latelenovela Chapter 181 The Queen’s Praise
Chapter 181 The Queen’s Praise
When the Empress Dowager said this, everyone present had different expressions.
Xiao Yifeng frowned slightly, while the Seventh Prince looked like he was enjoying the show.
Jiang Yutong, on the other hand, was relatively calm. She bowed to the Queen Mother and said, "Yutong thanks the Queen Mother for her kindness. Yutong knows that this shows how much the Queen Mother values me. I really shouldn't refuse. However, Yutong has been engaged before, and ended up hurt. Now I really have no intention of marrying again. My heart is dead now, and I really shouldn't drag down other good men."
When Xiao Yifeng heard this, his brows tightened instead of relaxing, as if Jiang Yutong's words were not only to reject the Queen Mother, but also meant for him to hear.
The Queen Mother sighed and said, "Never mind, people like to arrange marriages when they get older."
Jiang Yutong was relieved to see that the Queen Mother was not angry. After all, the Queen Mother was the most powerful woman in the world, so it was better not to offend her if possible.
The Empress Dowager was about to say something when Nanny Gui beside her bowed and said, "Empress Dowager, it's almost time. It's time to go to the front."
The Queen Mother nodded and said to Jiang Yutong, "Then I will keep the reward for Miss Jiang. When you decide what you want, come and ask me for it."
Jiang Yutong didn't expect to get a verbal promise from the Queen Mother, that is, the Queen Mother would help her once if she had any problems in the future. It was almost a golden ticket to immunity from death. Although Jiang Yutong hoped that she would never need it in the future, it was better to have it than nothing.
Nanny Gui asked the maid to send Jiang Yutong back first. The Empress Dowager took Xiao Yifeng's hand and said, "Take me there. It just so happens that you and Miss Yun haven't seen each other for a long time. Go and see her."
Xiao Yifeng nodded and pulled the seventh prince, who was watching the show, along.
The two imperial grandsons supported the Empress Dowager on her left and right as they walked towards the Queen's Kunning Palace. The banquet was hosted by the Queen in Kunning Palace.
When the Empress Dowager arrived, the Queen stood up with her men, and Jiang Yutong stood in the corner and saluted with everyone else.
Jiang Yutong clearly felt that the treatment was different from before. These wives of officials were more enthusiastic towards her. Jiang Yutong didn't care why these people made the changes. She still kept a low profile and found a secluded place to sit down.
After a while, the Queen arrived, followed by the Queen Mother.
Jiang Yutong saw Xiao Yifeng supporting the Queen Mother to the first seat. Although all the young ladies lowered their heads, they couldn't help but take a few more glances.
The Queen Mother excused everyone from the formalities and said, "Everyone please sit down. Today is a rare happy occasion, so there is no need to be restrained."
Everyone then sat down in turn.
The Queen Mother waved to a girl and said, "Yun'er, come here and meet your cousin."
Xue Shuyun is the niece of the Empress Dowager. Her mother died early. The Empress Dowager took pity on her and often brought her to the palace to play. She had some friendship with Xiao Yifeng at the beginning.
Xue Shuyun first paid his respects to the Seventh Prince.
Then she bowed to Xiao Yifeng, her expression obviously different. If you look closely, her eyebrows and eyes are softer, and her face is slightly red. "Yun'er greets cousin. It's been a long time since we last met. How are you?"
Xiao Yifeng subconsciously glanced in the direction of Jiang Yutong, only to see that Jiang Yutong had her head lowered and was not looking in his direction at all.
Xiao Yifeng's attitude was okay, "Thank you for your concern, cousin. Everything is fine."
Then he turned to the Empress Dowager and said, "Grandmother, I will take my leave first."
The Queen Mother also knew that Xiao Yifeng's delay in appearing in the Hall of Supreme Harmony would have a bad impact on the situation. "Go ahead."
Xiao Yifeng and the Seventh Prince respectfully bid farewell to the Queen Mother and the Empress before leaving.
Only a few female relatives were left in the room. The Queen Mother smiled and said to the Queen, "Queen, let's begin."
