately took an umbrella and held it for Xu Yao.

Xu Yao got on the carriage and his face suddenly fell.

"But who made Madam angry today?" Nanny Wang asked with concern.

Xu Yao shook his head, not knowing how to start.

Luoluo figured out something and signaled with her eyes that Nanny Wang should not ask any further questions.

Madam is in a bad mood, so don't make her angry at this time.

Nanny Wang nodded, and the carriage drove slowly in the rain. Halfway through the journey, Xu Yao heard screams and hurried footsteps running towards her. She pulled open the curtain and saw a little girl not far away running towards her as if she was escaping for her life.

There were footsteps chasing behind him. Xu Yao could hear clearly that there were about five or six people.

The girl ran into the carriage and was almost trampled by it. Fortunately, the coachman stopped the horse in time.

The girl struggled to get up and kept saying sorry and was about to run away. Xu Yao opened the curtain and let her get into the carriage.

The girl hesitated for a moment, not knowing who the woman in front of her was, but the people behind her were chasing her relentlessly, so she had no choice but to get on the carriage.

After getting on the carriage, she was wet all over. Luoluo was very observant and immediately took out a clean handkerchief and wiped the rain off her body.

Xu Yao took out the cloak prepared in the car and put it on the girl.