The affairs between Xie Xue Ning and Lady Min, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo, were promptly blocked by the eldest sister-in-law of the Min family and did not spread out, but there are no secrets in the upper-class aristocratic circles, and everyone who should know knows.
Many people shook their heads silently, thinking that the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo had lost her mind. The happiest ones were Wen Huaian's cousins. The Fourth Miss Tang was an uncontrollable accident, and they were most reluctant to see her marry into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.
Now that the two families have called off the engagement, and with the Duke Zhenguo's wife and Xie Xue Ning getting involved, they finally breathed a sigh of relief.
The second illegitimate wife of the Wen family had the best relationship with the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo. After learning that Min was sent back to her parents' home by the Duke of Zhenguo, she went to comfort her. Other illegitimate sisters-in-law also went there.
Min felt more and more that her identity as the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo was irreplaceable. She became excited and, under the guidance of someone with ulterior motives, began to pretend to be sick.
Filial piety is highly valued in the Great Zhou Dynasty, and Wen Huaian was forced to go to the Min Mansion to visit the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo.
The Duke of Zhenguo specially sent people to the Min Mansion to reprimand Min, and Min had to restrain herself. Wen Huaian knew exactly what little tricks his mother was playing and became even more disheartened.
After Tang Cheng knew about this, he felt a little sympathy for Wen Huaian's situation.
Wen Huaian had a hard time meeting such a mother who would do anything to harm her son.
On the night before the birthday of the old princess of Prince Cheng's Mansion, Marquis Nanyang was worried about his precious daughter and couldn't help but go to the Peony Garden to give Tang Cheng some instructions.
Tang Cheng was helpless about the Marquis's father's worry. She was not stupid, so why would she create hatred
"Dad, I'm very good and won't cause any trouble."
Of course, if someone provokes her, she will not swallow her anger.
Nanyang Marquis: “…”
He was worried. Even if his precious daughter didn't cause trouble, there were many people who wanted to cause trouble for her.
Marquis Nanyang was not willing to let his precious daughter endure humiliation in silence.
"Just be careful and don't forget that you are a twin now. Also, your mother has fallen in love with the second son of Princess Cheng. If nothing unexpected happens, he will be your third brother-in-law."
Marquis Nanyang has recently been collecting information on young talents for his precious daughter. He knows Princess Cheng's second legitimate son quite well. Although he is a little mediocre, he has a good character and is the candidate for husband that his wife has chosen. Marquis Nanyang has no objection. He has never thought of expanding the family power by marrying his children.
Tang Cheng raised the corners of her mouth. Her father, the Marquis, would not let her down. However, it was surprising that her stepmother actually took a fancy to the second son of King Cheng.
"Dad, don't worry. I won't easily get into conflict with others and won't ruin Mother's good deeds."
Nanyang Marquis: “…”
No, he was not at all reassured, he was already prepared to clean up the mess for his precious daughter.
After giving careful instructions, the Marquis left the Peony Garden with a heavy heart.
Tang Cheng had a good dream last night.
The next day, the sky was clear and the sun was shining brightly.
This day is the birthday of the old princess of Chengwang Mansion.
Tang Cheng woke up in the morning feeling refreshed and energetic. She put on a brand new scarlet silk dress and her favorite set of ruby jewelry, looking bright and beautiful.
Everything was ready, and Nanyang Marquis's wife, Zhang, sent someone to pass on the message: "Fourth Miss, Madam said that you can only bring two maids with you to Prince Cheng's mansion this time. Please be prepared."
Tang Cheng frowned when she heard that. She looked at the four maids, pondered for a moment, and chose the maid to go to Prince Cheng's Mansion.
"Pearl and Amber will come with me to Prince Cheng's Mansion. Linglong and Coral will stay behind."
Linglong and Coral were slightly disappointed, while Pearl and Amber were happy but also a little worried.
The young ladies had never attended a birthday party for such a high-ranking family before, and they had no experience, so they couldn't help but think too much.
Tang Cheng was unaware of the two maids' worries. She was not nervous or excited at all. She was just curious and came to the main courtyard with Amber Pearl.
Zhang and Tang Xin had already dressed up, especially Tang Xin, who was dressed up in a gorgeous vermilion dress and exquisite jewelry. The most eye-catching thing was a bright red plum blossom painted on her forehead.
Beautiful and eye-catching.
Zhang's eyes were full of smiles and pride, and she felt more confident about marrying into the Cheng Palace.
The maids and servants in the entire hall couldn't help but secretly look at Tang Xin.
Tang Cheng's eyes were attracted by the eye-catching and dazzling plum blossom on Tang Xin's forehead.
"Tang Xin, don't you have a forehead ornament? Why did you think of painting a flower on your forehead?"
