jdhmnovel Chapter 156 Helping Two Concubines
Chapter 156 Helping Two Concubines
Tang Xiyue walked to her seat with a grim look on her face and sat down, feeling resentful and embarrassed.
This Du Yan had looked down on Tang Xiyue since she was a child, and had even verbally insulted her lowly status in front of all the young ladies in Beijing.
No matter what activities there are, I will never invite myself.
Because she is the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister's Mansion and the only legitimate daughter, she is particularly favored in the mansion. Her mother is also the legitimate daughter of a prominent family. One can imagine Du Yan's status.
There was no rich lady in the capital who did not want to curry favor with her, and she had thought so before.
I wanted to get closer to her and become her close friend, but I didn't expect that she would insult my lowly status in front of so many people.
Her mother was the second wife of the general's mansion, and she was also the legitimate daughter of the general's mansion. However, she did not expect that she would still insult her.
Thinking of this, Tang Xiyue's expression revealed a hint of hatred. When she became a noble and favored concubine, these people would be trampled under her feet! She would also help her mother regain the title of the principal wife.
It was the first time for the two concubines' daughters to attend such a grand banquet. They were as fearless as frogs in a well and could only follow Tang Xiyue cautiously and tremblingly.
Tang Xiyue had just sat down when she discovered that she was sitting side by side with the concubine's daughter in the Prime Minister's Mansion. She gnashed her teeth in hatred.
Daddy was demoted to mother's status after he returned from the palace banquet, and the people who arranged the seats didn't know about this, so they arranged my seat here from the beginning!
Even though her mother became the wife of the general's mansion and she became the legitimate daughter of the general's mansion, there were still many people in the capital who looked down on them.
"Oh? Aren't these two little maids of yours too timid? They are so timid and cowardly. Sister Yue, you are so soft-hearted. Why did you choose these useless ones when buying two slaves?"
The girl who had just flattered Du Yan couldn't help but tease Tang Xiyue maliciously when she saw her.
The first reason is that she has to hate what Du Yan hates, so that she can make Du Yan happy. The second reason is that she has been suppressed by Du Yan for many years, so she can't help but want to vent her anger on people with lower status than herself.
Of course she knew that the two girls were not maids, because there were several maids standing behind them. If she guessed correctly, these two were concubines of the general's mansion.
The two concubines were a little scared and looked at Tang Xiyue for help.
"Third sister..."
Tang Xiyue was so angry, what a dog looking down on others! He was just a dog beside Du Yan, yet he dared to bark at him.
"Miss Li, are you saying that the two young ladies in our general's mansion are like maids? Our princess loves the two young ladies the most. If you say that, our princess will be unhappy."
Tang Xiyue was thinking about how to reply when Xiaoli from Tang Xiluo came over.
Li Yu was speechless and didn't dare to continue replying. He didn't expect that the maidservant beside Tang Xiluo would come to help these two concubines!
My father is just a fifth-rank Bachelor of Hongwen. The reason why I am so superior is entirely because I am good friends with Du Yan. I can't compare with Tang Xiluo at all.
What's more, Tang Xiluo is now the princess of Prince Chen, and her sister is also a minor figure in the palace, so he dare not break up with them openly.
Even if it was the maidservant beside her, she didn't dare to rebuke her.
"So they are the two young ladies from the General's Mansion. I saw them standing behind Miss Tangxi III and thought they were maids. I am shortsighted."
Xiaoli had learned to fake smile from her mistress, and at this moment she curled her lips, "Miss Li is really good at seeing things."
Li Yu's mouth twitched. Was this lowly maid secretly cursing at herself for being blind? !
Xiaoli was too lazy to care about Li Yu. She was ordered by the young lady to take care of the eldest young lady. She happened to pass by and heard someone bullying two young ladies, so she just helped.
She took out the princess' token and asked the palace maid about the location of the two ladies.
Soon someone took the two concubines to their corresponding seats, which were next to Tang Xiyue's.
Tang Xiyue gritted her teeth and clenched her fists in her sleeves. She was still the legitimate daughter, so why should the two of them be on equal footing with her?!
At this moment, the eunuch's high-pitched and shrill voice reached the ears of everyone at the banquet.
"Lord Yan, Princess Yan is here!"
Everyone stood up and saluted.
"Greetings to Lord Yan and Princess Yan!"
Tang Xiluo sat there without moving, and Zhan Jingchen also sat there without moving. They were princes and princesses with titles, and their status was higher than that of the Prince of Yan and his wife.
Tang Xiluo looked at the person who came. The man was wearing a white robe, the same color as the woman next to him. It was obvious at first glance that they were a loving couple. The man was suave and the woman was gentle as water. From a distance, they looked like a perfect match.
But the man was sitting in a wooden wheelchair... He must be the prince with a disabled leg. He looked peaceful, but he was not a simple person.
If I'm not mistaken, the last time they went to the temple to pray for peace and were attacked by assassins on the way, it was most likely arranged by him.
Tang Xiluo turned to look at Zhan Jingchen. The man had a blank expression on his face. He didn't look at the person who came. He just drank his tea calmly.
It's so arrogant and proud.
Even if he has a title, he should still stand up and bow politely, after all, he still calls the other person "big brother".
He didn't even bother to show any politeness between brothers, and didn't even glance at anyone in front of so many people.
As if sensing her gaze, the man turned his head and met her eyes.
There were only two people present who did not stand, as if they were in sync with each other.
Most people not only did not think that they were unruly, but instead thought that they were a perfect match.
The man holds a high position of power and is respected by the emperor, so he does have the capital to refuse to stand.
The woman had been arrogant and domineering since she was young, and looked down on everyone, so it was expected that she did not stand up.
Both of them are so arrogant, no wonder they can become husband and wife.
They were the only two people present who dared to disrespect King Yan in this way.
Immediately afterwards, the weak and gentle voice of King Yan was heard.
"Everyone, please stand up quickly. It's the Mid-Autumn Festival. You're welcome."
Everyone stood up, "Thank you, Lord Yan, Princess Yan."
Someone was secretly watching him. Even though the Prince of Chen was so disrespectful to him, he still had a gentle smile on his face and did not show any dissatisfaction at all.
King Yan is a polite title used by everyone following the last character of his name.
Not only does the last character of Prince Chen's name contain the character "Chen", the Emperor also bestowed the title "Chen" upon him. He is also the regent of the first rank who assists the Emperor.
The word "Chen" is not an ordinary word, it contains too much important meaning.
The late emperor had placed great hopes on him by choosing this name. Wasn't it telling the world that he was the heir to the throne? But the prince had no interest in the throne and instead handed it over to his younger brother who was born to the same mother...
After Prince Yan and Princess Yan sat down, they nodded slightly to Zhan Jingchen and Tang Xiluo as a sign of greeting.
Soon after, the Second Prince and Princess also took their seats.
Tang Xiluo knew at first sight that these two were not good people. They had bad looks and were like smiling tigers.