The eldest lady is reborn, get out of the way!

The fact that Jiang Nianshi was sent to Aunt Lian's room also caused a lot of discussion in the Duke's Mansion.

The news spread to the second house of the Duke's Mansion, and the fourth lady Jiang Wanbai took the initiative to go to her mother's yard.

Mrs. Qiao, the second wife of Jiang, was looking at the account book. When she saw her daughter coming, she smiled gently and asked her to sit beside her.

Jiang Wanbai saw that Qiao had not finished reading the account book, so he did not disturb her. While waiting, he also checked the accounts for Qiao.

Qiao finally finished reading an account book and asked gently, "Why are you here at this hour?"

Jiang Wanbai snuggled into her mother's arms lovingly, "I miss you, so I came to see you."

Mrs. Qiao smiled, her temperament was gentle: "You are so old and still like to act like a spoiled child. What will happen when you get married in the future?"

Jiang Wanbai blushed: "Mother is teasing me."

Mrs. Qiao smiled and stroked her daughter's face. She was already planning Wanbai's marriage.

Girls reach the age of marriage at the age of sixteen. Wanbai is already fifteen and will soon have her coming-of-age ceremony.

The current situation is far better than what Qiao expected back then.

The Duke of Yingguo's family has not yet split up, so Wanbai's identity as the eldest daughter of the second branch still carries some weight.

If she were just the eldest daughter of the second branch of the Jiang family, the only thing Wan Bai could rely on when choosing her future husband would be his official rank.

After the death of Lady Yu Qi, the wife of the Duke of Yingguo and Jiang Zhiyue's mother, the management of the Duke's Mansion was handed over to the old lady.

At first, Qiao thought that her eldest uncle would remarry, but she didn't expect that her eldest uncle would never mention remarrying, and the household expenses of the mansion were gradually handed over to her.

Qiao, who was in charge of the household affairs of the Duke's Mansion and had met many noble families, always felt unsatisfied when choosing a husband for her daughter.

The Duke of Ying's mansion had only a few legitimate daughters. With the eldest daughter marrying into Prince Xuan's mansion, the marriage of the Jiang family's daughter would also be able to move to a higher level.

Her daughter Wanbai has outstanding looks, is graceful, gentle and elegant, and is proficient in music, chess, calligraphy and painting. She is not as good as the eldest daughter Jiang Lingyun, who is the princess of the first house, but is far better than Jiang Zhiyue.

She tried to pick and choose for Wan Bai but couldn't find one that suited her. However, Jiang Zhiyue had a rude temper and was betrothed to the eldest son of Marquis Guangchang when he was born.

The Marquis of Guangchang had many daughters, but he had only one legitimate son, who was raised like a treasure.

This precious and noble prince of the marquisate is also handsome and elegant.

Sometimes, Qiao really hated it. Why did such a good marriage go to Jiang Zhiyue!

It's really the same person with different fates!

"I don't think I saw Aunt Lin from the eldest house at the family dinner today." Jiang Wanbai said.

Qiao knew that her uncle had suddenly returned home today, but what happened next was what surprised her.

Since Lin Jingqiu entered the mansion, she has been pretending to be good, instigating Jiang Zhiyue to become more unruly and unreasonable. Wanbai has also suffered several losses at her hands.

I don't know why I fell into Jiang Zhiyue's hands these days, and it seems like they had a falling out.

First he was driven out of Xuan Hall, and then he was forced to kowtow in public. The charges against him were all ready-made.

Not only did Lin Jingqiu lose the benefits, but she also lost face in front of her servants.

Just after lunch, she received a message from her eldest uncle, saying that Lin Jingqiu was confined to her house for a year, and her monthly salary would not be paid. If she was sick, she could just go see a doctor.

Before Qiao could finish her surprise, the man said that he wanted to increase the monthly salary of the eldest concubine Lian, and the third young master would be left with Lian from now on.

This really made Qiao curious. What did Lin Jingqiu do to make her uncle give his children to others to raise?