Seeing Tang Cheng's gaze fall on her forehead, Tang Xin couldn't help but touch the gemstone jade bracelet on her wrist, feeling very happy: "It's inconvenient to wear forehead ornaments, so this is the forehead makeup I came up with, plum blossom makeup."
“Does it look good?”
This dynasty had forehead ornaments but no forehead makeup.
Tang Xin felt excited and thrilled at the thought that she would lead another makeup trend.
Tang Cheng nodded: "It looks good!"
Tang Xin was afraid that Tang Cheng would also put on a forehead makeup, so she would not be unique. She quickly took Zhang's arm and said, "Mom, it's getting late. We should go out."
How could Zhang not know what her daughter was thinking? She also didn't want Tang Si to steal her daughter's limelight, so she nodded in agreement with Tang Xin.
"Let's go."
Tang Cheng raised the corner of his mouth, his eyes full of understanding, and followed with his maid without any concern.
Tang Xin and Tang Cheng were riding in the same carriage. Tang Xin knew that this was a great opportunity for her to interact with the Fourth Prince. Thinking of the collapsed plot, she couldn't help but glance at the leisurely and contented Tang Cheng, hoping that this time would be more powerful.
In the original book, Tang Cheng was schemed by the heroine Liu Jintong to destroy the reputation of the Fourth Prince at the birthday of the old princess of Prince Cheng's Mansion. The Prince Cheng's Mansion and the Fourth Prince became enemies, and there was also a rift between the Nanyang Marquis' Mansion and Prince Cheng's Mansion.
Now Shanhu, who was by Tang Cheng's side, has died long ago. Tang Cheng no longer has people keeping an eye on the Fourth Prince or chasing after him every day. His father, the Marquis, also collects information on young talents for Tang Cheng.
The plot was so unresolved that Tang Xin was dumbfounded.
But Tang Xin had not forgotten how obsessed Tang Cheng was with the Fourth Prince. What if Tang Cheng had some new thoughts after seeing the Fourth Prince
Tang Xin is determined to win the Fourth Prince and doesn't want her sisters to fight over a man and be laughed at by outsiders.
It would be best if Tang Cheng quit on his own.
An unfaithful woman should not dream of marrying into the royal family.
Tang Xin couldn't help but warn him.
"Fourth sister, the Fourth Prince will also go to celebrate the old princess' birthday today. I know you are obsessed with the Fourth Prince, but there is no possibility for you and the Fourth Prince. Don't embarrass yourself in front of everyone."
Tang Cheng glanced at Tang Xin lazily, then thought of his father the Marquis's instructions, raised his chin slightly, and said coldly.
"Tang Xin, wait until you marry into the Cheng Palace before worrying about it. After all, it will be legitimate."
Tang Xin's pretty face turned dark in an instant, and she was so angry that she fell backwards. What did Tang Cheng mean by this
What's the point of marrying into the Prince's Mansion? She was a noble lady from a marquis's mansion and the legitimate daughter of a third-rank official with real power. At the very least, she would not marry a husband who relied on his ancestors' influence to live a mediocre life.
Tang Xin said coldly.
"Fourth sister, please be careful with your words! Marriage is a matter of parents' orders and matchmaker's words. Please don't speak nonsense and ruin my reputation."
Tang Cheng looked at Tang Xin strangely because of her intense reaction.
"Tang Xin, didn't mother tell you that father told me last night that Princess Cheng was using the old princess' birthday to look for a daughter-in-law for her second son. Mother chose Princess Cheng's second son as your husband. I thought you knew that, so I dressed up so carefully."
“I didn’t expect it wasn’t the case!”
"It's good that you know now. After all, you have done a beautiful forehead makeup. If you perform well, maybe Princess Cheng and that young master will also take a liking to you."
pearl:"… "
Amber: “…”
Did the lady do this on purpose
From the reaction of the Third Miss, it was clear that she had no intention towards the second son of Prince Cheng’s Mansion.
Tang Xin's face looked extremely ugly, his hands were clenched into fists, his chest heaved violently, and he almost vomited blood.
“Nonsense!”
She didn't expect that her father would tell Tang Cheng about this. What if she spread the news...
Tang Xin's pretty face turned even darker.
Tang Cheng glanced at Tang Xin, whose face looked extremely ugly, and was speechless. He was too lazy to pay attention to Tang Xin anymore and closed his eyes to enjoy Amber's service.
Tang Xin was very angry when he saw this and ordered the people in the carriage not to spread what he had just said.
The carriage fell silent.
The carriage slowly drove to the street where Prince Cheng's palace was located and stopped.
There were many carriages of different sizes parked on both sides of the street, and many handsomely dressed young men and ladies were chatting and laughing.
The carriage of the Marquis of Nanyang Mansion is located relatively forward.
