Rebirth, guarding the mute at the tip of my heart

[Me?] Jiang Xin looked at Fu Xuerong with a puzzled look on his face. He obviously couldn't think of what his stepmother would come to discuss with him.

Fu Xuerong glanced at her daughter who was looking down at her, then smiled and said, "It's your sister's business.

A few days ago, Wei Daxueshi’s residence sent an invitation to Yu’er and me to attend the autumn flower-viewing banquet at his residence.

I heard that in addition to the flower-viewing banquet for the ladies in the backyard of the Wei Mansion, there will also be a banquet prepared for the young masters of noble families in the front yard.

Originally, Lord Wei's wife invited Yu'er and me, and it would be most appropriate to let Xing'er accompany us.

But you also know that the Autumn Examination is approaching, and Xing'er has been studying hard at home these days. I really don't want to disturb him at this time, so I thought that you are Yu'er's eldest brother, and it is legitimate for you to accompany us, so I specially brought Yu'er to trouble you. I wonder if you are free the day after tomorrow?"

As soon as the voice fell, Jiang Xin couldn't refuse, Fu Xuerong immediately added: "The day after tomorrow is a holiday. This matter is related to your sister's marriage. If you don't have anything important, mother still hopes that you can accompany us."

This blocked Jiang Xin's excuse of going to school or accompanying the prince to work.

"..." Jiang Xin never thought that one day he would be the one to look for a marriage partner for Jiang Daiyu. After thinking for a while, he took out a pen and paper and wrote: [But I can't speak. I'm afraid that I will end up making things worse if I accompany my mother and sister to the banquet.]

At this kind of banquet where court ladies brought their daughters to see each other, the young men who accompanied them gathered in the front yard and it was inevitable that they would have some exchanges. If it was a calligraphy competition, although his handwriting was acceptable, it was not outstanding.

If they were to compete in reciting poems and composing couplets, he, a mute who cannot speak, would only be laughed at, and it would be bad if he ended up making things worse.

Fu Xuerong had expected this and said with a smile, "It's okay, let your third brother go with you. Liang'er has been smart since he was young. If you need to ask for help, you shouldn't make any mistakes.

But he is a bastard after all. If only one bastard from our family goes to the invitation sent by Duke Wei, it will inevitably be seen as disrespectful, so I have to trouble you. "

Having said that, Jiang Xin naturally had no reason to refuse, so he nodded: [I understand.]

After receiving a positive reply, Fu Xuerong was relieved. Then, she glanced at Xie Ze inconspicuously and said casually, "I feel relieved that you two brothers can help Yu'er. You are now His Highness's companion. With this status, I, Yu'er, will be more confident."

"..." Jiang Xin didn't know what to say, so he just stood there and laughed dryly.

He probably guessed that the flower-viewing party hosted by Madam Wei, although there were other young men of marriageable age present, was in fact a large-scale matchmaking party.

His stepmother and sister were probably after the status of the Fourth Prince's consort.

Jiang's father is very handsome, otherwise he would not have been favored by Jiang Xin's mother. Fu Xuerong was also a rare beauty back then. Although she is no longer young, she has maintained herself well and her former charm can still be vaguely seen in her eyes.

The daughter born to these two people is certainly not bad. I have to say that when Jiang Daiyu is silent, she is indeed a beautiful woman who makes me feel pity.

If she behaves well at the flower-viewing banquet, she might even be noticed by the Fourth Prince and taken into the palace.

At this time, Jiang Xin didn't know that Jiang Daiyu's target was not just a small prince's concubine. From the very beginning, she was aiming for the only principal wife of the Fourth Prince.

With this purpose in mind, Jiang Daiyu, who had waited for a long time but did not see her mother mention the key point, became impatient and took the initiative to look up at Xie Ze, revealing the attitude of a little girl and said shyly: "I heard that Your Highness has been talented since childhood. I wonder if you are interested in the banquet at Wei Daxueshi's mansion?"

Jiang Xin: “…”

This is sheer nonsense. Everyone in the capital knows that the virtuous prince has never liked studying since he was young. His Majesty has repeatedly ordered the virtuous prince to attend classes with the other princes, but the virtuous prince couldn't bear it anymore and went straight to the barracks to join the army.

Unexpectedly, the wise king who was illiterate had outstanding military talents. After fighting for a few years, he became a general in the army. After he recovered the southern territory, no one dared to question his ability anymore.

Xie Ze saw at a glance what the two were planning, and he felt a little amused and raised his eyebrows: "What?"

Jiang Daiyu lowered her head shyly and whispered, "Your Highness is good friends with my elder brother. I think my elder brother rarely attends banquets like this. If Your Highness can go with us, my elder brother won't be so nervous."

"Yu'er!" Fu Xuerong scolded him immediately upon seeing this, and then looked at Xie Ze apologetically: "I am outspoken because I am worried about my brother. I did not mean to offend Your Highness. Please do not blame me."

The two of them sang the same tune and lightly covered up the previous test. If Jiang Xin still couldn't understand that their real intention was not to invite him but Xie Ze and to use Xie Ze's power for support, then he would be very tactless.

Seeing this, Jiang Xin was about to ask Xie Ze to refuse, but he saw that his own prince had already agreed calmly: "Okay."

Jiang Xin: “…”

Fu Xuerong was immediately delighted when she heard this, and she no longer cared about pretending. She quickly pulled her daughter to bend down and thanked him: "Then I, the concubine, would like to thank Your Highness on behalf of Xin'er and my daughter."

Jiang Daiyu stopped making trouble and bowed honestly: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Xie Ze waved his hands. His remaining patience had run out. He was too lazy to deal with them anymore. "If you have nothing else to do, please leave. I'm hungry."

"...Then I will not disturb Your Highness from having a meal. I will take my leave." Fu Xuerong saw the impatience on Xie Ze's face, twitched her lips in embarrassment, and quickly left with her daughter.

Just as they were a little further away, Jiang Daiyu couldn't help but complain in a low voice: "Mother, this wise king really has no manners or upbringing at all. He is really a mud-legged soldier."

In order to make their plan succeed today, she had dressed up specially and showed what she thought was her most beautiful side in front of the King, trying to use her pitiful attitude to make the King let down his guard and agree to their request.

As a result, this wise king had no intention of showing any sympathy to her. He did not even ask her to sit down and have some tea to rest. He just looked at her standing there coldly. No, he did not even take a close look at her!

Thinking of this, Jiang Daiyu became furious. She was really flirting with a blind man. Although he agreed to her request in the end, he still felt unhappy.

She really didn't want to admit that she was benefiting from that loser's help.

Fu Xuerong was helpless and whispered: "Okay, after all, our goal has been achieved. We will be more confident when we go to Duke Wei's Mansion. As for other things, you should say less and don't cause any more trouble."

"Don't worry, mother. I will only tell you."

"You."

"..."