ebookland Chapter 180 Why not let me arrange a marriage for you?
Chapter 180 Why not let me arrange a marriage for you?
Jiang Yutong and his sister were the last to enter the palace. After all, they were all important people in the capital. When Jiang Yutong got off the carriage, a palace maid came up to greet her and took her to the harem.
Jiang Yuwen and Jiang Yutong said goodbye and followed their familiar colleagues to another direction.
Jiang Yutong followed the rules taught by Ma Ma and walked through the long passage. She felt that the walls of the palace were higher than anywhere else, and it felt a bit eerie for some reason.
After a while, I heard the sound of talking, a woman's sweet voice came.
"Weiyang suffered a lot this time when she went to Yinbai County."
Cui Weiyang sat among the women, holding a handkerchief in her hand, looking a little unhappy. She didn't want to talk about the matter in Yinbai County.
He just said "hmm" lightly.
The person who spoke was He Yunhan, the daughter of Grand Herald He Tonghua. He Tonghua was in charge of the arrangement for the Prince of Nanman to enter the palace this time.
He Yunhan glanced at Xie Xinran, who was sitting across from Cui Weiyang, and didn't let go of the topic of Yinbai County. "If we talk about the one who suffered the most, it's Cui Yingqiu. She's still in prison. As your cousin, Weiyang, have you ever visited her?"
Cui Weiyang now wished she could completely break up with Cui Yingqiu, but she was her cousin after all, so she couldn't be too cold. She sighed, "Even though Yingqiu is my cousin, a gentleman who breaks the law is subject to the same punishment as a commoner."
At this moment, Jiang Yutong walked into the middle of a group of girls, and everyone looked at Jiang Yutong.
Jiang Yutong saluted the girls generously and said, "Greetings, ladies. May you all be blessed with good health."
Jiang Yutong didn't know anyone except Cui Weiyang and Cui Qingwan.
Everyone was also curious about Jiang Yutong and started whispering to her.
Cui Weiyang was grateful for Jiang Yutong's life-saving grace. Remembering her grandfather's instructions before leaving, she waved to Jiang Yutong and said, "Miss Jiang, come sit over here."
Jiang Yutong smiled at Cui Weiyang, "Miss Cui, how are you?"
Then he found a seat behind Cui Weiyang and sat down.
He Yunhan smiled and said, "I don't know which lady this is. I have never seen her before."
Jiang Yutong said politely, "I am Jiang Yutong from Yinbai County."
When everyone heard Jiang Yutong's name, they understood. Although no one had been to Yinbai County, Jiang Yutong had made great contributions in this war against the Southern Barbarians.
"So it's Miss Jiang. Your deeds have spread throughout the capital. Please tell us about them."
Jiang Yutong said modestly, "I just did what everyone should do. There's nothing worth bragging about."
At this moment, Nanny Gui came in from behind the Queen Mother and said, "This servant greets all the ladies."
As soon as Aunt Gui came in, everyone fell silent. If you looked closely, you could see that Xie Xinran had straightened his back.
Everyone's eyes turned to Xie Xinran. Everyone knew that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was discussing marriage with Xie Xinran, and Nanny Gui must have come to announce Xie Xinran.
Unexpectedly, Nanny Gui looked around and walked towards Jiang Yutong, "Jiang Xiangjun, I am Nanny Gui who serves the Queen Mother. The Queen Mother heard about Xiangjun's great achievements and asked me to invite Xiangjun to meet her."
Jiang Yutong stood up and bowed to Nanny Gui. "This is just a small matter, not a great achievement. I have admired the Queen Mother for a long time, and it is a great honor to meet her."
Then Jiang Yutong followed Aunt Gui amid everyone's envy.
Xie Xinran's face looked a little unhappy, as if he was being overly sentimental. He picked up the tea, lowered his head and took a sip.
After Nanny Gui had gone far away, everyone started talking louder. "I never thought that Lord Jiang Xiang would be summoned by the Queen Mother. His ancestors must have accumulated great merit."
"But this Jiang Xiangjun is indeed quite brave. He dares to stand with the soldiers to guard the city gate. I thought he was a big and strong woman."
"Jiang Xiangjun is quite pretty. Look at the headdress and clothes she is wearing today. They are so beautiful. When she came in, I thought she was a young lady from some boudoir."
"I heard that Jiang Xiangjun divorced peacefully."
"Ah, what a pity."
There was constant discussion, and everyone was full of curiosity about Jiang Yutong. Most of the girls around them were weak and frail, not even daring to kill a chicken, let alone a person.
Xie Xinran was in an even worse mood at this moment. He felt a little better when he heard that Jiang Yutong had divorced him. She was just a country woman.
Jiang Yutong walked quietly beside Nanny Gui. Nanny Gui looked at Jiang Yutong carefully and found that she had learned the rules well and did not have the petty airs of a person from a small place. She did not seem restrained even when she entered the palace for the first time. She acted openly and generously, and she liked the look of her.
Thinking of what His Majesty Pluto had said when he found her and asked her to take good care of him, she couldn't help but say a few words, "The Queen Mother admires women's self-reliance the most. Don't be afraid, my lady."
Jiang Yutong smiled and nodded, "Thank you for your advice, Ma'am."
They soon arrived at the Empress Dowager's palace. Nanny Gui asked Jiang Yutong to wait outside the corridor and went into the main hall first.
Jiang Yutong lowered her head obediently, looking at her shoes.
At this time, a voice sounded, "Whose family are you from? Why have I never seen you before?"
Jiang Yutong raised her head and looked at the man who was speaking. He was dressed in elegant and noble attire, and bore a certain resemblance to the Crown Prince. He must be one of the princes in the palace. Jiang Yutong bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness. I am Jiang Yutong from Yinbai County, and I am here to await an audience with the Empress Dowager."
"Are you Jiang Yutong?"
The Seventh Prince tapped the folding fan on his palm and took a few steps closer, full of curiosity about Jiang Yutong. "I was just looking for an opportunity to meet you."
Jiang Yutong was a little curious. She wondered why the prince wanted to see her.
The Seventh Prince smiled at Jiang Yutong's puzzled gaze and said, "Liang Jianzhang is my uncle."
Jiang Yutong suddenly realized that Liang Jianzhang was a royal relative.
The Seventh Prince wanted to say something more, but Nanny Gui came out. Seeing the Seventh Prince, she bowed and said, "This old servant greets the Seventh Prince."
The Seventh Prince walked towards the main hall and asked, "Is the Empress Dowager here?"
Nanny Gui didn't stop him and said to Jiang Yutong, "Jiang Xiangjun, please come in."
Jiang Yutong followed Nanny Gui to the main hall, but she didn't expect that Xiao Yifeng was there too.
Jiang Yutong knelt down properly and saluted the empress dowager.
"May the Queen Mother be blessed and safe."
Then he bowed to Xiao Yifeng and the Seventh Prince.
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "Get up."
Then he waved to Jiang Yutong and said, "Come closer so I can take a good look."
Jiang Yutong took a few steps closer.
Xiao Yifeng smiled at Jiang Yutong, his smile containing soothing words.
The Queen Mother nodded, "She is a good girl."
"I heard that you saved Hades' life. I want to thank you very much. Is there anything you want?"
Jiang Yutong didn't expect Xiao Yifeng to tell her everything. She shook her head and said, "I saved the prince, and he has already given me a thank you gift."
The Queen Mother smiled and said, "His thank-you gift is his, and mine is mine."
The Queen Mother paused for a moment. "I heard you're divorced. Why don't you let me arrange a marriage for you?"