Reborn as a Merchant Girl, the General's Beloved

After hearing this, Ge suddenly realized, yes, if Princess Jing intended to ease the relationship between Prince Jing and the officials, why did she not go to the Marquis Anyuan's mansion? Isn't it obvious that she doesn't want to get along well with them?

"My Chu'er is so smart. Mother almost made a mistake because of her confusion." After saying this, Mrs. Ge hurriedly ordered people to clean up the inner room and then packed clothes.

Hong Chu thought for a moment, and then said to Ge: "Mother, besides my sister-in-law, you must bring one more person with you."

Upon hearing this, Ge frowned slightly.

Hong Chu explained, "If you go alone with your sister-in-law, firstly, people outside will think you are biased, and secondly, if you are not careful enough, you won't even have anyone to blame!"

"Then," Mrs. Ge hesitated and asked, "Will you go with me?"

"I want to go too, but not as the eldest daughter of the Earl's Mansion. I want to go as the daughter-in-law of the Right Prime Minister's Mansion. You take Jiang Siling with you!"

"Is that girl from a humble family worthy of attending such a scene?" Ge was a little hesitant. If Hong Chu hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten that there was such a person in the mansion.

"Speaking of Jiang Siling, she is the daughter of the Marunouchi of Yuanma Temple. Her stepmother insisted on sending her to the mansion to be a concubine of your eldest brother. I looked down on her anyway, but since she was sent to me, crying and whining like a jerk, so I just gave her to Hong Huang. And Hong Huang, who was born to a lowly maid, actually sympathized with this girl from a lowly family. Not only did she give her the title of wife, but I heard that she doted on her very much. I didn't want to see Hong Huang around me, and I hated her too, so I just forgot her greetings." Ge raised her eyebrows. In fact, she was not even sure what Jiang Siling looked like.

"Listen to me, there must be a reason for letting her go." Hong Chu smiled coldly, "Although the guests at this banquet are all princes and dukes, we still can't be unprepared. We all know that Prince Jing and Hong Ze are best friends. When he was demoted to a commoner, it was Hong Ze and his wife who rushed around to prepare for the wedding."

"Yes, that's true." Mrs. Ge nodded repeatedly.

"Take Jiang Siling with you. First, let those people outside see that you treat all children equally, whether they are born by your ex-wife or concubines, you treat them the same, and it will make them shut up. Second, if they intend to make things difficult for you, you can directly push Jiang Siling out as a shield." Hong Chu sneered, "I don't believe it. She is now the wife of a third-rank official in the court. How can she have the nerve to argue with the younger brother and sister of a minor official?"

"If she could really do it, the nobles in the capital city could drown her with just a spit from them! No matter how many people support her!" Hong Chu's eyes flashed as he looked at the cups and plates on the table with hatred.

After hearing this, Ge felt that it made sense and was very convinced.

Hong Chu also ordered his servants to send some nice clothes and jewelry to Jiang Siling, and he also specially found various old maids around her to watch her wash and dress.

Jiang Siling didn't know what was going on. She was a little scared when she saw the situation, but she didn't dare to resist. Her husband Hong Huang was not at home at that time. Years ago, Hong Shilang said that he was idle at home all day and only knew how to play with cats and dogs, so he found him a job as a transcriber in the Imperial College. Although the salary was not much, he could not leave for a moment.

Jiang Siling washed and dressed, followed the old nanny silently, and walked out of the door tremblingly.

The lotus viewing banquet was held in Tingyu Tower.

In winter, Tingyu Tower is isolated and secluded from the world, while in summer it becomes an elf that has fallen into the mortal world. The hundred-acre lotus pond is in full bloom, with fresh green and delicate flowers, and the air is filled with sweet floral fragrance.