The banquet officially began. Jiang Yutong watched as the dishes were served one by one. They were very exquisite, but the portions were a little small. The other girls only took a piece of food with their chopsticks and put it down. Jiang Yutong remembered Ma's teachings and had to give up. If she came across something delicious, she would take more.
Jiang Yutong's entire focus was on the dinner table, but the others were not.
At this moment, Zhong Qionglan was a little absent-minded in the corner. Xue Sitong, who was sitting next to her, gently pulled her mother's sleeve and whispered, "Mom, are you feeling unwell?"
Zhong Qionglan shook her head gently, "No problem."
Xue Sitong was a little worried. This was the first time she saw her mother with this expression.
But now they are in the palace, and if her mother doesn't want to say it, she can't ask too much.
He just lowered his head and picked up the food in front of him, then he saw his mother looking across, and following her gaze he saw Jiang Yutong.
Xue Sitong saw her appearance when Nanny Gui, who was beside the Empress Dowager, came to call her. Not to mention, she was quite pretty, but it was a pity that she was a divorced country woman.
If you want to say that there was something wrong with her mother, it started at that time. Ever since she met Jiang Yutong, her mother has been a little absent-minded. Although Xue Sitong is usually naive and romantic, she is not stupid. She glanced from Jiang Yutong's face, then looked at her mother. The more she looked, the more she found something wrong. Her mother actually looked a bit like Jiang Yutong, especially the eyes, which were exactly the same.
Xue Sitong also became absent-minded.
At that moment, the Queen's voice rang out, "This time, I want to commend a remarkable woman. In times of crisis, she disregarded her own safety and stood with the soldiers to protect the people within the city walls. Moreover, she was also full of wisdom and created a powerful weapon for the Great Qi. I must commend her well."
As the Queen's voice rang out, everyone looked at Jiang Yutong. Jiang Yutong had just put a piece of food into her mouth with chopsticks. She didn't know whether to chew it or not.
"Where is Jiang Xiangjun? Let me take a good look."
Jiang Yutong swallowed the food in his mouth, stood up and saluted the queen.
The queen smiled and nodded, "She is indeed a wonderful woman."
Jiang Yutong hurriedly thanked the queen. She always felt that the wind was blowing in the wrong direction recently. This hat was a bit too high, and Jiang Yutong was afraid that she could not bear it.
"Your Majesty, thank you for your kind words. Yutong is unworthy of such an honor. This is all just a coincidence."
The Queen smiled brightly, "Jiang Xiangjun, there's no need to be so modest."
"Give this dish of mine to Lord Jiang Xiang."
The queen pointed to the dishes on her table, and soon a palace maid brought the dishes to Jiang Yutong's table.
Jiang Yutong bowed again to express his gratitude, and immediately ate up the food in front of everyone. Fortunately, the portion was not large.
The Queen's voice rang out again, "I heard that Lord Jiang Xiang's brother is also a capable man. In this battle, he led the soldiers to defeat the Southern Barbarians."
"The Jiang brothers and sisters are great."
Jiang Yutong thanked her again. Although the queen spoke nicely, Jiang Yutong was not very happy in her heart. Fortunately, the banquet was halfway through and the music and dance began, and everyone started watching the dance.
Jiang Yutong also breathed a sigh of relief.
As the cups were being toasted, the Empress Dowager left first, and the Empress also left the table on the pretext of changing clothes. At this moment, the young ladies and ladies from various families also became more casual and sat together. Many of them gathered around Jiang Yutong.
The first one was Liang Jianzhang's first wife, Madam Liang, "Jiang Xiangjun, I am Liang Jianzhang's wife."
Jiang Yutong quickly stood up. Madam Liang took Jiang Yutong's hand and sat down. "Don't be polite. Let's chat casually."
Others were also curious about Jiang Yutong and asked carefully about some details about Yinbai County. Jiang Yutong answered them one by one.
Zhong Qionglan was called away by other noble ladies, leaving Xue Sitong alone. Xue Sitong looked at Jiang Yutong who was surrounded by people, and walked in another direction.
"Sister Cui."