It's not that Qiao didn't send people to inquire, but everyone in the eldest branch of the family kept their mouths shut. All they knew was that there was a commotion in Chunhui Hall, and Jiang Zhiyue was involved.

I won't go into details about this.

Mrs. Qiao was not stupid. She knew that this meant that the matter did not want to be spread, so she stopped investigating.

No matter what happens to Lin Jingqiu, whether mother and son are separated or not, it will not affect her power as the housekeeper.

Thinking of this, Qiao said to Jiang Wanbai: "Lin is the eldest son's aunt, you don't have to be too concerned."

"My daughter is just curious. I heard that my third brother was raised by Aunt Lian." Jiang Wanbai made a face, lively and playful.

Mrs. Qiao nodded. "Just treat it as an ordinary matter and don't get involved in it. The private affairs of the eldest house have nothing to do with us."

Jiang Wanbai nodded, she knew it.

"Don't go out these days. There are a few banquets I've invited you to. Come with me."

Mrs. Qiao wanted her daughter to be known among the circle of noble ladies, so she gave her specific instructions.

Jiang Wanbai's face immediately turned red and she nodded shyly.

Mrs. Qiao was very satisfied to see her daughter's shy and gentle appearance, which was about to blossom.

"In two days there will be a flower-viewing banquet for Princess Fu. You must perform well. If Princess Fu takes a liking to you and is willing to arrange a marriage for you, then Mother won't have to worry anymore."

Princess Fu was the leader of the circle of noble ladies in the capital and a member of the royal family. She had a hobby of matchmaking, and the marriages she managed were quite good.

After a while, everyone was willing to ask Princess TOEFL for help.

Jiang Wanbai had the same idea as Mrs. Qiao. She was the eldest daughter of the second branch of the Duke of Yingguo and had a noble status, so naturally she would choose a good marriage.

"Are Xiaowu and Xiaoliu going too?" Jiang Wanbai asked.

Qiao nodded, "Everyone go, it's all written on the post."

Jiang Wanbai pouted slightly, looking a little unhappy.

Qiao was puzzled when she saw this: "What's wrong with you?"

"Jiang Zhiyue is beautiful. If she dies, how can Princess Fu see me?"

The more Jiang Wanbai thought about it, the more unhappy she became, and she felt so aggrieved that she almost cried.

Mrs. Qiao frowned, somewhat displeased with her daughter's impatient temper, but she still patiently coaxed her.

"So what if you're beautiful? Being a wife requires more than just beauty."

Mrs. Qiao said, "Princess Fu is a person who values ​​character the most. My daughter is as beautiful as Jiang Zhiyue, and she is also known as a talented woman. There is no need to worry."

Jiang Wanbai calmed down after being comforted, and said with tears in her eyes: "Mother, please help me. I must be more eye-catching than Jiang Zhiyue on the day of the banquet!"

Jiang Wanbai thought that she and Jiang Zhiyue were both legitimate daughters, so she only compared herself with Jiang Zhiyue.

She is extremely talented and the only thing that makes her inferior to Jiang Zhiyue is her appearance.

Jiang Wanbai felt unwilling whenever he thought about this matter.

As for Xiaowu Jiang Fuyao, she didn't take her seriously at all. Born as a concubine's daughter and usually very petty, Jiang Wanbai really disdained to compare herself with Jiang Fuyao.

Mrs. Qiao agreed immediately, "Okay, mother will prepare the most fashionable outfit for you to attend the banquet, and you will definitely outshine Jiang Zhiyue."

As Qiao said this, her mind suddenly emerged with the set of Bohai pearl gilt and silver inlaid head ornaments that she had seen in her eldest sister-in-law's dowry. They were gorgeous and noble, and wouldn't it be perfect for Wanbai to wear?

As for Jiang Zhiyue, she had countless good things given by the old lady and the Duke of England, as well as rewards from Princess Xuan from time to time. The things in the storehouse were all gathering dust and she could not think of using them.

Qiao took it for granted. She was in charge of the entire Duke's Mansion, so of course she could use these things.

She didn't even think about the fact that it was the private property of the Duke's wife and she had no right to use it.