As soon as the carriage was parked, a beautiful maid in blue from Prince Cheng's mansion came forward to lead the way.
Tang Cheng and Tang Xin got off the carriage and followed Mrs. Zhang, the wife of Marquis of Nanyang.
One is casual, the other is elegant and decent.
As Tang Cheng was the hottest gossip figure recently, he attracted many people's attention as soon as he got off the carriage, and people whispered to each other in private.
Tang Xin's forehead makeup also attracted a lot of attention, and she really enjoyed everyone's amazed looks.
The carriage from the Marquis of Jian'an's Mansion arrived earlier than Tang Cheng and the others, but before they entered, there were always short-sighted people bumping into the heroine Liu Jintong. Just as Liu Jintong was in high spirits and had confronted her enemy from her previous life, making the enemy lose face, the carriage from the Marquis of Nanyang's Mansion arrived, immediately attracting everyone's attention.
After Liu Jintong and Tang Cheng had a falling out, Liu Jintong's hatred for Tang Cheng deepened.
At this time, the sound of horse hooves was heard, and then the chief steward of Prince Cheng's Mansion and a group of people hurriedly came to greet them respectfully.
When everyone looked back, they found that the ministers in the court had come out to congratulate the old princess on her birthday.
Marquis of Nanyang, Prince Wen, and Duke Zhenguo were also among them.
"Tang Cheng!"
Wen Huaian, who was wearing a well-fitting official uniform, spotted Tang Cheng with his sharp eyes, quickly rode his horse to Tang Cheng and called her with a smile.
It instantly attracted the surprised and jealous looks of the ladies.
Marquis Nanyang stared.
The Duke of Zhenguo coughed lightly, took a big step forward, and stopped the Marquis of Nanyang who was about to pass by.
"Marquis Nanyang, let the younger generation solve their own problems, we should not interfere!"
Marquis Nanyang glanced at his heartless beloved daughter not far away, then looked at the Duke Zhenguo, and suddenly smiled.
"That's what the Duke said."
Tang Cheng glanced at her father the Marquis who was tripped by the Duke of Zhenguo and twitched her lips slightly. At this time, Wen Huaian quickly turned over and dismounted and stood in front of her, looking at her with a smile on his handsome face.
"It's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early, Tang Cheng, don't you think?"
Tang Cheng glanced at his expression and nodded in agreement: "It's indeed quite a coincidence."
Wen Huaian raised the corners of his lips, his eyes deep and meaningful: "This is what is called fate."
Tang Cheng's heart skipped a beat. She wondered if Wen Huaian had taken the wrong medicine these days. He was always flirting with her vaguely, and now he was doing it again. She smiled and poured a basin of cold water on him.
"It is fate indeed, but you have too much fate. Have you seen those noble ladies around you who like and admire you? In their hearts, they also think it is fate."
Pearl and Amber were both very upset: "..."
The lady really has no sense of romance.
Poor Prince Wen!
Wen Huaian's mouth twitched as he caught a glimpse of the cunning that flashed across Tang Cheng's eyes. He gritted his teeth secretly. Tang Cheng, what a heartless woman!
Liu Jintong, who was far away, saw Tang Cheng and Master Wen standing together, talking and laughing. His eyes darkened and his hands clenched unconsciously, almost causing internal injuries.
Tang Xin, who had been ignored by Wen Huaian, was very unhappy. Just as he was about to speak, he saw the mark of the Min Mansion's carriage and his eyes lit up.
"Prince Wen, the wife of the Duke of Zhenguo and your cousin are here!"
Wen Huaian's smile paused, and he looked back, just in time to see the women of the Min family getting off the carriage. His mother actually brought her cousin to attend the old princess' birthday banquet.
The two of them obviously also saw Wen Huaian and were walking towards him.
Wen Huaian's eyes sank slightly.
Tang Cheng gave Wen Huaian a sympathetic look.
"Wen Huaian, take care. My mother and I will go to the palace first."
After saying that, Tang Cheng lifted up the hem of her skirt, walked past him with her maid without looking back, and prepared to leave.
Wen Huaian immediately reached out and pulled her.
Tang Cheng looked at him.
"Anything else?"
Wen Huaian coughed lightly.
"Today is the old princess' birthday. No matter who offends you, remember to be gentle!"
Tang Cheng was speechless.
Is she that violent
However, Tang Cheng was still very happy that Wen Huaian did not let her endure it blindly.
"Don't worry, I will show mercy!"
Pearl amber has black lines all over her head.
What does Master Wen mean? He makes it sound as if someone will definitely mess with the young lady.
Tang Xin: “…”
People watching quietly: “…”
It’s over, Prince Wen is bewitched by Fourth Miss Tang.